I have something so exciting to announce!
I’ve decided to embark on a mini year-long project combining English paper piecing and embroidery, and I’m going to share all the fun with you! How would you like to receive an embroidery pattern every month this year, straight in your inbox?
In 2021, I had the immense joy of discovering English paper piecing. Each month, I made what is called a “hexie flower”, featuring Mollie’s cute house embroidery patterns from the Wild Olive Kawaii Crossing series. I wrote at length on this already in this post here, showing you how I make my hexie flowers.
It was so pleasant to have a new pattern to look forward to each month, and to create something in keeping with the same theme over the course of the year. I loved it so much in fact, that I’ve decided to do it again! The project will be a bit different this year; still combining EPP and embroidery, but instead of making separate hexagon flowers, I will turn the embroidered hexies into a mini-quilt. And of course, I will be using my own embroidery patterns this time!
Here’s what I have in mind for the mini-quilt piecing:
Embroidery Patterns
The theme will be “Tea Party”, so think pretty pastels, delicate teacups, and delectable little treats…A celebration of all things soft and lovely. The embroideries will be quite small, designed to fit 1 ¼ ” hexies. Each month, I will send out the pattern to my subscribers, and you can choose to turn them into a mini-quilt like me, or use them for something else entirely!
Here is the design for January, a lacy, romantic little teacup featuring a darling bullion knot rose and polka dots. It was such fun to design and stitch up, and I really hope others will enjoy it too. The downloadable pattern includes thread suggestions and simple instructions. Previous knowledge of embroidery is recommended, but it is beginner-friendly. You can find a tutorial for every stitch I used in the Stitch Library.
The mini-patterns will be available in each month’s first newsletter (except this month) as a thank-you to my subscribers. For now, these monthly patterns will only be available via the newsletter, but new subscribers are most welcome to join in! You can subscribe to my newsletter right here, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
I look forward to seeing your beautiful creations, and I hope you will enjoy this little project. You can tag me on Instagram @northernbelle.atelier or reach out if you have any questions.
Here’s to a fun year-long tea party!!
Fondly,
Kathryn J says
This is just sooo pretty Anne! I’ve not tried paper piecing before, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for your tutorial later on. I love this darling little teacup! 🙂
Anne says
Thank you so much, Kathryn!! 😀 I’m really happy that you like it, it was really fun to stitch! I think you will love EPP, it’s easy and relaxing and perfect for mixing with embroidery.
Sherry Sykes says
I just found your website and it is wonderful. I am really excited about your
tea party hexies. Since I just joined would it be possible to get the past
mini patterns.
Anne says
Hi Sherry,
that is so kind of you, thank you so much! If you’re subscribed, you should have received a “Welcome” email that includes all the links for the mini patterns I’ve released so far. If you didn’t receive it, I will be happy to send them to you by email. If you haven’t subscribed, you can do so via the pop-up or the box in the right sidebar. 🙂 That way you’ll receive all future patterns! I hope you enjoy stitching these little hexies.