Brimfield Block EPP
I’ve been having some fun with Brimfield Block EPP. I was given the paper templates for the Brimfield Block EPP by Karen when she was done using them (thanks, Karen!).
I won some 2.5″ strips of Enchanted Forest by Island Batiks from Kathleen (thank you too, Kathleen!) and I’ve been using those strips for the EPP.
Large Brimfield Block
This Brimfield is about 10 inches from point to point, I think. I enjoyed stitching it together.
Medium Brimfield Block
I thought it would be fun to make one a little smaller, so I made this one which is about 6 inches in diameter.
Here are the two side by side so you can see the difference in size.
I really enjoyed making the smaller one. It’s an easy size to handle and it goes together quickly.
Small Brimfield Block
But could I go smaller? As a challenge, I decided to give it a try.
Yup, this little Brimfield is called the Bitty Brimfield, and bitty it is, measuring 3 inches. I’ve made two of these out of two different sets of fabrics. Those pieces are really small!
Here’s a photo of the largest and smallest together, for scale.
And here’s a photo of all three Brimfield Block EPPs together.
What am I going to do with them, and how many more will I make? I have no idea. I was just playing with them and having some fun. Of the three, I think the middle size is the easiest to do. ‘I’m pretty new to EPP, so I’m learning as I go. The next step is to remove the papers from the two larger blocks. The papers will stay in the bitty.
I thought I would share them with you so you could see the fun I’ve been having with this fun pattern and the gorgeous fabric.
I’m whooping it up today with Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
Wendy
13 Comments
Cindy Pieters
I like the photo of the biggest and smallest together. You certainly have more patience than me, hand stitching and itty bitty pieces.
Vicki in MN
So glad you showed them all together to give us a real sense of their size. You know I totally approve of your fabric choices;)
marissthequilter
How lovely. The tiny one is particularly impressive
Kathy in WV
They are all absolutely delightful but the bitty block is my favorite. I haven’t seen this pattern. The only EPP I’ve done is with hexies. Will these be appliqued onto a background or will they be pieced together? You are a brave, brave woman!
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! I am so impressed with your EPP blocks. They look SO great together. Hmm, what will they become when they find their project?! It will be fun to see. Happy Friday to you. ~smile~ Roseanne
Diann Bottrell
Those are so pretty, Wendy! I have admired Karen’s Brimfield blocks, and now will admire yours, too! The purple and turquoise are so perfect together. Good for you for just playing and experimenting – I love doing that, too.
Louise Hornor
I think we might have to start calling you Goldilocks and the Three Brimfields 🙂
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
The littest one inside the largest one makes a super cute block!!!
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
This is a beautiful block and the three sizes look lovely together 🙂
thedarlingdogwood
So pretty!!!! And they look great with Enchanted Forest! It’s fun to play!
lapaylor
ooooo I do a lot of EPP and these are pretty! I like all three sizes and a mix of sizes would be so interesting in one quilt. I leave all papers on til they are surrounded so they don’t stretch. That’s my way. I might have to try this block.
LeeAnna
Sparkle On! with Abbie
I had never heard of the Brimfield Block before. It looks like advanced EPP to me and yours are gorgeous! The photo of the three sizes reminds me of Poppa, Mamma and baby, a happy family:)
Colette
I have the supplies to make the Brimfield blocks. Man those are lovely.