Patchwork of the Crosses (Lucy Boston)

Description

This Lucy Boston Patchwork of the Crosses book is all you need to make a replica of Lucy Boston`s most famous quilt which is often called POTC.

Postage is exactly what I pay without a handling fee. I can often fit two or three different books in one flat-rate Priority envelope to make maximum use of postage. Mailed from Niagara Falls NY.

You will probably also want 1-inch Hexagons 90°  so you can print the shapes on fabric instead of tracing from the book.

“Tried to do Patchwork of the Crosses the traditional way but as I have arthritis in my fingers I found sewing with the templates too hard. Looked on your website, purchased Inklingo and a new printer and am enjoying sewing by hand again. I just love the ease of use and have told all my friends to give it a try.” Carolyn in NSW Australia

The magic of Lucy Boston’s design is in the creative use of fabric, especially “fussy cutting.” A few shapes in each block are fussy cut and you can fussy cut with Inklingo (video).

I prepared the pattern with the gracious assistance of Diana Boston and obtained to illustrate it with amazing photographs by Julia Hedgecoe.

Features of Lucy Boston Patchwork of the Crosses

• an introduction to Lucy Boston
• close-up photos of many of the blocks
• a centerfold picture of the whole quilt
• fabric notes
• instructions for English Paper Piecing, hand piecing, machine piecing, and hybrid piecing (a combination of hand and machine)
• notes about fussy cutting with Inklingo
• design notes that will inspire you
• fabric requirements
• notes about pressing and finishing
• shapes to trace for templates
• shapes fit on Jelly Rolls and small scraps

Autographed

I sign every book before I mail it. If you would like the autograph personalized, please make a note when you place your order.

Postage

Postage is exactly what I pay without a handling fee. April 2025 Update  I can often fit two or three different books in one flat-rate Priority envelope to make maximum use of postage. Your book will be mailed from Niagara Falls NY.

If you are outside the USA, postage is high, but much of the information is included in the downloadable POTC shape collection for 1-inch hexagons for you.

Since 2002, all of my books have been proudly Printed in Canada.