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APQ Quilt Along with some “Tone it Down” Sashing
Do you remember these quilt blocks? I have 19 of them completed and waiting for me to add sashing! 19 scrappy quilt blocks from the February, 2014 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting magazine. Whoa baby, these blocks are a little busy! I think it’s time for me to bring in the 9 patches… …and some sweet, sweet sashing! The 9 patch sashing posts are from the chestnut color fabrics I used in the center of the 19 blocks. And then came the sashing…I put the blocks on the design wall and this little dot was just what I needed to tone down those busy blocks. It’s from…
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APQ Quilt Along, The Blocks
The closer it gets to Christmas, the more overwhelmed we tend to feel. It’s hard to find time for quilting when Christmas shopping is front and center. I know you don’t have a minute to spare, but think how great you will feel if you start the New Year with something new to work on. Making something at the start of the year will show everyone that yes indeed, you are going to use that fabric you bought last year. Yes indeed, you are going to finish something you started. Yes, Yes, Yes! You can do it! Choose some fabric you love and get ready to sew this quilt!…
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Let’s Quilt Along, Week Two
Make a plan for your own version of this beautiful quilt! By now I hope you’ve found a fabric line you’d like to use for your quilt. Did you pull from your stash? Start with a fat quarter bundle? Once you’ve picked your fabric, where do you start? Do you feel a bit lost when it comes to fabric placement? Here’s a few steps you can follow to help you get started. Step one: Divide up your fabric This is really fun: Separate your fabrics by color. Once you’ve done this, the lights, medium and dark fabrics will stand out. It looks like I have four main colors:…
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Are you ready to quilt along?
Say hi to the February 2014 issue of American Patchwork and Quilting! Turn to page 55 for a scrappy quilt called “Tone it Down” designed by Lissa Alexander of Moda fabrics. If you’re a subscriber you should have the February issue in your mailbox by now. If you don’t subscribe, you can pick one up at your local retailer on December 3rd. Just look at this scrappy beauty! Don’t you love it? Join me and 8 other bloggers, as we make this beautiful quilt over the next few months. Think of the fun as you watch all the different variations unfold. Better yet, you can make it right along…
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All Treats, No Tricks
I rushed home from market to make the long promised clown costume for my granddaughter. Just finished it last night and we’re all set for trick or treating tonight. I’ll try to get a few photos to share with you later. As you prepare for the neighborhood kids to come for candy tonight, take a few minutes to enjoy a few eye candy treats from the artists at the Houston quilt show. No tricks here, just treats! Happy Trick or Treating tonight!
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Working on new things
It’s almost October and that means Quilt market is right around the corner. Deadlines are keeping me busy now and I’m working on six new patterns for my next Moda fabric line. Here’s a little hint about my new line called Winter Wonderland…one of the fabrics in the line is called Truckin’. Yes, sweet Bunny Hill said Truckin’ and I’ve got a pattern coming to go with it. I’ve had so much fun with this fabric I can’t wait to show you. I’ll giving some sneak peeks before too long! Be sure and check the sale section on our website as I’ll be adding to it over the next month. …
