tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73158701776597297062024-03-16T18:52:38.019+00:00MessyJesse - a quilt blog by Jessie FinchamMessyJesse - a quilt blog by Jessie FinchamJessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.comBlogger339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-65193398649655856662021-05-25T19:51:00.005+01:002021-05-25T21:33:45.939+01:00Fiesta Gitana Quilt - English Paper Piecing Tips!<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cvRHZARwZaE/YK0ghXxEMHI/AAAAAAAAHdc/cUTk6qada6007lLEQt2d5RBXRmOMDsGYACLcBGAsYHQ/Fiesta-Gitana-Quilt-English-Paper-Piecing-Tips--Millefiori-Quilts-4-600pxl.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cvRHZARwZaE/YK0ghXxEMHI/AAAAAAAAHdc/cUTk6qada6007lLEQt2d5RBXRmOMDsGYACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Fiesta-Gitana-Quilt-English-Paper-Piecing-Tips--Millefiori-Quilts-4-600pxl.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fiesta Gitana is the cover quilt from the Millefiori Quilts book 4 by Willyne Hammerstein. Certainly n</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ot for the faint hearted, this is a pattern for those English Paper Piecer's who have a lot of practice under their belt and love a challenge! At Sew & Quilt, we have </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">created English Paper Pieces to make the quilt, along with matching acrylic templates with a 3/8" added seam allowance to cut out your fabrics and fussy-cut to your hearts desire!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Truth time, I found it tough to begin, unpicking many seams when they weren't lining up and looked miles out!? Then checking that the templates were the right size, checking my basting was tight, not tight enough? As I was sewing more of the shapes together, I realised the slightest millimetre can throw off the next shape and then you can look a mile off where needed, then joining to the sharply pointed kites made it even more noticeable. After some practice and testing out the joining sequence in a couple of different ways, I landed on a way that resulted in neater joins. So I thought it was a must to share with you all incase you fancied having a go too. Please see below the link to click on and download the block assembly guide.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qefJvCQcMQU/YK0hde4IHQI/AAAAAAAAHdk/DdloJIDstq8QXF74Fvmm8yAbbbJzupJIACLcBGAsYHQ/Fiesta-Gitana-Quilt-English-Paper-Piecing-Tips--Millefiori-Quilts-book-4-600pxl.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qefJvCQcMQU/YK0hde4IHQI/AAAAAAAAHdk/DdloJIDstq8QXF74Fvmm8yAbbbJzupJIACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Fiesta-Gitana-Quilt-English-Paper-Piecing-Tips--Millefiori-Quilts-book-4-600pxl.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>English Paper Piecing Tips</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The most important tip is to manipulate your templates to where they need to be. <b>Do this by pulling your fabric basted pieces in the exact position it needs to finish</b> when sewing a new shape onto a previous one. <b>Also make sure to start sewing at the correct starting point</b>, flip the shapes so you look at them from the front side and see how they look, be careful to keep this position and use a Clover Wonder Clip to keep them secure if needed. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you've sewn a shape from the starting point slightly off where it should have been sometimes you will have to unpick and start that seam line again as it could throw off the next piece etc. Now you understand why I said this was a challenge! :-D</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8SmUUBIxdxkYbsZcXyQGHIm0JK40dsr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Download the block assembly for English Paper Piecing the Fiesta Gitana Quilt Pattern here</span></a>. </b>Do let me know if it proves useful for you, the same tips can be applied for other tricky EPP quilts too. Happy sewing! Links for products below.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t6x5D93TCBY/YK0nEOE9kzI/AAAAAAAAHds/XLqJu5XM4jQPxztOsZOc2fXQ4uuGQkglACLcBGAsYHQ/Fiesta-Gitana.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t6x5D93TCBY/YK0nEOE9kzI/AAAAAAAAHds/XLqJu5XM4jQPxztOsZOc2fXQ4uuGQkglACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Fiesta-Gitana.jpg" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Please note you will need a copy of the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/millefiori-quilts-4-by-willyne-hammerstein" target="_blank">Millefiori Quilts book 4</a> to make the quilt, my block construction is simply to help with EPP methods only, full copyright belongs to Quiltmania the book publisher.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lH6TQgDrpCg/YK1GugYhFwI/AAAAAAAAHd0/gtfqYVmFA3M_qV0ccVzvrJGTRhJ6HnI1ACLcBGAsYHQ/Fiesta-Gitana-English-Paper-Pieces-Acrylic-Templates-UK.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="600" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lH6TQgDrpCg/YK1GugYhFwI/AAAAAAAAHd0/gtfqYVmFA3M_qV0ccVzvrJGTRhJ6HnI1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Fiesta-Gitana-English-Paper-Pieces-Acrylic-Templates-UK.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Please find a link to the supplies below;</b></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/fiesta-gitana-english-paper-pieces-starter-kit" target="_blank">Fiesta Gitana English Paper Pieces</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/fiesta-gitana-quilt-acrylic-template-set" target="_blank">Fiesta Gitana Acrylic Templates</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fabrics used; Selection of <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/liberty-fabrics" target="_blank">Liberty Fabrics</a> for the stars, <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/art-gallery-pure-elements-golden-bronze-pe-504" target="_blank">Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Elements Golden Bronze</a> for background. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rIFiNlTiWZ8/YK1HCpOL6LI/AAAAAAAAHd8/yUpJn2ecnm0LnV_j6rD4QxE5lCAJXRlpwCLcBGAsYHQ/Fiesta-Gitana-Quilt-Pattern.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rIFiNlTiWZ8/YK1HCpOL6LI/AAAAAAAAHd8/yUpJn2ecnm0LnV_j6rD4QxE5lCAJXRlpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Fiesta-Gitana-Quilt-Pattern.JPG" /></a></div><p></p>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-78494190514912542452021-03-29T22:45:00.001+01:002021-03-29T23:09:27.515+01:00Scallop Placemat - Free DIY Sewing Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rqvl1IRHJds/YGI9LtswU2I/AAAAAAAAHY0/zgbqU0xtwwQ2nJ9POiXD5I-ITVjyLZIIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Scallop-placemat-tutorial%2Bcopy.JPG" /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rqvl1IRHJds/YGI9LtswU2I/AAAAAAAAHY0/zgbqU0xtwwQ2nJ9POiXD5I-ITVjyLZIIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s821/Scallop-placemat-tutorial%2Bcopy.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">What better way to decorate your table for Easter than with these very pretty (and very on-trend!) scalloped placemats. Easter will look a little different again for us all this year, but add some homemade charm to your table setting this year to create a special day. I have used one of our new <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/fabric-material/piccadily-cotton-poplin" target="_blank">Liberty Piccadilly Poplin</a> fabrics for the bias binding and <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/fabric-collection/essex-linen" target="_blank">Essex Linen</a> for the main part, these are a cotton/linen mix and work so well for a huge range of sewing projects. I'm so excited for our kitchen renovations to be finished so I can create some beautiful </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">tablescapes</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">using these placemats finally! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gDzD76V4jm3dAhvC1ShdqoQXTdjmIQ4z/view?usp=sharing">Click here to download the placemat template</a></b>. Be sure to print full size-A4. I have included a 1" square for reference, so you can check you have the correct scale. No major drama if it's a little out, your placemat might just turn out a little smaller/bigger. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Supplies</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1/2m of fabric for the main section (I have used <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/essex-linen-yarn-dyed-seafoam-e064-1328" target="_blank">Essex Linen, Seafoam</a>).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">55" x twice the width of the finished Bias Tape Maker (cut on the bias) for the binding. (I have used <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/liberty-canyon-clover-b-piccadilly-cotton-poplin">Liberty Canyon Clover B, Poplin</a>)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/clover-hera-marker" target="_blank">Hera Marker</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/tool-type/bias-tools-binding" target="_blank">Bias Binding Maker</a> (<i>I have used 3/4", but a wider 1" would be more of an impact and easier to work with</i>)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/sewline-styla-water-erasable-rollar-ball-pen" target="_blank">Fabric Marking Pen</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/505-temporary-spray-adhesive-250ml" target="_blank">505 Temporary Spray Adhesive</a> (<i>optional</i>)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">16" x 16" cotton wadding/batting</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Assembly</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1. Print and cut four copies of the template provided. Stick them together (with no overlap) using Cellotape to make one finished scallop shape.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">2. Cut (2) 16" squares from your background fabric, and (1) from cotton batting. <i>It doesn't have to be exact, just so long as you are larger than the finished template. I have used regular cotton batting here, but you could also use special heat protective wadding that's used in oven mitts or double up on the layers if you prefer a more lofty look. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efNqSDJ6114/YGJIIgTKxKI/AAAAAAAAHZA/wSWxshmut2EnaO2s-_e5_bUPgdL6XdGqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s710/IMG_8342.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efNqSDJ6114/YGJIIgTKxKI/AAAAAAAAHZA/wSWxshmut2EnaO2s-_e5_bUPgdL6XdGqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8342.jpeg" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">3. Layer the batting between the two outer fabric squares. Use 505 spray adhesive to sandwich them together, or quilting pins. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>I chose the spray on the occasion for speed. I've not tried spray basting a quilt before, so this might be a good way to road test it before taking the plunge.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmIJOY4FIvk/YGJIZwIPJvI/AAAAAAAAHZg/7gdspThk-F4HmU1EWtqyoaz2iD7kXXJUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/odif-basting-spray-quilting.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmIJOY4FIvk/YGJIZwIPJvI/AAAAAAAAHZg/7gdspThk-F4HmU1EWtqyoaz2iD7kXXJUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/odif-basting-spray-quilting.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4. Line your quilt sandwich straight on your cutting mat, and mark 45-degree straight lines with a Hera Marker along the square with a 1" spacing. To find the 45-degree angle ready for marking, place your ruler so the 45-degree markings on the ruler line up straight with the edge of your cut square. Use this first line as a guide, and measure 1" out and so on. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gJTbeBsn2Nk/YGJIizMkKmI/AAAAAAAAHZo/oB9Wxmpw8pE0FO5pmtINzmB0EY9Wg4b7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Hera-marker-quilting.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gJTbeBsn2Nk/YGJIizMkKmI/AAAAAAAAHZo/oB9Wxmpw8pE0FO5pmtINzmB0EY9Wg4b7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hera-marker-quilting.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">5. Sew on your Hera Marker lines. Increase the stitch length for a neater finish (<i>and it goes without saying for most I'm sure, but don't forget to put your walking foot on your sewing machine! I totally forgot, and then wondered why my lines were looking warped!</i>).</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YdNRz80ht40/YGJIq-ElEWI/AAAAAAAAHZs/udGyV0h1ntEAS0xfmin2X4IxLzN5hDNQACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/IMG_8353.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YdNRz80ht40/YGJIq-ElEWI/AAAAAAAAHZs/udGyV0h1ntEAS0xfmin2X4IxLzN5hDNQACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8353.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">6. Flip the square around and mark lines in the other direction, and sew on the straight lines.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">7. Place the paper template over the quilted square and draw around with a fabric marker pen.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3cgP9O-CqTI/YGJI6D_gD6I/AAAAAAAAHZ0/arbqIwEd4jMKIcyLPNOnr1TC2ZGFZ3xsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s809/sewline-styla-pen.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3cgP9O-CqTI/YGJI6D_gD6I/AAAAAAAAHZ0/arbqIwEd4jMKIcyLPNOnr1TC2ZGFZ3xsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/sewline-styla-pen.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">8. Cut out on the drawn line. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qd6g1WJALac/YGJJA0VB8pI/AAAAAAAAHZ8/4z_aTGvqqrcplPKnkB_7izuKK8m_Ls_5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s735/IMG_8359.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qd6g1WJALac/YGJJA0VB8pI/AAAAAAAAHZ8/4z_aTGvqqrcplPKnkB_7izuKK8m_Ls_5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8359.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">9. Cut the correct width of bias binding required for your bias tape maker. <i>I have used an 3/4" (18mm) maker, however I think the 1" (25mm) would look better and make more of an impact - I just used what I had on hand</i>. You will need to cut strips on the bias (just how you did when marking out the quilting lines) and join together to make a length of 55", or thereabouts. Run the fabric through the tape maker, sloooowly to make sure you have it nice and centered. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AQ2Or-p4jaY/YGJJLkB-dTI/AAAAAAAAHaE/uoMTSPP3BDgXSOE16re92SI1gt378chEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s820/bias-binding-tape-maker.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AQ2Or-p4jaY/YGJJLkB-dTI/AAAAAAAAHaE/uoMTSPP3BDgXSOE16re92SI1gt378chEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/bias-binding-tape-maker.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">10. Simply place the bias tape onto the placemat, leaving a tail of approximately 3" and pin at various points, especially at the corners. <i>Very unhelpfully of me, I forgot to photograph this part, but I will add some photos when I make the next placemat this week. Though I found it helps to have the pins placing inwards</i>. Stop sewing when you are about 4" away from the starting point. Join the bias binding together with your fingers to the finishing point and press it firmly. Press this with the iron and then mark a line. Carefully have these unruly ends pinned, so you can sew along the straight line you have just made. Trim off the excess tail. Continue sewing the binding in place as you were. Finished!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BMKPWZlhbXw/YGJJVvRuybI/AAAAAAAAHaM/AidcFJRThwoYLYC4jceeXOAOIiMNbkukgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/scallop-placemat.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BMKPWZlhbXw/YGJJVvRuybI/AAAAAAAAHaM/AidcFJRThwoYLYC4jceeXOAOIiMNbkukgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/scallop-placemat.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Luckily I only have 1 extra one to finish in time for the big day, but I'm planning on a set of 6 matching ones and I should be finished in time for when I might <i>actually</i> get to use them (post-lockdown!). You could also make mix-and-match colours for a unique, homemade look too. Or go to town with coordinating napkins to add charm and set the table for a special day. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fabrics and supplies all available from <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk" target="_blank">Sew & Quilt</a>. </span></p>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-18028467397470305442020-11-14T19:58:00.005+00:002021-01-11T14:20:41.937+00:00The FREE Jane Austen Quilt Pattern<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.04em;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;"><div><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0.5pt;">The beautiful Jane Austen quilt! A remarkable patchwork quilt that is thought to be made by Jane Austen herself, alongside her sister Cassandra and their mother. It was created in the traditional technique of <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/english-paper-piecing">English Paper Piecing</a></u>, whereby fabrics are tacked or basted to a paper template and then whipstitched together. </span><br /><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">Myself and Robin have drawn up a <b>meticulous reworked version of the original patchwork coverlet FREE for you</b> to recreate this spectacular quilt as well. </span></span></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nyDV46riF9I/X7AX-ZY9GDI/AAAAAAAAHSQ/CL3lhKXkL94B9tG5dWZHoNVkh63QLqpcgCLcBGAsYHQ/Jane-Austen-Patchwork-Quilt.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img loading="lazy" alt="" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nyDV46riF9I/X7AX-ZY9GDI/AAAAAAAAHSQ/CL3lhKXkL94B9tG5dWZHoNVkh63QLqpcgCLcBGAsYHQ/w563-h640/Jane-Austen-Patchwork-Quilt.jpg" width="563" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;">It features a medallion style diamond centre panel with a</span></span><span style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="border: 0px; font-family: helvetica; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;">broderie perse appliqued design of birds and a basket of flowers. Broderie </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">perse</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;"> is the technique of selecting and cutting motifs from chintz and other such fabrics and needle-turn </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">appliquéing</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;"> them to different background fabrics to create a new design</span></span></span><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;">. We have omitted a specific appliqué design for the medallion centre, so you can create your own. The main section of the quilt top is then made up of diamonds pieced </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">between</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;"> a cream and navy dot sashing, finished with a deep border of smaller sized paper pieced diamonds. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.64px;">We have been asked to make paper pieces for the Jane Austen quilt for many years, and for one reason or another it always ended up on the back-burner. Though when I heard news of a <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/fabric-collection/jane-austen-at-home">Jane Austen At Home fabric collection</a></u> to launch I knew it we had to make time! To one of our loyal </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica; letter-spacing: 0.64px;">Festival of Quilts shoppers each year</span><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.64px;"> (whose name escapes me now!) that always asked, can we do the Jane Austen papers - this is for you! ;-) </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.64px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">We are offering a free downloadable 5-A4 page PDF pattern through Sew & Quilt. We also have printed copies if you don't have access to a printer, and prefer a hard copy rather than online viewing. Wow, it was quite the brain exercise to create and draw up the pattern, so much so that I'm not sure we would have done it had I known that from the start, lol! <b><u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/the-jane-austen-quilt-pattern">Download your Jane Austen Quilt Pattern here</a></u></b>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.64px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div><p style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="border: 0px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Quilt Size:</span> 71” x 89”</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); 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margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.04em;">You will need the <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/the-jane-austen-quilt-kit">Jane Austen English Paper Piece Kit</a></u> to complete the quilt top. </span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.04em;">We have created two options for you;</span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.04em;">- Starter size kit, which is just one </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">regular size pack of each (+1 extra of one, in order to cut down, details included in the pack and on the product listing) of our standard sized bag options we sell at Sew & Quilt, put together as one item for you to purchase. </span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">- Complete kit, which includes all the paper pieces required to make the quilt top (though it doesn't include all of the small diamonds for the border, as we thought you could reuse some of those, given the large amount). </span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;"><i>We have all the information inside the pattern on total numbers of pieces, and the EPP kit product page gives details on pack sizes (if you wanted to work out how far the starter kit will get you). </i></span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.64px;">We also have matching acrylic templates, these include a 3/8" seam allowance. </span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-abgOZ9NDXMY/X7A0TVSvWKI/AAAAAAAAHTo/i-nEbV46v-0CZWk5_C_6l6IGpjN34212wCLcBGAsYHQ/Jane-Austen-Paper-Pieced-Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img loading="lazy" alt="" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="450" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-abgOZ9NDXMY/X7A0TVSvWKI/AAAAAAAAHTo/i-nEbV46v-0CZWk5_C_6l6IGpjN34212wCLcBGAsYHQ/w499-h640/Jane-Austen-Paper-Pieced-Quilt.jpg" width="499" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;"><b>What fabric do I need to make the quilt?</b></span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">We have provided yardages requirements in the quilt pattern, based on cutting rectangles, as noted this will be the most wasteful in terms of fabric usage. However this is the only way we are able to give you an accurate yardage requirement. </span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica; letter-spacing: 0.64px;">You will need 22 fat quarters for the main quilt top. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.56px;">5-1/2 yards ~ 5.25m approx. (large diamonds). </span><span style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.56px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For our version, we have used 18 FQ's from the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/fabric-collection/jane-austen-at-home">Jane Austen At Home Collection</a> + an additional 4 which are duplicated.</span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.56px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I hadn't even thought to mention in the quilt pattern which ones they were (silly me!), but it's important you should know this information which is not included in the pattern:</span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.56px;"><b>The four duplicated FQ's for our design are; <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/jane-austen-at-home-elinor-c10004r">Elinor</a> 04, <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/jane-austen-at-home-harriet-c10009r">Harriet</a> 09, <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/jane-austen-at-home-margaret-c10011r">Margaret</a> 11 and <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/jane-austen-at-home-penelope-c10015r">Penelope</a> 15. </b></span></span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4-1/2 yards ~ 4.25m, approx. (<a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/jane-austen-at-home-navy-dot-c10019r">Cream with Navy Dot</a>, for sashing fabric)</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica; letter-spacing: 0.04em;">9 yards ~ 8.25m approx. (borders, I would advise using up your fabric stash as the pieces are very small so you don't </span><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.64px;">necessarily need the same collection, just stick with on-theme prints. </span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">3/4 yard ~ 0.75m (binding fabric)</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); clear: both; color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); clear: both; color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n0_bXDEQduM/X7Aya4uEzjI/AAAAAAAAHTM/tH8OcOhbwR0k_hvNQX0omS0LxQv2xXUZwCLcBGAsYHQ/Jane-Austen-paper-pieces.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img loading="lazy" alt="" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="450" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n0_bXDEQduM/X7Aya4uEzjI/AAAAAAAAHTM/tH8OcOhbwR0k_hvNQX0omS0LxQv2xXUZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w565-h640/Jane-Austen-paper-pieces.jpg" width="565" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.04em;">The photo above shows you can cut (24) 3" 5-point diamonds to a (UK sized) fat quarter. Our pattern says you can cut (12) to a FQ, <i>because as mentioned above we have based this on rectangles. </i>Instead cutting this way (using the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/the-jane-austen-quilt-acrylic-template-set">Jane Austen acrylic template set</a>) you can be more frugal with your fabric. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.04em;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.04em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TYnLfZLSgaM/X7AyIIKWOGI/AAAAAAAAHTE/wSL7qVdA8MUERc5zUz7n1KR0Dtgy-CzXACLcBGAsYHQ/The-Jane-Austen-quilt-pattern%2Bcopy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img loading="lazy" alt="" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="450" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TYnLfZLSgaM/X7AyIIKWOGI/AAAAAAAAHTE/wSL7qVdA8MUERc5zUz7n1KR0Dtgy-CzXACLcBGAsYHQ/w587-h640/The-Jane-Austen-quilt-pattern%2Bcopy.jpg" width="587" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); letter-spacing: 0.64px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></span></div><div><p style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(49, 57, 63); color: #31393f; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>The Jane Austen fabrics are sold out? </b></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;">If our Jane Austen FQ bundle and the 4 additional FQ's mentioned above are out of stock, don't worry. I would instead suggest you use our numbered key of 0-17 and gather other fabrics and label each print 0-17. That way you can still </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">follow</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.04em;"> along with our numbered diagram. Remember you will need two FQs of numbers 04, 09, 11, 15, when using our </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">cutting instructions from the quilt pattern. </span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZExNLjLwvFA/X7A1E07lV0I/AAAAAAAAHT4/vUf-s5fwv5gOpuKX6ExoqyCEqNMnRThLwCLcBGAsYHQ/Jane-Austen-Quilting-Fabric.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img loading="lazy" alt="" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="450" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZExNLjLwvFA/X7A1E07lV0I/AAAAAAAAHT4/vUf-s5fwv5gOpuKX6ExoqyCEqNMnRThLwCLcBGAsYHQ/w483-h640/Jane-Austen-Quilting-Fabric.jpg" width="483" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #31393f;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">Find all our <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/theme/the-jane-austen-quilt"><b>Jane Austen Quilt products online at Sew & Quilt</b></a>. </span></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">I really hope you have fun making this quilt, it is a beautiful design that has stood the test of time and will no doubt become a family heirloom - which is what we are all about at Sew & Quilt; '<i>Creating your future heirloom today</i>!'.</span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.8em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #31393f; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.64px;">Please share your versions of the Sew & Quilt Jane Austen quilt pattern, using the hashtag <b>#JaneAustenEPPQuilt</b> so we can share progress and updates online!</span></span></p></div>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-89102333889465437332020-06-24T11:58:00.004+01:002020-06-24T14:20:33.690+01:00Easy Fabric Box Sewing Pattern - Free Tutorial!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I've been after some storage boxes for my Ikea Billy bookcase in my sewing room since the day we put it together, but after much searching I had no luck in finding the right size or style (and spoiler alert, I'm incredibly fussy...). I also wanted to use up some spare fabric I had from a recently reupholstered chair - ok, ok, I bought extra so everything would match... </div>
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So I decided to make some fabric boxes, after a quick google I came across a bunch of tutorials and patterns to make different variations but they either used supplies I didn't have access to, or I couldn't make head nor tail of the instructions, or more importantly I then couldn't work out how to re-work the pattern to re-size them for the size I needed.</div>
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So, if you're looking for a really easy-peasy fabric box for storage, which keeps its shape, really sturdy and a simple way of making with minimal pieces to cut you've come to the right place! I've tried to make this particular box as simple as possible, so while there will be better patterns out there which will give you a super neat interior, here you have simplicity. You do have the option of adding bound edges to the interior but I have omitted that in several of my versions for speed (I mean, who has time for that really? Plus it's not noticeable once they're stuffed to the brim, which is a likely ending to this particular shove-it-all-in-until-it's-tidy project).<br />
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Example box shown measures approx; <b>13-1/2" wide x 9-1/2" deep x 8" tall.</b><br />
To make one box to the dimensions above;<br />
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1m Exterior fabric (<a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/liberty-emilias-blooms-b-augusta-linen">Liberty Emilia's Blooms B Augusta Linen</a>)<br />
1m Interior fabric (<a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/essex-linen-natural-e014-nat">Essex Linen, Natural</a>)<br />
1 yard <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/bosal-fusible-heavyweight-craf-tex-plus-20-wide">Bosal Craf-Tex Plus</a>, or other heavyweight double-sided fusible stabiliser<br />
<a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/clover-jumbo-wonder-clips-24pcs">Clover Jumbo Wonder Clips</a><br />
<a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/gutermann-textile-glue-adhesive">Gutermann Textile Fabric Glue</a><br />
Optional: 1m <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/vlieseline-vilene-iron-on-interfacing-firm-h250305">Iron-on Interfacing, Firm</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cutting</span></b><br />
From <b>exterior fabric</b>;<br />
Cut (1) Piece A = 25" x 14"<br />
Cut (2) Piece B = 10-1/2" x 8"<br />
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From <b>interior fabric</b>;<br />
Cut (1) Piece A = 25" x 14"<br />
Cut (2) Piece B = 10-1/2" x 8"<br />
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From <b>heavyweight fusible Stabiliser</b>;<br />
Cut (2) Piece A = 9" x 13"<br />
Cut (2) Piece B = 9-1/2" x 7"<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Assembly</span></b><br />
Use a 1/2" seam allowance.<br />
<i>If your fabrics are particularly lightweight you may want to use some medium or firm-weight fusible interfacing to strengthen up your fabrics, before you begin (my example shown used interfacing on exterior pieces).</i><br />
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<b>Step 1.</b><br />
Fuse stabiliser between an exterior and interior side piece B. Repeat for both side piece B's. Set to one side.<br />
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<b>Step 2.</b><br />
Place exterior fabric piece A right sides down, place both stabiliser A pieces on top, 1/2" (approx) from the edges. Place the interior fabric piece A on top. Press well to fuse everything together.<br />
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<b>Step 3. </b><br />
Fold piece A in half along (along the longer side) mark the centre point.<br />
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<b>Step 4.</b><br />
Measure to find the centre point of your side piece B's, mark the point. Place the two marked points together (right sides together). Sew the side piece B to the main piece A.<br />
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<b>Step 5. </b><br />
Repeat the step above and sew the other side piece B to the main piece A. You will have something that resembles a cross shape now.<br />
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<b>Step 6.</b><br />
You can visualise how this comes together now, so begin sewing the sides together so you have all 4 sides joined. The <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/clover-jumbo-wonder-clips-24pcs">Jumbo Clover Wonder Clips</a> really work a treat for this part. <i>Before you tackle sewing a side, you can carefully cut into the join of the fabric so it eases out the very corner (as shown in final photo).</i><br />
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<b>Step 7.</b><br />
At this point you can make your box look neater on the interior side by sewing 2" wide binding strips to the sides. I added it to the 4 vertical seams, but you can choose to omit this step or be cover even more of the raw seams.<br />
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<b>Step 8. </b><br />
Work out how much binding length you need to finish the top edge of the box. Cut 2" wide strips and sew together in one continuous strip. Use Wonder Clips to position the binding strip right sides together to the exterior side of the box.<br />
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<b>Step 9.</b><br />
Leave a good length of binding tail loose before your starting point, about 7", sew around the edge carefully. This step can be quite tough depending on the box size, but the clips help and so does moving your sewing machine right off the edge of your table, I found you can hook the box round the machine so there is a little less wrangling!<br />
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Once you are about that same distance away from the start, stop sewing.<br />
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Find where the binding pieces meet, finger press. Pin and sew along the pressed line. Trim off the excess binding and finish sewing the binding to the box.</div>
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Fold the binding raw edge inside, and then fold down neatly to the interior side of the box. Use Wonder Clips to hold in place and glue down the edge to finish. Leave to dry with clips in place.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Measure Your Own Box</b></span><br />
Work out the finished width, depth and height of the box you want to make.<br />
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Use the below as a guide for how big to cut your <u>fabric</u> pieces.<br />
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Box Height x 2 + Box Diameter - 1/2" = ?<br />
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width + 1/2" = ?<br />
<b><u>= Fabric Piece A</u></b><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">My example; 8x2=16 + 9.5-0.5=25</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">13.5+0.5=14</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">= 25 x 14 Fabric Piece A</span></span><br />
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Box Depth + 1" = ?<br />
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Box Height<br />
<b><u>= Fabric Piece B</u></b><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">My example; 9.5+1=10.5</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">8</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>= 10.5 x 8 Fabric Piece B</b></span><br />
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For the stabiliser pieces.<br />
Piece A = Box Depth - 0.5 x Box Width - 0.5<br />
Piece B = Box Depth x Box Height - 0.5<br />
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I'm up to 9 boxes so far, in 3 different sizes! Be sure to tag me (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/messyjesse1/">@messyjesse1</a> or the shop account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/SewandQuilt/">@sewandquilt</a>) on Instagram if you make some yourself, I would love to see your organised sewing spaces! Mine is well underway now ;-) I'll share some snaps once I'm finished.Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-43809872143402227932020-03-19T21:28:00.001+00:002020-07-21T13:53:00.794+01:00Liberty Charm Square Quilt<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nlSHe119b60/XnO5hX95C4I/AAAAAAAAG6o/SONdSjaA7uoZV2qUe0itbQYqyfT_0b4ZgCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Liberty-Charm-packs-quilting-5-inch-square-patchwork.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nlSHe119b60/XnO5hX95C4I/AAAAAAAAG6o/SONdSjaA7uoZV2qUe0itbQYqyfT_0b4ZgCK4BGAYYCw/s640/Liberty-Charm-packs-quilting-5-inch-square-patchwork.jpg" width="552" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello friends! How are you doing? During these tough times for so many of us I think keeping ourselves busy with our favourite hobby of quilting is one of the best things we can do :-) so here I am spreading the quilting cheer!</span><br />
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Robin cut these new <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/liberty-5-square-charm-pack-40pcs">5" Liberty Tana Lawn Charm Squares</a> a few months ago and we've just packaged up in these nice cellophane bags (we originally had them fanned out on cardboard, which took a crazy long time to do as you might imagine! Luckily, it just dawned on me to package them like this, so here they are! Finally back in stock!). Each pack includes (40) different <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/liberty-fabric">Liberty prints</a> in a rainbow colour selection, so you will have one happy looking quilt with these!<br />
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I did the math and drew up a few diagrams below for a quilt using <u>two</u> charm packs, so (80) 5" squares total. Your quilt top will finish approximately 36" wide x 45" long, which makes a nice cot or lap sized quilt.<br />
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<b>Quilt Assembly</b><br />
1. Trim and square up your 5" square's. We cut our charm packs a touch larger, to account for any miss-cuts so you can square up at home.<br />
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2. It will be an 8 x 10 block layout, so pull your first (8) squares, you can mix up how you like but I personally tend to gravitate choosing light / dark / light / dark etc. <i>Squint your eyes, or take a photo on your phone and change the setting to black and white, so you can see the different values more clearly. </i><br />
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3. (Using a 1/4" seam allowance) Sew your first row together. Press your seams in one direction.<br />
4. Continue to make 10 rows total. Press seams to one side, alternating from the row above. This allows for seam nesting when you sew the rows together and creates lovely flat seams on the back of your quilt.<br />
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5. Sew the rows together. Join in pairs and then continue to add bigger sections until you have one quilt top piece.<br />
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6. Give the quilt top a good press, pressing seams open and flat as you go.<br />
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7. Finish your quilt in the usual fashion. You will need 1/2 yard of fabric for binding (with some leftover). Cut (5) 2" width of <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-fabric">fabric </a>strips, sew together in one continuous binding strip, sew to your quilt top and fold under to the backside of the quilt and hand sew in place with a blind-stitch. <br />
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Happy sewing folks, lots of love to you all.Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-42033284710439903212020-02-28T16:43:00.000+00:002020-07-21T13:53:21.088+01:00Churn Dash Quilt Block Pattern<div>
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Hello readers! The Churn Dash quilt block is such a simple but effective block. Always a classic. I have two construction methods to share with you today, regular machine-pieced or using <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/english-paper-pieces">English Paper Pieces</a>, to keep all both camps happy ;-)</div>
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My inspiration came from some antique Churn Dash blocks I'd found on Etsy, they have a subtle pink gingham background with handsome 1800s reproduction prints. I'm just gathering ideas at the moment to give my sewing room a little spruce up so I thought some antique quilt blocks framed on the wall would be ideal decor. Then I realised ... wait I'm a quilter, I should probably make these myself?! And they sold, so I really had no choice.<br />
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The new <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/fabric-collection/full-circle">Full Circle quilting fabric</a> we have in stock at <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/">Sew & Quilt</a> was just the ticket, couple that with the Pink <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/fabric-collection/carolina-gingham">Carolina Gingham</a> I was in business! </div>
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These blocks finish at 6-3/4" square (6-1/4" when into your quilt) so they would work well in a mini quilt, or adding as a border to a medallion quilt perhaps, or a whole quilt of these!</div>
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For the <b>machine-pieced method</b>, please follow the below steps;</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cutting</span></b></div>
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For each Churn Dash block you will need to cut the following;</div>
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From <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-fabric">background fabric</a> (Pink)</div>
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(2) 4" squares</div>
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(5) 1-3/4" squares</div>
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From coloured fabric (Green)</div>
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(4) 1-3/4" squares</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Block Assembly</span></b></div>
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1. Place a 4" pink and green square right sides together. </div>
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2. Draw a line from corner to corner along the diagonal.<br />
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3. Sew a 1/4" straight line from either side of the marked line. </div>
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4. Rotary cut along the marked line. </div>
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5. Press seams open. You will now have 4 HST units. </div>
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6. Trim to 3" square.</div>
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7. Sew a 1-3/4" pink and green square together. Make 4 units total.</div>
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8. Press seams open. </div>
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9. Your units are ready to sew together!</div>
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10. Follow the placement below for sewing each of the three rows. </div>
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11. Sew the three rows together to complete the block. Press seams open. </div>
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For the <b>English Paper Pieced</b> method, please follow the below steps;<br />
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<a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/english-paper-pieces-2-12-half-square-triangle">2-1/2" Half Square Triangle paper pieces</a> | <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/acrylic-cutting-template-2-12-half-square-triangle">matching acrylic template</a><br />
<a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/english-paper-pieces-1-14-square">1-1/4" Square paper pieces</a> | <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/acrylic-cutting-template-1-14-square">matching acrylic template</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cutting</span></b></div>
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For each Churn Dash block you will need to cut the following (approximate sizing, which allows for <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/acrylic-templates">acrylic cutting templates</a> with 3/8" seam allowance);<br />
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From background fabric (Pink)</div>
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(2) 4" squares. Subcut diagonally to make (4) triangles.</div>
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From coloured fabric (Dark Pink)</div>
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As a guide, from a UK sized fat quarter you can make approximately 7 blocks per fat quarter for the main coloured fabric (shown here as dark pink). With a US size fat quarter you can make 6 if you're accurate.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Block Assembly</span></b></div>
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1. Once you have cut your fabrics, baste your fabrics to the paper templates. I like to use the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/sewline-fabric-glue-pen">Sewline Glue Pen</a>, but use your preferred method either glue or tacking. I have a detailed <a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2014/07/english-paper-piecing-basics-week-2.html">EPP basting tutorial</a> if you needed more information.<br />
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2. Following the diagram below, assemble your block by sewing each row together using a whipstitch. I have a <a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2014/07/english-paper-piecing-basics-week-2_29.html">detailed tutorial on sewing EPP shapes together</a> for further help on this topic.<br />
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3. Sew the three rows together to complete the block, easy peasy!<br />
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Fabrics used: <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/fabric-collection/full-circle">Full Circle by Marcus Brothers</a> and <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/carolina-gingham-18-pink-5689-12">Pink Carolina Gingham by Robert Kaufman</a>. Get all the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-supplies-and-tools" target="_blank">quilting supplies</a> on our site.<br />
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Thanks for sewing along with me! It's good to be back over here. Tag me on instagram @messyjesse1 or @sewandquilt so I can see your Churn Dash blocks.</div>
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Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-67495471142988165572020-02-18T16:39:00.002+00:002020-03-11T15:10:33.335+00:00Block of the Month Club Reminiscing<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1YVu0AsCK_o/XkboNpcXEZI/AAAAAAAAGyA/m2cd6Yy_zNAzz9UhFr29Ax5P7Kta5NHrgCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Sew-and-Quilt-Block-of-the-Month-Club-kit.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1YVu0AsCK_o/XkboNpcXEZI/AAAAAAAAGyA/m2cd6Yy_zNAzz9UhFr29Ax5P7Kta5NHrgCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Sew-and-Quilt-Block-of-the-Month-Club-kit.JPG" /></a><br />
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Hello friends! I thought it was high-time I shared some information here about the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/block-of-the-month-quilt-club">Block of the Month clubs</a> I run at Sew & Quilt, which unavoidably led me to stop blogging for so - many - years! I know, I'm sorry for my dissapearance over here. But who would have thought it would have taken off like it did!?<br />
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In short our <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/block-of-the-month-quilt-club">Block of the Month clubs</a> run like a monthly subscription service where you will receive all the supplies to make yourself a beautiful quilt top. We come up with the pattern, organise the design and plan out how we will send you a delightful little package once a month with all the fabrics, <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/english-paper-pieces">English Paper Pieces</a> (if it's an EPP one) and instruction sheet with diagrams, cutting instructions on how to sub-cut the pre-cut strips into manageable pieces and swatches to match up with your kit. You will then get to work on making those blocks or sections of the quilt for the month.<br />
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For the most part we start our clubs in January and finish in December. Fabrics are chosen by me and we package your kits like a beautiful gift every month. The price varies for the particular quilt we are making, some quilts use suprisingly more fabric than others and we really try to balance it out as cost effective as possible for customers.<br />
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We have a private Facebook group for our <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/block-of-the-month-club">BOM club</a> members to share photos, spur motivation and offer help and advice to each other. I send out newsletters to BOM club members via email too whenever we have useful or important information to share.<br />
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<b>January 2016</b> | Our first Patchwork of the Crosses kits!</div>
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Way back in 2015 ... I had a leeeetle idea that I wanted to make the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/patchwork-of-the-crosses-2020-block-of-the-month-club">Patchwork of the Crosses quilt </a>pattern by Lucy Boston, she used the most beautiful fabric combinations with <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/liberty-fabric">Liberty fabrics</a> and made entirely by my favourite technique, <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/english-paper-piecing-history">English paper piecing</a>! I thought hey, it would be such a fun idea to make this with quilters across the globe and send out the paper pieces and the fabrics to them in a little kit so we could all make the same one. Customers and blog followers often commented how they liked my fabric combinations so I thought yep, I could choose the fabrics for them and they can get straight on with the making part. I know a lot of quilters say they struggle putting fabrics together, but it's my favourite so I knew I could help out.<br />
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<b>October 2017</b> | Kits outside our new premises.</div>
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Soon after the lightbulb moment I contacted Liberty to setup an account with them, they accepted and before I knew it bolts of divine <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/liberty-classics">Liberty fabrics</a> were arriving at my door! I had just moved into my first business premises (scary times!) and I dropped a note in a shop newsletter asking if anyone was interested in a club next year? I had some confidence people would like the idea; it was a new spin on an old concept of a quilt-a-long run by traditional quilt shops and quilting bee's. But it would be a new in that it was paper pieced (to my knowledge there were no other <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/spinning-stars-2020-block-of-the-month-club">EPP BOM</a> clubs at this time and only did I start to see them with fabrics etc. in 2018) and would be packaged like a beautiful gift. Everything would be included for customers to get started straight away. It was something I would like as a quilter, so surely others would be interested?<br />
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<b>July 2016</b> | Patchwork of the Crosses, moved to smaller boxes!</div>
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Low and behold, people said yes! I remember having about 20 customers emailing me; "yes, please!". OK, wow. I thought right this has to happen now, and now I have to get this organised. "Robin!", "How much will this cost, and how much fabric will I need each month?"... Of course by this point I'd already skipped over all that and was busy thinking about how I was going to present them, what boxes I was going to use and keeping up with general day-to-day shop work. I have to give full credit for the beautiful presentation of the fabrics to my colleague at the time; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/indiarosecrawford/">India</a>, she was my part-time helper and folded and packed the fabrics in such a brilliant way, it's not changed since that first month back in January 2016! To have the amount of different fabrics we include each month look presentable in a teeny, tiny bag is quite a delicate dance we play each month, but we always figure it out with some practice runs so they always look lovely. Some clubs are certainly easier than others though!<br />
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<b>June 2018</b> | Neatly packed POTC fabric kits, in our signature style. </div>
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Robin is a complete number bod, and was always excellent at helping me calculate yardage requirements and number of pieces etc for my quilting projects at home, so he really was essential to getting the quilt block of the month club setup and running; working out how best to cut fabric efficiently, how many metres I needed for X number of <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/block-of-the-month-club" target="_blank">BOM Club</a> kits and the number of customers we should be aiming for the year to make it profitable and to make it all worth while, as there's alot of admin and work that goes on behind the scenes to make it happen.<br />
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<b>March 2019 </b>| New stickers for our BOM boxes!</div>
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It was a steeeeep learning curve that first year, just thinking of a database and how to record everything was brand new to me. I remember having all these names and addresses of everyone and thinking, "How on earth am I going to get these on the boxes?" Well I will tell you, I sat on the phone for about half and hour with a very helpful customer service agent from Dymo and she helped me get the info into an address book so I could reprint them every month. I didn't have a business account with Royal Mail setup at that time so my old boss from my previous job would swing by and drive me to the PO, or my mum would come by in her pickup truck (just to note we didn't have that many packages to warrant a truck, she just had a truck at the time, haha) and drop me off and go through the torture that was the post-office...<br />
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At that time Robin was working full-time in his regular finance job and it was just me with India helping part-time. In the evenings after work he would come and help me cut fabrics for the BOM club each month. Those first few months of 2016 are such a blur now, I can't remember much at all. I think soon after, India left to go travelling and it was just me, then Robin joined me full-time, which is pretty much where we are now in terms of staff, with my mum coming in to fold, make boxes and pack kits each month. A few months later we were moving units a couple of doors down, into a larger purpose-built space for us, (more scary leaps of faith!) investing in machinery to cut the paper pieces ourselves in-house (even more scary leaps of faith!). As we do to this day, and sending Robin on an Adobe course to learn a graphic program to help me get my ideas out of my head and scrap paper and into a format we could actually use.<br />
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So we were cutting all the fabrics, paper pieces, packing the paper pieces, folding fabrics and boxing kits by ourselves, all very labour-intensive which is probably why I can't remember much! Ha. Robin could finally appreciate where all those hours I spent non-stop working on the business ;-)<br />
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<b>April 2016</b> | Robin joining Sew & Quilt full-time! </div>
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The following year we released a new EPP Block of the Month club; Wagon Wheels, a new EPP design I worked on as an exclusive for our club. We re-released Patchwork of the Crosses <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/patchwork-of-the-crosses-2020-block-of-the-month-club">EPP Block of the Month</a> because there seemed no shortage of customers wanting to join us again once they had started seeing them online and friends from quilt groups doing it too. Fast forward a few years we still offer Patchwork of the Crosses as a monthly club due to its popularity. I love to come up with the kits, choosing different block formations and fabric combinations. Every year it changes with our new fabrics that come in, but stays true to our <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/">Sew & Quilt</a> style.<br />
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That year I really stepped up the packaging game and had our first Sew and Quilt BOM boxes made and shipped over. Wow. I loved them, after designing them and thinking about dimensions both interior and exterior I ordered them, only to panic and realise the interior measurements I had planned only JUST fitted through the Royal Mail '<i>Large Letter</i>' size slot as it was a couple of mm thicker an anticipated... with the mailing bag as well it wasn't ideal but hey, you learn as you go!<br />
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We were still using the Royal Mail Drop & Go system at the post office, but luckily now Robin was here we had a car to get to the PO! Our fantastic local post office closed that year and moved into a shop, which for us was a nightmare. Soon they couldn't handle the volume due to their own staff cuts and were sending them out the next day after dropping them off, not ideal. So I setup a RM account and we started doing the packages ourselves online, a few months later that system was obselete and we had to get used to a new RM system. I remember using it on the first day and crying because I did everything wrong and it took forever, lol maybe it was a long day that day!? A happy update, I do Royal Mail everyday for our online orders and all is well now ;-)<br />
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<b>June 2018</b> | Blooming Blossom Quilt fabric kits ready to be packed.</div>
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In 2018 we released Blooming Blossoms, which our customers really loved! Many have asked us to do it again, but I always like to change up the extra EPP club we do alongside POTC, to make it interesting - and so I don't go mad! We are planning on releasing Blooming Blossoms as a pattern and kit this year so be sure to <a href="http://eepurl.com/duOJyb">signup to our shop newsletter</a> if you would like details of first release dates.<br />
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Blooming Blossoms Quilt with navy background option.</div>
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We also ran our first non-paper pieced Block of the Month club. I fell in love with Norma Whaley's 'Remember Me' quilt from the cover of her <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/my-quilting-legacy-by-norma-whaley">My Quilting Legacy Quiltmania book</a> and knew I had to make it - and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl0DHmwjfMx/">I did finish it</a>! Yipeee.<br />
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We also reordered our BOM boxes that year, changed up the design and made them smaller so they would fit easily through the 'Large Letter' slot. I ordered custom tissue-paper and really went to town on improving the look and Robin started drawing all the monthly block diagrams on the computer instead of my versions on EQ7 which I could never figure out how to use!<br />
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Our special BOM bag we gift to our customers during the course of a BOM club!</div>
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In 2019 I came up with another new EPP BOM club; Row by Row. I started to really feel the pressure of creating something <i>new</i> and different when there now seemed to be a market flooded with ideas and monthly clubs non-stop via Instagram. In reality I know I just have to block that noise out and concentrate on our very loyal customer base and what I truly love to do as that seems to work for us :-) So I had a hard time nailing down an idea with the big doubt cloud over my head constantly, which led me to think "OK, we'll do a bit of everything this year!". I started drafting our row-along quilt, which included a good mix of all the different EPP block ideas I had been plotting and not made a decision on. After a couple of days working on it I had it all drawn out and made some mocked-up blocks. Robin had drawn it out on the computer, at which point I can cut and re-size things to make it harmonise and work efficiently as a monthly club. I then have the fun part of colouring it in! which takes some time to really think about the colours and how it's all going to work together. I then cut and edit again if needs be.<br />
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There are some beautiful versions of the Row By Row quilt by our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sewandquiltbom/">customers on Instagram</a> and I think it might just be my favourite one yet. This will be another <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilt-kits-and-patchwork-patterns">pattern and quilt kit</a> we will release later this year, so if you missed out - fear not!<br />
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<b>November 2018</b> | Testing one of the Row by Row blocks for size.</div>
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I tried my hand at <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/applique-tools">wool appliqué</a> for the first time having admired it from afar for a long time and we organised a new wool appliqué block of the month club to make Deidre Bond Abel's York Plains quilt from her book <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/hat-creek-quilts-by-deidre-bond-abel">Hat Creek Quilts</a>. What initially turned from being a little more complicated due to working with a new material, turned into a very difficult situation, fast. The wool we originally ordered was cancelled at the last minute (literally the day before we had planned to launch the club no less!) then scrambling to find other wool sources to no avail, some of our original wool we ordered was then available at the last minute again. Some were still cancelled so we used other sources and dyed and felted ourselves. It's the most beautiful quilt and thankfully was very well received by our customers, however there was a lot of pressure on Robin to cut the wool efficiently and not leave any to waste due to the high cost and us making it affordable for customers, while making sure we absolutely had every single piece included in each persons kit. Working late into the night felting and stirring buckets for hours on end in our kitchen to dye it, ha! Yes we won't be doing that one again in a hurry...<br />
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We planned to release a new appliqué BOM club in last month but I was ill over the Christmas holiday when I had time to finish up the design. For this years club I'd come up with my own design, which I'm so excited to share and I have all drawn out to scale on paper, but haven't got those block drawings on the computer for printing purposes yet! Time is not on my side.<br />
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For 2020 we have an exciting <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/spinning-stars-2020-block-of-the-month-club">EPP Block of the Month</a> club: Spinning Stars 2020! This one actually came to me very quickly, and I made a real effort to pursue it and not second guess myself because I really do love the design. This one is using entirely English Paper Piecing and creates really interesting blocks just mixing up the quantities and colours of blocks. I'm happy to report I'm on schedule for this month! I hope to share some more updates on my progress here during the year, and hoping I have more time for sewing in the later part of this year ;-) as we have some big plans ahead.<br />
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<b>November 2019</b> | Spinning Stars mockup blocks. </div>
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I'm pleased to report as well, we have moved to even smaller boxes! A similar size as the original A5 brown boxes we had from our first year! See the photo below for reference the box on top is the size we are using now, underneath is the previous version.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed this long trip down memory lane? I'm feeling nostalgic at the moment so initially this blog post was intended as an informational on our clubs, but I thought it would be fun to look back and see how far we've come with the clubs.<br />
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It really is the best-post-day of the month! And some of our customers have taken to calling them their "pink box days", which I love and use myself now too. We hope you can join us for one of Block of the Month club at Sew and Quilt. We have spaces available on <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/patchwork-of-the-crosses-2020-block-of-the-month-club">Patchwork of the Crosses</a> and <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/spinning-stars-2020-block-of-the-month-club">Spinning Stars</a>, if you sign up now rest assured you will not miss any of the previous kits.<br />
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<b>How Do I Join A BOM Club?</b><br />
1. All you need to do is sign up via our website, click on the corresponding product page for the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/block-of-the-month-quilt-club">Block of the Month club</a> you want to do. Checkout for the £1 signup fee. Yep, that is correct.<br />
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We will then handle everything else. All you need to do is sit back and wait for your kits to arrive!<br />
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Meanwhile we will debit your account with for the balance, which is the number of kits that are backdated + postage (international customers your balance will be a combined postage rate = 1 regular postage rate + £3.50 per additional kit). We will then pack them all up neatly and dispatch your lovely kits to you asap. You will be added to our database and going forward you will receive the kits in the usual timeframe as our other customers.Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-72627883237454082742020-01-15T18:56:00.005+00:002021-05-19T17:06:11.621+01:00Using Acrylic Cutting Templates for Fussy-Cutting<div>
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'Fussy-cutting' it's a funny term, but quite simply; it is cutting and using a particular motif or repeating element of a fabric print intentionally. When used with the precision of <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/english-paper-piecing-history">English Paper Piecing</a>, it's a perfect fit and you can understand why it's so incredibly popular - and addictive!<br />
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Using acrylic cutting templates for English Paper Piecing in general is a life-saver and produces accurately cut <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-fabric">fabric pieces </a>ready to baste to your paper templates. People are often confused by them and think they use them in place of paper templates, but they are designed to be used <i>alongside</i> paper templates as they have the seam allowance added around the edge.<br />
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All of our Sew & Quilt acrylic templates come with a 3/8" seam allowance. Why you ask? 1/4" is the minimum you need for turning over, 3/8" is 1/8" larger so it gives you a little more wiggle-room - which you will come to love!<br />
*I should note, our teeny acrylics - under 1/2" have a regular 1/4" seam allowance - well, they are tiny after all!<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-supplies-and-tools" target="_blank">Quilting Supplies</a>:</b><br />
* <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-fabric" target="_blank">Quilting cotton</a>, which features a repeating pattern or motif<br />
* <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/acrylic-templates" target="_blank">Sew & Quilt acrylic cutting template</a><br />
* Pen or <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/sewline-styla-water-erasable-rollar-ball-pen" target="_blank">water soluble pen</a><br />
* <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/medium-perfect-scissors-karen-kay-buckley" target="_blank">Medium sized scissors</a> or <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/olfa-rotary-cutter-28mm" target="_blank">28mm rotary cutter</a><br />
* <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/english-paper-pieces" target="_blank">Paper Pieces</a> (of matching size)<br />
* <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/sewline-fabric-glue-pen" target="_blank">Sewline Glue Pen</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">1. First gather your fabric and find your perfect motif! A pretty drawing such as this, stripes, repeating patterns that you can spin and and tilt all work wonderfully for creating a kaleidascope, fussy-cut effect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">2. Use a pen or pencil to draw around the acrylic template. More often than not I will use a regular Biro (call the quilt police!) as I find it easiest to see and I'm cutting on the drawn line so I don't need to worry about spoiling the fabric. You can also use a water-soluble pen, which I use sometimes too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">3. Cut out your shape. I personally find scissors give me more accuracy, but you can also use a small <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/tool-type/scissors-cutting-tools" target="_blank">rotary cutter</a> too if that feels more comfortable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">4. Dab a dot of <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/sewline-fabric-glue-pen" target="_blank">fabric glue</a> on the middle of the paper template, position the fabric shape on top centrally (the glue will hold it's place to stop it moving). <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/tool-type/glues-adhesives" target="_blank">Baste the fabric</a> to the paper template, using your preferred method. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">5. Voila! Finished. Now see if you can stop yourself next time you look at a fabric in your stash, soon it will be swiss-cheese!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">If you're not fussy-cutting but still want to use an acrylic template, a speedy tip would be to rotary cut strips from your fabric, subcut them into the smaller squares or rectangles and then use the acrylic templates to trim off the edges to follow your shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">HELLOOOOOO! Hello blog friends! It's been a loong time hasn't it? Much too long I think. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think many of you will know my business has taken centre stage the last couple of years so it hasn't left me with much spare time for blogging, but more on that another time ;-) today I wanted to share with you this little mini quilt I made recently. I had a creative itch for stars, red, pink and some sort of christmas theme and this was my result! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(6) 3-1/4" cream squares</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(12) 1-7/8" red squares </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(12) 1-7/8" pink squares </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(3) 2-1/2" red square</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(3) 2-1/2" pink square</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(4) 1-1/2" x 4-1/2" sashing strips </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(2) 3" x 9-1/2" border strips </span><i style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(please adjust this length if required)</i><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(2) 3" x 14-1/2" border strips </span><i style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(please adjust this length if required)</i><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(4) 3" square cornerstones </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For each star block you will need the following: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(1) 3-1/4" cream square</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(4) 1-1/2" cream squares</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(4) 1-7/8" coloured squares (either pink or red)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(1) 2-1/2" coloured square (either pink or red)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For each star block you will need 4 flying geese units. Please follow my diagrams below for assembly - this is the <i>no waste</i> method! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. You need (1) 3-1/4" cream square and (4) 1-7/8" coloured squares to make 4 flying geese units.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Sew 2 coloured squares to the white square. Draw a line diagonally through the centre. Sew 1/4" from the drawn line on each side. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Cut on the centre drawn line. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Press the coloured squares flat. Lay another </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1-7/8" coloured square on top and draw a line through the middle and sew 1/4" either side as before. Repeat step with other unit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Cut through the centre on the drawn line. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Repeat step with other unit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Press seams flat - you have made (4) flying geese units!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Square up your star block to finish at 4-1/2" square. Make 6 star blocks total. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Assemble your quilt top following the diagrams below. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Sew the short sashing strips to the star blocks alternating between sashing and block to make a unit of 3 star blocks. Make two units. Sew the longer sashing strip inbetween the two units. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Measure your quilt top and adjust the border cutting measurements above if required. Sew the shorter border pieces to the top and bottom of the quilt top. Sew the cornerstones to the ends of the longer border pieces. Sew longer border units to sides of quilt top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Press your quilt top. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Cut a backing fabric and batting 2" larger all around, than your quilt top. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Make a quilt sandwich with your backing facing down, your batting and quilt top facing upwards. Quilt layers together following your preferred method. I hand-quilted my quilt using <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/aurifil-28wt-cotton-thread-light-beige-2310" target="_blank">Aurifil 28wt in Light Beige</a> and used a <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/tulip-hiroshima-quilting-needles-betweens-8" target="_blank">Tulip Hiroshima, Quilting needle size 8</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Cut (2) 2-1/2" x WOF strips for your binding. Join strips together to form one continuous strip. Sew to quilt top following our favourite method.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Various fabrics for star blocks and borders etc all available from Sew and Quilt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now don't say I don't treat ya' ;-) happy sewing friends, i</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t's so lovely to have you back again. Until my next post, feel free to follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/messyjesse1/" target="_blank">@messyjesse1</a> and tag me with your #petitechristmasstarsquilt progress and finished articles! I'd love to see them. Comment below if you enjoyed this post and fancy making one! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I promise not to leave it so long next time! ~ Jessie</span>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-9860341706251587282016-02-29T14:52:00.002+00:002020-03-30T11:26:09.805+01:001930s Farmer's Wife QAL - #47 Joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Welcome to another stop on the Farmer's Wife 1930's Sampler Quilt-Along! I can't quite believe the time has come around so quick for my next instalment, so much so I was delayed in sending out this post today! Though it turns out I had already made this block yonks ago in prep for the blog-tour I'd just completely forgotten!? Not sure how I forgotten when it turned out to be one of my favourite FWQ blocks so far. I copied the colours used in the book almost identically, as I loved it so much. I'm definitely going to use this dark green, lemon yellow and red colour-scheme together again, it give such a strong effect. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As with all my blocks, I have machine pieced and rotary-cut using the rotary cutting templates provided with the CD. I'm not as clued up as <u><a href="https://verykerryberry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kerry</a></u> for the foundation paper piecing method unfortunately. You can find Kerry's version of this block <a href="https://verykerryberry.blogspot.com/2016/02/farmers-wife-qa-blocks-47-and-48-joy.html" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">on her blog today</a>. If you're a machine piecer like me, I posted some tips on a previous blog post <u><a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2015/11/1930s-farmers-wife-qal-23-charlotte.html" target="_blank">here</a></u>. I hope this helps. Looking forward to making some more of these soon! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can link up your blocks on social media with the hashtag #fw1930sqal, and with this block in particular; #joyblock #fw47joy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fabrics: Kona Solid '<u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/kona-cotton-solids-leaf" target="_blank">Leaf</a></u>' and '<u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/solids-plain-cottons/" target="_blank">Red</a></u>' from the <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/kona-solids-1930s-colour-palette-fat-quarter-bundle" target="_blank">1930s Fat Quarter Bundle at Sew and Quilt</a></u>.</span>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-64025513131651001552015-12-18T07:00:00.002+00:002020-12-07T14:46:51.923+00:00Winter Wishes Christmas Table Topper Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">It's my stop on the <u>Riley Blake Stitch 'n Kitchen Christmas Blog Tour<span id="goog_529340230"></span><span id="goog_529340231"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a></u> today, so I'm sharing my <b>Winter Wishes TableTopper</b> pattern which you can make in no time for your festive table this year. Learn how to make my *delicious* recipe for authentic Cornish Fairings biscuits as well, also known as <i>the</i> best ginger biscuits ever! ;-)</span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">* From each red 1/8, cut (1) 2-7/8" strip. Sub-cut into (5) 2-2/8" squares, you need (20) squares total. </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cut (1) 4-1/2" square from each red fabric, you need (4) total. </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #222222;">* From the green fabric sub cut your 10" square into (4) 2-1/2" squares. </span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #222222;">*From the white fabric cut (1) 2-1/2" strip, sub-cut into (8) 2-1/2" squares. Cut (4) 2-7/8" strips, sub-cut into (20) 2-7/8" squares. </span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">1. Draw a diagonal line through from one corner to the opposite corner of each of the 2-7/8" white squares. Place a white square with corresponding red square RST together, sew 1/4" from the each side from the drawn line. Cut along the drawn line. Open and press seams to the dark side. You now have two complete half square triangle (HST) units. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">4. Cut an 18" square from backing fabric and batting. Make a quilt 'sandwich' with your quilt top, batting and backing fabric. Baste. Quilt as desired. I chose to machine quilt at 1" intervals diagonally through the centre. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">4. Cut (2) 2-1/2" x WOF strips for binding. Piece together. Press in half length lengthwise (wrong-sides together) to create your binding. Sew to quilt top, miter corners and fold and hand-sew to the backside to finish. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I hope you've all been enjoying the <u>Riley Blake 'Stitch'n Kitchen' blog tour</u>. Hop over to the main page for all the details with lots more sewing ideas to make and Christmas recipes to enjoy. Thanks for stopping by, Jessie</span><br />
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Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-84656578852491994662015-12-16T18:26:00.003+00:002020-03-30T11:25:24.418+01:00Great Granny Twist with Lori Holt - Blog Hop<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The 'Granny-Square' quilt block is absolutely one of my all-time favourite blocks, and today I'm sharing a super fun project using Lori Holt's Great Granny Mini block, with a twist! Quite literally in fact … </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm putting them on point! By adding some setting triangles and corner setting triangles the finished blocks are ready to turn into a pillow! I'll be showing you how to set any size block on point with the quilty maths. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is part of the Great Granny Twist Blog Hop, where bloggers have been invited to put a spin on a project from Lori Holts book. You can read all the details on the rest of the blog tour with <u><a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop</a></u> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><a href="https://blog.fatquartershop.com/?blogger=http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/2015/12/great-granny-twist-with-lori-holt.html" target="_blank">here</a></u></span> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and find out what the rest of the bloggers have come up with</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Such a fun idea, thanks FQS! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As well <u><a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kimberly</a></u>, from FQS has put together this </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P-6y7Yy0Jg" target="_blank">video tutorial</a></u></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> of her twist on the Granny Square block using appliqué circles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I pulled some crazy bright fabrics from my stash for this special project! The blue floral print used in the triangles is a vintage fabric I've been hoarding for *just* the right moment and I think it makes for quite a striking finish! I had lots of fun choosing the fabrics for the blocks for an eclectic mix of modern and old - I even fussy-cut the centre block with some vintage stichery taken from an embroidered tablecloth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hand-quilted using Aurifil 40WT thread using the <u>Fat Quarter Shop Finishing Set</u>. It worked a treat! I'm so pleased I took the time to hand-quilt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First, make up 5 Great Granny Mini blocks, according to Lori's instructions featured in the book. Once you have your finished 6-1/2" blocks we need the following calculations to determine what size to cut our pieces. Adjust the finished block size to make any quilt block on point. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Assemble your pillow top as follows. (Navy squares are your finished Granny Square blocks.) Piece together in rows, then add the corner setting triangles to the each corner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These measurements finish slightly oversized triangles so you have lots of wiggle room to square up your quilt top. I have a tutorial from a few years ago on <u><a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2012/03/simple-envelope-cushion-cover-tutorial.html" target="_blank">how to finish your pillow with an envelope closure</a></u>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Granny Square 'mini' block by <u><a href="https://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lori Holt</a></u>, adapted with permission by Jessie Fincham.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can purchase the book from Fat Quarter Shop <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-books/" target="_blank">here</a></u>, and if you're in the UK you can purchase the <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/shop/great-granny-squared-book-by-lori-holt-of-bee-in-my-bonnet" target="_blank">book</a></u> from me at <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sew and Quilt</a></u>. </span>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-76064652026227534572015-11-30T05:00:00.000+00:002020-03-30T11:24:23.351+01:001930s Farmer's Wife QAL - #23 Charlotte / Rotary Cutting Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'd completely forgotten how much I loved making these little Farmer's Wife blocks! It was such a pleasure rummaging through my scrap bins and stash auditioning different fabrics for each one. Thank you <a href="https://verykerryberry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kerry</a> for inviting me this week on the <u>1930s Farmer's Wife Quilt Along</u>, I don't think I would have got round to making one if I didn't have a special post to write. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The big stack of blocks above are all from my original Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt, which I happen to make in 1930s reproduction fabric, so it's completely fitting for today's QAL blog post - so they made an appearance ;-) I started making these quite a few years ago but still haven't got to the finish line with it, I thoroughly enjoy making them (which can be <i>extremely</i> labour intensive), so I'm in no hurry! I'm all about the sloooow sewing…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really love the new addition of the miniature diagram thats included on the pattern page of each block. How fun. I know this is used for foundation paper piecing directions, but I thought it might be a nice memento for a quilt journal with some watercolour paints perhaps as well? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And here she is all finished! I went for a different colour combo than the book version. I used <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/shop/kona-cotton-solids-corn-yellow" target="_blank">Corn Yellow Kona solid</a></u>, which is a really bold yellow that packs a punch, alongside an old Mother's Melodies print I used to sell a few years back in the shop. The opposite side is my favourite green, <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-cotton/" target="_blank">Aloe Kona solid</a></u> and a matching <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/shop/pretty-posies-aloe-posy-field" target="_blank">Pretty Posies print by Darlene Zimmerman</a></u>. I have a popular Kona bundle I put together for <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sew and Quilt</a></u>, which is a complete FQ bundle of all 22 official <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/fat-quarter-bundles/" target="_blank">1930's Kona solids</a></u>. They are perfect for this QAL!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of course I couldn't leave without sharing some 1930's repro eye candy from Sew and Quilt with you! *plug, plug, plug*. On the left is the delightful <u>Pretty Posies FQ bundle</u>, it's subtle and sweet without bring over the top, plus it's 10% off ;-) On the right is a special <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/shop/the-farmers-wife-1930s-sampler-quilt-fat-quarter-bundle" target="_blank">Farmer's Wife FQ bundle</a></u> I put together for the release of Kerry's QAL. What a great bunch hey?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you fancy joining in <a href="https://verykerryberry.blogspot.com/p/farmers-wife-1930s-quilt-along.html" target="_blank">VeryKerryBerry's QAL</a>, you can find all the details <u><a href="http://verykerryberry.blogspot.co.uk/p/farmers-wife-1930s-quilt-along.html" target="_blank">here</a></u>. Kerry has lots of helpful tips and information on making the blocks using the foundation paper pieced method and other bloggers have been hosting to share their tips on the different methods of construction also. There is also a very useful <u><a href="https://verykerryberry.blogspot.com/2015/08/farmers-wife-1930s-quilt-along-errata.html" target="_blank">errata page</a></u> thats kept up to date so do take a look. (I reported no problems with my block).</span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">As well I don't think I could write a blog post today without mentioning the terrible events that have happened in Paris last night. Devastating. This is a photo from my trip to Nantes this year, my first time visiting the country. I've never been to Paris, but its a place I've always wanted to visit and hope to someday. </span><br />Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-38513705357362041602015-11-02T09:33:00.004+00:002020-01-27T16:53:10.079+00:00Lori Holt's Cozy Cottage Calendar: Blog Tour!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I'm kicking off the Lori Holt tour for her newest release; the Cozy Cottage 2016 Calendar! Lori, of <u><a href="https://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bee In My Bonnet</a></u> puts her unique quilty spin on this fun calendar which you can use and enjoy all year! As well, you have the pattern to make the mini quilt on the front cover...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">… and these cute pillows! Don't you just L-O-V-E that flag border around the cottage block!? A perfect finish. </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ieK5GKz4chQ/VjclXb2vAyI/AAAAAAAAGJU/2ydBCZ7i9MU/s1600/Lori_Holt_calendar_UK_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ieK5GKz4chQ/VjclXb2vAyI/AAAAAAAAGJU/2ydBCZ7i9MU/s1600/Lori_Holt_calendar_UK_5.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For my cozy cottage block, I decided on a Christmassy theme going all red, which I figured would be really sweet as a Christmassy pillow, or mini quilt for the upcoming festive season (not that long to go!). I made the larger 8" size. Lori has included pattern instructions for a 4" block and an 8" block. Whatever I decide to finish it into, I know I'll be using the border like Lori, for sure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you're a fan of the delightful Lori Holt Farm Girl style, you'l love this. Quilty, country styled photos are featured on every page, so each month will be a treat to turn over. A big thank you </span><u style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop</a></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> for my copy, I look forward to getting organised in 2016! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I also have </span><u style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">copies available in my Sew & Quilt shop</u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> too, for those who want to order from the UK/EU. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pssst… In other Lori Holt news new brand new Bloom Sew Simple templates have just been released and are now available at Sew and Quilt! Lori will be using these in her new QAL starting January to make the 'Bloom' quilt, which will be offered as a free pattern on the Riley Blake website.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The front is pretty nice too ;-) The quilt was a project I did for <u><a href="https://www.gathered.how/magazines-love-patchwork-and-quilting/" target="_blank">Love Patchwork & Quilting</a></u> magazine earlier this year, issue #23. I had a major thing for gingham at the time (and still do!) so we collaborated on an idea and I think it turned out quite well. It makes <i>the</i> perfect picnic quilt and I'm excited to test that theory out next summer since I didn't have a single beach day this year, boo! Yep, lots of picnics in the park and summer beach days I'm planning next year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It uses simple strip piecing so once you've got your fabrics cut and organised you'll speed through construction. I have <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilt-kits-and-patterns" target="_blank">quilt kits</a></u> available at <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sew and Quilt</a></u>, which includes the fabrics for the quilt top only, the pattern (at this time) is only available with LP&Q magazine. I managed to hunt down back issues <u>here</u>, if you're interested in making one. As well, I will be releasing the pattern myself next year once I'm able to do so. I'm planning another version in printed fabrics too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The quilting is a little wiggly for my liking, but hey, thats life! I quilted in '<i>straight'</i> lines with 1/2" spacing on the two end borders and then through the centre of each pieced row, and then again 1/4" either side. I wish now I'd gone with 1/2" all over, but I know for next time now ;-) I carried on the same fabric for the binding for a clean finish. It gives a nice contrast against the white borders on the front too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Always fun to see my name in print! Thank you again LP&Q! The girls over there are the best. Look out for their new sister magazine; <u><a href="https://www.gathered.how/magazines-todays-quilter/" target="_blank">Today's Quilter</a></u> too, its fab! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fabric: <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/kona-cotton-solids" target="_blank">Kona Solids</a></u> by Robert Kaufman Fabrics, backing and binding; vintage sheet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've also FINALLY found a place where I can take full photo's of my quilts outside so I'm extremely happy today! Its the little things eh! ;-) </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Have a great Sunday! Jessie</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been getting quite slack on the finished quilts and blog sharing, so let me today update you on my FINISHED Spell It With Moda quilt. I started this quilt back in 2014 when the blog hop started, it was such a cool idea (good job, <a href="https://my.modafabrics.com/inspiration-resources" target="_blank">Moda</a>!) and it perfectly tied in with my sister, Bianca being pregnant with her first baby ;-) so I had an excuse to pull out all my cute novelty 30s reproduction prints and primary colours for a happy baby quilt. I think it took me about a month or so to make all the blocks and finish the top. They were so fun to do! Then of course I folded it up and put off the quilting <i>'for another day'</i>… </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8 months later baby Benjamin was born, but alas the quilt wasn't ready. Doh. Festival Of Quilts prep, general life stuff got in the way, yada yada … it was always the bottom of the list. Then my patient (cough!) sister gently reminded me it was his birthday coming up in October, so perhaps I could finish it?? ;-) so I got to work last month and basted and quilted it. Finished the day before we travelled to London for his birthday, in typical last-minute-Jessie fashion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the best thing gifting the quilt! Sooo special. They all loved it, phew! Aren't they a cute bunch too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm super sad not to have any better official finished photos though, I can only blame myself for finishing it in the late afternoon and not being able to take any decent photos. Hopefully these iPhone pictures will do! I used a really nice backing fabric as well, which of course I forgot to photograph. It has a really fun scrappy binding which works well with the low-volume and Kona Snow background.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pattern: <a href="https://my.modafabrics.com/2014/02/spell-it-with-fabric-setting-directions/" target="_blank">Spell It With Fabric</a> by Moda (free)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fabric: 1930s novelty reproductions, Ducks In A Row by American Jane, <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/kona-cotton-solids-snow" target="_blank">Kona Snow</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are you like me and have ideas scratching around in your head or notebooks dotted about your house? I do, all the time! and they ALWAYS end up at the bottom of my to-do list never to see the light of day. Well, I couldn't hold this idea in any longer, and I'm so pleased!! Its a special quilt I've been plotting for *years* to release as a pattern, and since I often do projects for editorial titles I figured why not release this one myself?! Perhaps my English readers will think this design familiar? I drew my inspiration from Victorian floor tiles, which is a familiar scene in terrace and town houses up and down the country. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've used all my favourite fabrics, so it's 100% me, which feels amazing! And <i>the</i> best <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/carolina-gingham-fog-1" target="_blank">backing fabric</a></u> ever, officially! Sometimes we just need some 'selfish sewing' don't we? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The top is finished, prepped and backing fabric cut - now it's arrived with the long-arm quilter who can work some magic on it! While we wait for the finish next month I have a little helpful team of pattern testers, testing the measurements and dimensions for me ;-) then I'll be revealing the full finish at which point you can order the PDF or printed pattern at <u><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sew and Quilt</a></u>! Hooray! I'll be doing a few happy dances once this is all done! I love ticking things off my bucket list, can you tell?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm back with part 2 of my guide for working with apple core shapes using the English paper piecing method. So today we're going to be joining our shapes together. It can look a little bit intimidating due to the curved nature of the shape, but it's really quite simple once you have a little practise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gather your supplies; including your basted apple core shapes, needle, thread and scissors. I've recently switched to using </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/category/sewing-brand/superior" target="_blank">Bottomline threads by </a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href=" https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/collections/quilting-thread/" target="_blank">Superior</a> for EPP, and I can't recommend it enough. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take a length of thread (no longer than your arm span, to avoid getting tangled up), thread your needle and </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">knot the end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So place your two apple core pieces right sides together. Can you see where I've flipped these shapes? I'm going to sew right along those two opposing curved sides are, all we have to do is just adjust how we hold the pieces as we sew. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now with your pieces still held in the same position, begin whipstitching your shapes as you would do your regular straight-edge shapes (<a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2014/07/english-paper-piecing-basics-week-2_29.html" target="_blank">previous tutorial here</a>). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I find apple cores to be a very forgiving shape for not being visible from the front. Due to the shapes lying quite flat as opposed to the normal way of placing two shapes right sides together and whipstitching tightly, here you are almost skimming the fabric so you aren't 'eating' into the fabric very deeply, which is generally the problem when stitches are visible from the front. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once you reach the end, take 2/3 anchor stitches (just as you did at the start). You'll want to go through the two folds here to make everything secure. This is why we paid extra attention to <a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2015/09/tutorial-apple-cores-english-paper.html" target="_blank">basting</a> the corners of the apple cores; so we have nice crisp folds so the shapes are the same size and it matches up accurately. Knot your work to finish the seam. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your first pieces are joined! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As a general rule, I sew apple cores in rows adding in one shape at a time. Once you have your row complete you will want to add more rows one by one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I like to remove the papers once I have all sides joined so I can move my work more freely. I lie my work on a flat surface and work the seams with a whipstitch just as I did when joining the individual apple core shapes together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once you come to an 'intersection', where four shapes meet together. Catch your needle through the first folds of the lower shapes, repeat 2/3 times. Then repeat for the other two folds of the upper apple core shapes. This will make everything really secure and very neat from the front.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope my guide has helped you on your future apple core adventures! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Helpful things to recap and remember:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">* When basting your shapes, ensure you have nice tight, folded corners.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">* Don't snip into the curved edge too deep, otherwise your fabric will weaken and tear.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">* Use a neutral matching thread, if in doubt choose <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/superior-bottom-line-60wt-622-grey" target="_blank">grey</a>! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">* Remove paper templates once all sides are joined to allow more movement.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">* Use anchor stitches at the start and end of each shape and 'intersections'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm using the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/english-paper-pieces-3-apple-core" target="_blank">3" apple core templates</a> for this tutorial. You can find them in my shop <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you have any questions, just jot them below and I'll reply in the comments so we can all share. Likewise, if anyone has any tips, do share! I love testing new ideas. Jessie</span>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-88592549610684052832015-09-23T07:30:00.001+01:002021-05-19T17:04:55.197+01:00Tutorial // Apple Cores & English Paper Piecing: Part 1 / Basting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">As I've been progressing with my <a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2015/09/apple-core-english-paper-piecing.html" target="_blank">English paper pieced, apple-core cushion</a>, I thought I'd share a short guide on how I do <i>my</i> apple cores shapes (or Axe Heads, as they're sometimes known). I use the Sewline glue pen for curved shapes like apple cores and clamshells. Really I really cant recommend it enough for curves, I find its such an easier process than hand basting with a needle and thread. These days I glue baste most of my shapes for time-saving but I still thread baste larger straight-edged shapes. </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">So first things first. Take your paper shape and </span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">cut your fabric roughly 3/8" larger than the paper template</b><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">. For speed, cut a strip from your fabric the correct width you need for your chosen template, then sub-cut into smaller sections to match the length of your template. Stack the pieces together and trim around the shape with scissors to make multiple pieces. </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For regular straight-edged shapes I've suggested cutting your fabric pieces at least 1/4" larger as a minimum, but for curves you really need that extra as it makes the process a lot easier. If you go skimpy on the seam allowance, everything just gets a little bit fiddly. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b><u>TIP: </u></b>If possible, it's useful to use bias cut fabric. The bias cut has a stretch to it so you can manipulate corners and curves without bunching. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Snip into the two inner curves of the fabric.</b> This allows makes it easier to turn the fabric over the paper template without it bunching. Try not to cut too deep so you loose the seam allowance and the shapes become weak when sewn together. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Now follow my lead and <b>swipe your glue pen along the inner curve first</b>. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>(Note: I am left-handed, so these photos</i></span><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> will look backwards to a lot of you, I glue from left to right and turn/baste the shape in a anti-clockwise direction, if you're right-handed you will do the opposite, I think?)</i><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Outer curves are a little bit trickier than inner curves, which is why we start with that one first. Remember to <b>push firmly so you have a nice smooth edge without bumps</b>. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I use more glue than I would for straight-edge EPP shapes as you want them staying put, but still, you don't need tons of the stuff. If you need to re-shuffle the edge to get it lying smoother, do it quickly as it goes tacky quite fast. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Here's your basted apple core! Those tails will be covered when we join the shapes together so you <b>don't want to cut those tails off</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Would you mind very much indulging me while I <strike>brag</strike> tell about my cover photo on the front of the new <span id="goog_1593236735"></span>2016 Quilter's Desk Diary<span id="goog_1593236736"></span>! I was browsing Amazon one morning a few weeks ago and it popped up the 'you may also like' section, (I get caught with that all the time!) I thought, "I recognise that cushion!? Oh, it's MY cushion!". It's an image taken from the 50 Fat Quarter Makes book I contributed to last year, and the same publisher releases this desk diary each year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm so honoured to be the chosen photo for the cover, what a compliment! I can tell you, this will be kept in my 'scrapbook' of sorts and enjoyed for many years to come. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It seems September must be my month? As it's my month in the <a href="https://www.homespun.net.au/" target="_blank">Homespun</a> 2015 calendar too! This is a project I worked on last year, or the year before? (Wow, has it been that long?) It looks quite pretty hanging on my kitchen pantry. I should probably dig up the shelf edging and display that in my kitchen too! How silly of me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Have a great weekend! Jessie</span>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-81404555246764860202015-09-16T08:35:00.003+01:002021-05-19T17:02:10.433+01:00Apple Core English Paper Piecing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If you've ever wondered what my 'style' is, I really think this photo sums it up nicely. This is <i>so</i> me :-) I'm not pushing or promoting any kind of fabric, this is just me - all me, pulling from my stash. Like everyone, my quilting style and taste has changed and evolved over the years. I've never been one to really work from one collection, I always like to mix it up.</span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Here I've started work on an apple core project, which will be a new cushion to live on my sofa. I haven't got a plan of sorts, I'm just making it up as I go along (same old). Its almost the size I need, so once I get to that point I'll think about how I'll finish it. I'm using the <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/english-paper-pieces-3-apple-core" target="_blank">3" apple core english paper piecing shapes</a> from <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">my shop</a>. I'm glue-basting with these, I find it works so well with curved shapes. I'll post a few in action photo's on here so you get the gist of it, if you've not tried with this particular shape. </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For help with EPP you can view my </span><a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/p/tutorials.html" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">blog series here</a><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">, which includes a curved shape tutorial using clamshells as well. </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Wow, I'm ridiculously happy to finally tick this one off the list and share with you! Long time readers might remember me posting the tutorial to make this along with my finished top waaaay back in <a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2014/03/scrappy-irish-chain-quilt-pattern.html" target="_blank">March 2014</a>, and starting on the quilt in <a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2014/01/scrappy-new-year.html" target="_blank">January 2014</a>! </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I finally had it quilted by </span><a href="https://trudi-quiltingprolifically.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Trudi Wood</a><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> in July this year, finished just in the nick of the time for Festival Of Quilts in August. Trudi amazingly managed to squeeze it in her already huge schedule and I'm so thankful! Didn't she do a fantastic job! I knew this was far too big for me to handle, I just didn't have the space, energy, time or expertise (most importantly!) to quilt this mammoth 90" x 90" quilt! A job for the professional. I was also knee deep in preparations for the show so it made sense. I had it hanging in my Sew and Quilt booth at FOQ and it was just brilliant to receive so many lovely comments from people. Really, it was the cheering on I needed to keep me standing over the four days! I love having it on our bed now. That's the icing on the cake.</span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Photographing this quilt was no small task I can tell you! It took a total of 3 different photography locations, 2 willing assistants, 1 chair and (<i>almost</i>) a few tears once I'd stained the back of it it from draping it over a rusty fence. Yep I know, it was a really clever idea by me. All in the name of blogging of course. Thankfully, I managed to get that stain off once we got home, phew. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Fabric: Scrappy! Similar available at <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sew and Quilt</a>, <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/kona-cotton-solids-white" target="_blank">Kona White</a>, fabric in chains is <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/kona-cotton-solids-peony" target="_blank">Kona Peony</a>, binding is <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/kona-cotton-solids-woodrose" target="_blank">Kona Woodrose</a></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">To celebrate the finishing of my #ScrappyIrishChain, finally! I am now offering a FREE downloadable pattern for everyone! Hooray! Yep, it's been a busy weekend. I've had a free tutorial on the blog for quite a while now, so now I've spruced it up and turned it into a PDF so you can save it and print it ready to start sewing immediately! Or </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">refer back to it when you do want to make it :-)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>IMPORTANT UPDATE:</b> Please note there are errors in the cutting instructions. I'm unable to access the original file, however please make a note of the updated instructions on your pattern once printed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>You need (24) 2.5" x 6.5" rectangles</b>, not 6.5" x 6.5" rectangles as mentioned on pattern.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 1 of Block Assembly. <b>You need (12) pink squares and (4) white squares</b>, not the reverse as mentioned on pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 2 of Block Assembly. <b>You need (65) 2.5" scrappy squares</b>, not (66) as mentioned on pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Find the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-mI6XRlXy5WOEhYbi1nQnhJdEk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">free Scrappy Triple Irish Chain quilt pattern here</a>. Enjoy friends! </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Please do respect my hard work in creating the pattern, please do not sell or redistribute my pattern. Instead link or direct people to my website, I would be ever so grateful. Thanks so much, happy quilting! Jessie.</i></span></div>
Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-83789176987234330062015-09-12T17:54:00.000+01:002020-01-27T17:09:27.414+00:00Vintage Hexagons for English Paper Piecing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So you can probably imagine my absolute delight when my friend Sheilah from British Patchwork & Quilting magazine sent me some vintage hexagon pieces! I have to refrain from using to many ( !! ) in this blog post as it could get out of control, but let me tell you I certainly did a little yelp of excitement when I opened up the package. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inside were a whole collection of feedsack fabric hexagons! Each one as sweet as the next, with matching solid fabrics. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm *so* lucky to have received such a lovely a thoughtful gift so I</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> immediately put them to use and some are now sewn into new flower blocks for my GFG quilt. Yay! Below are the latest blocks I've been working on for my quilt. Can you guess below which are reproduction and which are 'real' vintage? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Included as well, were a collection of pre-cut leaf shapes, which were most likely destined to be an orange peel quilt design of sorts. I LOVE this little collection of prints, such a happy and eclectic mix, just my style. I'm looking forward to piecing those together, I'd love to appliqué them and turn into a fun mini quilt or cushion. </span><br />
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Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315870177659729706.post-26601942741062993722015-09-10T20:13:00.003+01:002020-01-27T17:11:03.173+00:00Sizzix Sailboat Mini Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Remember my <a href="https://blog.sewandquilt.co.uk/2014/12/naturally-nautical-quilt-finish.html" target="_blank">Naturally Nautical quilt</a> from last year? Yep. I had so much fun making that I decided to shrink the blocks this time round and go red! Here I've used <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/kona-cotton-solids-rich-red" target="_blank">Kona Rich Red</a> and <a href="https://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/products/kona-cotton-solids-snow" target="_blank">Kona Snow</a> (my favourite 'white') and a Denyse Schmidt print for backing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can find <a href="https://www.sizzix.co.uk/blog" target="_blank">part 1 (of 2) tutorial to make the Sailboat mini quilt</a> on the Sizzix blog. Enjoy!</span>Jessie Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16698732685656052549noreply@blogger.com6