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What's the best way to learn how to use my Gemini machine?

When I want to learn a new tool, I go basic!

It's SO MUCH easier to learn something new by using your scraps and staying focused on what is important, learning.

In the video I'm walking you through the whole process of how I cut up scraps to create my 'Free Quilts' like the green one behind me. I show you using the Gemini Die cutter step by step. it's SO easy!

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Below are some up close photos of things I mentioned in the video

This is the cutting side of the die

It's a 'ridge' and is NOT sharp, but it is very very durable and sturdy.

This 'ridge' edge FACES the fabric so the machine can 'press out' the shape.

This is the top side of the die, it's smooth

It must always face you when layering.

Here are my plates, they will look like this, curved. And they will have pressing marks on all them

GEMINI TIP: Rotate ALL the plates and the position of the die on it so you get full use of them. Do this EACH TIME you run the die through

Layering is Bottom to top

• Clear plate
• Metal
• FABRIC
• Die with ridge side DOWN
• Opaque Plastic plate
• Clear plate

I am cutting the squares and triangle to make 'free' quilts. There are units I sew as I start and stop patchwork projects.

Use your container lid to keep track of the dies and squares as you go

My Go To's shapes are

• 2.5" squares
• 2.5" HST
• 1.5" squares as I think I'll do some tiny 9paches for the center of stars
• Larger 3.5" squares

I keep my scrap containers in my Koala Studios cabinet

They are easy to get to and fit perfectly

I USE CLEAR Shoe Boxes with lids

VISIT Koala Studios to see all the wonderful sewing room furniture

I'm SO excited to have this fantastic deal exclusively for you!! Head over to the US website (LINK) or UK website (LINK) you can get a Gemini machine and the Build A Block die set, the COMBO is 25% off with FREE shipping using my link and my code PATSLOAN.

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Over the coming months I’ll have some projects for you and other fun ideas using the Gemini and Build A Block system. I can’t wait to share more with you!

Moda Bakeshop, Quilting travel, And more fun topics all today with Pat!

Guests Heather Long, Sujata Shah, Kim Schaefer, and Becky Goldsmith join Pat for a chat!

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Heather Long is a Moda bake shop contributor and wonderful designer at Coffee and Quilts. I knew I’d love her when I saw her website name! Heather designs doable projects that are fun and creative.

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I’ve always love Sujata Shah’s quilts and style. The are exciting, friendly to try, and gorgeous all at once. I can still remember meeting her and her husband at the trade show, it was delightful to meet in person! Sujata has done some incredibly exciting trips for quilters to India. Can’t wait to hear about those and get a few travel tips from her

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Kim Shafer of Little Quilt Company is a prolific author, fabric and quilt designer who is creating so many wonderful fabrics and projects we love. She is also a long time contributor to American Patchwork & Quilting’s family of magazines.

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I love catching up with the super Talented Becky Goldsmith. I first meet Becky at a trade show in Charlottesville, as I was just starting my business and I was then and still am, a huge fan of Becky’s work. She has a new book based on a fantastic quilt.

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