Block #8 is the 'Star' of the Ultimate Beginner Sew Along! Thank you for joining me and the Fat Quarter shop!
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- The FREE Patterns to download at the end it's in PINK
- A Video from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter shop
- My Tip on switching fabric & This block is in my Teach me To Quilt Book with see a peek inside
- SHARE YOUR block at the end
*** My Fabric for the Quilt along ***
- Bonnie Lane fabric
- Sewing with My Aurifil Thread.
- And during the sew along I'll be referencing to my Teach me book. If you have the book you can make notes, and be able to refer back to it for many of the things we'll be doing.
- I'm also using the KIT which is gorgeous!
- And another with SOMETHING BLUE
*** TIPS ***
- Always do the sew and flip by starting on the SIDE and not the POINT for Flying geese.
- Laser beam is built into my Babylock Solaris, It is also on several other Babylock machines including the Crescendo
- When trimming the flying geese I use this Seam Trimmer Ruler
*** Fabric position Tips ***
- When using my conversion sheet from solids to my Bonnie Lane, I decided I was not that fond of the corners being pumpkin color.
- I decided to switch to yellow to bring more yellow into the last row of the quilt. See all the blocks together below
**** VIDEO Lesson ****
Kimberly walks through the whole block making process with great tips
*** PEEK Into My Book ***
- This block is also in my Teach Me to make my First Quilt Book with a full quilt to make if you love stars!
- **See my Teach me About Triangles
- Ruler - my favorite for trimming
- Ruler 12.5" x 12.5"
- OLFA TOOLS
- Mini Iron
- Wool Pressing Mat
My 1st Version : Bonnie Lane
My 2nd Version: Something Borrowed I'm working with a Fat Quarter Bundle.
My 3rd Version:Is the kit! It is very fun to just follow the kit and concentrate on technique.
For me I love seeing how the quilts develop in other fabrics. Several of the designers sewing along are using other fabrics too, so be sure to visit them, links below.
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Tools I recommend:
- OLFA TOOLS, there is a combo of the True Blue mat and ruler! Also check out the folding mat, they work SO well if you want it for travel or have space issues
- 44% OFF - ON SALE The Jubilant it is a really great price and you might get free shipping to! Ships right to you and at 14lbs with a blanket stitch, it's amazing!
- You will need a few rulers to start. I highly recommend the 6.5" square and the 6.5" x 24.5" size to start. Also if you have not upgraded your rulers since your first beginner class... go NOW and do it, you'll wonder why you waited so long
- The Dritz Needle Inserter & needle Threader are a handy tool to have. Helps you hold your needle to replace it and if you don't have an automatic threader on your machine, this one works great
- Mini Iron
- Wool Pressing Mat
- The Thread cutter basket is SO useful! you can keep your Wonderclips or Alhabitties in it, top has a thread cutter, and the side has a magnet for pins!
- Last is a container for the project. I saw these and feel in love. They are REALLY Sturdy (I'm picky on that) and many colors and sizes. This one expands so it can be double the size if needed. I like to keep my project things all together. Since it folds up, I can store it if I don't have project for it.
Sew Along Schedule
Each week my friend Kimberly Jolly, who owns the Fat Quarter shop, will do a video week to show you how to sew each part of this quilt from start to finish. I will put her video here in my article about the block and tips I have for the week.
THE SCHEDULE - Video Tutorials & blog tips here Every Thursday
- July 24 for fabric supply list
- Supplies and Sewing Machine: August 1, 2019
- Sew Quilt Blocks 1-9: August 8-October 3, 2019
- Sew the Quilt Top Together: October 10, 2019
- Quilting the Quilt: October 17, 2019
- Quilt Binding: October 24, 2019
- We’ll show off our finished quilts on November 7!
- Visit the Fat Quarter shop and the designers sewing along- Tracie at Ricefordstreams Angie at a little patchwork Mathew Mister Domestic Karin at Blue Pip Designs Gina of Thread Graffiti Linden of VineLines Priscilla The Real Housewives of Cross Stitch Rebecca One Wee Bird Moda Fat Quarter shop
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