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And Just like that.. a Blink and we are on Block #9 of the Ultimate Beginner Sew Along! Thank you for joining me and the Fat Quarter shop! You have become a REAL PRO with these 8 blocks, tackling a huge variety of things to learn or brush up on. Way to go!
- The FREE Patterns to download at the end it's in PINK
- A Video from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter shop
- Two sets of my blocks together
- 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 Solid KIT which is gorgeous!
- And another with SOMETHING BLUE
*** Blocks Together ***
- Something Borrowed blocks look fantastic!
- The sashings will be in the white blossom, which is a basic
My 2nd Version: Something Borrowed
My 3rd Version:Is the kit! when i wrote this it was waiting for the design wall to be empty
- I'm letting the setting order of these sit on the wall for a day so I can decide if i love it.
- I will be sashing with the cream roses from my Bonnie Lane Fabric line
- What border fabric would you use? The Green Floral? A Charcoal? Peach
LOOK At the fabrics and leave me a not which to use for the border!
My 1st Version : Bonnie Lane
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Kimberly walks through the whole block making process with great tips
I like where she shows you how to square up the HST using the markings on your long ruler. I know if you are just starting you dont have all the tools yet. Once you love quilting be sure to purchase a 6.5" square, you will use it ALL the time.
you got this!
We have two more weeks.
- Next week is sashing
- The week after is quilting tips.
My Plan
- Get all 3 tops sewn by the end. If I get two done I'll be thrilled!
- MAYBE start quilting my Bonnie Lane version. I know I'll send the Something Borrowed blue quilt out to be longarm quilted. Then I'll decide on how to get the solid version done.
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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
- 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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