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I can't WAIT to see your blocks sewn into your quilt top! So many gorgeous blocks have been shown, you have really done a fabulous job keeping up!
- The FREE Layout Pattern to download at the end it's in PINK
- A Video from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter shop
- Borders I auditioned
- SHARE YOUR block at the end
*** My Fabric for the Quilt along ***
I have not set the solid fabric blocks from the kit yet. That might be a winter project. Or I might just get it done soon!
- Bonnie Lane fabric
- Sewing with My Aurifil Thread.
- the Solid KIT which is gorgeous!
- And another with SOMETHING BLUE
*** Blocks Together ***
- This is how I auditioned for the borders on my Bonnie Lane Version.
- I took a photo of each border fabric pinned up. - CLICK the photo and it will show you all the borders. I can't get it to run in the article here
- Then put all those into a folder.
- Opened the folder so I could see them all and decide which looked best.
**** VIDEO Lesson 1 ****
Kimberly on how sashings and border
**** VIDEO Lesson 2 ****
Kimberly on how to piece the backing
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*** DOWNLOAD the LAYOUT ***
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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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