*** Bonnie Lane Sew Along Assignments ***
In this post
- Table Topper/Baby Quilt using the table runner kit!
- So many people asked me to run a small Sew Along with my Bonnie Lane fabric. So we'll use the Table runner kit but this time make it as a 2 x 2 setting using the kit backing as a border!
- JOIN IN, details are next!
- Drive Down Bonnie Lane The Big White House (above)
- Piece the Mini Quilts Tutorial
- Bonus Mini Quilt Pattern to Download
- Glow
- Share your Bonnie Lane quilt progress photos at the end!
*** Feb 6 to Mar 26 Table Topper ***
So many people asked me about using my Bonnie Lane fabric in a quick project, so here are the 4 big blocks we'll be sewing!!
This week pick up your kit, pattern is included in the kit
It's a nice easy pace to make a cute table topper or use as a baby quilt!
It will be 42" x 42". If you want it larger buy some border fabric or more of my fabric for a bigger quilt. The pattern also has several size options for larger quilts!
- Home Pattern http://shrsl.com/1tawf
- KITS = Include BACKING & binding - I'll use the backing for a border for a different look.
*** Drive Down Bonnie Lane Mini Quilts Fabric ***
Pattern
*** Piecing ***
- The directions start on page is 6 of Drive Down Bonnie Lane for the mini quilts.
- They are identical. Bellow are a few tips for sewing square in a square blocks.
- After this is a BONUS mini Logcabin quilt pattern and tutorial!
USEFUL Items:
*** Fabric and Starch ***
- Photo on the left are the fabrics for each mini quilt. Both use the light cream at the top.
- My big tip is to starch just the fabric you need.
- I prefer to wet it, then let it dry before pressing.
- I do this because
- i don't get any starch on my iron sole plate
- and I feel it works much better to let the starch dry as I think it's firmer than pressing it while wet
*** GREAT Tool ***
- I use the stand for the pattern pieces so I can see everything easily and it does not get lost under the fabric
Pattern Stand http://shrsl.com/1i7jn
- Draw the sewing lines on the back of the small squares, i use the iron away frixon pens.
- place squares on 2 opposite corners
- sew ON the lines
- Trim away
Frixon Pens http://shrsl.com/23q4m
- Sew the other 2 small squares
- press open
Try pressing seams open, it will help with your intersections
Here is the back of the block.
*** Bonus Mini Log Cabin TIPS ***
I wanted to try my hand at a mini quilt for the clothes line, so I designed a Bonus Logcabin
Download it below
- Cut all the pieces
- sew them following the pattern
Design Boards http://shrsl.com/1dlvq
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*** DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN ***
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*** My Bonus quilt ***
- I love the mini quilts!
*** What's Next ***
- Next time we'll do either the small stars and then the car and we are finished!
- NOTE - The Directional Car Images Need reversed for Fusible Applique Barb (the designer) gave all the shapes in the direction of the pattern cover. If you are doing fusible applique, all the directional shapes need reversed so the car is pointed to the right like you see in the photo.
- If you want to start piecing the stars, go for it!
Pattern
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*** Glow Sew Along **
I know some of you are still working on Glow
- Pattern
- A FEW KITS LEFT - Glow LAP SIZE shown with palm trees, includes pattern, fabric for top & fabric for binding
- My Bonnie Lane Fabric to buy your backing
*** The Jubilant Sewing Machine ***
I want you to see this great machine, it's got all you need in a compact size plus a fabulous price!
Buying a Jubilant
- 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!
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