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Online Quilt Magazine – Vol. 2 No. 9
Online Quilt Magazine.com
How To Use
Decorative
Blades in
Your Art
What’s New
From The Fat
Quarter Shop
Quilts
Have Fun
With
Pivoting
Quilting
Designs
NEW
Monthly
Quilt Label
Project
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Vol.2 No.9 – September 2011
Online Quilt Magazine Table of Contents
Let’s Have Fun With Pivoting Quilting Designs!……………………………………………………………………….…….Page 4
Using Decorative Blades In Your Art Quilts………..…………………………………………………………………….…….Page 8
Strip Piecing Quilt Patches and Blocks….……………………………………………………………………………………..…Page 16
Hints & Tips from Brannie …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 21
PROJECT – Denim Quilts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 23
What’s New From The Fat Quarter Shop ………………………………………………………………………………………Page 30
Letter From Singapore……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….Page 35
PROJECT – Quilt Label of the Month………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 39
BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Handy Andy Block……………..........................................................................Page 41
Today's Tips..........................................................................................................................................Page 43
YES – We Want To hear From You.......................................................................................................Page 44
Cover Photo of “Sashiko Sampler“ from www.Quilts-n-Bags.com
Letter from the Editor
Jody Anderson
Hi!
It’s officially Spring here in Australia now, and I couldn’t be happier!!! This is my favourite time of year,
with new flowers and leaves coming through, baby animals and birds to see and that feel of general
positivity that it all brings forth.
I couldn’t be happier too about this new Spring issue of our magazine. We have a great article from
Frieda Anderson and lots of photos of her wonderful bright quilts. There’s another set of new machine
quilting ideas from Leah, and Rose has another fun quilt project to try. And there’s plenty more as well!
We have started a new monthly series for you too, of Quilt Label designs for you to use on your own
projects. The first is a pretty Spring Flower design to stitch. Print off the design and adapt as you like.
It’s also time for a Spring–Clean Sale from our sister site, with a very generous Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer
from www.Quilts-n-Bags.com. Info on page 20.
Have a Great Month!!
Jody
Let’s Have Fun with Pivoting Quilting Designs!
By Leah Day from www.FreeMotionQuilt.blogspot.com
Pivoting is another family of free motion quilting
patterns that all work in similar ways.
If you remember back to last month’s lesson on
Independent Designs, we learned about several
designs that are all based on Stippling.
This month, let’s learn about a group of designs
that all work similarly to Paisley. This curvy, tear
drop shaped texture looks beautiful anywhere on
your quilts, can easily be expanded to cover a bed
quilt quickly, but also looks excellent when
stitched on a small scale on a wall hanging or
show quilt.
To quilt Paisley, start by stitching a simple tear
drop shape. Make sure to return to your starting
point so the tear drop shape is closed at the end.
Now pivot (that’s where the name Pivoting comes
from!) and echo this tear drop shape, returning to
the starting point.
In the graph below I’ve indicated the first tear
drop as #1, and the echo as #2. Pivot and echo
again to create #3
To continue with the design, travel stitch along
the last echo and branch off with a new tear drop
shape in a slightly different direction. Pivot and
echo this shape 3 - 5 times.
Now that you know the basics of Paisley, how can
we change this design to come up with more
designs in this family?
How about changing the starting shape to a heart
to create Heart Paisley? This pretty design will
cover your quilt with a flowing texture of hearts
sprouting in all directions!
First stitch a heart shape, then pivot and echo
that heart with a second heart. Continue to pivot
and echo as many times as you like, then travel
stitch and branch off with a new heart in a
different direction.
Once you get the hang of Heart Paisley, how
about triangles? Start with a triangle shape, then
pivot and echo with more straight lines to create
Pointy Paisley:
Pivoting Designs can be as simple or as complex
as you like! Spiral Paisley is a bit more complex,
but can easily be mastered with a little practice:
Once you have that first design mastered,
stitching more Pivoting Designs should be no
problem because all of these designs work in very
similar ways. Check out this entire family and
watch videos on how to quilt them at:
http://www.daystyledesigns.com/365fillerdesign
mainpivoting.htm
Would you like to learn more about
Pivoting Designs? Make sure to
check out Leah’s latest book From
Feathers to Flames being published
this month! Preorder your copy
today at:
To stitch this design, start with a tear drop, stitch
inside and quilt a spiral, then echo that spiral
back to the starting point. Pivot and echo the
tear drop shape, then branch off with a new
shape in another direction.
Just remember, you only need to master ONE of
these designs. Quilt one over your whole quilt
and memorize how it works.
http://www.daystyledesigns.com/q
uiltshop.htm
About the Author: Leah Day is the author of the Free
Motion Quilting Project, a blog project dedicated to
creating new free motion quilting designs each week and
sharing them all for FREE! Leah is also the author of From
Daisy to Paisley - 50 Beginner Free Motion Quilting Designs,
a spiral bound book featuring 50 designs from the project.
www.daystyledesigns.com
Using Decorative Blades in Your Art Quilts
By Frieda Anderson from www.friestyle.com
I am a fuser. I make most of my quilts by using
fusible web with my quilting fabrics to create
original art quilts. One of the great things about
using fusible web is that I get to use decorative
blades in my rotary cutter to create interesting
edges.
ergonomic handles. The ergonomic handles don’t
let the decorative blades work well.
Decorative rotary blades are made to be used in
45mm rotary cutter handles. I use four different
blades, but there are probably more designs
available. You can find these blades at fabric
stores, scrap booking stores or scrap book
departments in fabric stores, and of course on
line. I do not worry about different brands of
blade fitting into different brands of handles.
That doesn’t seem to be a problem except for
One of the classes that I teach is called, “Laughing
Leaves”. It is a fun, easy, yet challenging class. It is
fun because you are using the many different
decorative blades, easy because the shapes are
simple, yet challenging because there is no set
pattern or design except the one you create.
Every time I teach this class and make the project,
it turns out differently. Here are a couple of
variations on that quilt design:
I want to show you several creative ways to use
the decorative blades to introduce interest and
pattern into your art quilts.
First let’s make a simple leaf design and then I’ll
share with you how I use decorative blades to
create my bindings. Let’s start with the most
common of the decorative blades, the pinking
and the wavy blade.
You can always find these two blades at the big
chain stores or online.
Start out by applying fusible web to the back of
your washed fabric. I have found that fusible web
works so much better when the fabric has already
been washed. Put a decorative blade in your
rotary cutter.
You can then build leaf shapes easily with just a
few cuts:
I actually have many rotary cutter handles and
keep all of my different decorative blades in their
own handle. That way, I can use them very easily.
I love to make leaves with my decorative blades,
and I think they are some of the easiest things to
make. You don’t need to mark a pattern or
design, just make two cuts with the blade to
create an elliptical shape.
I also like to use the decorative blades to create
the binding on most of my quilts. Here are the
steps to make your binding:
1. Fuse the web onto the back of the fabric
to be used for binding.
2. Allow to cool, then peel off the paper.
Save the paper.
3. With a regular straight blade in the rotary
cutter, cut 4 lengths of fabric about 1 inch
longer than needed for the edge of the
quilt.
4. With a decorative blade in a rotary cutter
(I keep a separate cutter with the
decorative blades on them), and using a
ruler as your edge, cut the binding at least
1.25 inches wide or wider depending on
your preference. Remember, it will be
folded in half.
5. Using a pencil, mark a line on your quilt
top 1/2 inch from the squared up edge.
This line needs to extend around the
entire quilt.
6. Place the quilt on an ironing surface and
put a piece of release paper or parchment
paper under one side of the quilt so that
the parchment paper extends beyond the
edge of the quilt.
7. Place the binding on top of this side of the
quilt with the decorative edge laying over
the pencil mark using the pencil mark as
your guide. (half of the long side of the
binding will be laying on the parchment
paper.)
8. Press in place with a hot dry iron. Let this
cool then peel it up off of the parchment
paper.
9. Fold the portion of the long edge of the
binding to the back of the quilt and press
it in place using a hot dry iron.
10. Do two opposite sides like this. Press on
both sides of the quilt and then trim the
ends even with the quilt edge.
11. With the remaining two edges, position
the binding and press in place. On the
back side at the ends, fold over the extra
1/2 inch around the corner and finger
press into place. Then fold the back up
and press it into place.
12. Use decorative threads to top-stitch in
place on the front. You can also use the
fancy stitches on your machine to create
additional pattern to top-stitch in place.
13. Many different pieces of fabric can be
fused together to create multiple fabric
bindings on one piece.
I have five tricks to share with you so that you will
be more successful using the decorative blades in
your work.
Trick #1
Trick #4
When using the decorative blades to cut fused
fabric, remove the backing paper first. By
removing the paper, you are going to get a much
cleaner and sharper cut, and you will also keep
the blades sharper for a longer time.
Always try to cut with the fused side of the fabric
facing up. That way the fabric won’t stick in the
surface of your mat.
Trick #2
Turn your cutting mat over to the wrong side
when using the blades because they will score
your mat, and the mat will not self-heal. I keep a
separate smaller mat on my cutting area to use
with these blades.
Trick #3
Stand up and put your weight behind the blade.
These are curved blades with many points. You
need to bear down and press hard while cutting
straight down with the blade.
Trick #5
A little goes a long way. While decorative blades
are fun to use and create great whimsy and
excitement in your work, using them excessively
can make your work look like a circus quilt.
I love using the decorative blades in my work and
have discovered all kinds of fun things to do with
them. I hope you have fun experimenting with
decorative blades. Following are some of the
pieces I have made using these blades and fusible
web.
About the Author:
Frieda Anderson is an Award-winning Quilt-maker,
Author and teacher. She discovered hand dyeing
fabric 20 years ago, and now works almost exclusively
with her own hand dyed cotton and silks, used in her
fused and pieced quilt creations. Frieda’s hand dyed
fabric and original patterns can be purchased from her
website at http://www.friestyle.com. Readers can also
enjoy her weekly updates and tips on her blog at
http://www.friestyle.blogspot.com.
Strip Piecing Quilt Patches and Blocks
By Penny Halgren from www.How-To-Quilt.com
If you are sewing a block together that has a simple 9-patch with alternating colors, the fastest way to
sew it together is by using a technique called "strip piecing." Follow the step-by-step instructions
below:
Cut strips for your block or patch.
The width of your strips depends on the size patches in your
block (or patch). If you want 2 inch finished size squares, cut
your strips 2-1/2 inches wide.
If you want the dark fabric in the outer corners, you will need
twice as many dark fabric strips as light fabric strips.
Sew sets of strips together in pairs. Remember to reserve
some strips of each color to attach to these strip units.
Add the reserved strips onto the sides of each of the strip pairs.
Add a light strip next to a dark strip to make a Light-Dark-Light
unit.
Add a dark strip next to a light strip to make a Dark-Light-Dark
unit.
You will need extra Dark-Light-Dark units to complete your 9
patch block or patch.
Once you have the units sewn together, press the seam
allowances on the strips toward the darker fabric.
Doing this will allow these units to nestle in nicely with each
other as you cut them apart and sew the 9-patch block or patch
together.
Now you are ready to cut units off the long piece.
Cut these units the same width as your strips. If your plan is to
have 2 inch finished size squares, you will cut these 2-1/2
inches wide - just as you cut the strips 2-1/2 inches wide.
Now cut pieces off of the Dark-Light-Dark strip. The pieces will
be the same size as you just cut from the other strips.
These will be added to the pairs to complete the 9 patch.
Sew the pairs together - on either side.
Once the pairs are sewn together, open them up, and attach
the remaining row.
This is the Dark-Light-Dark unit you cut from the single strips.
Attach this next to the Light-Dark-Light unit.
Sew the final unit onto the "bottom" of the 9 patch. Be sure you
attach it to the correct side. It will fit next to the Light-Dark-Light
unit.
As you can see, this is a pretty easy process. And, of course, you
can reverse the colors so that the light squares are in the
corners.
The finished strip-pieced 9 patch.
About the Author:
Penny Halgren is a quilter of more than 27 years, and enjoys sharing her love of quilting with others. Sign up for
her free quilting tips, quilt patterns, and newsletter at http://www.How-to-Quilt.com
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Hints and Tips From Brannie
By "Brannie" Mira-Bateman
rearranging the furniture and my toys several
times a day. If I run fast enough I can slide the
mats around and my tunnel and tent can be
turned upside down if I go like mad and what
about unpaid ‘quilty’ help?” Mum was already
writing and I don’t think she listened.
We’ve just had a Census to fill in, whatever that
is. Mum read out the questions and Dad and I
answered her.
“How many bedrooms in your residence?” she
asked. Dad said “3, or 4 if you count the laundry
where Brannie sleeps.” I said, “Lots and lots. I
can sleep anywhere!”
Next question: “Did the person look after a child
without pay?”
Dad said, “Yes we look after Brannie. Mark that
square – ‘Looked after a child other than our
own.’” Mum marked, No.
Mum wrote “3 bedrooms.”
Next question: “How many hours of domestic
work did the person do last week?”
Next: “Does the person speak English at home?”
Mum said, “I wonder if they mean quilting work?”
Dad said, “I did full time work doing gardening
and maintenance.” I said, “Well, I am flat out
the census later. I wonder what the paper tastes
like?
Well, I thought, I speak Burmese, but they seem
to understand me OK. That wasn’t a space for
that on the form.
Love Brannie,
Next: “Does the person ever need someone to
help with or be with them for self-care
activities?”
the Quilt Block of the Month Club Cat!
Yes! Yes! I said. …”help with body movement
activities…” That’s for sure! Throwing my little
toys, playing chasing and boo-ing. Didn’t seem to
be a space for that answer.
What's Christmas without all those
lovely handmade goodies?
“…help with communication activities…” Well,
obviously I can’t type this on the computer; Mum
has to help there. (I’m still trying to find the
mouse she talks about.)
I’ll check the answers before the lady calls again.
I talked to her through the door when she put it
under the mat.
Mum has just finished a new quilt top, so I’m
needed to check out how it feels. I’ll get back to
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Denim Quilts
By Rose Smith from www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
Do you find yourself hoarding denim jeans because they don't fit
or you don't like them anymore but they are too good to throw
away?
One option is obviously to give them to a charity shop, but
another option is to make them into a denim quilt.
The size of the blocks is limited by the size of the jeans that you
are cutting up. I could get much larger strips from the boys' left
over jeans than I could from my daughter's jeans.
I settled for 4.1/2" blocks so that I could use several different
sizes of jeans to give some variety in the colour of my denim
quilt.
Cut away the seams and hems - no point in trying to unpick those seams with several layers of stitching.
I usually try and save the zips, but that ends up a bit like my fabric stash: the zip I need for a project is
never quite the same size or colour as anything in my zip collection.
Having cut panels of fabric from several pairs of denim jeans, cut
them into strips of 4.1/2" width.
These are cut into strips 8.1/2" long and 4.1/2" squares - 2
squares for each 8.1/2" strip.
With right sides together and using a 1/4" seam, sew two
squares together and then sew the resulting strip to an 8.1/2"
strip. This creates the basic 8" quilt block. For this quilt I used 5
rows of 5 denim quilt blocks (25 quilt blocks in all). I used a
pocket for one of the blocks, so I made 24 quilt blocks as shown
Denim is obviously much thicker than quilting fabric. When I was
chain sewing the blocks together, I found that as the needle
moved from one block to the next the denim would not move
forward smoothly. Pressing down with my index finger just to
the left of the needle helps solve this problem because I was
pushing the fabric down onto the machine feet so that they grab
the fabric and move it forward.
I was worried by the thought of very bulky seams, so I pressed the seams open. That's also the reason
that I put sashing between the quilt blocks of the denim quilt.
For the pocket quilt block, I could not cut a big enough piece of
fabric round the pocket to make an 8.1/2" square, so I measured
the size of the square that I did have (6") and added strips of
denim round the edges to make the square up to 8.1/2". That
meant adding 3" strips because of seam allowances
When I had 25 blocks, I laid them out and moved them round a
bit so that the different colours were distributed fairly evenly.
The sashing is made from strips 1.1/2" wide by 8" long. You will
need 20 of these to sew between the denim quilt blocks.
Working from the left hand block of the top row, add a strip of
sashing to the right hand side of the first quilt block and then sew
the next quilt block to this sashing. Continue across the row. You
should end up with 5 denim quilt blocks connected by 4 strips of
sashing, with no sashing at either end of the row. This will be
added later.
Do the same with the next 5 blocks to make the 2nd row. I usually put the pocket block in the middle of
the 3rd row. Keep going until you have 5 rows of denim quilt blocks.
In order to join the rows together you will need sashing the length of each row - about 44". This is
just longer than 1 strip across the width of the fabric so you will need to join 2 pieces of 1.1/2" strip
and you will need 6 strips to join all the rows and have a strip at the top and bottom of the quilt top.
Sew a strip of sashing across the top and bottom of the 3rd row.
I find it easiest to start with this row as it has to be in the middle
because of the pocket. It doesn't matter then if you change the
order of the other rows as you are sewing.
Sew the 2nd and 4th rows above and below and add a strip of
sashing above and below them. Add the 1st and 5th rows and
again add sashing above and below. You should now have 5
rows of denim quilt blocks beginning and ending with sashing
but with no sashing down the sides.
Measure the length of the denim quilt top - it should be about 46.1/2". Cut 2 lengths of sashing and add
down each side. That's the denim quilt top complete.
For this denim quilt I decided to bring the backing forward for binding, so I cut the backing fabric about
2.1/2" wider than the denim quilt top all the way round. So if your quilt top measures 46.1/2" square,
you will need to cut the backing 51.1/2" square. The wadding only needs to be slightly larger than the
quilt top to allow for any shrinkage when quilting.
I quilted about 1/4" away from the seam. Do
remember to check your tension - these layers are
probably thicker than you normally sew and your
tension may need adjusting.
Trim the wadding to the quilt top and trim the
backing to about 2" beyond the quilt top.
To make the binding on the straight edges, fold
the raw edge of the backing in to the edge of the
denim quilt top.
Then take the fold and pull it over the edge of the
quilt top by about 1/4". Sew in place. I always
slipstich this part by hand, but many people do
machine sew it.
For the corners, it helps to cut off a triangle to give
a smoother corner.
Cut the triangle to leave about 1/4" of backing
fabric beyond the corner of the quilt top.
Fold that diagonal edge down over the corner and
then fold the edges leading up to the corner twice
as you have been doing on the straight edge.
You now have an attractive, durable denim quilt
and you have also recycled several pairs of jeans.
Well done!
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Let us take You on a Quilting Adventure! Whether
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What's New from The Fat Quarter Shop
by Kimberly Jolly from www.FatQuarterShop.com
We're pleased to be able to bring you a selection
each month of the Newest Fabric Releases and
the new season fabric "must haves".
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Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket for Moda
The splendor of the silver screen and the
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Etchings by 3 Sisters for Moda
Classic French elegance is captured beautifully in
this collection of lush botanical designs, some
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Damasks and tapestry prints, as well as a lovely
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Etchings by 3 Sisters is available in fat quarter
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Letter From Singapore
By Pamela Davis of Patchwork Quint-essential
Singapore is a hub for travel destinations, but alltoo often it is merely a stopover. If you can
manage a few hours’ escape there, Arab Street is
a Mecca for quilters.
Only one block in length, Arab St is about a half
kilometre walk from MRT (Train station) Bugis.
Even if you are there on a Friday, you will still find
plenty of shops open.
There are quite a few shops selling top quality
quilters’ cottons, often Japanese in name, but not
necessarily in design. Japanese must love
American and European-style patchwork prints!
As you walk down the short street, you’ll also run
a gauntlet of bolts of luxurious silks and racks of
delicate pashmina scarves. Not to mention rolls
of elegant carpets!
But back to patchwork…….My all-time favourite
shop is Aik Bee Textile Co. Apart from cottons on
bolts, it has an ever-changing selection of precuts
ranging in lengths from about 2-4 metres.
I never cease to be able to find some ‘musthaves’ in the neat piles. The owner, Pak Lee is a
charming multi-lingual, who treats every
customer as a lifelong friend!
And price? It may vary according to the rapport
you have allowed Pak Lee to achieve! But no
matter, because even if you are feeling a bit shy,
you will both be delighted with the outcome.
After all, that is what bargaining is all about!
relatively cheap in Singapore. Get your
shopkeeper to call you one.
For a meal, or just a snack, Bussorah St, which
runs parallel to Arab St has a multi-cultural range
of eating opportunities. My favourite is Alaturka enticing not only for its cuisine, but also for its
gorgeous royal blue, white, red and turquoise
patterned tiles and plates adorning the walls,
which are perfect for appliqué inspirations!
Oh, before I sign off, there is also a beautiful
selection of ‘bling’, for those of us who feel the
urge to gild the lily. From sequins to Swarovski
crystals, they can be found in shops, threaded like
the jewels they sell, along Arab Street, too.
Singapore is much more than a stopover, it is a
quilter’s nirvana!
From Pamela - en route to England
About the Author:
Pamela Davis has been an avid sewer since she was 10
years old. She has always been interested in colour and
design, and came to patchwork by happy accident.
If you need cotton thread or any haberdashery,
walk for ten minutes down North Bridge Road to
Jalan Sultan and the Textile Centre. If you’ve
bought too much to carry, don’t worry! Taxis are
Pamela’s business – “Patchwork Quint-essential” is based in
Canberra, Australia; you can visit Pamela in her studio, or it
is quite possible that she can bring 12 boxes of exclusive
Asian fabrics to you and your patchworking friends. Just
contact her on 0448 232 647, or 06292 3727 or email on
[email protected] to organize a Patchwork Party.
Please leave a message, if she is out Party-ing!!
Novocastrian Quilters Ready for a Busy Period
By Marilyn Urane
Novocastrian Quilters are gearing up for a very
busy time during the next couple of months
commencing with the Craft & Sewing Affair at the
Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Australia next
weekend.
Thanks to Zig-Zag sewing at Georgetown who
have lent them two sewing machines they are
intent on making a quilt top a day over the 4 days
of the show. These quilt tops will then be quilted
and handed onto Kaleidoscope at John Hunter
Children’s Hospital so that patients can choose
their own quilt to keep when they commence
their treatment.
The quilters will be demonstrating various forms
of quilt making as well as displaying many of their
award winning quilts from their two recent
challenges, “Ugly Little Challenge” and Quilt Me a
Rainbow”.
Then on 8th & 9th October their own Members’
Quilt Exhibition will be held at New Lambton
Community Centre, 14 Alma Rd, New Lambton.
The exhibition will be open from 9am to 4pm
daily with free workshops daily. On Saturday at
10am & 2pm Quilters World Online Shop will be
demonstrating machine quilting as well as selling
all types of quilting DVD’s and patchwork notions.
On Sunday at 11am Onpoint Patchwork will be
demonstrating how to get the most out of your
templates while at 2pm Blueberries at Wyong will
show you how to get perfect points and leaves.
This year’s raffle quilt recipients will be shared
between the Lupus society and Harry’s House, a
holiday house a Stockton, for families of children
with terminal illness. Tickets are $2.00 each.
So why not come along, see the quilts, enjoy a
workshop and sit down and relax with a
Devonshire tea while buying from the handmade
stall.
Contact Marilyn 0402 024 954 or Elizabeth
02 4967 4363 or check out the website
http://novocastrianquilters.webs.com
They Thought I was Nuts When I Told Them I
Found a Beautiful Jelly Roll at the Quilt Shop
But Their Eyes Sparkled When They Saw the Delicious
Heirloom Quilt I Created from Those Easy-to-Use Pre-cut
Strips of Fabric!
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for most quilters is choosing the fabric
for their quilt and knowing that the individual fabrics they select will go
with each other to create the beautiful design they want to enjoy for
decades, and leave for future generations.
And the second biggest obstacle to progress on a quilt is cutting the fabric.
Most of the fabric you bring home from the store is in yards or partial
yards. Then you have to line the fabric up so you are sure to get a straight
cut, trim off the raw edges making sure everything is even, and then you
are ready to cut strips.
And, if you are anything like I am, as careful as you are, the ruler slips, the
cat jumps up on the table, someone slams the door and yells “hello” – any
one of which causes you to miss the straight cut by the tiniest amount –
but it’s enough to make the strips uneven and your blocks not fit when
they are sewn together.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the two biggest obstacles to progress on a quilt
were completely gone? They can be when you use jelly rolls or Bali Pops to
create your quilt.And now you can learn techniques that will shortcut your
quilt making using those fun jelly roll strips using this informative and easyto-follow video instruction:
www.How-to-Quilt.com/jellyrollquilt.php
Project – Quilt Label of the Month
From www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
With the start of Spring here in Australia, we’ve
decided to start a new ongoing monthly series of
quick quilt projects too.
We will now bring you a new Original Quilt label
design to try each month.
It is important to attach a label to each quilt you
make with the date, your name and details like
the name of the Quilt and for whom it was made.
Any of the story behind the quilt is always good
to add too, as that way future generations will
have more information on the making of your
quilt!
To start, we have our Spring Flowers Label. We
recommend you stitch this design with 2 strands
of embroidery floss in colours of your choice to
match your quilt. Try using back stitch, lazy daisy
stitch and colonial or French knots for the dots.
Print the design from the following page and
enlarge if you’d like. You can then write on (or
embroider) the label details as you wish.
Enjoy!
These labels will be provided as line designs, as
(with all of our designs), you will have a choice on
how you decide to make your label. Many can be
appliqued, and all can also be hand embroidered,
following the same design.
Block of the Month
This month’s block is quite a striking looking
pieced star block. You will be able to chain piece
a good portion of this block too.
To make this 10 inch block as shown, you will
need 4 different fabrics, and once you have
rotary cut the pieces according to the Cutting
Diagram, you can piece them together as shown.
7. It's not immoral, illegal or fattening. It calms
the nerves, gratifies the soul and makes me feel
good.
Today’s Tips:
I found these 10 Good Reasons To Buy Fabric
(like we NEED any reason!)…
8. Because it's on "SALE."
1. It insulates the cupboard where it is kept.
9. Because I'm worth it.
2. It keeps the "economy" moving, it is my duty to
support cotton farmers, textile mills and fabric
shops.
10. And buy it now, before your husband retires
and goes with you on all your shopping
expeditions!!
3. It is less expensive and more fun than
psychiatric care.
Send your tips to share to Jody at
[email protected] and we’ll include
them in a future issue.
4. It's a contest - the one who dies with the most
fabric wins.
5. It keeps without refrigeration, you don't have
to cook it to enjoy it, you'll never have to feed it,
change it, wipe it's nose or walk it.
6. Like dust, it's good for "protecting" previously
empty spaces in the house, like the ironing board,
laundry basket, the dining room table etc.
YES, We Want to Hear From
You!
"Quilt-y" Sayings…
As our Online Magazine continues to grow each
month, we need your feedback in order for us to
continue to improve our publication for you.
Stitch your stress
away.
When life throws you
scraps, make a quilt
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suggestions, Hints or Tips of your own that
you'd like included, or if you know anyone
we should include a story on!
Please send me an email with your Testimonial,
Tip, Suggestion or Enhancement – I'd love to hear
from you!
If you'd like to submit an Article, or a Project
for Publication, or take advantage of our Very
Very Reasonable Advertising Rates, please
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