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This week’s designer is Deb Strain and her block is the classic OHIO STAR. OUR BLOCK #9: OHIO STAR (6″ Finished) …… PIECING INSTRUCTIONS: If you’ve been following along on my MBH5 journey, you know I don’t prefer to piece my QST [hourglass] units as depicted in the Moda Pattern Sheet, as it creates bias along the edges. See my Group 1, Week 2 BLOG POST for specific instructions – and a handy diagram – on how I create my QST variations. Eliminate cutting for [B] and [C]. Instead… For a…
Last year, we did a blog post titled SWEET CARROTS: A PATTERN REMIX, where we took my LE RADISH pattern and repurposed it to make the sweetest bundle of stuffed carrots! We offered kits to make your own and had an overwhelmingly positive response. Be sure to visit the SWEET CARROTS blog post for all the modification instructions [Note: you will still need to purchase the LE RADISH pattern]! This year, we had inspiration to create another fun carrot-inspired fabric bundle for Spring/Easter, and before I knew it, I got swept away into a pieced version of these…
This week’s designer is Crystal Manning and her block is called SPARKLE. Be sure to check out her BLOG, where I’m certain she will have all the details and tips on her lovely block. OUR BLOCK #8: SPARKLE (12″ Finished) …… PIECING INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 3: Flying Geese – as usual, I opt for the SEW & FLIP method. Eliminate written cutting instructions for [D] & [E]. Instead: For a 6″ block, cut: For a 12″ block, cut: …… STEP 5 & 6: HSTs – the MODA pattern sheet shows the center…
If you caught my PREVIOUS BLOG POST and are making the JANUARY BLOOMS pattern using a LINEN CUPBOARD dessert roll, then you are likely aware you’ll have some leftovers. We wanted to make sure we used them up, so we created this fun patchwork drawstring bag. So cute, right?! Of course, you can use up ANY of your scraps to create these fun bags. I see a few more in my future, too! The oversized sizing of this one is what makes it particularly useful for me. Coming in at 13″ x 18″ before scrunching up…
…and we’re back with another American Patchwork & Quilting (APQ) issue, exploring the conversation on modern vs. traditional quilting! For the April 2024 issue, I invited Alison Glass to join me. I’ve long admired her bold use of color and distinctive style. Together, we decided to explore the WEATHERVANE block! If you missed our first APQ [modern vs. traditional] conversation, be sure to head to THIS BLOG POST to read about log cabin favorites with Alexia Abegg from Ruby Star Society! OUR QUILT We used a variety of Fig Tree & Co. collections, and even…