TQC Journal | issue 140

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  - - - - - - - - - - Homeward Bound - - - - - - - - - -

Cutting the block
From 2 different prints, cut: 2 squares, 3"x 3"

Making the Block

Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the
wrong side of the lighter square from each pair.
Place the marked square on the darker square, right
sides together. Sew 1/4" from both sides of the drawn
line. Cut on the line to yield two half-square-triangle
units; trim them to 2-1/2" square. 

Lay out half-square-triangles in two rows,
join the units in each row together, nesting
seam allowances. Sew the two rows together. 
Block should measure 4-1/2" square,
including seam allowances.

Add 1-1/4" cut borders to each side of block,
press and add top and bottom borders. 
Finish by machine or hand quilting and bind using 
single thickness binding. 

  - - - - - - - - - - Rail Fence - - - - - - - - - -

Cutting the block
From four prints, cut: 1 rectangle, 1-1/2" x 4-1/2"

Making the Block

Join four rectangles on long edge to make a Rail
Fence block measuring 4-1/2" square

Add 1-1/4" cut borders to each side of block,
press and add top and bottom borders. 
Finish by machine or hand quilting and bind using 
single thickness binding. 

  - - - - - - - - - - New Album - - - - - - - - - -

Cutting the block
From first print, cut: 4 rectangles, 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"
       1 square, 2" x 2"
From second print, cut: 4 squares, 1-1/2" x 1 -1/2"
2 squares, 2" x 2", cut once diagonally

Making the Block

Fold the 2" square in half vertically and horizontally,
and lightly crease to mark the center of each side. Fold
the triangles in half, and lightly crease to mark the center 
of the long side. Stitch triangles to opposite sides of square,
matching the center creases. Stitch triangles to the remaining 
sides of the square to make the center unit. Trim the unit
to measure 2-1/2" square, including seam allowances.

Arrange the center unit, 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangles and
1-1/2" squares in three rows. Sew the pieces together in 
rows. Join the rows to make a New Album blocks,
measuring 4-1/2" square, including seam allowances. 

Add 1-1/4" cut borders to each side of block,
press and add top and bottom borders. 
Finish by machine or hand quilting and bind using 
single thickness binding. 

TQC Journal | issue 139

This edition of the TQC Journal is full of some fun stuff. First up
the 2026 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection is finally here!
You can read all the details and place an order here. 
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Count up your quilty friends and take advantage of the
quantity discounts for all your holiday gifting needs.
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Please note: When you receive your postcard collection you will
notice that the November postcard ( Log Cabin) is mistakenly labeled
May. All patterns are correct and you will still have loads of fun
stitching these little cuties. So sorry, thanks for understanding. 

The 2025 Mini-a-Month Projects are coming to end.
This months quilt is full of fall charm and will go together with ease. 
Be ready to stitch along with me next year and grab your set
of the 2026 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection here. 
Harvest Hot-pad Stitch Along

Welcome to my newest Stitch Along. I am so glad you are joining me. 

Obviously I have stitched ahead but I will be sewing along with you in spirit.

Here are a few details for you to keep in mind. 

1. I will be posting three blocks every other week. This project will be 

completed by November 17th. 

2. The Potholder style allows you to quilt as you go. Once you
have completed a block finish it off with a little hand quilting
and a single thickness binding. Check out my tutorial 
on finishing a small quilt for details instructions. 
Find the video here. 

3. If you would prefer to finish your quilt in a more traditional 
style, join the blocks using 1-1/4" x 6 sashing strips
and 1-1/4" square cornerstones.  

  - - - - - - - - - -Framed Four Patch  - - - - - - - - - -

Cutting the block
From 2 different prints, cut: 4 squares, 1-3/4" x 1-3/4"
From 2 different prints, cut: 2 strips, 1-1/4" x 3"
2 strips, 1-1/4" x 4-1/2"

Making the Block

Make Four Patch blocks using 1-3/4" squares.
Add 1- 1/4" x 3" strips to opposite sides
of four patch, then add 1-1/4" x 4-1/2" to 
remaining sides. Block should measure
 4-1/2" square, including seam allowances. 

Add 1-1/4" cut borders to each side of block,
press and add top and bottom borders. 
Finish by machine or hand quilting and bind using 
single thickness binding. 

  - - - - - - - - - - Broken Dish - - - - - - - - - -

Cutting the block
From 2 different prints, cut: 2 squares, 3"x 3"

Making the Block

Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the

wrong side of the lighter square from each pair.

Place the marked square on the darker square, right

sides together. Sew 1/4" from both sides of the drawn

line. Cut on the line to yield two half-square-triangle

units; trim them to 2-1/2" square. 

Lay out half-square-triangles in two rows,

join the units in each row together, nesting

seam allowances. Sew the two rows together. 

Block should measure 4-1/2" square, including seam allowances.

Add 1-1/4" cut borders to each side of block,
press and add top and bottom borders. 
Finish by machine or hand quilting and bind using 
single thickness binding. 

- - - - - - - - - - Bowtie - - - - - - - - - -

Cutting the block
From first print, cut: 2 squares, 2-1/2" x 2-1/2
2 squares 1-1/2" x 1 1/2"
From second print, cut: 2 squares, 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"

Making the Block

Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the 
wrong side of 1-1/2" squares. Place the marked square
on the opposite square in one corner, right sides together.
Sew on line and trim 1/4" from stitch line. Press. 
Layout units in two rows, sew units together.
Join rows alternating seams at intersection.
Blocks should measure 4-1/2" square,
including seam allowances.

Add 1-1/4" cut borders to each side of block,
press and add top and bottom borders. 
Finish by machine or hand quilting and bind using 
single thickness binding. 

TQC Journal | special edition

I finally finished this sweet little hand piecing project.  I have a little
secret to share. I got a little impatient and did finish up a few of the
blocks with the machine :) You can find all the details here and here. 

It is not very big, but I think the result is so cute. I just love it.!

TQC Journal | issue 138

Harvest Hot-pad Stitch Along
My newest stitch along will be starting soon. We will be getting started on
 October 6th.  I hope you will be joining me. This project is made in the
 potholder style but traditional setting information will be given. 
Gather your harvest colored scraps or grab a kit so you can
 use my current collection, Ultimate Umbers.

You can place an order here. 

TQC Journal | issue 137

I just love the sweet little tan check in this months mini. 
If you have the 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection you know
what to do. If you missed out not to worry. The 2026 collection will
be here soon. Be sure to follow along so you won't miss out. 

Thank you to everyone who placed a pre order for my newest collection 

Ultimate Umbers. As promised one lucky customer is receiving there
pre order for free. Congratulations to the lucky winner, Nancy.
The fabric should be arriving soon and I will get everyone's orders
cut and in the mail as soon as possible. 

TQC Journal | issue 136

Are you ready for some fall vibes? Ultimate Umbers will be here soon
so lets get the presales started. You can find all the details and your 
favorite bundles here.  Place your pre order by Monday, August 25
and you will be entered in a drawing to get your order for free!

Four Patch Favorites featuring Ultimate Umbers would be the 
perfect quilt for the cooler fall evening. Take a closer look at the 
collection and download the free Four Patch Favorite pattern here. 

I will be making kits for this project and you can find all the 
details and place your order here. 

I am working on another fun Pot Holder quilt stitch along. Not sure what
a pot holder quilt is. Check out some past projects, here, here and here. 
The Harvest Hot-pad stitch along will feature my newest collection
Ultimate Umbers and will be a reimagined remake of the
Holiday Hot-pad project making it perfect for your fall festivities. 

Pre order a kit here and join me October 6 here on the TQC Journal. 

TQC Journal | issue 135

August is here and this months mini project is perfect for a stack of your
favorite blue scraps, or any scraps really. This quilt would be great in reds,
pinks, browns or greens. I might need to make another one. If you have the 
2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection you are all set. The 2026 
Collection is almost ready for the printer and will be available soon. 

 My newest collection with Marcus Fabrics will be arriving soon. 
Ultimate Umbers will be here just in time for a little fall sewing. 
Check out the collection and download the pattern for Four Patch
Favorites here. I will be offering kits for this project along with 
all you favorite bundles and a sew along project. Pre orders
will start in the next issue of the TQC Journal, August 18.