TQC Journal | issue 118

It feels like fall is in the air here in California and this months
mini has all the perfect shades of brown for the season. Gather
all your favorite scraps and whip up this small quilt in no time.
Maybe make two and gift one to a friend that you are sew thankful
for. I no longer have the 2024 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection
but look below for all the details on the 2025 edition. 

The 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection is available now.
Order one for yourself or take advantage of the quantity
discounts to get an early start on your holiday shopping.
You can find all the details and place an order here.  
Woof + Warp my newest collection is ready for preorder.
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Woof + Warp is named for the essential foundation of
any piece of fabric. The warp is the threads that run lengthwise
 and the woof are the threads that run across. Woof + Warp is full
of the fresh shades of spring. Sky blues, grass greens and sunshine
 yellows all work together in a variety of floral and geometric prints.
Woof and Warp is just perfect to be made into some Vintage Baskets
or perfect for a Pinwheel Picnic on a warm and breezy spring day.
Your stash will love an infusion of these playful and fresh prints. 
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Woof + Warp will be arriving in December and will be the perfect
fabric bundle or kit to get you through the long winter nights waiting
for the arrival of spring. You can find all the details here.

A  free Little Baskets kit can be yours by placing your preorder
by Sunday, November 10. Check out all the Woof + Warp
bundle sizes and kits available here.  

My Woven | Bethlehem Star is off to the quilters. I can't wait
to get it back. It always looks so much better with Peggy's
finishing touch. Are you ready to get started on yours?

Your pattern has details for three different sizes so once you
have made that decision, gather your fabric and purchase
and download the pattern below.

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If you like the greens used in my Woven | Bethlehem Star there

is some good and bad news. Lets start with the good news. 
The light and dark greens are from my new Woof + Warp 
collection. I am offering kits and you can order here. 

The bad news is your order will not ship until sometime
in December so getting your quilt done before Christmas
is pretty unrealistic. You will be way ahead for next year!

TQC Journal | issue 117

It is an exciting day for the TQC Journal. There is a lot to talk about.

Today is the release of the 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection!

Twelve all new quilts presented in a postcard  format, makes this
 a simple way to start or continue your mini quilt making journey.

Each set includes twelve postcards with a full color photo
on the front and complete color instructions on the back.

You can order one or take advantage of the quantity discounts here.
They make a great gift for all your quilty friends.
This week is the last installment of the Patchwork Potholder Project.
This has been such a fun project. I hope you stuck it out and are
ready to put it this project all together. Thanks for joining me. 

 Patchwork Potholder Project - Block Twenty Four
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from light print, cut:
1 square, 3" x 3"
4 strips, 1-1/4" x 4"
from navy print, cut:
2 strips, 1" x 3"
2 strips, 1" x 4"
2 squares, 1-3/4" x 1-2/4"
from brown print, cut:
2 squares, 1-3/4" x 1-3/4"
2 strips, 1" x 5-1/2"
2 strips, 1" x 6-1/2"

Making the block
1. Use 1-3/4" navy and brown squares to make four
half-square-triangles. Trim each unit to 1-1/4" square.

2. Layout block and piece together by adding each
border to the center 3" light square. 

3. Layer block, batting and back together. Machine or hand
quilt. Important note - Once your block is quilted trim to
6-1/2" square. Bind using single thickness binding.
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Catch up on all the Patchwork Potholder Project details here. 
 Patchwork Potholder Project - Block Twenty Five
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from pink print, cut:
12 squares, 1-1/2" x1-1/2"
4 square, 2" x 2"
4 strips, 1-1/4" x 5"
from red print , cut:
1 square, 1" x 1"
from light print, cut:
4 squares, 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
4 strips, 1" x 2-1/2"
4 squares, 1" x 1"
12 squares, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"

Making the block
1. Using1-1/2" pink and light squares, make 24 half square
triangles. trim units to 1" square.

2. Layout four blocks using 2" pink squares, 1" light squares
and half-square-triangles. Piece four blocks measuring 
2-1/2" square, including seam allowances. 

3. Layout block as diagrammed. Sew units together.

4. Layer block, batting and back together. Machine or hand
quilt. Important note - Once your block is quilted trim to
6-1/2" square. Bind using single thickness binding.
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Catch up on all the Patchwork Potholder Project details here. 

That was sew fun. I hope you enjoyed this project too!
Finish up your quilt by using a ladder stitch to connect
all your special little blocks. Enjoy!

I am really happy with the way this project came out. 
If you did not join us but would like to get started
you can find all the details here. 

Lets kick off the holiday season with another fun sew along.
 I am getting things in order and you will be able to purchase and
download the pattern in the next issue of the TQC Journal. In the
  meantime you have a little time to select a size and gather your fabric.
Check out the size options and fabric requirements below. 
I hope you will join me!

Woven | Bethlehem Star | Small
Finished Quilt 43" x 43"
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2-1/2 yards light green print

1/2 yard dark green print

1/2  yard light  print

1  yard red print

2 yards | backing

Woven | Bethlehem Star | Medium
Finished Quilt 65 x 65""

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4-1/2 yards light green print

3/4 yard dark green print

3/4 yard light  print

2  yards red print

4 yards | backing

Woven | Bethlehem Star | Large
Finished Quilt 64-1/2" x 86-1/2"
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6 yards light green print

1 yard dark green print

1 yard light  print
2-1/2 yards red print

5 yards | backing

 

TQC Journal | issue 116

 Patchwork Potholder Project - Block Twenty Three
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from red print, cut:
8 squares, 1-11/16" x 1-11/16"
from light print, cut:
2 squares, 1 3/4" x 1-3/4" cut diagonally once
2 squares, 3" x 3" cut diagonally twice
2 squares, 1-11/16" x 1-11/16"
1 rectangle, 1-11/16" x 4-1/16"
2 strips, 1-1/4" x 5-1/2"
2 strips, 1-1/4" x 7"

Making the block
1. Lay out block in diagonal rows. Sew the units in each row
together. Join the rows alternating seams at intersections.
Add corners last. 

2. Add side borders and top and bottom borders. 
Borders are slightly oversized. Trim block to 6-1/2" square

3. Layer block, batting and back together. Machine or hand
quilt. Important note - Once your block is quilted trim to
6-1/2" square. Bind using single thickness binding.
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Catch up on all the Patchwork Potholder Project details here. 

TQC Journal | 115

Here is a little sneak peak at my next fabric collection, Woof + Warp.
I am working on a fun project using half-square-triangles, my favorite. 
Woof + Warp will be shipping to your local quilt shop in December
and I will be taking pre-orders in November. 

 Patchwork Potholder Project - Block Twenty Two
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from pink print, cut:
2 squares, 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" cut diagonally once
3 squares, 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" cut diagonally twice
1 rectangle, 1-9/16 x 3-11/16
2 squares, 1-9/16" x 1-9/16"
from brown plaid, cut:
2 rectangles, 1-9/16" x 3-11/16"
6 rectangles, 1-9/16" x 2-5/8"
2 squares, 1-9/16" x 1-9/16"

Making the block
1. Lay out block in diagonal rows. Sew the units in each row
together. Join the rows alternating seams at intersections.
Add corners last. 

2. Layer block, batting and back together. Machine or hand
quilt. Important note - Once your block is quilted trim to
6-1/2" square. Bind using single thickness binding.
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Catch up on all the Patchwork Potholder Project details here. 
This sweet project was always a favorite of customers when
they visited my brick and mortar. I thought you might like to 
be reminded of it too. Summer Spools was a great little sew
along ten years ago, wow! You can find all the details here. 

TQC Journal | issue 114

Patchwork Potholder Project - Block Twenty One
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from light print, cut:
1 square, 6-1/2" x 6-1/2"

Making the block
1. Download the free pattern below. Pattern
include details necessary to complete block.

This pattern will be used for several blocks
that require English Paper Piecing and Applique. 

2. Layer block, batting and back together. Machine or hand
quilt. Important note - Once your block is quilted trim to
6-1/2" square. Bind using single thickness binding.
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Catch up on all the Patchwork Potholder Project details here. 
Bygone Baskets is another favorite (can you have too many?)
Take advantage of this Scrappy Savings and grab a copy of the pattern.
It would make the perfect project to fill the cozy fall days ahead. 

Bygone Baskets
Finished Quilt 54" x 71"
$10.00  $4.00

TQC Journal | issue 113

 
September is here! How is that possible. This months mini is
pretty simple but darling none the less. Grab your postcard
collection and a few scraps and get to work. I have a limited 
number of 2024 postcards left. Place an order here.  
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Get ready. The 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection will
be released next month. 12 all new mini quilts featuring
historical reproduction fabric from my collections with
Marcus Fabrics. If this sounds right up your alley, stay tuned.
 Patchwork Potholder Project - Block Twenty
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from black print, cut:
4 strips, 1-1/4" x 5"
from light print, cut:
4 squares, 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
1 square, 1-5/8" x 1-5/8"
from gold print, cut:
1 square, 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" cut diagonally twice
from brown print, cut:
4 strips, 1-5/8" x 4-1/2"

Making the block
1. Layout block center. Sew gold triangles to each side of two
brown strips. Add brown strips to center 1-5/8" light square.

2. Join three pieces together alternating seams at intersections.
Trim center unit to 5" square, including seam allowances.

3. Add black border to each side of block center. Sew a 1-1/4"
light square to each end of remaining black strips. Sew
to block, alternating seams at intersections.

4. Layer block, batting and back together. Machine or hand 

quilt. Important note - Once your block is quilted trim to 
6-1/2" square. Bind using single thickness binding. 
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Catch up on all the Patchwork Potholder Project details here. 

TQC Journal | issue 112

 
 Patchwork Potholder Project - Block Nineteen
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from yellow print, cut:
1 bias strip, 3/4" x 9"
1 square, 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" cut diagonally twice
1 square, 7-1/4" x 7-1/4" cut diagonally twice
from light print, cut:
1 rectangle, 3-1/2" x 6-1/2"
1 square, 3-3/4" x 3-3/4" cut once diagonally. 

Making the block
1. Make basket handle by turning under each long edge of bias strip 1/4". 

2. Position handle to 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" light rectangle. Stitch in place.

3. Piece basket body using remaining pieces. Add basket handle
section to basket body section. Block should measure 6 1/2"
square, including seam allowances. 

4. Layer block, batting and back together. Machine or hand 

quilt. Important note - Once your block is quilted trim to 
6-1/2" square. Bind using single thickness binding. 
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Catch up on all the Patchwork Potholder Project details here.