TQC Journal | special edition

Are you stitching along with me? Today's special edition of the 
TQC Journal reminds you to pick up your needle and thread and 
stitch a few squares together. Whether you are stitching by hand
or machine, this project is kind of mesmerizing and will treat you
to a fun visit with your scraps. Who doesn't love playing with
little bits of your favorite fabrics. If you are interested in joining 
me for this special little project you can find all the details here. 

TQC Journal | issue 132

 
= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =
Lets make some more Pinwheel blocks. You will
need a variety of light, medium and dark prints. 

= = = = = = = Pinwheel Cutting = = = = = = =
From a variety of prints, cut: 272 pairs of squares, 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Using the same technique outlined in Step One, make 544
half-square-triangles, trim to 1-3/4" square.

2. Make 136 Pinwheel blocks that measure, 

3" square, including seam allowances.

= = = = = = = Adding the Pinwheel Borders = = = = = = =

Using the photo and diagram layout and piece the pinwheel borders. 

Cut the following borders and add to Quilt Center.

From brown print, cut: 
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 50-1\2"

Center Medallion should measure 50-1/2" x 52" square, including seam allowance. 

Catch up on all the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along details here.

TQC Journal | issue 131

June is hear and summer is upon us. This quilt reminds me 
of sunflowers, and strawberries. Grab your 2025 Mini-a-Month
Postcard Collection and some of your summer inspired scraps
and make this happy little quilt today. I am sold out of the 2025
collection, but don't worry the 2026 collection is in the works
and will be available before you know it. 

 Patchwork Potpourri is almost here and it is pre order time. 
I have had fun making several different projects. Here are all the
 details or head straight to the website and place your pre order here.

I made this cute little dress for my granddaughter. It was simple and
is the perfect way to showoff this collections Convenience Cloth.
I used this pattern and one yard of fabric. 

This tote bag is the perfect carryall for a trip to the library or a few 
supplies for your next quilting class. I used this pattern and I
 purchased the leather straps and hardware from here. 

Use the free pattern featuring Patchwork Potpourri from the Marcus
Fabrics website to make this cute Petal Pillow.  I added a 2-1/2" cut 
border to each side of the Patchwork petal block to make a 20" pillow. 
I quilted it with an all over meander and finished it off with a
overlapping backing and a red stripe binding. 

Pre orders will be accepted until June 14. All pre orders placed
 by this date will arrive with a free TQC Treat. Fabric is due
to arrive in July and will be shipped as soon as possible. Check
out our different bundle options and order some extra yardage
of the Convenience Cloth to make a special project here. 

 

TQC Journal | issue 130

= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =
This Circle block is another favorite. Check out my One Block
Wednesday sew along from several years ago. I love it!
You will need a wide variety of light, medium and dark scraps. 

= = = = = = = Circle Cutting = = = = = = =
Cutting for one block, cut to make 56 blocks
From print #1, cut:
2 rectangles, 1-1/4" x 1-1/2"
2 strips, 1-1/4" x 3"
From print #2, cut:
1 square, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
4 squares, 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Use this simple tutorial for block assembly. 
Please note, tutorial cutting is different than this block. 

2. Make 56 Circle blocks that measure, 

3" square, including seam allowances.

= = = = = = = Adding the Circle Borders = = = = = = =

Using the photo and diagram layout and piece the Circle borders. 

Cut the following borders and add to Quilt Center.

From red print, cut: 
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 38"
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 40-1/2"

Quilt Center should measure 40-1/2" square, including seam allowance. 

Catch up on all the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along details here.

TQC Journal | issue 129

I think this little quilt if my favorite in this years collection.
What about you, do you have a favorite? Good news!  I was able
to order a small batch of postcards and you can order a set of
the 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection here. 

The advance yardage of newest collection for Marcus Fabrics
has arrived. Patchwork Potpourri is a small collection with a
 little treat:) Take a closer look at each print here. 
I will be starting pre orders in June for a July delivery. 
Patchwork Potpourri's Convenience Cloth is so special and
I have lots of simple projects in the works. I can't wait to share. 

TQC Journal | issue 128

= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =
I love half-square-triangles, I hope you do too!
This month you will be making Broken Dish blocks and you
will need a wide variety of light, medium and dark scraps. 

= = = = = = = Broken Dish Cutting = = = = = = =
From a variety of scraps, cut: 160 pairs of squares, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Using the same technique outlined in Step One, make 320 
half-square-triangles, trim to 1-3/4" square.

2. Make 80 Broken Dish blocks that measure, 

3" square, including seam allowances.

= = = = = = = Adding the Broken Dish Borders = = = = = = =

Using the photo and diagram layout and piece the Broken Dish borders. 

Cut the following borders and add to Quilt Center.

From black print, cut: 
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 30-1/2"
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 33"

Quilt Center should measure 33" square, including seam allowance. 

Catch up on all the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along details here.

If you missed out on the Needlework Necessities pre order it is not
to late to grab some of my newest collection. I was able to get a 
few more yards and I am busy cutting it up into bundles for you. 
If you would like to add Needlework Necessities to 
your stash you can place an order here. 

If you haven't downloaded the free Plum Pudding Patchwork
pattern yet, be sure to grab a copy here. I can imagine this one
in many different color combinations, can't you?

TQC Journal | issue 127

Spring is definitely in the air and this months mini is a little
bit of sunshine. If you have your 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard
Collection, gather your spring colored scraps and get started. 
I still have a few sets of postcards left, you can order here.