TQC Journal | special edition

I have been working on this Slow Stitch project for awhile now. 
It is going nowhere fast and is the perfect project to pick up
when other things are not keeping me busy. I have decided to
use my Slow Stitching for the Fifth Friday posts this year. 
I am hoping to wrap this project up this year. We will see. 

This is an image of the quilt that is inspiring my quilt. 

If you would like to Slow Stitch with me here are the simple details.

I am hand piecing my blocks, but of course machine piecing 

is always an option. 

I am using the rubberstamp technique to mark and cut my squares. 
My square rubber stamp finishes 5/8" creating a 8-1/8" finished block.
You can choose whatever size square you like, this just happened
to be the size stamp I had on time. I purchased a variety of stamps
from Jeanneke. Her work is wonderful and you can see more here. 

Cut you center square according to the size of squares you are using. 

I am trying to recreate the colors from the original quilt as close as

possible. Hopefully my finished quilt will have the same wonderful
scrappy look as this little masterpiece. 

TQC Journal | issue 126

 
= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =
I love a sweet pinwheel block. To cut this months
blocks you will need the following fabrics.
1/3 yard red print
1/3 yard tan print
1/8 yard cream print

= = = = = = = Pinwheel Cutting = = = = = = =
From red print, cut: 56 squares, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"
From tan print, cut: 56 squares, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Using the same technique outlined in Step One, make 112
half-square-triangles, trim to 1-3/4" square.

2. Make 24 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 cream print, cut: 
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 18"
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 20-1/2"

Center Medallion should measure 20-1/2" square, including seam allowance. 

TQC Journal | issue 125

Have you been keeping up with your Mini-a-Months?

Your in luck! I still have some 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcards
left if you want to join the fun and make this green cutie. 
If you would like to order a 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard
Collection you can find all the details here. 

TQC Journal | issue 124

= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =

Are you ready to get started? If you missed the stitch along
details you can catch up on them here. Steps one and two require 
a larger fabric amount than the later steps that are really scrappy. 
The fabric quantities I am giving are for the colors I used.
Be sure to let your creativity guide your fabric selections. 

 For the first step you will need the following quantities of fabric. 
1/8 yard green print
1/4 yard tan print
1/4 yard dark brown print
Small scraps of blue and cream prints

= = = = = = = Center Medallion Cutting = = = = = = =
From green print, cut: 2 squares, 2-3/4" x 2-3/4"

From light print, cut: 2 squares, 2-3/4" x 2-3/4"
From blue print, cut: 2 squares, 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" cut diagonally once

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =

1. Using 2-3/4" green and light print squares make half-square-triangles
using the technique outlined here. Trim triangles to 2-1/4" square.

2. Make One Broken Dish block. Layout half-square-triangles in two rows.
Sew the units in each row together. Join the rows to make a Broken Dish
block that measures, 4" square, including seam allowances. 

3. Add blue triangles to each side of the Broken Dish block,
to make a Center Medallion block that measures, 5-1/2"
square, including seam allowances. 

= = = = = = = Broken Dish Block Cutting = = = = = = =
From dark brown print, cut: 24 squares, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"
From tan print, cut: 24 squares, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Using the same technique outlined above, make 48 

half-square-triangles, trim to 1-3/4" square.

2. Make 12 Broken Dish blocks that measure, 

3" square, including seam allowances.

= = = = = = = Assemble Center Medallion = = = = = = =

Using the photo and diagram layout and piece the Center Medallion. 

Cut the following borders and add to Center Medallion.

From green print, cut: 
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 10-1/2"
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 13"

Center Medallion should measure 13" square, including seam allowance. 

TQC Journal | issue 123

February is here and this sweet little basket quilt is 
perfect for Valentine's Day. If you have already purchased
your 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection then you 
are all set. Pull some beautiful reds from your stash 
and get to work. If you still need a postcard collection
you can place an order here. 

If you are wondering how the postcard collection works
let me answer a few of the most frequently asked questions. 

1. Your purchase of the 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection
contain all twelve postcards for the entire year.
No additional purchase necessary. 

2. The postcard collection is designed to be used with your
stash. There are no kits available for these projects. If you
are looking for a little jolt to your stash my scrappy bundles
and scrap bags are the perfect option. You can find them here. 

3. Please take advantage of the quantity discounts now as they
will be going away soon :) Check them out here. 

There are only a few days left to get a free gift with your 
Needlework Necessities Preorder. Order your favorite bundle
size or a kit for Plum Pudding Patchwork here. 

Can you keep a secret? I am working on a new sew along
that will be starting soon. Here are a few of the details. 

= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =

= Finished Quilt Approximately 50" x 62" 
(it is still a secret to me as well)

= Secret Scrappy Stitch Along will be a free
project featured here on the TQC Journal,
 starting Monday, February 17

= You will need a large variety of your favorite scraps

= Most blocks will finish 2-1/2" square

 
= Most blocks will be made using Half-Square-Triangles,
they are my favorite!

= You will need to trust me on this one, I will reveal a new 
step in the second issue of the TQC Journal each month. 
That should give you plenty of time in between steps. If you
do not like secrets, of course you can always wait until the big 

reveal and then make your decision. It is looking pretty 

cute so I don't think you will be disappointed. 

TQC Journal | issue 122

Needlework Necessities my newest Collection with Marcus Fabrics
 is ready for preorder. This collection will be available in March.
Your preorder helps to make sure I have plenty of fabric
 to fill your orders. Grab your favorite bundle size or a kit for 
Plum Pudding Patchwork, pictured above.
You can find more details and place an order here. 

Place your order by February 10th and your package will
include a free kit for this pincushion along with a sample
of my favorite Needlework Necessity. 
Place an order here. 

Valentines Day is right around the corner. Vintage Valentine
 from the TQC Archives is perfect to celebrate the holiday

You will need to make 20 blocks from the Tiny Tree Sew Along

Use the link above to get to the sew along and scroll down
through all the different blocks. Make your favorite in your
choice of sweet Valentine colors. Use the link in this post 
to download the free finishing pattern for Vintage Valentine.  

TQC Journal | issue 121

H A P P Y   N E W    Y E A R!

I hope everyone's year is off to a great start. 
This is your friendly monthly reminder to grab your 
2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection, some of your
favorite scraps and make this cute little shoofly quilt. 

If you did not receive a 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard
Collection in your stocking I still have some available.
You can get more details and order one here. 

While your at it pick up a bundle or a scrap bag
to add some fresh fabrics to your stash. 
You can find all the options here. 

I received the perfect Christmas gift this year. 
My advanced yardage of Needlework Necessities arrived
a few days before Christmas and has kept me busy
 cutting and creating. Needlework Necessities will
be shipping to your local quilt shop in March and
will be available for preorder on my website in February.