TQC Journal | issue 33

1880 Checker-Bar Sew Along

Recreating vintage quilts is one of my favorite things

to do. Picking just the right fabrics and placing them just

so. Also taking a little creative license to add my own touch.
If you would like to join me for the next 12 week I will be
busy doing just that.

You can check out a few more details
about this vintage beauty here. 

Lets get started. Here are the details;
My version will be a crib size quilt approximately 40" x 47"
Finished block size 10" square and 5" x 10"

Fabric Requirements
A variety of prints - Use quilt image for inspiration
 1 yard light solid - I am using Essex natural linen, find it here. 
1 yard red solid or print
1/4 yard tan solid or print

Follow this simple method to assemble each block. 

Arrange all 1-1/2" squares on your work surface using the
antique quilt or your own imagination for color placement. 

Starting in the upper left corner, chain piece the first two
 columns of squares all the way down the left side of the block.
 Remove the unit from the sewing machine without cutting
your chain apart. Do not press.

Starting once again at the top of the block layout, chain 
piece the third column of 1-1/2" squares to the two column 
chain created in the previous step, joining the third column of 

squares to the second column of two squares. Remove the

three square chain from your machine. Do not cut the
chain apart or press. 

Continue this technique until you have added all the

columns in the block to the chain. You should have 10 rows
of squares chained together. Take your joined rows to the
 ironing board and press the seam allowances in opposite
directions from row to row.

Sew the rows together in order, pressing the seam
allowances toward the top of the block. The completed block
 should measure 10-1/2" square, including seam allowances.

If your stash needs a little boost check out all the new
bundles I have added to the shop here.

Curated Fat Quarter Bundles 

6 Fat Quarter 18" x 22"
1-1/2 yards total - $21.00
Find them here.

Repro Rolls in a variety of options. 
12 - 1/4 yard cuts - 9" x 42"
3 yards total - $35.00
Find them here.

Last but not least and my personal favorite. 
I am sharing with you some of my personal stash from
 past TQC lines. Bundles include; Temecula Treasures,
Special Scraps, Bygone Browns and Repro Reds.

Vintage TQC Curated Bundles
23 - 1/6 yard pieces - 6" x 42"
4 yards total - $38.00

Find them here.

  

One last note: If you are waiting for your pre-ordered
Vintage Viridians and Antique Ambers bundles and kits,
I am hoping to have everything in the mail by the weekend. 
At that point I will be opening up fabric by the yard and
bundles for purchase while supplies last. 
Thank you so much for your patience,
I hope it is worth the wait.