TQC Journal | issue 50

It has been so fun slow stitching with you. If you are 
just joining me you can find all the details here. 

Slow Stitch Sampler
Each block will measure 3-1/2" including seam allowances. 

Flying Geese
From print #1, cut:
2 rectangles, 2" x 3-1/2"
From print #2, cut:
4 squares, 2" x 2"

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1. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of each 2" square
2. Place one 2" square, right sides together, on each rectangle.
3. Stitch on line, trim seam allowance and press.
4. Repeat on opposite side of rectangle. 
5. Mark seam allowance and stitch two Flying Geese together.

Broken Dish
From two different prints, cut:
2 squares, 2-3/8" x 2-3/8"
Cut each square diagonally once

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1. Mark seam allowances and make half-square-triangles 
2. Piece block as diagramed

Nine Patch

From a variety of prints, cut:
9 squares, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
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1. Layout block, stitch units in three rows. Join 

rows alternating seams at intersections. 

Shoofly

From light print, cut:
4 squares, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
2 squares, 1-7/8" x 1-7/8"
From dark print, cut
1 square, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
2 squares, 1-7/8" x 1-7/8"

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1. Cut 1-7/8" squares diagonally once and make
four half-square-triangles. 
2. Layout block, stitch units in three rows. Join 
rows alternating seams at intersections. 
Join the blocks in a vertical row and
add them to the right side of your quilt. 

Finishing Up. Add a simple two color border to your quilt top
 using 2" strips and your quilts dimensions for length of strips.
Quilt as desired and bind using single thickness binding. 
Here is a video on how I finish a small quilt. 

* * Road Trip Notice * *
I will be leaving on a road trip later this week. If you place
an order early this week I will get it filled before I go. I will
fill orders placed later in the week and next week when I return.
Thank you for your understanding.