TQC Journal | issue 134

It is finished! Today is the last step for the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along. 
I love all the scrappy goodness, I hope you do too. Thanks for joining me.
If you missed out you can catch up here. 
Add the last border with the instructions below and you are ready
for quilting. I had mine long-armed with an all over meander. I think
it is perfect for a project full of so my wonderful fabrics. 
= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =
Lets make some Brick blocks. You will
need a variety of light, medium and dark prints. 

= = = = = = = Pinwheel Cutting = = = = = = =
From a variety of prints, cut: 
50 rectangles , 2-1/2" x 5-1/2"
50 sets of four squares, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Draw diagonal lines on wrong side of each 1-1/2" square. 
 
2. Sew a coordinating square to each corner of a 2-1/2" x 5-1/2"
rectangle. Trim and press corners as you go. 

3. Make 50 Brick blocks that measure, 

2-1/2" x 5-1/2", including seam allowances.

= = = = = = = Adding the Brick Borders = = = = = = =

Using the photo and diagram layout and piece the Brick borders. 
Add the Brick Borders to the top and bottom of quilt center. 

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 63" square, including seam allowance. 

Quilt as desired and bind. I hope you enjoyed the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along.
If you missed out and would like the details you can find them here. 

Who doesn't love a free pattern. I have made the decision to 
move the free patterns I offer to my website to avoid the escalating
prices of the PDF delivery service. You can now find all my free
patterns here. If you can't find something you are looking please
reach out and I will do my best to get it added. 

One last thing. A little sneak peek of my next collection for
Marcus Fabrics. Ultimate Umbers will be arriving in September
and pre orders will start in August. I am working on several 
projects including a new potholder stitch along :)
Take a closer look and download the free Four Patch Favorites
pattern here and yes I will have kits available in the pre orders.