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. 

TQC Journal | issue 49

The slow stitching fun continues with a variety of
3" blocks. Make one of each block using the same
 technique from the past two weeks. 

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

Pinwheel
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

Bowtie
From light print, cut:
2 squares, 2" x 2"
From dark print, cut:
2 squares 2" x 2"
 2 squares, 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
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1. Mark a diagonal line on wrong side of 1-1/4" squares.
2. Stitch square on the line to one corner of each light square
3. Trim seam allowance to 1/4" and lightly press
4. Piece block as diagrammed. 

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

From dark print, cut:
2 squares, 1-7/8" x 1-7/8"
4 rectangles, 1" x 1-1/2"
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1. Cut 1-7/8" squares diagonally once and make
four half-square-triangles.
2. Join 1- x 1-1/2" rectangles along longer side. 
3. Layout block, stitch units in three rows. Join 
rows alternating seams at intersections. 

Friendship Star 
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.
 Add your Half-Square- Triangle row to the left side
and your Four Patch row to the right side. 

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This has been such an enjoyable process, I see 
a lot more slow stitching in my future. If you
would like to join me you can catch up on all
the slow stitching details here. 

TQC Journal | issue 48

 
Slow Stitch Sampler
If you are just joining us you can find all the details here. 

Next up, make six Four Patch blocks.
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For each block, cut:
2 pairs of squares, 1-1/2" x 1 -1/2"

1. Mark your seam allowances
2. Layout block and join squares in rows with tiny stitches.
3. Join the rows nesting the seam at intersection.

4. Once you have completed six blocks
 piece them together in a vertical row.
5. Do not add this row to the Half-Square-Triangle row.

I am finding this hand piecing really fun. I hope you are too!

*Note* My Greige Goods order is scheduled to arrive
this Thursday, hallelujah! I will get everything cut
and in the mail to you as quickly as possible.
Thank you so much for your patience.  

Because of the shipping delay I am moving the start
of the Simple Sampler Sew Along to Monday, June 6.
This will give all the packages a chance to arrive and
a little time to enjoy your fabric before we get busy. 
You can find all the Simple Sampler details here. 

TQC Journal | issue 47

 
While I await the arrival of my next collection I have
 decided to try a few new things. I am going to spend a little
 time Slow Stitching and thought you might like to join me.
 I have been hand quilting my small quilts for quite sometime
but I have never hand pieced a project. If you would like
  to come along for the ride here are a few details. 

Slow Stitch Sampler
Finished Quilt 13" x 15"
New Posts each Monday for four weeks. 
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Getting Started
Make six Half-Square-Triangles
For each block, cut:
2 squares, 2-7/8" x 2-7/8"
Cut each square diagonally once,
you will have two extra triangles. 

Keep in mind I have never done this before and
I am definitely winging it! Here are a few tips. 

1. Because of your tiny hand stitches
there is no room for squaring up. 

2. I marked my 1/4" seam allowance to
 help me keep things straight. I used a 
Pilot Frixion Pen for this. 

3. Once you have completed six blocks
 piece them together in a vertical row.