Sewing Under The Stars



Our first evening of Sewing Under The Stars was a lot of fun.

This darling cake was made by Teresa's daughter, yum!

 

 

 

 

 

It was a great evening. I will show you what we made soon.

A Few Questions



A few questions seem to be popping up so I would like to

see if I can clarify things a bit.

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The pre-cutting that was in Thursdays post is for finishing and unless

you are using one of our kits you do not really need to worry about

it at this time. If you are using one of our kits please be sure to do this

cutting first. If you are using your own fabric you can wait until the

end to do this cutting.

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If you would like to put the rows together as you go you will need

to cut 30 - 2" x 5-1/2" sashing strips.

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Fabric requirements can be found in this post

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All piecing is done with a 1/4" seam allowance

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 I am so sorry but I do not have any kits or fabric left

from this line. It was a big kit and a special purchase

was made to fill all the pre-orders.

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The fabric line used is Judie's 25th Anniversary

from Marcus Brothers. You can find the fabric here.

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I hope this helps clarify a few questions. If you have

any other questions  please email me.

Row One

Note: If you are using one of our kits you must do all the pre-cutting in yesterdays

post first, also if you ordered a kit and have not received it yet I am so sorry.

All kits were mailed last week and you should have it very soon

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For each row you will need to make 5 blocks.

Cutting instructions are for one block.

cut one 3" square - center

cut four 1-3/4" squares - corners

cut four 1-3/4" x 3" rectangles - sides

 Layout block as pictured

Piece together in 3 rows

Complete block by piecing rows together

Square block to 5-1/2"

 

Piece five blocks

 Add sashing between blocks to complete Row One.



Happy Anniversary



Before we get started with the blocks we have a little pre cutting

 to do. If you are using one of our kits pull these 6 fabrics

 and cut a 2" x width of fabric strip and set aside.

 

These two fabric are for your border. You will need to cut

two 3-1/2" x width of fabric strips from each print.

From light sashing print cut two 5-1/2" strips x width of fabric.

Subcut these strips into 30 - 2" x 5-1/2". Set aside.

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Our kits also contain a 1-1/4 yard piece of solid for your back

and a 1/3 yard piece of blue for your binding.

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If you are using your stash this will give you a better

idea of where we are heading. You will need to use

these same cutting instructions for your project.

The first block post will come tomorrow.

Are you ready?

Planning Ahead



We have been thinking about out annual quilt show. Check out

our past shows here and here. This year we are going to do a

Blue and White Show. So start collecting all your blue and white

fabrics, pick a pattern and start quilting. This year we will be

displaying any size quilt you would like, small, medium or large.

The show will be in October so you have plenty of time.

More information will be provided as the we get closer. 

A Few Things



We are having another Quilted Tote Class. We hope you can join us.

Saturday, February 2

10:00 - 4:00

Please call the shop 951-302-1469 or email us to sign up.

We are still working on a pattern and should have it ready soon.

Sewing Under The Stars

We have a fun evening of sewing planned for you.

Sewing Under The Stars will be on the 4th Saturday

of each month from 5:00 - 12:00 pm.

Class cost is $20.00 and will include dinner.

Each month we will plan a mystery quilt for you to work on.

Each quilt will be a great scrappy quilt that you can use

 your stash to make. We will give you precutting instructions

so you will be able to get right to work. Some quilts

might require the purchase of setting or background fabric.

We would love to have you join us. There are only a few spots left

so call 951-302-1469 or email us today.

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The quilt pictured will not be made in this class it just

had pretty stars. You can buy the pattern here

 

Monthly Mini

This is our most popular monthly program and we have a few

openings. Read all about it here and consider joining us.

Getting Ready

Our first sew along for the year will be starting soon.

Lets all celebrate Judie Rothermel's 25th year

designing fabric for Marcus Brothers.

Here are a few details:

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Sew Along begins January 25th

New post each Friday for 5 weeks

Pieced blocks are 5" finished

Five blocks in each row

25 blocks total
(are you noticing a theme here?)
Finished Quilt 40" x 40"

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If you ordered one of our kits they

 will be in the mail to you very soon.

You will have everything you need by the 25th

 (sorry we are all sold out of kits)

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If you will be using your own fabrics
 you will need the following:
A variety of scraps for blocks
2 - 1/4 yard pieces for borders or 1 - 1/2 yard piece.
1/3 yard light print for sashing
6 different dark prints 2" x width of fabric for sashing.
1-1/4 yard backing
1/3 yard binding