One Block Wednesday

Block Count - One Hundred Thirty Two

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Just a friendly reminder to get your weekly

One Block Wednesday blocks done.

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Need to get caught up, all the details can be found here.

Quirky Little Quilts | Quilt Along

This weeks block is the classic Nine Patch. Be sure
add a little quirky charm by mixing your blocks up a bit. 

 To quilt along you will need a copy of my

 first book with Martingale, Quirky Little Quilts.
If you do not have a copy you can order one here.
We have made some Shoofly Sampler kits,
you can order one here.
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Use the pattern on page 40 and make five Nine Patch blocks.
Be sure to post your progress using #quirkylittlequiltsqal
and add yourself to the growing list of #quiltersofinstagram

Tiny Tips for Perfect Piecing
My first tip starts at the very beginning and may sound really
 basic, careful cutting and a perfect 1/4" seam are essential.
When piecing with small pieces there is not much room for
what I like to call fudge factor. Your cutting must be spot on!
Next check your seam allowance. Using a scrap of fabric sew
a test seam. Use your ruler and measure, your stitch line must
be right on the 1/4" line. If you off a little in either direction
your block will not come out the correct size. Check back
next week for another Tiny Tip for Perfect Piecing.

Inspired by Quirky Quilts

 

It should come as no surprise that I enjoy taking 

 Patchwork from the Past, to make Projects for the Present.

I thought you might enjoy seeing the inspiration for

most of the projects in Quirky Little Quilts. Maybe your

creativity will be sparked and you will want to make 

a few of your own Quirky Little Quilts. 

If you want a copy of the book you can order one here. 

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Ruby Rooster
Finished Quilt 14-1/2" x 18-1/2"

Ruby Rooster Inspiration

Indiana Indigo
Finished Quilt 18" x 23-1/2"

Indiana Indigo Inspiration

Timeworn Triangles

Finished Quilt 14-1/2" x 18"

Timeworn Triangles Inspiration

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Find out more about the stories behind each of the

quilts in Quirky Little Quilts. If you would like 

a copy you can order one here. 

Check out my Pinterest Boards to see more of the Patchwork 

from the Past that inspires my Projects for the present.

One Block Wednesday

 

Block Count - One Hundred Twenty

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Just a friendly reminder to get your weekly

One Block Wednesday blocks done.

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Need to get caught up, all the details can be found here.

Quirky Little Quilts | Quilt Along

This weeks block is one of my all time favorites and
the namesake block for the quilt we will be making,
Shoofly Sampler.
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Hop over to Martingale's blog, Stitch This!
for more details about this fun little Quilt Along
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To quilt along you will need a copy of my
first book with Martingale, Quirky Little Quilts.
If you do not have a copy you can order one here. We
have made some Shoofly Sampler kits, using Yarra Valley
the latest line from Max and Louise, you can order one here.
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Use the pattern on page 40 of Quirky Little Quilts
and make three Shoofly blocks. Be sure to post
your progress on Instagram using #quirkylittlequiltsqal
and add yourself to the growing list of #quiltersofinstagram
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Check back here on Friday for the first in a four week series
detailing the inspiration quilts for the projects in Quirky Little Quilts. 

Handy Helper and the Winner

I am not really a gadget girl. I like to keep it simple, but this

handy helper is quickly becoming a necessary piecing companion.

The Clover Thread Cutter makes cutting the joining thread when

chain piecing a breeze. I received my handy helper as a Christmas

gift and put my husband to work making the little block stands so

 you could add one of these handy helpers to your sewing basket. 

If you would like one of your own you can order here.  

And now for the winner of this months mini. Jackie said

"Thank you for the chance to win this little beauty"

Well Jackie this little beauty is yours!

 Email me here with your shipping information.

One Block Wednesday

Block Count - One Hundred Eight

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Just a friendly reminder to get your weekly

One Block Wednesday blocks done.

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Need to get caught up all the details can be found here.