Country Summer - Second Sat. Sampler

 Block 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For this block you will need:

4) 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" green squares

32) 2 1/2" background squares

12) 2 1/2" red squares

8) 2 1/2" pink squares

1) 4 1/2" square for the center (you provide)

Sewing:

Draw a diagonal line on the back of 16) 2 1/2" background squares.

Place a 2 1/2" background square on a corner of a 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" green square with the right sides together and the outside edges aligned.  The drawn line should run from edge to edge of the rectangle.  Sew on the drawn line.  Trim 1/4" from the seam and press.  Repeat on all four corners of each of the four green rectangles.

 

Sew 4) 2 1/2" background squares, 3) 2 1/2" red squares, and 2) 2 1/2" pink squares together to create a nine patch block.  (Refer to the photo for color placement.)  Create 4 nine-patch squares.

 

Use the photo above to sew the units together to create the block.

 

Sew 8) 2 1/2" print squares into a row and sew to the bottom of the block. 

January Mystery Quilt

 Hope your New Year is good so far!

The January mystery kits are ready.

We will be using an "American Jane" fabric collection for the Feb. mystery quilt. It has a fun, nostalgic feel. Reserve your kit today.

Country Summer - Second Saturday Sampler

 

For this block you will need:

red - 4) 3" squares

        4) 2 1/2" squares

        1) 4 1/2 " square

tan - 4) 4 1/2" squares

background - 4) 3" squares

            12) 2 1/2" squares

            

Sewing:

Draw a diagonal line on the back of 8) 2 1/2" background squares.  Place one of these a corner of a 4 1/2" tan square, making sure the outside edges are aligned and the right sides are together.  Sew on the diagonal line.  Trim 1/4" from the drawn line and press back.  Repeat the process on a second corner of the tan square.  (Make sure it is not the corner diagonally across from the first.) Create four of these units.

 

Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of 3" background squares.  Place one of these with a 3" red square making sure the outside edges are aligned and the right sides are together. Sew 1/4" on each side of the drawn line.  Square to measure 2 1/2" and press to the red.  Repeat to create 8 half-square triangle units.

Use the photo above to sew the block together.

Sew the block to the bottom of the second column.

Sew this section to the right of the first section.

Sew 36) 2 1/2" scrappy squares together and sew to the right of the right of the second column.

December mystery quilt

Note:

We made an error in the yardage calculation for this quilt.  You will need another 1/2 yard of the pink background fabric.  We have the additional yardage set aside for you if you haven't already picked it up.

Sorry for the error.

 

 The December mystery quilt is being quilted as I post but the kits are ready if you need them a little early.

We figured you could all use a little sunshine and happiness in January so we will be using a layer cake from the "Here Comes the Sun" collection by Sandy Gervais for the January mystery quilt. Call us at 801-465-9133 to reserve yours.

We will be closed December 24th-29th for a little Christmas break.

Merry Christmas! We appreciate your support and friendship.

Country Summer (2024 Second Sat. Sampler)

Block 7 - Hearts

 

To create the two hearts you will need:

 

8) 2" x 6 1/2" background strips (light prints) to border the hearts

8) 2" squares (yellow gingham) for block cornerstones

8) 2 1/2" squares (plain background) for half square triangles

4) 2" squares (plain background)

8) 2 1/2" print squares ( half square triangles)

12) 2" print squares 

2 different prints cut 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" (filler strips on one side of each block)

 

 Sewing:

Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 2 1/2" plain background squares.

Match each of these with a 2 1/2" print square making sure the outside edges are aligned and the right sides are facing.  Sew 1/4" on both sides of the drawn line.  Cut on the line.  Square to 2" and press toward the print. Create 16) 2" half-square triangles.

Use the photo above to arrange and sew the 1/2 square triangles and 2" print squares to create the two hearts.

Sew a 2" x 6 1/2" background strip to each side of both heart blocks.

Sew a 2" yellow gingham square to both ends of the remaining 2" x 6 1/2" background strips. Sew these to the top and bottom of the heart squares.

Sew a 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" print to the right side of one block and the left side of the other block.  Sew the heart squares together vertically to create the block.

Sew 6) 2 1/2" squares together and sew to the bottom of the block.  Sew the heart block to the bottom of block 6.

All hearts come home for Christmas.  Hope your Christmas is merry and bright.  Thanks for being our valued friends.

We want to share one of our favorite sugar cookie recipes with you.

Blend together -

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup butter

1tsp vanilla (almond or lemon works too)

1 cup sugar

3 eggs

 

Stir in-

2 tsp. baking powder

3 1/2 cups of flower

 

Roll out to desired thickness.  Cut cookie shapes and bake in 350 degree oven for 10-11 minutes.  (Do not over bake.)

 

Cool and frost.

 

 

 

 

November Mystery Quilt

Happy Thanksgiving!

 The November kits are ready.

We are planning on closing a little early on Wednesday and will be closed Thursday and Friday to spend some holiday time with our family.  We will be back on Saturday for Small Business Saturday and the downtown festivities planned for that time.  Come check it out!

We be using fabric from the "All My Heart" collection from Riley Blake designs for the December Mystery quilt.

Call us at 801-465-9133 to reserve your spot.

Country Summer (2024 Second Sat. Sampler)

 Block 6 (Chickens)

For this block you will need:

Background 1:

    2) 4" squares

    1) 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 

    1) 1 1/2 x 10 1/2

    2) 1 1/2 x 12 1/2

    1) 1 1/2 x 3 1/2

    1) 1 1/2 x 7 1/2

Background 2: (same as background 1)

Print 1:

    2) 4" squares

    1) 3 1/2 x 4 1/2

    1) 4 1/2 x 10 1/2 

Print 2: (same as print 1)

Wings: scraps

 

(All of the fabrics listed above are included in the kit.)

 

You will use your scraps for the beaks ( 2- 1 1/2 " squares) and combs.

 

Sewing:

(Note - The following instruction are for chickens facing left.  If you want to create chickens facing opposite directions, you will need to reverse the beak and wing on one chicken.)

 

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all the 4” background squares. Place right sides together and outside edges aligned with the 4” print squares. Sew ¼” on each side of the drawn line. Cut on the line and square to 3½” inches. Press toward the print fabric.

To create the beaks, draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 1½” gold squares. Place a square on the bottom of a 1½” x 3” background strip with the right sides together and outside edges aligned. Pay attention to the direction of the diagonal line so the beak lines up properly.

 

 

 

 

Sew on the drawn line. Cut ¼” from the line and press toward the gold. Repeat to create 2 beak units. Sew a 1½” x 7½” background strip to the gold end of each beak unit.

Assemble the chicken block by sewing matching half-square triangles to each side of a 3½” x 4½” background rectangle. Sew this unit to the top of a matching 4½” x 10½” print rectangle. Sew two more matching half-square triangles to each side of a 3½” x 4½” print rectangle. Sew this to the bottom of the chicken unit. (Refer to the diagram for proper direction and placement.)  

 

 Sew the beak unit to the left side of the block.

Sew the 1½” x 10½” background strip to the right side of the chicken. Sew a 1½” x 12½” to the top and bottom of block.

Choose your favorite method of appliqué to attach the wing and the comb to the chicken blocks. 

 

(The photo at the top shows the combs placed down the head slightly.  We think they look better if they are placed at the top of the head as in the photo below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(If you want to make an entire chicken quilt, we have kits available for this one.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sew the chicken blocks together vertically.

 

Sew 6) 2 1/2" squares together  and sew to the bottom of the chicken blocks.  

Sew this section to the bottom of block 5.

 

We have border kits available if you like the way our quilt is finished. Discounted price is only $20.69.

Happy Sewing!