Session two of "Somewhere in Time"

We are doing session two of our new block party this weekend.  The kits and instructions are ready to pick up if you would like them today.  I am posting photos of the blocks for your reference.

Hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! 

If you get a chance, you should see Payson Community Theater's production of  Les Miserables.  We went last night and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I believe they have 4 performances left (tonight, tomorrow and two shows on Labor Day).

Halloween Boos - Aug. 2014 Mystery quilt

I'm just guessing that those of you who signed up for this month's mystery quilt are going to be really happy you did.  With a little bit of easy applique (fusible web style) and some magical piecing you'll have yourself a really cute showpiece to add to your Halloween decor! 

It's a pretty long cutting list this time.  Remember to cut carefully as you really don't have a lot of extra fabric.

Let's start with the applique section. Trace all of the appliqué figures onto the wrong side of fusible web.  Roughly cut the appliqué figures and fuse to the wrong side of chosen fabrics.  Cut out the objects on the traced line. 

Hint - to eliminate a lot of the stiffness of the fusible web, Becky will cut out the inside portion of the web on the larger objects.  This saves on fusible and gives the finished project a little more flexibility.

 

 Position the appliqué pieces on the black background rectangle.  (Use the photo for a placement guide.  Add the cats to the bottom of the house if desired.  We added ours after we had taken the photo.)  Fuse in place and stitch around the edges to secure.  Becky likes to use a blanket stitch.  A satin stitch would look nice as well.

So sorry, we just realized we forgot to include the ghosts on the applique sheet.  We will have some copies at the shop or you can create your own ghost.

Checks:

Sew the black and orange strips along the length of the fabric.  

 
Press toward the black.  Sub- cut these units to create 23) 3 inch segments.
  

Sew ten of the units together side by side, alternating orange and black, to create the bottom check unit. 

   

 
Sew 13 orange/black together to create the side checks.   Position the side unit checks so the squares will line up correctly when the bottom checks are sewn on.  This section will be just little longer than the appliqué section.  Sew from the bottom of the appliqué and trim the excess checks even with the top of the appliqué.  Sew the bottom section of checks under the appliqué section.

The B.  Draw a diagonal line on the back of the large polka dot 3” orange squares, as well as the 2 ½” orange squares.   Place an orange square on the appropriate corner of a black square/rectangle.  Sew on the line and trim ¼ inch from the sewn line.  

                                        

Press toward the black.  Refer to the B diagram for correct placement of the orange triangles.  The 2 ½ inch square placement is noted in the pattern.  Assemble and sew together as diagrammed in the pattern.

       

The finished B in the quilt

  


The Os.  The Os are created with 4) 6 ½ inch black squares, 2)4 x 6 ½ inch black rectangles, 8) 3 inch orange squares and one 5½ x 6 ½ inch orange rectangle.  Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 3 inch orange squares.  Place on opposite corners of the 6 ½ inch squares with right sides together.  Sew on the drawn line and trim ¼ inch past the line as diagrammed previously.  Arrange and sew together as indicated in the pattern diagram.
 

The finished O in the quilt

Use the remaining black and orange squares and rectangles to create three more Os.

Arrange the B and two Os side by side to form the top row.  Sew a 1 ½” x 18 ½” sashing strip between the three letters.  Sew a 1 ½” strip across the bottom of the BOO row.  Arrange the last two Os one on top of the other and sew the1 ½” x 12 ½” sashing between them.  Sew a 1 ½” sashing strip to the right side of the two Os.  Sew this unit to the left side of the appliqué section.  Sew the BOO row to the top of the quilt. 

Sew the 1 ½” orange border around the quilt.  Follow with the final border. Quilt as desired.  Bind and enjoy!

We are planning on using the Lost and Found 2 collection of fabrics for the September mystery quilt.

Come join us!

Somewhere in time blocks

Thanks so much to all of you who are participating in our block party - Somewhere in Time.  As you know we had the first session this morning.  As promised, I am posting photos of the blocks for you to reference as you work on them.  Here are the two versions of block one.

We can still accommodate more participants if you would like to join in the fun.  Give us a call at 801-465-9133.

New block party!

Our new block party -"Somewhere in Time" - will begin on August 16.

We have promised pictures so here is the quilt in a partially finished state.  Becky has been working frantically to complete the quilt but there seems to never be enough time.  The sampler blocks will continue on all four sides of the quilt. 

"Somewhere in Time"  fall 2014 block party quilt

The quilt uses fabrics from Sue Daley's newly released line "To Norway with Love" by Riley Blake Designs.  I think the quilt would make a wonderful heirloom wedding gift.

We are offering several size options for the quilt.  The block party fee will cover the fabrics through the sampler blocks and will finish about 72 x 87 inches (twin). 

You can easily add another 3 inches of background fabric to finish 78 x 93 inches.

 If you desire a queen size quilt simply add a small first border and a final 6 inch border to make the quilt 92 x 107 inches.  (This is the option Becky is planning.)

To participate, we require a $35.00 sign up/commitment fee and $5.00 per session.  We have planned 12 sessions.  Most sessions will include two 12 inch blocks, some will cover the nine patches and sashing.  We would love to have you join us.  If you sign up before the class begins on the 16th we will take $5.00 off of the sign up fee. 

Block party will run every other Saturday beginning Aug. 16th.  We will take a little break for Christmas and finish up the quilt in January.  Saturday shop hours are from 10:00 until 1:00. 

To sign up or for more information give us a call at 801-465-9133 or just stop by the shop.
Please tell your friends - the more the merrier!