Five Fifty Five Friday comin' up

Welcome to September! The first Friday sale will be extended to Thursday and Friday again this week to better help with the social distancing.  We just got some new bolts in today to add to the shelf.

Among the new are a couple of fun panels.

Come and get some!

Second Saturday Sampler block 12

For the block you will need:

8) 4" white squares
4) 4" pink squares
4) 4" red squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 4" white squares.

Place each of the red and pink squares (right sides together and outside edges aligned) with one of the  marked white squares.

Sew 1/4" on each side of the drawn line.  Cut on the line and square to 3 1/2".  Press toward the print.

Use the photo above to arrange and sew the pieces to create the block.


Thanks for participating in our Second Saturday Sampler series.  This is the last block for this quilt.  If you need finishing fabrics just let us know.  We have fabric left to do a few finishing kits.

If you got the finishing kit but not the instructions give us a call and we can email them to you.  We will be closed the week of Feb. 6 -10 to participate in an off site quilt retreat so it would be best to call next week.

We are planning an all new quilt to begin the second Saturday in April.  We will post details later.

Thanks again!  Kelly & Becky

Second Saturday Sampler block 11

For the block you will need:

4) 4" white squares
4) 3 1/2" white squares
4) 4" green squares
4 4" yellow squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 4" white squares and 2 of the 4" yellow squares.

Place two of the green squares (right sides together and outside edges aligned) with the two marked yellow squares.

Sew 1/4" on each side of the drawn line.  Cut on the line and square to 3 1/2".  Press toward the green.

Place the remaining two yellow squares and two green squares with the four white squares.  Create 4 yellow 3 1/2" half square triangles and 4 green 3 1/2" half square triangles.

Use the photo above to arrange and sew the pieces to create the block. 

We have one block left to finish up this quilt.  Please note - we will be closed for a retreat the second week in February.  We will have the blocks ready the first Saturday in February or you may pick them up after the second week.  

Thanks for your participation.  We plan to start a new buck a block in March.  Stay tuned for details.

Second Saturday Sampler session 10

For this block you will use:

6) white 4" squares
2) white 3 1/2" squares
3) green 4" squares
2) green 3 1/2" squares
3) pink 4" squares

 

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all six of the white (4”) squares.

Place the three green squares, right sides together and outside edges aligned, with three of the 4” white squares.  Do the same with the 4" pink squares.  Sew ¼ inch on each side of the drawn lines.  Cut apart on the line.  Square to 3½ inches and press toward the print.

Use the photo at top to assemble and sew the block.

Second Saturday Sampler session 9

This little birdie is different from most of the other blocks but isn't it cute? 

Cutting:

White:

1) 3½ x 10½

1) 1½ x 10½

2) 1½ x 12½

3)3 inch squares

4) 2½ inch squares

2) 2½ x 4¾  

1) 1 x 2½

Green:

4) 2½ inch squares of  greens

3) 3 inch squares of greens

Brown:

2) 3 inch squares

1) 2½ inch square

2) 1 x 2½ inch for legs

Sewing:

Use the 3 inch squares to create half square triangles in the following combinations:

1) Green/brown (you will use only one of the half squares)

1) brown/white (use only one of the half squares)

2) green/white

Square the half square triangles to measure 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches if needed.

Assemble the components as diagrammed to complete the bird block.  

Second Saturday Sampler block 8

For this block you will need:

8) white 4" squares
2) red 4" squares
2) green 4" squares
2) brown 4" squares
2) yellow 4" squares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all eight of the white (4”) squares.

Place all of the print squares, right sides together and outside edges aligned, with a 4” white square.  Sew ¼ inch on each side of the drawn lines.  Cut apart on the line.  Square to 3½ inches and press toward the print.

Use the photo at top to assemble and sew the block.

Note:  We have a family reunion this weekend.  The shop will be closed on Friday.  We have a good friend who has agreed to be here on Saturday to pass out the sampler blocks.  Saturday hours are - 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Second Saturday Sampler block 7

Surprise! It's not all half square triangles.

Your kit contains:
white background
2) 3 1/2 inch red squares (apple corners)
12) assorted 3" red squares
1) 2" green square
1 brown stem

From the white cut:
2) 3 1/2 inch squares
1) 2 inch square
1) 1 1/2 x 3 3/4 inch strip
1) 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch strip
1) 1 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch strip
2) 1 1/2 x 12 1/2 inch strip

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the white 2" square and the 2) 3 1/2 inch white squares.

Place the 2" white square on the 2" green square with the right sides together and the outside edges aligned.  Sew 1/4 inch from the line.  (No need to sew on both sides since you will only be using half.)  Cut on the line and press toward the green.  Square up to 1 1/2 inches.  Sew this to the left side of the brown stem to create the little leaf.

Sew the 1 1/2 x 3 3/4 inch white strip to the left side of the stem/leaf unit.  Sew the 
 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch white strip to the right side of the stem/leaf unit.  Set aside

Match the 2) 3 1/2 inch white squares to the 3 1/2 inch red squares with the right sides together and the outside edges aligned.  Sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the line.  Cut on the line.  Square to measure 3 inches.  Trim off the excess points. Press toward the red.

Sew the 3 inch red squares and the red and white half squares together to create the apple as shown in the photo.

Sew the leaf/stem strip to the top of the apple.  Sew the 1 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch white to the bottom.

Sew the 1 1/2 x 12 1/2 inch white strips to the sides.

The block should measure 12 1/2 inches square.

Second Saturday Sampler block 6

For this block you will need:

8) white 4" squares
2) red 4" squares
2) green 4" squares
2) brown 4" squares
2) yellow 4" squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all eight of the white (4”) squares.

Place all of the print squares, right sides together and outside edges aligned, with a 4” white square.  Sew ¼ inch on each side of the drawn lines.  Cut apart on the line.  Square to 3½ inches and press open.

Sew four half square triangles of matching colors together to form a pinwheel.  Sew the four pinwheels together to create the block.

   

Second Saturday Sampler block 5

For this block you will need:

8) white 4" squares
4) red 4" squares
4) green 4" squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all eight of the white (4”) squares.

Place all of the print squares, right sides together and outside edges aligned, with a 4” white square.  Sew ¼ inch on each side of the drawn lines.  Cut apart on the line.  Square to 3½ inches and press open.

Use the photo above as a placement guide to arrange the patches.   

Sew the squares together to form the block.

Second Saturday Sampler block 4

For this block you will need:

8) white 4" squares
4) brown 4" squares
2) yellow 4" squares
2) red 4" squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all eight of the white (4”) squares.

Place all of the print squares, right sides together and outside edges aligned, with a 4” white square.  Sew ¼ inch on each side of the drawn lines.  Cut apart on the line.  Square to 3½ inches and press open.

Use the photo above as a placement guide to arrange the patches.   

Sew the squares together to form the block.

 

 

 

Second Saturday Sampler block 3

 

To create this block you will need:

2) 4” red squares

2) 4” pink squares

2) 4" green squares
2) 4"yellow squares
and
8) 4” white squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all eight of the white (4”) squares.

Place all of the print squares, right sides together and outside edges aligned, with a 4” white square.  Sew ¼ inch on each side of the drawn lines.  Cut apart on the line.  Square to 3½ inches and press open.

Use the photo above as a placement guide to arrange the patches.   

Sew the squares together to form the block.

Second Saturday Sampler Block 2

Ready for block two?  Here it is - have fun!

To create this block you will need:

4) 4” red squares

1) 3 ½” red square

4) 4” pink squares

1) 3 ½” pink square

4) 4” white squares

2) 3 ½” white squares

Start by drawing a diagonal line on the back of all four white (4”) squares as well as two of the pink (4”) squares. 

Place the two pink squares, right sides together and outside edges aligned, with two red 4” squares.  Sew ¼ inch on each side of the line.  Cut apart on the line.  Square to 3½ inches and press open.

Place two of the white 4” squares with two of the Pink 4” squares.  Place the remaining two 4" white squares with the last two 4" red squares.  Sew ¼ inch on each side of the drawn line.  Cut on the line.  Square up to 3½ inches and press open. 

Use the photo above as a placement guide to arrange the squares into a heart shape.   

Sew the squares together.

2017 Second Saturday Sampler - Block 1

Thanks so much for joining us for the 2017 Second Saturday Sampler (Buck a block) quilt.  I don't know about you but I think the only thing more exciting than beginning a fun new quilt would be completing the fun new quilt.  So let's get started!

Block one is created with 16 half square triangle patches.

2017 Second Saturday Sampler (Block 1)

Your kit includes:
8) white 4" squares
6) green 4" squares
2) yellow 4" squares

Begin by drawing a diagonal line on the back of each of the eight white squares.

Place a white square with one of the print squares making sure the right sides are facing and the outside edges are aligned. 

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line. 

Cut on the line. 

Repeat, matching all of the white squares with one of the print squares.

Square the half square triangle patches to 3 1/2 inches.  (Most of you know we love the Quilt in a Day triangle square up ruler for this task.) 

Clip the excess fabric at each end of the seam allowance to eliminate bulk.

Press the squares toward the print fabrics.

Arrange and sew the patches together as shown in the photo above. 

Completed block should measure 12 1/2" x 12 1/2".