Second Sat. Sampler block 5

 

For block 5 you will need:

4) 4 inch pink squares

4) 3 1/2 inch pink squares

1) 4 1/2 inch light square 

4) 4 inch light green squares

2) 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch green strips

2) 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch green strips

assorted floss

stitching pattern

This is one of our favorite blocks in the quilt.  It will be easiest to create the block before doing the stitching so it will fit in the hoop better.  

Begin the block by sewing the 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch green strips to opposite sides of the 4 1/2 inch light square.  Sew the 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch green strips to the remaining sides of the square.

Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 4 inch light green squares.  Match each of the light green squares with a four inch pink square making sure the outside edges are aligned and the right sides are together.  Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.  Cut on the line.  Square to 3 1/2 inches and press toward the pink.

Assemble the parts as shown in the photo below.

Trace the heart onto the center of the block with a lead pencil.  The stitching is done with two strands of floss.  We used a lazy daisy stitch, french knots, backstitch on the vines and lettering and a few spider web roses.  A detail of the heart is shown below.

Happy Sewing!

August Mystery quilt revealed

 This one is a fun and done kind of quilt.  It is created using 9) one half yard cuts and uses the fabric really well with hardly any waste.  We added borders as we plan on using it as a gift for one of our daughters to brighten her bedroom.

Becky is planning a quilt using precut 2 1/2 inch strips from the Ava Kate collection for the September mystery.  It will have optional borders.

This Friday is the first Friday of the month.  We have added fabric to the $5.55 shelf.  We will also have a limited amount of dimple minkey for only $6.50 per yard while it lasts.

Lastly - we are having a clearance (sidewalk) sale through the end of the week.  Stop by and check it out.

Have a great week!

Second Sat. Sampler block 4

For block 4 you will need:

4) 4 inch green squares

4) 4 inch pink squares

2) 4 inch green floral squares

2) 4 inch rose gold squares

4) 3 1/2 inch green squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all of the 4 inch pink squares.  Match each of the pink squares with a four inch green square making sure the outside edges are aligned and the right sides are together.  Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.  Cut on the line.  Square to 3 1/2 inches and press toward the green.

Repeat the half square triangle process using the 4 inch green floral and rose gold squares.

Arrange the half square triangles and 3 1/2 inch green squares as seen in the photo below to complete the block.

Happy sewing!

July Mystery quilt

 

The quilt turned out great!

 If you love it but didn't sign up, we have a few extra kits available. 

 

We will be using fabric from the "New Dawn" collection by Riley Blake for the August mystery quilt.\

Call us at 801-465-9133 to reserve a kit.

By way of information - the tool that automatically notifies you by email when we update the blog is going away.  We haven't quite figured out how to replace the notification yet so please check the blog frequently.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Second Sat. Sampler block 3

 

For block three you will need:

4) 4 inch black squares

4) 4 inch light squares

4) 3 1/2 inch black squares

1) 2 1/2 x 10 inch green check

1) 2 1/2 x 12 1/2 black floral

 

Cut a 2 1/2 inch square from the black 2 1/2 inch strip.  

Sew the remaining 2 1/2 inch black strip to the 2 1/2 inch green check strip along the length of the strips.

Press toward the black.

Cut 4) 2 1/2 inch sections from the sewn strips.

Arrange the sections and the 2 1/2 inch black square and sew together to create the center nine-patch as shown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all of the 4 inch light squares.

Match the light squares with the 4 inch black squares making sure the right sides are together and the outside edges are aligned.

Sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square to 3 1/2 inches and press toward the black.

Use the photo below as a guide to assemble the components to create the block.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June Mystery

 

 

Tomorrow (June 29)  is mystery quilt day.  It is also Becky's birthday so we will have some birthday cake.  Come celebrate with us.

The quilt reminds me of festive holiday ornaments hidden in the branches of a beautiful evergreen tree. 

July mystery fabrics will pull from the  "Seeds of Time" collection by Buttermilk Basin designs for Riley Blake Fabrics.

 

Give us a call at 801-465-9133 to reserve a kit.

This Friday is $5.55 Friday.  Come, stock up and save.

We will be closed Sat. July 3 and Monday, July 5 to celebrate the holiday with our family.  Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

2021 2nd Sat. Sampler block 2

 

 

For block two you will need:

2) 4 inch pink plaid

2) 4 inch green floral

4) 4 inch light squares

4) 4 inch green squares

4) 3 1/2 inch green squares

 

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all of the 4 inch light squares and the pink plaid squares.

Match the light squares with the 4 inch green squares making sure the right sides are together and the outside edges are aligned.

Sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square to 3 1/2 inches and press toward the green.

Repeat the half square triangle creating process using the pink plaid with the green floral 4 inch squares to create 4) half square triangles.

Use the photo below as a guide to assemble the components to create the block.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We  have backing fabric available if anyone is interested.

Happy sewing!