Second Saturday Sampler block 7

 

For this block you will need:

4) 4" background squares

4) 4" green print squares

4)3 1/2" green print squares

2) 3" pink print squares

2) 3" green plus squares

4) 2 1/2" green plus squares 

1) 2 1/2 " pink square

Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 4" background squares.  Place each of these with a 4" print square making sure the right sides are together and the outside edges are aligned.  Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the line.  Cut on the line.  Trim the resulting half square triangles to measure 3 1/2 inches.

Repeat the process using the 3" pink and green squares to create 4) half square triangles.  Trim to measure 2 1/2 inches.

Refer to the photo below to assemble the block.

Happy Sewing!

First Friday

We hope you are all well and good.  We find it hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us.

Just wanted to remind you that tomorrow (Nov. 5) is the first Friday of the month.  Becky is moving fabric to get ready for the Five fifty five sale.  Come and see if there might be something you can use.  

We will also be offering 20% off of all pre-cuts in the shop (excluding those in kits).

We will be closed Saturday, November 6th to participate in our grandson's baptism.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Have a great week!

 

October mystery quilt

 

The October mystery quilt kits are ready.

It's a pretty simple sew using the pre-cut squares.  We love the soothing colors in this collection.

We will be using a layer cake of Beautiful Day for the November mystery quilt.

The kits are limited so sign up soon.   Happy Sewing!

Customer Appreciation reminder

 

Just a little reminder.  We have some amazing new projects displayed.  Bring your friends and come,  check them out.

Second Sat. Sampler block 6

 

For block 6 you will need:

4) 4inch green leaf squares

4) 3 1/2 inch green leaf squares

4) 4 inch white background squares

2) 4 inch pink floral squares

2) 4 inch green script squares

Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 4 inch white background squares.  Match each of these with a 4 inch green leaf 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 process using the 4 inch pink and green script squares.

Assemble as shown in the photo below.

Happy sewing!

Mark your calendars for October 21 through the 23.  We will be having a customer appreciation event here at the shop.  We are frantically working on new projects to display and inspire.  We will be offering free patterns, prizes and discounts.  Please stop by and say hello.

We love our customers and appreciate your support.  We realize that without you, we wouldn't be.  We are so grateful for the many friends we have acquired over the years. 

September Mystery Quilt revealed

 

The September mystery quilt is ready for pick up.  Come and get'em.

This quilt is easily created from pre-cut 2 1/2 inch strips.  The optional border uses an additional yard of fabric.  We have it available in black (as shown) or the same print with a white background for only $9.99 while supplies last.

The October mystery quilt will be created using pre-cut 10 inch squares from the Gingham Garden collection by Riley Blake Designs.

Space is limited so sign up soon.

This Friday is the first Friday of October.  We will have select fabric on sale for only $5.55 per yard and some minkey for $6.50 per yard.  Get it while it lasts.

Have a great day!

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!