Tuesday, May 25, 2021

GO! Night Star Quilt - free pattern

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Hello Quilty friends! Today I'm sharing a FREE pattern I designed for AccuQuilt - the GO! Night Star Quilt Pattern (here).  I absolutely loved making this quilt! I used the brand new AccuQuilt GO! Setting Triangles 9" Die ... I definitely want all the sizes so I can make all the "on point" quilts without needing to do math ;). 

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By combining both GO! Qube 8" Mix & Match  AND the 8" Corners Companion set- we are able to make these perfect stars with a fun shoe-fly block as a secondary pattern.

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I was able use the brand-new Stay Gold Collection designed by Melody Miller with Ruby Star Society for Moda Fabrics ... love it! The colors and prints are bright and bold - just so fabulous!

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GO! Night Star Quilt 46.5" x 46.5"

Supplies

AccuQuilt Dies

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  • (13) Fat Eighths - Star Blocks
  • 1 1/4 yards - White Background/Sashing/Inner Border 
  • 1/4 yard - Green Corners/ Sashing Squares
  • 1 1/4 yards - Aqua Background
  • 1/2 yard - Yellow Outer Border
  • 1/4 yard - Aqua Outer Border
  • 1/4 yard - Pink Outer Border
  • 1/2 yard - Orange Binding
  • 56" x 56"  Backing
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You may have noticed I used the GO! 8" Qube dies, but used the GO! 9" Setting Triangles ... that is because there is 1" sashing ... so the larger GO! 9" Setting Triangles are needed.  I share some fun little math facts in the FREE GO! Night Star Quilt Pattern ;)

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Usually, I avoid "on point" quilts because of the quilty math required for Corner and Side Setting Triangles, so I'm really excited about these BRAND NEW AccuQuilt GO! Dies! The GO! Setting Triangle Dies are available in 4", 6", 8", 9", 10", and 12" sizes (here) - yay!!!

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I chose to use (3) different border prints and I love it! I think the colorful borders make the quilt even more fun looking! Plus you can rotate the quilt so your favorite border is on the top or side or bottom.

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If you want see my GO! Night Star Quilt "in person" check out the AccuQuilt Release Video for the new GO! Setting Triangles Dies.


I machine pieced and quilted the GO! Night Star Quilt on my Janome M7 sewing machine, which I LOVE! It pieces and quilts perfectly!

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I took so many photos of my GO! Night Star Quilt as I'm totally smitten with it. I'm going to have to make another one because the original quilt is at AccuQuilt.

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I really love the bright orange fabric for the binding - such a fun pop of color!

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Let me know if you love making "on point" quilts! They take a bit more "brain power" when sewing, but I do love the finished quilt! The AccuQuilt GO! Setting Triangles will make it so much easier!

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Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie


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Sunday, May 23, 2021

Back to the Basics: Table Runner - Sewers Club

Hello! Today I'm sharing the fabulous Back to the Basics: Table Runner I made with the May Sewers Club Box. This stylish table runner uses handmade and unique Batik fabric by Northcott. Did you know that Batik fabrics are handmade through a process of dyeing and stamping wax prints onto fabric! 

Back to the Basics: Table Runner ~ 42" x 13" 

All of the supplies you need to make the Back to the Basics: Table Runner  are included in the
 Sewers Club Box - including an awesome instructional video! I highly recommend watching the video before starting your project as it is full of helpful tips! I like to watch the video and sew along - it's easy to pause and rewind/rewatch a step if needed!




Let's take a look at the Sewers Club - May Box


Box Contents:
  • (3) cuts of Banyan Batiks by Northcott
  • Gutermann Sew-All Thread
  • Assorted 100% Cotton Panel - Bonus item
  • Back to the Basics: Table Runner Pattern AND instructional video
  • Optional Add-on: Infiniti Sewing Scissors and Sewing Needles


I enjoyed sewing the Back to the Basics: Table Runner ... this pattern is a new favorite! It is the perfect evening project and looks lovely for your own home or to give as a gift. I will be making this pattern again.



I can't wait to see the project for the  June Sewers Club Box! I love learning new sewing techniques each month!






Saturday, May 15, 2021

Serendipity Charity Quilt and Sew Along - Release 5

Hello Friends! Today is Release Five - Fateful Row for the annual Fat Quarter Shop Charity Quilt Along plus Cross Stitch Along that benefits Make A Wish of Central and South Texas!!! I absolutely love the generosity of Fat Quarter Shop and am glad that I able to quilt and stitch along!  

Today Release Five is available for BOTH the Serendipity Quilt AND Cross Stitch Patterns - yay!

Serendipity Release Five - Fateful Row:

I'm quilting with Smol designed by Kimberly Kight with Speckled designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale for Ruby Star Society / Moda Fabrics. 


  • Cross Stitch Pattern (HERE) 
I'm stitching with DMC floss that coordinates with my quilt!


How to donate:

Every two weeks, Fat Quarter Shop will release FREE Serendipity Quilt and Cross Stitch download patterns. A suggestion donation of $5 each for each quilt pattern and $15 for the whole cross stitch pattern directly to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. Of course, you can always donate more if you choose! No amount is too small - all donations are appreciated! Please use the official donation link as  your donation goes directly to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign HERE.

Serendipity Supplies:

You can choose the Serendipity Quilt Kit featuring the gorgeous Spring Brook fabric collection - sold out

Or you can choose your own fabrics! 

I'm making my Serendipity Quilt with Ruby Star Society Fabric: Smol  designed by Kimberly Kight with Speckled designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale for the background.  I love the bright and happy colors!

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I want my Serendipity Cross Stitch to match my quilt so I chose my own colors!
Of course I needed the matching accessories!!!


I'll be back on June 1st to share Serendipity Release Six ... yay!!!!!


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Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Melanie

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Layered Cake - Tiny Treaters Quilt

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Trick or Treat to the cutest Tiny Treaters! Tiny Treaters is the newest fabric collection designed by Jill Howarth for Riley Blake Designs - available HERE. This collection is full of adorable prints in fun colors plus a few prints glow in the dark - so fun!! 


Originally,  I was going to make my Park Quilt with the Tiny Treaters Collection, but when the fabric arrived - I changed to Layered Cake Quilt! I just love all the prints together...no background fabric required!


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It was easy to make an adjustment to my Layered Cake Quilt Pattern by simply substituting the Border Print Row with Row 2.  I'll chat more about making the Layered Cake Quilt without the Border Print Row.

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Let's gather up supplies to make the 
Layered Cake Quilt - Tiny Treaters 54.5" x 68"

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Supplies:
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Layered Cake Quilt - Pattern Adjustments 
Omitting the Border Print Row Options

Option 1:  Quilt finishes 54.5" x 68  - I chose this option

Fabric Requirement Adjustment: 

  • (42) 10" Squares
  • (2) Fat Quarters OR 1/2 yard
Cutting Adjustment:
  • Cut (83) A
  • Cut (14) B
Piecing Adjustment:
  • Sew (8) Row Style 1 rows
  • Sew (7) Row  Style 2 rows
Quilt Assembly Adjustment:
  • Insert Row 2 for Border Print Row

Option 2: Quilt finishes 54.5" x 59

Fabric Requirement Adjustment: 

  • (39) 10" Squares
Cutting Adjustment:
  • Cut (72) A
  • Cut (12) B
Piecing Adjustment:
  • Sew (7) Row Style 1 rows
  • Sew (6) Row Style 2 rows
Quilt Assembly Adjustment:
  • Omit (1) Row Style 1 row
  • Omit Border Print Row
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I really love all the prints mixed together! Plus the addition of pink and teal is fabulous!!! Of course the striped fabric was perfect for the binding.

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I machine quilt all of my quilts freehand on my Janome M7 (love this machine). The random meander is my favorite free motion quilting pattern - it's so relaxing to quilt and crinkles so nicely when washed. Seriously - look how cute these prints are!  Are you ready for Halloween quilting yet?!?!?

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I used yardage to make my Layered Cake - Tiny Treaters Quilt so I had a  bit left over for a pieced backing. Using your left over fabrics is a great way to help manage your fabric stash plus it looks fabulous!




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Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch - Sewers Club

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Hello! Today I'm sharing the fabulous Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch I made with the April Sewers Club Box. I love that this pouch stands up plus the diagonal zipper is so much fun - love love love the style! Plus the Primarvera fabric is perfectly me...florals with the the perfect plum/pink color!

Keep on reading for sewing tips I learned from making my project.

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All of the supplies you need to make the Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch are included in the Sewers Club Box - including an awesome instructional video! I highly recommend watching the video before starting your project as it is full of helpful tips! I like to watch the video and sew along - it's easy to pause and rewind/rewatch a step if needed!


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Box Contents:
  • (2) 10" x 44" Primavera by Pippa Shaw for Figo Fabrics
  • Pellon Fusible Fleece
  • Zipper including flower pull
  • Gutermann Sew-All Thread in pink
  • Bonus: Assorted Fat Quarter
  • Bonus: Silver Handmade Tag
  • Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch Pattern plus instructional video
  • Optional- Add on : Non-slip ruler grips and FriXion Fabric pen
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Sewing Tips:
  • The included Primavera Fabrics in your Sewers Club box are cut the same size so choose your favorite print to be your exterior fabric.
  • I chose to machine quilt rectangles 1.25" x 2.5"on my exterior fabric. I recommend FIRST fusing the Fusible Fleece to the exterior fabric, QUILT desired pattern, THEN cut the fabric per pattern cutting directions.
  • Don't forget to leave the zipper open at least half-way before sewing pouch sides and bottom. You will use the open zipper to turn your pouch right side out.
  • On the final step - boxing the pouch corners - I recommend to backstitch on start and end when sewing along the marked line. The backstitch will make sure your seam is secure. 
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I really loved making this stylish and useful pouch! I can't wait to see the project for the May Sewers Club Box!

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