Saturday, June 29, 2024

AccuQuilt GO! Sewing Machine Die

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It's the almost the end of June and I want to share my project with the AccuQuilt GO! Sewing Machine Die.  The GO! Sewing Machine Die is only available for June as it is a limited release until it goes to the AccuQuilt vault ... so you definitely want to purchase it no later than June 30th. Available here. 

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AccuQuilt Applique Die + Machine Embroidery = Fun

Did you know that AccuQuilt offers machine embroidery files that coordinate with their appliqué dies ?!?!? AccuQuilt offers both free and for purchase machine embroidery files so you can choose what is best for your project! Of course, if you don't have an embroidery machine - you use fuse your shapes to your project or use your sewing machine to stitch along the edge.  When I saw the GO! Sewing Machine In The Hoop Hanging Embroidery Design ... I just had to make it! 

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The GO! Sewing Machine In The Hoop Hanging Embroidery Design includes digital files for all the major brands: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3, XXX plus Step-by-Step PDF directions so your project is easy to complete! The project includes a hanging sleeve so you can use a mini-quilt holder stand, but I omitted the sleeve as I chose to frame the project. 

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Supplies:
What I loved when creating this project: 
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Tips if framing your project:
  • Omit steps for creating hanging sleeve
  • Omit steps for creating backing * I didn't do this and ended up unpicking the very secure stitches so  the project would fit in the 8"x8" frame (7.6" x 7.6" opening)
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Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 


Melanie CallI


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Friday, June 7, 2024

Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch along: Release 4

 Wishing Star and Friendship Star Blocks


It's time for Release 4 of the  Fat Quarter Shop  Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along. Fat Quarter Shop generously releases both the quilt and cross stitch patterns for free each month and would appreciate a donation to the Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas. 

Donate to: Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas (donate directly here)

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Let's chat about quilting first. Keep on reading for cross stitch....I made a matching Friendship Star Pillow!

--- Moonbeams: Friendship Star Blocks ---


This month we are making (2) Moonbeams Friendship Star Blocks (pattern here).  I actually made (3) blocks as I am replacing one dove block with another Friendship Star Block. 

Fat Quarter Shop has Moonbeams Quilt Kits available with Strawberry Lemonade fabric by Sherri & Chelsi...it's super cute! 

As it's fun to see different version of the Moonbeams Quilt,  I'm quilting with Old Glory by Lella Boutique. (also available at Fat Quarter Shop)


--- Moonbeams: Wishing Star Blocks ---


This month we are making (2) Moonbeams Wishing Star Blocks (pattern here).  I actually made (3) blocks as I am replacing one dove block with another Friendship Star Block. 


Quarter Square Triangles, Half Square Triangles, and Flying Geese Tips for perfect blocks: 




---Moonbeams Charity Cross Stitch Along---


You may have noticed, my project looks a lot different from the original Moonbeams Charity Stitch. Instead of stitching the Moonbeams as one large project, I'm going to stitch the motifs separately and make a coordinating pillow each month!  

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This sweet pillow is 4" x 4" and so cute! It will be perfect for Patriotic decor! It's so fun how much different a pattern can look when you change the colors.  This stitched piece matches the Friendship Star Block!




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Moonbeams Cross Stitch Supplies:
Melanie's version

 I  hope you are joining along with Fat Quarter Shop for the Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along!  Both projects are gorgeous and I love that the donations support Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas!

Donate to: Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas (donate directly here)


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Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 


Melanie CallI


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Sunday, June 2, 2024

Dazzle Quilt : Jubilee

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Hi Quilty friends! I'm soooo excited to share my Dazzle Quilt with the gorgeous Jubilee fabric by Tilda. This is my very first quilt using Tilda fabrics and I LOVE it!!!  The prints are absolutely fabulous and the florals are perfection!

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Did you know that Missouri Star Quilt Company has Tilda fabrics?!?! Plus if you use my affiliate link (here) you can save an additional 20% off orders $50+ , which is soooo awesome for Tilda fabrics plus all your other supplies available at Missouri Star Quilt Company.

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The Dazzle Quilt is 76.5" x 76.5" so you can definitely share this quilt! You could always make your border larger if you wanted it to bed size or add a few more blocks. 

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Dazzle Quilt 76.5" x 76.5"
Supplies:
  • Dazzle Quilt Pattern: Pattern Shop or Etsy
  • 27 fat eighths : Jubilee by Tilda
  • 1.75 yards background: Moda Bella Porcelain
  • 1 yard sashing: Moda Bella Porcelain
  • 1.25 yards outer border: Jubilee Sue Teal by Tilda
  • 0.75 yard binding: Jubilee Sue Teal by Tilda
  • 5 yards backing: Jubilee Sue Teal by Tilda

Supplies available at Missouri Star Quilt Company. Use my affiliate link (here) to save an additional 20% off orders over $50. 


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As this Dazzle Quilt was my very first quilt with the gorgeous Tilda fabric, I wanted some special quilting.  Jodi at Pleasant Home Quilting did an absolutely amazing job long-arm quilting this special quilt.  

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Machine Quilting Details:

Jodi is offering a one-time 20% discount on digital edge-to-edge quilting on one quilt. Just add ABitofScrapStuff in the message box on the Quilt Request Form. 

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Dazzle Quilt Tips
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  • Pins are your friend for perfect points - I love Little House pins
  • Measure your Dazzle blocks BEFORE cutting sashing. Due to seam variance, your Dazzle block might not measure the same as the pattern. That is OKAY. Just measure all your blocks and trim to the same size and cut your sashing length to the same size. Example: Your blocks measure 20.25" inches instead of 20.5" - so cut your sashing length to 20.25"
  • Measure your Dazzle quilt center BEFORE cutting borders. Due to seam variance, your Dazzle quilt center might not measure the same as pattern. That is OKAY. Measure your quilt center and cut border length per your quilt measurements. Don't forget to remeasure quilt again once side borders are added so your top and bottom border strips are cut correctly.

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I can't wait to see your Dazzle Quilt! This quilt pattern will look lovely in any fabrics that you choose!

Dazzle Quilt Pattern: Pattern Shop or Etsy

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Have a great day and happy quilting! 


Melanie Call


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