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.
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!
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.
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)
Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching!
Melanie CallI
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Hi friends. Today I'm sharing a new project that I designed for AccuQuilt. It's so purrfect for all my kitty loving friends! The GO! Kitten die is the April Die to Try so hurry and purchase your GO! Kitten die today (here) because after April (or earlier if die sells out) it will return to the vault.
The AccuQuilt GO! embroidery files include multiple decorate stitching options that stitch perfectly around the cut shapes making it so easy! I thought it would be fun to use a different decorate stitch for each pillow and a different trim (mini pom poms or ric rack)
A mini Valentine pillow is the perfect little gift to show you care.
Hi Quilty Friends! Today I'm sharing my EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt (keep on reading for the free tutorial) with the gorgeous Wild and Free Collection designed by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs.
The Wild and Free Main print (below) is my FAVORITE because Gracey has drawn all 50 state flowers!!! This collection is both beautiful and educational! PS- the Wild and Free Panel is a must as it is a map of USA with all the states and their flower!
I knew I wanted a to make quit a with a floral design and I love a Grandmother's Garden Quilt, but hand sewing hexagons together would take me forever and sewing y-seams is stressful. So I used my AccuQuilt GO! Half-Hexagon die to make my quilt EASY with no hand sewing or y-seams!
EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt Tutorial
53.5" x 63.5" Quilt
Supplies:
(12) 1/2 yards : Wild and Free designed by Gracey Larson
(5) 1/4 yards: Wild and Free designed by Gracey Larson
0.625 yard binding: Wild and Free designed by Gracey Larson
3.5 yards Backing OR (1) Wild and Free Panel with extra (1) yard of Wild and Free Main Print plus left over fabrics
Cut each 1/2 yard print into (3) 4 1/2" x WOF strips, then cut (12) half-hexagons with yourAccuQuilt GO! Half Hexagon 4 1/2" Sides Die from each print. (Total of 144 half-hexagons)
Each 4 1/2" x WOF Strip will cut (4) half-hexagons
Cut each 1/4 yard print into (1) 4 1/2" X WOF strip, then cut (4) half-hexagons with yourAccuQuilt GO! Half Hexagon 4 1/2" Sides Die from each print. (Total of 20 half-hexagons)
There will be a total of 164 half-hexagons cut. Quilt requires 162 half-hexagons.
Each full flower requires (12) half-hexagons for petals and (2) half-hexagons for flower center.
Don't worry - it's super quick to cut the half-hexagons as your AccuQuilt GO! Cutter does all the work for you! Plus you can cut 6 layers of fabric at a time - yay!
Arrange your half-hexagons in your desired layout. Don't worry about the hexagon edges on the quilt sides, we will be trimming them off. No need to panic- it's just a tiny bit of trimming off so there isn't much waste at all.
Layout should be (9) half-hexagons across (horizontal) and (18) half-hexagons down (vertical).
Sewing
Begin sewing horizontal rows together. Sew (2) half-hexagons short sides, right sides together with 1/4" seam. AccuQuilt has already trimmed the corners of your blocks so they are easy to line up and sew together. Continue until entire horizontal row has been sewn together.
Row 1
Row 2
Continue sewing all (18) horizontal rows as shown above. Be careful to pay attention to placement of half-hexagons.
Next sew Row (1) and Row (2) together with a 1/4"seam. I did pin each point as I like perfect points :).
Repeat sewing rows together in numerical order until quilt top is complete.
Trimming Quilt
Using a ruler - trim the edges of the hexagons on the left and right edges of the quilt. I trimmed at the intersection of the two fabrics. This will give your quilt straight edges and it will be so much easier to bind. See diagram below. EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt will measure 53.5" x 63.5".
OPTIONAL (but awesome): Pieced Backing
The Wild and Free Panel is AMAZING! Plus I love a double sided quilt so I chose to use my left over fabrics for a fun pieced backing!
I think this is a fun (and pretty) option to learn US Geography!!!
Quilt and Bind as desired
You did it! Now you have an EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt with the gorgeous Wild and Free fabric to enjoy!!! Plus hooray for NO y-seams or hand sewing!!! I can't wait to see your quilt!
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