This is my tutorial for my sailboat block from my Summer Beach Quilt (instructions to complete the row is at the bottom). This block finishes at 16"w x 16.5"h . To make the sails I used half-rectangle triangles and used a tutorial from the Modern Quilt Guild to figure out how to make them. In this tutorial I will be using their recommended techniques to make the sails. PLEASE READ: Just like with half-square triangles, when you make half-rectangle triangles you will render 2 completed units for each one you make. I hope that makes sense. For example, to make my quilt I made 3 different sets of sails, and had 3 sets left over when everything was done. But that just means I can make some coordinating cushions or something:) To make one block you will need the following fabric pieces: Note: To make a scrappy/striped sail like mine, just sew (5) 2.5" x 8" strips together on the long edge:) When we make our sails we need to mark our fabric 1/2" inside the corners. To make this easier, use a small piece of cardstock and trace around your ruler on the corner at the 1/2" mark. Now, lay out your two 12.5" x 8" rectangles side by side with the short edge on the bottom. Make sure your white fabric is on the port side (left) and your print fabric is on the starboard side (right). Using your cardstock, mark a 1/2" dot inside the lower left corner. Mark an additional dot in each of the corners indicated by the arrows. Now, using your ruler, draw a line across your white fabric using the dots as a guide. You are essentially "connecting the dots" but you want your lines to extend to the edge of the fabric. Now, take your white piece of fabric and rotate it clockwise and match up the dots on the white fabric with the dots on your print fabric. The dots will still be on the outside, you are just placing them on "top" of each other. The top of the white fabric is now on the lower right. Lift up the fabric and make sure the dots are on lined up on the top AND bottom. Now pin your fabric into place (but not near the drawn line). Sew 1/4" from both sides of drawn line. Cut your pieces along the line to separate. And open them up and press. I pressed towards the white fabric because I didn't want to fight the scrappy sails, but it's up to you which way you press:) Now we are going to make our left sail(s). Lay out your 9" x 13.5" pieces of fabric with the print on the left and the white on the right (a reverse of the last). Mark your dots 1/4" from the corners indicated by the arrows. Using the dots as a guide (and your ruler) draw a line to "connect" the dots on the white piece of fabric. Doing the same thing as we did before except this time you will place your white fabric on top of the print fabric with the dot on the top of the white fabric aligned withe the dot on top of the print fabric. Make sure the upper and lower dots are aligned. Next, pin the fabric, sew a line 1/4" from both sides of the drawn line... Separate, open them up and press! Your sails are all done. You now have enough sails to make 2 boats, but for this tutorial we are only completing 1 boat. Next you will need your (2) 1" x 7.5", 1.25" x 16", 1" x 13.5" strips. Sew your 1" x 7.5" strips to the top and bottom of the right sail. Then sew the two sails to the 1" x 13.25" center. Next, sew the 1.25" x 16" strip to the bottom of the sails. Then you will need your 3" x 16" color fabric for the boat, and your 3" x 3" white squares. Draw a diagonal line through the center of the white squares and place them on your boat as pictured. Sew a line through the drawn line on your squares. Now, trim the corner of the square leaving a 1/4" seam allowance from the line you sewed. Press the squares towards the white, and sew your "boat" to your sail unit. Square your boat to 16" wide and 16.5" high. And you're done! If you are making your the Summer Beach Quilt, make 3 completed sailboats and sew a 2.25in x 16in sashing between the sailboats. Please refer to the layout diagram for quilt layout and assembly. And now it's on to the little houses row:)
As the fall arrives and summer winds down, I find myself thinking about images that relax me. I just finished this art quilt in early September. It transports me back to quiet afternoons at Long Beach Island in NJ with my family or visits to the Outer Banks in NC. Beaches are universal. After creating Read the full article...
This block-based HST pattern is perfect for some easy-breezy summer sewing!
New nautical quilt patterns available! The Seagull quilt block pattern is one of 10 designs that are perfect for beach house and coastal style decorating!
So many people at one time or another go to the beach. Many of us day dream about what it would be like to live at the beach, look out our windows to see the endless ocean and the big sky, and listen to the waves. Beach designs and motifs give us a sense of Read the full article...
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In my last blog post, I mentioned how the West Hawk design was chosen for the Love Quilting and Patchwork Magazine. Well, Grand Beach was actually one of the design options I had sent over that they didn’t end up choosing!
Check out my Layer Cake Loop quilt made from the free PDF quilt pattern by the Fat Quarter Shop. A fun and easy quilt to sew.
Getaway is the newest pattern by Brittany of Lo & Behold Stitchery! The pattern is a sister quilt design to Brittany's Homecoming pattern. Getaway features 3 different layout designs - City, Mountain, and Beach Trip! All layouts take the same fabric requirements so you can choose your own adventure with this design! Fabric in this kit will allow you to make the Throw size quilt top 53" x 71" Getaway pattern to be purchased separately at Lo & Behold Stitchery Add Lava Rock Binding and Compass Points Backing for an additional $50 Fabric included in this kit is Art Gallery Fabrics in the colors: Teak Créme de la Créme **Pattern not included. Pattern to be purchased separately at Lo & Behold Stitchery.**
Today is day 6 and the free motion design I'd like to share is called Echo Shell. You may have seen a version of this before: This difference between this filler and the typical echo half circle filler is that this is much more random. Notice how all the circles radiate out in different directions
There's an imminent new arrival in our extended family, so it's time for me to get working on another version of my baby beach scenes. Simon suggested I incorporate surfing since the father is a keen surfer. That was the starting point for my designing, anyway. I ended up with this row of (potentially surfable?!) waves which will go across the top of the reef/water section, and I started by piecing them. I divided the waves into organic shapes, much like those I used in the much larger Australian scene and space quilts, which I could then piece from different colour water fabrics. The first step was to trace these onto mid-weight non-woven interfacing and mark some registration points along the curved seams to help piece thems evenly, then cut the pieces apart. After carefully selecting the fabrics to use for each piece (colour, and a smooth gradation was the main consideration)I placed the interfacing patter piece directly on the fabric and drew around it with a air-erasable marker, adding the 1/4in seam allowance by eye as I went. I then added the registration marks and the piece number with a fine-tip permanent pen before cutting it out. I've saved all the interfacing pieces in case I want to do the waves again. Then I pinned all the pieces in place on my pattern and checked I was happy with my fabric choices. Then it was just a case of gradually sewing them all together, carefully easing the curves. The wave section is all done now and will be pieced to the top of the reef/water section once that's done (the bottom is straight-ish).
Just finished posting all my Sea Life Collection onto Craftsy . These blocks are 10" (25cm) on an Intermediate level Clown ...
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This block-based HST pattern is perfect for some easy-breezy summer sewing!
Day Two of our Free Motion Quilting Series shows how to practice Waves.
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This is how I group, number, and save my paper pieced pattern on EQ8
Skill Level: Confident Beginner Downloadable PDF. No physical item will be shipped to you. Fabric requirements can be found in product images. Pattern includes 4 sizes: Baby: 45 1/2’’ x 50’’ Throw: 60’’ x 66” Twin: 74’’ x 81 1/2’’ Full: 88'' x 97'' Coloring page included in pattern. Check out #diamondtidesquilt on Instagram to see more! All White Plains Quilts Patterns include cutting instructions and full color assembly diagrams. Pattern assumes the user has basic piecing and quilting knowledge. Pattern assumes fabric yardage to be 42″ wide and seam allowances to be a ¼’’. This pattern is for personal use only. No reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, of this pattern or its content is permitted. Finished products made from this pattern can be used for local sales and/or sold online. I do ask that you give pattern credit to my shop, White Plains Quilts, in your product listing. Direct questions to brittany [!at] whiteplainsquilts.com.
Add this digital quilting block to your next project. This design is also included in the August 2021 Club: Sunshiney Days. Pattern Type: Block Pattern Style: Summer, Beach, Picnic Formats Included: BQM CQP DXF HQF HQV IQP PAT PLT QLI SSD
It’s no secret that I’m a cheerleader for the quilting industry. One of my favorite things is being an ambassador for companies whose products I love. Full disclosure: I’m not pai…
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New nautical quilt patterns available! The Seagull quilt block pattern is one of 10 designs that are perfect for beach house and coastal style decorating!
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This is a Tropical Beach Scene applique wall hanger/runner with all the blocks made in the 5x7, 6x10 or 7x12 hoop. This is a machine embroidery design. There are five different design blocks in this wall hanger/runner and they are then joined with the sewing machine. The full pattern for the wall hanger/runner is included. Finished dimensions (approx.) with five panels (not including the loops): 5x7 - 20cmW x 66cmL (8” x 26”) 6x10 - 28cmW x 79cmL (11” x 31”) 7x12 - 33cmW x 91cmL (13” x 36”) It is our intention to offer you the best service always and for our designs to be the highest quality in the market. Full photo instruction and directions are included with your purchase. It is our intention to offer you the best service always and for our designs to be the highest quality in the market. Designs are provided in 9 different embroidery formats. The formats included are: DST, EXP*, HUS, JEF, PEC, PES, VIP, VP3 and XXX. *BMP and INF files are also provided, these are recommended to be used with the EXP files for Bernina machines. SVG and FCM files are included for the Silhouette and Scan n Cut machines. Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Designs Cutting Files Disclaimer - click here Instructions are provided in English. We test and review each of our designs to ensure the highest quality. Depending on what hoop, fabric and stabiliser combination you are using, results may differ.
