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Welcome to finish it up Friday! This, my friends, is a stack of 340 mini nine patch blocks. That means that I finally have enough blocks for a decent lap size quilt! Oh, happy day! If I could do cartwheels, I would at least 100! :) I started making these blocks back in July of 2013. Each 9 patch finishes at 1 1/2'', which means those little squares within the 9 patch are 1/2" finished....give or take. (So tiny! So crazy!) Precision piecing is not my thing, so these blocks nearly drove me to the brink of insanity--a few times! I've learned a lot about myself through the process. One of those things is that I have more stubbornness than good sense. (hahaha!) I also know that these blocks are going to make one fabulous quilt top! So, here's to a little (or a lot) of perseverance!!! If you care to leave a comment today, I would LOVE to hear about a crazy project that you have taken on....how you are faring with it, or how long it took you to finish. :) And just to show you that I'm not the only crazy one...a friend of mine told me about a quilt pattern called are you kidding me? Don't you just love the name? It looks like a LONG term project as well. (Yikes!) Now it's your turn to share your finishes for the week! Thanks for joining me for finish it up Friday!
Get on top of your quilting scraps! Make mini scrappy blocks with the scraps from other projects - great way to use up small offcuts!
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I love star blocks so this quilt had necessarily had to have a star. The video demonstrates how to make the block with foundation piecing. In such small sizes I find it’s a lot easier to get …
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Master making tiny nine patch quilt blocks to create heirloom quality quilts. In this post, I share tips to make tiny nine patch blocks and replicate an antique quilt.
Hello hello! I've been lucky enough to have had the chance to play with Tilda's new fabric range Harvest over the past few weeks. It's such a pretty collection of colours and prints and today's the day I get to share what I've been making as part of the Blog Hop 2 Green
Use my mini string quilt blocks sewing tutorial to make use of even your smallest fabric scraps! No fuss blocks require no corner matching!
New Halloween quilt patterns available! The Bat quilt pattern is one of 16 designs that are perfect for the spooky season!
In celebration of today's Sunflowers quilt pattern release, I would like to gift you a miniature version of the same design: Mini Sunflowers!
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The days sure fly by don’t they? I’m trying to soak up my little 13 month old…this is one of my favorite ages. We even match. I’m just finishing up a new table runner. I haven’t made pinwheels in so long…I forgot how much I love them. It took all my willpower not...Read More
They all say that bigger is better. But I beg to differ. Tiny can be so satisfying! Have you heard about the fantastic #MMminimini challenge hosted by Make Modern Magazine? You can read all about the details here. I had so much fun making this wee little mini mini quilt. And now have plans for making so many more! This Cougar #miniminiquilt was made for my good buddy Sarah of Cedar Fork Stitches I used a variegated thread for the straight line quilting and finished my binding by machine. Because I am too lazy to do any hand sewing. Here you can see that I added borders to my 4" x 4" Cougar block and am ready for the quilting! After quilting, I trimmed it down and it now measures exactly 6" square. The binding on a mini mini can be a little intimidating. I found a single fold binding tutorial on Crazy Mom Quilts blog here. But I did a mitered joint for my binding. I measured the perimeter and then added the amount for the overlap to miter. This was the length of my binding: 6" sides x 4 = 24" plus width of binding 1.5" = 25.5" After applying my binding to the back, I then pressed and folded to the front and pinned the binding in place before stitching. Next time I will have to remember to add some corner tabs on the back for hanging. You know I am not the only crazy quilter out here that has been sucked into the mini mini craze. If you are looking for some mini mini inspiration, here are some great links!!! From Yvonne of Quilting Jetgirl. Tutorial for single fold binding on mini mini quilts Mini Mini Quilts 32-38 Mini Mini Quilts 28-31 Mini Mini Quilts 24-27 Mini Mini Quilts 21-22 Mini Mini Quilts 19-20 (a mini mini of a mini cooper!) Mini Mini Madness From Jayne of Twiggy and Opal. Mini Mini Quilts Mini Mini Quilt Recap More Mini Mini Quilts Micro Mini Mini Quilt Warning: Mini Mini Quilts are addicting Tutorial for hanging a Mini Quilt mini Raccoon blocks finish at 5" x 4" I've been working on some tiny piecing lately while making the blocks for the mini quilts included in the recently released Raccoon pattern. And now am making tiny baby blocks for the My Pet Hamster pattern, which will also be released soon. mini My Pet Hamster blocks finish at 5" x 4.5" And I also started a couple of mini mini quilts back in October when I made the Wee Little Bird table runner. What took me so long to finish them? I had so many other things to do. And I was getting frustrated with the binding. After finishing these three mini mini quilts, I think I have it down to a science now. Here are my two finally finished Wee Little Bird mini mini quilts. mini Wee Little Bird blocks finish at 4.5" x 4" And here are the backs. How do you feel about tiny piecing? Keep On Quilting On! Follow To follow Sew Fresh Quilts by email.... Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner
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Learn tips and tricks for making the September Sapphire Block as part of our Birthstone sew-along series! Then add three blocks for a mini Gemstone quilt.
First, there was a pineapple then there was an orange and now we have an apple! Well, two apples. I...
Free quilted tote bag tutorial. Learn how to turn a mini quilt or orphan quilt block into a beautiful quilted tote.
Welcome back to QM Bitty Blocks! I'm happy to share September's free quilt block pattern with you alla 4 Sawtooth Star. These are so adorable that once I
Florida Star Block by Hannah (softfunnyfat) This is a Florida Star Quilt Block, minus the HST's in the corners.. The pattern is available for free. Full Post: Florida Star Block Pattern
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Love is in the air, and things have never gotten this sweet. This adorable Sweet Notes foundation paper pieced mini heart quilt block is inspired by the heart candies with iconic messages like, “love you”, “be mine” and more. There are many uses for this mini quilt block such as, a holiday garland or bunting, patches on garments, labels for quilt projects, scrappy quilt, and the list goes on. You can also take this block to the next level by hand or machine embroidering sweet little messages on the heart. Prior knowledge of machine piecing and FPP is required. For more information on how, there is a tutorial on The Weekend Quilter's blog and for more visual support, check out Angela Walter's paper piecing tutorial on YouTube. Instructions in the pattern exclude how to embroider letters and messages on the quilt blocks. In love with the quilted Valentine's Day heart candy bunting you see in the photos? Click here to read the blog tutorial using the Sweet Notes mini quilt block by The Weekend Quilter on how to make one yourself. Finished Sizes: Quilt block size— 5'' x 5'' Quilting skill level: Advanced Beginner This is an instant downloadable PDF file and will be delivered to your email after purchase is complete. Download link in email may be used up to 5 times. Please remember to save the PDF file upon receipt. Pattern is intended for personal use only. Finished items cannot be produced for sale. Do not reproduce, distribute or replicate any part of this pattern without written permission from the author. Quilt pattern is non-refundable or exchangeable. © 2024 The Weekend Quilter. All Rights reserved.
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:)
I did a little just-for-fun sewing this week. After working on some larger and more time consuming projects, it was really nice to work on a quicker project. It feels good to start and finish a project within a day or two! This is Scrappy Apples - a little mini quilt that I made for my wall (15" x 15"). I spotted a little apple block in the Spelling Bee book by Lori Holt and I thought it would make a great mini quilt. I decided to make four little 6" blocks - and I wanted to make them scrappy (I'll take any opportunity to add scraps into a project!) I usually struggle deciding how to quilt a mini quilt and this was the case again with the mini apples. I didn't want the quilting to overpower the apples, but I wanted it to "go" with the look of the mini. I ended up doing some small scalloped quilting (a.k.a. clam shell quilting). I found a small circle template that was the perfect size! It was one of the Sew Simple Shapes from Lori Holt. The lines on the template helped me to keep my lines of scallops straight as I went. I used my water soluble marking pen to draw one row of scallops, then I would quilt that one row. Then I'd trace a second row and quilt that, and so on. It worked great! And was less time consuming than I expected it to be. Another bonus was that I didn't even have to switch out my presser foot to a walking foot. My regular foot worked just fine. And when the quilting was done, I sprayed the top with water to make the blue lines disappear! Here's a view of the quilting from the back - I love how it turned out! My finished mini is already up on the wall, brightening my sewing space with it's cheery scrappiness. (Spell checker is telling me that "scrappiness" isn't a real word, but I beg to differ.) Oh - and I get asked about how I hang my mini quilts - the secret is clear thumbtacks! Have you heard about the Spelling Bee book? It's another fantastic book by Lori Holt, jam packed with creativity. It starts with the block patterns for the entire alphabet - both upper case and lower case, all with options for small (4" x 6") blocks and large (8" x 12") blocks. Then there are also picture blocks like the apples I made-- this quilt below shows a few more of them. The picture blocks also have the option for either 6" or 12" blocks. There are also number blocks (0-9), and punctuation blocks, and in the back are pages and pages of quilt ideas! I've got my eye on the "Jack" quilt in the photo above, and the globe quilt below. There are so many great quilt ideas in this book. And it's a great resource if you ever want to add a name, or other text to a quilt. How cute would it be to add a child's name to the back of a quilt you've made for them? You can find the Spelling Bee book here at the Fat Quarter Shop. And right now the Fat Quarter Shop is hosting a Spelling Bee sew along. On Saturday each week a different blogger is sharing their version of one or two of the blocks in the book. My week to share is not for quite awhile but I couldn't help myself - I HAD to make those cute little apples! You can find the blocks they've already completed here. **This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) when purchases are made through links found in this post.
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Greet your guests this Halloween with a fun Ghost quilt - a quick and easy to make project! More infos about this free pattern add-on here!
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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We love mini quilts! Yes, we do! The Busy Bees Wall Hanging uses several different quilting techniques to create this whimsical wall hanging. The Busy Bees Wall Quilt is perfect for a baby’s nursery, kitchen, or office space. It also makes a great gift for your favorite hard working friend. In this online video class, […]
