A Free Pattern for Quilting Day!

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It’s our day! A day just for quilting! Do you have something special planned? This year there seems to be more events and activities planned than what I remember in years past. I’m going to make sure I find some time to take more than just a few stitches on something today. I’m working on the next blocks for Just Takes™


If you’re already working on this quilt you have something special to look forward to with the next installment. If you’re not making this quilt…….you’re going to miss out on a really wonderful project. Click here catch up on past blocks and optional embroidery designs.

“In honor of International Quilt Day (March 17, 2012), The Quilt Show will unlock all of the shows from the first nine series. You’ll be able to watch shows from 100 through 913 for the entire weekend (March 16 -18). Everyone will be able to see 117 shows for FREE. Be sure to share this information with all your friends. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy three days of wonderful teachers, beautiful quilts and great fun. While I’m sewing today I know I’m going to take advantage of the opportunity to watch some of the episodes I’ve missed.


It’s been unseasonably warm in Michigan and today is no exception. It’s had me thinking of springtime flowers and I’ve always loved the sentiment on my little Sue’s Blossom quilt. I decided today was the perfect day to share it with you. For the rest of the weekend (until March 19) you can get a free copy of the pattern to celebrate quilting day!


Click here for FREE Sue’s Blossom quilt pattern


If you didn’t get the newsletter that went out this week (sign up is under the Facebook box in the right sidebar and at the end of this post) and love embroidery, please take a look at the new Embroider Me™ Pattern. It’s the first in a series of vintage design collections for applique and embroidery. There are 108 designs in a variety of sizes from 3″ to 11″ including flowers, fruit, animals, household items, people, children’s designs and more in Collection 1. If you use the coupon code QUILTDAY during checkout you can get the pattern at the introductory price of $18.26 so check it out. Click here to see Embroidery Me™ in the Online Store

More on this new series later – today is a day for quilting!

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Just Takes 2™ Quilt – March 15 Quilt Blocks

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It’s March 15 and that means it’s time for Just Takes™ blocks at Dear Jane.
There are two blocks this time. A beautiful compass design called Grandma’s Favorite Compass and a block of Flying Geese you’ll recognize from a previous set of patterns.

Unit 6

Block 23

Block 24


It was 80 degrees in Grand Rapids today and this is what I’m dreaming of……………I love seeing the sunlight reflecting off the water and dancing on the tree branches.

Just Takes 2™ Blocks for March 15 – Click here to visit Dear Jane

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Just Takes 2™ Quilt – March 1 Quilt Blocks

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Today’s the day! It’s time for the 5th set of Just Takes 2 blocks. I hope you’ve had a chance to finish the last group. Can you believe you’ve already made 18 of the blocks in this quilt and it’s only the first of March?
You should probably take a deep breath before you scroll down and take a look at the blocks for today.

Okay, I heard that gasp all the way over here in Michigan! We don’t want you to be nervous or intimidated. We have step by step instructions for you.

 Block 19

I changed the red center on this block to white and added redwork embroidery. If you’ve never made a Feathered Star block this will be a great learning experience. It’s a 15″ block so the pieces are small enough to be delicate but large enough so you don’t feel too overwhelmed. If you’re in love with some of the embroidery on my block (which we hope you are) there’s an Optional Redwork Embroidery Pattern you can purchase as a digital download HERE. There are 14 designs to choose from and they’re sized perfectly for the squares and triangles in this block.


If embroidery isn’t your thing – don’t worry – the block is beautiful on it’s own using red fabric for the center. Either way there are a few things you can do to guarantee success when sewing.

  • Take your time! I can’t stress this one enough. Work slowly and you won’t have any trouble putting this together.
  • If your fabrics have a soft feel to them I suggest using Magic Sizing or some spray starch on them before cutting your pieces. I like Mary Ellen’s Best Press Clear Starch Alternative 16 Ounces-Lavender Fields. It’ll make a big difference in the stability of your fabric pieces when working on this block.
  • Make sure you’re sewing an exact or slightly scant 1/4″ seam.
  • Press seams open where suggested in the instructions. I know this goes against almost everything we’ve ever learned but trust me it helps.

There are some additional tips on the pattern sheets and here are a few pictures I took while sewing my block.

Press seams open where instructed in the directions.

By pressing some of the seams open you have a clear view of the intersections of the feathers in your star when sewing these strips to the background squares and triangles.

 

A completed corner section. (I had cut my background square extra big but wouldn’t do that again.)

Here’s a look at the first partial seam you’ll be asked to sew.

The partial seams sewn on the background triangles.

The kites!

Adding the white corners if you’re making your block with a red center.

Ready to finish up those partial seams.


 Block 20

 

 Block 21

 

 Block 22

 

If you fall in love with Feathered Stars you might want to check out the pattern for the Feathered Star Redwork Wall Quilt in the Online Store.


*** We have found an error on the foundation patterns for the Flying Geese on Blocks 20 & 22. The beak of the last goose has fallen 1/4″ so the angle is incorrect on pieces A14 and A15!

The pattern file has been corrected…….

Just Takes 2 Blocks for March 1 – Retired Click here to purchase

 

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