July 26th, 2013

Block Rock’n Week 10 – Mercury

by Julie Hirt

This weeks free paper piecing pattern is the Mercury.  As in Freddie Mercury, one of the greatest frontmen of all time.

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Like a couple of the previous blocks this one will look different depending on where you decide to add color.

There are inset triangles that I didn’t use, but you certainly could (second color play).

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Queen is one of my favorite bands and has been ever since Wayne & Garth introduced me to Bohemian Rhapsody.  Of course, I had heard Queen songs way before then but that’s when I fell in love.

If I’m near a jukebox and they have this song, you can bet I’ll be playing it.

 

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Best Friend is the closest thing Paul and I have to “our song”.   ❤

 

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My husband has a tattoo that includes a line of music notes. The notes are from a verse in “I Want to Break Free”.

 

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Okay, okay, I’ll stop! Rather than completely bombard you with a hundred Queen songs, just go play some!

 

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Due to changes within Craftsy, I am moving the patterns to Etsy. 
Buy the entire series of 12 blocks for $5 or each block for $1.  

Download HERE

Feel free to share within sewing groups if you use this pattern as your Bee block!
It does NOT need to be purchased multiple times. Same with the series purchase.

 

If you make this block I’d love to see it:

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July 25th, 2013

Thursday Threads Link Party 7/25

by Julie Hirt

I’m finally getting started on that kaleidoscope quilt I’ve been wanting to tackle for a while.  So far I’ve just cut out my triangles and I’m playing with layout.

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With all of that linen, I need to starch everything to death.  Since I don’t want to pay $50 for a gallon of Best Press I did some research and made my own starch. It works!  It’s cheap!  I’m never buying starch again!

There are literally hundreds of variations out there but this is what I did:

DIY Spray Starch

1 tablespoon of Argo cornstarch
24 ounces of water

Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let it cool and pour it into a spray bottle.
Optional: Add a few drops of lavender essential oil.  I don’t have any so I didn’t.

Some recipes don’t call for boiling but then you have to shake before each spray.   Also, I think it only keeps for a few days but I’ll gladly spend my money on fabric and make this when I need it.

Let’s check out some of last week’s link ups:

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I’m kind of obsessed with these dresden’s from Susan at The Bored Zombie. The fussy cut stripes and chevrons give it such a cool effect!

Super fun Civil War Sampler from Jan at Sew and Sow Farm.  Love.

Last Minute Patchwork Elephant

Adorable little elephant from Stephanie at Quarter Incher.

 

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July 23rd, 2013

Tutorial: Free Motion Quilting Modern Petals

by Julie Hirt

I came up with this design when trying to attempt Dogwood/Orange Peel quilting and mine was just looking too sloppy.

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Patchwork squares make this an easy pattern, so it works well for the Scrappy Trip, Postage Stamp or Scrap Vomit quilts.

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Here we go:

Pretend my drawn lines are patchwork pieces.  Just use your blocks as a grid pattern.

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Step 1:   Quilt a straight line up between 2 blocks

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Step 2:   Curve up and around to the left corner

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Step 3:   Swing down and around to the upper right corner creating a half circle

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Step 4:   Curve back down to the middle

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Repeat:  Steps 1 – 4 all the way up your row.

TIP:  I don’t have my petal tips reach the points of the corners.  This way there is a little spacing between the rows.

 

Now, I’ll show you how on the machine.  Use your free motion foot, feet down and draw your thread up.

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Straight line up

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Curve up to the corner

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Half circle around to the other corner

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Curve back down

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When you get to the top of your quilt you can just reverse these steps and work your way back down.

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This is a simple pattern and depending on the size of your squares, it can get really crinkly in the wash!

Here is the Scrappy Trip  quilted with ‘Modern Petals’.

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Let me know if you have any questions!  I’ll answer questions in the comments thread rather than emailing.

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July 21st, 2013

Patchwork Zigzag Baby Quilt

by Julie Hirt

This patchwork zigzag/chevron quilt was made for a sweet baby girl and hitting the mail tomorrow.

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The entire process from piecing to hand binding is enjoyable on a baby sized quilt. Even the basting isn’t bad!

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FABRIC:
Front piecing is Kate Spain’s Cuzco collection
Backing & Binding is Hugs & Kisses from Anna Marie Horner’s Loulouthi

Measures 40″ x 40″

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I did a free motion stipple because I love the texture it makes. The quilt will get softer and crinklier with each wash.

The quilting was done using Aurifil Maki 50 wt thread in Platinum, I think it’s a nice neutral choice with all of these colors.

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My friend Chelsea from Whatcha Makin’ Now took these pictures for me.  I think I’ll just take all my quilts over to her house for photo shoots now.  Don’t you just love her cabinet filled with vintage Pyrex?

There’s still a few weeks left in Plum & June’s New Blogger Blog Hop. Be sure to check out the amazing blogs in this weeks line-up!

Little Birdie Quilting Studio
modern handcraft
Ella & Nesta’s Little Room
ayliN-Nilya
Everyday Fray
Kwilty Pleasures
Snuggle Up with a Dish
Making Happyness
chezzetcook

Hope you’re having a great weekend.

julie

 

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July 18th, 2013

Thursday Threads Link Party 7/18

by Julie Hirt

Between work, quilting and trying to enjoy some sun, this summer is flying by!  Look at some of these awesome projects from last weeks link up:

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Sassy Quilter made this gorgeous hexagon pillow.  After working on my own English Paper Piecing project, I admire it even more.

Love the Amy Butler fabrics in this Simple Pieced quilt – and her quilting lines.

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This EPP project from Tales of Ineptitude is going to look incredible!

On my Echino Missouri Pillow post I had a couple of questions about my labels.

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I order them through Ikaprint on Etsy.
5% off using coupon code “627HANDWORKS”.  Whoop!

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  2. Link back to Thursday Threads with a button on your site or link in your blog post.
  3. Please, no direct links to Etsy stores.
  4. Comments are the best – be sure to leave some for others!

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What are you working on or finishing up?  Do you have any new stash fabrics?


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July 17th, 2013

Something Old, Something New & Giveaway Winner

by Julie Hirt

My entry for the Something Old, Something New Challenge at Quilty Creations.

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I have a bunch of vintage sheets so I cut some into 2″ squares and stitched them up.  Made and quilted with Aurifil Mako 50 wt in white.  Measures 9″ x 5″ standing with 1″ boxed corners.

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It’s sitting on an old cotton chenille bedspread my Aunt Arlyn gave me.  It was used on her daughters bed 30+ years ago.

 

Now, onto the good stuff!  The winner of the Giveaway is….

 

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Sally from Life in a Sally World.  Congrats, Sally!  I’ll be sending you an email shortly.

I’ll be hosting more Giveaway’s in the coming weeks.

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