Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This #holidaytrimmingsquilt is a fast and easy project. The pattern releases TODAY! Head over to Shereece's site @sewhookedontreasures to grab your copy.
It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsqui It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsquilt pattern release is coming June 9th. I was happy to test this lovely quilt and even more happy with the way it turned out. Thanks, @sewhookedontreasures. I can't wait to show the full reveal!!
Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top toge Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top together. Look for this fun new quilt pattern coming soon from @sewhookedontreasures!

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Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmin Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmingsquilt by Shereece @sewhookedontreasures. 

Does the new Hustle and Bustle fabric by @official_basicgrey on a Grunge Hits the Spot background put you in the holiday spirit?
This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last bit of binding just about a half hour ago! I love the fabrics in this quilt and they were just random fabrics from my stash. The pattern is #theellaquilt by @kitchentablequilting. I may have to hang this in my family room until it finds a new home.

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Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat bl Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat blocks and these three items are my essentials for achieving that: white fluffy bath towel, cheap Black & Decker iron that steams like crazy, and a Jackson's Woodworks square clapper.

I have a wool pressing mat, but I like the bath towel better. It has enough nap to "grab" the fabrics for a super flat press and it can be tossed in the washer and dryer. 

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One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. T One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. This album quilt was made by members of a club I ran for many years when I had a brick and mortar shop. Several members continued to meet in my home monthly until COVID hit. 

It is special to me because it is a reminder of what is important; the friendships, camaraderie, and encouragement that developed within the group. 

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This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites fo This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First it is proof that any fabric works when you cut it small enough and second I pieced it on a little mini retreat with a couple of friends. The pattern is Rectangle Wrangle by Bonnie Hunter.

I love, love, love scrap quilts, the more fabrics the better, and that's how I justify buying all the fabric I do.

This particular quilt was chosen for today's prompt because tomorrow it will be on its way to Poland along with nine others from my "quilt room" (see day 3 prompt).

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Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the th Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the things I've learned through quilting, but one I can't seem to get through my head is that I don't like foundation piecing, paper piecing, or hand piecing.  Slow stitching is a concept I can't wrap my head around.

This String Spiderweb was started at a retreat so I jumped on the bandwagon without thinking it through. I have a bunch of these units made but no interest in continuing. As I was snapping the photo though, I had an idea. Stay tuned.

Are there quilting techniques or methods you don't enjoy?

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2014 quilts, baby quilt,, charms, piecing, quilting, tutorial · July 1, 2014

Baby Quilt Blitz-Day 2

Today’s quilt is similar to yesterday’s but it has checkerboard sashing on two sides.  I was inspired by this tile floor.

BQB-2-3

I had to do a little playing around with it in EQ7 to make it work for charm squares and came up with this.

For this quilt you will need one pack of (42) 5” charm squares, plus 3/4 yard EACH of two fabrics for the checkboard sashing and border.  You will also need 3/8 yard for binding.

Cut (7) 2” strips from each of the two checkerboard fabrics.

Sew one each of these strip sets.  Press toward the darker fabric.  Cut (21) 2” segments from each strip set.

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bqb-2 e

Sew two of these strip sets.  Press toward the darker fabric.  Cut (21) 2” segments from each strip set.

bqb-2 f

To make the block, sew a three-square segment to one side of the charm square.  Press toward the charm square.  Then sew a four-square segment to the bottom.  Press toward the charm square.

Use half of your charm squares and make 21 of these blocks.

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bqb-2 c

Now, use the other half of your charm squares and make 21 blocks with the checkerboard colors reversed, like this:

BQB-2 block 2

Follow the diagram below to lay out your blocks.  It’s your quilt, though, so feel free to rotate the blocks anyway you like.  This diagram just shows how I arranged mine.

bqb-2 g

I added a checkerboard border.  You will need (54) 2” squares of each fabric for the border. 

bqb-2 h

Here is my finished quilt.

BQB-2-1

I quilted it with a great pantograph called Mexican Carpet by Urban Elements.  It was probably the fastest and easiest panto I’ve ever done and I just love how it looks on this quilt!

BQB-2-2

Hope you liked this quilt.  Be sure to stop in tomorrow for another easy baby quilt!

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Comments

  1. Pat in Appleton says

    July 1, 2014 at 6:33 am

    Omigoodness, Rhonda! I am lovin’ the ‘Blitz’! Your baby quilts are so cute! So far, I want to make both of them! Can’t wait to see more!

  2. Sandi says

    July 1, 2014 at 11:20 am

    This one is adorable too!! I love it. Thanks for all the info on making it. Can you give me an idea of how much green and white would be needed to make yesterdays quilt. Thank you. Looking forward to tomorrow, this is fun! Hugs,

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