Saturday 30 November 2013

Tula Pink - Block NO.3


Tula Pink 100 Modern Quilt Blocks

Block NO.3

I will be working through each and every one, with my interpretation and fabric I have to hand.

The beauty of these blocks the little pieces really will use up your scraps.

By adding dotty boarders mine are going to turn into 
100 Hot Pot Mats or Mug Rugs

As perviously mentioned I will not be showing you how to make these
You have to purchase the book.

The plain colours are Coral, Orange & 30's Yellow Bella solid
the dotty is sunshine essential dots
The rest are scraps.

Kx



Friday 29 November 2013

Sneak Peek - Little Red House


Little Red House

Quilt top - still to quilt
52" x 52"

Thought I would do something modern,
if I don't sell it is made for my 2 seater sofa :-)

Using 1 charm pack Road 15 by Sweetwater
and black Moda basics in black
and a couple of essential dot & bella basics for the roofs

Hope to quilt before weekend is out, but buy craft show next week.

And to remind you

London
7th December 1013
11am-4pm



Thursday 28 November 2013

Tula Pink - Block NO.2



Tula Pink 100 Modern Quilt Blocks

Block NO.2

As perviously mentioned I will not be showing you how to make these
You have to purchase the book.

I will be working through each and every one, with my interpretation and fabric I have to hand.

The beauty of these blocks the little pieces really will use up your scraps.

By adding dotty boarders mine are going to turn into 
100 Hot Pot Mats or Mug Rugs

The plain colours are Burgundy & Magenta Bella solid
the dotty is Hot pink essential dots
The rest are scraps.

KGx

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Tula Pink - Block NO.1


Tula Pink 100 Modern Quilt Blocks

Block NO.1

As perviously mentioned I will not be showing you how to make these
You have to purchase the book.

I will be working through each and every one, with my interpretation and fabric I have to hand.

The beauty of these blocks the little pieces really will use up your scraps.

By adding dotty boarders mine are going to turn into 
100 Hot Pot Mats or Mug Rugs

The plain green is Christmas Green Bella solid
the dotty is Turquoise essential dots
The rest are scraps.

KGx


Tuesday 26 November 2013

Make Windows Cushion


Windows Cushion 16"


All you need
1 pack mini charms
2 FQ fabrics
(1 for front 1 for reverse, these could be the same or different)

Bella Basics Solid in Black

Also 1 zip, full length unless you make an envelope opening


 Use 36 of the 42 charm squares
in rows of 6 x 6


From 1 FQ on the shorter edge
cut 4 x 2" strips (for the frame)
cut 12 x 1" strips (for the window panes)


I personally do not cut my strips down into 2.5" lengths but you can.
I sew, iron then trim - it works for me :-)
Not forgetting all seams ar 1/4"
So your strip will end up half inch


Repeat until all rows look the same as above.
(Or 10 times neater than mine!)


Now repeat using long strips
to join the rows together


Another one added


All joined, iron and trim up
mine is not perfect - but that is the beauty of home made
seeing your own quirks 


Next using the 2" wide strips
attach top and bottom, iron trim to 16.5"

Then repeat for the two sides


Should end up with something like this

At this point you could quilt it to wadding.
I didn't - I forgot!
But very much like it clean looking.


Lastly take your 2nd FQ
keeping the longer length trim the shorter side down to 17"
about 21" x 17"

Then approx 6" in cut, so you have
2 pieces 17" x 6" & 17" x 15"


The last 2 edges you cut need to be overlocked
(the 17" edge)
turned over about and inch and turned again so no raw edges show.

The large piece will butt up against the zip - sew
The smaller piece will then sit over the zip, hiding it.
Pin first - sew - avoid sewing over the zip


Finished hidden zip

Lastky - which i didnt photograph
trim the backing down to 16.5" x 16.5"
Lay the front and back right sides together
pin - make sure you have the zip open enough to turn inside out!
Sew all edges and overlock

Turn right side out


If you have a larger cusion to cover just make the boarder frame bigger,
so if a 20" cushion make the 2" strips to 4"
KG x

Monday 25 November 2013

I purchased this....


Tula Pinks City Sampler 100 Modern Quilt Blocks

I purchased this on Saturday, and love it.
Anybody else have it?

Decided I am going to work through all 100 quilt blocks, but instead of turning them into a quilt add a 1.5" boarder around and turn them into hot pot mats or mug rugs.

So 10.30 last night, what did I start doing - yes block #1
front complete, went to bed couldn't sleep, itching to sew, wiring brain, got up 1am - yes block #2 front complete.

Official - Now Tired.

I will upload a picture of each one I make, make separate file, is there a flickr page anybody know of? 

I wont upload how to make them, I think that you need to buy the book, 
and let the talented Tula Pinks show you.

Kx




Thursday 21 November 2013

A Sneak Preview


Windows


A sneak preview at a mini charm quilted cushion tutorial I am putting together for a 16" cushion. 

Using 1 pack of mini charms
1 fat quarter for the front and one fat quarter for the back.

I have used Road 15 by Sweetwater for Moda
Moda Bella Basics in solid black

I will be uploading this Saturday.

Kx

Lace Edge Spotty Bias Bindings


What what would you use yours for.....

£1.20 per metre

Blondedesign-astitchintime

Kx

Tuesday 19 November 2013

GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!!




Evening everybody

If you commented on the last post, you are in for a chance to win one of these great magazines.

Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine
Issue 2


If I have picked your number
drop me a line, with your name and address and I can pop it in the post to you.

blondedesign@hotmail.co.uk

(I still haven't learnt to show the number generator on here, 
if somebody could show me as I just get a blank generator!)

The numbers are

12  24  3

The Buck Family
Linda
Kay

I will contact you all

Well done everybody, I will be doing a little fabric giveaway next week
And lookout for Flossiesteacakes blog as I am sending her a wad of bias binding to giveaway.

Kxx


Wednesday 13 November 2013

GIVEAWAY!!! Love P&Q Magazines


Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine

Issue 2

The new and very cool new kid on the block

They have some fantastic projects to do,
including the snowball quilt you see on the front cover.



They have kindly sent me a couple three magazines to give away!

So in order to be in with chance of winning one of them,
all you need to do is be following me and ask if you have FB 
pop along to their page and like them.

Also if you are looking to save money in the future, 
I have already signed up for mine, you can subscribe here


Just leave a message below, and I will pick the winners on Tuesday.
I don't want to leave it too long, I want you to get making!


Karen x


Sunday 10 November 2013

Snowball Quilt Fabric Bundle Offer


Snow Ball Quilt Bundle OFFER

Quilt pattern to follow is in, From Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine
I have put together fab fabrics to make this quilt top in Throw size

15 Fat Quarters - see list below
1 3/4 Moda Bleached white
4 metres of bias binding (in your colour choice grey, aqua, red, stripy, gingham, spotty)

This would normally cost £70.00 if brought separately, but offer price £60.00

Type: high quality 100% cotton
Weight: Mid-weight (dressmaking/quilting)

The 15 Fat Quarters
Half Moon Modern - Ruby Chevron
Half Moon Modern - Aqua Chevron
Half Moon Modern - Grey Chevron
Dottie - Red
Dottie - White Red
Dottie - Aqua
Essential Dots - Christmas Red
Essential Dots - White Christmas Red
Essential Dots - Country Red
Essential Dots -Warm Aqua
Essential Dots - Warm Aqua White
Essential Dots - Aqua
Bella Solid - Grey
Bella Solid - Aqua
Bella Solid -Red

Saturday 9 November 2013

FQ Christmas Tree


FQ Christmas Tree

I had great fun trying to work out how to construct and stand up!

This offer gives you a saving of £2.00
Only £10.00

4 FQ
Half Moon Modern - Lime Chevron
Half Moon Modern - Lime Spots
Moda Essential Dots - Lime
Moda Essentials Dots - spring green on white



4 FQ
Half Moon Modern - Red Chevron
Dottie - Red Spots 
Dottie - White Red Spots
Moda Essential Dots - Christmas Red
Kx

Thursday 7 November 2013

Old Spitalfields Market - Craft Market

I will be selling my crafts here, perfect for some extra Christmas Shopping
Crafts of all kinds and regular stalls too
Please come along say hello!!!
Totally Free
Nearest station Liverpool Street
Old Spitalfield Market, Horner Square, London E1 6EW

I will be selling my crafts, perfect for some extra Christmas Shopping, crafts of all kinds and regular stalls too.
Please come along and say hello! Totally Free.
Liverpool Street Station.
http://www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/