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Sugar Block Catch up!

April 13, 2014 by sassyquilter 15 Comments

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I spent this weekend catching up on some of my Sugar Blocks!

2014 Sugar Block Club

The one above is the Febuary block called Explore. This one really got on my nerves! If I had enough fabric I would probably redo it. You may be able to see some distortion…I was trying to press it into submission:) Well, the block won. It should finish at 12.5″, but it is 12″. I am going to just make do and leave it. I suspect that do to a lot of seams that I slowly ate up a little seam allowance here and there and it caught up to me. If I have to I can border it and then square it up to the proper size.

MercySugarblock This block is called Mercy.

This one I thought would be harder, but it wasn’t! I think I could have used more contrast in the star points….more red. As I grow as a quilter I am trying not to over analyze everything and just keep moving forward. Less ripping, more stitching. So this one will stay as it is too!

Now to finishing April’s block and I will be back on track.

For all you guys doing the Triangle Quilt Along….

If you opted not to trim the zig zag edges of your quilt, Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts shared a great tutorial on how to bind those and work inside those tricky corners! This is a great tutorial even if you are not using it for this quilt, so check it out and say hello from The Sassy Quilter!

Binding inside corners tutorial at SewFresh Quilts

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Union Jack Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial and Giveaway!

April 1, 2014 by sassyquilter

Hi there! Paula here at The Sassy Quilter and I am so excited to be the first stop on the

Riley Blake Designs Union Jack Blog Tour!

Union Jack Blog Tour

So….Have you guys seen Riley Blake Designs super cute Union Jack panels!!! Well, I have come up with a sewing machine cover tutorial for you to put these snazzy prints to use. We don’t want our precious machines getting all dusty and if you have ever tried to piece one of these Union Jack designs you will totally appreciate how quick and easy these panels are to use.

Riley Blake has three different color options for a multi flag panel. The smaller flags within the panel are each 9″ x 11″. There is also a giant flag panel that measures 36″ x 42″ and comes in three color options. Click HERE to see!

Today I am using the Union Jack Squares Gray panel.

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What you will need:

1 Union Jack Squares Gray panel.

5 Fat Quarters in assorted prints.

1/4 yard Border fabric.

1 and 1/4 yards Backing fabric.

1/2 yard Binding fabric.

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I am using a collection of Riley Blake Swiss Dots with my panel prints!

Cutting:

From Panel-

Trim two flags to 9.5″ x 11.5″- (1/4″ around the flag)

From Border fabric-

Cut (2)- 4.25″ x WOF strips, then subcut (4) 4.25″ x 9.5″ rectangles.

Cut (2)- 2.5″ x WOF strips, the subcut (4) 2.5″ x 19″ strips.

From FQ’s-

Cut (1)- 9.5″ strip from each FQ, then subcut (6) 2″ x 9.5″ strips for a total of 30.

From Backing fabric-

Cut (1)- 17″ x WOF strip, cut again on fold to yield backing for front & back panels.

Cut (2)- 12″ x WOF strips, trim selvages and join along the 12″ edge. Trim this long strip to 12″ x 50″ and use as backing for the side panel.

From Binding fabric-

Cut (1) 18″ x WOF strip, then subcut 2.5″ strips on the bias and create at least 160″ of bias binding.

Construction

unionjackpiecing Piece together your front and back panels. Add your side borders first and then the top and bottom borders. Repeat for the back panel.

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Join your 2″ strips together to form one long side panel.

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Layer your front and back panels and your side panel with batting and backing, quilt as desired.

Trim your side panel to 9.5″ x 45.5″ and the front/back panels to 13″ x 18.5″.

Using your bias binding…bind the bottom edge of the front & back panel and both short ends of the side panel.

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Line up the center point of the front panel with the center point of the side panel. Pin these together with the backing sides together.

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Join these two panels together stopping and starting 1/4″ from the corners. Repeat for the back panel.

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Now, pin the remaining sides of the front & back panels to the side panel and stitch together, also stopping and starting 1/4″ from the corners.

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Your sewing machine cover should look like this, with raw edges exposed.

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Now to bind these raw edges!

Starting at one of the bottom corners…Fold the end of your binding under about 1/2″ and start attaching your bias binding to the side panel side of the raw edge. I stop and start 1/4″ from the top corners to avoid any puckering in the corner. Do not trim anything…just skip a few stitches and then keep going. Bias binding is stretchy so should go around smoothly. Stop sewing about 3″ from the final corner. Mark your binding strip and trim 1/2″ longer than needed. Fold this extra under and then finish attaching the binding. Repeat for the opposite side of the cover.

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Hand stitch the binding to the front & back panels.

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The finished dimensions are 9.5″W x 13″H x 18.5″L. It will fit most average size machines.

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Done! I think it looks bloody fabulous;)

Wanna see the inside???

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Do you want to make one of these? Fort Worth Fabric Studios is offering you a special deal this week and a GIVEAWAY!

20% off all Union Jack Panels through April 7th with discount code:

UNIONJACK20

Click HERE to get your panel, or….

Click HERE to get this awesome kit Jodie created! She even has one for me to GIVEAWAY!!!

***GIVEAWAY!***

Leave a comment to enter to win this kit to make your own sewing machine cover:)

(Giveaway ends Sunday at midnight/EST, open internationally.)

Riley Blake Union Jack Blog Tour Schedule:

Tuesday 4/1 – Paula at The Sassy Quilter- You are here:)

Thursday 4/3 – Jina at Jina Barney Designz

Tuesday 4/8 – Karin at Leigh Laurel Studios

Thursday 4/10 – Marni at Haberdashery Fun

Tuesday 4/15 – Julia at My Fabric Obession

Thursday 4/17 – Molly at Rose and Odin

Tuesday 4/22 – Amanda at Jedi Craft Girl

Thursday 4/24 – Madame Samm at Sew We Quilt

Tuesday 4/29 – Julia at Riley Blake Designs

Thursday 5/1 – Ginny at Darling Adventures

Hope you enjoy your visit here today! Here are a few things you might want to check out:

Helpful Charts– a collection of charts useful to Quilters, Quilting Tips– tips and tricks for Quilters, Free Tutorials and Patterns for beginners and Quilty Fun– quilting games perfect for retreats and guild meetings!

I am also currently hosting a Triangle Quilt Along and it is never too late to join in!

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How to link up my picture..

March 22, 2014 by sassyquilter 6 Comments

If you already have mastered Flickr and linking-up….you probably want to skip this post:)

but…

If this is your first time using Flickr or linking up a picture, take a deep breath and I will show you some basic steps and you will have it down in no time:)

Here is a how to:

The link up area will be at the end of the post. Click on the blue button that says “Add your link”

Click this to add your link!

The next screen will be….

This is what your screen will look like after you click “Add your link”

•A box will pop up and the first line will be asking for your: Link or “the URL of the link you are adding”. This is the web address at the top of your screen that shows where exactly you are in the world wide web:) Starts with http:// or www. You can copy this from where you have your image at and just paste it in this first line.

•Click in the next line titled: Link Title or “The name that will be visible under your thumbnail”. The program should automatically search for the image and fill in this line for you. If you have entered an incorrect link it will give you an error and you can go back and fix it now. If using Flickr…you have to have your pictures set to a Public setting for Inlinkz to access them. I keep my entire Flickr account set to Public, no secret info there, just quilt pics:)

•You can leave the link title or name as it is or change it to whatever you like. I usually change mine to Paula@TheSassyQuilter so people can easily see whose picture it is. It will help us get to know each other a bit too!

•The next line will be asking for your Email address. Type that in.

•Below this will be an area titled Image Source. Here will be a grid of all the pictures they found on the webpage you entered. Click on the one you want to use or use the option tabs to add another. I never have to use the other tabs. If you don’t see the one you want make sure you have scrolled down through the options.

Now Click done! The next screen will give you the option to share on other social media sites. You can do that or just click “Take me back to the Link Up”.

Done!

How to use Flickr!

Flickr is a great way to share your work and interact with other quilters!

You will have to join Flickr and create a yahoo id and a username/password….same as all the other social media. Below is a pic of my personal photostream or homepage on Flickr. You can personalize it by adding a profile pic and cover photo. Make sure you are set to Public for sharing your photos or we won’t be able to see them:)

Joining the group…

Once you are set up you need to join the Triangle Quilt Along Flickr Group, click this link to get there.

It should take you to the page above. In the blue circle is out logo button. Where the red button says “leave group” will say “join group” if you haven’t joined yet.You can add photos to the group by clicking the add photos button inside to logo, this is if they are in your photos already. Keep reading to see how to get them in there.

Discussions…

Above that is a discussion area, check here for ongoing discussions with your fellow quilt along members:) The first is one for introductions so we get to know each other.

Uploading your photos…

When on your personal page, click the Upload button to add your photos. It will then prompt you to get them off your computer.

Once you pick your photo there is an area below it to title and add a description if you chose.

You can add directly to the group at this time also! Just click “Add to groups” and pick which group you want to add too.

Once you are all set…click “Upload” in the corner and you are set!

Flickr Mobile!

If you have a smart phone you can get the free app and upload pics from your phone. It will be the app by yahoo.

Once you open the app, click on the camera and choose from the pics on your phone or ipad.

Click on the “Advanced” option and you will be able to add to the group at the same time!

Click group and find the Triangle Quilt Along Group. It will only be there if you have joined the group already.

Then just hit the Upload button in the upper right corner and you are done!

Hope this helps you guys! Please email me or comment if you have any questions:)

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Starlight, Starbright…

March 17, 2014 by sassyquilter 23 Comments

Today was another snow day/sew day here in VA. Downer in that I do need to actually go to work, but always glad to get some extra sew time:)

I have been following along with Melissa @Happy Quilting and participating in her Star Light Star Bright Quilt-a-Long. I just couldn’t resist this fun quilt design! Since my plate was pretty full I did the one block design as a baby quilt. These blocks have lots of pieces, so I’m glad I did! It went together pretty simple aside from one cutting error that led to a design change:), but I think it works… no extra fabric so it has too!

Here is a little show of all our steps we have completed.

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Fabric cutting. I am using Gray Matters by Jackie Savage McFee for Camelot Fabrics. I have been dying to do a gray/yellow combo.

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Flying Geese.

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Half Square Triangles… lots of these! I laid mine out on the design wall to get a feel for the quilt. HERE is a tutorial for how to make your own design wall!

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Block centers. Love this star!

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Block sides. I did not anticipate all the crazy paisley directions.

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Block corners. Love these polka dots:)

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Finished top with borders. What do you think….gray or yellow binding?

I have a couple weeks to quilt it and get it in the Grand Prize Linky. Trying to not wait till the last minute on this one. It’s not too late to join in!!! You have until April 2nd. So if you are speedy, head on over to Happy Quilting and catch up!

Here is a pic of a bigger quilt with this pattern:

Be sure to check back in on Friday for the start of the Triangle Quilt Along! Not too late to join in:)

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February Happenings…

February 21, 2014 by sassyquilter 20 Comments

Balkan Puzzle, 2012 Craftsy BOM

Chunky Chevron, 2012 Craftsy BOM

Recently I have done a few more informative posts and haven’t really shown what I have been working on. So here are a few pics of all the latest sassy stitchery!

At my Sassy Quilters Guild meeting we did our February blocks for the 2013 Craftsy BOM, Balkan Puzzle and Chunky Chevron. I am using Carnaby Street by Pat Bravo for Free Spirit.

Oblongagons in Cuzco

I finally got all my Oblongagons cut for the Oblongagonalong over at SewFreshQuilts! Starting to piece these together. I am using Cuzco by Kate Spain for Moda:)

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Finished up my Scrumptious Quilt Top.

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Making progress on the Star Light Star Bright quilt along @ Happy Quilting. I am doing the one block design as a baby quilt.

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I am pretty excited about getting to do some pattern testing for Susan@ Swirly Girl Designs! And I get to use her gorgeous fabric line Daydream in Jewel for Michael Miller Clubhouse.

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Don’t you love these colors!

Remember my “Feel the Love”, Valentine Wall Hanging? Look at these fabulous recreations that Norma and Leesa did using my tutorial!

Valentine Wall Hanging by Norma Wilder

Love Norma’s quilting!

Valentine Wall Hanging by Leesa Burr-Bates

Love Leesa’s scrappy binding addition, so cute!

Yes, February has been busy so far! All these snow days have been productive:)

If you haven’t already…check out my upcoming Triangle Quilt Along! It starts March 21st, so you have plenty of time to ponder:)

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Cotton Bliss, New Sponsor!

February 17, 2014 by sassyquilter 8 Comments

Those of you who have been visiting me here for a while have heard me mention this online shop before! I love their fun and fresh fabrics and their prices even better:) I am so happy to introduce them today as one of my sponsors!!! Getting to know Stefanie has been a joy and I know you guys will enjoy working with her too on any fabric purchases you make or even just drooling over her fabric pics on Facebook and Instagram:) I want to be completely honest with you guys and tell you I would never let anyone be a sponsor that I didn’t already LOVE<3

Let me…let Stefanie…tell you a little about herself!

Cotton Bliss opened in October 2013 to fill a void in the online quilting community for quality designer fabrics at an affordable price point. An avid quilter and confessed fabric junkie, owner Stefanie Williams is committed to providing an outstanding level of personal service and the best value in the industry by offering same day shipping on in-stock items and an everyday discount of 20% below retail price. Cotton Bliss carries a wide variety of designer pre-cuts by Moda and select collections on the bolt. As our business grows, so will our selection. We invite you to visit us at www.shopcottonbliss.com, where you will find something new each week. Connect with us on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram, for all the latest news and happenings. We love to hear from our customers, so please reach out if we can answer a question, assist with an order or just to chat! -Stefanie

I hear she offers some crazy deals over there on Instagram! So be sure to follow and keep your eye out.

As a matter of fact, I first met Stefanie when I ordered a Scrumptious and a White solid charm pack and some yardage to make this quilt top! It was super easy and I will share the pattern with you soon.

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What have I got my eye on next?

This Daydream by Kate Spain charm pack is only $7.60! Unfortunately Scrumptious precuts are sold out…but, there is yardage available so you better grab it quick.

And for all my Sassy friends Stefanie is offering a 10% off coupon code:)

COUPON CODE:

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(Coupon expires 3/31/14. Not valid on previous purchases, sale merchandise or gift certificates. Cannot be combined with other promotion codes or discounts. Code must be entered during check-out.)

If you are participating in the upcoming Triangle Quilt Along, this is a good deal to get those fabrics!

If you haven’t got your ruler yet Joann’s has them for 7.99(50%off) and one cent shipping until mignight! Click HERE.

Click HERE for more info on the Triangle QAL.

You can find and follow Cotton Bliss on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or by Newsletter(form at the bottom of their website page).

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And the Winner is…

January 23, 2014 by sassyquilter 6 Comments

And the Winner of the Wake Up to Kona blog hop giveaway is…

Kathy Davis

A big thanks to all who entered and for all the sweet comments on my Goose on the Loose quilt:)

Would anyone be interested in a Goose on the Loose quilt along a little later in the year? or someone also asked me about a Triangle quilt along?

Leave a comment if you would like to join one or both!

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Bella Skill Builder…Block 8

September 19, 2017 by sassyquilter 2 Comments

Her we are… Block 8 in the Bella Skill Builder quilt along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop!

Bella Skill Builder

Block 8

Starburst

This block will require a specialty ruler or you will have to create a template for yourself. Either will work just fine!

Creative Grids Starburst 30 Degree Triangle Ruler

I chose to make a template. The pattern comes with one for you to trace… grab some thin template plastic and trace/cut it out. Ignore the lines I drew on mine… I was just using them as a guide.

I stacked up my fabric and then drew my template on the top layer. Then I used an acrylic ruler as a guide along the traced lines to cut with my rotary cutter… made it a little faster.

So here’s the thing with sewing pieces that all converge in the center….

It creates bulk!

….and a lot of bias edges that stretch a little on ya!

I try to be as careful as I can, go slow…pin a little, but I still get a little “teepee” effect in the center.

Smushing with the iron is an option, but not ideal.

I fudged my seams a little to avoid too much puckering… lost a few points….but in the end its OK!

This one came out flatter… not perfect, but none are.

In the end, no one notices this stuff in your quilts.

This is definitely an area for me to keep on Skill Building.

Hope you guys are having fun! We are almost done, yay!

Don’t forget its not too late to get your supplies to join in! Below are the links to get you there.

Fat Quarter Shop has a Quilt Kit, Backing Set, and a Thread Set for this quilt.

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Bella Skill Builder…Block 7

September 18, 2017 by sassyquilter Leave a Comment

Her we are… Block 7 in the Bella Skill Builder quilt along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop!

Bella Skill Builder

Block 7

Half Square and Quarter Square Triangles

You can find the Half Square 4 in 1 Ruler HERE and the 4.5″ Quilting Square Ruler HERE.

Both of these are very helpful for these blocks and a great addition to your ruler stash!

These are the Quarter Square triangles for one of this months block. I though I would show you guys the technique for piecing these little boogers!

You start with your two squares right sides together… draw a diagonal line and then stitch 1/4″ on both sides of the line.

Cut on the drawn line… and press open your two beautiful half square triangles.

Line up these two with right sides of fabric together and opposite colors of fabric together.

Draw another diagonal line from corner to corner…

Stitch 1/4″ on both sides of the line and then cut on the drawn line.

When you press these open you will have these two beauties!

Do a little squaring up using your ruler and Voila….

all done!

Don’t forget its not too late to get your supplies to join in! Below are the links to get you there.

Fat Quarter Shop has a Quilt Kit, Backing Set, and a Thread Set for this quilt.

Keep it Sassy♥

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Bella Skill Builder…Block 5

June 1, 2017 by sassyquilter 1 Comment

Her we are… Block 5 in the Bella Skill Builder quilt along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop!

Bella Skill Builder

Block 5

Half Square Triangle

Another classic block in the world of quilting…. simple, yet the options are truly endless!

There are also lots of ways to put these bad boys together….

This pattern recommends using Triangles on a Roll…. you can find these at Fat Quarter Shop HERE.

I do have to admit I love these! The process is easy and each unit comes out perfect!!!

There are a ton in this roll… you just cut off how many you need and layer them together with your two fabrics facing each other. A couple pins to secure your paper to the fabrics is perfect.

The instructions are right on there too, genius!

Then just stitch along the dotted lines following the arrows. Shorten your stitch length so the paper is easy to tear off when you’re done.

Cut on the solid lines, tear off your paper and… Voila! Perfect Half square triangles…. trim the little dog ears if you like!

Then just sew them together according to the pattern…

Done!

We are getting there Sassies! This quilt is moving right along… here’s a pic of mine all together.

Don’t forget its not too late to get your supplies to join in! Below are the links to get you there.

Fat Quarter Shop has a Quilt Kit, Backing Set, and a Thread Set for this quilt.

Keep it Sassy♥

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Search Results for: triangle quilt along

Sugar Block Catch up!

Union Jack Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial and Giveaway!

What you will need:

Cutting:

Construction

How to link up my picture..

How to use Flickr!

Flickr Mobile!

Starlight, Starbright…

February Happenings…

Cotton Bliss, New Sponsor!

And the Winner is…

Kathy Davis

Bella Skill Builder…Block 8

Bella Skill Builder

Block 8

Starburst

In the end, no one notices this stuff in your quilts.

Bella Skill Builder…Block 7

Bella Skill Builder

Block 7

Bella Skill Builder…Block 5

Bella Skill Builder

Block 5

Half Square Triangle

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