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Hello there!
It’s a
QUILT-ALONG
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Yes, I’m actually (sewing) participating!
And I hope you will too.
It start’s today August 29th but you can jump in anytime.
All of the details are on the Riley Blake Designs blog.
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Most of you know that I have been designing fabric for many years however, not as a quilter but rather from an art background with a little sewing experience thrown in. When I heard about Meet the Makers QAL project I thought it was time to see what all of the quilting/sewing passion I’ve been witnessing, was all about. So, I became quite determined to make each one of the four pieced blocks that the project calls for including the alternate/setting block. I don’t know if my beginner handicap will allow me to finish the whole quilt now but sew far, sew good.
I am enjoying learning as I go and welcome any and all sewing, piecing or quilting tips that you all can offer me.
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I will be featuring my “Paperdoll” fabric collection for my blocks.
The collection is delivering to shops now.
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My steps:
First I grabbed some blank artist canvases to use as design boards for my blocks and started cutting three inch squares. Then I began the auditioning process with it’s endless possibilities. I love this fabric! My decision, the reds from the group and white doll clothes with Riley Blake white for
Block # 1
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I even cut up the panel!
Next . . . it was time to try my hand at making my first half square triangles!!!
Success, I think.
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Finally, try stitching the rows together?!! This was intimidating but, I did it.
Corners didn’t line up completely but not too bad I suppose.
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Ta-daa!
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OKaay! This is fun and I might become a little addicted.
I plan to post my progress here on the Joy Studio blog each week.
I hope you’ll join in the fun and
PLEASE,
let me know how I’m (and you’re) doing!
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