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Blocks are complete!

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So I just couldn’t help myself and I went ahead and finished all of the blocks yesterday! I think I am going to go ahead with a navy border. I just need to buy more fabric, how sad!

Curve It Up Challenge Blocks - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comDo you see the little spot of pink hiding on the right hand side? Someone is playing a little hide and seek…

Found you! https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.com“Found You!” she yelled.

And because Anne loves to take pictures with my camera, her is her picture of my blocks.

Anne's Blocks - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comSo I will be heading to the fabric store today to purchase some Navy to finish this puppy up! So excited!

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Curve It Up Challenge Update

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I have been trucking along with the Curve It Up Challenge, pattern by Sew Kind of Wonderful.  I have all but two blocks done!

Love how this is coming together! #ciuchallenge #janome #quickcurveruler

Excuse the cell phone picture, but as I write this post it is late at night and the lighting now sucks too much for a real picture.

I am just so happy with how the blocks are turning out. My Fancy Fans and my Drunkards Path blocks are a tad different from the original designs, and I am really happy with how they turned out. I could seriously see a whole quilt made from the fans. I just love that block!

I am hoping to be done with the blocks by Wednesday and then I need to decide if I want to sash or not. So far I’m not leaning in any particular direction, I would like to try and stay within my stash, as so far I haven’t bought anything for this quilt. That may change when I have to back it but for now I haven’t spent a dime on it! Who knew I had so many solid shades of blue in my stash!

Happy Monday and Happy Quilting to Everyone!

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Sewing Therapy Tuesday

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This weekend and yesterday I took some time for sewing therapy. It is cheaper than the traditional kind of therapy and I can do it in the comfort of my jammies! I worked on blocks 2 and 3 from the Curve It Up Challenge.  I have to say I am really enjoying the mental break from designing, though quite soon here I will likely need to take a break from this and start the dreaded Elsa Dress.

Blocks 1 2 3 - CIU Challenge - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comI was originally going to do all American Made Brand solids, but I didn’t have enough and I wanted more variety in my blues, greens, grays, so I have gone ahead and added some Konas and Northcotts to the mix.

I am very happy with how it is turning out so far and really looking forward to block 4. Stay tuned for more curvy blocks!

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Fluttering In Formation – 52 Twisted Blocks Tutorial

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I am so excited today to be part of the Persimon Dreams 52 Twisted Quilt Blocks QAL!  Below is my block. I found my inspiration in the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Blocks.  The inspiration block is called the Beggar’s Block but when I saw it I just saw butterflies!

Fluttering In Formation - Block Tutorial - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comSupplies:

1 White Square – 4.5″ x 4.5″
32 White Squares – 1.75″ x 1.75″
8 body Sections – 2″ x 4.5″
16 Wing Sections – 1.75″ x 4.5″
Black Pearl Cotton Thread

NOTE: All 1/4″ seams and the block finishes at 12.5″ x 12.5″

Fluttering in Formation Supplies - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comStart by drawing a line, corner to corner on each white square.  (See Picture)

Step 1 - Fluttering in Formation - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comNext chain piece sew your white squares onto your wing sections, sew along the line you drew. Pay attention to the orientation of the squares:

Step 2 - Fluttering in Formation - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comTrim off the excess fabric to 1/4″ and press towards the white:

Step 3 - Fluttering in Formation - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comSew your wing sections to your body sections – creating 8 butterflies:

Step 4 - Fluttering in Formation - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comLay your block out and sew together:

Step 5 - Fluttering in Formation - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comUse my tutorial over on Kim’s blog and embroider the adorable faces on your butterflies.

You will have a beautiful finish!!

Fluttering In Formation - Block Tutorial - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.com

There is a fun interview of me over on www.PersimonDreams.com
* If you make the block make sure you upload it to the Flickr group:   http://www.flickr.com/groups/2445539@N20/
* If you are interested in joining this QAL you can learn more information here:   http://www.persimondreams.com/quilt-alongs/lapaceks-orchard/52-blocks

Thanks for visiting!!!

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Tutorial – String Blocks in Multiple Sizes

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Today I’m moving up in the world…well, not really, but my day in the My Favorite Quilt Block Quilt Along over with Persimon Dreams has moved up a week. If this is your first time here, welcome! I hope you will take some time to look around my little corner of the web.

Project QUILTING Season 4

Today I am showing you how I made my stripper strings from last week.

I have made the tutorial available via pdf download. In order to view it you will need a pdf reader. Here is my lovely Stripper String tutorial .

Make sure that you head over to Persimon Dreams to see all the rest of the blocks for the Quilt Along, and while are there be sure to check out my interview from today, I included a sneak peak of my sewing room make over.

Also be sure to check in on Thursday to see the block made by Sara of Army Quilting with a Yankee Puzzle Block.

Have a great day!!!

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