A block for Mardie

I like how this turned out, but it is a bit on the large side. I used the pattern, and a .25 inch seam,etc. Perhaps I should have cut from the inside of the black lines? I cut on the outside. I hope you can work with it. It turned out 14 by 14 and not 12.5. It is fun and pretty though. Maybe make a pillow to go with your quilt if mine is the only odd-ball! I'll send it with your chicken fabric.

Update on the Scrappy Square

When you cut out template B on the polka dot fabric, leave it folded in half so that you are cutting through 2 layers of fabric. That way, the pieces will be mirrors of each other and will fit on the sides of the "scrappy" kite piece. (and you will only have to cut out 4 of them, but will end up with 8) If you lay them out on a single layer of fabric, make sure that the templates ARE set out in opposing order.

Here is a picture.

Clear? Probably as mud... : )

Mardie

Cool Trees!

I'm pretty excited over my Christmas Trees! I got the package from ID today. I can't wait to put all of it together, add some sashing and binding and I think it's gonna be an awesome!
I have chicken fabric for all of you (from ID). Let me know how best to get it to you in the comments. I can mail it out if needed.
Also, thanks again Mardie for hosting the get-together!

Mardie's "Scrappy Star"

Here is my "Scrappy Star" square. It is a variation on a "crazy quilt" pattern. (I followed a website very closely, but it has since become corrupted. I will forward a copy of the original tutorial through our facebook group or our blog.)

1. 12.5 " finished block size

2. All seams are 1/4"

3. Please choose BRIGHT fabric scraps for the star.

4. I will be sending templates to you for making the BRIGHT "kite" pieces as well as for the Black and White polka dot "triangle" pieces.

5. I will also be sending the Black and White polka dot fabric to you.

Step #1: Gather your BRIGHT scraps together. This is a great opportunity to use up some of your scraps. As you can see from the picture below, the scraps are sewn together any way you choose. YOU are making the fabric for the BRIGHT stars! Have fun with this. You will need a piece or pieces big enough to cut out 4 "tie" or "kite" shaped pieces (about 12" X 5" or so for each "kite"). Most of my chained pieces ended up being about 13" X 16". The scraps need to be at least 1" X 1" to be usable. Most of mine were larger. Start chaining smaller scraps together until you have a "fabric" piece that is around 13" X 16".

When you have sewn your scrap "fabric" pieces, press all the seams.

Step #2: Lay Template "A" on your fabric and carefully cut around it. You don't want to cut the template, as this will cause the template to get smaller! Cut 4 of Template "A" out of your scrappy fabric.

You should now have four "kites" like these below.

Step #3: Lay Template "B" on your Black and White polka dot fabric. Carefully cut out 8 triangles.

Step #4: Each 12.5" block is made of 4 smaller blocks. You will complete each block before you put all of them together. Each small block consists of one Bright "kite" and 2 polka dot triangles.

With right sides together, place a polka dot triangle on a Bright kite piece as shown in the picture below. The triangle will overlap the kite just a bit at both ends. This is ok. Sew as shown, then repeat on the other side of the Bright kite piece. When you press it open, you have one of the squares!

Repeat 3 more times until you have 4 squares.

Step #5: With right sides together, matching seams, sew 2 squares together as shown below. Then repeat with the other 2 squares. With right sides together, matching seams, sew the 2 larger rectangles together forming the star.

You should now have one 12.5" finished square!

Press well. Please do not trim the square.

Here is what the squares look like when they are put together. The polka dot pieces form their own designs as well. I love it and can't wait to get more to put this together.

Thanks!

Love, Mardie

Trading Pieces "Catch up Night"

Hey Ladies,

Don't forget the "Trading Pieces Sewing, Catching Up, Visiting and Snacking Night"!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, the 19th... 7pm... Mardie's house. See the Facebook site for address and directions.

See you tomorrow. Bring your machine, supplies (fabric, cutting board, rotary cutter, etc.,) projects that need finishing (or starting) and a snack to share.

Mardie