A few weeks ago I created the crazy square block. It was super fun and an easy way to clean out my scrap basket. However, I needed to turn the blog into something functional. So, with summer on the way, I thought I sunglass case would be the perfect fit for Lady A. (My sunglass queen!) Funky Sunglass Case This project is for stitchers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
Wow, did time fly! Just a few short months ago Becky joined our sewing circle and created the Quick as a Fox Quilt Along series for our community. She really made learning quilt techniques painless! Not only did Becky create a fun pattern for us practice on but she shared some of her best tips and easy quilt techniques. Such as: flying geese, log cabin, dresden plate, … [Read more...]
It's Wednesday and everything is a work in progress in my world. Since so many of you are stitching along with Becky's Quick as a Fox series and the pictures are not only amazing but down right inspiring, I wanted to do something different. Share some 'show and tell'. Show and tell has always been a big tradition in my sewing circle and I think it is the perfect thing to bring to our sewing … [Read more...]
Dresden Plate Block 6 Welcome everyone to the Quick as a Fox Quilt Along! If you are just finding this for the first time, you can find all the previous blocks here and the photo gallery here. Today we are going to be working on a dresden plate quilt block. Last week we learned a little bit about templates....and even made our own hexagon template! YAY for you!! Today, … [Read more...]
Hexagon For the Quilt Along -Quick as a Fox Block 5 is a Hexagon Quilt Block. Hexagon Applique Block 5 Hexagon quilt blocks have been very popular this last year and it's about time you learn how to make yourself one-- without using any hand stitching at all! You were worried for a minute weren't you? I have decided that Y seams are not what they are cracked up to be and … [Read more...]
For the Quilt Along -Quick as a Fox Block 4 is a Paper Pieced Star Quilt Block. Paper Pieced Star Block 4 Paper pieced blocks are simple--- don't over think them! It is kind of like sewing by number really. Follow the numbers on the template and you will do just fine. There is one trick that you must watch out for. Make sure that the piece you are sewing on goes past the … [Read more...]
For the Quilt Along -Quick as a Fox Block 3 is a 3-Dimensional Quilt Block. 3-D Quilt Block - Block 3 Since we have learned how to control our 1/4" seam allowance and keep our points, we are going to get a bit more practice with both of these techniques on a new block. This isn't a regular quilt block, even though it might look like one from the photo. There is a little extra goodie … [Read more...]
When Caroline from Sew Can She asked me to be a guest judge in her Sewalong I was super excited! Anything that mixes sewing and scraps together is right up my alley! To learn more information about the Sewalong and herringbone block click here . And if you're anything like me, you will be completely inspired by the photos being shared in her Facebook group and start … [Read more...]
For the Quilt Along- Quick as a Fox Block 2 is the Flying Geese Quilt Block. Flying Geese- Block 2 The flying geese quilt block is the perfect way to learn all about points! Making your points, pointy is one of the basic sewing skills for quilts. Points can be tricky, but really after a few tries you will be able to know right where your seam should be and how to get the … [Read more...]
