This week I sliced into another sweet strips to make block 2 in the Sweet on You mystery quilt along and I love the way they turned out. Now, it’s time to take a look at what the Twisted Tulip row looks like and get stitching.
It’s so much fun to see your blocks stitched up in the mystery quilt along! The variety of prints and color make this so much fun and I am really looking forward to seeing these quilt tops all stitched up.
Twisted Tulip Row Layout
Before I get to the giveaway details, let’s chat about the row layout. Sweet On You is a horizontal strip layout, made from 9 rows, 6 blocks, sashing and boarders. This quilt is all about the scraps! I highly encourage you to just have fun and play with fabrics from your stash. The Twisted Tulip row has an additional block in the center. That means, you will only be able to semi complete the row today. Let’s take a look.
You can see in the updated quilt image that the twisted tulip row placement will be in the center. The additional mystery block will be revealed later in our adventure.
Arrange cut pieces, right sides together, as per diagram. Press seam allowance in one direction. Complete two rows.
Enter the Twisted Tulip Row Giveaway
Just joining us now and don’t want to miss out? Here are the details:
- Finished Quilt Size: 68″ x 85″
- Layout: Horizontal Strip
- Number of Blocks: 6 blocks total including the center unit of Pineapple Smoothie
- Background Fabric: Requires 4 1/2 yards of total background fabric
- ENTER YOUR EMAIL to receive emails of blocks, including the Pineapple Smoothie block
- HASHTAG: #SweetOnYouQAL
- Click here to catch up.
Best of luck in the giveaway!
ps- Special shout out to Shannon Fabrics for their constant support, amazing fabrics and continued sponsorship. Without partners like them, series like this would not be possible. Please be sure to visit them on Facebook to say thank you & hello.
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Comments & Reviews
Done. I made all the pineapple smoothies in rainbow colors, so each additional row will try to work in the colors used on the smoothies. So far so good.
When I am forced to rip out a seam (ha, ha, ha) all those threads are still on the seam line. I wrap backwards (with the sticky side out) masking tape around my hand. Then rock my hand over the seam and the threads come right off.
Don’t stress over imperfections. Have fun and sew happy!!
Have started using a
rotary cutter and find
it so easy to use. Need
to keep a sharp blade
to get the best results.
Carla from Utah
I know many say it and its true – measure twice and cut once!
Always make sure you are using a 1/4″ seam allowance
Keep a roll of blue painters tape handy. It can provide a straight line when needed, you can write on it and mark your blocks, ie R1-B1. Always put in right corner. It doesn’t leave residue. Cut several thicknesses and you have a straight line for your machine. Endless uses.
I use one of those metal bias tape makers to make and press binding for a quilt. No more burned fingers! Thanks!
Measure twice, cut once.
My biggest challenge was always finding things. I know I just saw it. I know it is somewhere here. Sound familiar? Once I learned to clean up after every sewing time, things were better. Now if I find mys elf getting frustrated, I try to stop and put things away. It makes all the difference,
Fav sewing tip: Stay organized and gang sew when possible.
I clean out the entire bobbin case each time I change bobbins–DUST is an enemy to your machine!
Always start with a sharp blade
When my bobbin runs out of thread, I clean out the bobbin case & surrounding area–DUST & LINT are enemies of your machine!
My best friend is my iron – proper pressing makes all sewing projects so much easier, not to mention, so much more accurate.
always take your time, there is no need to sew fast at all. slow & steady and pin/clip as much as you want!! sewing isn’t a race. with practice you will find your own speed to use and feel comfortable with!
What is my favorite sewing tip? Wow, that’s a hard one to answer. I’ve learned so many tips in the past year, since I started quilting. I guess one of my favorites would be to make sure you cut accurately when quilting
I use golf tees to hold my partially full bobbins with the coordination thread.
when I am appliqueing light solid fabrics over a printed fabric, I fuse the light solid to another fabric of the same light solid or white and use the fused fabrics as if they were a single layer. This keeps the print fabric from showing through the light fabric. There is not much worse than being able to see the lower fabric through the top fabric.
I have a feeling it was the right choice to make my tulips with some of the same fabrics as pineapple. Can’t wait to see.
My favourite sewing tip…make time to sew even if it’s super crazy (I’ve got 4 boys under 5)…it’s very therapeutic!
I use long handled tweezers when threading the needle on my machine. Even though I have an automatic threader, the tweezers help me to get the threads through all of the notches and places it needs to go. My old fingers can’t do it so good anymore.
My favorite sewing tip is to use the right tools for the job and keep your supplies organized.
Tip, I start new projects all the time, so I have a lot of WIPs, I keep them organized by putting them in bins w name and date.
My favorite tip is to make sure machine is clean. Especially the bobbin area. I had to learn this the hard way.
Tip – have fun! You’ll do lots more quilting if you take time to enjoy the process.
Waiting for the next instruction. Can’t hardly wait.
A finished quilt is always better than a perfect quilt top.
I really do not have any favorite tips, just remind myself when sewing to not get stressed over mistakes, fix them and enjoy the time. would love to win
Recently, I used washi tape to mark 1/4 seam on my sewing machine and this trick worked pretty well.
I have learned to pay attention to every quilting tip I see! I just started quilting after sewing for 50 years. Sewing has always been my therapy!
Sewing is my therapy!
I always clean my space once I am done my sewing time so I can start with a fresh room the next day.
I’m so new with sewing & quilting that I have no tips other than to go ahead and give it a try.
Always have more than one pair of scissors handy, one by the sewing machine and near the ironing board and cutting table.
Since I am blessed to have more than one sewing machine I like to keep 2 or more projects going on at the same time. So I keep different threads & needles on each machine so I can sew easily when I find time etc.
Whenever I have many strips to sew together, I match them up ahead of time then “chain” stitch them, leaving about 1/2 inch between the sewn strips.
I started sewing as a child with my grandmothers. I am still sewing at 62. Love making quilts!
My sewing tip is to completely immerse yourself in the joy that is fabric and creating.
Measure twice and cut once or cuss lots!
Read the whole pattern before you start sewing.
Make time to sew,even just 30 min and the projects get done.
Don’t worry about small mistakes, they usually work themselves out when ironed anyway. Have a great day! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
My favorite tip is my favorite because I’m fairly new at quilting. Practice, practice ,practice. Have patience and enjoy the process.
When I have only short times that I can sew in between housework, I like to have my next step thought out and ready so when I come back I know where to start. It doesn’t waste so much time remembering what I was doing!
Make a handy stilletto to help move things under the sewing foot by taking a turkey lacer, putting a few beads on it for decoration. Sew handy!!
Wonder clips are great substitute for pinning.
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