Staying Organized with the Sewology Pattern

I find staying organized while making a quilt, especially a block-of-the-month quilt, so valuable to the quilt making process. I know a lot of creative people who operate better with the clutter, but personally, I find it's just one more thing to become frustrated about while sewing later. I hope my fellow Type A's and aspiring Type A's find these suggestions helpful! And if any of you have additional suggestions for staying organized during this sew along, please comment below. I'd love to hear them!

I recommend using the following supplies:

- 1 1/2" 3-ring binder with a clear cover on the front, back, and spine
- 50 or more sheet protectors (This is optional. You could hole punch your pattern pages instead)
- Binder Spine Label and Page Tabs printable (Files are at the very end of this post)
- Printed copies of the front and back covers, introduction and all currently released block patterns.

(The Sewology Pattern can be purchased HERE!)

Below are instructions and some visuals for how to use the Binder Spine Label and Page Tabs when organizing your Sewology pattern!

A - I recommend using double sided tape, a small ruler, Hera Marker, paper trimmer and small scissors for cutting out and applying the label and page tabs to the organized pattern.

B - Using a paper trimmer or scissors, cut out the Binder Spine Label and Page Tabs.

C - Carefully insert the Binder Spine Label in the clear sleeve pocket on the spine of the binder. You may find it helpful to use the pointy end of the Hera Marker to insert it further down into the sleeve.

D - After you use the small scissors to trim the curved detail of the Page Tabs, take a ruler and the round, flat edge of the Hera mark and create a crease along the dashed line of the Page Tab.

E - Fold the Page Tab in half along the crease.

F - Apply double-sided tape to the inside of the Page Tab.

G - Sandwich the front page of the corresponding block pattern in between the folded Page Tab. You can apply it to the right outer edge of the page like I did or along the top of the page too. Just note that if you adhere it along the top, you won't be able to remove the pages inside the page protector without removing the Page Tab first.

H - Store your remaining Page Tabs in the inner pocket of your binder.

I - Labeling the spine not only makes the binder prettier looking, but it also makes it much easier to locate the pattern when you're ready to sew your blocks.

Sewology Quilt Kits

I've had some online and local quilt shops offer to make kits for some of the Sewology quilt samples in the pattern! Here is a list of where you can find them!

Handmade is Heartmade is offering kits for the Bonnie & Camille inspired Sewology quilt above! You can purchase this kit by sending them a direct message on Instagram with your PayPal email address.

Fabric Bubb is offering a Kona solids version of the cover sample (original sample is made in Cloud 9 Cirrus Solids). You can purchase the kit for this version HERE.

 Quilted Thimble Cottage is selling kits for both the cover sample and the Bonnie & Camille version HERE! AND they're offering 10% off longarm services for finished Sewology quilt tops! 

[Sewology] Information for Participating Quilt Shops

I've had a few quilt shops inquire about purchasing the Sewology pattern and initially, I thought I wouldn't be able to sell paper copies to quilt shops until the year was over, BUT I think I've come up with a solution that will make everyone happy 😊

If you're a brick-and-mortar quilt shop, keep reading!

Here's the plan - Local quilt shops can purchase the PDF pattern for a single fixed fee of $200 that will include the rights to sell and distribute up to 40 copies* of the pattern on a limited basis. I've written a Terms and Conditions document that outlines exactly what is and isn't included in the fee. You can download and review the document below. If still interested, you can then print and email me a photo or scanned image of the signed document to PenAndPaperPatterns@gmail.com. Shortly after I receive the email of the signed Terms and Conditions document, I will send you an invoice. Once the invoice has been paid, I will personally email you the block patterns as they are released on the 15th of every month from August 2017 - August 2018. 

*If you don't expect to sell 40 copies of the pattern (or maybe expect to sell more!), I am willing to adjust the price accordingly. Please email me at PenAndPaperPatterns@gmail.com and we can work out a price that works best for you and your shop!

Look forward to hearing from you!

Sewology FAQ

Before I get into answering some questions about Sewology, I first want to take a second to thank everyone for the amazing response to this pattern so far. It has exceeded all of my expectations and I am so incredibly thankful for it! Thank you!! 💗

I will update this list as the year goes on, but for now, here are the most frequently asked questions I've been getting about Sewology! If you need me to expand on any of them or have a question that wasn't asked below, please feel free to email me at penandpaperpatterns@gmail.com!

How do I purchase the pattern?

August 15th, 2017 is the official launch date of the Sewology pattern! You will be able to purchase the PDF pattern, starting August 15th, through my Etsy shop [https://www.etsy.com/listing/623025020/sewology-block-of-the-month-pattern].

What will the cost of the pattern be?

The cost for the entire pattern that includes the intro and all 12 block patterns as they are released during the year is $25.

What is included with the pattern?

Even though block patterns will be released on a monthly basis from September 15th, 2017 - August 15th, 2018, I designed the pattern to feel and read like an e-book. When you purchase the pattern on August 15th, 2017, you will be given the "introduction" to the pattern. The ten-page introduction includes information pertaining to the pattern such as:

1. The techniques used in the quilt and instructions for how to execute them.
2. Five different color scheme ideas. As well as material requirements & fabric suggestions for each of them!
3. A coloring page for coming up with your own unique color scheme 🖍
4. Detailed instructions for how-to download your PDF block patterns every month as well as a link for joining the Sewology Facebook group where you can share your progress and get advice from other Sewology members!
5. And, finally, a block schedule so you know exactly what months to expect each block.

Is foundation paper piecing (FPP) used in this pattern?

There is NO paper piecing in any of the blocks of this pattern! I know that will be good news to a lot of you 😉 There are other techniques used in the quilt such as - flying geese, half square triangles, raw edge and bias tape applique. I go over each technique in the introduction and I will also be demonstrating the trickier techniques in a live broadcast from the Sewology Facebook group during the year!

How big is the quilt?

The Sewology quilt finishes 70 3/4" x 84 1/4"

What is the difficulty level of this quilt?

If you are an ambitious beginner quilter and up, this quilt is perfect for you! There are no blocks that use paper piecing or any other more advanced technique. And, the techniques that are used in the quilt are very easy to learn and described in detail in the pattern. The more challenging techniques in the quilt are the raw edge and bias tape applique - which are used in one block each. I will be going over those techniques in even more detail in a live broadcast from the Sewology Facebook group 😊

Can my local quilt shop participate in this sew along? 

Yes! More information regarding that can be found HERE.