tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90021597229390106282024-03-19T02:18:32.153-07:00Pen + Paper PatternsPen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-48913227358886246792020-01-19T17:31:00.000-08:002020-01-19T17:33:46.793-08:00Fresh as a Daisy Sewalong!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="text-align: left;">After many requests, I've decided a sewalong for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/765571337/pdf-fresh-as-a-daisy-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1" target="_blank">Fresh as a Daisy</a> quilt NEEDS to happen!! π</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Thanks to <a href="https://www.sewtopia.com/" target="_blank">Sewtopia</a> and <a href="https://www.thenextstitch.com.au/" target="_blank">The Next Stitch</a> for teaming up with me to make</span> this sewalong happen π <span style="text-align: left;">(Because hosting two sewalongs at the same time is HARD π
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<span style="text-align: left;">Some of you might be thinking "SIX WEEKS?! I thought we were supposed to be slowing our roll over here!" π We decided, for those that like the slower paced sewalongs, that we're not only doing a six-week schedule, but a more doable four-month schedule too. It's a choose-your-own-adventure sewalong!</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.sewtopia.com/" target="_blank">Sewtopia</a>, <a href="https://www.thenextstitch.com.au/" target="_blank">The Next Stitch</a>, and I have some fun things planned during the sewalong! There will be prizes, a freebie exclusive to newsletter subscribers (Sign up for the newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/3808b3d84e06/daisysewalong" target="_blank">HERE</a>), AND tips and tricks for making your Fresh as a Daisy quilt!</div>
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Keep in mind that if you follow the Slow Your Roll schedule, newsletters will stop after Week 6 and the monthly prizes will differ from the six-week schedule.</div>
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Want to participate?! First sign up for the newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/3808b3d84e06/daisysewalong" target="_blank">HERE</a>, post the "I'M IN!" graphic that you will receive a link to after signing up for the newsletter to Instagram using the hashtag #daisysewalong and tag @penandpaperpatterns, @thenextstitch, and @sewtopia in your post! You will then be entered in for the "I'M IN" prize which is fat quarter bundle of an upcoming collection from Ruby Star Society and your choice of four of my patterns! There will also be a separate "I'M IN" prize for Australian participants courtesy of The Next Stitch!</div>
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The Fresh as a Daisy pattern can be found <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PenAndPaperPatterns?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">HERE</a> and check out the quilt kits <a href="https://www.sewtopia.com/product-tag/pen-paper-pattern/" target="_blank">Sewtopia</a> and <a href="https://www.thenextstitch.com.au/search?q=fresh+as+a+daisy" target="_blank">The Next Stitch</a> have available for the pattern as well!</div>
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More information about prizes and the sewalong schedule will be in the first newsletter that's going out February 1st so don't forget to sign up!</div>
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If you're a shop interested in being a sponsor during the Daisy Sewalong please email me at PenAndPaperPatterns@gmail.com.</div>
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We are soooo excited about this sewalong and can't wait to start! π</div>
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<br />Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com113tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-51746853674081343312020-01-10T11:39:00.000-08:002020-01-11T09:57:50.769-08:00Fresh as a Daisy TestersToday I'm sharing the Fresh as a Daisy quilts (and pillows!) my testers made!<br />
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But first, I have to brag about my testers...I gave them a pretty short time frame to make their quilts AND give feedback and they still knocked it out of the park. They all did an amazing job on their Fresh as a Daisy projects ππ And so much great feedback about the pattern too! So grateful for their help with this!<br />
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All testers have been linked to their respective Instagram accounts in the captions below the photos! Go check their talented-selves out!<br />
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My two favorite online shops, <a href="https://www.sewtopia.com/" target="_blank">Sewtopia</a> and <a href="https://www.fabricbubb.com/" target="_blank">Fabric Bubb</a>, have SUPER cute quilt kits available for the Fresh as a Daisy pattern! Click on each image below to go to their corresponding kit!<br />
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Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-12369946488291854442020-01-09T20:09:00.000-08:002020-01-09T20:09:50.927-08:00Fresh as a Daisy Quilt PatternThe Fresh as a Daisy quilt pattern is now available! You can find the printed copy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/765569995/preorder-printed-fresh-as-a-daisy-quilt?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&crt=1" target="_blank">HERE</a> and the PDF copy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/765571337/pdf-fresh-as-a-daisy-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br />
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The Fresh as a Daisy pattern was inspired by my love, er, obsession with florals ππΈπ·πΌπ»πΊπ Even before I released my official first pattern, Rainy Day, I immediately knew what type of pattern I wanted to design next - FLORAL! That pattern, Marigold, is pictured below!</div>
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I love sewing with floral fabrics, wearing clothes with flowers on them, decorating my home in florals...I think you get it π Anyways, I've toyed around with the idea of making a flower quilt using the asterisk (ie - *) design for awhile now, but was unsure how to make it happen without having part of the block be paper pieced. And then one day I finally sat down and figured it out and that's how the daisy idea was born! I didn't even have to use templates to make it happen either π I love when that happensπ</div>
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Hope you all love this pattern! I'll be sharing my amazing tester's versions soon and where you can find kits for this pattern soon too! Stay tuned!</div>
Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com262tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-67373907695214964412019-10-17T21:20:00.000-07:002020-01-08T05:20:01.606-08:00Won't You Be My Neighbor Quilt FULL REVEALThe pattern is now available! You can find it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/730748592/wont-you-be-my-neighbor-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br />
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It's almost Won't You Be My Neighbor quilt pattern time (14 more days! aka October 18th!)!! Because I give the option of making the Won't You Be My Neighbor quilt during the Slow Your Roll Sewalong, which starts October 20th, I want to make sure you have enough time to pick out your fabrics!<br />
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Before I share the fabric requirements for this quilt, I probably should share what the actual quilt looks like, right? π I haven't shared a full shot of the quilt yet and, let me tell you - no matter how many patterns you release sharing the full shot never gets less nerve wracking. Basically all my fingers and toes are crossed that you guys love it!<br />
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And on that note, HERE'S MY NEXT PATTERN π¬π
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The Won't You Be My Neighbor quilt pattern was inspired by the Village quilt I made for a friend's baby last year. I love house quilt patterns and really wanted to put my own spin on one. I wanted my version to have a Utopian neighborhood feel (maybe one Mr. Rogers would live in? π) so I threw in some trees and flowers too!π²π³πΌ I also wanted the colors in the quilt to be soft and the prints to have a scrappy vibe so <a href="https://www.windhamfabrics.net/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=sc&Category=1180" target="_blank">Annabel Wrigley's Penelope</a> line and <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0516075/kaufman-essex-yarn-dyed-linen-blend-homespun-silver" target="_blank">Kaufman's Essex Yarn Dyed Linen in Silver</a> for the background fit the bill perfectly. I think this quilt would look amazing in solids and higher contrast prints too!<br />
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This quilt finishes 62 1/2" by 70 1/2" - a good throw size quilt! This pattern is fat quarter and fat eighth friendly too!<br />
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The printables I've included below are the first two pages of the pattern + the back of the cover. I really recommend using the tags on the Quilt Layout page to label your fabrics. Especially if you're like me and think you'll remember where you planned to use each print and then a week later you can't remember even picking out the fabrics π<br />
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To print the pages below, simply right click on the image and save to your device. I also recommend printing the images to "Fit to Page".<br />
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For more information about the Slow Your Roll Sewalong and how to participate check out the blog post <a href="https://penandpaperpatterns.blogspot.com/2019/09/slow-your-roll-sewalong.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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The Slow Your Roll Sewalong! The purpose of this sewalong is to give those who are struggling to keep up in this community permission to sew less and say no to the unnecessary pressure we put on ourselves to make ALL THE PROJECTS. I also want to encourage participants to spend the next seven months focusing on their own goals and what their version of happiness in this hobby looks like (i.e.: Stop comparing our progress or productivity to other quilters!).<br />
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The Slow Your Roll Sewalong starts October 20th and ends May 20th! I've given two schedules - one for my upcoming Won't You Be My Neighbor quilt pattern (Pattern will be available October 18th!) and a blank schedule for you to fill in with whatever your goal(s), sewing related or not, are for each month. Completely up to you which schedule you'd like to follow!<br />
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To participate all you have to do is post your progress to Instagram each month (as many times as you'd like). In each post tag me, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/penandpaperpatterns/?hl=en" target="_blank">@penandpaperpatterns</a>, and include the hashtag #SlowYourRollSewalong in the caption. Each post = an entry in that month's giveaway. Oh and all prizes are non-sewing related and are fun encouraging, self-care type prizes instead!<br />
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ARE YOU READY TO SLOW YOUR ROLL??<br />
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Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-35962012744956766022019-03-21T21:03:00.000-07:002019-03-21T21:03:07.743-07:00Bunny Basket Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Bunny Basket pattern! I wrote this pattern over 4 years ago while working at a local fabric store and then later offered it as a free pattern on Craftsy. Well, when Craftsy overhauled their site, this was one of the many patterns that got the boot from my shop. Recently I've gotten some requests for the pattern, so I've decided to put it on the ol' blog instead π</div>
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There are three pages in this pattern and each page is posted below. To save this pattern to your device, simply select a pattern file and then select "save photo". You'll need to do this for each of the three pages/files. Since the last page of the pattern contains templates it's very important that it's printed at 100% or Do Not Scale so the templates are the correct size. Hope you all have fun making this pattern! Happy Easter!</div>
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I got the idea for this pattern over six years ago, WAY before I knew what a Half RectangleTriangle (HRT) block was. After seeing a throw pillow with a diamond pattern on it I immediately was inspired to make a quilt in a similar design. Because I was still a newbie at quilting, and therefore didn't know what an HRT block was, I came up with my own method for constructing it. And little did I know at the time that the method I came up with was an easier alternative to an HRT block. Well, I think so anyway! A photo of that very first Mod Diamond quilt below! </div>
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This quilt is traditionally pieced and, like I said, uses zero HRT's. There are no templates needed either! AND the only trimming you have to do are the dog ears! My least favorite part about HRT blocks are squaring them up (I am never 100% successful with it), so this method eliminates that frustration and you waste less fabric in the end too. Win-win!<br />
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The pattern includes instructions for making two sizes, Crib (43" x 47") and Throw (64" x 70") and also includes instructions for making a Modern or Scrappy version. The versions are fat quarter, half yard, one yard and/or stash friendly!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my throw size scrappy version that I made recently while working out the kinks of the pattern! I made it entirely with prints from my stash! So pleased with how it turned out! </td></tr>
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/676833984/mod-diamond-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Mod Diamond quilt pattern</a>, along with all the other patterns in my Etsy shop, are 25% off now through the 22nd when you use the discount code <b>MODDIAMOND</b>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This version was also quilted by <a href="https://knotandthreaddesign.com/" target="_blank">Knot & Thread Design</a>!</td></tr>
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And, last but not least, I have to show off my testers' versions! I couldn't love them more! They're all so different from each other, but equally amazing! Makers are tagged in each photo!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gailzerbe/" target="_blank">I love the color scheme Gail used in her Mod Diamond! She picked a focal print and then based her other five prints/colors around that! So smart and great way to ensure a well-balanced quilt in the end!</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jitkadesign/" target="_blank">Jitka not only made a gorgeous monochromatic Mod Diamond quilt, but she also made a pillow using my Sweet Treat Pattern and a crazy cute doll to go with it! So adorable!</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workinghandsstudio/" target="_blank">Catalina made this capital D-R-E-A-M-Y baby size Mod Diamond quilt! It is perfection! </a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/woodberry_way/" target="_blank">Allison, from Woodberry Way, made this beyond cute Mod Diamond quilt! Another color combo I can't get enough of!</a></td></tr>
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Huge THANK YOU to my testers for doing an incredible job on their quilts and for helping make this pattern as perfect as possible! I hope you're all as inspired by these quilts as I am!<br />
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I can't wait to see more Mod Diamond quilts in my feed on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/penandpaperpatterns/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/penandpaperpatterns/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>! Make sure to tag me and use the hashtag #ModDiamondQuilt in your posts so I can see them and show them off to my followers :)<br />
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This pattern was inspired by my love for crochet blankets, but my inability to actually make one π I tried learning how to crochet years ago, but it all went over my head. Maybe someday I'll really hunker down and learn, but until then I'll just be over here making crochet-inspired quilts instead! </div>
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/680768375/geo-weaver-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_2">Geo Weaver quilt</a> is my first pattern that doesn't involve any angled seams (WHO AM I?? π) That, along with the large cuts, makes for a very beginner friendly quilt pattern! I do highly recommend using the tags on Page 12 for labeling your cuts of fabric though. While it is easy to construct, there are also quite a lot of components to keep track of while you're making it. The tags will help eliminate any confusion during that process π<br />
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You can find the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/680768375/geo-weaver-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_2">PDF</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/666926312/printed-geo-weaver-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1">printed copy</a> of this pattern in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PenAndPaperPatterns?ref=l2-shop-info-avatar">Etsy shop</a>! Use the discount code <b>GEOWEAVER</b> to save 25% off on anything in my shop, including Geo Weaver, until February 10th!<br />
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If you make Geo Weaver and share on Instagram or Facebook, make sure to use the hashtag #GeoWeaverQuilt so I can see it too! I can't wait to see your guys' versions! Speaking of, I will be sharing my testers versions really soon too! They are all completely different from each other, but equally SO amazing! Which just proves how versatile this pattern is!<br />
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And for those wondering, my Geo Weaver quilt is made with Robert Kaufman Kona solids! The solids I used are - Desert Green, Peach, Amber, Doeskin, Parsley, Silver, Mushroom, Dusty Blue, and Snow. The backing fabric is <a href="https://www.hawthornesupplyco.com/watercolor-florals-fabric-collection-by-indy-bloom/berry-blossom-in-blush/A1E4DBA7E049/">Berry Blossom in Blush</a> by Indy Blooms for Hawthorne Supply Company! A bundle of the solids, pictured above, for the large throw size, is available through <a href="https://www.fabricbubb.com/geoweaverbundle">Fabric Bubb</a>!<br />
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Any questions about the pattern or quilt, let me know in the comments below or email me at PenAndPaperPatterns@gmail.com!<br />
<br />Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-30902403542857590632019-01-18T10:11:00.002-08:002019-01-18T10:11:42.542-08:00Sweet Treat + Taco Truck Quilt SewalongThe Sweet Treat & Taco Truck Quilt Sewalong AKA #FoodTruckSewalong starts in TWO WEEKS! So time to grab a copy of the pattern, if you haven't already, and start planning your fabric pull!<br />
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[P.S. - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PenAndPaperPatterns?ref=l2-shopheader-name">The Sweet Treat Quilt </a>pattern, which includes a bonus pattern for making a Taco Truck Quilt, + all other patterns in my Etsy shop are 25% off until January 21st when you use discount code TACOTUESDAY!]<br />
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If you're stuck on which fabrics to use in your quilt, I have good news! There are currently FIVE different quilt shops offering kits for the Sweet Treat and Taco Truck quilts!<br />
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<b>1.</b> Bundles A & B are from <a href="https://www.fabricbubb.com/search.asp?keyword=sweet+treat&search=">Fabric Bubb</a> (B bundle is for the Taco Truck Quilt!)<br />
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<b>2</b>. Bundle C is from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/673874795/sweet-treats-quilt-kit-pattern-by-pen?ref=shop_home_active_4&frs=1">Simply Love Fabrics</a><br />
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<b>3.</b> Bundle D is from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/673259225/preorder-sweet-treats-quilt-kit-by-pen?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Handmade is Heartmade</a> - which is actually the bundle I'll be using during the sewalong too!<br />
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<b>4.</b> <a href="https://www.pinkdoorfabrics.com/search?q=sweet+treat">Pink Door Fabrics</a> made not one, but FOUR different bundles for the Sweet Treat Quilt! Aren't they so awesome?? π<br />
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<b>5.</b> And <a href="https://www.sewtopia.com/product/ppsweettreatquiltkit/">Sewtopia</a> is also selling bundles that feature some really cute ice cream themed prints from Michael Miller! </div>
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To participate in the sewalong all you have to do is post your progress weekly on Instagram using the hashtag #FoodTruckSewalong and either #TacoTruckQuilt or #SweetTreatQuilt in your caption! And if you want to be entered in for each week's giveaway you'll want to make sure you're following that week's prize sponsor(s) too! But that's it! Keeping it as easy as possible π The schedule for the sewalong and the fabric requirements for each quilt are below!<br />
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And last, but not least, check out all the super fun prizes that will be up for grabs during the sewalong! Fabric, patterns, gift cards to amazing shops and longarmers, and a pretty cool gift basket too! All of which wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for the generosity of these companies! HUGE THANK YOU to <a href="https://pbsfabrics.com/">Paintbrush Studio Fabrics</a>, <a href="https://www.fabricbubb.com/">Fabric Bubb</a>, <a href="https://www.makerpinco.com/">Maker Pin Co</a>, <a href="https://knotandthreaddesign.com/">Knot & Thread Design</a>, <a href="https://www.pinkdoorfabrics.com/">Pink Door Fabrics</a>, <a href="https://patchworkthreads.com/">Patchwork Threads</a>, <a href="https://thencamejune.com/">Then Came June</a>, <a href="https://statelytype.com/collections/maker-valley">Maker Valley</a>, and <a href="http://www.threadedquilting.com/">Threaded Quilting Studio</a> for making this sewalong extra, extra fun! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST! And if you're not familiar with them, I recommend taking a second to check out their talented selves! </div>
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/661076744/sweet-treat-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_2">Sweet Treat Quilt</a> finishes 55" x 61 1/2", is traditionally pieced, and includes a bonus pattern for making a Taco Truck quilt! Cause who doesn't love tacos?? π Especially ones that come from food trucks - am I right? π<br />
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This is also the second longest pattern I've written - 25 pages, people. And if you are wondering why, the biggest reason is that there are two patterns included, but, also because the pattern is set up so that there are detailed cutting and assembly instructions AND diagrams for EACH block. Just like my Sewology Block of the Month quilt - for those familiar with that pattern. Sweet Treat includes a Table of Contents page so you can easily access different parts of the pattern. I included tags for organizing all the cuts of fabric, there are coloring pages, an optional paper piecing pattern for the horn section on the truck block...the list goes on! This pattern is JAM PACKED with good stuff. Which I hope makes for a more enjoyable experience while making it! </div>
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A - The Sweet Treat Quilt is traditionally pieced, but the taco blocks in the Taco Truck Quilt are paper pieced. I do consider the taco blocks beginner friendly and if you're completely new to paper piecing, but want to make the Taco Truck Quilt, I have a beginner paper piecing video tutorial saved in my Instagram Highlights that you can view <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17950708069091382/">HERE</a>.</div>
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A - Yes! You can find Sweet Treat bundles from <a href="https://www.fabricbubb.com/sweettreatbundle">Fabric Bubb</a> (she has <a href="https://www.fabricbubb.com/tacotruckbundle">Taco Truck Bundles</a> too!), <a href="https://www.handmadeisheartmade.com/">Heartmade is Handmade</a>, <a href="https://www.pinkdoorfabrics.com/search?q=sweet+treat">Pink Door Fabrics</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/673874795/sweet-treats-quilt-kit-pattern-by-pen?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1">Simply Love Fabrics</a>, and <a href="https://www.sewtopia.com/product/ppsweettreatquiltkit/">Sewtopia</a>!</div>
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Alright about to wrap this up, but wanted to mention one last thing - I will be selling <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/661080850/printed-sweet-treat-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1">printed copies</a> of the Sweet Treat pattern as well as <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/661076744/sweet-treat-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_2">PDF copies</a> in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PenAndPaperPatterns">Etsy</a> shop. If you buy a printed copy, it won't ship until January 22nd unfortunately. If you would like a PDF copy of the pattern to hold you over until you receive your printed copy, I'm more than happy to email it to you! Just forward me your order confirmation email from Etsy and I'll reply back with PDF file attached π<br />
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Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-65559287248730664862018-11-10T10:15:00.002-08:002018-11-10T10:22:06.583-08:00I Heart You Patchwork Pattern HackToday I'm sharing a super easy (and more importantly - SUPER CUTE!) pattern hack for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/591492406/i-heart-you-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">I Heart You pattern</a>! I made this tutorial into a printable below, so all you have to do is just save the file at the very bottom of this post to your computer and print when you're ready π And just to make it super clear, this is a companion pattern to the I Heart You quilt. You will need both the printable below and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/591492406/i-heart-you-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">I Heart You quilt pattern</a> to make the patchwork version π<br />
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[And if you weren't in the loop already, <a href="https://thencamejune.com/" target="_blank">Then Came June </a>and I are hosting a four week sewalong on Instagram for the<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/591492406/i-heart-you-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank"> I Heart You quilt</a> that starts January 2nd! More details about that coming soon! Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/penandpaperpatterns/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to stay in the loop!]<br />
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Raise your hand if you're a fan of patchwork! βββββ I love the modern vibes of the original I Heart You quilt [see below π], but this pattern hack is such a fun way to give the quilt a more traditional look. AND it's a pretty great stash buster as well!<br />
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And look how soft and pretty the scrappy version is below! π I'm sharing the tutorial for this version now so you all have time to make your patchwork panels before the sewalong starts in January. Thought you might appreciate the heads up with the busy-ness of the holidays quickly approaching π
And if you don't have time to make your panels before January 2nd, no worries! You'll have time during the sewalong to assemble them too!<br />
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Anyways, hope you all love my scrappy take on the I Heart You quilt as much as I do and that you have the most fun making it! π Printable instructions for the pattern hack below! π<br />
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<br />Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-1240753995174633742018-08-21T16:51:00.001-07:002019-01-01T16:22:00.231-08:00The Holly Jolly SewalongWe're only in week two of The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605280911/the-ghost-quilt-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_8&bes=1">Ghost</a> Sewalong, but I'm talking about the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605282065/holly-jolly-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_7&crt=1">Holly Jolly</a> Sewalong today because it starts RIGHT after the Ghost Sewalong ends (September 17th to be exact)! We want to make sure everyone has pleeennnty of time to get ready for it! π<br />
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The schedule for the sewalong is below...The first week will be spent cutting out your fabrics for the quilt! I am going completely scrappy with mine and doing each block differently (You can see my fabric pull and two of my blocks in the first photo above) so my plan is to cut for each block and then bag all the cuts for each block together so I can just pull a certain amount of bags each week and start sewing asap!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">HOLLY JOLLY SEW ALONG SCHEDULE:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">September 17th - October 22nd</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Week One - Cut out fabrics</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Week Two - Make six blocks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Week Three - Make six blocks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Week Four - Make four blocks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Week Five - Assemble the quilt top</span><br />
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The piecing for the Holly Jolly blocks is a little more intense than the previous two sewalongs so if you don't regularly piece blocks with a lot of seams in them, I highly encourage you to watch my Piecing 101 video on Instagram (Link <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17927664964168306/">HERE</a>) before you start sewing. I go over how to get a perfect scant 1/4" seam allowance, piece blocks with a lot of seams and a lot of small pieces. I hope you find it helpful!<br />
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And just a reminder - there will be a prize at the end of this sewalong! One lucky person will win free longarm services for their Holly Jolly quilt from <a href="http://knotandthreaddesign.com/">Knot + Thread</a>! To qualify, all you have to do is share your progress each week to Instagram tagging <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thencamejune/">Then Came June</a> and myself, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/penandpaperpatterns/">Pen + Paper Patterns</a>. Include the hashtags #hollyjollysewalong, #hollyjollyquilt, #thencamejune, and #penandpaperpatterns in your post each week as well.<br />
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I also have a fun little giveaway planned at the beginning of this sewalong so make sure you're following me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/penandpaperpatterns/">Instagram</a> so you're in the loop about it!<br />
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You can purchase the Holly Jolly quilt pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605282065/holly-jolly-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_7&crt=1" target="_blank">HERE</a>! And the material requirements for the quilt are directly below!<br />
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<br />Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-6228504115545195352018-06-19T10:05:00.000-07:002018-06-19T10:08:01.112-07:00The Ghost Quilt Sewalong<div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: muli, helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", sans-serif; margin-bottom: 19.4444px;">
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The sewalong I've been anticipating the most since Meghan and I released the Modern Holiday Quilt Collection is almost here! π Even if I weren't the other half of this collab with Meghan of <a href="https://thencamejune.com/" target="_blank">Then Came June</a> I would still be participating in the sewalong. Which I know sounds completely biased, but I just think it's the cutest Halloween pattern out there! (I'm realizing it's impossible for me NOT to sound biased haha, so you all will just have to take my word for it π)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">As I mentioned before, my plan with all four sewalongs is to make scrappy versions of each quilt and to use up as much of my stash as possible. I think I purchased most of the fabric for the ghost bodies and bought my background fabric too so I kinda failed with the "using up my stash" part, but it will definitely hit the mark in the scrappy department. A photo of my fabric pull so far is below....I'm planning to use various low volume/tone-on-tone prints for the ghost bodies and use the black Dear Stella print for the background. Meghan/Then Came June wrote a blog post about what you need to make your own scrappy ghost quilt. You can read it <a href="https://thencamejune.com/blogs/blog/coming-soon-ghost-quilt-sewalong" target="_blank">HERE</a>! She also made mock-ups of the Ghost quilt in various, fun color schemes that you'll definitely want to check out. They're guaranteed to inspire you! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">The Ghost Quilt Sewalong will be five weeks long and super fun! The sewalong will be hosted on Instagram using the hashtags #ghostquiltsewalong and #modernholidayquilts, and you'll receive weekly newsletter emails sharing what is in store for that week. By posting the weekly photo prompts on Instagram while using the hashtags, you'll have a chance to win FREE long arm quilting from Kaitlyn of <a href="http://knotandthreaddesign.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom: 1px solid currentcolor; box-sizing: border-box; padding-bottom: 1px;" target="_blank">Knot and Thread Designs</a> on your finished Ghost quilt!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">DATES: August 6th - September 3rd</span></h1>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 4px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px;">Be sure to sign up for the weekly <a href="https://thencamejune.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=97b81c4519ea652da11438f21&id=0ed42ac037" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom: 1px solid currentcolor; box-sizing: border-box; padding-bottom: 1px;" target="_blank">newsletter</a>!</span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 4px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px;">Follow along on Instagram with the hashtags #ghostquiltsewalong and #modernholidayquilts.</span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px;">Grab the Ghost Quilt pattern <a href="https://thencamejune.com/collections/the-modern-holiday-quilt-collection/products/ghost-quilt-pattern-pdf-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom: 1px solid currentcolor; box-sizing: border-box; padding-bottom: 1px;" target="_blank">here</a> or the whole Modern Holiday Collection discounted bundle <a href="https://thencamejune.com/collections/the-modern-holiday-quilt-collection/products/the-modern-holiday-quilt-collection-bundle-pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom: 1px solid currentcolor; box-sizing: border-box; padding-bottom: 1px;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">If you want to make the exact version of the Ghost Quilt Meghan made, use the info above OR Fabric Bubb carries this exact bundle as a kit on their site! Go grab one <a href="http://www.fabricbubb.com/ghostbundle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom: 1px solid currentcolor; box-sizing: border-box; padding-bottom: 1px;" target="_blank">now</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">WEEK 2: Make 7 Ghost Blocks.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">WEEK 3: Make 7 Ghost Blocks.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">WEEK 4: Make 7 Ghost Blocks.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">WEEK 5: Make 4 Ghost blocks and sew your top together!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">I cannot wait to see all the amazing versions everyone will create! Don't forget to <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://thencamejune.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=97b81c4519ea652da11438f21&id=0ed42ac037" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom: 1px solid currentcolor; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: inherit; padding-bottom: 1px;" target="_blank">SIGN UP NOW</a></span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://thencamejune.com/collections/the-modern-holiday-quilt-collection/products/ghost-quilt-pattern-pdf-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom: 1px solid currentcolor; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: inherit; padding-bottom: 1px;" target="_blank">GRAB THE PATTERN NOW</a></span></span><span style="background-color: #f8f8f8; color: #757575;">.</span></span></h2>
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Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-36086233935644337242018-06-07T13:47:00.000-07:002019-01-01T16:20:18.340-08:00Firefly (or Bees!) Sewalong<h2>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">The Firefly Quilt pattern can now be found in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/657612992/firefly-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1">HERE</a>!</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Exciting news! My FireFly pattern, with bonus Bee Block instructions, releases next month through Pattern Drop! Can't believe it! Annnndddd, did you hear?? Pattern Drop is hosting a sewalong for the pattern this summer too! Yay! I posted the schedule for the sewalong at the end of this post! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">For anyone wondering - what the heck is Pattern Drop?? It is a subscription-based pattern club! You can sign up for a 12 or </span>6-month<span style="font-family: inherit;"> subscription and every month an awesome digital pattern is sent to you + other goodies! And, because of the </span>sewalong<span style="font-family: inherit;">, Pattern Drop has made the Firefly pattern available to purchase individually! You can pre-order the pattern right now, by following the link HERE.</span><br />
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If you're wanting to make your Firefly quilt similar to the sample, you can purchase quilt kits through <a href="http://www.fabricbubb.com/fireflyquiltkit" target="_blank">Fabric Bubb</a> or <a href="https://www.sewtopia.com/product/pdjuly18/" target="_blank">Sewtopia</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 1 β <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_760995728" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 2-6</span></span>: Cutting</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 2 β <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_760995729" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 9-13</span></span>: Piecing the 1st 5 blocks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 4 β JulyΓ 23-27: Piecing the remaining 6 blocks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 5 β July 30-<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_760995731" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Aug 3</span></span>: Piecing the quilt top</span></div>
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Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-75252484157315387402018-04-21T08:07:00.001-07:002019-01-01T16:18:45.233-08:00Starry Skies Sewalong - My Scrappy Version!My plan for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/591493328/starry-skies-pdf-quilt-pattern?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=starry%20skies%20quilt&ref=sr_gallery-1-2" target="_blank">Starry Skies </a>sewalong (actually my plan for ALL of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605288571/modern-holiday-quilt-collection-bundle?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Modern Holiday</a> sewalongs) is to use up as much of my stash as possible. Luckily, I had enough in my red, blue, and white fabric bins for the stars and diamonds on the quilt and only had to purchase fabric for the background. Always nice when that happens right?<br />
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(For anyone wondering, my background fabric is Essex Homespun Linen in Chambray by Robert Kaufman. You can buy it <a href="https://www.cottoneerfabrics.com/product/essex-yarn-dyed-homespun-in-chambray/?attribute_pa_yards=fat-quarter" target="_blank">HERE</a>!)<br />
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I really want an Americana/vintage/scrappy vibe for my Starry Skies quilt so I decided to change up the placement of the prints from the pattern and keep all of the points on my stars the same prints. I also decided to mix up my center squares so that each star block is different. In the pattern you make four sets of four different stars (photo of the quilt below), but, in my version, none of my star blocks will be the same. In the end, it'll look like I used a much larger variety of fabrics, but in reality, I'm only using four fat quarters of red prints and four fat quarters of blue prints.</div>
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The sewalong for Starry Skies starts on Monday the 23rd and it's still not too late to join! You can purchase the pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/591493328/starry-skies-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=listing-shop-header-3" target="_blank">HERE</a> and sign up for the Starry Skies Weekly Newsletter <a href="https://thencamejune.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=97b81c4519ea652da11438f21&id=33a2330174" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: #f8f8f8; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Sew-Along will be casual and four weeks long. It will be hosted on Instagram using the #starryskiessewalong and #modernholidayquilts hashtags, and you'll receive weekly newsletters sharing what is in store for that week. Be sure to post your weekly photos of your progress using the above hashtags and you'll be put into the prize pool to win free long-arm quilting on your completed top by</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://knotandthreaddesign.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border-bottom: 1px solid currentcolor; box-sizing: border-box; color: blue; padding-bottom: 1px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" target="_blank"> Kaitlyn of Knot & Thread.</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">UPDATE! Here's how my Starry Skies quilt turned out! </span></div>
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Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-26410713978400840022018-04-08T13:26:00.000-07:002019-01-01T16:18:21.677-08:00Modern Holiday Quilt Collection - I Heart You Quilt<br />
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Today's spotlight is on my Valentine quilt, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/591492406/i-heart-you-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_10&crt=1" target="_blank">I Heart You</a>!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqiefZWQZz1BSDWDGuK2zFLpCc4qfs1rYuBU8hsa8XL0RXoVut8vsGXXw3CYsBqyhp6j9F42DX8LcSwRiG9m6Qb201rEIqoN4TBCdI2zRr8hZIZhBt6y32QcoIG3MRDDMQoThjh4opEE/s1600/I-Heart-You-Quilt.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1486" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqiefZWQZz1BSDWDGuK2zFLpCc4qfs1rYuBU8hsa8XL0RXoVut8vsGXXw3CYsBqyhp6j9F42DX8LcSwRiG9m6Qb201rEIqoN4TBCdI2zRr8hZIZhBt6y32QcoIG3MRDDMQoThjh4opEE/s640/I-Heart-You-Quilt.png" width="594" /></a></div>
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First of all, this quilt comes together FAST! You could easily finish this in a day or two. Not to get too cheesy, but originally I was going to name this quilt "Speak Love." The world today can feel so dark and heavy at times that I think spreading love whether through your words or actions is more important than ever before. Because this is technically a Valentine quilt, I went with something a little lighter and named it "I Heart You" instead. The speech bubbles with the hearts also make me think of conversations or cards/texts you might get from a loved one on Valentine's Day. The ones that make you smile real big and feel so loved inside. I wanted to make a quilty-version of that feeling. </div>
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Meghan and I also are doing casual sew-alongs for each quilt for the Modern Holiday Quilt Collection over the next nine months (The first sew-along, Starry Skies, starts 4/23 so get ready!). I am really excited about the I Heart You sew-along in particular (right behind <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605280911/the-ghost-quilt-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">The Ghost Quilt</a> πππ) Right now, my plan is to do a blue-green floral background with white speech bubbles and coral, pink, and peach hearts...In my head, it's going to look super cute. Hope I can make it just as cute in real life!<br />
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<a href="http://www.fabricbubb.com/" target="_blank">Fabric Bubb</a> is selling bundles in the Kona Solids we used for each quilt too! You can find those bundles <a href="http://www.fabricbubb.com/search.asp?keyword=modern+holiday&search=" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Our tops were all quilted by the super sweet and talented, Kaitlyn from <a href="http://knotandthreaddesign.com/" target="_blank">Knot & Thread</a>! We may or may not be giving gift certificates for Kaitlyn's longarm services as prizes during each sew-along too! More info about that coming soon!<br />
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We hope you love these quilts as much as we do and have the most fun making them! π We currently have the entire collection and bundle discounted in our shops until midnight tonight! The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PenAndPaperPatterns?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">bundle</a> especially is an awesome deal right now. Three patterns for the price of four! Woot-woot! Take advantage of it while you can!<br />
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I will be honest, this was mostly the brain-child of my bestest quilty friend, Meghan aka <a href="https://thencamejune.com/" target="_blank">Then Came June</a>, who very graciously asked if I'd like to collaborate with her on it. I was feeling pretty burnt out at the time, but my gut said, "DO IT!" and I'm so glad I listened. It's been a really fun eight months working with Meghan! She's extremely talented in SO many ways, hilarious, and I so admire how driven and business-minded she is. I can be pretty intense when it comes to work-related stuff, but Meghan and I not only agreed on nearly every decision and how to execute them, but she challenged me to push myself a little farther than I normally would. We made a pretty awesome team if I do say so myself π<br />
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Meghan and I decided we would design four holiday-themed quilts, each of us taking the lead on two of them, and that they would be modern and beginner friendly. I designed the quilts for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605282065/holly-jolly-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_7&crt=1" target="_blank">Christmas</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/591492406/i-heart-you-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_10&crt=1" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a> and Meghan took over for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605280911/the-ghost-quilt-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_8&bes=1" target="_blank">Halloween</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/591493328/starry-skies-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_9" target="_blank">Fourth of July</a>. Her Halloween quilt KILLS me. If you haven't checked it out yet, I give you full permission to abandon ship AKA this post and go look at it instead. It is THE CUTEST. But then come back here when you're done because I've got a hilarious tale to share about the making of the Holly Jolly quilt.<br />
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Remember when I mentioned how intense I was? Well, this is a great example of what I meant...<br />
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So when I chose to do the Christmas quilt I almost immediately knew I wanted to do holly berries. I wanted the berry blocks to look randomly placed on the quilt - like someone had just laid a bunch of holly berries down on a flat surface and they were ready for a Pinterest-worthy photoshoot. I had a vision and I was SO excited about it, but very quickly realized how challenging this idea would be. To make this quilt traditionally pieced and not appliqued or paper pieced in the style that I wanted was going to be really difficult...<br />
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I was determined to make it work though and luckily I had Meghan there to bounce a bajillion (wish I was exaggerating) ideas off of. I ended up going through about three different versions of the idea. Each version had 20 different spins on it. I think I text Meghan non-stop for three days straight trying to figure out what to do.<br />
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And thus I introduce to you a photo montage of the evolution of the Holly Jolly quilt...<br />
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This was the first idea and pretty close to the final design. But I still wasn't 100% happy with it, so I played around with it more and landed on this...<br />
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I liked how this idea had more of a Scandinavian vibe, but after making one of the blocks I noticed it sorta reminded me of a face. And specifically a very hostile clown-like face π π€‘<br />
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I did everything I could to make the clown less angry, but I only made it angrier...<br />
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So, I think you all know what happened next, we lololol'd A LOT and then, sadly, the clown was killed off #ripberrytheclown<br />
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Then, after bouncing a couple more ideas/versions off of Meghan, I basically ended up where I started π. Cue the violin music for Meghan, right?<br />
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Tomorrow <a href="https://thencamejune.com/" target="_blank">Meghan</a> will be sharing more details about her amazingly cute Ghost quilt that you won't want to miss! And come back here Sunday when I share a much less entertaining blog post about the I Heart You quilt π<br />
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In this last and final <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1" target="_blank">Vegas Wedding quilt</a> post, I will be sharing a few tips for assembling the quilt top! I planned to get a full shot of my top finished this weekend, but....life happened so the photo shoot didn't π You all will have to pretend that graphic below is the real thing for now ππ I am SO excited with how it turned out though and can't wait to get some photos and share them with you!</div>
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The hardest part of assembling the top is lining up the angled seams of Blocks Two and Three with Block One. I have a tip I discovered while making my first Vegas Wedding Quilt that made it pretty much fool proof. But, first a tip for sewing Piece J....</div>
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When sewing a halved Piece J to a Block One, either finger press Piece J in half and line up the center crease with the center seam of Block One. <b>OR</b> you can just make sure the point on the triangle is lined up with the center seam too! Either method ensures that Piece J is centered on the block.</div>
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Alright, and now my tip for getting the angled seams of Blocks Two and Three to line up with the straight seams of Block One....Lay a Block One and Block Three, right sides together (RST) like shown in the photo below. Line up the left raw edges of both blocks. My Block Three is positioned a little lower than Block One in the photo below so you can have a better visual for how these seams will line up.<br />
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To make sure that the angled seams of Block Three line up with the straight seams of Block One, <u>you want the point of the diagonal seam to line up with the edge of the seam it is pointing towards/needs to line up with.</u><br />
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An example of how these two seams will line up is below. The most important thing to pay attention to is the direction your angled seem is going. In the example below the diagonal seam, or seam that the bottom arrow is pointing at is going toward the right. So the point of that seam needs to line with the right edge of the straight seam below it or the seam that the top arrow is pointing at.</div>
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This tip will also apply to when you pin Blocks One and Block Two together. If you notice in the photo below, the angled seam on the left is going to the right, so the point of that seam will then be lined up with the right edge of the seam in Block One above it. Also, make sure the center seam of Block one is intersecting right through the center point of Block Two. I just simply fold back the center of Block One a little bit and adjust as necessary until that center seam intersects perfectly.<br />
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I like to pin as many blocks together as I can from each row before I start sewing. It really speeds it up if you chain piece as much as possible.<br />
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It helps to press the seams from each row in alternate directions so the seams nest together when you sew the rows together. For example, if the seams in Row 1 are pressed to the left then the seams in Row 2 are pressed to the right.<br />
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Here are all of my rows finished and ready to be sewn together...<br />
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After you've sewn the rows together you will need to square the quilt top by trimming 1/4" away from the outermost points around the perimeter. I do this by simply lining up the 1/4" marking on my ruler with the points on the quilt. Also, in example photo below, you will want to line up one of the horizontal markings with the horizontal edge of the corner. This ensures that your corner will be square or a 90Β° angle later.<br />
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I keep moving my ruler along all four edges, measuring from point to point, until the entire quilt is trimmed. Add your borders as instructed in the pattern and your top is finished! π<br />
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I hope you all found these tips for making the Vegas Wedding quilt helpful! Like always, email me at PenAndPaperPatterns@gmail.com or comment below with any questions! And use the hashtag #VegasWeddingQuilt when you share your progress on social media! I'd love to see how your quilts turn out!<br />
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Thanks!<br />
LindseyPen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-46400587388547513112018-01-20T08:33:00.001-08:002019-01-01T16:13:31.887-08:00Vegas Wedding Quilt Tips & Tricks - Part 3<div>
I had an Instagram follower message me the other day asking for my opinion on a color scheme she was considering for her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1" target="_blank">Vegas Wedding quilt</a>. Because I am a dork, instead of just responding with "I love it!" (cause I really, really did!) I sent her six different versions of the quilt using the colors from her color scheme...I shared my dorky ways on IG stories which then led to requests for more color scheme suggestions for the Vegas Wedding quilt....so here you go!</div>
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I draw a lot of my color inspiration from images I see online, but another great resource that I always forget about is <a href="https://www.design-seeds.com/" target="_blank">Design Seed</a>! It's a treasure trove of gorgeous color palettes that you can draw a ton of inspiration from! You can also find four different color scheme suggestions on Page 9 in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1" target="_blank">Vegas Wedding pattern</a>, but, if none of those catch your fancy, check out the suggestions below! </div>
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So grab your Kona/Cotton Couture/<fill in the blank favorite solids manufacturer> swatch cards and start matching! π</div>
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Alright, let's start making Block Three! (Vegas Wedding Quilt Pattern is available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div>
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Block Three has a lot of similarities in construction to Block Two, so I won't get into as much detail as the previous post (You can view that post <a href="https://penandpaperpatterns.blogspot.com/2018/01/vegas-wedding-quilt-tips-tricks-part-2.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) But, here are some additional tips I find helpful while making it!<br />
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After sewing the L pieces to the H/O/N and E/O/N units (H/O/N and E/O/N refers to the letters assigned to the cut pieces in the pattern), I like to trim my dog ears BEFORE pressing. With the wrong side of the unit facing up, I follow the raw edge of the unit with my scissors while trimming the dog ear. I then press the seams toward Piece L.</div>
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This was already mentioned in the pattern, but I feel it is important to really emphasis how helpful it is to finger press the center of your Block Two template units and H/O/N and E/O/N units. Line up those center creases and pin or glue in place.<br />
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Following the tips I suggested in the second part of this series, make sure the edges of your Block Two template unit and H/O/N or E/O/N units intersect by 1/4". I've done enough of these type of units where I can pretty much just eyeball the 1/4" now, but if this is a new technique for you or you don't feel super confident about it, I recommend following the tips I suggest in the second post - where you mark the 1/4" seam allowance on your unit OR take a small ruler, after you've pinned the units together, and measure the 1/4" seam allowance to make sure it is intersecting between those two points (example pic below) before you sew them together. If it isn't intersecting perfectly, then adjust the units as necessary.<br />
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You might have some units where you have to adjust the units so much that you have some gapping after you've pinned them together. As long as the excess fabric that is causing the gapping is less than 1/4" in total, you can get rid of it by sewing your units with the gapping side face down on your sewing machine. I'm not sure the exact science behind it, but your feed dogs will work their magic and distribute that excess fabric evenly so you have no puckers or a lot of distortion in your block later on.<br />
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And here are all of my blocks laid out and ready to be assembled into a top! I have a fun tip I'm excited to share next week for matching up those angled seams! Stay tuned!<br />
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First up are photos of my mom's (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gailzerbe/" target="_blank">@gailzerbe on Instagram</a>) fun & vibrant <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1">Vegas Wedding quilt</a>! Love, love, love her floral background! π I'm not biased or anything, right?? π<br />
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Next is my friend, Meghan of <a href="https://thencamejune.com/" target="_blank">Then Came June</a>! The colors she chose are so dreamy and a perfect fit for this quilt!<br />
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And last but not least is Joanne's finished Vegas Wedding quilt top! Joanne did a beautiful job and was such a big help in getting this pattern perfected for you all!<br />
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In this week's post, I will be breaking down the second step of Block Two in a lot more detail! Block Two a little trickier to make than Block One, but if you follow the instructions in the pattern exactly and use the tips I share here, then it should come together pretty quickly!<br />
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The most difficult part of this block is sewing Piece K and the Block Two template piece together. It is SUPER important that the seam allowance intersects where the two edges of these pieces meet. If it doesn't then the two angled edges of this unit will be jagged instead of smooth and straight. Example of how this unit should look when it's finished below....<br />
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If you find these type of units difficult to make or haven't made one before, then I recommend utilizing the tips below to make it go as smoothly as possible...<br />
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Using a small ruler, make two tiny marks (within the seam allowance) that are 1/4" away from the top edge of the Block Two template piece with the right side facing up (Do this in conjunction with making a center crease as suggested in the pattern).<br />
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Now, layer Piece K and the Block Two template piece right sides together and using pins or glue (more about glue basting below), align the two pieces together so that two angled edges of Piece K intersects with the pencil markings on the Block Two template piece. Also make sure to line up the center crease. Pin or glue those edges in place.<br />
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If you are having issues with the seam allowance intersecting between those two points even after following the steps above, I recommend using some washable glue (I use Elmer's with a glue tip from <a href="https://pileofabric.com/collections/supplies/products/glue-tips" target="_blank">Pile O' Fabric</a>) to hold those two pieces in place. The glue helps to prevent ANY shifting while you sew. And you don't need a ton of glue to hold them together either. I like to place three small dots, exactly where I would have pinned the pieces together, and then either let the unit air dry as I glue the remaining sets together or heat set it with a dry (aka no steam), hot iron.<br />
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Since Piece K has a bias edge, you can also manipulate it slightly to making it larger or smaller so it fits with the Block Two template piece perfectly. Don't worry if you need to stretch Piece K slightly or vice versa to make it work! This will not effect the outcome of your block later on.<br />
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If your background fabric is darker than your ring fabrics, like in my sample above, you will want to press your seam allowance toward the background fabric for this unit and NOT piece K. You will need to trim the dog ears (pictured in the bottom unit of the photo below) on this unit before sewing the rest of the block together.<br />
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Follow the remaining instructions in the pattern to complete this block.<br />
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I hope these tips help while making Block Two! If you have any questions while making it, please email me at PenAndPaperPatterns@gmail.com! I'm happy to help!<br />
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Next week I will be sharing tips for making Block Three - which should be easy after you've mastered Block Two :) See ya next week!<br />
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<br />Pen + Paper Patternshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01489562520588304481noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002159722939010628.post-24424043969383253812018-01-07T18:31:00.002-08:002019-01-01T16:11:28.098-08:00Vegas Wedding Quilt Tips & Tricks - Part 1Are you ready to start making your <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1" target="_blank">Vegas Wedding Quilt</a>??<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vegas Wedding Quilt pattern can be found <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1" target="_blank">HERE</a></td></tr>
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** Before I start sharing some of the ways to make this quilt go a little smoother, make sure you either have your pattern printed out in color or viewable from a device nearby. To avoid potential confusion later, I do not recommend working from this pattern when it's been printed in black & white.<br />
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** Make sure you have the template on Page 7 printed at actual size or "Do Not Scale". Measure the 1" square on that page to double check it's been printed correctly. If it's even a hair smaller than your ruler, then you most likely will need to try printing the template again.<br />
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** Also, it's important to utilize the cutting labels on Page 8. And I know what you're thinking..."Do I REALLY need them??" Yes, yes you do (sorry, I'm a party pooper). I know it can seem like a hassle or a waste of time, but I really believe staying organized while making this pattern will ensure a less frustrating experience later.<br />
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** One last thing before we get started, I also recommend starching your fabric BEFORE you start cutting. Because this pattern works with bias edges, it is important to give your fabric as much body or structure as you can to avoid distortion later from cutting, sewing, pressing, etc. I like to make my own starch spray when pressing and the recipe I use for that is 1 part vodka (I buy whatever is cheapest) to 3 parts water. Vodka is made from fermented potatoes or corn so that is the starch component of this spray. It works just as well as Best Press or any other starch sprays I've used and so much less expensive too!<br />
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In this blog post, I will be covering tips for cutting & organizing your fabric and tips for making Block One....here we go!<br />
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Take your time, follow the cutting instructions on Page 1 and cut out and label all the necessary pieces. I sometimes find it helpful to bag the pieces together with the corresponding label to avoid anything getting mixed up later. If you are coming to my Vegas Wedding class on the 20th, then I HIGHLY recommend bagging all of your cut pieces separately before class.<br />
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Block One in this pattern is just a simple patchwork block and very easy to make.<br />
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I use the strip set technique to assemble Block One. I do not use pins when sewing my strips together, but I do pay extra attention to my edges staying aligned while sewing and I'm also careful not to pull on the top or bottom strip more than the other while feeding them through my machine.<br />
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Be gentle when pressing strip sets. It can be easy to distort the strip set by moving the iron around too much or too hard on the seam.<br />
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To speed up the cutting process, I like to layer two strip sets on top of each other and cut them at the same time. It's even easier to do this when your strip set seam has been pressed to one side. You can layer them so the seams nest together by flipping one of the strip sets in the opposite direction so that it is a mirror image of the strip set below it. Make sure your edges are lined up while cutting.<br />
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It is important that your center diamond block keeps the same orientation for all 16 Block One's and that the ring pieces are a mirror image of each other for each set of eight blocks. Make sure the ring prints that are catty-corner to each other are not the same color. For example in the block below, the mint print is never next to another mint print. Notice that the ring prints follow an AB pattern around the perimeter of the block too. </div>
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I like to sew all of the first set of Block Ones at the same time and then move on to the second set. It helps to avoid any confusion about the placement of the ring prints later.<br />
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And here are my two sets of eight Block Ones all together below!<br />
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I hope this post helps! If you have any questions, feel free to ask below or email me at PenAndPaperPatterns@gmail.com. Next week I will be going over how to construct Block Two in more detail! Lots of good tips for this one! If you're sewing along, get those pieces and the Block Two template ready-to-go!<br />
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The idea for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1" target="_blank">Vegas Wedding</a> was born out of my desire to make a Double Wedding Ring quilt and also my complete and total aversion to wanting to sew a bunch of curves (Funny coming from someone with a handful of Drunkard's Path patterns, right? π)<br />
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I do plan to eventually make a Double Wedding Ring quilt, but in the meantime, I'm putting my own curve-free spin on it. The name was chosen not only because this is an easier version of the Double Wedding Ring Quilt, but also because my own wedding took place in Vegas over 17 years ago. (A brief story and photos about it are at the bottom of this post!)<br />
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The Vegas Wedding quilt measures 62" square, is 100% conventionally pieced and, based on the fact I'm currently working on my third one, is so fun to make too!<br />
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And while it is easier to make than the traditional version, I'm still categorizing it as an intermediate pattern. You will definitely want some experience with quilt making and sewing with bias edges before attempting this quilt.<br />
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For any AZ locals who are interested in getting further instruction for this quilt, I am teaching a class at Bolts N' More on Saturday, January 20th from 10am - 4pm! You can sign up for the class HERE (Class isn't listed quite yet, but I will update this link as soon as I can!). And for those who can't make it to the class, I'll be sharing a lot of tips & tricks for making the Vegas Wedding quilt on my blog over the few weeks too! Stay tuned!<br />
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Okay, now that the boring part is out of the way π, it's time for the "Eloping in Vegas at Ripe Old Age of 18" part of this blog post...<br />
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Yes, that's right, I eloped in Vegas when I was 18. Did I mention I was also three months pregnant at the time? Or that only a handful of people knew about it? It was truly a "run off to Vegas and elope" situation.<br />
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A super condensed version of the story is my husband and I, who was technically my fiancΓ© at the time, (Yes, I was engaged at some point BEFORE I found out I was with child. My poor parents, right? π) found out we were pregnant during my senior year of high school. A family member on my husband's side was adamant that we marry in a chapel in front of family and friends asap. We really wanted to go the private ceremony route at the Justice of the Peace, but they firmly believed getting married in a chapel was in our best interest. Since it's very difficult to feel like you have any control over a situation like that when you're a teenager, we decided last minute to run off to Vegas instead.<br />
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We eloped at the Little White Wedding Chapel (definitely NOT the chapel my in-law had envisioned π) and because we didn't pick the wedding package that also included a photographer, all I have is this grainy surveillance image to show for it. (Fun fact - At the Little White Wedding Chapel circa 2000, if you couldn't make it to the wedding, you were still able to watch your family or friends get married online via a grainy black & white surveillance camera. Thankful that my parents thought to take a photo of it all those years ago!)<br />
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The good news is, despite all odds, we are STILL married! haha And that little baby I was pregnant with is now adult-size and nearly the same age I was when this all happened. Something that is so extremely hard to believe...<br />
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And about seven years ago, with family and friends present, we renewed our vows and had the wedding we wanted all those years ago - minus the teenage pregnancy and whatnot π So yeah, it all worked out and while I would never recommend going the route that we did, I also wouldn't change it for the world.<br />
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I hope you all enjoy making this quilt as much as I have! The first <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/584125087/vegas-wedding-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1" target="_blank">Vegas Wedding Quilt</a> Tips & Tricks post will go on Monday, January 8th! Get ready! π<br />
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Thanks to one of my favorite longarmers, <a href="http://www.juliehirt.com/" target="_blank">Julie Hirt</a>, I was able to finish my Christmas <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/556108760/up-north-pdf-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_14&crt=1" target="_blank">Up North Quilt</a> literally 2 days before Christmas. I was SO happy to be able to enjoy it in time for this year's festivities! And then, after enjoying it for approximately 36 hours π, I changed my mind about keeping the quilt and decided to gift it to my in-laws instead. And I'm so glad I did! They are two of the most amazing people I know, they really enjoy camping, hunting, etc., they own a little RV and are huge fans of Christmas! Oh, and minor detail, I've yet to make them a single quilt (daughter-in-law of the year ππ) It just felt destined to be theirs and the odds of making another quilt more perfect for them was not going to happen anytime soon. Anyways, suffice it to say, they loved it and it made parting with it completely and 100% worth it π</div>
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I did a tutorial for the snow-capped trees that you can find <a href="https://penandpaperpatterns.blogspot.com/2017/11/up-north-quilt-snow-capped-tree-tutorial.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, but keep reading below if you want to Christmas-fy (that's a real word, right??) your camper too!<br />
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The printable templates for the wreath are at the very end of this post!<br />
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To make the wreath you'll need a 4 1/2" square of both <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thermoweb-Heatn-Bond-Iron-Adhesive-17/dp/B001145BDU/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1514401678&sr=8-8&keywords=heat+n+bond+lite" target="_blank">Heat N' Bond</a> Lite (my favorite interfacing for applique) and green fabric.<br />
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Print the template below at 100% or "Do Not Scale" and trace the wreath shape with a pen or marker onto the paper side of the Heat N' Bond Lite. I find I'm able to see the shape of wreath perfectly through the Heat N' Bond without using a light source, but if you're struggling to see the wreath shape through the Heat N' Bond I recommend holding them up to a light source instead (a well-lit window is perfect!) and then tracing it.<br />
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Following the directions on the Heat N' Bond package, adhere the interfacing to the wrong side of the green fabric.<br />
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Cut out the wreath shape from the interfaced green fabric and then, with a hot, dry iron, adhere it to your camper block. I used a blanket stitch to applique my wreath to the block, but a zig-zag or straight stitch works too! Embellish your wreath as desired. I kept mine plain and only added a little red bow after it was quilted, but you could have so much fun adding details to yours!<br />
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When <a href="http://www.lovepatchworkandquilting.com/" target="_blank">Love Patchwork & Quilting</a> approached me about contributing to their Quilty Advent Calendar series I immediately knew what holiday-themed project I wanted to do and if you've been following me for awhile it might look familiar...A few years ago, when I was working at a local craft/fabric store (RIP Scrapbooks Etc π’), I was asked to make some projects for their holiday display and the Santa Ornament was one of them! Still one of my favorite Christmas projects that I've made and one I've been meaning to put online for a while now. This was the perfect opportunity to finally do it!<br />
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I've written step-by-step instructions below that include visuals AND if you scroll to the very, very bottom you'll find a condensed printable version of the pattern with the templates too! (There might be a fun surprise down there also π) And make sure to check out the other projects and giveaways happening during the Quilty Advent Calendar series on <a href="http://www.lovepatchworkandquilting.com/" target="_blank">Love Patchwork and Quilting</a>'s blog! So many great projects and prizes have been shared so far!</div>
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<u>To make the Santa Ornament you'll need:</u></div>
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- Large white pom-pom (approx. 1 1/4β in diameter) for top of Santaβs hat</div>
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1. Using the Santaβs Beard Quilting Template printed at 100% or "Do Not Scale", a water-soluble pen (I am using a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Erasable-Assorted-31472/dp/B009QYH644/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_229_bs_tr_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N1RWR4AKAV6RTXGF5BCT" target="_blank">Frixion pen</a>) and a light source, trace the quilting design onto the 3β x 5β piece of white felt. Hand or machine sew the design onto the felt.</div>
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2. With a 1/4β seam allowance, piece the front of the ornament together in this order (from top to bottom): 4" x 5β piece of fabric, 1β x 5β piece of white felt, 1 1/8β x 5β strip of linen and 3β x 5β rectangle of white felt. After it is pieced the front of the ornament should measure 5β x 6 1/2β. </div>
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3. With a water soluable pen and the Santa Ornament Template, trace the outline of the Santa ornament onto the pieced ornament front. Make sure to mark the placement of the eyes too. Cut out along the marked edge. </div>
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4. Hand sew the eyes on with black thread. I recommend sewing the bead on with two strands of thread and loop it through several times. The beads can become loose when you're turning the ornament right side out, so it is important to make the beads as secure as possible. Loop the two raw ends of the ricrac together, and with a basting stitch, attach the raw ends to the top of the ornament.</div>
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5. With the front of the ornament and backing right sides together, stitch around the perimeter of the ornament using a 1/4β seam allowance. Make sure the ricrac is tucked in between the backing and front of the ornament, but out of the way when you're sewing these two pieces together. Leave a 2-3β gap along one side of Santaβs hat for turning right side out later. Trim off the point on Santa's hat to reduce bulk making sure not to cut through the stitches.</div>
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