Hello cute people!
Let's talk about
my new Sew Along...
You are all invited
to join in on the fun:)
(cozy cottage calendar)
I've been waiting for
January
to get here so that
we can get started:)
We will be starting
in just 2 weeks from today...
Monday, January 18th.
We will be using my
Calico Days fabric
that is just arriving
in quilt shops now...
And my BLOOM set of
Sew Simple Shapes.
And of course...
we will be making
my BLOOM quilt!
You can download the
free pattern by
clicking
HERE
Every Monday we will be
doing one block and then
at the end we will
do borders as well.
And of course I will have
a few extra fun things
along the way...
for those of you who
have done my sew alongs
in the past...
this won't surprise you!
Just in case you have not been reading my recent posts and tutorials on my Sew Simple Shapes...I thought it would be a good idea to remind you about everything you will need to prepare for the sew along.
You will need a set of my
BLOOM templates...
And SEW-IN interfacing by Pellon.
You can get a 3 yard package...
Or buy yardage off the bolt.
I went to my local JoAnns
to see what they had
and either of these will work.
The bottom is the same
as the 3 yard package
and the top one is
a little bit thicker
if you want a little more stability.
I'd say maybe you can
try both just to sew what
your personal preference is.
I like both.
Next...
you will need a
1/4" bias tape maker
for the stems on each block.
You will need a turning tool
to help with the points
and curves after turning.
I like this Clover one:)
You will need an 8 1/2" square ruler
to square up your blocks after
the appliqué is complete:)
Any brand will work...
as long as it's 8 1/2" square.
You will need
matching thread
for the appliqué.
If you are an
Aurifil fan like I am...
you can use the
Bee in my Bonnet Happy Colors
because they of course
match my fabric:)
This is the large set...
and this is the small.
And now for some
gratuitous photos of
Calico Days!
I seriously love sewing
with this fabric line
and I'm so happy with
how it turned out.
I designed it to play well
with my previous collections.
The bag is made with my
Modern Minis fabric
and the little needle book
is made with Calico Days.
Baby chicks...
Plaid...
Tiny Daisy...
Large text...
Sweet florals...
Cherries!...
Tiny flowers and strawberries:)
There are a lot of
different color combinations
is in this collection:)
Mint-Yellow-Blue
Green-Yellow-Brown
Red-Pink-Yellow-Aqua
These are just a few!
In this collection
I added 3 different
fat eighth panels.
This basically means
that there are 8 different
fat 8th's in
one yard panel of fabric.
This is what it looks like
before you cut it apart.
(Sorry for the wrinkles...
this is how my pre yardage came
and I didn't iron it yet)
A close up of the 8 prints
in the aqua pink and red panel...
Mint, Yellow and Denim Blue panel...
apple greens and kraft paper brown!
I have a new solid out
with this collection...
I named it Nutmeg:)
It's now one of the
Riley Blake Solids Collection:)
I'm loving the browns
in this collection.
It's my
favorite shade of brown...
It really makes the
other colors pop
and adds a nice warmth
to the collection.
Speaking of solids...
Kimberly and her
amazing team over at
Fat Quarter Shop
have compiled this awesome
Calico Days Stash Pack
It has 6 fat quarter solids
and 5 of my Aurifil colors
that go with my
Calico Days collection.
Super fun and convenient!!
CLICK HERE
So...
I hope you are informed
and ready for the
BLOOM SEW ALONG
I can't wait to get started!
xx
Lori