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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Sampler Spree - Week 5

This week's Sampler Spree color is red.

We're now past halfway! With all the little blocks in their spots, my design wall looks like this. I may switch some at a later point.

The blocks are:

#1 - Friendship Star

#19 - Greek Cross

#24 - Prairie Queen

#37 - Sun Rays

#43 - Dots & Dashes

#50 - Apple Pie

#56 - Maze

#72 - Four-Patch Star

#88 - Forest Paths

#95 - Almost Churn Dash

A couple of tips:

1. I really struggled with Block 37. Templates are just not my thing. Whenever I struggle with templates, I revert to foundation piecing.

I recreated the block in EQ8 and printed it, then numbered and cut out the little star points.
This allowed me to foundation piece them.
If you'd like to use this method, I uploaded a PDF template to the "Files" section of the Twiddletails Quilt Alongs Facebook group. (Remember to print at 100% and add the 1/4" seam allowance.)

2. An "assembly sequence" for Block 43, because it always helps me to lay everything out before starting to put it all together.

Here are my 10 red blocks:

Moda's blog post is over here.

It's not too late to join in:

1. Join the Twiddletails Quilt Alongs Facebook group (free projects will be uploaded here.)
2. Join the Moda Blockheads Facebook group
3. Follow on Instagram: #samplerspreeqal, @yardgrl60, @modafabrics, @martingaletpp
4. Share your progress on Instagram using #samplerspreeqal

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Sampler Spree - Week 4

This week's Sampler Spree color is green.

The Week 4 blocks are:

#2 - Cherry Baskets
#14 - Spinster
#27 - Economy
#40 - Pear
#46 - Sailboat
#59 - Arbor Way
#63 - Tree
#75 - The Broken Path
#98 - Boxed Star
#102 - Boxed In

I did have to spend a bit of time thinking about how to put the basket block (#2) together, so I took photos along the way to make it easier.

Here are my 10 green blocks:

A few ways to participate:

1. Join the Twiddletails Quilt Alongs Facebook group (free projects will be uploaded here.)

2. Join the Moda Blockheads Facebook group

3. Follow on Instagram: #samplerspreeqal, @yardgrl60, @modafabrics, @martingaletpp

4. Share your progress on Instagram using #samplerspreeqal

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

My Favorite Color is Moda Sew Along - Blocks 10 & 11

A quick month.

This month's blocks are really easy and I don't have too many tips that I haven't mentioned before.

I'm planning a post on how to decide which direction to press seams, so stay tuned.

Disclaimer: Sometimes I will change the pattern instructions a little bit because a different way works better for me. This does not mean that the pattern won't work exactly as written. If you follow the pattern, your blocks will still turn out fine.

Tips/Instructions:

Remember to make TWO of block 11.

NOTE: As of the writing of this post, I still have a couple of kits left in the Primrose Garden, Trading Post and Pink Lemonade colorways. I also have patterns for sale individually if you'd like to make your own version.

I'd love it if you join the Facebook Group and/or post pictures on Instagram and mention the blog (and tag @twiddletails) if you find this post helpful.