Monday, August 13, 2012
Bloc_Loc Ruler: Notion Spotlight
Hi all,
I thought I might take today to put the spotlight on a new ruler that I have discovered: Bloc_Loc. These rulers are really neat. They are perfect for squaring up those pesky half-square triangle blocks because the ruler had a groove in the center that "hugs" the seam of your HST, keeping it centered. Now, I have to admit that in the past I was really lazy about squaring up blocks, but in the last few months, I have gotten into a "perfection" kick and I've taken to sewing my blocks slightly larger and then trimming them. So, without further ado, here's some pictures of the Bloc_Loc in action!
I thought I might take today to put the spotlight on a new ruler that I have discovered: Bloc_Loc. These rulers are really neat. They are perfect for squaring up those pesky half-square triangle blocks because the ruler had a groove in the center that "hugs" the seam of your HST, keeping it centered. Now, I have to admit that in the past I was really lazy about squaring up blocks, but in the last few months, I have gotten into a "perfection" kick and I've taken to sewing my blocks slightly larger and then trimming them. So, without further ado, here's some pictures of the Bloc_Loc in action!
So, this is my block and my ruler before cutting. See those icky dog ears?!
I put the ruler on my block, being careful to pay attention to make sure I don't trim off too much. Then I trim the first two sides. These blocks need to be trimmed to 3.5 inches square and this is a 4.5 inch ruler, just to give you a reference point.
Then, I slide the ruler to the other end of the block and trim the other side.
And you should end up with a very nice neat trimmed block with the seam in the center!
You also end up with a LOT of little strings and dog ear triangles :)
Until next time, Happy Sewing!
Friday, August 10, 2012
My Wedding Quilt
Hi All,
Today I started printing the photos for our wedding quilt. This is the most fun I've had planning something in a LONG time. Probably because I didn't really think I was ever going to get married... so I have been eating up every single momento from that day. First off, major SHOUT OUT to my Mom for hooking me up with a new large format printer that allows me to print 13 X 19 sheets! Makes planning these photo quilts soo much easier, plus I waste a lot less fabric! I started by test printing the photos I was going to use on to paper, just to make sure the resolution and such was the way I wanted it. Then I moved on to printing on my EQ Printables fabric sheets.
Today I started printing the photos for our wedding quilt. This is the most fun I've had planning something in a LONG time. Probably because I didn't really think I was ever going to get married... so I have been eating up every single momento from that day. First off, major SHOUT OUT to my Mom for hooking me up with a new large format printer that allows me to print 13 X 19 sheets! Makes planning these photo quilts soo much easier, plus I waste a lot less fabric! I started by test printing the photos I was going to use on to paper, just to make sure the resolution and such was the way I wanted it. Then I moved on to printing on my EQ Printables fabric sheets.
These are my test prints. I was really glad I decided to do them because I had forgotten to up the resolution on a few of the files.
This picture is the centerpiece for the quilt. It's one of my favorite photos from that day.
And finally, here is my layout! I cannot wait for to get started on this one. I promise to keep you guys updated, hopefully it'll be finished pretty darn quick. Happy Sewing!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Fun Animals
Hi all,
I've recently been going through my projects and trying to finish as many as possible so that I can put them up on Etsy. Today I found a cute little quilt top that needed some borders made out of a cute jungle animal panel.
I've recently been going through my projects and trying to finish as many as possible so that I can put them up on Etsy. Today I found a cute little quilt top that needed some borders made out of a cute jungle animal panel.
Here's the quilt top. This is the darker or what I think of as the "boy" version of this quilt. Sometime I'll post the brighter or "girl" version.
Here's a close up of the tiger block.
Now all that's left to do is decide whether I want turtles or puppy dogs for my borders! Until next time, happy sewing!
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Wedding Picture Quilt Update
Hi All,
A while back I blogged about a quilt I was planning to make for some friends of ours who were married last November. I finally got started piecing it and laying it out on the design wall. I think it is going to look pretty cool, if I do say so myself!
The couple that it is for got a sneak peak the other night. I can't wait for them to see the finished product! I should have fun deciding how to quilt this baby. Until next time, Happy Sewing!
A while back I blogged about a quilt I was planning to make for some friends of ours who were married last November. I finally got started piecing it and laying it out on the design wall. I think it is going to look pretty cool, if I do say so myself!
I need to finish the piecing for the corners and add the pictures up there.
The couple that it is for got a sneak peak the other night. I can't wait for them to see the finished product! I should have fun deciding how to quilt this baby. Until next time, Happy Sewing!
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