class pictures...as promised!

I thought I might give you a bit of a tease with some of the classes that are coming up......

Wondering what to do with those beautiful charm packs that Moda has released? Flowers for Thee uses one charm pack, a large and small yo yo maker. Have fun making this for yourself or others! Elainewill be teaching this class Tues, Mar. 31st from 5:30-8:30 pm Class fee is only $10!

Bonnie has taken the loved browns and pinks and created this beautiful Quilt!

No need to purchase a pattern! Bonnie created it herself

and will show you step by step how to complete it.

Shannon's Quilt is Tues, Mar. 10th & 17th

5:30-8:30pm

$30
Kits available!!

I absolutley love the way this came out! Irene did such a beautiful job! Make this one of a kind dimensional applique wall hanging Sat, Mar. 21st 9-2pm. Class fee $20 Kits available!

Some exciting things are happening!!

Well we've finally done it......we are now bloggers! With so much going on, this will make it fun to visit every once in a while to check out classes, contests, and free stuff!! An let's not forget the latest and greatest in the sewing and quilting world! I will be compiling pictures of the quilt classes that are on our calender in the next couple of days. In the meantime enjoy a free pattern!

2 charm packs-Soiree by Moda

1 1/2 yards white fabric for sashing/borders

1/2 yard fabric for binding

1 1/2 yards of fabric for backingbatting that measures 44" x 55"

quilting thread
please note: 1/4" seams are used throughout this project.

Cut each charm in half. This will yield 144 "coins". Each will measure 2.5" x 5". (You will use all but 12 coins for this quilt.)

Sew coins together. I found it very helpful to match the pinked edges with pinked edges and straight edges with straight edges when piecing.

Make 5 strips of coins. Each strip is made with 22 rectangles.

Cut 6 pieces of white fabric 3.5" wide x 44 1/2" long for the sashing.
If your seam allowances aren't completely accurate, you may want to measure the length of your patchwork strips and cut the sashing to match.

Sew sashing to the coin strips. Press all seams toward the white.

Cut 2 pieces 3.5" x 41" for the top and bottom of the quilt.

Sew together and press well.

Your quilt top is done!

For the back...
I love adding a patchwork detail to the back of my quilts. It takes a bit more time, but it's a nice way to tie in the design from the front to the back.

Join 22 coins together and press.

From the backing fabric, cut one piece 36" x width of fabric. And one piece 15" x width of fabric.

Layout as shown and sew together. Press.And the back is done, too.

To finish your quilt, baste, quilt and bind as desired.
On this quilt, I did an all over stipple in white thread.

I just love the one strip of patchwork on the backing.

Wash and dry your quilt for that soft crinkly goodness.

The finished quilt measures approximately 41" x 50".

This is a fun + quick project. I made it from start to finish in about 2 days. It's perfect for a last minute baby gift.
Enjoy!