tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43075123104476944002024-03-27T17:08:04.598+10:30Down Grapevine LaneSedef Imer is a sewing blogger and fabric designer with a distinctive style that is "sweetly modern." Patterns / Fabrics / Books available in my shop. Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14839849859627455211noreply@blogger.comBlogger287125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307512310447694400.post-64992181305303534402020-07-03T14:19:00.001+09:302020-07-03T14:19:33.750+09:30Machine Binding Tutorial<div>
For many years I sewed my quilt binding onto the front of my quilts by machine, then sewed the back edge down by hand. I enjoyed the whole ritual and used to look forward to spending a whole evening with a quilt on my lap, slowly stitching the binding on whilst watching Netflix. A quilt is supposed to be a labour of love after all. </div>
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As my design work got busier, my commitments and deadlines started piling up. I was working on a quilt one day for a paid partnership and I realised I didn't have enough time to sew the back by hand. So I had a go at machine stitching it instead. It was far from perfect, but I had it done in half an hour and met my deadline! I'm sharing my method with you today, as I've had a lot of questions on Instagram after sharing a binding photo recently. This method is not only a massive time saver but also produces more durable quilts that can withstand many, many washes and you don't need to worry about the binding unravelling and needing repairs. </div>
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1. Cut your binding strips 2 1/4" wide, cross grain. 2 1/4" is my preferred width of strip as it produces a neater finish on the back, without a big 'flap'. I've always cut my binding strips cross grain rather than bias for standard rectangular quilts, in fact often I cut the strips straight from the bolt. I find bias strips overly stretchy for my binding method. If you aren't familiar with these terms <a href="https://www.quiltingdaily.com/binding-a-quilt-bias-binding-vs-straight-of-grain-binding-quilting-daily/">this is a helpful article</a>. </div>
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2. Join the binding strips with diagonal seams, as shown. Trim excess fabric 1/4” away from the seam, press open .Press the entire binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides facing. </div>
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3. Starting half way down one side of the quilt, place the binding strip on the right side of the quilt, raw edge to raw edge. Leave a 6" tail of binding at the beginning, then sew the rest onto the quilt, with a 1/4” seam, mitreing the corners. Leave a 6" tail at the end of the binding also. Join the two tails of the binding with a diagonal seam (as above), press with iron down onto the quilt, and finish stitching it down with a 1/4" seam.<br />
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<i>(Note: Up to this point this is pretty much the universal method for binding a quilt and there are many video and picture tutorials on the Internet if you are a beginner. I wanted to include these steps in this tutorial for completeness. My machine binding method and my video below focuses on the rest of the binding process.)</i></div>
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4. You will need three quilting clips for the next step. I use Clover Wonder Clips but there are other brands out there, and I heard of people using bulldog clips for this also. Place the quilt on a flat surface, right side up, and fold over the binding to the back, as tight as you can so there is no 'gap' between the edge of the quilt and the binding. Clip. Repeat ~5 inches below, folding over and clipping again, and then one more time 5 inches below the last clip. This is the most important part of the process and takes a bit of practice till you get used to it - if you don't fold back the binding sufficiently your stitches will not catch the binding on the back and you will end up with unsewn gaps.</div>
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5. Place the quilt on the machine with the foot right below the first clip. I just use a regular sewing foot but you can use a walking foot also if you prefer or if you use high loft batting. Sew in the ditch with a 3 mm stitch length as close to the binding as you can get, without sewing over it. </div>
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6. Keep stitching down the length of the binding, go as slowly as you need to, making sure your stitch line remains right up against the binding edge. Slide the clips down as you go. Periodically stop to repeat step 4, folding over the edge of the binding to the back and clipping. </div>
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7. When you get to a corner, first fold over and clip the binding on the lower edge, then mitre the corner. You will notice in the video below that I first mitred the corner in one direction, it didn't sit quite right so I mitred it the other way and the corner looked sharper. There is no 'right' direction of mitreing so do what works and looks best. Put a clip on the corner to hold the mitred fold in place. Keep sewing all the way to the corner, right into it (and in fact you may even want to go a small stitch in onto the binding then back one stitch, if you want to absolutely make sure the corner is secure). Stop with needle down, turn the quilt 90 degrees and keep going as before. </div>
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You should end up with a binding that's neat and even on the back. It does take some practice, so don't be discouraged if your first effort doesn't look as even.</div>
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The video below shows the whole process from step 4 onwards. </div>
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- If you end up with unsewn gaps on the back, just unpick the stitch line up to an inch before the gap, fold the binding over tightly, clip, and repeat the process. If the gap is very small e.g. less than 1/4" you can just put a stitch or two in there by hand. </div>
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- If you are using a very high loft batting, or really struggling to catch the edge of the binding on the back, with lots of unsewn gaps, try cutting your strips 2.5" wide instead. That should give you a bit more room for error as there will be more fabric on the back for your stitch line to catch. </div>
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For those of you who asked on Instagram - this is the mini quilt I was binding! It's an old project from my WIP drawer that I dug up for this tutorial. It's a free block designed by Lori Holt - you can download the pattern <a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/FarmGirlLayerCake-Block.pdf">here</a>. The fabrics are a mix of prints from my stash, most of them over 5 years old.</div>
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Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14839849859627455211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307512310447694400.post-66397505045082447742020-06-29T20:22:00.000+09:302020-06-29T20:29:58.390+09:30Summer Stroll Quilt in Ombre Confetti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been itching to make a rainbow version of my Summer Stroll quilt ever since I first released it two years ago. The <a href="https://www.downgrapevinelane.com/2018/09/new-quilt-patterns.html">original quilt</a> was in my Summer Blush fabric range for Riley Blake Designs, which are now long out of print, so it was time to update this pattern with new fabrics. I simply love, love, love the vibrant, gem-like colours in this quilt! The fabrics are Ombre Confetti by V & Co for Moda.<br />
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The construction method uses half rectangle triangles (HRTs) - if you look carefully in these WIP pictures that I previously shared on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downgrapevinelane/">Instagram</a> you can see the units. If you've never sewn with HRTs before don't be afraid - there's nothing to them, and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/629106750/summer-stroll-quilt-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_1&pro=1">pattern</a> has clear illustrations showing you how.<br />
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The original pattern included only 12 print fabrics (two triangles from each fabric) to minimize waste. I updated the pattern so you can now use 24 fabrics (a different print for each triangle), whilst also keeping fabric waste low. Both options are now included in the pattern so you can choose whichever method you prefer.<br />
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Pop over to my shop now to grab your <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/629106750/summer-stroll-quilt-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_1&pro=1">PDF pattern</a>! As an added bonus it's also on sale this week - happy sewing dear friends!<br />
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I thoroughly enjoyed designing and making this project which combines a number of techniques - raw edge applique, 'drawing' with thread and hand-embroidery. This is a project you can make on a regular sewing machine - an embroidery machine is not required. The coloured fabrics are applique pieces backed with fusible web - I use Heat'n Bond Lite but other brands such as Vliesofix or Wonder Under could be used also. These pieces are fused onto the background by pressing with an iron, and then outlined in black thread on a regular sewing machine set to free motion mode with an open toe / darning foot. The flowers are added on in the final stage using two simple hand embroidery stitches (french knot and straight stitch). It may look like a complicated project, but it really isn't - just follow the simple steps and let go of your 'inner perfectionist' and you will end up with a charming piece of art.<br />
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The second project I wanted to show you today is my new mini quilt, which I made by sewing together the 6" blocks I've been making for the Riley Blake Designs Block Challenge. These are all classic quilt blocks (tutorials are available - search for #rbdblockchallenge on Facebook or Instagram for the details). The fabrics are the blue and pink prints from my Rhapsody collection. I finished the mini by matchstick quilting it, which always looks so nice with the texture it creates.<br />
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Life's beginning to return to normal here - a new form of 'normal' at least... South Australia has done extremely well with COVID 19 - eradicated in fact, we've had zero cases for quite a few weeks now. We still have some restrictions remaining but normality has resumed in most parts. Schools have gone back several weeks ago and kids' sports and dancing have resumed - which means I get LOTS of crochet time in the car again! So I decided to start a new blanket, using the gorgeous <a href="https://www.cherryheart.co.uk/2019/08/natures-walk-cal.html">Nature's Walk Pattern</a> by Sandra from Cherry Heart. Oh I love this so much! I'm using Scheepjes Stone Washed 4 Ply for it and here's my colour palette. It was a struggle to find all the colours I wanted locally so I had to order most of it from the UK, and it took 2 months to arrive. But well worth the wait.<br />
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Until next time, happy sewing dear friends!
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I'm so thrilled to introduce my newest fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs - <i>Fleur</i>, shipping August 2020.<br />
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<i>Fleur</i> is the next chapter in my fabric design story which remains forever inspired by flowers and the beauty of nature. I'm very blessed to live on a picturesque farm in wine country - surrounded all around by vineyards where we keep chickens and grow fruit trees. The peaceful rural setting and my own orchard and flower gardens continue to provide me with endless inspiration for my dainty floral designs. <i>Fleur </i>is a bright and cheerful collection with bold, vibrant colors spanning the whole spectrum of the rainbow - a versatile modern collection suited well for quilting, garments, home decor, totes and bags, and all manners of small sewing projects.<br />
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At the time of writing this post I'm still waiting for sample yardage of <i>Fleur</i>, which should be here any day now - unfortunately the package was delayed due to COVID19. So I've put together some examples using the wonders of digital technology to give you a feel for how the fabrics would look incorporated into sewing projects.<br />
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There are three quilt patterns that accompany this collection - 'Alice's Garden' and 'Fleurette' are traditional machine pieced designs, with 'Lilac Posy' including a combination of traditional machine piecing and appliqué techniques. Paper patterns for all three quilts can be ordered directly from <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/">Riley Blake Designs</a> or from my pattern distributors <a href="https://www.creativeabundance.com.au/">Creative Abundance</a>.<br />
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Thank you for popping in to see my new fabric line today and I hope you are as excited about it as I am! Look out for it in shops in August (September in Australia). If you are a shop owner who will be carrying <i>Fleur</i> please do drop me a line at sedef@downgrapevinelane.com so I can thank you and also add you to my list of stockists. Have a lovely day dear friends!<br />
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<br />Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14839849859627455211noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307512310447694400.post-76299119984511859542020-05-30T11:42:00.001+09:302020-05-30T11:42:22.500+09:30'Handy Dandy' Pouch Tutorial | Fabric StampsLast week I realised I badly needed a small pouch for my crochet hooks, as I keep leaving them all over the place, and often have to fish around for them at the bottom of my crochet project bag. Does anyone else ever have that problem? The first pouch I made turned out so cute I made another one, this one for my spectacles (which I also keep losing). And I thought you may want to have the pattern to make your own so I'm sharing the tutorial on the <a href="https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/handy-dandy-pouch-skinny-drawstring-bag-tutorial">Sew Can She blog</a> today. This is a great website for free patterns and tutorials - a treasure trove in fact. You may want to bookmark it!<br />
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These skinny pouches finish at approximately 3” x 9” – they are the perfect size for not only hooks and spectacles but also you can use them for pencils, toothbrush/paste, or even make up brushes. They are so handy and pretty – which is the essence of ‘Zakka’, a Japanese design aesthetic that combines usefulness with beauty. A lot of my designs feature Zakka elements – I love the style!<br />
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You can find the tutorial <a href="https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/handy-dandy-pouch-skinny-drawstring-bag-tutorial">here</a>. Please tag me on Facebook or Instagram if you make them as I would love to see how yours turned out! In keeping with the Zakka theme I also made two stamps from the fabric scraps from this project (the pink one) as it was just too sweet to put in the bin. And once I made two I couldn't stop and I had to dive into my tiny scrap bucket to make more - they are totally addictive.<br />
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I had a few people ask me how I made them so here's a super quick tutorial for you! I first backed both the colourful scrap fabric and a larger white piece of fabric with fusible web. I use Heat'n Bond Lite brand but you can also use other brands such as Vliesofix, Wonder Under etc. I then neatly trimmed the colourful scrap with a rotary cutter, peeled the backing paper and ironed it onto the white fabric. I then trimmed all around the perimeter with pinking scissors, leaving the paper backing behind the white fabric on. When it's time to use them in projects you can peel off the backing and fuse it onto your project then. A cute way to add decorations to projects, or you can even make a mini quilt made entirely of stamps. Enjoy!<br />
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The white spotty one is Tom's plushie (Alex chose the colours) and the pink is the matching one I made for Alice - of course she had to have one too. Hers is a girl so has eye lashes. I also made a light blue one for my son later that night but it was too dark by then to photograph.<br />
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You can get the kitty and fish patterns from <a href="https://sewingillustration.com/moorpark/">Minki Kim's shop</a>.<br />
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I've also finally added more <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/755111770/silver-plated-bookmark-with-sewing?ref=shop_home_feat_1">sewing machine bookmarks</a> to the shop - in all four colours! These keep selling out every time I restock and it took forever since the last restock to get supplies in to make more, with all the COVID 19 mail delays. Sorry for anyone who's had a long wait!<br />
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Till the next post dear friends, stay safe and keep sewing!<br />
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You may have noticed that I never, ever, EVER sew with black or even dark backgrounds. I've always been a white background girl, and only very occasionally venture out into other pastels such as ivory or powder pink... So this was definitely pushing myself out of my comfort zone!<br />
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The pattern is my Backyard Chicks mini quilt. I keep looking at it, and I like how modern it looks, and how the colours seem to pop against the black, but I don't know if I 'love' it... What I keep thinking is that the poor little chicks seem to be floating in space, rather than having a peaceful graze in the backyard :D What do you think though? I would love to hear your opinions. <br />
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/277408136/backyard-chicks-mini-quilt-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_2&pro=1">Backyard Chicks Mini Pattern</a> is my 'Pattern of the Day' in the shop today and is 25% off. This pattern is also available as a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/718706662/backyard-chicks-quilt-pdf-pattern-3-size?ref=shop_home_active_15">full size quilt</a>. I've also put a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/773437124/sweet-prairie-fat-quarter-bundle-17?ref=shop_home_feat_1">bundle of 17 fat quarters</a> from my Sweet Prairie collection in the shop - this fabric is several years old now and hard to find so don't miss it. I have very little left of it now, and have already run out of 4 prints.<br />
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In the evenings I'm continuing to make progress with my cross-stitch 'Storytime Sampler' - all 12 story frames are now complete and I've started filling in the blank squares in the backgrounds of the earlier frames. I feel like a rebel deviating from the pattern, but I think it looks better this way. I'll show you the whole thing next time hopefully.<br />
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Until next time dear friends (and I'm so proud to be blogging regularly again! I've missed hanging out here!) Stay safe and happy sewing,<br />
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This is a great little project for your favorite fabric scraps, and they make lovely gifts too. I used Liberty tana lawn in my spools.<br />
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Please go to <a href="https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2020/05/handmade-spool-key-fob.html">Amy's blog</a> for the free picture tutorial and the templates. Enjoy!<br />
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It's been three years since I published my popular <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/518461994/baby-storybook-quiet-book-soft-book?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1">Baby Storybook pattern</a>, so it was time to give it a makeover in new fabrics! Elea Lutz' new collection 'Milk & Honey' was a match made in heaven - look at those adorable colours (sweet mint and pink, with gold highlights) and the prints are pretty cute too. Perfection!<br />
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Let me introduce you to 'Honeybun' and 'Bearhug' and take you for a tour inside their house. There’s breakfast in the kitchen, a quick morning shower followed by a day’s play, and a cosy tuck into bed at the end of a busy day. The pattern has interactive elements and also includes templates for a tiny apron, a bib, and a hand embroidered patch for the back cover with the recipient's name on it.<br />
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You can download the PDF pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/518461994/baby-storybook-quiet-book-soft-book?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1">here</a>. Paper patterns are also available in the shop but please be prepared for significant postal delays due to COVID 19 - my recommendation is to get the instant download PDF pattern if you have a printer at home.<br />
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Ever since its initial publication this pattern has consistently remained one of my post popular (and most pinned!) patterns. It has a certain olde-worlde vintage charm that people love, and it makes a perfect heirloom gift for a new baby or grandchild. If you make one please do email me at sedef@downgrapevinelane.com or tag me on Facebook or Instagram as I would love to see!<br />
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I have a new quilt pattern out! It's called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/784518567/pinwheel-duet-quilt-pdf-pattern-2-size?ref=shop_home_active_7&bes=1">'Pinwheel Duet'</a> and is a beginner friendly pattern that comes with two size options - baby quilt and throw quilt. A simple 6” block is all that’s required to make this quilt that is super easy and fast to cut and piece. The same block is rotated throughout the quilt to create two sets of pinwheels in alternating colours.<br />
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The fabrics are of course from my Rhapsody collection, with the exception of the navy print which is from an old Lori Holt line. I love the 'pop' it gives!<br />
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I have also joined a new social media challenge that Riley Blake Designs are currently running. It's called 'RBD Block Challenge' and every week we are making a traditional block. I missed week 1 which was Churn Dash, and since then we've made a Log Cabin block and a Friendship Star. The challenge runs for 10 weeks and I'm going to turn my 9 blocks into a 3x3 mini quilt. To join just make a block (in any size) using either your own method or one of the many free tutorials you will find on the internet. Share on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #rbdblockchallenge.<br />
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I was sorting through some of my old WIPs the other day when I came across a cross stitch sampler I started back in 2015! The pattern's by the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery and is called 'Storytime Sampler', it was a monthly stitch along that year. Anyway, I'm finishing it now (better late than never), and it's really helping me as meditative therapy during this COVID 19 lock down. Hope you are all keeping safe (and sane) dear friends - sending lots of love to each and every one of you!<br />
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The book is full of beautiful patchwork projects ranging from the smallest (pincushions) to the biggest (bed size quilts). It's full of inspiring fabric selections and photography, and there's something in it for everyone. Now, for me, I have a real soft spot for Dresdens, so when I saw that blue Dresden on the cover of the book I knew immediately that's what I had to make.<br />
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For the Dresden Plate I used my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/773439284/summer-blush-pink-apricot-bundle-8-fat?ref=shop_home_active_1&cns=1">Summer Blush fabrics</a>, with only one other print, a pink mini floral, from my Sweet Prairie collection. The low volume background print is from one of Amy Sinibaldi's early lines. I turned my project into a trivet , by machine quilting the background in a fan pattern, and hand quilting the edge with DMC perle floss. Making this trivet was truly therapy for my soul - like most people around the world I'm struggling with all the bad news relating to COVID 19 and the massive toll it's having on everyone's lives. It's truly surrreal, and sewing really helps me to keep my anxiety in check and do something productive whilst we are in lock down.<span id="goog_268893280"></span><br />
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Hope you are all doing well and keeping safe, dear friends - well as much as any of us really can at a time like this... At least we have sewing to help keep us sane in isolation, that's one blessing! Here is a list of all the other makers taking part in the book tour - go check them out and see some other projects from this beautiful book!<br />
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Does this pattern look a little familiar to you? Well, those of you who have been following me for a while may remember it from <a href="https://www.downgrapevinelane.com/2016/03/i-want-her-stash-club-2016.html">here</a> - I originally designed it in 2016 as part of a fabric club promotion I did with Westwood Acres. Over the years I got so many requests to share the pattern, I finally decided to publish it (with the fabric shop's blessing of course).<br />
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This pattern may look complicated, but it includes a single 6" block (see pic above), rotated and repeated throughout the quilt to achieve a double pinwheel effect. The fabrics I've used for the quilt top are mostly my Rhapsody fabrics, with the exception of the navy floral which is from an old Lori Holt collection.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/784518567/pinwheel-duet-quilt-pdf-pattern-2-size?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1">pattern</a> includes two size options - baby size and throw size. You can find it in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DownGrapevineLane">Etsy shop</a> and with a <b>25% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT</b> till Monday!<br />
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In other news, my pillow for the 'Pillow Talk - Pillow Fight' promotion hosted by the Fat Quarter Shop has now made it to the semi finals! Thank you for everyone who voted for me in the last round! Here are all the semi finalists - <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd5GVKvSQ-MpAhnkityuFS0GQOt4gceX3ZvjmfHlFds_e9Ag/viewform">vote for your favourite pillow</a> to win a pillow kit PLUS a charm pack of Laundry Basket Favourites!<br />
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This is my modern take on the more traditional lily quilt blocks you may have seen before. For the fabrics I used pinks from my own Rhapsody collection for Riley Blake, and the greens are from a Vanessa Goertzen line.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/781495597/sweet-lily-cushion-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1">PDF pattern</a> is now in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DownGrapevineLane">my shop</a>! For those of you who prefer paper patterns they are on their way from my distributor and I will list them as soon as they arrive. If you would like to see all the alternative colour schemes that my very clever pattern testers used in their own versions of this cushion, pop over to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B887ic1hB7L/">my Instagram post</a> from a few days ago. I like to think my mum is watching from up above and smiling at all these lovely cushions being made in her memory - it's quite a comforting thought. <3<br />
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Those following me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downgrapevinelane/">Instagram</a> would also have seen that I made some more of my incredibly popular <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/755111770/silver-plated-bookmark-with-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_4&crt=1">sewing machine bookmarks</a> that I shared back in January - this time I made them in pink and white as well as aqua. They sold out in MINUTES - sorry if you were trying to grab one and weren't fast enough! I have added some more stock since, and have more on the way, so you can grab one in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/755111770/silver-plated-bookmark-with-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_4&crt=1">my shop</a> - available in pink, aqua, white, and black. As a book loving sewist I'm absolutely delighted by how much love these sweet bookmarks have received!<br />
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Also in the shop you can find my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/768996491/silver-plated-bookmark-with-charm?ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1">bookmarks with charm initials</a> - a few letters have sold out but most are still available.<br />
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In other news, I have a new quilt pattern dropping next week, so get ready! It's currently with my pattern testers but here's a sneak peek for you...<br />
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We are now in round 6 of the event in which I'm going head to head with my fellow Riley Blake designer Bev from <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/">Flamingo Toes</a>. For my entry I made the Mother's Day pillow from the book. This was really calling my name, and I wanted to see how it would look in my own fabrics.<br />
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I've used a mixture of my last two collections for Riley Blake - Rhapsody and Summer Blush. I'm really pleased with how well they go together and how the colours 'pop'. I free motion quilted the pillow top on my Brother Luminaire - still finding FMQ a bit nerve wracking but the more I do it, the easier it gets. For the applique, I followed Edyta's advice in the book and used invisible thread (a clear polyester monofilament - available at most big sewing stores). Generally speaking I would never use a polyester thread, but I've got to say, it was a revelation. With so many different colours on the pillow front, it was great not to have to change the top thread every few minutes as I moved from one shape to the next. I also quilted the pillow with the invisible thread, so the quilting does not detract from the pretty flowers!<br /><br />
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Thank you so much for visiting dear friends, I will be back soon with two new patterns which are both in the testing phase. Can't wait to show you!<br />
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There is something about butterflies that are just so cheerful, don't you think? I loved making them in all these mixed colours, using some of my favourite fabric prints. The butterflies are backed with felt, and the fusible web used to adhere them to the felt adds an additional layer of stiffness. So they are quite durable, and stand off the quilted the background so the finished art has a 3-D feel to it. Laying them out in a heart shape like this was inspired by a greeting card - I'm so happy with the ombre rainbow effect.<br />
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You can find the <a href="https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2020/02/fabric-butterfly-wall-art.html">tutorial on Amy's blog</a> - including the templates, positioning guides for the butterflies, and a step by step tutorial with photos.<br /><br />
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Please tag me or email me if you make this wall art, I would love to see your finished creations!<br />
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My first sew for the new year was a blue version of my Desert Windmill cushion, which is one of my oldest patterns, dating back to 2015. The original version (below) was pink, and I wanted to see how it would look in a different colourway. The blue prints from Rhapsody worked pretty well! You can find the cushion pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/449606420/desert-windmills-mini-quilt-cushion-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_48&crt=1">here</a>, there is also a matching <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/534433472/desert-windmills-quilt-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_19">quilt pattern</a>.<br />
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The second reason I've been 'feeling blue' is because of the horrific bushfires in every state in Australia - the whole continent is literally on fire!! The beautiful illustration below is from @melanippe_art on IG - it's so beautiful and sad at the same time. We are incredibly thankful that there have been no fires immediately near where we live in South Australia, so we have been safe so far - and in a bit of a blissful ignorance too if I'm honest. But last night the wind changed direction and the smoke from the bushfires on Kangaroo Island (over 100 km away as the crow flies) descended on our area. Oh boy. We woke up coughing at 2 am with the bedroom full of thick, rancid smoke. After running around and ascertaining the house wasn't on fire we hit the internet to discover where the smoke was coming from. It was suffocating, and we were SO far away - I can't even imagine how bad it must have been in the actual fire zones!<br />
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To do my little part for the bushfire relief and recovery effort I've made personal donations to the following two organisations. There are so many different fund raising efforts all over Facebook / the internet right now, and it's hard to know which ones would be the best to support! I've had a lot of followers from overseas contact me asking where they should donate to, so I wanted to share these links with anyone else who may also find them useful. There are obviously many other worthy relief efforts out there, these are the two I have chosen.<br />
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Red Cross Australia (disaster relief & recovery fund) ----> donate <a href="https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/drr">here</a><br />
WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue (for animals / wildlife) ---> donate <a href="https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund">here</a><br />
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Also as every little helps, I made some silver plated bookmarks with those cute sewing machine charms from my last post, as well as some initial charms I had. I've popped them all in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DownGrapevineLane">shop</a> - I will be donating all proceeds from the sales of these to Red Cross Australia. These were made following a <a href="http://itsanenchantedlife.com/diy-bookmarks/">tutorial</a> from An Enchanted Life blog.<br />
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Sewing machine charms ----> buy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/755111770/silver-plated-bookmark-with-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_2">here</a><br />
Initial charms ----> buy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/768996491/silver-plated-bookmark-with-charm?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1">here</a><br />
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Till next time, dear friends, and please keep Australia in your thoughts and pray for some rain!<br />
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My Rhapsody bolts arrived a while back and I got to cutting some Fat Quarter and Fat 8th bundles straight away (which you can find in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DownGrapevineLane?section_id=19970919">Etsy shop</a> for a fabulous price by the way - including free delivery within Australia). My cutting table was so cheerful that I was inspired to remake one of my oldest patterns: my 'Rainbow Swirl' mini quilt. And because I know you will ask, the little sewing machine charm is from Etsy. You can also get the Rainbow Swirl pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/513343754/rainbow-swirl-mini-quilt-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_5">here</a>.<br />
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I pieced this mini on my Brother Luminaire (aka 'Lumy'), and quilted in 50wt Aurifil thread in a spiral fashion using straight lines - just following the pattern really. I love it so much - and my little quilt-holder-in-training did such a good job too, don't you think?<br />
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Oh my goodness, my kids are getting so big - STOP GROWING! As you can tell from the pics we are in the middle of summer here in South Australia, where Christmas day is typically 40C and many people celebrate it on the beach (still cray cray to us Brits, even though we've been here 10 years now!). Anyway I would like to wish all of you a very merry Christmas and happy new year (and new decade!). As a final note, I wanted to share my 2019 #bestnine on Instagram - so many great quilty memories here!<br />
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It's the last week of the Backyard Chicks QAL! </h3>
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Wow, didn't the last five weeks just fly by?! I blinked and this QAL is almost over already. I've loved seeing all the finished quilt tops this week - so many fabulous finishes and such a lovely array of fabric choices.<br />
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The <b>winner of the week 5 prize is @offthepincushion! </b>Congratulations - please email me at sedef@downgrapevinelane.com (or DM me on Instagram) to arrange delivery of your prize.<br />
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In this last week of the quilt along we will be finishing our quilts, by quilting and binding them. So there's quite a lot to do! I know some of you prefer to send your quilts to a long armer for the quilting process (as I do from time to time) so please do share your quilts on Instagram once you get them back - I would love to see everyone's finished quilts! </div>
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Week 6</h3>
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<li><b>Finish your quilt top</b> if you haven't already done so.</li>
<li><b>Piece your backing</b>, following the pattern instructions, and <b>make a quilt sandwich</b>. </li>
<li><b>Quilt as desired - </b>I straight quilted mine for a superfast finish. Trim off excess fabric.</li>
<li><b>Bind your quilt</b>, following your preferred binding method. Remember that the cutting instructions are for a binding that is 2 1/4" wide - if you prefer to have a wider binding cut your strips accordingly. </li>
<li><b>Share your finished quilts on Instagram</b> tagging them with #backyardchicksQAL, and you may win the grand prize!!</li>
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Grand Prize:</h3>
On Sunday evening I will pick a winner from all the finished quilts on the Instagram hashtag #backyardchicksQAL. The winner will receive:<br />
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<li>Bundle of 5 fat quarters of quilting fabric (from my own fabric collections)</li>
<li>A Zakka notion set carefully curated by me</li>
<li>5 patterns of your choice from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DownGrapevineLane?section_id=17515430">pattern collection</a>. </li>
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Thank you for joining me in this fun quilt along, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Please do come and join me again at my next QAL, which I will be announcing soon!<br />
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Backyard Chicks Quilt Along Details</h3>
<b>Dates:</b> 16 September - 27 October 2019 (6 weeks)<br />
<b>Block size:</b> 10" finished<br />
<b>Finished quilt size:</b> 60" x 80" (throw)<br />
<b>Experience level:</b> Beginner<br />
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<b>Week 1</b> - Planning, fabric selection, cutting</div>
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<b>Week 2</b> - Make 16 blocks </div>
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<b>Week 3</b> - Make 16 blocks<br />
<b>Week 4</b> - Make 16 blocks</div>
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<b>Week 5</b> - Sew the quilt top together (+ catch up!)<br />
<b>Week 6</b> - Quilting and binding</div>
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<li>You can follow the QAL via my Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downgrapevinelane/">here</a>. Use the hashtag #backyardchicksQAL to post pictures of your progress and to see how others' quilts are coming along.</li>
<li>Sign up to the weekly QAL emails <a href="http://eepurl.com/gCyNKL">here</a>. </li>
<li>I will share a new blog post every Monday so feel free to check <a href="https://www.downgrapevinelane.com/">my blog</a> each week for updates. </li>
</ul>
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It's Week 5 of the Backyard Chicks QAL! </h3>
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We are almost at the end of this quilt-along! This week we are sewing our quilt top together. Congratulations to all of you who have finished all their blocks last week. If you haven't, hopefully you can finish them all this week, and finish sewing your quilt top also.<br />
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The <b>winner of the week 4 prize is @lmm3417! </b>Congratulations Lisa - please email me at sedef@downgrapevinelane.com (or DM me on Instagram) to arrange delivery of your prize.</div>
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Week 5</h3>
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<li><b>Catch up - finish all blocks! </b>You should now have all 48 blocks finished (for throw size). If you fell behind go ahead and sew those final blocks up now.</li>
<li><b>Plan final block placements</b>, if you haven't already done so. You can download the printable <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gu243agoqnwb50y/Colouring%20Page.pdf?dl=0">colouring page</a> if you would like to plan on paper rather than on a design wall / floor. Make sure you follow the quilt diagram in the pattern carefully to make sure all blocks are oriented correctly.</li>
<li><b>Sew the quilt top together. </b>Sew the blocks in each row together, pressing seams in alternating directions, and then sew the rows together. Your quilt top is ready!</li>
<li>Next week will be a busy week with quilting and binding, so if you are an overachiever feel free to go ahead and get a head start on the quilting! Remember, your quilt needs to be finished by the last day of the QAL (27 October) to be in the running for the grand prize. </li>
<li><b>Share your finished quilt top (or any other progress) on Instagram</b> tagging them with #backyardchicksQAL, if you want to be in the running for this week's prize! </li>
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This week's prize:</h3>
On Sunday evening I will randomly pick a winner from all the entries on the Instagram hashtag #backyardchicksQAL. The winner will receive:<br />
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<li>3 fat quarters of quilting fabric (from my own fabric collections)</li>
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<li>3 patterns of their choice from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DownGrapevineLane?section_id=17515430">pattern collection</a>. </li>
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Next week is the last week of the QAL where we will be finishing our quilts. It's going to be a busy week! Looking forward to seeing everyone's finished quilts.<br />
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Backyard Chicks Quilt Along Details</h3>
<b>Dates:</b> 16 September - 27 October 2019 (6 weeks)<br />
<b>Block size:</b> 10" finished<br />
<b>Finished quilt size:</b> 60" x 80" (throw)<br />
<b>Experience level:</b> Beginner<br />
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Schedule</h3>
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<b>Week 1</b> - Planning, fabric selection, cutting</div>
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<b>Week 2</b> - Make 16 blocks </div>
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<b>Week 3</b> - Make 16 blocks<br />
<b>Week 4</b> - Make 16 blocks</div>
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<b>Week 5</b> - Sew the quilt top together (+ catch up!)<br />
<b>Week 6</b> - Quilting and binding</div>
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Materials</h3>
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Here are the fabric requirements for the quilt:</div>
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Follow Along</h3>
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<ul>
<li>You can follow the QAL via my Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downgrapevinelane/">here</a>. Use the hashtag #backyardchicksQAL to post pictures of your progress and to see how others' quilts are coming along.</li>
<li>Sign up to the weekly QAL emails <a href="http://eepurl.com/gCyNKL">here</a>. </li>
<li>I will share a new blog post every Monday so feel free to check <a href="https://www.downgrapevinelane.com/">my blog</a> each week for updates. </li>
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It's Week 4 of the Backyard Chicks QAL! </h3>
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We are more than halfway in this quilt along already! This week we will finish making our quilt blocks. I have been enjoying seeing everyone's blocks on Instagram - so many different colour and fabric choices!<br />
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The <b>winner of the week 3 prize is @sewsayshelley! </b>Congratulations - please email me at sedef@downgrapevinelane.com (or DM me on Instagram) to arrange delivery of your prize.</div>
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Week 4</h3>
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<li><b>Make 16 blocks. </b>This week we are making our final 16 blocks. Same as in the previous weeks, we are using four different fabrics, 4 blocks from each fabric. </li>
<li><b>Finish all blocks! </b>You should now have all 48 blocks finished (for throw size). If you fell behind hopefully you can put in some extra time this week to finish them all as next week we will be sewing our quilt top together.</li>
<li><b>Share your blocks on Instagram</b> tagging them with #backyardchicksQAL, if you want to be in the running for this week's prize! You can share your photos on Facebook with the same hashtag if you wish, but I will only be selecting winners from Instagram. Reminder - I pick an account randomly from Instagram from everyone who posted their progress that week, regardless of whether you have completed the week's tasks or not! So feel free to post any and all progress you make, even if you are just joining the QAL for instance, and you will still be in the running for that week's prize. However to qualify for the grand prize at the end you will need to have finished and bound your quilt by the finish date of the QAL, which is 27 October. </li>
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This week's prize:</h3>
On Sunday evening I will randomly pick a winner from all the entries on the Instagram hashtag #backyardchicksQAL. The winner will receive:<br />
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<li>3 fat quarters of quilting fabric (from my own fabric collections)</li>
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<li>3 patterns of their choice from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DownGrapevineLane?section_id=17515430">pattern collection</a>. </li>
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See you back here next week, below is a recap of all the details for the QAL!<br />
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Backyard Chicks Quilt Along Details</h3>
<b>Dates:</b> 16 September - 27 October 2019 (6 weeks)<br />
<b>Block size:</b> 10" finished<br />
<b>Finished quilt size:</b> 60" x 80" (throw)<br />
<b>Experience level:</b> Beginner<br />
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Schedule</h3>
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<b>Week 1</b> - Planning, fabric selection, cutting</div>
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<b>Week 2</b> - Make 16 blocks </div>
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<b>Week 3</b> - Make 16 blocks<br />
<b>Week 4</b> - Make 16 blocks</div>
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<b>Week 5</b> - Sew the quilt top together (+ catch up!)<br />
<b>Week 6</b> - Quilting and binding</div>
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Materials</h3>
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Here are the fabric requirements for the quilt:</div>
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<li>You can follow the QAL via my Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downgrapevinelane/">here</a>. Use the hashtag #backyardchicksQAL to post pictures of your progress and to see how others' quilts are coming along.</li>
<li>Sign up to the weekly QAL emails <a href="http://eepurl.com/gCyNKL">here</a>. </li>
<li>I will share a new blog post every Monday so feel free to check <a href="https://www.downgrapevinelane.com/">my blog</a> each week for updates. </li>
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Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14839849859627455211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307512310447694400.post-69131020673956622202019-10-03T10:07:00.002+09:302020-09-21T15:30:35.603+09:30'Happy Sewing' Cushion & Mini Quilt PatternI'm thrilled to introduce you to my first pattern designed in partnership with <a href="https://www.brother.com.au/en">Brother Australia</a> - the 'Happy Sewing' Cushion!<br />
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This cushion finishes at 20" and the technique used for the sewing machine and notion shapes is raw edge appliqué. The pattern also includes alternative instructions to finish as a mini quilt. I have used my Rhapsody fabrics for the cushion above.<br />
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The pattern is now available as an<a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/727462062/happy-sewing-cushion-mini-quilt-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1&fbclid=IwAR1XTT8hMHll2wwLaH0TlmUkCSyqDTOQcaap0lwXRrPj4Ug0XLeOpeBvHoo"> instant PDF download in my shop</a> - with a special introductory offer (20% off) till the weekend! Paper patterns will be available soon also.<br />
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I've made a second version of the cushion too, using pastel shades this time, and finished it with pompom trim. Love this colour combo!<br />
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As a special bonus, Brother Scan N Cut users can download the appliqué template files and Brother Innovis XP1 'Luminaire' users can download the stitch-lines as embroidery files, so they can sew the shapes on to the background with a single press of a button! The links to download the files are included in the pattern.<br />
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In case you were wondering, the sewing machine in this cushion is my Luminaire of course - or 'Lumy' as I call it. Here it is in my sewing room, set up in quilting mode with the quilting extension table attached. The combined quilting / embroidery functionality of Lumy has absolutely transformed my work and opened new horizons in terms of design possibilities. Lots of exciting things to come!<br />
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I struggled to pick a project for the book tour (today is my day but I think you figured that out already!) It's the kind of book that makes you want to make everything in it. In the end I settled on the doll quilt / mattress / pillow combo. It's my daughter's 7th birthday today, and I thought she would appreciate a new bedding set for her Ikea doll's bed.<br />
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Most of the fabrics I used are from Amy's fabric collections, with the deep pink foliage print from my Rhapsody collection for contrast. The doll and bunny are from the retail chain Mamas & Papas. I really enjoyed making this project - and it was a huge hit with the birthday girl also.<br />
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Today also happens to be the last day of the book tour! To mark the occasion I have an extra copy of the book to share with you, courtesy of Tuva Publishing. Go to my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downgrapevinelane/">Instagram</a> for a chance to win! Here are the other makers who took part in the tour - check out their IG feeds or #rainydaysewingbooktour to see their projects. Thanks for visiting today!<br />
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Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14839849859627455211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307512310447694400.post-56986690232451824262019-09-30T16:20:00.000+09:302019-09-30T16:20:40.215+09:30Backyard Chicks QAL - Week 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Week 3 of the Backyard Chicks QAL!</h3>
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It's been such fun seeing everyone's first blocks on Instagram - I'm loving the huge range of styles and fabrics everyone's gone for. And some of you have started laying out those first blocks on a design wall already, so we can begin to see what the finished quilts will look like. Exciting stuff!<br />
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The <b>winner of the week 2 prize is @sewlindini! </b>Who also pointed out that she could see cats in her quilt instead of chickens - once you see it, you can't unsee it ! :D Congratulations @sewlindini - please email me at sedef@downgrapevinelane.com (or DM me on Instagram) to arrange delivery of your prize.</div>
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Week 3</h3>
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<li><b>Catch up with cutting / making the week 2 blocks.</b> It's not too late to join in on the sew along, especially once you see what a fast sew the blocks are! To give you an idea I made the whole throw size quilt top in less than 2 days (including cutting) so don't fret if you haven't had a chance to start yet or fell behind last week! Plenty of time to catch up.</li>
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<li><b>Share your blocks on Instagram</b> tagging them with #backyardchicksQAL, if you want to be in the running for this week's prize! You can share your photos on Facebook with the same hashtag if you wish, but I will only be selecting winners from Instagram. One clarification on prizes - I pick an account randomly from Instagram from among those who posted that week, regardless of whether you have completed the week's tasks or not! So feel free to post any and all progress you make, even if you are just joining the QAL for instance, and you will still be in the running for that week's prize. However to qualify for the grand prize at the end you will need to have finished and bound your quilt by the finish date of the QAL, which is 27 October. </li>
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This week's prize:</h3>
On Sunday evening I will randomly pick a winner from all the entries on the Instagram hashtag #backyardchicksQAL. The winner will receive:<br />
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See you back here next week, below is a recap of all the details for the QAL!<br />
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Backyard Chicks Quilt Along Details</h3>
<b>Dates:</b> 16 September - 27 October 2019 (6 weeks)<br />
<b>Block size:</b> 10" finished<br />
<b>Finished quilt size:</b> 60" x 80" (throw)<br />
<b>Experience level:</b> Beginner<br />
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<b>Week 1</b> - Planning, fabric selection, cutting</div>
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<b>Week 3</b> - Make 16 blocks<br />
<b>Week 4</b> - Make 16 blocks</div>
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<b>Week 6</b> - Quilting and binding</div>
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<li>Sign up to the weekly QAL emails <a href="http://eepurl.com/gCyNKL">here</a>. </li>
<li>I will share a new blog post every Monday so feel free to check <a href="https://www.downgrapevinelane.com/">my blog</a> each week for updates. </li>
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Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14839849859627455211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4307512310447694400.post-63720156050957949952019-09-28T07:25:00.000+09:302019-09-28T07:25:11.662+09:30Needle Card TutorialToday I'm a guest blogger on fellow Riley Blake designer Amy Smart's blog <a href="https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/">Diary of A Quilter</a>, where I'm sharing a tutorial to make fabric covered greeting / needle cards!<br />
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Although sewing is a solitary hobby, most of us are part of a sewing circle of friends, be it virtual or real. We take part in swaps, gift or sell our hand-made items, share our fabric stash with friends, and generally form a social group around this beautiful hobby of ours. And there are so many occasions when you are sending something to someone where you want to include a special card with some 'extras' - a cute pin or two or some buttons perhaps. This fabric covered needle card is just the ticket!<br />
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There is a 'Thank You' message on the inside cover and a cute sewing drawing on the other side. There is room to write your personal message also.<br />
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You can find the free tutorial to make these cards on <a href="https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2019/09/fabric-covered-needle-cards.html">Amy's Blog</a>. And because I know you will be asking, the fabrics I've used in this post are mostly rare out of print fabrics, which I have been collecting for years and use very sparingly... I love the sweet colours and floral / cherry designs!<br />
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Thanks for visiting today and if you make these cards please tag me @downgrapevinelane on Facebook or Instagram as I would love to see them. Happy sewing!<br />
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It's Week 2 of the Backyard Chicks QAL!</h3>
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I loved seeing everyone's fabric choices on the #backyardchicksQAL hashtag on Instagram this week! We are going to have some truly stunning quilts to admire at the end.</div>
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The <b>winner of the week 1 prize is @coolbeza!</b> Congratulations - please email me at sedef@downgrapevinelane.com (or DM me on Instagram) to arrange delivery of your prize.</div>
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Week 2</h3>
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<li><b>Finish planning / cutting. </b>Hopefully you have finished the planning of your quilt and cutting your pieces by now! If not go ahead and do that first.</li>
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<li><b>Make 16 blocks. </b>This week we are making 16 blocks, using four different fabrics. You will be making 4 blocks from each fabric. (Remember that this is for the throw size quilt - if you are making the baby or bed size you will need to make fewer or more blocks each week.) So select the four fabrics you want to work with this week, grab all those pieces, study the pattern to understand the block construction, and get sewing! Making 16 blocks in one week can sound a bit daunting, but believe me they come together so fast. To give you an idea I pieced the quilt top for the whole quilt (including the cutting) in 1.5 days!</li>
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<li><b>Share your blocks on Instagram</b> tagging them with #backyardchicksQAL, if you want to be in the running for this week's prize! You can share your photos on Facebook with the same hashtag if you wish, but I will only be selecting winners from Instagram.</li>
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This week's prize:</h3>
On Sunday evening I will randomly pick a winner from all the entries on the Instagram hashtag #backyardchicksQAL. The winner will receive:<br />
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<li>3 patterns of their choice from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DownGrapevineLane?section_id=17515430">pattern collection</a>. </li>
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See you back here next week, below is a recap of all the details for the QAL!<br />
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Backyard Chicks Quilt Along Details</h3>
<b>Dates:</b> 16 September - 27 October 2019 (6 weeks)<br />
<b>Block size:</b> 10" finished<br />
<b>Finished quilt size:</b> 60" x 80" (throw)<br />
<b>Experience level:</b> Beginner<br />
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Schedule</h3>
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<b>Week 1</b> - Planning, fabric selection, cutting</div>
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<b>Week 2</b> - Make 16 blocks </div>
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<b>Week 3</b> - Make 16 blocks<br />
<b>Week 4</b> - Make 16 blocks</div>
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<b>Week 5</b> - Sew the quilt top together (+ catch up!)<br />
<b>Week 6</b> - Quilting and binding</div>
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Materials</h3>
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Here are the fabric requirements for the quilt:</div>
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Follow Along</h3>
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<li>You can follow the QAL via my Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downgrapevinelane/">here</a>. Use the hashtag #backyardchicksQAL to post pictures of your progress and to see how others' quilts are coming along.</li>
<li>Sign up to the weekly QAL emails <a href="http://eepurl.com/gCyNKL">here</a>. </li>
<li>I will share a new blog post every Monday so feel free to check <a href="https://www.downgrapevinelane.com/">my blog</a> each week for updates. </li>
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