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Letters to Santa Quilt Along 2022

Lissa Alexander (ModaLissa) has put together some fun patterns and easy to follow schedule.  We should all be able to follow along and complete our quilt in time for Christmas. Quilt measures 75″ x 94″ On the 18th of each month beginning in July through November, Moda will release 2-3 new filler blocks.  They areContinue reading “Letters to Santa Quilt Along 2022”

Nine Patch Square Dance Quilt Along

The 2021 American Patchwork & Quilting Quilt-Along is Nine-Patch Square Dance by Sherri McConnell. This is the American Patchwork and Quilting Sew Along that took place in April. Due to fabric delays, many of us were not able to participate so we are sponsoring one for our friend! Be sure to join Quilting with Sandy Facebook group to see ourContinue reading “Nine Patch Square Dance Quilt Along”

Mystery Quilt Along Day 3

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of four 1.5” x 1.5” C squaresPlace the C square on one corner of the color 4.5” x 4.5” A square.Sew on drawn diagonal line as shown in the diagram.Trim the outermost excess fabric to a 1/4” seam and press towards the corner.Trim ¼” seam allowance.Repeat toContinue reading “Mystery Quilt Along Day 3”

Mystery Quilt Along Day 2

Half Square Triangle Assembly:– Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of four 5” x 5” background squares.– Place a 5” background square with one B 5” x 5” square, right sides together and edges aligned.– Sew 1/4” away from either side of the drawn diagonal line as shown on each set of squares.–Continue reading “Mystery Quilt Along Day 2”

Mystery Quilt Along Day 1

Welcome to our first layer cake mystery quilt sew along! Finished quilt size – 70” x 70”1 Layer Cake (you can also use fat 8th, fat quarter bundles or scraps3 yards of background fabric¾ yard of binding fabric4.5 yards of backingBorder 2.25 yards (optional)Please do not starch your fabric unless you are using fabric largerContinue reading “Mystery Quilt Along Day 1”