Giveaway Day: Seaside Bundle

Update: The winner is #89: Sarah J.

Welcome new and long-time visitors. If you're visiting from Giveaway Day, I'm so glad you came! 

I'd love if you'd consider stopping back when you get a chance. Below is a quick snapshot of the type of sewing projects I've been up to lately. Quilting Mod is also a great place to find highlights from quilt shows, tutorials, free patterns, a linky party collection, and a quilt-alongs. 

I have several more giveaways going on, so you might want to follow the Quilting Mod blog via Bloglovin', Feedly, or e-mail (in the sidebar) so that you don't miss out. I'm on Instagram too!

If you are a regular around here, I'd like to mention how much I appreciate you. I'd also be remiss if I didn't give you a heads up about the massive amount of fun sewing-related giveaways happening now at Sew Mama Sew.

Let's get to the details about the prize and how to get in the running. For your chance to win a seaside bundle including Seaside Quilts, the Under the Sea and Aloha Mermaid quilt patterns, Contempo and Shannon Cuddle charm packs, and a package of Scandinavian Swimmers (unless I'm hungry and find the temptation too great) tell me in the comments if you live anywhere near the ocean, unlike myself. For an extra entry, tell me how you follow the Quilting Mod blog. A winner will be selected Monday, Dec. 12.

Giveaway Day: Scrap Quilting Bundle

Update: The winner is Little Black Cat Quilting #44.

Welcome new and long-time visitors. If you're visiting from Giveaway Day, I'm so glad you came! 

I'd love if you'd consider stopping back when you get a chance. Below is a quick snapshot of the type of sewing projects I've been up to lately. Quilting Mod is also a great place to find highlights from quilt shows, tutorials, free patterns, a linky party collection, and a quilt-alongs. 

I have several more giveaways going on, so you might want to follow the Quilting Mod blog via Bloglovin', Feedly, or e-mail (in the sidebar) so that you don't miss out. I'm on Instagram too!

If you are a regular around here, I'd like to mention how much I appreciate you. I'd also be remiss if I didn't give you a heads up about the massive amount of fun sewing-related giveaways happening now at Sew Mama Sew.

Let's get to the details about the prize and how to get in the running. For your chance to win a scrap quilting bundle including Thimbleberries Scrap Quilts, Scraps Plus One! and Addicted to Scraps along with a couple charm packs from Marcus Fabrics tell me in the comments how you deal with scraps. For an extra entry, tell me how you follow the Quilting Mod blog. A winner will be selected Monday, Dec. 12.

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Giveaway Day: Angela Walters Bundle

Update: Breanna S. #160 is the winner!

Welcome new and long-time visitors. If you're visiting from Giveaway Day, I'm so glad you came! 

I'd love if you'd consider stopping back when you get a chance. Below is a quick snapshot of the type of sewing projects I've been up to lately. Quilting Mod is also a great place to find highlights from quilt shows, tutorials, free patterns, a linky party collection, and a quilt-alongs. 

I have several more giveaways going on, so you might want to follow the Quilting Mod blog via Bloglovin', Feedly, or e-mail (in the sidebar) so that you don't miss out. I'm on Instagram too!

If you are a regular around here, I'd like to mention how much I appreciate you. I'd also be remiss if I didn't give you a heads up about the massive amount of fun sewing-related giveaways happening now at Sew Mama Sew.

Let's get to the details about the prize and how to get in the running. For your chance to win an Angela Walters bundle including Quilting is My Therapy and the Star Crossed pattern, let me know if you've ever taken one of Angela's Craftsy classes. On a side note, I highly recommend them for anyone wanting to improve their machine quilting. For an extra entry, tell me how you follow the Quilting Mod blog. A winner will be selected Monday, Dec. 12.

Giveaway Day: Applique Bundle

Update: #44 SewDoUQuilt is the lucky winner!

Welcome new and long-time visitors. If you're visiting from Giveaway Day, I'm so glad you came! 

I'd love if you'd consider stopping back when you get a chance. Below is a quick snapshot of the type of sewing projects I've been up to lately. Quilting Mod is also a great place to find highlights from quilt shows, tutorials, free patterns, a linky party collection, and a quilt-alongs. 

I have several more giveaways going on, so you might want to follow the Quilting Mod blog via Bloglovin', Feedly, or e-mail (in the sidebar) so that you don't miss out. I'm on Instagram too!

If you are a regular around here, I'd like to mention how much I appreciate you. I'd also be remiss if I didn't give you a heads up about the massive amount of fun sewing-related giveaways happening now at Sew Mama Sew.

Let's get to the details about the prize and how to get in the running. For your chance to win an appliqué bundle including two pre-cut block kits from Appliqué Elements, The Appliqué Book by Casey York and Simply Appliqué let me know if you've attempted appliqué before in the comments, and if you have, your favorite method. For an extra entry, tell me how you follow the Quilting Mod blog. A winner will be selected Monday, Dec. 12.

Giveaway Day: Denim-Colored Fabric Bundle

Update: #82 Margaret is the lucky winner!

Welcome new and long-time visitors. If you're visiting from Giveaway Day, I'm so glad you came! 

I'd love if you'd consider stopping back when you get a chance. Below is a quick snapshot of the type of sewing projects I've been up to lately. Quilting Mod is also a great place to find highlights from quilt shows, tutorials, free patterns, a linky party collection, and a quilt-alongs. 

I have several more giveaways going on, so you might want to follow the Quilting Mod blog via Bloglovin', Feedly, or e-mail (in the sidebar) so that you don't miss out. I'm on Instagram too!

If you are a regular around here, I'd like to mention how much I appreciate you. I'd also be remiss if I didn't give you a heads up about the massive amount of fun sewing-related giveaways happening now at Sew Mama Sew.

Let's get to the details about the prize and how to get in the running. For your chance to win a denim-colored fabric bundle including a Moda Aubade charm pack and 12 fat quarters of Camelot Fresh Batiksif you are a jeans lover, or like my husband and won't wear them. For an extra entry, tell me how you follow the Quilting Mod blog. A winner will be selected Monday, Dec. 12.

Giveaway Day: Stash and Dash Fold-Over Organizer

Update: Surprise--double prizes! I picked two winners, Michelle T. and Janie both win!

Welcome new and long-time visitors. If you're visiting from Giveaway Day, I'm so glad you came! 

I'd love if you'd consider stopping back when you get a chance. Below is a quick snapshot of the type of sewing projects I've been up to lately. Quilting Mod is also a great place to find highlights from quilt shows, tutorials, free patterns, a linky party collection, and a quilt-alongs. 

I have several more giveaways going on, so you might want to follow the Quilting Mod blog via Bloglovin', Feedly, or e-mail (in the sidebar) so that you don't miss out. I'm on Instagram too!

If you are a regular around here, I'd like to mention how much I appreciate you. I'd also be remiss if I didn't give you a heads up about the massive amount of fun sewing-related giveaways happening now at Sew Mama Sew.

Let's get to the details about the prize and how to get in the running. For your chance to win a kit for making the Stash and Dash Fold-Over Organizer, let me know in the comments what you'd store inside it. For an extra entry, tell me how you follow the Quilting Mod blog. A winner will be selected Monday, Dec. 12.

Free Snowflake Pattern

I recently discovered that the quintessential tool for paper-piecing, the Add-A-Quarter Ruler, has evolved. What do I mean? Now it has a plus version with a tapered edge, which means you can dispense with the previously obligatory rectangle of template material for creating an edge to fold over the top of. 

As you know, every great gadget deserves a great project. Enter my awesome snowflakes!

If you're a seasoned paper-piecer, you have to do a little self-talk as you adjust to the "Plus" factor. Lay the tapered edge of the Add-a-Quarter Plus ruler along the line with the lip facing upwards; fold the paper over the top. 

When you find your right hand flailing around your cutting mat attempting to locate a wayward chunk of template plastic, it's time to talk to yourself. Say, "Self, slide out the ruler. Flip it over like a pancake, and trim."

Isn't that awesome? The Add-a Quarter Ruler was already a must-have notion, but the updated version is twice as useful.

If you're new to the paper-piecing scene, don't fret. I've have a play by play for you.

Adding the First Two Pieces

For increased efficiency, I have cutting instructions for you.
Snowflake Fabric
Piece 1: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Pieces 4 & 5: 1 1/2" x 5"
Pieces 8 & 9: 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Background
Piece 2: 2 1/4" x 4"
Piece 3: 2 1/4" x 6"
Pieces 6 & 7: 1 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Adding the Third Piece

For each piece, align it along the trimmed edge of the previous piece, right sides together.

Shorten your stitch length and sew on the line, starting and ending in the seam allowance.

Press. Lay the Add-A-Quarter Plus on the line, fold the paper over the top of it, slide it out, and trim. Once you have the sections completed, remove the paper and piece them together.

Adding the Fourth and Fifth Pieces

Perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself. You're going to need to download a pattern to get you started. Each snowflake is composed of six identical units. It's very important to set the scale to 100% and the number of copies to 6 for each snowflake you'd like to make. The pattern also includes a template for setting triangles.

I added rectangular chunks to my blocks until the limits of my fabric allotment were met. I'm excited to take advantage of the negative space in this beauty.

Giveaway Day: Cotton + Steel Goodies

Yes, my friends of Whoville, my heart has grown three sizes this day. What I mean is...I'm giving away a third prize for Giveaway Day.

Doesn't that make you want to hold hands in a circle and sing? Just wait until you hear what I'm sending out to one fortunate individual. It's a collectable Cotton + Steel bag, four commemorative buttons from the upcoming fabric lines and some postcards that might be too awesome to actually mail.

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For those of you visiting for the first time, feel free to look around. You may enjoy my tutorials, free Craftsy patterns, a linky party collection, and a quilt-along listing.

I'd love to see you again. A brand new linky, useful tutorials, and the latest in modern quilting trends are on their way, so don't be a stranger!

Also, you don't want to miss my other giveaways including Aurifil thread and Espadrilles.