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EASY PEASY SELF BINDING CHRISTMAS COASTERS
Posted by on 12/1/2025
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THE BOO CREW
Posted by Pearl Pike on 10/4/2023
THE BOO CREW STAR QUILT
FINISHED SIZE 60'' X 60''
Easy quilt pattern to use if you are using bold bigger prints. Great for this BOO CREW Halloween quilt. QUICK & EASY
Fabric requirements;
Block size 9-1/2'' x9-1/2''
25 assorted 10'' squares
50 squares, 5-1/4'' Orange Webs, 1metre
6 strips, 2-1/2'' X WOF , Black tonal gnomes, 1/2 metre ( inner border)
6 strips 5'' x WOF, purple bats, 1 metre.
draw a line from corner to corner on wrong side all the 5-1/4'' square blocks.
with right sides together, place a orange square on top left corner of 10'' square, sew on the drawn line. place a orange square on bottom right corner of same square , sew on drawn line. trim excess leave a 1/4 '' seam allowance. press
Trim all completed blocks to 9-1/2'' x 9-1/2''
arrange in rows of 5 blocks,
THE BOO CREW CHURN DASH
APPROX SIZE FINISHED 47''X64''
YOU WILL NEED ONE BOO CREW MULTI PANEL
TRIM OUTER BLACK BORDER OF PANEL DOWN TO 1/4''
From plain black fabric, cut 4 strips, 21/2'' by wof
border panel with these strips, sew bottom & top first, then sew side stripe
From each of the Black Tossed pumpkin & orange webs fabric
cut 2 squares 10-1/2'' x 101/2''
cut 4 strips, 5-1/4'' x wof
subcut 5 1/4'' strips into 2 strips 28'',
2 orange , 2 black pumpkins, sew one orange & one black pumpkin together, sew one set to top of panel & one set to bottom of panel.
Place one orange square and one black pumpkin square right sides together, mark a line from corner to corner on wrong side of one square. sew using a 1/4'' seam on each sideof marked line. cut on marked line. repeat for other 2 squares.press trim squares to 10''x10''
you will need two strips sets, of orange and black fabric.sew squares and strip set as pictured, to both sides
NEW BEGINNINGS FOR 2023
Posted by Pearl Pike on 1/9/2023
to QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS
BEGINNER TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE QUILTING WORLD
It's the time of year i get new customers visiting the shop, asking what they need to start quilting.
As you know trying to navigate the quilting world of gadgets and such can be a very daunting experience.
So to make it easier i have compiled a list of your absolute must haves.
these items will help you have a successful quilting experience.
# 1; SELF HEALING CUTTING MAT.
Mats can be bought in several sizes.
the ideal size is a mat 36'' x 24''. This mat will accomodate the wide of your fabric, you will not have to move your fabric during cutting,or fold it to fit.
next size down is a mat 24'' x 18'', which is most popular with newbies, its less expensive and a decent size.
#2; RULER;
You will need a ruler, and there are lots out there, most quilter's use the 6-1/2'' x 24-1/2'' , it is the wide of you fabric, for ease of cutting. you can do just about any cut you need to do with it. I use the creative grids rulers, the marking are easy to read, and there are rough dots on the back to help prevent slipping.
#3 ROTARY CUTTER;
There are many different options available, try to choose one that is comfortable to you.The blade on the cutter is very sharp, make sure to keep the guard on when not in use, and keep the fingers out of the way. Most importantly make sure blade is sharp, if you have a borrowed or old cutter might be a good idea to purchase a new blade.
#4; PINS
You will need some curved safety pins, and straight pins. Long thin flat head straight pins are best, for beginners pinning is important.
#5; MARKING TOOL;
You will need a pencil for marking on your fabric, one such as a chalk pencil that you can brush off, you can also get water soluable markers that wash off.
#6; IRON;
Pressing is an important part of quilting.Irons can run i price from $20.00 to # $ 300.00. I would choose a middle of the road option. A decent iron can be purchased at the big box stores for around $60.00, it should be suitable.
#7 SEWING MACHINE;
The sky is the limit when it comes to sewing machines, the price range is huge. If this is your first time sewing, you may want to borrow a machine, use a older machine that is available to you, or if you choose to purchase there are cheaper models you may want to look at.Remember you may not like this new hobby, so you may not want to spend a lot of money starting out.
Few things to keep in mind, the machine should be in good working order, be able to sew a straight,& zigzag stitch, and having the manuel would certainly be an asset.
THESE ARE YOU BASIC ESSENTIALS FOR QUILTING. IT CAN BE EXPENSIVE, SO IF YOU CAN BORROW, OR BUY SECOND HAND ALL THE BETTER. MAKE SURE THAT IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD
OF QUILTING
