Week 4 is here and we're getting ready for a block party! If you're just joining us, welcome! It's still not too late to jump in. Catch up on all the details below.
By now you should have finished your flying geese units & don't worry if you're a little behind, it's a quick catch up!
This week we will be working on the blocks. If you're doing the panel version of the quilt your blocks will come together quite quickly. If you're doing the large version you will be making 16 half log cabin blocks. This week we're playing with color and layout, assembling the log cabins as we go. Megan has some tips and tricks below to make your blocks the hottest party on the block.
Just Joining Us? Start Here.
- π The Butterdish Quilt Along announcement post β full schedule, how it works, and how to join
- π The prize pool post β all the details on what you could win and how to enter
The short version: sew along with us through June 22nd, post your weekly progress on Instagram, tag @sewtopia, and use #butterdishSAL. Every weekly post is an entry into the prize drawing. Winners announced after June 30th. Easy.
Get Blocked with Megan
Large Quilt with Panel
The blocks for the Large Quilt with Panel come together very quickly. With only a couple rounds of strips to add to your panel or block, it takes only a little time. If you're making the cover version of the quilt, follow the picture for your strip layout. Otherwise, play with your layout as you go.
Be sure to square up your finished blocks so they're ready to be sewn together next week when we complete the top. Or for some folks (cough...me) to catch up on their piecing.
Large Quilt
The Large Quilt is your chance to play. For anyone terrified of improvisational piecing this is an entry level paint by number version of that. We have cut our strips and now we can layout our blocks, trimming the strips into pieces as we go. A design wall or a large area of floor will be a great help this week so you can see the full vision.
Most important tip this week: after each strip set is added, square up your block. It's very easy to bow out the center of your block if your seam allowance is off at all. Squaring up after each round ensures that your block will remain square vs getting a little chonky around the middle.
This Week's Prompt
BYOB β Bring Your Own Blocks to the party! Post your photo on Instagram, tag @sewtopia, and use #butterdishSAL by June 22nd to get your entry in for the prize drawing.
The Prize Pool
In case you missed it β here's what's up for grabs. Multiple winners, one per prize. Full details in the prizes post.
- π Sewtopia β Clementine fat quarter bundle by Melody Miller
- 𧡠Ruby Star Society β fat bundle (TBA)
- π₯ Oliso β mini iron, carrying case + two mats
- βοΈ Creative Grids β large cutting mat 24" x 36", rotary cutter + ruler of your choice
- βοΈ Wonderfil β TBA
To enter: post your weekly progress on Instagram, tag @sewtopia, and use #butterdishSAL. Every weekly post is an entry β the more you share, the better your odds. Miss a week? No problemo, jump back in. Winners announced after June 30th.
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Sew the blocks before cabin fever sets in!
Grab your Butterdish pattern, fire up that iron, and let's get blocking. Tag @sewtopia and use #butterdishSAL β that's your ticket to the prize drawing and your way into the community.
We'll see you at the cutting table. π§β¨