Fabric Jules - Julie's Wild Quilt Shop Adventures: September 2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Patched Works 12 Weeks of Christmas – Week 2

I’m going backwards with this post as the original post accidentally got deleted. So sorry!!!

In the regular sized mugs we have Diane, Rhonda, Lisa, Jen & Julie

The mini mugs were made by Lisa & Jen

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Patched Works 12 Weeks of Christmas – Week 1

Today we start our 12 Weeks of Christmas Program at Patched Works. We are going to work our way through Kate Spain’s “In From The Cold” pattern and work on a different cup each week along with other fun projects. Each of the Quiltie Ladies has picked a different style of fabric to add some personality to the project.

Stop into the shop this week and receive a free “In From the Cold” Pattern with purchase of a Fat Stack. A Fat Stack is a pack of 12 coordinated fat quarters.

You’ll want to stop into Patched Works every Wednesday for the full demo experience because there are prizes!!! Stop in for 6 of the 12 weeks and earn one entry. Stop in for 9 of the 12 weeks and earn two entries. TWELVE $25 Patched Works Gift cards are up for grabs!! It’s perfect for guilt free spending on yourself right before the holidays!

Introductions to our Quiltie Lady Inspired Fat Packs….

Rhonda: Kaffe Inspired
Rhonda says: I love coffee, the first thing I do every morning is get the coffee pot cooking. It’s also my creative time, therefore, the gorgeous blues, yellows, pinks and coffee colored fabrics by Kaffe, Brandon Mabley and Phillip Jacobs were my pick for “In from the Cold”. A cup of coffee and an artsy table topper made out of four of the cups for my kitchen table should really get the creative wheels spinning. Happy sewing, Rhonda

Jen: Christmas Countdown
Jen says: I’ve always loved coffee but have become a more serious drinker in recent years. I’m making my coffee cups to mimic my Winterberry Christmas Dishes. I drink my coffee from these mugs year round because they simply ma

ke me happy. I’m left handed so you will see all of my mug handles on the left of my cups. I haven’t decided if I want to add steam to my mugs, I feel my background fabric takes care of it.

Lisa: A Little Sugar
Lisa says: I chose the Benartex Sweetie Pie line because it is so sweet and so different from the fabrics I was working with for the City Sampler blocks.

I made a left handed handle because I think I will be putting my cups on a shelf and in my cupboard, the handles never go the same way!

Diane: Kim Schaefer Inspired
Diane says: Because I quilt for Kim Schaefer, I had the desire to use her fabric for something.

Julie: Coffee Inspired
Julie says: Why did I pick coffee fabric? I love coffee. I love everything about coffee. The aroma, the beautiful deep color. The smooth flavor or a breakfast blend or the intense flavor of an espresso roast. A mug of coffee held in my hands comforting me like a big teddy bear hug. Holding the cup up under my nose so that I can breathe in the steamy aroma on a crisp autumn morning. Tasting that first sip every morning welcoming me to the start of a new day. A creamy mocha as a mid morning treat. An iced latte kissed with raw sugar as an afternoon pick me up. A bold espresso to accompany the perfect slice of moist chocolate cake.

Wait... What was the question?

Monday, September 9, 2013

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer – Block 100

Block of the day: #100
Section: Haiku
Featured Quilter: Lisa
Lisa says: Yay! We did it! Congratulations if you kept up. Keep working if you aren’t quite there! And all of you people that breezed by us, your amazing! Let’s see those quilts! Just a reminder, you have until September 15th for us to sign you off for your pins, t-shirts and quilt labels! Stop in soon!!
Additional blocks made by: Mary, Diane & Jen X2

Jen says: I had a lot of fun making these 100 blocks. I’m dying to put them together but need to be patient while I wait for my bolt of Black Batik to arrive!! My Milwaukee Block I flipped because my focus fabric had a flaw in it. Putting the seam on the right assured that I covered that flaw instead of forgetting about it later.

We encourage you to take pictures of your blocks and upload them to our Tula Pink 100 Blocks of Summer Flickr Group. If technology isn’t your thing, bring your blocks into the shop and we’ll snap a picture of them and upload them on your behalf.
You can also keep up with our progress in many places: here on our Patched Works Fabric Jules Blog, by visiting our website or by Following us on Facebook!
It’s never too late to join the fun. Stop in the shop to find out more about how to get started.
It’s always a party at Patched Works!

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer – Block 99

Block of the day: #99
Section: Haiku
Featured Quilter: Susie
Susie says: Flowers and stripes can play well together!

Additional blocks made by: Mary, Jen & Lisa

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer – Block 98

Block of the day: #98
Section: Haiku
Featured Quilter: Lisa
Lisa says: I named this block Tula Tipless. I can’t think of another thing to say! Well maybe press your seams in opposite direction where they will meet to help aid in getting the corners to match. It’s just about time to put it together!
Additional blocks made by: Mary & Jen X2

Jen says: Another fun block for my Milwaukee Quilt!!

Friday, September 6, 2013

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer – Block 97

Block of the day: #97
Section: Haiku
Featured Quilter: Rhonda
Rhonda says: Interesting block, just had to make sure the lady bugs were all going in the same direction so as not to wreck the composition. Only 3 more blocks to go! Happy sewing.
Fabrics used: Kona Delft, Kona Azure, Lady Bugs by Tula Pink.
Additional blocks made by: Jen, Lisa & Mary

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer – Block 96

Block of the day: #96
Section: Haiku
Featured Quilter: Jen
Jen says: I had been looking for a place to put this fun aqua background and pink flower. This is a batik scrap that I got years ago leftover from a friends quilt.

Additional blocks made by: Mary & Lisa

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer – Block 95

Block of the day: #95
Section: Haiku
Featured Quilter: Mary
Mary says: I just LOVED fussy cutting for this block!

Additional blocks made by: Diane, Jen & Lisa

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer – Block 94

Block of the day: #94
Section: Haiku
Featured Quilter: Susie
Susie says: One thing I love about using Kaffe Fassett's fabric is that with a half I a yead you have so many choices of patterns and color. It makes these simple blocks very interesting.
Additional blocks made by: Mary, Jen X2 & Lisa

Jen says: I liked this block so much I made it twice! I made another for my Milwaukee Quilt.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer – Block 93

Block of the day: #93
Section: Haiku
Featured Quilter: Lisa
Lisa says: I named my block Tula Tricky. This is a fun block to select fabric for and to sew. The tricky part is staying organized. Those pieces that go around the center square look pretty close to the same size. It helped to lay the pieces out the way they will be in the square.
Additional blocks made by: Mary & Jen

Mary says: Only a few more chances to get the cute mannequins in the blocks!

Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer

Celebrate Labor Day and head into fall. It’s a good thing we only have a few blocks left!!

Just a few reminders:

When cutting your fabric for your Quilt Top Setting, please cut your borders larger than what is specified. This pattern has you cutting everything at once but it is imperative to measure and cut for YOUR finished sizes before attaching your borders and long sashing strips.

If you’re making blocks through our 100 Blocks of Summer Program in person at Patched Works you need to have 20 blocks finished and signed off on by September 15th to receive the Patched Works collector pin.

If you’ve finished making all 100 blocks through our 100 Blocks of Summer Program in person at Patched Works you need to have them signed off on by September 15th to receive the Patched Works T-shirt & Quilt Label at the Awards Ceremony on October 2nd at 6:30PM.

Mickey has a great tip for block organization:

Use 12" squares of vinyl backed tablecloth for block design boards. Cut blocks and position them on the boards. Stack the boards in your travel box until you are ready to sew. Block pieces are laid out and ready to go. It’s a step above cutting and putting in baggies.

Nancy G drew up this fantastic layout with Graph Paper and Colored Pencils. Don’t be afraid to draw up your own design instead of just going with what the book suggests.