Loyal Union Sampler Block J-7 Two Bears Farm

Two Bears Farm is pieced per the directions on page 84.

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Mary – William Morris Fabrics by MODA with Batik Backgrounds

Mary says:  Try cutting the “A” squares all 2” instead of 1-7/8”.  Your half-square triangles will be a bit oversized so you can neatly square them up to 1-1/2”.

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Julie: Elm Creek Quilts; The Giving Quilt This block was put together by PW Customer Valerie B.

Valerie B says: Make HST’s larger and trim down.

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Additional block by Lisa K.

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We encourage you to take pictures of your blocks and upload them to our Loyal Union Sampler 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 Following us on Facebook or on Instagram (#patchedworks & #loyalunionsampler)

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!

Loyal Union Sampler Block J-6 Twin Star

Twin Star is pieced per the directions on page 84.

 

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Mary – William Morris Fabrics by MODA with Batik Backgrounds

Mary says:  When piecing together the two “B” triangles, begin sewing at the 90 degree angle of the triangles, not the point.  This will prevent the tip of the triangle from being sucked down into you throat plate.

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Stephanie – Downton Abbey

Stephanie says:  This block can sure be a stand out if you choose your fabrics properly.  Speaking of fabrics, have you changed your rotary blade or your needle lately?  I like the Microtex 70/10, they make piecing a dream.

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Julie: Elm Creek Quilts; The Giving Quilt This block was put together by PW Customer Bobbie W.

Bobbie W says:

Press seams to dark side except for final rows. Press these seams open.

Julie: Elm Creek Quilts; The Giving Quilt This block was put together by PW Customer Sharon V.

Sharon V says: Be very careful when pairing up your light and dark triangles to make unit B/B. Very easy to flip them and now the unit is backwards. Had to un-sew and re-sew 3 units.

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Additional block by Lisa K.

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We encourage you to take pictures of your blocks and upload them to our Loyal Union Sampler 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 Following us on Facebook or on Instagram (#patchedworks & #loyalunionsampler)

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!

Loyal Union Sampler Block J-5 Timepiece

Timepiece is pieced per the directions on page 83.

 

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Mary – William Morris Fabrics by MODA with Batik Backgrounds

Mary says:  I always find it helpful to slow down my sewing when piecing together smaller cuts as in this block.  Also, pay attention to the orientation of all the pieces before they get sewn together.  It will save you time un-sewing.  This block offers the perfect center piece to do a little fussy cutting.

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Additional blocks by Shirley A.

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Additional block by Lisa K.

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We encourage you to take pictures of your blocks and upload them to our Loyal Union Sampler 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 Following us on Facebook or on Instagram (#patchedworks & #loyalunionsampler)

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!

Loyal Union Sampler Block J-4 Then And Now

Then And Now is pieced per the directions on page 83.

 

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Lisa – Lario by MODA

Lisa says:  This is a pretty straight forward block to make if you take your time.  The Half Square Triangles can be knocked out pretty quickly by using 1” finished Half Square Triangle Paper. 

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Additional block by Lisa K.

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We encourage you to take pictures of your blocks and upload them to our Loyal Union Sampler 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 Following us on Facebook or on Instagram (#patchedworks & #loyalunionsampler)

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!

Loyal Union Sampler Block J-3 Tea Leaves

Tea Leaves is pieced per the directions on page 82 and template pattern on page 122.

 

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Diane – Fall Blend, A Fabulous mix of Kim Schaefer Fabrics

Diane says:  I did turned under applique using cut out shapes from freezer paper.  I cut out fabric around freezer paper shapes 1/4” larger around the shape.

Using Best Press or your favorite starch, I moistened the fabric around the freezer paper and pressed the fabric onto the shape of freezer paper.  Remove the paper.  Press your background fabric according to directions.  Arrange your applique as directed.

I use a glue stick like Sewline and glue pieces down.  I only glue on the 1/4” turned under fabric.  Do your favorite applique stitch around each piece.  My favorite is a very small zig zag (but open) with monofilament thread.

  1 line of applique stitching is all that is needed.  If you 1st start by going around the outside of the middle circle.  Then go to the outside ears – do both.  Move to the inside of the center circle doing only 1 curve.  Then back out to do the next set of ears and so on until you have completed all 4 sets of curves.

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Julie: Elm Creek Quilts; The Giving Quilt This block was put together by PW Customer Allison N.

Allison N says: 1. Mark ¼” seam line at appliqué point that butts seam line. 2. Attach (iron) freezer paper pattern piece to Right side of leaf fabric. Needle turn edges under fabric. 3. Trim leaf to 3/8” as you work appliqué. Enjoy!

 

Julie: Elm Creek Quilts; The Giving Quilt This block was put together by PW Customer Mari H.

Mari H says: Copy the template on page 122 at 95% on a copy machine. This will make the pattern fit correctly. (Also, trace the pattern on 123 onto plastic to check placement.)

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Lisa – Lario by MODA

Lisa says:  I traced my pieces a little larger and turned under the edges.  I appliqued them down with a very narrow and elongated zig zag stitch matching my fabric.  You don’t even see it!

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We encourage you to take pictures of your blocks and upload them to our Loyal Union Sampler 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 Following us on Facebook or on Instagram (#patchedworks & #loyalunionsampler)

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!