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Free Standard Issue Vol.6 No.1 – January 2015

New Year’s

Resolutions

– With A

Twist!

How To Get

Organised

on a Budget

New

Project -

Scrappy

Star Quilt

Make This

Month’s

Block –

Cross 13

Block

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Online Quilt Magazine Table of Contents

New Year's Resolutions - With a TWIST …………………….………………………………………………….……………………………………………………….. Page 4

Getting Organized on a Budget ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

PROJECT - Scrappy Star Quilt …………………..…………………………………………....…………………………………………………………………..…………..

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What’s New From The Fat Quarter Shop …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Book Reviews …………………….…………………..……..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Recipe Corner – Three-Cheese Pastizzi …………………………..………………………………………………………….……………………………………………

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Reader “Show and Tell” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…………...…..

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Today's Tips.................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 36

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Letter from the Editor

Jody Anderson

Hi!

Happy New Year! We hope you’ve all survived the holiday season happy and healthy and all refreshed

and ready to get stuck into 2015!! I had a big sewing room clean up before Christmas, and now that I can

see the floor again (yes – I know!), I’ve also rediscovered all sorts of projects that I’d put aside last year.

I’m quite excited to get stuck into some of them again now, and I love this time of new beginnings (and

re-starts), and creative ideas that seem to flow at this time of year.

New Year’s resolutions with a twist (page 4) seem quite do-able to me, and this issue we have some

great ideas for saving time or money, as well as a new quilt project for you to try.

Your favourites are back – new fabrics, more books, recipes, tips and of course, all those great “Show and

Tell” projects you’ve been sending in!

We have all sorts of great things planned to share with you this year too, so grab a cuppa, sit down and

have a read through, and Watch This Space!

Jody

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Have you given up making resolutions?

Do you think they are hokey?

You know you won't follow through anyways so

why even try to make one?

You can hardly make 30 days. And really what

needs 365 days of fixing?

I looked it up and here is what I found:

resolution

Pronunciation: \Ìre-zY-Èlü-shYn\

Function: noun

1: the act or process of resolving: as a: the act of

analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones b:

the act of answering :solving c: the act of

determining

I have not made a resolution in two years, not

with a pen and paper anyway. I secretly thought

of things and left them in my mind, knowing it

wouldn't get done and so this year I am trying

something a bit different and--I Triple Dare you to

try it this! --Instead of one resolution I am going

to make 12 resolutions. Now how daring is that!!

Here is the twist.

A new one for every month of this year; Yes I am

going to committed to something new each

month.

I do believe there is truth in the fact that you can

change a habit in just 21 days. So if I can do

New Year's Resolutions - With a TWIST

By Kimberly Schick-Puddicombe

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something for 30 days it should be easier to flow

into the rest of the year.

Just think I get to start each month fresh, no guilt

about what did or didn't happen with the

knowledge that I will work through the resolution

every month both personally and professionally.

Here's what happens if you don't make a

resolution!

Did you know that by not making resolutions you

are not allowing yourself to have the most

fulfilling life? What you might be asking yourself?

Well by not writing down goals - which is vital to

all businesses so why would it not be vital for

your personal life as well; by not finishing or

starting you are instead procrastinating over the

scary potential or the outcome.

Don't believe me, but ask yourself this, have you

taken a class in which you have not done

anything with the new knowledge you have

gained, but you know of at least three things

during that class that you said "yes" this is easy?

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Or have you started a project and never finished

it completely? Well I have a quilt I started 2 years

ago and I am going to get it finished.

Next, ask yourself how many times you have

thought about that project. I couldn’t tell you

how many times I have looked at my son's bed

and wished the quilt was finished. The time I have

spent over the year thinking and wishing I had

completed the project would have probably been

3 times the amount of time it will actually take

me to finish the project. That is where the stress

and frustration come in.

Let's make it EASY!

I hear you already, If you can't make one

resolution how do you find 12 different

resolutions? Here is the easy part, (I never said I

was going to make them so hard that I would

dread doing them.)

You have to write them down - that is vital.

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Come up with a few ideas or think about what

frustrates you through the year and try to pick a

month that it works best to focus resolving that

goal.

My business coach always tells me to "15

Minute" my way along. And it works. I bought a

timer and commit to doing projects '15 minutes'

at a time and then move on to the next item.

Happy New Year!

About the Author: Kimberly Schick-Puddicombe is the

Founder and Publisher of Moms, Dads and Kids. & The Little

Black Book for busy families TM. Her transition from full

time marketer with a demanding career to full time mom

with 2 fabulously active kids had her on a constant search

for things to keep them occupied so she launched Alberta

fun finder website http://www.momsdadsandkids.com

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Puddicombe

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You're a do-it-yourself kind of person. You want

to get organized. You have the motivation; the

energy; the plan... but you haven't the cash.

Well, I'm here to tell you that you can still

accomplish your goal without investing in costly

supplies. With a little elbow grease and/or

planning, we can find creative and inexpensive

solutions.

One time I purchased an old green sewing cabinet

for a small amount of money. I stripped the green

paint and found that the wood was oak, and it

also had brass hinges. Once I re-stained the oak

and polished the brass, I was thrilled with the

results.

I've also purchased old water-stained dressers,

repainted the, purchased new knobs, and I've got

the shabby chic look!

Let's say you need a good used file cabinet.

Where would you find one? You could drive from

yard sale to yard sale, or just go directly to a

source.

By searching the Yellow Pages or the internet,

you can find a used office furniture warehouse in

your area. I've purchased everything from used

cubicles, task lighting, desks, file cabinets,

bookshelves, task chairs... and all I needed was

patience, cash, a pick-up truck, and a good pair of

walking shoes. I would rather buy a used, dented

heavy-duty file cabinet, than purchase a new,

poor quality file cabinet.

Getting Organized on a Budget

By Linda Griffith from www.organisedoption.com

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One year, a local company went out of business

and advertised that they were selling off their

furniture. On the day of the sale, I arrived at 5:00

a.m. Although I found myself in a long line of

other savvy buyers, there was more than enough

inventory for everyone.

I purchased a complete U-shaped cubicle, file

drawers, overhead shelves and task lighting for

only $60 in cash. I didn't expect perfection in the

furniture; but it was functional, heavy-duty and

affordable.

Other opportunities exist when model home

furniture companies sell off their existing

inventory. Again, it's a cash and carry business,

but the furniture is mostly unblemished and like

new.

I also recommend building material warehouses.

These warehouses receive daily truckloads, and

inventory comes from many sources:

Manufacturer over-runs, discontinued items,

manufacturer mistakes, general contractor's

purchasing too much of a product. All of the

inventory is new, not used or damaged.

Image from Pinterest yummymummyclub.ca

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Whenever a client has needed inexpensive

storage solutions for their sewing room, I've gone

to my local warehouse and purchased a kitchen

pantry. They come in a variety of wood and stain,

and most items are half off retail.

One time I bought a beautiful maple cabinet and

since one of the drawer fronts wasn't screwed in

perfectly, I got it for less than half off retail. Keep

in mind, however, that at these types of

warehouses, merchandise is sold as is, and all

sales are final.

So, put on your thinking cap and get creative. It

takes time to research and squeeze through the

aisles of these huge warehouses but, if you're on

a budget, it's a priceless investment.

About the Author: Linda Griffith, owner of The Organized

Option, is a Professional Organizer & Speaker based in

Phoenix. The creator of the Messiest Sewing Room Contest

TM, Linda has helped dozens of sewers, crafters and home-

based business owners to achieve a clutter-free, efficient

work area and regain their lost energy. A national speaker,

Linda's presentations blend practical how-to organizing tips

with motivation and humor. She's also a regular columnist

in the international publication, The Country Register. Linda

can be reached at 480-755-3991, or through her website,

http://www.organizedoption.com where you can sign up

for her free monthly e-newsletter.

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Project – Scrappy Star Quilt

By Jody Anderson from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com

What do you do with those left over Jelly Roll strips? That’s easy – turn them into our cute-as-a-button

scrappy star quilt! This quilt is quick and easy to make, and uses up ALL those scraps too.

This quilt measures

62 inches x 62

inches square.

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You Will Need:

16 x 2½ inch Jelly Roll strips in darker/brighter

colours (We had leftovers from a roll called

“Martinique” by 3 Sisters for Moda).

8 x 2½ inch Jelly Roll strips in paler/duller colours

3 metres (3 ½ yards) plain fabric for the quilt top

and binding (We used a stone colour that was 44

inches wide.)

Backing fabric measuring at least 68 x 68 inches

square

Batting measuring at least 68 x 68 inches square

Star Blocks:

There are 16 star blocks in this quilt. Each block

has a different bold fabric for the front of the

star, and the background star points are from the

paler strips. You will get 2 blocks from each paler

jelly roll strip. Cut carefully, and you will use your

solid fabric and strips with very little waste.

Cut:

From each of the 16 darker jelly roll strips, cut 4

strips 7½ inches long, for the 16 different stars.

From each of the 8 paler jelly roll strips, cut 8

strips 5½ inches long. This will use the entire

strip, and be sufficient for the background points

of 2 stars.

From the plain fabric, cut 128 squares measuring

2½ inches x 2½ inches.

From the plain fabric, cut 64 squares measuring

5½ x 5½ inches.

Sort out and pair up your jelly roll strips – one set

of 4 longer darker strips with a set of 4 paler

strips for each block.

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You will use the small plain squares to

snowball the corners of the jelly roll

strips.

Fold each square in half with wrong

sides together and press as shown.

Refer to the picture for the direction of

these snowballed squares.

Lay the plain square at the top of each

jelly roll strip – the diagonal line runs

from bottom left to top right on the

long strips, and on the shorter paler

strips, the line starts at the top left

corner, and runs down to bottom right.

Align the top and side edges, open out

the fold and sew on the diagonal crease.

You will be able to chain piece these.

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Use the ¼ inch foot on your sewing

machine as a guide, and sew a second row

on the inside of the first, as shown.

Carefully cut between the seams (it will be

about an 1/8th inch seam allowance on

each side).

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Open out and press well.

Put the half square triangles aside in

pairs, for the outer border.

Sew one paler strip to the bottom of a

5½ inch plain fabric square.

Tip - When you sew these strips on,

align the top of the snowballed strip

with the edge of the larger square – this

will give you neat edges with an even ¼

inch seam allowance around each star.

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Then add the longer strip to the left

hand side as shown.

Make four of these blocks with the

same fabrics, and arrange to form the

star block as shown.

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Sew together in pairs, taking care to

press so the seams sit in opposite

directions, then join the halves together

to complete the block.

Press well.

Make 16 blocks.

Arrange the 16 blocks in a 4 x 4 layout and piece the blocks together in rows, then sew the rows

together for the centre of your quilt top. Again, press seams in opposite directions in alternate

rows, and your joining seams will sit together nicely.

Borders:

The first border is just from the plain fabric. Measure your quilt top first, to double check the

lengths. You will need to join strips for the required lengths.

We cut 2 strips 2½ inches wide and 56 inches long for the sides. Sew to the quilt top and press well.

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For top and bottom, we cut strips 2½ inches wide and 60½ inches long. Join them and press.

The second border is pieced from the half square triangles you made when you pieced the blocks.

Sew the half square triangles together in matching pairs as pictured, then join the pairs together until

you have 4 strips of 16 pairs. Press well.

As these strips are arranged to sit off centre along the borders, you will need to add a short strip of the

plain fabric to the end of each strip. Cut these strips 2 inches wide and about 8 inches for the sides,

and 10 inches for the top and bottom.

Refer to the photo of the finished quilt above for placement help. We chose to have our border

pointing ‘in’, so the plain strip was added to the lower end for the left hand border. Pin the border strip

in place and start sewing from the pieced squares end. Trim away the excess plain fabric at the other

end when you have finished.

The plain strip was added to the top for the right hand border. Again, pin and start sewing from the

pieced squares end, and trim the excess fabric from the plain end when finished.

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Cut two 2 inch squares from the plain fabric for the top and bottom borders. For the top, start with one 2

inch plain square, then add your pieced strip, and finally the plain 10 inch strip to the end. Press and sew

to the top border, starting with the plain square at the top left corner. Trim the excess fabric from the end

of the plain strip.

Repeat for the bottom border. Refer to the photo above, and add the plain strip, then the pieced strip and

the remaining 2 inch square. Pin and sew from the square end.

Finishing:

Lay the backing face down on a large flat surface. Smooth the batting on top, and then lay your quilt top on

top of that, facing up. Smooth all layers and pin or thread baste.

The design on this quilt allows for some great quilting options in the plain fabric squares between the stars.

You may like to add feathers or other motifs, or use a more complicated filler design.

From the remaining plain fabric, cut sufficient 2¼ inch strips for the binding. Join the 2¼ inch binding strips

with 45 degree seams. Press the ¼ inch seams open, then fold the strip in half, right sides out and press.

Join the binding to the right side of the quilt edge with a quarter inch seam, mitring each corner as you go.

Turn the folded edge of the binding to the back and slip stitch it in place with thread that matches the

binding to finish.

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We're pleased to be able to bring you a selection

each month of the Newest Fabric Releases and

the new season fabric "must haves".

MISTLETOE LANE BY BUNNY HILL DESIGNS FOR

MODA FABRICS

It’s time to hang the mistletoe, and surround

yourself with family and friends! The Mistletoe

Lane collection is filled with soft pinks,

evergreens, and winterberry reds that’s perfect

for winter!

Available in yardage and all precut goods

including our exclusive Jolly Bar precut.

Check it out at:

http://www.fatquartershop.com/moda-

fabric/mistletoe-lane-bunny-hill-designs-moda-

fabrics

What's New from The Fat Quarter Shop

From Kimberly Jolly at www.FatQuarterShop.com

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HELLO, BEAR BY BONNIE CHRISTINE FOR ART

GALLERY FABRICS

Named after Bonnie’s son, Bear, this collection

inspires all to see the outdoors through a new set

of eyes. Illustrated with woodsy tones, Hello,

Bear invites all explores to listen to the playful

sounds of the wilderness. Available in yardage,

precut goods, and an exclusive Bear Hug Quilt Kit.

See More at:

http://www.fatquartershop.com/art-gallery-

fabrics/hello-bear-bonnie-christine-art-gallery-

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MILK, SUGAR & FLOWER BY ELEA LUTZ FOR PENNY

ROSE FABRICS

Surround yourself with all things sweet with the

Milk, Sugar & Flower collection. Available in all

precut goods and yardage.

View this Range at:

http://www.fatquartershop.com/milk-sugar-and-

flower-fat-quarter-bundle

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"Patchwork Loves Embroidery " by Gail Pan

You'll love this book by talented Australian, Gail

Pan.

I always enjoy some hand sewing and love to

combine this with my quilts and wallhangings.

In this book Gail shows us 15 designs for a variety

of quilted projects - from table runners,

wallhangings, bags and covers for little books to

pincushions.

Her simple pictures are for all levels of quilters

and embroiderers and show how embellishment

of our work can be easily done to create some

lovely articles for the home or for gifts.

Basic instructions on threads, needles and fabrics

are included as well as ways of transferring the

designs from the full-sized pattern sheets.

Book Reviews

By Annette Mira-Bateman from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com

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The motifs are inspired by nature - flowers, birds

and cottages all combine to enhance the

patchwork. Gail encourages us to mix and match

the designs if you wish.

It's amazing how simple projects can be

transformed into something really striking by the

addition of a little handwork.

"Patchwork Loves Embroidery" is published by

Martingale and is available through your local

craft book shop or online from:

www.ShopMartingale.com

(Photos courtesy of Martingale)

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"Cups and Saucers - Paper Pieced Kitchen

Designs" by Maaike Bakker

Back by popular demand, this book has over 40

block patterns for 10 projects - all re-made in

completely new fabrics.

Cups and saucers, plates and mugs, jars, boxes,

teapots, bowls and even vegetables - all can be

made using the paper piecing method. All

instructions are clearly set out, with good photos

to help.

The projects are delightful. Alternative

colourways are suggested. Step-by-step guides

will enable any quilter to make wall hangings or

table decorations with these whimsical patterns.

The kitchen or family room will be the envy of

your friends if you add a few of these projects.

There are placemats, table runners and kitchen

dresser-type wall hangings. Almost all are

pictured using alternative fabrics. You'll be

inspired to redecorate your kitchen after looking

at this book.

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Changing a few elements of the design and using

different colours will enable you to move with the

seasons - Christmas themes, Halloween perhaps,

Spring etc.

Vegetables and crockery are all used to great

effect.

The 40 block patterns and quilting designs at the

end of the book, combined with very clear

instructions and photos make this book a must

for any quilter seeking inspiration for something

different.

Maaike Bakker was born in the Netherlands and

has taught classes internationally.

"Cups and Saucers - Paper Pieced Kitchen

Designs" is published by Martingale and is

available through your local craft book shop or

online from: www.ShopMartingale.com

(Photos courtesy of Martingale)

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Ingredients:

300g (10½ oz) fresh ricotta cheese

2/3 cup coarsely grated mozzarella cheese

½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese

2 eggs, lightly beaten

4 sheets frozen puff pastry, partially thawed

Method:

Place ricotta in a bowl. Using a fork, mash until

almost smooth. Add mozzarella and parmesan.

Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add

half the egg. Stir to combine.

Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C (400 F/425 F) fan-

forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

Using a 10cm/4 inch round cutter, cut 5 rounds

from each pastry sheet. Brush edge of rounds

with egg. Spoon 1 level tablespoon mixture onto

centre of each round. Spread to a 5cm/2 inch log.

Fold up 2 sides of pastry to enclose log. Pinch to

seal. Twist ends to form points. Place on

prepared trays. Brush with remaining egg.

Recipe Corner – Three-Cheese Pastizzi

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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and

puffed. Stand for 4 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tip: You could use crumbled feta cheese instead

of parmesan.

Freezer tips:

To freeze: Place uncooked pastizzi on a baking

tray lined with baking paper. Freeze for 2 to 3

hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snaplock

bag. Expel air from bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.

To reheat: Preheat oven to 220C/200C (400 F/

425 F) fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking

paper. Place frozen pastizzi on prepared trays.

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and heated

through.

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This month we continue our regular segment of

“Show and Tell” quilts made by our Online Quilt

Magazine Readers. It’s been another busy month

too!

We will include them as long as you can send

them to us, and that way we can all share in the

wealth of creativity and inspiration abundant

within our quilting community.

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“Here is the almost finished version of a lap quilt I

made for a special friend. She has 4 beautiful Gr.

Pyrennes dogs so each dog collar has the dog’s

name on it for the quilt.

She loved it so much she did not want to use it,

but I insisted it was for use when reading during

those winter nights! It is all hand sewn and hand

quilted. I didn’t use a machine for any of it.”

- Intha R., USA

Reader “Show and Tell”

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And Jacqueline B from Belgium sent in her latest

bag and Christmas wallhanging.

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“I recently finished a Christmas present for a

friend using layer cakes and making my own

pattern. Here is a photo of the finished product. It

ended up fitting the top of a king size bed. Quite

an undertaking but I love making gifts. I chose to

do stitch in the ditch to quilt it, it was the easiest

since I do not have a long arm machine.”

- Linda M., USA

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Yolande J. from Australia made this fab bag in

Christmas colours too…

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“Just thought I would show you a photo of the

Redwork table runner that I made to send to my

brother-in-law & his wife in America. The fabrics

all show patterns of Australian wildflowers.”

(Pattern from

www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com )

- Joan C., Australia

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“I wanted to show you my latest work – a Tester

bag for Sara @ SewSweetness in Chicago in USA “

- Peta L., Australia

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“Attached is a couple of pics of my 1st ever Quilt. I

made it for my son when he got his big-boy bed in

2005.

- Katharina Z., Rotterdam, NY, USA

Keep them coming – We’ve had some

lovely quilts and bags this month!

Please send in your “Show and Tell”

Photos to me at:

[email protected]

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This week's block is one of a series of cross

blocks. It is fairly easy to piece together and has

a great effect when completed.

To make this 12 inch block as shown, you will

need 5 different fabrics, and once you have

rotary cut the pieces according to the Cutting

Diagram, you can piece them together as shown.

Block of the Month

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Today’s Tips:

1. Ensure your binding goes on smoothly by

running a row of stitching around the edge of the

quilt to hold all three layers together, before you

attach it.

2. Make your quilt rod / hanging sleeve from a

patchwork of all the fabric used in your quilt.

Then, if you need to repair anything on the quilt

top later, you will have a selection of the right

fabrics to use.

3. When measuring a quilt for borders, take

several measurements lengthwise and crosswise -

especially going through the quilt centre. You will

need to square up your quilt at this point so your

borders will sit properly when they are joined.

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And the following tips are perfect for the New

Year…!

* Park your ironing board as far away as possible from your machine and become obsessive about pressing every single seam. This will keep you moving instead of sitting in one place too long. (I have decided this saves time on having to go do some exercise - why walk around the block,( or go out in the cold for the gym) when you can make 20 trips to the ironing board...???) * Make a list of your unfinished projects (UFOs). Finish the ones that still hold your interest. Then give away, trade, sell, or throw away the rest. (This tip is a gem - the peace of mind from not always having that niggling feeling that there's something still to finish before you can get fully into the next project is worth it!!) I think this is something to do with "bright shiny objects" and procrastination...

We’re always on the lookout for

great Hints and Tips to share. If you

have any, please send them to

[email protected],

as we’d love to include yours!

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