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Peek into Batiks, quilting

“Peek into batiks” QAL – Block 11 video tutorial

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Peek into batiks BOM - free quilt pattern

What a year and what a quilt! I hope you’ve enjoyed he journey so far.

One more block to go before you can put the blocks together!

How to make block 11 of Peek into Batiks

Block 11 patterns

Materials for the full quilt

Fabrics

Or

AccuQuilt

I was very lucky to receive an AccuQuilt GO! with an 8″ Qube and Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day book of patterns.

I had considered purchasing one for a while but I was undecided. Having used one I really like it. It’s fast and accurate which makes it a joy to use.

Share your pictures!

We’d love for you to share your progress as you quilt along! Be sure to tag @michaelmillerfabrics #michaelmillerfabrics #makingitfun #peekintobatiks @teresadownunder

If you are using your AccuQuilt Go cutter be sure to tag them as well @AccuQuilt #AccuQuilt.


My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

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Share your work!

If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

  • On Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder and hashtag #teresadownunder
  • Join my Facebook group and post your pictures there
Peek into batiks QAL block 11

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What to do wIth spare triangle scraps – video tutorial

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I often make corner triangles using squares of fabric so there’s always some wastage. But I always keep my scraps and do something with them.

These are the 2 ways I tend to use the scrap triangles. I hope you enjoy the video:

A good way to use the left over scraps is to use in crumb quilting, or to use in the back of the quilt as a  half square triangles signature block of some sort or as an improv piece.

Fabric collection

I used  fabrics from the Michael Miller black and white FQ bundle which has some great fabrics in it.


My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Share your work!

If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

  • On Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder and hashtag #teresadownunder
  • Join my Facebook group and post your pictures there
What to do with triangle scraps video tutorial
What to do with triangle scraps video tutorial

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2 easy weekend projects – video tutorial

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Do you need a quick project that doubles up as a great handmade gift? What about these 2 sewing projects?

These make great gifts for teachers or friends. Why not making them as Christmas gifts?

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My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Share your work!

If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

  • On Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder and hashtag #teresadownunder
  • Join my Facebook group and post your pictures there
2 easy weekend sewing projects video tutorial
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Curved log cabin quilt block – video tutorial

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You’ll agree log cabin is one of the most popular quilt blocks.

Today I’m trying a new kind that gives the appearance of curves even though it’s all made with strips of different widths.

How to make a curved log cabin quilt block

Credit: Said With Love

For one single block cut:

Print fabric

  • 2 1/2″ X 11 1/2”
  • 2 1/2″ X 9 1/2”
  • 2 1/2″ X 8 1/2”
  • 2 1/2″ X 6 1/2”
  • 2 1/2″ X 5 1/2”
  • 2 1/2″ X 3 1/2”
  • 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2”

Background fabric

  • 1 1/2″ X 9 1/2”
  • 1 1/2″ X 8 1/2”
  • 1 1/2″ X 6 1/2”
  • 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2”
  • 1 1/2″ X 3 1/2”
  • 1 1/2″X 2 1/2”

Fabric collection

I used 2 beautiful Michael basics collections that have a great range of colours to choose from:

Curved log cabin quilt block video tutorial
bag sewing, easy sewing project, ipad sewing, quick sewing project, sewing for ipad

2 handmade sewing gifts – video tutorial

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Do you need a quick project that doubles up as a great handmade gift? What about these 2 projects?

As we’re getting closer to Christmas both projects are perfect to give away.

You can use your favourite fabric for this or fabric scraps or even use some old denim jeans.

Have fun!

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Share your work!

If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

  • On Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder and hashtag #teresadownunder
  • Join my Facebook group and post your pictures there
Two handmade gifts video tutorial