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Quilt magnets pattern – video tutorial

July 9, 2020 TeresaDownUnder Leave a comment

I loved making these tiny 1 1/2″ blocks so much that I thought you would too.

The video demonstrates how to make the block with foundation piecing.

In such small sizes I find it’s a lot easier to get an accurate block than using traditional piecing.

Let’s get to it!

How to make a finished 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ quilt magnet

Foundation piecing paper

I used regular copy paper but you may find it to be a bit thick.

You can use special paper for foundation piecing if you prefer.

Foundation paper ruler

Note: I recently started to use an Add a quarter ruler, the yellow ruler in the video, after some followers recommended it and I have to say it’s a true time saver.

Buy the full 18 template set

Get the templates to make 18 fridge magnets or a mini quilt.

Download flying geese template

Magnet flying geese (pdf)Download

Fabric collections

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Offer is valid up to 9/9/2020.

3″ quilt blocks

Is 1 1/2″ too small for you?

What about my 3″ quilt blocks Tiny quilt?

Tiny quilt templates

Download the traditional and foundation templates from my Etsy shop.

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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Video tutorial: Scrappy strip block 2 ways

March 31, 2019 TeresaDownUnder 4 Comments

Have you been throwing your fabric scraps? Don’t, you’ll need them to make these blocks.

Learn to use all those assorted fabric scraps to make 2 scrappy strip quilt blocks:

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Quilt pattern: My lucky stars – confident beginner level

March 26, 2019 TeresaDownUnder 4 Comments

My lucky stars is an easy modern quilt pattern suitable for confident beginners.

The quilt is traditionally pieced.

You can choose to piece one of the stars partially using foundation piecing although traditional templates are aso available.

Have a look at the quilt in this short video:

My lucky stars quilt pattern

Buy My lucky stars quilt pattern on Etsy

About the quilt

Size: 66″ x 66″
Quilt technique: traditional piecing or foundation paper piecing
Skill level: Confident beginner.
Fabric collection: I made the quilt on the cover from my old stash but I designed it with Moda Farm Fresh collection in mind and the main diagrams use that fabric collection. This collection has very suitable black and white fabrics, even acqua that will make a beautiful quilt.

Note:

Download the pattern to your computer before you print it.
Ensure you are printing at 100%.
Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat to print.

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Hexagon blocks with jelly rolls

January 31, 2019 TeresaDownUnder 8 Comments

These blocks are lots of fun to make. They are made with 2 1/2″ fabric strips.

You can use jelly rolls and make the blocks even faster.

Sewing the blocks together into a quilt top is really simple. You can watch how to sew the blocks together in the video.

I like hexagon blocks so much I even made a hexagon block sampler quilt, Hexagonal dream. Check the details below.

Learn to make hexagon blocks with fabric strips

Hexagonal dream pattern

Hexagonal Dream is a hexagon sampler quilt.The quilt is put together without Y seams.

Quilt size: 60” x 59 ½”.
Number of blocks: 48 hexagon blocks with 11 different block types and 8 half hexagon blocks.
Finished hexagon size: 7 ¼” x 8 ½”.
The quilt is jelly roll and fat quarter friendly.
Skill level: I’ve rated this quilt as confident beginner / intermediate.

Download the pattern

Hexagonal dream quilt pattern on Etsy

A 60 degree ruler is recommended but if you don’t have one you can always use a square ruler with 60 degree markings or the template that comes with the pattern.