Sewcial Bee Sampler Block #16

Sewcial Bee Sampler Block #16

The virtual sewing bee that my co-host Maureen Cracknell and I have created has been simply amazing and it's all because of the SBS Makers posting their blocks and making the sew along a community event. I'm astonished with every block I see posted to Instagram under the hashtag #SewcialBeeSampler. I love the confidence that's being gained and the changes and modifications being invented to make your sampler truly unique and your own. Thank you for sewing with us!

If you're just joining us on the Sewcial Bee Sampler (SBS) you may want to start at the first post, working your way forward and taking advantage of the in-blog tutorials. Otherwise, let's get started sewing week #16 block! Download the free King's Crown PDF from my Sew Along page.

The King's Crown block is the perfect block for a fussy cut center and utilizes the No-Waste Flying Geese units we've already used in several other blocks. For a review of how to make crisp Flying Geese units, visit the tutorial blog post here. 

I've pieced my block using my new Bountiful fabrics from Art Gallery Fabrics. My feature print is Scenic Blue Sky, a modern take on toile along with Vine Umbra and Tartan Field Snow prints. To find where to purchase Bountiful, visit my Shop Fabrics page. 

There's very few photos of me as a child all by myself. This photo was taken the summer before I went into first grade. Life was very simple back then and my Bountiful collection is an attempt to recapture some of those memories and feelings of living in the Midwest. I still wear Ked sneakers to this day!

Be watching this week as Maureen and I post pictures from Quilt Market in St. Louis, MO showing off our booths and new makes. Maureen is debuting her new Soulful collection and I will have a Bountiful fabrics booth. It will be tons of fun!

Don't forget that this Friday's Giveaway Friday and this week, Maureen will be hosting from her blog. We've got a great giveaway planned from Aurifil Thread you won't want to miss!

Aurifil      Circa 15      The Intrepid Thread      Fat Quarter Shop      Omnigrid      Llama Fabrics      Color Girl     Lady Belle Fabric      Needle in a Fabric Stash      Dritz      Knotted Thread    Needle and Foot      Stash Builder Box    Hobbs Batting

Week #15 SBS Giveaway

Week #15 SBS Giveaway

Each Friday, throughout the Sewcial Bee Sampler sew-along, which Maureen Cracknell and I are co-hosting, will be a Giveaway Friday. We've coordinated special giveaway prizes with our amazing participating sponsors for each and every week! If you've happened to miss any of the Sewcial Bee Sampler posts, take a look back from the first post The Start of Something Sewcial to get caught up to the present. Feel free to start sewing with us at anytime--it's never too late to join in, and it's free! 

Aurifil      Circa 15      The Intrepid Thread      Fat Quarter Shop      Omnigrid      Llama Fabrics      Color Girl     Lady Belle Fabric      Needle in a Fabric Stash      Dritz      Knotted Thread    Needle and Foot      Stash Builder Box    Hobbs Batting

TODAY'S FEATURED SEWCIAL BEE SAMPLER SPONSOR IN THE INTREPID THREAD!

With over 15 years of experience in e-commerce, The Intrepid Thread is a family owned business employing five amazingly creative quilters and sewists. Julie, the owner, is dedicated to offering quality quilting fabrics at competitive prices and takes special pride in knowing her customer receive unparalleled service!

SHOP  *  BLOG  *  FACEBOOK * We hope you enjoy visiting The Intrepid Thread! 

For this week's Sewcial Bee Sampler giveaway, Julie at The Intrepid Thread is offering a $20 gift certificate to spend however you'd like at her shop!

{THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED}

CONGRATULATIONS TO Linda Williamson FOR BEING THE WINNER OF THE SEWCIAL BEE SAMPLER $20 Intrepid THREAD GIFT CERTIFICATE!

xxxx Sharon

Sewcial Bee Sampler Block #15

Sewcial Bee Sampler Block #15

What????  We're already at the end of row THREE!!!! Things are really starting to take shape now, aren't they? My co-host, Maureen Cracknell and I've been seeing Instagram postings showing off your makes to date, and my goodness, your quilt blocks are looking good! Use the hashtag #SewcialBeeSampler when posting to Instagram and take a look at your fellow SBS Maker postings for block variation ideas and meet other sampler sewists. We've created such an amazing virtual sewing bee community because of this event and it's all because of your wonderful participation and interaction with each other.

As we keep getting more blocks made, start thinking about what sort of sashing you will want to use to tie all the blocks together. The frames (white frames around the block in the example image above) bring any block smaller than 12-1/2" up to size. This week we're adding 3-1/2" wide frames. Once all the blocks have been set into the sashing, they will FINISH at 12". 

If you're just joining us on the Sewcial Bee Sampler (SBS) you may want to start at the first post, working your way forward and taking advantage of the in-blog tutorials. Otherwise, let's get started sewing week #15 block! Download the free (and super easy) Broken Dishes PDF from my Sew Along page.

No tutorial this week since these 2-at-a-time Half-Square Triangle units are review. But, if you need a refresher, take a look at the step-by-step photos and instructions here and tips for Perfect Patchwork, here.

With Quilt Market right around the corner, I've only been making blocks for my Sewcial Bee Sampler quilt made with my Bountiful fabrics from Art Gallery Fabrics. I promise after Market that I will get caught up on my other SBS sampler quilt. 

For online shops that carry my Bountiful fabrics, check out my Shop Fabrics page!

Are you finding you have blocks that didn't make the cut or extra pieces/units accumulating? Since we use many of the same size pieces in constructing the sampler blocks, you may get a chance to reuse extra orphaned units in future blocks. But, if you're like me, you may be amassing quite a few scraps and orphan pieces. I took cast-off week #13 Flying Geese units and extra HST units from a recent quilt to make a fun, improv zippered pouch. I didn't make much of a dent in my pile of scraps, but it was really exciting to work freeform and felt good to use at least some of them! I even used some fun selvage for my zipper pulls.

Don't forget that this Friday's Giveaway Friday and this week I will be hosting the giveaway from this blog. We've got a great giveaway planned from Intrepid Thread you won't want to miss!

Aurifil      Circa 15      The Intrepid Thread      Fat Quarter Shop      Omnigrid      Llama Fabrics      Color Girl     Lady Belle Fabric      Needle in a Fabric Stash      Dritz      Knotted Thread    Needle and Foot      Stash Builder Box    Hobbs Batting

Week #14 SBS Giveaway

Week #14 SBS Giveaway

Each Friday, throughout the Sewcial Bee Sampler sew-along community event that Maureen Cracknell and I are co-hosting, we've lined up special giveaways with one of our generous participating sponsors! If you happened to miss the launch of our Sewcial Bee Sampler you can follow this link for all the info and can join us anytime - it's never too late to jump in! Be sure to use the #SewcialBeeSampler hashtag when posting your SBS makes to Instagram for more chances to win as well as see all the SBS blocks in one convenient place!

Aurifil      Circa 15      The Intrepid Thread      Fat Quarter Shop      Omnigrid      Llama Fabrics      Color Girl     Lady Belle Fabric      Needle in a Fabric Stash      Dritz      Knotted Thread    Needle and Foot      Stash Builder Box    Hobbs Batting

 

TODAY'S FEATURED SEWCIAL BEE SPONSOR IS omnigrid!

Omnigrid® is a family of measuring and cutting products. When Omnigrid® tools are used together they provide quilters, sewists and DIY aficionados with unsurpassed accuracy and quality. A product concept born of the genius of Peggy and Randy Schafer, Omnigrid® products work behind the scenes allowing makers to flawlessly bring their creations to fruition. - See more at: Omnigrid!

Products  *  Projects and Patterns  *  Instagram  *  Pinterest 

We hope you enjoy visiting Omnigrid!

For this week's Sewcial Bee Giveaway, Ominigrid is offering an incredible prize! Both the blog and Instagram winner will receive all of the wonderful Omnigrid sewing/quilting products shown below! 

This prize pack includes:  

2050 45mm rotary cutter * R24 6” x 24” ruler * 18 x 24 cutting mat * 2102 Glow-Line tape * R1264S Marking ruler trio * R1 1” x 6” ruler * 2064 4” needlecraft scissors * 2045 28mm rotary cutter * 2051 45mm blade replacement * 2046 28mm blade replacement 

Thank you Omnigrid for this generous prize!

ENTER TO WIN!

Here's how: Since Maureen and I are taking turns hosting the Sewcial Bee Sampler Giveaway Fridays, this week I'm sending you to Maureen Cracknell's blog to enter!

A BIG thanks to all of you who are joining the Sewcial Bee Sampler sew-along and to those who enter our Giveaway!  ♡ Sharon