Showing posts with label tutorial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tutorial. Show all posts

Monday, July 18, 2016

Improv: Beyond The Bee - Audrey's Floating Squares Block (June 2016)

I've completed Audrey's scores for the June Improv: Beyond The Bee blocks and, again, I've written this blog post sharing my process and thoughts.  


On my own blog for reference, I also have  this page detailing instructions for all 2012-2015 original Guild Bee blocks alongside Challenge blocks and Block Lotto, etc. 


Hope you're all enjoying your summer and finding some cool air away from this heat and humidity - Chris :D




Monday, June 6, 2016

Improv: Beyond The Bee and Y-Seam Tute

Hi everyone, I've completed Jenny's scores for the May Improv: Beyond The Bee blocks and I've written this blog post sharing my process and thoughts.  


On my own blog for reference, I also have  this page detailing instructions for all 2012-2015 original Guild Bee blocks alongside Challenge blocks and Block Lotto, etc. 


Back in March, after demoing Y-Seams at the Guild meeting I posted A Beginner's Guide To Y-Seams and shared it on the Guild's private Facebook page.  I don't think everyone accesses the Facebook group so I'm taking the opportunity to mention it here too.


Over the summer I'll post a binding tute based on the demo I did at the May meeting, I'll let you know when it's available.  

Can't wait for the retreat this weekend and wishing everyone a really great summer :D - Chris


Friday, October 3, 2014

mandy's Shutter Quilt

The quilt that mandy shared during show and tell last weekend is now up as a tutorial on the Timeless Treasures blog here! :)

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Make Your Own Custom Quilt Labels

After our first meeting this past Saturday, I've received a few requests about where I made my quilt labels. I used the tutorial from Jaybird Quilts to make my labels. Instead of re-inventing the wheel, I've shared Julie Herman's post (links below) which also include templates.


{image from Jaybird Quilts}

- This is where you will find the directions to make the label file.

-This is the site where you upload, order, and print the custom fabric for the labels.

- This file will give you one label 4" tall x 6" wide with seam allowances. Finished size 3.5" x 5.5"
- It is ideal if you want to order one yard of fabric with the same design repeated. You will get 63 labels from this size.

Some helpful tips:
- Julie's templates are available for download on Flickr. When saving the file, please make sure to download the original size.
- If you are savvy in Illustrator or Photoshop, you can use her label template in one of the layers and create a new layer to incorporate your design. When saving, just hide the template layer. 

If anyone is having trouble, feel free to email me or post in the comments and I will try to help.