Hello cute people!
Let's talk about
my new Sew Along...
You are all invited
to join in on the fun:)
I've been waiting for
January
to get here so that
we can get started:)
We will be starting
in just 2 weeks from today...
Monday, January 18th.
We will be using my
Calico Days fabric
that is just arriving
in quilt shops now...
Sew Simple Shapes.
And of course...
we will be making
my BLOOM quilt!
You can download the
free pattern by
clicking
All fabric requirements
for the quilt are
included in the pattern.
Every Monday we will be
doing one block and then
at the end we will
do borders as well.
And of course I will have
a few extra fun things
along the way...
for those of you who
have done my sew alongs
in the past...
this won't surprise you!
Just in case you have not been reading my recent posts and tutorials on my Sew Simple Shapes...I thought it would be a good idea to remind you about everything you will need to prepare for the sew along.
You will need a set of my
And SEW-IN interfacing.
You can get package by
clicking HERE ...
Next...
you will need a
1/4" bias tape maker
for the stems on each block.
You will need a turning tool
to help with the points
and curves after turning.
I like this Clover one:)
You will need an 8 1/2" square ruler
to square up your blocks after
the appliqué is complete:)
Any brand will work...
as long as it's 8 1/2" square.
You will need
matching thread
for the appliqué.
If you are an
Aurifil fan like I am...
you can use the
Bee in my Bonnet Happy Colors
because they of course
match my fabric:)
This is the large set...
and this is the small.
And now for some
gratuitous photos of
Calico Days!
I seriously love sewing
with this fabric line
and I'm so happy with
how it turned out.
I designed it to play well
with my previous collections.
The bag is made with my
Modern Minis fabric
and the little needle book
is made with Calico Days.
Baby chicks...
Plaid...
Tiny Daisy...
Large text...
Sweet florals...
Cherries!...
Tiny flowers and strawberries:)
There are a lot of
different color combinations
is in this collection:)
Mint-Yellow-Blue
Green-Yellow-Brown
Red-Pink-Yellow-Aqua
These are just a few!
In this collection
I added 3 different
fat eighth panels.
We will be using these panels
in the BLOOM quilt too!
That way we have lots of
different prints to play with:)
This basically means
that there are 8 different
fat 8th's in
one yard panel of fabric.
This is what it looks like
before you cut it apart.
(Sorry for the wrinkles...
this is how my pre yardage came
and I didn't iron it yet)
A close up of the 8 prints
in the aqua pink and red panel...
Mint, Yellow and Denim Blue panel...
apple greens and kraft paper brown!
I have a new solid out
with this collection...
I named it Nutmeg:)
It's now one of the
Riley Blake Solids Collection:)
I'm loving the browns
in this collection.
It's my
favorite shade of brown...
It really makes the
other colors pop
and adds a nice warmth
to the collection.
Speaking of solids...
Kimberly and her
amazing team over at
Fat Quarter Shop
have compiled this awesome
Calico Days Stash Pack
It has 6 fat quarter solids
and 5 of my Aurifil colors
that go with my
Calico Days collection.
Super fun and convenient!!
So...
I hope you are informed
and ready for the
BLOOM SEW ALONG
I can't wait to get started!
xx
Lori
Love this! Love the fabrics. I am LOVING your calendar.......it's on my kitchen wall all the way down here in New Zealand!
ReplyDeleteI am waiting (im)patiently for my Calico Day Fabrics to arrive :)! Now I especially can't wait after seeing the beautiful close-ups of them. Looking forward to the Sew Along :)!
ReplyDeleteI Love this fabric line And I'm looking forward to a new sew a long. I was wondering if you could tell me where you got the white with the blue bird tape you used in your binding book? I'd love to get some. Thank you, Paula
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOOOOO beautiful. I can't wait to start. My LQS doesn't have Calico Days, but I bought another pack of fat quarters. I think it's "Dreamy 2" and I'm happy that you said the colors will blend. I will probably buy the Calico Days online.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
Carol
So excited! Love this fabric and quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for this! I love the fabric and the quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I need to make it! Is there anywhere you know of that sells all the fabrics as a kit? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAs you maybe know, I started ahead (sorry...), but will follow your sew along anyway. I guess I was too tempted by the gorgeous fabrics and the quilt... I'm thrilled I have been able to look up some of your earlier lines at Etsy too, so I am waiting for some nice stuff coming in the mail soon... Guess it's no secret I have a crush on your fabrics and patterns, and it makes me so happy to work with these gorgeous colors! Thanks for the inspiration :o)
ReplyDeleteHugs from Norway
Wow! Love the fabrics and the quilt. I plan to sew along, trying to get back into sewing after cancer treatment and this looks like a great way to jump in! Hoping I can keep up. Your prints are adorable and love the nutmeg color with the other colors. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!! Can't wait to get my hands on some! Like Anne of Green Gables said " I can't wait to drink in the colors!"
ReplyDeleteLove the color in this line,
ReplyDeleteThanks fr the sew along. Looking forward to the fun and making the project. Love the fabric designs and colors.
ReplyDeleteThe Fat Quarter Shop has the Bloom quilt kit:)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! Would love to win this pack of fat quarters!
ReplyDeleteJust got all my fabric and my bloom shapes. I Can't wait to get started!
ReplyDeleteI think I must try this, even if I am quite new at it, and will for sure not find this beautiful fabrics or the templates here in Sweden:) Anyway, I will follow your work, look and learn, I think it is a lovely pattern!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
ewa
I'm so looking forward to this sew a long. Have everything I need and have tried to open the pattern to download; however, I get an error message. It's probably me--any words of wisdom! Counting the days to this starts. Thank you Lori for everything I've learned from your sew a longs and patterns.
ReplyDeleteI have been a faithful follower of your blog. This will be my first quilt a long. I have not had much time to sew but decided I am going to make time. I received your Farm Girl Vintage book for Christmas and am absolutely in love with the book. Making my first barn block today! So exited to Quilt-A-Long this time. :)
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered this Sew Along - If I order all my supplies and fabric - I should have it all by the end of next week - is that going to be too late to begin the sew along ? Ive never done one before so Im not sure how it works. Will the instructions be up for more than a week , so if Im running behind I can still sew along with the guidance of your tutorials and videos?
ReplyDeleteLove love all the calicos! too too cute and sew many
ReplyDeleteI also like you pink french nail paint job. lol pretty
Omg I am so obsessed with your products. I just love everything about the patterns, fabrics, everything. My husband is going to be mad when I start tearing out the sewing room and redoing it with the inspiration I got from looking at your cottage. I hope I don't become a stalker because you are truly awesome!!!
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