BLOOM Sew Along - The Big Finish!!!

Well the last day of our super fun sew along is finally here.

Thank you so much to everyone who has participated in making my 

BLOOM Quilt:)

I have loved working/playing with my 

Calico Days 

fabric collection for this project...

And especially loved using my first set of 

Sew Simple Shapes:)

After finishing block 20 last week...

I cut my outside strips and squares for the inner pieced border...

And laid them out on the sides of my quilt

 to audition for fabric placement before sewing.

***TIP*** 

I always use my iPhone to snap a few photos 

when laying out borders and sashings to help me remember placement:)

Once I had all of my blocks and borders sewn...

I chose my backing and binding fabrics...

then it was time for the quilting:)

I love love love how my 

BLOOM Quilt turned out!

My good friend Juli Stubbs 

did the quilting for me

 and she did a beautiful job as usual:)

Thank you Juli!!!

I took a few close-ups so that you can see how I asked her to quilt it.

I asked her to quilt around the appliqués and to only

 quilt ON the appliqués around the flower centers. 

On each background block I asked for small loops to make the appliqués pop:)

I love how the quilting compliments each block without taking away from the detail.

I asked Juli to do straight line quilting on the sashings like this.

She used a natural (barely off white) 

thread on all of the blocks and 

sashing borders and squares.

On the outside border ... 

Juli quilted double straight lines

 and used a thread 

that matches the print:)

BLOOM now hangs on my bedroom wall and I smile every time I look at it:)

If you want to make one too...

CLICK HERE 

to download the free pattern.

CLICK HERE 

to purchase the 

BLOOM Sew Simple Shapes 

and get started!

All of the BLOOM tutorials for each week 

will still remain on my blog.

I have set up a link to each week

 in the order they were posted here...

on the right side bar of my blog.

Just look over to the right and scroll back up until 

you sew the block that you are looking for and click on it!

Easy Peasy:)

(if you can't see the right side bar of my blog...

 you are viewing it on your phone 

and will need to view the full web version)

Once again...a big 

THANK YOU!!!

to those participating...

it's been sew fun:)

I can't wait to see your finished 

#BLOOMQUILT

My next post will be all about

 my next sew along...

 so stay tuned!

xx

Lori

BLOOM Sew Along - Week 20 - Block 20!!

Good morning cute people...

let's do this!!!

Can you believe that after today we will be finished with our BLOOM blocks?

But it's never too late to get started!

CLICK HERE

to download the free pattern 

for my BLOOM quilt:)

I've had a blast making 

cute appliqué blocks using my 

BLOOM 

Sew Simple Shapes

Today is of course...

block twenty:)

And here are my Calico Days 

fabric choices for this week.

We will be using 

A-7   A-13   A-20 

Sew Simple Shapes

From BOTH fabric and interfacing:

Cut 1 - 3" x 4" for the flower center

Cut 2 - 2" x 3" for the leaves

Cut 8 - 2" squares for the petals

Prepare stem piece about 5" long

Cut your background 9" square

1. Trace your shapes onto the interfacing.

2. Pair up with fabric...

stitch on traced line and trim a 1/4" seam allowance.

3. Cut an "X" in the interfacing for turning.

4. Turn and shape using the Clover turning tool.

Press on the fabric side:)

Press a crease in the center 

of your block like this.

Place your stem on the center of 

the line and even with the bottom edge.

Measure up 3 1/4" fem the bottom edge to place your first petal.

Measure 1 1/4" from the top edge to place the top petal.

Now place your oval in the center...

And add the two side petals.

Fill in the four remaining petals.

Pin or glue baste into place for appliqué.

When your appliqué is complete...

press from the back and trim your block down to 8 1/2" square.

Choose and cut your border fabrics and corner squares...

And sew together your super cute...very last...

#BloomBlockTwenty

Now you can sew the last row together and add the borders...

YaY!!!

Next week I'll show you my 

BLOOM Quilt 

right after I get it back 

from the quilter and bound:)

xx

Lori

BLOOM Sew Along - Week 19 - Block 19!!!

Good morning cute people!

Can you believe that we are 

nearing the end of our 

BLOOM Sew Along! 

But don't worry...

if you are just getting started.

My tutorials will remain on my blog just for you:)

CLICK HERE 

to download my free pattern 

for the BLOOM quilt.

CLICK HERE

to purchase a 

Calico Days fabric kit for the quilt.

CLICK HERE 

to get the BLOOM Sew Simple Shapes

to make the blocks:)

These shapes are so fun...

and make it so easy to do cute and easy appliqué blocks!

Today is block nineteen:)

We are using 

A-1   A-2   A-11

Sew Simple Shapes

Here are the prints that I've chosen from my

 Calico Days fabric collection for the appliqués.

From BOTH fabric and interfacing:

Cut 4 - 3" squares for the flowers

Cut 4 - 2"squares for the flower centers

Cut 4 - 2" x 3 1/2" for the leaves

Cut 1 - 2" square for the center circle

Cut a 9" x 9" square for your background

Prepare 2 - 5 1/2" long stems

1. Trace your shapes onto the interfacing.

2. pair up with the fabric and sew onto traced line. 

Trim an approximate 1/4" seam allowance.

3. Cut an "X" in the interfacing for turning.

4. Turn using the Clover turning tool.

When you are happy with their shape...press.

Prepare your background square by pressing in half both ways like this.

Place your stems in the center diagonally.

Now tuck your leaves into the cleavage of the stems like this.

Measure 1 1/2" down from the outside corners and place your flowers.

Center your remain circle and pin or glue baste into place.

Use your method of choice to stitch down the appliqués...

either by machine or by hand.

Either way...

I like to start with the outside pieces and work my way inside:)

When appliqué is complete...

press from the back only and trim your block down to 8 1/2" square.

Choose and cut your border strips and squares...

And sew together your

#BloomBlockNineteen

I super love this block! 

Once again...

I know that I say this all the time

but this one is my favorite!

Next week we will be doing the last block...

which makes me happy and sad at the same time:)

See you then!

xx

Lori