Calico Garden Sew Along - Week Three!!

"PRIMROSE BLOCKS"

Welcome to Week Three of the 

"CALICO GARDEN"

Sew Along!

Join me here each week 

when I will be doing tutorials

 on the blocks for the quilt.

Of course because we are all sewing 

from all around the world  

we all have different time zones...

But I will be posting each Monday 

right here on my blog 

and you can follow my tutorials 

any time each week that 

 is convenient for you.

We are making the 

Calico Garden Quilt

90" x 90"

The quilt is made with my latest fabric

 collection called Calico...

I hope that you all have all 

received your 

fabric kits by now...

 and that we are all ready to begin!!

If you still need one ...

just do a quick google search for 

"Calico Garden Quilt Kit"

to find shops who still have some left.

We are also using the

Calico Garden

Sew Simple Shapes

I have posted the

"BEE PREPARED"

 post which details all of the supplies

 for the sew along and how it works.

I have also given the link there 

for the free PDF Download 

of the Sew Along Guide

CLICK HERE

to download the sew along guide.

As per the sew along guide 

cutting instructions

 you should have everything for your

  Primrose Blocks 

 all cut and ready to go!

As per usual for week one in my 

Sew Simple Shape Sew Alongs

 the FIRST week tutorial is a video.

Because I now have my own 

YouTube Channel

 I have posted the 

 Blue Coneflower Block

Tutorial there.

CLICK HERE

to visit my channel and watch the 

tutorial and I hope that you love it!

Pretty please leave me a comment

over there and let me know:)

If you like what you see 

and my other videos there...

click on subscribe and click on the bell

 to be notified whenever

 I post another tutorial:)

Here's my Blue Coneflower Block 

that I showed you 

how to make in my video:)

CLICK HERE

for the tutorial on my

PURPLE CONEFLOWER BLOCK

CLICK HERE

to go to my tutorial for the

CALICO STAR FLOWER BLOCK

CLICK HERE

to go to my tutorial for the

Morning Glory Blocks

This week we will be making the 

Primrose Blocks

Both blocks are exactly the same 

with the only difference 

being the fabric prints.

Of course you know what prints they are

 from the cutting section in the guide.

I'm going to show you how I made the

 Purple Primrose Block 

and then you'll also know how to make the 

Pink Primrose Block

Here is my Purple Primrose Kit

 Everything is all cut...

all traced and ready to go!

Here is a list of the

  Calico Garden 

Sew Simple Shapes 

needed for this block:

1 - O-19

3 - O-42

2 - O-56

3 - O-65

You will also need to cut

and prepare 1/4"

straight bias strip for the stem: 

1 - 4" long 

2 - 2 1/2" long

You will need a 1/2" prepared bias strip

to measure 5 1/2" long AFTER 

both ends are pressed under.

Cut your background  

10" x 10"

as it says in the guide

and press it in half for 

centering the flower and stem 

when pinning and glue basting:)

All of the shapes are sewn...

trimmed...turned and shaped

just like I showed in my video

that I did for week one.

Don't forget to clip the cleavage areas

 in the flower before tuning:) 

*Note*

If you sometimes struggle turning

 smaller shapes...

 a pair of hemostat could help.

Also if you have a shape

that is smaller and you will be

 manipulating it a lot during 

the turning and shaping process...

use a smaller stitch and then

just go ahead and sew on that line

 as usual but keep going 

and sew around it twice!

This will help to strengthen that seam.

This also works particularly well

on small curved shapes like the 

flower parts in this block

 or small circles or leaves.

 With the being said...

Now I'll show you all of the 

measurements for this block 

after I glue basted and pinned it:)

This flower is also  7 1/2" tall 

from the top of the flower to 

the bottom of the basket trim.

Also take note that you will need to

 trim the inside ends of each of the

 side stems on an angle so that 

they can be tucked underneath

the center stem.

You will need to remember this

little trick when doing the Mum...

 Red Roses and Forget Me Not Blocks.

Also...when there are side stems 

that need to be tucked under 

I make sure that I do NOT glue the

 center stem down until those 

side stems are glued into place.

I just center it and glue down the 

bottom part to keep it into place.

Pressing your background in half 

is invaluable during this step 

to keep those stems placed 

where they need to be.

I hope these little tips help you

 as you are laying out your blocks

but the biggest tip I can give you...

Is to always use the Trim-It Rulers 

when laying out your blocks...

especially if they are symmetrical.

Pinned...glued and drying:)

Now for a few more helpful measuring!

The leaves are 7" wide

The flowers are 6 1/2" wide 

The flowers are 1/2" wide 

(at the top of the ruler)

The side stems begin about 

1 1/4" up from the top of the basket.

Okie Dokie...

I hope these measurements will

 help you as you pin and 

Sue Glue your blocks:) 

Purple Primrose Block 

all ready for applique:)

Afterwards I will 

press from the back and then 

I will use my 

8 1/2" Trim-It Ruler

to trim down the block before 

I sew it into the quilt.

Of course I made the 

Pink Primrose Block

using the exact same process and 

measurements as I did with the

Purple Primrose Block

And now we have planted six flowers

to live in our Calico Garden:)

YaY!

Thanks so much for sewing with me today

 and for joining me for the 

Calico Garden Sew Along

I'll meet you right back here

on my blog next week for the 

Red Roses Block tutorial.

As you know...

I have already made my Mums Block

so I'll give you all of the 

tips and important measurements 

for it next week as well!!

Chat with you then...

xx

Lori

Other Places to find me:

@Beelori1 Instagram

Lori Holt/YouTube

Bee in my Bonnet Company

Calico Garden Sew Along - Week Two!!

"MORNING GLORY BLOCKS"

Welcome to Week Two of the 

"CALICO GARDEN"

Sew Along!

Join me here each week 

when I will be doing tutorials

 on the blocks for the quilt.

Of course because we are all sewing 

from all around the world  

we all have different time zones...

But I will be posting each Monday 

right here on my blog 

and you can follow my tutorials 

any time each week that 

 is convenient for you.

We are making the 

Calico Garden Quilt

90" x 90"

The quilt is made with my latest fabric

 collection called Calico...

I hope that you all have all 

received your 

fabric kits by now...

 and that we are all ready to begin!!

If you still need one ...

just do a quick google search for 

"Calico Garden Quilt Kit"

to find shops who still have some left.

We are also using the

Calico Garden

Sew Simple Shapes

I have posted the

"BEE PREPARED"

 post which details all of the supplies

 for the sew along and how it works.

I have also given the link there 

for the free PDF Download 

of the Sew Along Guide

CLICK HERE

to download the sew along guide.

As per the sew along guide 

cutting instructions

 you should have everything for your

  Morning Glory Blocks 

 all cut and ready to go!

As per usual for week one in my 

Sew Simple Shape Sew Alongs

 the FIRST week tutorial is a video.

Because I now have my own 

YouTube Channel

 I have posted the 

 Blue Coneflower Block

Tutorial there.

CLICK HERE

to visit my channel and watch the 

tutorial and I hope that you love it!

Pretty please leave me a comment

over there and let me know:)

If you like what you see 

and my other videos there...

click on subscribe and click on the bell

 to be notified whenever

 I post another tutorial:)

Here's my Blue Coneflower Block 

that I showed you 

how to make in my video:)

CLICK HERE

for the tutorial on my

PURPLE CONEFLOWER BLOCK

CLICK HERE

to go to my tutorial for the

CALICO STAR FLOWER BLOCK

This week we will be doing the 

Morning Glory Blocks

Both blocks are exactly the same 

with the only difference 

being the fabric prints.

Of course you know what prints they are

 from the cutting section in the guide.

I'm going to show you how I made the

 Blue Morning Glory Block 

and then you'll also know how to make the Yellow Morning Glory Block

Here is my Blue Morning Glory Kit

 Everything is all cut...

all traced and ready to go!

Here is a list of the

  Calico Garden 

Sew Simple Shapes 

needed for this block:

1 - O-32

2 - O-54

2 - O-62

1 - O-85

You will also need to cut

and prepare 1/4"

straight bias strip for the stem: 

1 - 4" long 

Cut your background  

10" x 10"

as it says in the guide

and press it in half for 

centering the flower and stem 

when pinning and glue basting:)

You will also need 3 buttons.

I used three denim colored buttons

from my stash of 

Cute Little Buttons

I have many different packages 

and sizes of Cute Little Buttons available

 if you want to do the same!

*Take note that on shape O-85 

grass mound

for this block we will be 

using the full size template:)

All of the shapes are sewn...

trimmed...turned and shaped

just like I showed in my video

that I did for week one.

There are no inner curves or 

cleavage areas that need clipping 

before turning in any of these shapes.

Okay!

Now I'll show you all of the 

measurements for this block 

after I glue basted and pinned it:)

*Take note* that your measurements

in any of your blocks 

do not have to match mine exactly

but are meant to be helpful.

As long as you know what size 

you will be trimming each 

applique block that you

 layout for your quilt...

 just be sure to stay at least 

1/4" in around all four sides

 of the FINISHED block size...

you will be good to go!

This flower is 7 1/2" tall 

from the top of the button 

to the bottom of the grass mound.

I placed the top of flower 

1/2" down from the button.

The small leaves are 4 1/4" across

The large leaves measure 7"across

All pinned and glued!

Now for the embroidery:)

Turn to the embroidery section

 of your sew along guide...

And tape it to your 

Easy Trace Light Box.

I always use Washi Tape for this...

it is not permanent and is 

easily removable without leaving any

 residue on your paper or the light box.

Now trace the embroidery lines and mark the center of where the buttons go.

I use a mechanical pencil for this.

My embroidery covers the traced lines.

The other page in the embroidery section 

of the guide is for tracing the placement

 of the small Vintage Trim for the 

chimney smoke when we do that block later:)

I used my Nifty Needles Pack 

and grabbed the aqua one for embroidery.

I used 2 strands of floss and did a 

simple backstitch for the stamen

 and then sewed on my buttons.

I like to sew my buttons on 

at this point because my quilter

 does not mind and because I want to 

show you what they look like

 when I'm taking photos for you.

You and your quilter can decide when you

 would like to sew your buttons on.

Blue Morning Glory Block 

all ready for applique:)

Afterwards I will 

press from the back and then 

I will use my 

8 1/2" Trim-It Ruler

to trim down the block before 

I sew it into the quilt.

My Yellow Morning Glory Block 

is ready for applique as well:)

I love these sweet simple flowers

 and their Cute Little Buttons:)

We have a nice little start on our

 applique blocks for the border:)

YaY!

 

Thanks so much for sewing with me today

 and for joining me for the 

Calico Garden Sew Along

I'll meet you right back here

on my blog next week for the 

Primrose Block tutorial...

xx

Lori

Other Places to find me:

@Beelori1 Instagram

Lori Holt/YouTube

Bee in my Bonnet Company