I started another sampler quilt, a little modern one this time using modern fabric.
I am joining along the 100days100blocks sew-along hosted by Gnome Angel.
If you want to join along, the quilt-along is made using the Kinship Sampler Quilt Pattern. You can get the pattern for 10% off with code AMIRA here.
An almost complete quilt top to show today!
I am loving this finish so much, can’t wait to baste this quilt this weekend and start quilting it.
This is another post for the update on my Sewcialites Quilt. This is a FREE quilt along that has just ended but you are free to download the patterns even though the QAL has ended.
(The QAL began on Friday, September 25, 2020 and will be ending on Friday, July 2, 2021)
You can check out some of my previous posts on the blocks and some of the tips and things I learned as I made these blocks.
A finished quilt always deserves a post right?
So here is another June 2021 finish. This quilt top started way back when I was still pregnant with my third child. She is now 10 months old. So, the quilt kind of took its time to get to the finish line.
A fun finish to share with you in this post. I shared this table runner in progress in my recent Quilty Tube, so if you’ve watched that, here it is, all done and ready to be used.
Sharing a recent finish in this post. A baby quilt for my daughter.
Another post for the update on my Sewcialites Quilt. This is a FREE quilt along that is running at the moment and you’re never too late to join in (The QAL began on Friday, September 25, 2020 and will be ending on Friday, July 2, 2021)
I’m sharing with you my newly found love, my homemade fabric starch recipe.
Now before I go on, I have heard about starching fabric before, but I was never really convinced enough that it’ll make such a big difference. Besides, to add another step to the quilting process? “Um, I’ll pass.”
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However, recently I was triggered by the idea again when I started to follow Kimberly of FQShop every Friday sewing the Sewcialites Blocks. She has always starched her fabrics, and by the look of it, the fabrics look pretty stiff and super flat when she handles them. She always mentions starching and I guess, why not give it another try.
But I am not really fond of the store-bought starch (although this one has raving reviews and very popular among quilters). I try to avoid products with lots of synthetic chemicals in them. Starch is one of them.
My favourite 505 Basting spray is also another I am not fond of due to the harm that it may cause.
But… I figured, at least, the basting spray is going to be inside the quilt sandwich and I won’t have to really touch it directly when the basting is done.
However, with spray starch, these residuals that stay on the fabric may linger around as we touch the pieces, sew with them, and press. So, I have been trying my best to avoid it. Not that it is proven to be bad though. I was just uncomfortable with the thought of it.
Hence that lead me to try making and using a homemade starch solution. Together with the new-to-me method of starching fabric, I am now regretting I didn’t try this earlier.
Cutting fabric scraps is never going to be the same for me anymore. This process is now so therapeutic and so efficient at the same time. If you are working on organizing your scraps and maybe starting to clean up your space, this post may just be the inspiration you need.
Springtime is always a good sign for some cleaning. Spring Clean your sewing room with some of these posts I have on the blog:
I often feel like every time I do a major clean-up, I get motivated to do more sewing right after. But then, not long after, the cycle of mess begins AGAIN. But that is all good.
It is good that it goes in a cycle rather than static at being tidy or being in too much mess that you are not able to craft anymore.
So, if you feel like you’re stuck and demotivated to sew, get organizing today. Maybe, you can start small by cleaning up your table and just one small area.
Or organize and sort your scraps!
After a couple of projects, my scrap box is overfilled and I was just waiting for the right time to sort it.
And Accuquilt couldn’t come at a better time. I was so excited to go through my scraps under the roller and that is what I did this 2 weeks.
I did an unboxing of the Accuquilt Ready, set Go! in this post earlier and this is basically my attempt to making the most out of the machine.
Here is one of the overfilled boxes on its way to emptiness… you can also peek at my little one there.
I listed here my top 5 best sewing machines for quilting that I feel would be a great choice if you are looking for one right now.
In this post, I’m sharing an unboxing video and my first impression thoughts about the Accuquilt Go! system.
Just a disclaimer, this is not a sponsored post, I bought the system myself.
There are affiliate links within this post and I may get a small commission from these links. Please find full disclosure here.
It is a die-cutting system for fabric. It’s perfect for quilters who often have to cut many pieces.
It can cut up to 6 layers, without sticking the fabrics to the mat or having fabric to be stabilized prior to cutting.
Basically, just stack your fabrics, roll it through the system and you’ll get the fabric cut into the shape of the die you use.
I was introduced to this system at Quilt Market back in 2012 in Australia and I have always wanted one since then. It is on the pricey side and the thought of having to buy dies for different shapes is off-putting for me at that time.
Back then there were not many reviews yet of the system. And I didn’t have much experience yet quilting too.
As the years progressed, I kept reading all the raving reviews about the system. I have also started to spend on various templates, so the thought of having to buy dies for new shapes isn’t as bad to me anymore.
I even joined in the Facebook group and seeing what quilters are making with Accuquilt has been inspiring.
So, I was ready to jump in. And I’m glad I did. So far, it is holding its raving reviews in check. I’ll update from time to time.
I bought the Ready Set Go Bundle and it was on sale and I got over $100 off, which was a great deal. This bundle comes with a set of Die bundle, the Go! cube 8″ block.
The Go! cube also comes with a storage system and I must say it is super sleek and cute.
There are plenty of other sets to choose from and you can choose one that suits your budget and needs. You can also wait for a sale as that is the best time to snag one as I did. Check out this page for any sales they’re currently having.
I’ll be sharing more videos about the Accuquilt,
Future post:
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I would very much appreciate any tips…..
Till next time, Happy Quilting.