tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14623891790116752312024-03-14T04:36:28.235+00:00The PatchsmithThe Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.comBlogger448125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-23669506190720569062024-01-18T10:25:00.004+00:002024-01-18T10:40:34.158+00:00New Year - New Hobby - New Mug Rug<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/521021316/tea-and-cake-mug-rug" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="2000" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7L7sp_NhH936ZPJRuhX-pIldPe2LT5nDLfubddoc0i42o-pNYDckO2CdIL_FYpi8-mjXwZRnaWgGlw8b90c0Sdu0DvObBPbmAUOWfZm743owTAFzGpPj4E94bYqJ63RUDHygbfTXKs1L0eCGy89PczHf5ckbv7MK4DLTTA2XWL-KCxSmnxiHGY4z1GTfR/s320/Afternoon%20Tea%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/521021316/tea-and-cake-mug-rug" target="_blank">Tea and Cake Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The new year is often a time of new intentions. If you have started the year looking for a new hobby or to learn a new skill then look no further than mug rug making.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/673043827/valentine-hearts-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="1459" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkiyKxVvMmaFOw7srWp_T3cz4lE-6xLnQbw0bCvwFYRnasFpecb-3kYcR8ygH8gypo5YvAumYkI95S8RBaFRGT13RuvWAYvVNHJ_gDo6pLdRr1MtDfq7eFaRCjKq5HQQsV_RnX8ZycAjhCiUCFNkX4HSjR4GXUw6cBBY_QfkSZJFiHR0qd5cW1fib1Ra9/s320/Both%20valentine%20heart%20mug%20rugs%20.JPG" width="306" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/673043827/valentine-hearts-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Valentine Hearts Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">If you are new to mug rugs be sure to check our the <a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/p/mug-rug-basics.html" target="_blank">Mug Rug Basics </a>tab above. Here you will find all you need to know to make a little piece of fabric art for your home or to gift. </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">You can find information about applique and binding, how to download and print patterns, even how to enlarge a small mug rug pattern to make a larger accessory for your table.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-to-enlarge-pdf-mug-rug-pattern.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="2269" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6u60Pz_7Ybna24uSU3SEXSUzrxXK2nc8wwzBfCNDEZKw-7XOx4uAhmxKyu8Lz5b_x8kl0BsgOffkc4HHvcide0uxAHetqoKdo04LM2WKCn4ybYCs2atvH59p-qhgUjCbC23yYZiRqFSMXQntW1QFv113oEOsnHkMtr0oWNl_mOQbMsrSlT1QoJ060CfV/s320/Valentine%20Heart%20Runner.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-to-enlarge-pdf-mug-rug-pattern.html" target="_blank">How to Enlarge a Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In the <a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/p/tutorials-and-freebies.html" target="_blank">Freebies tab</a> you will find my FREE Rainbow mug rug pattern to help your develop and practice your skills. If you click on the Rainbow mug rug below it will take you through to a step-by-step tutorial to help you along.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-patchsmiths-rainbow-mug-rug.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1350" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NafAMMNfwAkmS72Xry4qL_rncHcmMFAF1kJp8ClhBr9j4fjK2t-TDsrbmXYQxUIl7B5s4jx0pMv0Qd4GIC-eFUuYwTRuakgHjKRZUpjJSRT0n3XcUus-FYd9FaaIN7N96PQ4OQyk7GQY91l3kGdRtD6wN6pM-PfCChpg1U-R0PbKlo1q53kCBd01h3VC/s320/Rainbow%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-patchsmiths-rainbow-mug-rug.html" target="_blank">FREE Rainbow Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">And don't forget to check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank">The Patchsmith's Etsy store</a> where you will find your next mug rug project ready for you to download and start immediately.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/784818245/butterfly-pocket-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="2000" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VegtOSncMB9vxwhCQozQkXMYJkOKqBh3Phi7x-S63WzQf0zYol3XJpqV3Fi0tMtIdaB7z5N-p9rhdqQGT8efsoaOkfP3wzIwgKg9KKwg7hcfIoeiPK-PfeBUzGxPkKRYht6HTg2iYJnYeJVWIWbRXW0rnZxSIpdbyWQuM07pDrarW7FjOCnBD3Fs4R-F/s320/Butterfly%20Pocket%20and%20biscuit.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/784818245/butterfly-pocket-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">Butterfly Pocket Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If your prefer your patterns in paperback format head over to my <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Amanda-Weatherill/author/B00FIOF9CC?" target="_blank">Amazon page </a>where you will find collections of patterns to suit all occasions. Alternatively just enter "the patchsmith" in the Amazon search bar.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amanda-Weatherill/e/B00FIOF9CC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1633083023&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2460" data-original-width="2460" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7vO9Pw1zVXnbihwNUShYmxJ8xuy1YhuplQbLv8xQh4JcZ3oSKXdB7Na6WM62uswPeUq6SWOSrKcPJdGNjm7mU9lItAZxGYV7WLSN7KAluij-FbOgfcirYG_LMMVrxdExSJWiU35rSKzsryzb5zzxhdmHr71OHrmZSu4JBFUEfGr_OVB4C4nDAG4BTsbo/s320/One%20Block%20Collage.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amanda-Weatherill/e/B00FIOF9CC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1633083023&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Just one of nine Patchsmith paperback books available via Amazon<br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So what are you waiting for? There is so much fabric fun to be had. Until next time .....</div>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-5799740788572571752023-10-01T10:36:00.000+01:002023-10-01T10:36:21.815+01:00Autumn on the Table<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="1331" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZJHXG1krmIcN9ftzI_wcXYy-HfNIDTqSq_aFqURNZd1owtuyQpT9hIB1wFQnT1VGklAaFAXtHAsxSYBDAq8WN4AlZ7VqyhzbVCygmjA8oCvzGnbdkmBWocEWBrD2ZWa2MjywQYSIDUbgJi8Y5y_AOEdcyD3JqF6KtkFQ_4i9L7UP-AkbPF5wvTW5yLBe/s320/Totema%20Mug%20Rug%20and%20Tea.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" target="_blank">Totem Mug Rug - One of ten patterns <br />from the Halloween & Thanksgiving Mug Rug book</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The nights are turning cooler and the leaves are beginning to change colour. So I am changing the mug rugs in my house to welcome the Autumnal season into my home.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Mug rugs are such a quick and easy way to create a homely touch. You can use novelty charm squares (5" squares) as in this Quilt-as-you-Go pattern from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" target="_blank">Halloween & Thanksgiving pattern book</a> (also available via Amazon):</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="1790" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynmOd2gU8xRdDW0K-q5nl0dfrn7-pu7JCmVC_v23KpvI6IDM9iX3HtqADqXLbQyy6gU9p7ujQ45l3-IMwWk41JHTx-a1Vr-vV7RfCgoCv4RooTPf6fefoUU9G5IAXzWsSJ5-J4f6Jiw26OnitzX6C9VVMZRGU9JIGkAzm8gyDD0S4UxUkEKL8fCzjQ2PY/s320/QAYG.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" target="_blank">QAYG Halloween Fun</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Or you can use shades of green, red, brown, yellow or orange from your stash: </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/726440408/pumpkin-patch-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1679" data-original-width="2000" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjbNixuAAujGgD_j9FtE6kIe-hf8BxsKQxJhKdTM3mV7NzpFmYLqtY6yjvx7Gu1paCCPPQba9cHW3Q5bnd_7x3-yVBFxd8eYmZfssNxPaU4QeI0f_c_s6CTmZAUz7jptpHSWXWkYZbO-YcsXQymIAB_v80D6hdhc45iuFBc55V0Copg0JR1QbBZjSCeAFc/s320/Heart%20Pumpkin%20Patch%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/726440408/pumpkin-patch-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Pumpkin Patch Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">You can even turn a pumpkin into a Jack-o-Lantern with a touch of black fabric or felt:</span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/726440408/pumpkin-patch-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2000" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyiweFewDPdjuf9wtYg9w7KNEH4dabZ5j3aOSWBwqsDL5tMVy7EM947xIDBB8Ol4mQNpnZIuq1Hkm_U489jS0qMMrDYyTR_eL5Q5MxYO5dr5d1KLqL5osHo2CQ48c2ZGm9ryaTAxnXSS0DPtwRZVWzqnBkMrge2sh87H9VBrupvs-2iw20dlEmDFJlusb/s320/Jack%20O%20Lantern%20Pumpkin%20Patch.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/726440408/pumpkin-patch-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Included in the Pumpkin Patch Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">And whilst you are finding scraps of black felt - look for some white to make a couple of fish-bones to add to the Moonlit Cat mug rug:</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/880293013/moonlit-cat-mug-rug-pattern-two-designs?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1385" data-original-width="2000" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnPk6RrahkKjZs5fTIpq4Af3xUm_BWsOy39OE446eCloDPjtBOVhx_NEplQsbg-TBCsdkyzNmO4jIzExIhxr5esBP6xvrEs_u0uWk0Z6LQJdRkej88at0VaIM904l9MT4jGZzUvNFi_0KH13q8Gdr88l9Do7xpXAoaEZgsOCVvpd7vXByoc-I-BjVM4tCs/s320/Moonlit%20Casual%20Cat.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/880293013/moonlit-cat-mug-rug-pattern-two-designs?" target="_blank">Moonlit Cat Mug Rug Pattern<br /><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Moonlit Cat pattern is available as a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/880293013/moonlit-cat-mug-rug-pattern-two-designs?" target="_blank">single pattern</a> or as part of the<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" target="_blank"> Halloween & Thanksgiving pattern book.</a> Either way you will also receive the Scaredy Cat version to make as well:</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/880293013/moonlit-cat-mug-rug-pattern-two-designs?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="2000" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcgEDQYKAsnGN4ZaXcIOqc1TW4C0dOLJTCqSiRknK2gKlDzsKTjlKCMLrLl-F3vIlbrAPovnmo6c7XXc48O7MtGlGeo-RcW7YH9BY5uttZ2qcAM1XyskUwvtGy6bwV7MZImhpC6chvFp1e0R__GQFVY3AJq8GSccsC5tsWIgm6hYeGa86jITYYj5un6qQ/s320/Moonlit%20Scaredy%20Cat.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/880293013/moonlit-cat-mug-rug-pattern-two-designs?" target="_blank">Moonlit Scaredy Cat Pattern<br />(included with the Moonlit Cat Pattern)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">If pennies or time are short then just make a coaster using part of a mug rug pattern: </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2022/10/ghostly-coaster.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="320" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBWPjlHmg5sKp8L7hbI772E-OnYYiMV-SV7WdezguDHZdwlvk4jGUMsJWr4C_W6GnFz1NyfrIMHUb8WjLDdq0SCzRqxphaazPY3dWJH8K4sChp-JK6qS5cS4tSaek2fWL6bLlMdrrd5ALrf2JshFLUiyUnwyZW8jNTWhOw-uFq1DDLkaA7qXiWWsckPjU/s1600/Ghostly%20coasters%20duo.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2022/10/ghostly-coaster.html" target="_blank">Click on the image for the instructions for these spooky coasters<br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Whatever fabrics you choose to use - a mug rug pattern will help you create a little bit of fabric art for your home this season. The Patchsmith's Halloween & Mug Rug pattern book will take you from Halloween to Thanksgiving with ten delicious mug rug patterns:</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2460" data-original-width="2460" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RZ9pJRSO0gAZFu18miGA2smkVGyeXYKhyphenhyphenOtwy40QjMWWP7FA1DM7Kle8rMO5p20hn17aLM0M_pBHm0apHx8YnibE3W9Z2BLlQXd7eDFYTYAUb8ptXI-GIVy4VUYA6muBmpMa8uKBn1BZ3DGt2B9CifgZ5dsuhrcl1EbQbBCsMa5jkyBpX2xEBskGaKa2/s320/Halloween%20Collage.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Available in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" target="_blank">PDF format </a>from Etsy<br />or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511566159/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1511566159&linkId=53d71b9a358b905d4e75bf3d1a195a44" target="_blank">Paperback format</a> via Amazon</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">So join with the Patchsmith this season and enjoy some eerily frugal fabric fun. Until next time.................</span></p></div><p></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-22120902733510884602023-06-24T12:36:00.003+01:002023-06-24T12:38:13.961+01:00The Perfect Summer Sewing Project<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/864488239/english-rose-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="2137" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecpUo2pHhzwT1Waw9FvY9GP3fwrU75d1SFVYDjCg1mR8TquFSFmGST8UFJ28WsOseY99ltOG4pjv4DqYxNiB4YCAXQq3iNkemqqlwB1nbrlfzstsvjOyfwcHxQ1yDpw8ga5P17t7ugMXCw7uusuNIggUvpiCcXCZkjhb7ROGXOKrvDTZpbQNUV59cLduQ/s320/English%20Rose%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/864488239/english-rose-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">English Rose Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I love summer - spending time outside at the shoreline or on the South Downs. I also love sewing but, as the temperature rises, I do not want to spend too long inside over a warm sewing machine and a hot iron. That is why mug rug making is the perfect summer sewing project.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/802125564/special-days-mug-rugs-10-mini-quilts-to?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1500" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMk83ox3vQFOHi56Slrnrng9ITsMjgEn1MlzyvADebbco6SlM3jtfleH0om9gfEPIvC6OERg-7Rt6ocqPuVU4FjzaR16JsGoqFNStaJZzAT0obOVOdwDoAkY4JBVAJIYehTYNkdJFfFrdb72It8rXe6C0y7NOyeusMFh4NvgPOXcSgCV-yCfj11A_oPIZG/s320/Flag%20Holiday%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/802125564/special-days-mug-rugs-10-mini-quilts-to?" target="_blank">Flag Holidays Mug Rug<br />from Special Days Pattern Book</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Mug rugs are quick to make - some as quick as an hour or two </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">(you can always hand finish the binding sat on a picnic rug). </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/194588100/hobby-fun-mug-rug-patterns-10-designs-to" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="1752" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDkkZOGADulvMepAxI2I2LAvEpi3jjPlBRCKe0If2uTERNkspnKLhAWUlF6T33mS7uI6xYwOnAywlVFVMzRD0DknzE5OHBasIVZWskyCsOszuB3I2ccI37qv_mXsMXkYSPBFqiJd3Gnos4_UK2odkLYz15R-n6mkKnutXQ3s6E7Aw_AhPoywfAO3kpCpN/s320/Holiday%20Snaps.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/194588100/hobby-fun-mug-rug-patterns-10-designs-to" target="_blank">Photography Mug Rug<br />from Hobby & Fun Pattern Book</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mug rugs use whatever fabrics you have to hand meaning less time spent shopping for supplies and more pennies for an ice-cream cone or afternoon tea.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/521021316/tea-and-cake-mug-rug" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1670" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhlqHYpKLFmiNC735A7yWgNiQgtGPwCmqx8QNtowz87XNtGt2RyvFvM5K5tJkgbbK1Yh40rBbvzmejWo78WnWFjAdcBe-5t27M59Zqj5zeBj-RbiIB9FdNwfSfufkm6LvPHQkZGNhPpH2kN_Ce8bAGMIeDSlepQRWFszegwAOpDv1dTZyZzpqjMHqM_7h/s320/Tea%20and%20Cake%20Country%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/521021316/tea-and-cake-mug-rug" target="_blank">Tea and Cake Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And, with just a little time and very little cost, you can create a unique, handmade gift for family, friends or even yourself. Leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/640629064/swimmer-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1449" data-original-width="2200" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQFCCufxxBRd4WpSUTqYo-n_x5X3asv0ulLnGrf8q3Z8a0_YUv_kysnnAFmsO5LHHpB5nMjq2oXPW1hQvzrLJBKQih7U9v7Mo0-0wzHAMCfqFXAWeg4SzKwylecAQHJlEdOBvoPzRcXhCRO8eoJaddJwR4fL7_F_A1BCM8iJ4_ntfalHnuykh4jHvh7rr/s320/swimmer1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/640629064/swimmer-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Swimmer Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What a perfect reminder of those lazy, summer sewing days. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-67571699389645792142023-04-23T17:04:00.003+01:002023-04-23T17:08:07.554+01:00The Patchsmith's Summer Fun Pattern Book<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3223" data-original-width="2581" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORlyL8Nd8oWCrpYIW9Lm6hsXBDAmxtYZPZXSn-WbUsz8dMQqCt8STfpQdh9nYQHPk_wpETPk_klS0AE-TFYb_PqCLrmPG3TotYMdFfZ3Trt2qn-TYHNXV3O4CNZyxw3_6tLF_W-E2jjNPFlCGYyNarNsbKOQEhjoF12NQAGjNsGVCHNTikAFMamRCzw/s320/Summer%20Fun%20Front%20Cover.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="256" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank">The Patchsmith's Summer Fun Paperback </a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is a new Patchsmith mug rug pattern book available - Summer Fun Mug Rug Patterns. Included are ten fun patterns to help you bring summer home. Six of the mug rug patterns are from my most popular summer patterns available individually on Etsy. Such as:</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/784818245/butterfly-pocket-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="2000" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6HAcoRo54k4C5vRma1uJMFMNPKahZTuh-sUWpoHnLyLghxCH7-jtq7LI8EAvuUH7AtcmcjnsFLSFHSFJw71M9EGSCXR0TaXUgM7wds6e8fc3GxflICWjmCOFLNPA7WdN05GaVmwHKJpTYq-V7-MZxIXJFmGzfyiS1Mr0F9c10oKgmXBT8dNAG5b2IQ/s320/Butterfly%20Pocket%20and%20biscuit.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/784818245/butterfly-pocket-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">Butterfly Pocket Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/195028963/summer-watermelon-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1500" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7P-r9qYAiGDrxSkHyDRUbW5t8MGIeDCxojtw2t1vZ_QqezfU7jaGL9ejrmBuEe_jt5y9Uvx8KulBJ5dQeZiSeppIN7HOT5WYsXldTl-asyC_ZDJOVMYcKIywEjh7pLzc6SKCJHTKf8TPrCaF-pIBLBNBvDDCEYlV7KwqKmQqiWp3zSo-x3seGFkWvw/s320/SF%20Watermelon%20MR.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/195028963/summer-watermelon-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">Watermelon Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164917289/beach-huts-and-whales-pattern-pack-two" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1585" data-original-width="2096" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMwEh77-bAQwgmNBifOoUFFhewReGw-wiJfgfSAZWdrIUdOAYyFaROTO5LtuqYsopFPq7is0sFcpPwH0FdXtiAd_TPp2sU-Xzjiwtztf_KFSrtZ6FT86pPUVltx9YPtF2LBklex-BaX6F2OiDNbqMEVM2kRtuHZSKGQt9Km6CpaaYVWqAJ03wEW1Z1w/s320/Beach%20Huts.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164917289/beach-huts-and-whales-pattern-pack-two" target="_blank">Beach Huts Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">All of these patterns are available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank">Etsy store</a> (just click on the photos above to go through to the individual pattern).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">However, there are four patterns in the Summer Fun book that are unique to this book:</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1111" data-original-width="1500" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJ79FkIsGZtOQ5FqCcnfyKpV1wMogxVVnk3WsHu3e3Q9YFW3ljded_BtACTjGBCItnwUPpdbBwyBLHS35o5TG9GvuDyDNEjwr7V77HTYRKnE7Hq9hVTZCyWzfnsqdYiu_mlDkAMq5POBF7qf76YJ-O3ufTg-Zq30uVzGgdjqOC0Z3vaEGfsh1Wwrx8A/s320/SF%20Summer%20Garden%20Slant1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank">Flower Garden Mug Rug </a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2000" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcdNOC8Re3QwnLgIu778E3lUFEDzewOiqViGz6WuNAR6_CfyjNl21bw1CXLoauqs5BGXcYQyWJQnkzeUCk5mKhVhTLwwa-G0IJXA65sqliVYp-Y3rO_ZcsBDEIKXVFIwJU13YA2IDtl6IXt0YfmipbGxtphpJ_JK38IgquihqShSX4Nn2tP-lDs8jSg/s320/Ticker%20Tape%20Pattern%20POD.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank">Ticker Tape Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1200" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf9d89PylfeQN5UJuBLT8e9H_YJOkS1ugIjhhakt8KqppmnawCuUYbmOeMHfbvy04MFMF6aCoA99fl0Xz5GUuuMsZF7963p3bFrnc5PazAzLGznaKNRt8vZ7JXG3wfDIqygt6sSW8QaUeR-SUMIRoJrfgaqnqtxM_tRbwuQNgnQw2F338MZf0jcQcpA/s320/SF%20Topiary%20MR%20Pattern.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank">Topiary Trees Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1500" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzuXPWS0A5gps0VIXzMWoVfJI6AHs2KS-ee7qd5tGJcpYtO237pK4njNMW_T5ucA4T0IK7ET6ABd1Kx3T4cuak6EXvhX5vDKgSCtteLBMioOheWYU7qxjhPzIincHOjQlENE1MOxtoCgVL77R9ApefTOWE111ToR1AI7z3Fhx6AkJanktQHezJBQC-A/s320/SF%20Harbourside%20MR.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank">Harbourside Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Summer-Fun-Mug-Rug/dp/B0C1JD2YBG?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9802b775ce4112a88a9f7dd42b2be1ff" target="_blank">Summer Fun pattern book</a> is currently only available in paperback via Amazon but I am finalizing the PDF version and will let you know as soon as it is up and ready in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank">Etsy store</a>.</span></p><p></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-30224074675657702362023-03-02T09:53:00.001+00:002023-03-02T09:55:20.772+00:00St Patrick's Day Mug Rugs<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1386" data-original-width="1744" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IM_6lP1_p2G-irP9oKxDVatcKWQco9TL-62BKS_aQ1QBFOBcTZ0FiSejWisLphM4XoDvwwHG5l5I2cSoHp4J17Qz6TyjpPoqMrcv3IKpT5gq2jjMSFCLNAIvxV07r0_61h5LAdggs3-60EV6MTllvlnUfUaj73182EYhwHgb-xdPh-9eDllU0pEq1A/s320/St%20Patrick%20Day%20Gnome%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">St Patrick's Day version of Nordic Gnomes Mug Rug </a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Sometimes all it takes is an additional free pattern sheet to turn a mug rug into a season special. So it is with my Nordic Gnomes Mug Rug pattern.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2000" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKN9ljtg_A_BeX5A3WhbNGlSmE1B3RPSlgF-SPuf3y5wEIJpUMtC6wPRGCKwnGmPQlC2HnukB3Z7FAI7i4C5EyLgwnA74W9iVkbTbzzyvTTrMOZYxCrNS7jl3XTRh-KO3nyWuO0LLUaWOygx7WYmu99It7zfNPCHEKOSZh_PfyOeWZDLsFx_EqTn57A/s320/Nordic%20Gnomes%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Nordic Gnomes Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">With every purchase you receive an additional pattern sheet to turn the Nordic Gnomes into St Patrick's Day gnomes. </span><p></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Of course, you may just prefer to celebrate St Patrick's Day with a shamrock.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/517307431/st-patricks-day-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="2071" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjaNjIq9GJpcWDplr7LpiBjwq0zWuSfoPRwuctIyKBBU8KL4jhl0slLnYFEXxrGSdTmC4HbQa5E8hwMDlMv0qQ8MKAhAoJpoCUdcvc4rJMiWgBzpL7cKSz0ujaIuppxEn7pINc6iuW-2diAGwyq4xFGQcjxWm3CIlkIPgMen5kjXAzcGBzul7bSVc_9w/s320/St%20Patrick's%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/517307431/st-patricks-day-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">St Patrick's Day Mug Rug pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">I love celebrating special days using a few scraps and an hour or two in my sewing room, don't you?</span>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-48721441193697428132023-01-18T11:47:00.009+00:002023-01-18T12:29:12.069+00:00Chinese New Year of the Rabbit<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996697418541" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1807" data-original-width="2262" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDkNKA-B_GjYTHnZggoRyentU6o4CbJh3ibGo4s6IXxKgODyvPPw3opLxkglgrXtoKO4bVcRPjQuI1beIPzOByn01zg9Op8tilEtFXulbphp8x1iyRLcmTGmN0tEnp9_1UZbZQzivOhGlCeF0mRlAmFazHBkTUJ7fzFzzKkwaGFXOOLkDdqesSzuMHg/s320/Chinese%20Water%20Rabbit%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996697418541" target="_blank">The Patchsmith's Black Water Rabbit Mug Rug<br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For
many the New Year celebrations are behind us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For others they are about to begin with the Chinese New Year of the rabbit – the black water rabbit to be precise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I have just the thing
to help you celebrate:</span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LVAvli0WNsRbp_JKGa-2JnY2BzbwOm3v/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFWNmJRoM1-U0F9AT9tkDtSp_2rBwkbQ7Q_hWlnps4b2bhBGgENKnRyXdNy4SNJKLOQhdBwHwxf8PkEY66LUn6nZS_yM6plFbzV209y84u_gC2LFBjW4a2ZsdNkv7ykNTV_YqMDSwnPUB16TCzSdffJ4k_gTSRTjrtludrjahSodgWHj5ZmCfJl4yEA/w199-h200/Chinese%20Applique%20jpg.jpg" width="199" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LVAvli0WNsRbp_JKGa-2JnY2BzbwOm3v/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">a FREE ‘Chinese Good Fortune’ applique template</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">You can use this template alongside my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/226043715/bunny-hop-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Bunny Hop mug rug pattern</a>.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Alternatively, you could create a coaster
using just the Chinese Good Fortune templates.</span></div><p></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/226043715/bunny-hop-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1800" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEKIIR7g2Mz7NDg5yP6hySyCQoKmL4yLPhabWTBt0VGh5CUwJ1mbC5gI7nsu8-YnvNu0dtlqcN1muwjthC2Rvb5GILA29IzGimVrCnGzSmIumsFzQ7x0KmVTAtakf6c8uCIE4L2r_m9MBQpOZeFtiAI4QB6ccK1X9ST39ZVaWUmsBqCtZ54gnZQEEdQ/s320/Bunny%20Hop%20Mug%20Rug%20Close%20Up.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/226043715/bunny-hop-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">The Patchsmith's Bunny Hop Mug Rug Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
wish to create your own Black Water Rabbit mug rug you will need my Bunny Hop mug
rug pattern.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Follow the instructions in
the pattern to applique one black rabbit, the circle and the ‘Good Fortune’ pieces
from the FREE Chinese Good Fortune templates onto your mug rug background</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/226043715/bunny-hop-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="1793" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzC_HZTGjw7QVVWqfISRnbUuK9Ki0-xDej9O7T6bVwWz-S6p8akY9fhUhAOXJVLYYwKXGQLRFECc3A6Aq9b7XKncwxQmbGHmxcbXqDbyn_0SX3q5Qz4PI9oQVL2PxLrEQX3Aat0ibERi_5zPdoydI0sWVVGb4wUBe7Op5PBJtYf0lJNtTAJia41nYuA/s320/Silhouette%20Bunnies%20Close%20Up.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/226043715/bunny-hop-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">You could create a water background using strips of fabric</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If however, you wish to create a smaller coaster
using just the Good Fortune template, you can find instructions on quick-fuse
applique <a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2013/01/quick-fuse-applique.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/640629064/swimmer-mug-rug-pattern" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1449" data-original-width="2200" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOTInYGouP_ScKu99JzHFTeEspTzyd-YgsoT4H3q9isbBYXbQBM58fJu1zIr_TffS69YcPtGC_BHwCvAzNdqpXpHRdTl3-geR6mmoLBiCBZIIqLjTkahsOH1Okb1Vf9kz2Bt4d1q_c_ox-I9Y8wNZxA438CnCH7FN-0-CGm5Muz08zAN8g2Q39MsObQ/s320/swimmer1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added two waves from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/640629064/swimmer-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">Swimmer pattern</a> to the background but much of it is covered by the applique.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I recommend using felt for the calligraphy templates as they are small and a little fiddly. I would also recommend reading through my article on <a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2013/01/quick-fuse-applique.html" target="_blank">Quick Fuse Applique</a> for hints and tips. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FD2OiWnXUWalcfu9hOL_z5jQG48_oRX8I8lgnUrGL0LzWs0wyBl3GUe1cNJ-Z112KMqws19_ibXoL3zt-SgDE6Qz4Azmtv2Z2GwQbHKOEKFKALu_I9nPOyRIlkvPcUN1psABJhlTj9n-QF034wqqjuu0C_CpTlEX5c2_4ODeJObYkf6lUc6oChWYsw/s1190/Chinese%20Good%20Fortune%20Applique.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1147" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FD2OiWnXUWalcfu9hOL_z5jQG48_oRX8I8lgnUrGL0LzWs0wyBl3GUe1cNJ-Z112KMqws19_ibXoL3zt-SgDE6Qz4Azmtv2Z2GwQbHKOEKFKALu_I9nPOyRIlkvPcUN1psABJhlTj9n-QF034wqqjuu0C_CpTlEX5c2_4ODeJObYkf6lUc6oChWYsw/s320/Chinese%20Good%20Fortune%20Applique.jpg" width="308" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Felt hides a multitude of sins</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use a small
pair of sharp scissors for cutting out the shapes and, if your cutting isn’t very neat, consider securing the pieces using a blanket stitch, either by hand or machine.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">This will hide many imperfections.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If your cutting is smooth
however, you can use a simple straight stitch on top of the applique shapes to
secure them to your mug rug/coaster.</span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/226043715/bunny-hop-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1310" data-original-width="1708" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5MXNVDzPMGGriqU0iynkfN4eTrLBZlev39XTv1ILeqkny-UOb9asVP1DNySFZaMuWKuKZLRJ62Ixfqjdp3Q49mrRabVTJlUO6GPKNdZDiqec_G5lJRwlhecf8E3Ogy2vFyLbzqmlGAxUcbUCs5n8XjLW-eXjIPn2TL2uHZFnjlpjm97z8kPaaplRsA/s320/Bunny%20in%20Veg%20Patch%20Close%20Up.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/226043715/bunny-hop-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">This version is also included in my Bunny Hop Mug Rug Pattern<br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Which
just leaves me to wish you all a </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>VERY HAPPY 2023</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>FULL OF FUN, FABRIC AND GOOD FORTUNE</b></span></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-70501117859111794292022-12-24T11:07:00.000+00:002022-12-24T11:08:38.302+00:00Have a Happy Christmas <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;">Sending
you Christmas wishes across the globe ….</span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/673837109/christmas-delivery-mug-rug-pattern?" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1228" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcPSL6QKElq5cViHGE_lN9VXStGaejB84sv0Jqdb8Rp30EhwKNsTvKJosXZdb9rpFTZaALeu_fl1ubt9MyWuk7jb1ivZI-KN_RcHtzj_IHVFuVxwvbIgwKvNBP-EV9UYPdOWHI8Ghjg-SqB7Qcv51ycjuKfZ7MWi2wjyNKsfr520Cdc60mbMML8uvLw/s320/Christmas%20Delivery%20Pattern%20Photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">… and
wishing you peace and happiness for</span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">the year
ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-63756256975358207852022-10-21T09:12:00.007+01:002023-10-01T10:35:07.044+01:00Ghostly Coaster<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164891263/halloween-witch-and-ghost-pattern-pack?" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkB87XejezkfPZq-Cn36i48rn77VGjANtBLXAne5Re_Xj7agVnX0MlLusJhz7NgXMwQBXDPODW7SnOtrLL_YFOtLDv489Wp7TGPT0RmqAzTApJl3DtEIZBGYvn41IFbCyEJzvvwWLDK_lc/s320/Blue+Ghost.jpg" width="319" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164891263/halloween-witch-and-ghost-pattern-pack?" target="_blank">Ghostly Coaster</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Life is busy - I get it. Even a mug rug just isn't possible - no problem. But a coaster which can be stitched on the machine and finished by hand - eerily possible. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And here is how using The Patchsmith's <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164891263/halloween-witch-and-ghost-pattern-pack?" target="_blank">Ghostly Duo mug rug pattern</a> (also available in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" target="_blank">Halloween & Thanksgiving pattern book</a>) .......</span><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">1. First - choose your fabric (the hardest part of any task for me!). For each Ghostly coaster y</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">ou will need:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> One 6" square</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> Two 3</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">½" x 6" rectangles</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> One 6" square of lightweight batting/wadding</span><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.4px;"> One 6" square of fusible webbing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> Fabric for your ghost </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164891263/halloween-witch-and-ghost-pattern-pack?" target="_blank"> Ghostly Duo mug rug pattern </a></span><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.4px;">(<i>Tip: I cut my ghosts from an old white linen table cloth as it is a bit thicker than quilting fabric and I know it will wash well. Felt also works well as it stops the background showing through.</i>)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">2. Fold under 1/4" along the 6” edge of one of the rectangles of fabric as shown and press.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEETB3QWsWEt4NvTOSmmucH8147zBkJFoVtMsjsrV4fb0ha4m1DGXa5n7r7d5quoCBb00TDZTsXZZUAQQbP1MhRq-YX_bkP9evb4p81YiVIeVdLCWovUgUe6ru484E7Wu8VdDxsMzgnXIg/s1600/Fabric+Pressed+Edge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEETB3QWsWEt4NvTOSmmucH8147zBkJFoVtMsjsrV4fb0ha4m1DGXa5n7r7d5quoCBb00TDZTsXZZUAQQbP1MhRq-YX_bkP9evb4p81YiVIeVdLCWovUgUe6ru484E7Wu8VdDxsMzgnXIg/s200/Fabric+Pressed+Edge.jpg" width="145" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">3. Applique a ghost onto the center of the 6” fabric square following the instructions in the pattern. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Place lightweight batting behind the appliqued square and quilt around the ghost. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996696039773/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimSyKUjxL3xsiE50ISm5-GywrLxxoSzGRh8PNkpaoFI1mopF2bb6Y_MH1_dKwVko7OFjNSHrLZ96bgJ6EP3HU_UzR0q1baBTGO9-m-Pbhmy1xqRFwBW9xjZvbw_jMTxDCkWYvz3JaS4xN/s320/Ghost+Coaster+3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996696039773/" target="_blank">Applique and quilt around your ghost ...</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">4. Next lay the two backing rectangles r</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">ight sides facing </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">upwards, </b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">so that the rectangle with the folded edge overlaps the other rectangle slightly, creating a </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">6” square (<i>the folded edge should lie on top</i>).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkiMgzG6YeeY2KSdCYR2vD9f4mcCl8sG_mc17VEfsv-h7rcbmATmpcXl5TS5aydlaEcr8uBCG5AgheyxEy3bXjABsZ2g2XMkQ7ii7zVSUpImRhgN283Ss2kwO4FopZZ-tsStfCp3PCCR-/s1600/Ghost+Coaster+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkiMgzG6YeeY2KSdCYR2vD9f4mcCl8sG_mc17VEfsv-h7rcbmATmpcXl5TS5aydlaEcr8uBCG5AgheyxEy3bXjABsZ2g2XMkQ7ii7zVSUpImRhgN283Ss2kwO4FopZZ-tsStfCp3PCCR-/s320/Ghost+Coaster+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">5. Place the appliquéd ghost square on top – right side facing </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">downwards</b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">. Pin to secure.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">You should be able to see the quilted line quite easily. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-ICq1dMVFF5jcf3k0h7ljz3hGK-iozOT8iTwI0-SHz1o_eyxCFib1tXkhZEKxUypGCVgGIlplBu-JKdp0M6qnwFo91T117KliTspxi8NieNNrsBzNTH2hcpNd5Nvs-sxX8QV-IQrE2pK/s1600/Ghost+Coaster+5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-ICq1dMVFF5jcf3k0h7ljz3hGK-iozOT8iTwI0-SHz1o_eyxCFib1tXkhZEKxUypGCVgGIlplBu-JKdp0M6qnwFo91T117KliTspxi8NieNNrsBzNTH2hcpNd5Nvs-sxX8QV-IQrE2pK/s320/Ghost+Coaster+5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">6. Now stitch all the way around the ghost, approximately ½” outside of the quilted line. Accuracy is not essential and smooth corners will work better than pointy ones. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwRnrxZRMylO4xWShzz8jqLCtADQPqr7Lv_NKptGvxVsayvx_PtLXR4aytmkysVimJxdKZaoAEcGCIXvzrA6ek3-wxjgl94pkNA4QDXbocKbioN5E16j6ip3VzHOkniOaZbUDutt8SqxZ/s1600/Ghost+Coaster+6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwRnrxZRMylO4xWShzz8jqLCtADQPqr7Lv_NKptGvxVsayvx_PtLXR4aytmkysVimJxdKZaoAEcGCIXvzrA6ek3-wxjgl94pkNA4QDXbocKbioN5E16j6ip3VzHOkniOaZbUDutt8SqxZ/s320/Ghost+Coaster+6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">7. Once you have stitched all the way around - trim all layers approximately ¼” from the outline stitching. Take care not to snip any stitches.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJQT7xnUUanxvCWBMJptqTMWde5f8M38NbMNB1PEmT65aR1hf4Vzij_Eq-2700qXqJw0GyJYQnnSRtEuWxdLvTxP8NHeUmg_03PX63oX9__LrpXM0pqSF0bdHpllOO0L_kKmWUxcP40cQ/s1600/Ghost+Coaster+7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJQT7xnUUanxvCWBMJptqTMWde5f8M38NbMNB1PEmT65aR1hf4Vzij_Eq-2700qXqJw0GyJYQnnSRtEuWxdLvTxP8NHeUmg_03PX63oX9__LrpXM0pqSF0bdHpllOO0L_kKmWUxcP40cQ/s320/Ghost+Coaster+7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">8. Turning out is simple because of the overlapping back. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFFvm2iJ0y-bNsaoHfHUdKC8daMtvSZ7x3PyroEcPpMLx7jmxqvC4VMO9AlcvwmrI8zj5Y-jbXL9xhQdkUmPy1RAY745eL1O9bBHmOQR4Y66Lbaq2pxgCKbrIpkL93hYu31fCeNcz7pw6/s1600/Ghost+Coaster+8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFFvm2iJ0y-bNsaoHfHUdKC8daMtvSZ7x3PyroEcPpMLx7jmxqvC4VMO9AlcvwmrI8zj5Y-jbXL9xhQdkUmPy1RAY745eL1O9bBHmOQR4Y66Lbaq2pxgCKbrIpkL93hYu31fCeNcz7pw6/s320/Ghost+Coaster+8.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">(<i>I run my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G2TXQO0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00G2TXQO0&linkCode=as2&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkId=NS7KS7YQO3Z6QNAW" target="_blank">Clover Turner</a> </i></span><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><i>all along the inside of the seam to ensure it is fully turned out</i>.) </span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164891263/halloween-witch-and-ghost-pattern-pack?" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfsHvcgBG-aIg1gNdYTI55Aoy7CyOE-W77DNS3OemT29h0VOnM5JFnOvd3qX7qV5Wj9tJ7yBqhHnPmf3JquuTU9F9UdoXS7pDNOeJ9E4mN1WdD-_6DjsYYI9RaDckGT4-Oea5vUzEnklL0/s200/Ghost+Coaster+9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164891263/halloween-witch-and-ghost-pattern-pack?" target="_blank">Pink Ghostly Coaster</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">9. Give the ghoulish coaster a good pressing and slip-stitch the envelope back closed. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSDXoG9OTnTuZndV_WqoIOrBaGRtyrHRCcfBV2GOEX_aIvZv5sIl__GPBakIQAiyZIHXJASBHu3EstdhUapyMtrrDsgO5t-c4zfzTNQUP5ftUV_gc8uHFyQQZr3ekFFL8Jeumbnrps4zY_/s1600/Ghost+Coaster+10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSDXoG9OTnTuZndV_WqoIOrBaGRtyrHRCcfBV2GOEX_aIvZv5sIl__GPBakIQAiyZIHXJASBHu3EstdhUapyMtrrDsgO5t-c4zfzTNQUP5ftUV_gc8uHFyQQZr3ekFFL8Jeumbnrps4zY_/s320/Ghost+Coaster+10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Easy? You bet. So much so you could whip up a whole gang of ghoulish ghosts for your children, nephews, nieces, grandchildren and ... oh yes, yourself. <i>This method would also work well for other shapes.</i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164891263/halloween-witch-and-ghost-pattern-pack?" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7eglbtir8ztW6Bq6mXaf7vclAGkLF4tUwfMMiMWgbAHw6QVwLQHr2_Aj4UyJ7ORAZqlrgqsHVA0yeFvHO6HrzXKLVYsI2IT2daHi_ZZymj1pDlqJ6MICov0HBcy7IHa0CNoJO-N6llqH/s320/Ghostly+duo1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164891263/halloween-witch-and-ghost-pattern-pack?" target="_blank">Perfect for those Halloween cocktails</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">And if you would prefer a book of Halloween mug rug patterns you will find a paperback version on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511566159/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511566159&linkCode=as2&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkId=5YDYQ4A43GDIRCEE" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or a </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;" target="_blank">PDF version</a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> in my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank"> Etsy store</a>. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini?" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKF3nKTXR8JQzA89ZU493FgiTmaViYB3ESVzovtw2DYX26PkQwdtj9bb8oyaLBlKVZoGygoYe90vxOmMELudYZGo3MX_r-cs9d164KSaqUP1zA6t2-b_GVPnllSqCpSCzaN5EHAvKBg0T/s200/Halloween.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/201363695/halloween-thanksgiving-mug-rugs-10-mini?" target="_blank">Halloween & Thanksgiving Mug Rug Booklet</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><br /></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">Until next time ..... enjoy the Halloween fun and games and keep safe.</span></div></div>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-77647958095399868142022-10-10T10:11:00.000+01:002022-10-10T10:13:42.669+01:00Christmas Mug Rugs Paperback edition - REDUCED FOR A LIMITED TIME<h3 style="text-align: center;"> Amazon have reduced my </h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Patchsmiths-Christmas-Mug-Rugs-Designs/dp/1503043193/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=manionehundth-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=239be2c60501fbcc134d37cbb03777ff&camp=1634&creative=6738" target="_blank">CHRISTMAS MUG RUGS PATTERN BOOK</a> </h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">in Great Britain and parts of Europe.</h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Patchsmiths-Christmas-Mug-Rugs-Designs/dp/1503043193/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=manionehundth-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=239be2c60501fbcc134d37cbb03777ff&camp=1634&creative=6738vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnD_mzrgpnawkx7dwrCKnseI60y_1gU-nyKtwXPiwKvwZDzQveJBrVshhABpcvuSSZaY-KKg4ggY6KfGxGVfOTvWtDtH2UI9PZjM-TGvDd39NKmZjVhg0Kr2MvyXG6Blt_YV6YrC9PENIISg4WbuxF5hRY7NkyfmxFTIcVQO1qilowN75b430bj831CA/s1487/Christmas%20%20Front%20Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1487" data-original-width="1206" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnD_mzrgpnawkx7dwrCKnseI60y_1gU-nyKtwXPiwKvwZDzQveJBrVshhABpcvuSSZaY-KKg4ggY6KfGxGVfOTvWtDtH2UI9PZjM-TGvDd39NKmZjVhg0Kr2MvyXG6Blt_YV6YrC9PENIISg4WbuxF5hRY7NkyfmxFTIcVQO1qilowN75b430bj831CA/s320/Christmas%20%20Front%20Cover.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Click on the picture to grab yourself a copy </div><div style="text-align: center;">before it reverts back to its normal price (which is still a bargain). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Patchsmiths-Christmas-Mug-Rugs-Designs/dp/1503043193/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=manionehundth-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=239be2c60501fbcc134d37cbb03777ff&camp=1634&creative=6738" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n2581hcRlcVyo7epXjvxdn3mo357xYwOEjYqNROjBHymnE00op7dRSrqIAnH-JASNp4af_fvz0-fCGy4TxT_3btukkJZ61FZPquY76NxPTam1JCL5LKnx8dgUAlx7_5x_7MszWOljTYuOL13fCPVrxRX1Ytsa5Hv5AySVNXquhkGB36FkKPDMXKNjQ/s320/Christmas%20Mug%20Rugs%20Collage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All these patterns in one handy paperback book.</div></h3>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-31411390500685980822022-09-08T09:13:00.005+01:002022-09-08T09:29:42.769+01:00Scrappy September - Free 6" Paper-Pieced String Block Template<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbprzv3Q5n9MsaRDSK7foZtwPOXPIn639yKpqZa0aqHgc4B6idc_DIaiBmWwQVaJZ0Q3M1g5ShEla1zvNUQsrFWhaQFyHpLhyst9V-z_BPlzazLrFc61ow1P1ESH0Yq1-4KdxU6_z1kge93TGndHgN0NqHPOuZKDijN3jv76qpIXtyT4DgX1VfVpnMwg/s3500/runner%20top.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="3500" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbprzv3Q5n9MsaRDSK7foZtwPOXPIn639yKpqZa0aqHgc4B6idc_DIaiBmWwQVaJZ0Q3M1g5ShEla1zvNUQsrFWhaQFyHpLhyst9V-z_BPlzazLrFc61ow1P1ESH0Yq1-4KdxU6_z1kge93TGndHgN0NqHPOuZKDijN3jv76qpIXtyT4DgX1VfVpnMwg/s320/runner%20top.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A quick and easy Autumn table runner</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">The Fat
Quarter Shop is hosting a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=929603&u=1068283&m=68500&urllink=blog%2Efatquartershop%2Ecom%2F6%2Dscrappy%2Dquilt%2Dpatterns%2Dfqs%2Dscrappy%2Dseptember%2F&afftrack=" target="_blank">Scrappy September giveaway</a> with free scrap happy block patterns and the chance to
win a Fat Quarter Shop token.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I thought I would join in. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">I like to make small projects so I am using my scraps to make an autumnal table runner for my coffee table. And here is how I did it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695635646" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="1633" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_m1TRxRhj2wNj2cNOAIiEIoWqWMHVB5ra6rMumeZQWw6UkZnW5mFCEmYT9Fs76PTS5GF279jBz2HCE5x1RbSB-YPiK5Upojqi-nSQAPDyE0ZAdQtbn17lIIR33PYQLHeiGpwr0OagdbHDQ0PRzl4Z2Lqjhm3hrFL4fHgDW4QknSw-ZY5RYUOanNcokQ/s320/Pumpkin%20Block%2012%20inch.jpg" width="315" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695635646" target="_blank">A large scrappy pumpkin block</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Firstly, you will need two 12" (finished size) pumpkin blocks of your choosing. I chose to enlarge the 6" Orange Pumpkin block from my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Patchsmiths-Sampler-Blocks-Quilt-Applique/dp/1985335697?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=49deed3dde12b4977d1d00b256257cdf&camp=1789&creative=9325" target="_blank">Sampler Quilt Block pattern book</a> - if you want to resize the block from my book you will need to cut the block pieces as follows:</span><p></p><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Piece A: 2½” x 10½” rectangles</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Piece B: 2” x 2½” rectangle<br /></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Piece C: 2½” squares<br /></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Piece D: 3¾” x 2½” rectangles<br /></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Piece E: 2½” squares<br /></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Piece F: 2” squares </span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">You will also need <b>six</b> 6</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">" String Blocks (finished size). </span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695635650" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1766" data-original-width="1918" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlxKfvRjTg_jSnjfBbcvPWehrnyembqMSLuUq79qDki7is_ZjbFIGUcxYTB6Rvfjm5WLHWq8zze9z0tfDARFJ_STi8adNLD0WjrVYR9_mXevBjGTe5YKLxYEKQ-Up2hUa72tR1opSD-_IzgYWS0Iz47YjRBcWr8U-PQfn6nHQhkrXbug183Znzf8nW_A/s320/Six%20Inch%20string%20block.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695635650" target="_blank">You will need six of these blocks</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have creased a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Rtrfd7PvzJqxhHzrqQ1fOnqdSLCbdK5/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">FREE Paper-Pieced String Block Template</a> which you can download by clicking on the image below. <i>Just </i></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>print it onto ordinary printer paper or trace it onto baking parchment. There are lots of tutorials and videos online showing how to paper-piece if you are new to this method.</i></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i><br /></i></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Rtrfd7PvzJqxhHzrqQ1fOnqdSLCbdK5/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="530" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJuy9_wt00ZCYHw8SWH1SfWPZqkIh-RZGcia1xWTg0QU1Q9hPSkOwysE1GWTLIR8FtlhDHd-meTuOEGoE2q7e8oOoB7-0TMXRZEv_UGaOdR84_A5hSilE07YwPsUZGUNHp-VGX9CCo7N8T7RF2T0QiUyJ8MTvqRnNxgI8oTJ09fairmMaoMJWBKlE0A/w197-h200/string%20block.JPG" width="197" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Rtrfd7PvzJqxhHzrqQ1fOnqdSLCbdK5/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">The Patchsmith's 6" String Block Template</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I decided to keep my colour palette to autumnal greens and browns for this project.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDG-VMS9gJm0iXEg004HLd_Op24lUqHfGSBLArGJtUfcdVK_NNbBv1Qy0-PRJ7lWC5fuE9Kij8daFU58GKL05bx5vRkKZC_SP4b91ITSNCrK-xJ9l51gUbL0jsI00eRzj9UihQX0LWFNb4cTCOzFl3q29xmAA3OrVUif11AL5MC4W-PPqrkv60zXQaw/s1499/Four%20string%20blocks%20ready.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1493" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDG-VMS9gJm0iXEg004HLd_Op24lUqHfGSBLArGJtUfcdVK_NNbBv1Qy0-PRJ7lWC5fuE9Kij8daFU58GKL05bx5vRkKZC_SP4b91ITSNCrK-xJ9l51gUbL0jsI00eRzj9UihQX0LWFNb4cTCOzFl3q29xmAA3OrVUif11AL5MC4W-PPqrkv60zXQaw/s320/Four%20string%20blocks%20ready.jpg" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You will need six string blocks for the runner</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Then it was a simple case of putting the blocks together starting with stitching four of the string blocks together</span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> to create one large 12</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">½" central string block. <i>You don't need to match seams but you can if you want.</i></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695635687" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="1672" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzg2pyFpdCnpwsi91HVWkF-xfqezR-rAvxrNJ0W2ss2i4Fntcgbiu1VbuJKdiVHGdN8e2tWVI3SjDTReBsuHGZ3c4YGkkwHdrIMHcRMc2HbYSg4Z_r5jdMcZd7P0FJcUbpRwpX1iPIbpMIKnFzxHGeYMJCGXDHweI1vCLXnoLIeG3vfgpq6vN80mbDQ/s320/Large%20string%20block.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695635687" target="_blank">One large block of scrappy strings</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">To make the side sections of the runner I stitched the two remaining 6" string blocks together to create one string rectangle measuring 6</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">½ x 1</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">2½". </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxBFbAMgCp9Of20c_Oioq814MLRp0VxH8CTMrpKY4r4q4fV_1PnCv--ccVAUCfrpwID4OhnSNlRIwTCJ5A5V6skdDQF-vEGQRabqn9B21kelEvfc-9cm53JJvk1sgQfc7xIHTfp6iiYXGvgmUgQVAU6vL7qktQk-zq2Fl1ly8wFDfvoMBBz4L2RzXTg/s413/One%20plus%20one%20sidebar.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="214" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxBFbAMgCp9Of20c_Oioq814MLRp0VxH8CTMrpKY4r4q4fV_1PnCv--ccVAUCfrpwID4OhnSNlRIwTCJ5A5V6skdDQF-vEGQRabqn9B21kelEvfc-9cm53JJvk1sgQfc7xIHTfp6iiYXGvgmUgQVAU6vL7qktQk-zq2Fl1ly8wFDfvoMBBz4L2RzXTg/w104-h200/One%20plus%20one%20sidebar.JPG" width="104" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">Which I then cut in half lengthwise to create two 3</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">¼” x </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">2½" rectangles.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGQwmWu4YcXM88ZFxm8gPi00699xA987YFHCHG5Mh1a0NSLrkUDY4g6v6aDlauatYbtAdVMsvWYdgDkOR0Suclz7CSrpaPK7PrAJ53hQ8j4tEdgHEK6pcnWrUiPClEIgBmDI5znJpTeySv_gMVwjh78No-wJBY7AoXO5dvjSAfC8aYgc8Zi2Bbea3Vw/s364/Cut%20in%20half.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="227" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGQwmWu4YcXM88ZFxm8gPi00699xA987YFHCHG5Mh1a0NSLrkUDY4g6v6aDlauatYbtAdVMsvWYdgDkOR0Suclz7CSrpaPK7PrAJ53hQ8j4tEdgHEK6pcnWrUiPClEIgBmDI5znJpTeySv_gMVwjh78No-wJBY7AoXO5dvjSAfC8aYgc8Zi2Bbea3Vw/w125-h200/Cut%20in%20half.JPG" width="125" /></a></div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Next I flipped one of the rectangles so the sidebars were a mirror image of each other</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif">. </span></div></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhdDHJuj9GXXWkumctdcEvgmE6eqiVlDEDCabnlDP7Ht0xs4Azir42MUM7tEMCzL_NM3aaHSZ_jXb25hUPNsM2TpLtz6U8fW0TqCwtDJKl90F_PXR_eqZy_xSDwELJ09_wKnrsTiXKSkDZxH9AhLSBNUB7BHUkPwEvkWE4y0UzvDREpKk66opG7iJWQ/s368/Flip%20one%20half.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="221" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhdDHJuj9GXXWkumctdcEvgmE6eqiVlDEDCabnlDP7Ht0xs4Azir42MUM7tEMCzL_NM3aaHSZ_jXb25hUPNsM2TpLtz6U8fW0TqCwtDJKl90F_PXR_eqZy_xSDwELJ09_wKnrsTiXKSkDZxH9AhLSBNUB7BHUkPwEvkWE4y0UzvDREpKk66opG7iJWQ/w120-h200/Flip%20one%20half.JPG" width="120" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">The finished table runner top measures 42" x </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif">1</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif">2½" and is all ready for quilting and binding. </span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695635666" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="3500" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHv6avIz-Nwj3n5EdrCvvyJYnzkXvRmKJoxlJuOk47iIT5LDLkXcH55M0dpk91P6KiVYlII3xvcqn4GNWP7ea4ES4bjMIbvnmeQBVyPAJJBOnb-uiYLVyoTGlEzkJuwB7fbUMdZzzAMv2HUkeR2TdtKOx0BPsBw3XEeeMYb79PKW1Iu8oZHK4eXsxdg/w400-h118/runner%20top.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695635666" target="_blank">I love bringing the seasons into my home.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">Even if you don't want to make a runner, it is worth putting together some scrappy blocks and posting them on Instagram with the hashtag #FQSScrappySeptember for a chance to win one of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=929603&u=1068283&m=68500&urllink=blog%2Efatquartershop%2Ecom%2F6%2Dscrappy%2Dquilt%2Dpatterns%2Dfqs%2Dscrappy%2Dseptember%2F&afftrack=" target="_blank">three $25 FQS tokens</a>. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">And of course, tag me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatchsmith/" target="_blank">#thepatchsmith</a> so I can see all your lovely scrapilicious blocks too. U</span>ntil next time .......</p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-8293240994687038992022-08-02T14:50:00.012+01:002022-08-02T15:13:42.476+01:00Whales and Flying Geese<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996695307607/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoDzP8K892QZ7Xu4Ns_x-nvnp8ymU4eoWzEcd5i_lYAzOrNtCR9UY9i__0aQAAr2blcKVZljMlazMgxj42_F9RbH7qLN7AOkKdkG7_5vm_EoNWo8cGubtSdGfwHOjRG1u-MRuGCWhMhYOu4ss6jVmhAUUooalFpHtgc-ozoTUIldHDjtXvvyOid7MCw/s320/Whales%20Mini%20Quilt.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sometimes it just takes a little addition to turn a mug rug into a slightly bigger mini quilt. Here I have added a rainbow of flying geese to the Whales mug rug pattern from my </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508436584/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1508436584&linkId=d6de4d4badd450be76bdd880d98a5809" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">Animal and Pets pattern book</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/164917289/beach-huts-and-whales-pattern-pack-two" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1650" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_p3fDkKGiX__ipnbL00iY9xiJlbNaBl0kbOXM-Gy2t7-cRZkRu0zNO1G6F6AQGVv2zLZu7HT9nUAnhiiYRI-t7P9ossWnCiT1x10UdfC4DI86UFiimWuWkxIpPbi9BHMIQ7_YTPsFmh2bwUJJkg3Fhz1yIN9IH5bWbOsNSrh8hBi9CB9Qop5V-QkyZA/s320/Whales.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/164917289/beach-huts-and-whales-pattern-pack-two" target="_blank">The Whales Mug Rug pattern is also available from Etsy.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">But these aren't just any flying geese - these are</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 3D Flying Geese which are super easy and super quick to make.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06XuGQdA4hNhnhqZP9aYDhX-wJAhLYwxrPLQypytzRx8CAPzQV3ki0c4kIdwfjDwFZj_abwy155DLII-M9uh9qrF7UgdA0cEaRacFqLZRowwzBWRamE6iDdMJud8w29YB6JFghcl1LIo-/s1600/3D+Geese.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06XuGQdA4hNhnhqZP9aYDhX-wJAhLYwxrPLQypytzRx8CAPzQV3ki0c4kIdwfjDwFZj_abwy155DLII-M9uh9qrF7UgdA0cEaRacFqLZRowwzBWRamE6iDdMJud8w29YB6JFghcl1LIo-/w361-h92/3D+Geese.jpg" width="361" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A rainbow of flying geese.</td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>The 3D flying geese block requires only one seam and because of this, it is really easy to match up the geese without sewing off the point. There is a very good <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y" target="_blank">You Tube tutorial</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">showing how to make them but here is a basic run-through of the process for those who prefer a paper copy (click <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-LTu3im1uyTSzhXRHZkbHJ1NUk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE for a PDF print out</a>):<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-LTu3im1uyTSzhXRHZkbHJ1NUk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">3D FLYING GEESE BLOCK<o:p></o:p></a></span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">(makes one goose measuring 2½” x 1½” raw/2” x 1” sewn in)<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Cut one goose rectangle measuring 2½” x 1½”.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Cut two background squares measuring 1½”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br /><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Fold the goose rectangle in half with wrong sides together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finger press (do not press with an iron).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br /><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-no-proof: yes;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmCYPbhnzsI5tAMHhum6UR82X3XV-kOrWKcLeKmFJWD9xrqorO2QsgfE02tegfM4giAG6QPNweIBIV4J6EKtC8atqtu9h1oYEnRXTTMX0zuYKBnpqUmNCFsHbzgC7rI0xvWel10WQNvTO/s1600/Folded+goose.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmCYPbhnzsI5tAMHhum6UR82X3XV-kOrWKcLeKmFJWD9xrqorO2QsgfE02tegfM4giAG6QPNweIBIV4J6EKtC8atqtu9h1oYEnRXTTMX0zuYKBnpqUmNCFsHbzgC7rI0xvWel10WQNvTO/s200/Folded+goose.png" width="183" /></a></div></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">You will now layer the goose between the two background squares as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Lay one background square <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">right side facing up</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lay the folded goose rectangle on top with the raw edges lined up with the top of the background square as shown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-no-proof: yes;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQHH4BXJuiLvwJ-y_A1DbMEBYINsJ8aqqnvGrpppAZaLQNfrDbT8WBSwjjOwyHzg4r5tVb2Pno2eFof6HOpw1mWrluMWCA9_PGrP9paeAybFF0ZkMLJrAwDBPdhylbk6uI9YGyrKa-Qj4/s1600/Goose+on+square.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQHH4BXJuiLvwJ-y_A1DbMEBYINsJ8aqqnvGrpppAZaLQNfrDbT8WBSwjjOwyHzg4r5tVb2Pno2eFof6HOpw1mWrluMWCA9_PGrP9paeAybFF0ZkMLJrAwDBPdhylbk6uI9YGyrKa-Qj4/s200/Goose+on+square.png" width="200" /></a></div></span><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Note the folded goose block is slightly shorter than the background square so you should have ¼” excess background square showing at the bottom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br /><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-no-proof: yes;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhsmV81qXbY5wTyF6Tn5FQbSXckGPOQisI7zGuFZiaIRuBFROKNNLLPvXJan90JQGKlVOQsLosXpM2Qo55pTMsLX6Zi-4x2bg-M7jwA07n90l26-Xqpa-jyru3ywiRc6bIa433cdxEkHf/s1600/Goose+on+square1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhsmV81qXbY5wTyF6Tn5FQbSXckGPOQisI7zGuFZiaIRuBFROKNNLLPvXJan90JQGKlVOQsLosXpM2Qo55pTMsLX6Zi-4x2bg-M7jwA07n90l26-Xqpa-jyru3ywiRc6bIa433cdxEkHf/s200/Goose+on+square1.png" width="200" /></a></div></span><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Next place the other background square on top of the goose, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">right side facing down</b> so that it overlaps the bottom background square completely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg0qBk39tJcQifWa-jNxAON_caH3eO7Xu2q4GHp6Pyp19aEsJ3Z9GH0G6K-QDpkHmcGPgGdFw4wHred8VfW9eBEZW3Tn81WeTSNA0BOEXvHpTvK79FvOzaU6Fqv4RHrfdq_99Bs6NHiI-/s1600/Square+on+goose.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg0qBk39tJcQifWa-jNxAON_caH3eO7Xu2q4GHp6Pyp19aEsJ3Z9GH0G6K-QDpkHmcGPgGdFw4wHred8VfW9eBEZW3Tn81WeTSNA0BOEXvHpTvK79FvOzaU6Fqv4RHrfdq_99Bs6NHiI-/s200/Square+on+goose.png" width="200" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">In effect, you have a goose sandwich!<o:p></o:p></span><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">You stitch the unit together down one side of the sandwich as shown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsW9SyZwyxT7_UZIjSVunaOIJqD7DJJrXYWcQH7I2jBKHvvXcMSUtq854nXVl-XaTMC1FwqwHPr2V8R3XrsSupdhpSx-l9K9eexnodfOIWYryaiayy73NpSpswS3PZEOpWzcQhjaFSOBT0/s1600/Stitch+side.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsW9SyZwyxT7_UZIjSVunaOIJqD7DJJrXYWcQH7I2jBKHvvXcMSUtq854nXVl-XaTMC1FwqwHPr2V8R3XrsSupdhpSx-l9K9eexnodfOIWYryaiayy73NpSpswS3PZEOpWzcQhjaFSOBT0/s200/Stitch+side.png" width="200" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Open up the sandwich so that the goose lies evenly on the front of the two background squares and press.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqvmjc5C076_6b8K5b3gPb9VOrursl8cgJXhMqinhL6SCVJw3j3eFfzre7nxc4iKcoCykwITvghaZrmurmeNs3jla1q3VfDETBPsSCQ38-_BTNDmn6LeyRqNz9jyvDaZaaF6wdO1uBZJZ/s1600/3D+goose.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqvmjc5C076_6b8K5b3gPb9VOrursl8cgJXhMqinhL6SCVJw3j3eFfzre7nxc4iKcoCykwITvghaZrmurmeNs3jla1q3VfDETBPsSCQ38-_BTNDmn6LeyRqNz9jyvDaZaaF6wdO1uBZJZ/s200/3D+goose.png" width="200" /></a></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-no-proof: yes;"><v:shape alt="3D goose.png" id="Picture_x0020_5" o:spid="_x0000_i1025" style="height: 93.75pt; mso-wrap-style: square; visibility: visible; width: 165.75pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata o:title="3D goose" src="file:///C:\Users\Amanda\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image011.png"></v:imagedata></v:shape></span><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Hey presto – one flying goose (measuring 2½” x 1½”).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">You can batch make a whole gaggle of flying geese using this method and when you come to stitch them together you will be able to see clearly where the tip of the goose is so there is no risk of losing your points!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">So there you have it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can make the geese any size you like – fat, thin, long, short.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Play around and have fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But here are some measurements to get you started:<o:p></o:p></span></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Finished<o:p></o:p></span></b><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;">Goose</span></u></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Cutting Sizes<o:p></o:p></u></b></span><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>2” x 1”</b><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"><b> </b> </span>Cut one 2½” x 1½” goose </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and two 1½” background squares</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>4” x 2” </b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"><b> </b> </span>Cut one 4½” x 2½” goose </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and two 2½” background squares</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>5” x 2½”</b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Cut one 5½” x 3” goose </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and two 3” background squares</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>6” x 3”</b><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"><b> </b> </span>Cut one 6½” x 3½” goose </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and two 3½” background squares</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEyNug-HPbD4NCiYVW0FSzJpax13_JojSwVDWEUi76oj7QJybs_rs2PX2L6sDuowM9PidVgke0iyitT7-zDdtuWq80_TQxR0UIa5D5D7lT2Qe4aADop4dJKD0JdvMvv6zpycBEdfEOgv_iCcJP9BT4GkNtFwqMtIcw82Iv94yucfbtyZhe3S_aFoBZSg/s320/Whales%20mini%20quilt%20on%20shelf.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="320" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEyNug-HPbD4NCiYVW0FSzJpax13_JojSwVDWEUi76oj7QJybs_rs2PX2L6sDuowM9PidVgke0iyitT7-zDdtuWq80_TQxR0UIa5D5D7lT2Qe4aADop4dJKD0JdvMvv6zpycBEdfEOgv_iCcJP9BT4GkNtFwqMtIcw82Iv94yucfbtyZhe3S_aFoBZSg/s1600/Whales%20mini%20quilt%20on%20shelf.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;">Try it out and turn a little bit of fabric fun into a row of your own flying geese. Or do as I have done and add a row to any mug rug pattern of your choosing. </span></span><div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;">Until next time .....</span></span></div>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-40825226205178698342022-06-13T20:25:00.005+01:002022-06-13T20:38:05.050+01:00Farmhouse Stars in Circles in Squares<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAsVFbrcTHD1Pzrr3yLA-e7H1u7_R5_F6fOJaEgKIOeLyVZXQIKCp2bR_LI_ql9hydiA0xFLyt4_K_YGxvtdlbXF1j_1FL9GgwU5ey_WM9W_-koX44zVNntjH4dauLvQoSSoDxFamSIDtZPwZVwt2v7MDvuS6XxGGIG4PvgGcSCRvMVGMgk_6Ow1CdA/s1712/8%20in%20star%20in%20circle.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1691" data-original-width="1712" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAsVFbrcTHD1Pzrr3yLA-e7H1u7_R5_F6fOJaEgKIOeLyVZXQIKCp2bR_LI_ql9hydiA0xFLyt4_K_YGxvtdlbXF1j_1FL9GgwU5ey_WM9W_-koX44zVNntjH4dauLvQoSSoDxFamSIDtZPwZVwt2v7MDvuS6XxGGIG4PvgGcSCRvMVGMgk_6Ow1CdA/s320/8%20in%20star%20in%20circle.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stars in Circles</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">This week in the Farmhouse Star Quilt
SAL we start to applique the stars to circles and the circles to squares - and I am so glad I am using the quick fuse applique method.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Using
Lori’s interfacing method you will sew each star/circle twice (once to
the interfacing and the second time affixing it to the background).</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">With 55 stars and 15 circles - that's a lot of sewing.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">However,
with quick fuse applique you only need to sew once – half the sewing and a whole lot quicker.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href=" https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=929603&u=1068283&m=68500&urllink=www%2Efatquartershop%2Ecom%2Ffarmhouse%2Dstar%2Dquilt%2Dpattern%2Dlori%2Dholt%2Dbee%2Din%2Dmy%2Dbonnet&afftrack=." target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="794" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynhO8JyUm_yKSCwyECp6tNL5HDlBcqCyrHerYwiL5-qr0Jws_bpdujM8oxXE35PhxP1uryBb0qrHPMA8kNlRHqkazPJUZSzSymUau6fcBGyCwLoVMPMSjh781yaQ9-0cxmPxh1geeKqTYNShG-aRihzaTUYcGAILtbnMa14QQYwmK8383lbempAlifw/s320/Farmhouse%20star%20picture.webp" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href=" https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=929603&u=1068283&m=68500&urllink=www%2Efatquartershop%2Ecom%2Ffarmhouse%2Dstar%2Dquilt%2Dpattern%2Dlori%2Dholt%2Dbee%2Din%2Dmy%2Dbonnet&afftrack=." target="_blank">The Pattern is available from The Fat Quarter Shop</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Firstly,
I replaced the recommended Lori Holt circular rulers with items from my kitchen saving myself quite a few pennies.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumTxooX_8WXGCkXTe5-D-a5GkG8ADwKfw-hmCSjYTIShUwy8VqkvVlPrZpFjbnkFXohz0ovym6QeFvb8PlgMlCd7_AhR9FMooCWcMPdtIStMwTYDb_vD8FvX-8z4d3iojTNoaOpWBOGhTdvh5pfs0C_Npakppc-OTpDem7jr-fat0FJVQlpTjYcPD9A/s1788/20220612_090218.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="1788" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumTxooX_8WXGCkXTe5-D-a5GkG8ADwKfw-hmCSjYTIShUwy8VqkvVlPrZpFjbnkFXohz0ovym6QeFvb8PlgMlCd7_AhR9FMooCWcMPdtIStMwTYDb_vD8FvX-8z4d3iojTNoaOpWBOGhTdvh5pfs0C_Npakppc-OTpDem7jr-fat0FJVQlpTjYcPD9A/s320/20220612_090218.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No need for circular ruler - just scurry through your kitchen cupboards</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">And
whilst we are talking circles – I would recommend you cut the circles ½” bigger
than stated in the pattern, so that you can fit the stars into them (<i>the circles will still fit onto the background squares</i>).</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Otherwise you will struggle to get the stars to fit neatly into the circle. </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">You can trace and cut three circles in one by tracing the largest circle first</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">(in this case 12½”) then</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> trace a middling (10½”) circle inside it and finally trace a smaller (8½”) circle inside that as shown:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMs0Zy2S12yWRtA5xwoE-51jpVzxzDp1ckqzj7sx7mi4K_eaMcAh0e-CbxhQa1Vw1GrX3RUIQ6QnREycJKJ1pYWwPSRoPAMIlclgN621jgew7EDXbny5WBAxm6iQoZblqEQ6tWzKMFMFzQhwJcMbxGUOCmsGE9LtNpIAqDvBvL_OVqSXNlY9r-YsMZnQ/s1668/FHS%20Tracing%20circles.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="1668" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMs0Zy2S12yWRtA5xwoE-51jpVzxzDp1ckqzj7sx7mi4K_eaMcAh0e-CbxhQa1Vw1GrX3RUIQ6QnREycJKJ1pYWwPSRoPAMIlclgN621jgew7EDXbny5WBAxm6iQoZblqEQ6tWzKMFMFzQhwJcMbxGUOCmsGE9LtNpIAqDvBvL_OVqSXNlY9r-YsMZnQ/s320/FHS%20Tracing%20circles.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I cut all three circles ½" larger than the pattern stated</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Then cut out each circle roughly (not along the traced lines) so that the circles became rings of fusible webbing, each measuring approximately 1” wide.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">You will be left with a large inner circle of fusible webbing that can be used for some of the points/pentagons.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfwCzoJONKY2DHTiLA2jPx4atQDVV7KqOoCM8NwizFjDw2JW3DhJf105yWmllRRSiiN7rs4XELdpDnPGqdxR76ZnPvrVwGBF4DTGE57o5i8kOViA_ursgr2ky7nzE5VWACaqoQAQUK7zqvgRcDVXtAEo9kiqOYx6d7wm5HPRyWv56QZJ6Hy8-HnwBOQ/s1499/20220612_092245.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1474" data-original-width="1499" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfwCzoJONKY2DHTiLA2jPx4atQDVV7KqOoCM8NwizFjDw2JW3DhJf105yWmllRRSiiN7rs4XELdpDnPGqdxR76ZnPvrVwGBF4DTGE57o5i8kOViA_ursgr2ky7nzE5VWACaqoQAQUK7zqvgRcDVXtAEo9kiqOYx6d7wm5HPRyWv56QZJ6Hy8-HnwBOQ/s320/20220612_092245.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Circles become rings with a little extra in the middle</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Then it is a simple case of fusing the rings to the back of your chosen fabrics .....</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGoTFkQAaaxBseqkukp89EHy1UIq98ICRzk33AfEEXLKqpe5_L3bsrzAF6i7O76dUN5abRoQAcb83vg9c4TxPlO-LdDrP2kkwPDSdi8AJ5zF-mhTgjEde2m5-ZF5RhX94MASAs0KPq4t_J01Ioi_jAs3PbBz8s3NpTiUXZhHJNF3X5LKiZmtonrSRtbg/s2000/12%2010%208%20rings%20from%20one%20circle.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1945" data-original-width="2000" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGoTFkQAaaxBseqkukp89EHy1UIq98ICRzk33AfEEXLKqpe5_L3bsrzAF6i7O76dUN5abRoQAcb83vg9c4TxPlO-LdDrP2kkwPDSdi8AJ5zF-mhTgjEde2m5-ZF5RhX94MASAs0KPq4t_J01Ioi_jAs3PbBz8s3NpTiUXZhHJNF3X5LKiZmtonrSRtbg/s320/12%2010%208%20rings%20from%20one%20circle.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three rings ready to morph into three circles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">...... before cutting out each circle accurately along the traced line.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToImqtygZcYq81T4AZMpBvDdoRQdXUBGH0KWuu-a25ZONqkh7LEGzHXRbGmg_8ctgbFjwCV752xWm1O52FhCr8s4QdWzjMM6lqxc6dZcZYTgA9bnefIdeJrxLaRWgXGYSyKBF2VxlOkV3tjmUVtFwh-K1bhkguSCWCXnvSuN_4iOtXnkZWBx54ekgyw/s1778/FHS%20One%20circle%20cut%20and%20ready.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="1778" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToImqtygZcYq81T4AZMpBvDdoRQdXUBGH0KWuu-a25ZONqkh7LEGzHXRbGmg_8ctgbFjwCV752xWm1O52FhCr8s4QdWzjMM6lqxc6dZcZYTgA9bnefIdeJrxLaRWgXGYSyKBF2VxlOkV3tjmUVtFwh-K1bhkguSCWCXnvSuN_4iOtXnkZWBx54ekgyw/s320/FHS%20One%20circle%20cut%20and%20ready.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for a star turn!</td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">If following the pattern repeat this process four more times. However, you will still need to cut two further </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">12½” circles </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">but you can do so by creating a single ring of fusible webbing. That way you can use the middle cut outs for the points and pentagons. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MWd1bA6P1KEnkjMisbvI3HToELU07ADkm3V7NHwQGPankCF5ueVo9cvdqHmICnlK2ecMN-8tVnFls7lR0VO3pBdNfYHiRSETEhbhrWbxQneWPPQf7Aq39sT7vrI4-T2kyrowI1w8ej4Ae48nCNcmvNG_xwM7S84ANqZ8YLamS0G6ik4QCuynFW3AjA/s2000/12%20in%20Fused%20ring%20rear%20view.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1923" data-original-width="2000" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MWd1bA6P1KEnkjMisbvI3HToELU07ADkm3V7NHwQGPankCF5ueVo9cvdqHmICnlK2ecMN-8tVnFls7lR0VO3pBdNfYHiRSETEhbhrWbxQneWPPQf7Aq39sT7vrI4-T2kyrowI1w8ej4Ae48nCNcmvNG_xwM7S84ANqZ8YLamS0G6ik4QCuynFW3AjA/s320/12%20in%20Fused%20ring%20rear%20view.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A single large ring.</td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next fuse the circles onto the background squares . </span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqj08SDC5si53fLWEmKy7vrjqddVRrvCpkANWVxTjDbvWI8-OFRO8MdFj2rAfmpioIT2z_zm0WsZUlvXt9jOLoCLkyn1RvSuRXRRy4MUdW7h1qUPjwPNYMDLTes7wBHHjfH18lbR9uJnaDjUBA-0mwYZxvjzKDb2l6BsvSBEmeEbIb-TK5x6exR88hg/s2000/12%20in%20Fused%20check%20circle.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2000" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqj08SDC5si53fLWEmKy7vrjqddVRrvCpkANWVxTjDbvWI8-OFRO8MdFj2rAfmpioIT2z_zm0WsZUlvXt9jOLoCLkyn1RvSuRXRRy4MUdW7h1qUPjwPNYMDLTes7wBHHjfH18lbR9uJnaDjUBA-0mwYZxvjzKDb2l6BsvSBEmeEbIb-TK5x6exR88hg/s320/12%20in%20Fused%20check%20circle.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A circle in a square - but where is the star?</td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And from thereon in it is a case of tracing and fusing the </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">the stars and pentagons as
detailed in the<a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2022/05/a-quick-fuse-farmhouse-star-block.html" target="_blank"> first post of this sew-along.</a> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2022/05/a-quick-fuse-farmhouse-star-block.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="1492" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26wfi_CTlwXVf-_FzULivuCj6BU9vNJK1MPwsX3G53vzSsPUFCncwDMLsrn-et4CUp_-NmScJUKMq04H8f4KgWx4bTRn2u8IBaZeWxY_4P-jXy5ED_sVlTbYc58Pdf_lHthYfMQ5DwqmuFT7fkUUukuqO2V5ngaOBBfkNz8XeXzJKYib7D_Mzcd8qtw/s320/FHS%20Tuck%20points%20under%20pentagon.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2022/05/a-quick-fuse-farmhouse-star-block.html" target="_blank">Easy quick fused stars</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Just remember to keep the backing paper on the pentagon until you have positioned points
into place.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">When I lift the paper-backed
pentagon off it looks like this:</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifeDBXIJhdO40ki_ipIumdrJ3Y67453of-8nikj0L22NV1EO4A6sxs6CjolO7OCPWj3DZkNKtsV9jjVFf943Vxufj8ii6zBwQF7HVa3570xJBJ5ST2YmLQhsw1km2SZSgPzEI-zl2OsV4_9yON6RWgDB95uiOLfe1u6XTTpJ7hftn4WQ9DzxWV77b19w/s2244/Middle%20without%20pentagon.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2244" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifeDBXIJhdO40ki_ipIumdrJ3Y67453of-8nikj0L22NV1EO4A6sxs6CjolO7OCPWj3DZkNKtsV9jjVFf943Vxufj8ii6zBwQF7HVa3570xJBJ5ST2YmLQhsw1km2SZSgPzEI-zl2OsV4_9yON6RWgDB95uiOLfe1u6XTTpJ7hftn4WQ9DzxWV77b19w/s320/Middle%20without%20pentagon.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is looking a little messy right now ....</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">But
all that untidiness is hidden again after I have fused the pentagon on top.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaXSNR5TRnBC2Csfu7CpiQ43E7ThfrAjVcBzf1b2jI-tmzSuniKgUcxkeE5B1U0mtUjMvLSruPdKgwcm4S0Id9AENoAqxSAbc94DbKcMrh9AQRk6smcm13dHo5i2I4RLzM8iAxVGY3_J8oVDSMiptM5xuqrF95iUt-Y1Lrk3okq47hZJfE1MO55DtGQ/s2000/12%20in%20star%20in%20circle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="2000" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaXSNR5TRnBC2Csfu7CpiQ43E7ThfrAjVcBzf1b2jI-tmzSuniKgUcxkeE5B1U0mtUjMvLSruPdKgwcm4S0Id9AENoAqxSAbc94DbKcMrh9AQRk6smcm13dHo5i2I4RLzM8iAxVGY3_J8oVDSMiptM5xuqrF95iUt-Y1Lrk3okq47hZJfE1MO55DtGQ/s320/12%20in%20star%20in%20circle.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A star in a circle in a square - perfection!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Now I just need to stitch all those stars to the circles and the circles to the squares. Until next time .....</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Talking
of fusible webbing – I use Bondaweb which I buy in a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bondaweb-Vilene-Vliesofix-45Cm-30M/dp/B00GOQI8CG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=39CD08C8AKBEM&amp;keywords=bondaweb+vilene&amp;qid=1655147817&amp;sprefix=bondaweb+vilene%252Caps%252C162&amp;sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=7beee081f7d388b59870fa1b17e8f096&camp=1789&creative=9325" target="_blank">30m roll via Amazon</a> as I use a lot of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is quite expensive initially but I save in the long run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The roll I am
currently using I purchased in 2017 and I still have lots left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are making the quilt as detailed in
the pattern I estimate you will need approximately 6m of 45cm wide fusible
webbing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-70381253655486522402022-05-30T11:07:00.008+01:002022-05-30T13:30:17.446+01:00A Quick-Fuse Farmhouse Star Block<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694704614/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIrqRKNIHZ-Eu98vaq0kIiDgR8RWj1xpiVonEK7TemKNd86p6P-y7n8FoGLsJdGM0NVnNXqDjVNVJosirP7RVHIh-jHOW3nmm939b-L8xidLHh0HCfISSIMd8QueK4F7TVFmrbL2S_h8WwDwU9Htam0v7ihtpwLxtEWSlRXIpWhBgMHney2FOBDbBmg/s320/Farmhouse%20Star%20Centre%20block.jpg" width="295" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694704614/" target="_blank">A large 16" star gets the sew-along off to a flying start.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">I love
stars in the sky and stars in the workroom.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">So I am thrilled to be sewing along with Lori Holt in her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CeFCumYubiu/" target="_blank">Farmhouse Star sew-along</a>. </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=929603&u=1068283&m=68500&urllink=www%2Efatquartershop%2Ecom%2Ffarmhouse%2Dstar%2Dquilt%2Dpattern%2Dlori%2Dholt%2Dbee%2Din%2Dmy%2Dbonnet&afftrack=" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-er1HApySBugnY4n2ep1gPcu8wm2iz9P-Yzkbtl5xTzc8eVcrJQc5B7p2nLDMY1Y4jxiVXeR3cyiSTDszaigIK0BfbbRCaQk5NLgE_UMjyzV30oOCFgJItPqXBDultbdGUIOjFIjlcTeA3MnYfNgIugUJ7AckndhfnQw97Q15aJUYaGdtoPjDaWtFnw/s320/FQS%20Farmhouse%20Star%20Pattern.webp" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=929603&u=1068283&m=68500&urllink=www%2Efatquartershop%2Ecom%2Ffarmhouse%2Dstar%2Dquilt%2Dpattern%2Dlori%2Dholt%2Dbee%2Din%2Dmy%2Dbonnet&afftrack=" target="_blank">The Fat Quarter Shop have patterns in stock</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Whilst
Lori has her own unique method of applique I much prefer <a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2013/01/quick-fuse-applique.html" target="_blank">quick fuse applique</a> (a.k.a. raw edge), which</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> I will be using for the large star in the center of the quilt and all the stars that sit in circles.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">So I thought I might share
with you some tips and pointers as I sew along.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CeLcbcIK_z0/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="1640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0N9g7RtFQdskChFz7__R0AGTtDMeEviVdjJXFuZIPYE3esXbsqHhevGYpMYKAj2iOcMq1KQc4M4v1E5QEvyqiHNHOmzw6RV_19IPi_AtD0lvpmoeoWDYVwebyZA-r165n4_KQxC_9NB_v8VepP57YwTSpkw1VXce49QllqeF6JkHvFDvZ3ueCRNUw1g/s320/Farmhouse%20Star%2016%20inch%20star.jpg" width="312" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CeLcbcIK_z0/" target="_blank">The first star of the sew-along is the most important one.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">The first star of the sew along is a huge</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> 16” star which sits in the middle of the quilt. It is created using </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">pieces G-16c and G-16p from Lori's <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=929603&u=1068283&m=68500&urllink=www%2Efatquartershop%2Ecom%2Ffarmhouse%2Dstar%2Dsew%2Dsimple%2Dshapes%2Dtemplates&afftrack=" target="_blank">Star Sew Simple shapes</a>. But first we need to cut our background square.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">In her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBwMLSPQU8" target="_blank">You Tube video</a>, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Lori cut the background square larger than required as she intended to trim it once the star had been stitched in place. However, this is not needed with quick fuse applique so, straight away we can save a little bit of work by cutting the background square to the exact size needed - 18½” square.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieX3I0EfXtOeyoWYcG_sJBI3G5QVcc0pE5nZFHmcKypzpIhTckGRZXWL4-GQO54HExQWpV_I_9FwQdrp4B-YePwqQ3j7IcBPttNVO6kODRVnFQtpzMcg6fOb8bDGWOd9tXtHaCCiuGvFmjcl3kt1RJ7XrrLl7Kb43tCegxFImZ2gjZEE3P3i92as06Uw/s1881/FHS%20First%20Attempt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="1881" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieX3I0EfXtOeyoWYcG_sJBI3G5QVcc0pE5nZFHmcKypzpIhTckGRZXWL4-GQO54HExQWpV_I_9FwQdrp4B-YePwqQ3j7IcBPttNVO6kODRVnFQtpzMcg6fOb8bDGWOd9tXtHaCCiuGvFmjcl3kt1RJ7XrrLl7Kb43tCegxFImZ2gjZEE3P3i92as06Uw/s320/FHS%20First%20Attempt.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Choose your background fabric carefully. <br />If the print is not straight it will show!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">With quick fuse applique you can then trace around the templates just as they are.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> However, if you add a ¼” section to the bottom of each point tracing as shown below, you will reduce the amount of sewing needed and keep the applique neat. </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0ZKq_5pOBQgaexAiLWpbRgMa4zysnZQ-o8GNqTA2DqsrZ1B95LL89Kzp1BgwU3Bhc3EUvMeU__GYhlo6f1EvtS4BQv38E0byHHwpS8_x8aDSsDyQmKobv7GYssqz5F2Xk_qgKnIJRTUTpNSZ0m3kxoHUronSnxQQ5voT6KmbwlWnbpXVV0HHtpZo_A/s1844/Addition%20to%20point%20template.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="1844" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0ZKq_5pOBQgaexAiLWpbRgMa4zysnZQ-o8GNqTA2DqsrZ1B95LL89Kzp1BgwU3Bhc3EUvMeU__GYhlo6f1EvtS4BQv38E0byHHwpS8_x8aDSsDyQmKobv7GYssqz5F2Xk_qgKnIJRTUTpNSZ0m3kxoHUronSnxQQ5voT6KmbwlWnbpXVV0HHtpZo_A/s320/Addition%20to%20point%20template.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little ¼” addition will reduce the amount of sewing needed</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">This </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">extra ¼” allowance</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> will sit under the center pentagon, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">eliminating the need to sew the bottom edge of each point as this will be secured at the same time as you stitch the pentagon into positon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Tip: </b> Once
your background fabric is cut and you have traced, fused and cut your shapes out, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">remove the paper from the back of your points but </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">DO NOT</b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> remove the
paper from the back of the pentagon at this time.</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Position the pentagon centrally onto the background square and begin to place the points,</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> one by one, around the pentagon, slipping the extra
¼” allowance under the edges of the pentagon. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">(<i>The paper backing on the pentagon should make it easier to slide the points under the pentagon</i>.)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-avN9E5lsQgFnhFSKWZvVzjXYrUngdMuavr8dQ4oeRqGuxQfbZIKpFg2h-dTDJ8HO4_lI22d_qOWS9yH1oDM0WnjQsdSSwRfR8Gj1cwIWNg6sZXiWLmQZJS38FRsqLPpxqLR_wTDoM_vP-04b-eQbbJbKixhY98WN9hbyhnrX_ZJY7iCB55t3vuR9Aw/s1492/FHS%20Tuck%20points%20under%20pentagon.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="1492" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-avN9E5lsQgFnhFSKWZvVzjXYrUngdMuavr8dQ4oeRqGuxQfbZIKpFg2h-dTDJ8HO4_lI22d_qOWS9yH1oDM0WnjQsdSSwRfR8Gj1cwIWNg6sZXiWLmQZJS38FRsqLPpxqLR_wTDoM_vP-04b-eQbbJbKixhY98WN9hbyhnrX_ZJY7iCB55t3vuR9Aw/s320/FHS%20Tuck%20points%20under%20pentagon.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slide the bottom edge of the points under the pentagon.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">You
will have to fiddle a little, here and there, but eventually all five points
should sit neatly under the pentagon with the corners of the pentagon meeting roughly at the intersection of two points.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gfrA_dID-0E5fZPQiPzsnpXeMIMoDA7Bjegu-K2MGM1iFyw2z6gglBtIvGoiNHkpJHzfULakNycX4Do3kSmc_2i1UWFVE9o9wq8LEy4ZH5SvlVDd8hggUzDsL8-KKo7oUfTXCL__AfYmnrds_f_0fpZJ7bfIOSOH1KPaXywtMpVrvMvhxzCicdssFw/s391/Pentagon%20corners%20at%20point%20intersections.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="336" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gfrA_dID-0E5fZPQiPzsnpXeMIMoDA7Bjegu-K2MGM1iFyw2z6gglBtIvGoiNHkpJHzfULakNycX4Do3kSmc_2i1UWFVE9o9wq8LEy4ZH5SvlVDd8hggUzDsL8-KKo7oUfTXCL__AfYmnrds_f_0fpZJ7bfIOSOH1KPaXywtMpVrvMvhxzCicdssFw/s320/Pentagon%20corners%20at%20point%20intersections.JPG" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pentagon should sit atop the star points</td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">But do
not worry if they are slightly out – it won’t be noticeable on the finished
quilt and, as Lori says "it is not about perfection".</span><i style="font-size: 12pt;"> </i></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xHEouWv27jNnyCjNwwRr6LORtUyRmYxWHfvpGxRy343OF44AcAfmQp4r-9qB8y7Wbbyc_DFbS3-Y8sUdP4Hukm98WsP8JzBokUHJggCxYoImjEvsMyoP3wWjQc_E3T09dEnvM8iu-wTgeNFZuGDNZanX6zGvhdLp90MoNPqxUj5wD2HnnDGNlXH4Bg/s338/Slightly%20out%20but%20good%20enough.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="338" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xHEouWv27jNnyCjNwwRr6LORtUyRmYxWHfvpGxRy343OF44AcAfmQp4r-9qB8y7Wbbyc_DFbS3-Y8sUdP4Hukm98WsP8JzBokUHJggCxYoImjEvsMyoP3wWjQc_E3T09dEnvM8iu-wTgeNFZuGDNZanX6zGvhdLp90MoNPqxUj5wD2HnnDGNlXH4Bg/s320/Slightly%20out%20but%20good%20enough.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My points are slightly out here but it won't affect the finished quilt </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt">Make sure the tips of the two side star points (<i>coloured aqua and pink in my star</i>) are at least 1” in from the side edges of the backgound square. The top point (t<i>he yellow point in my star</i>) should be approximately 1½”-</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">1¾”</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> down from the top edge.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><i style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">When you are happy with the layout carefully lift and remove the backing paper from the pentagon before placing it back into position.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Now you can fuse the star into place.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Stitch the pentagon first so
that the bottom of each point is secured. Once this is done, you can stitch around each point.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694704614/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1842" data-original-width="1745" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQuKQ2fBI7EdxEVUFGzsiqYSh1DJ095Z9NAVrNVCuKjiaBgOUw9U4s3XYYnQS80WmYCViDHjGUwHzMJg1v8PLCAv4uhqw2ZHywtohvwITi3NveO2cRYDIkKWsvFq27zgSQGFV0B8Geunb8fb2rwbcZEoXgxjIsanwxSvNB-JiGCRI9PxVGMA0pBCiww/s320/Farmhouse%20Star%20Bordered.jpg" width="303" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694704614/" target="_blank">The scrappy borders here are mirrored in the borders of the quilt</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">And
there you have it …. the first star in the Farmhouse Star
sew-along.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> All that is left to do is to </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">add the border
rectangles and squares as per the pattern and congratulate yourself on making a huge start to a spectacular quilt. </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Next
time I shall quick fuse applique stars onto circles and circles onto the squares so be sure to check back with me really soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until then
…..<o:p></o:p></span></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-79866214019411087382022-05-20T12:58:00.005+01:002022-05-20T13:16:08.067+01:00The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Mug Rug<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694629730" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1268" data-original-width="1623" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpxW5Tabu6f36GBumCN3ALVU5eatR_gnxOvOlxsdadqp0voOvU_igzea2mywz1C1jlWC7IiZ5onxbfTHiD3tXp9KRf5heyhNu-_j5dAskthwQZuv2_lI4KIB6_ENPQjmkA_AEuH46_3rWHcdNi4zLmbQ149S3RXkUxXWL5jhTYaEowZNdgkGTfRGLqQ/s320/Jubilee%20Mug%20Rug%200242.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694629730" target="_blank">Platinum Jubilee Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I love to bring the seasons and celebratory days into my home using small quilted items especially mug rugs. (</span><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2012/11/what-is-mug-rug.html" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">What is a mug rug?</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">)</span><p></p><p><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Here in England we have a very special celebration coming up - the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrating the </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">extraordinary achievement of Queen Elizabeth II to serve the people of Britain for seventy years. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/248043246/union-jack-patchwork-block-and-table?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="1162" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_xWfwC2ezqxar7RfOyzcg67yfHT-_ac4TU5m1rkUVwek_r0R5LKA3QyWRQRfRUCfzU5uadgzec-ChroNdv_ArUa0Hzj-7C2yQGX9pOJkWTdq3vl7xAWVAN118bjY4yCtOFf85NtRwXXv2Uts6XX7_m3-mYoj9lo8VxM3cCv5mSsTMYxF_JGJD4HvDw/s320/UJ%20Block%20Bound%20DSCN0233.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/248043246/union-jack-patchwork-block-and-table?" target="_blank">If time is short, quilt and bind a block to add a touch of British charm.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And I want something particularly special to mark the occasion. So I have created a Platinum Jubilee mug rug using the 6" Union Jack block from my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/248043246/union-jack-patchwork-block-and-table?" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">Union Jack Blocks and Table Runner pattern</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/248043246/union-jack-patchwork-block-and-table?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLg4sJ8ZzrxV09v2tCDgxLEigkpXQqKwMqyrE5UInU5ap4gY93WoG31MwgfO17KL4sg9f3y9W02xb-7yLJR_rBV__vtlWHoz5j1uGt6dsTJ7dQhd5r3tnfOZAx6ujmIvqQJYf9ViyRRq5PC-q3WMjmncaaNNbKVbPrcu5oQBG-PRjhXXnMQ6t8WOEeQ/s320/Union%20Jack%20Runner%20Collage%20PNG.png" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/248043246/union-jack-patchwork-block-and-table?" target="_blank">6" and 12" Union Jack Blocks and a Table Runner<br />in one handy pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you want to do the same this is how ......</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Firstly you will need to patch a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/248043246/union-jack-patchwork-block-and-table?" target="_blank">6" Union Jack block</a>. Alternatively, you could use any 6" block (finished size) that has a British theme.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694629744" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="909" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPICkzC62FU49HwBlfz8bTpNkzff3P0RggSCeVXu5f6VsTqMM1DorEqwzR0f546cCpQEb0Yl519IcQuB1L63NIz-9-jEhvuhNwEaZbUEpGfnJQwmrrZTLptxAZdwg14OOerrBvK9NbZa36Ya-fduqux3Czx5z4xtB67tL-NIUHDKWIiSK-i-0vTYHcw/s320/Pink%20UJ%20Block%20Brighter.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694629744" target="_blank">It doesn't have to be red, white and blue.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next, you will need to download and print the </span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j_nSc-OEW3cO5E2LqQ21eS3Bir1seeoP/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">PLATINUM JUBILEE MUG RUG SIDEBAR PATTERN</a>. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Make sure you print the template sheet to the 'exact size' using the size check box on the template page. (I also have a page on </span><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/p/downloading-and-printing-pdf-patterns.html" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">downloading and printing patterns</a>.<span style="font-size: 12pt;">)</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694629730" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="738" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUH1eIbqXi80lzKZg7M9GOcFjfhVrBc_-oCJ7ULWtEG7xZ9viro57tNjRMrub8beeV5GVyfdfOp7AyvGL-4vbZIFlvEY3LsEm0OkZzD02EbWIdZm2CZXbluUvgIf9OtcZjvqtwFBB6UiI9w8HpYk_v4HRpRUBnZ1Jph8xVqh61gU5OI7o47wf9Jl0m7g/s320/Jubilee%20Crown%20Close%20Up%20DSCN0270.JPG" width="248" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694629730" target="_blank">Add some jewels if you want a pop of colour</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Then f</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ollow the pattern to </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">applique the crown onto the sidebar. You can add jewels to the crown as I have down in the red, white and blue version above - or you can leave the crown unadorned as shown in the pretty pink version below.</span><p></p><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYYnAne9rKwhcZIeEYnEtFoFQFTMtSnKHqdRNPZhpG4lcAzCG40st0orfsl_pEcu8yYkM-kTkUUNm_F2riu53dzLuMtxDb0A7E9AGX57MOv-IMxg3gbhte1HyRaF9AW8q_5pBphTDeQ--QxIfGAZNKNEImUW2tOLOnKYRzOjiFCDF7FGvHmHXWPV2lw/s1298/Unadorned%20crown%20DSCN0257.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="951" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYYnAne9rKwhcZIeEYnEtFoFQFTMtSnKHqdRNPZhpG4lcAzCG40st0orfsl_pEcu8yYkM-kTkUUNm_F2riu53dzLuMtxDb0A7E9AGX57MOv-IMxg3gbhte1HyRaF9AW8q_5pBphTDeQ--QxIfGAZNKNEImUW2tOLOnKYRzOjiFCDF7FGvHmHXWPV2lw/s320/Unadorned%20crown%20DSCN0257.JPG" width="234" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No jewels for this crown!</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And you could leave it there - finishing off the mug rug as detailed in the Sidebar Pattern. However, if you wish to make the mug rug commemorative you might want to add the dates to the sidebar.</span></p><p>To do this you will need to mark the dates onto the sidebar. You can use a lightbox if you have one or you can do as I have done, and use a window and some sticky tape. Here is how:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hBIBOXS9ujpXJBxpFtvNe4GYYBj6S_cHsUI4dT8sUJJ3gc2Xcf9c1DcvaiAJBuKfGR8OMteKd0rWjmog9vsIuI7L58meeYlxnqpNNclnek0ydKwHYF8nx84t7G0AX3p3hioMC817SaqMqWy3paYMcpZWJ3x193fOJVPjA4D87kYTNfg3DBI_ir8V2g/s1403/Template%20on%20window.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1139" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hBIBOXS9ujpXJBxpFtvNe4GYYBj6S_cHsUI4dT8sUJJ3gc2Xcf9c1DcvaiAJBuKfGR8OMteKd0rWjmog9vsIuI7L58meeYlxnqpNNclnek0ydKwHYF8nx84t7G0AX3p3hioMC817SaqMqWy3paYMcpZWJ3x193fOJVPjA4D87kYTNfg3DBI_ir8V2g/s320/Template%20on%20window.jpg" width="260" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tape the applique template to a window</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Once the applique is complete tape the template page to a window before taping the appliqued sidebar on top of the paper, aligning the appliqued crown with the crown on the paper. (Do not worry if the applique is a little out - you just need to be able to see the dates, so adjust the sidebar position if necessary.)</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9U9GKuex8ynJt1ovG-Vzi1Bp-W4oPLQCQI-EtcLH9Bp9qa0PKe5gJ9SYtN-DhzPdSUsUg8zTqqSkG4r1_5juqAFSOiT4v3AQnK6RT1alfhGM1blbv3xJANJU2dwwMyuRcii_QAbZAwd6cPwGXXIinOLuVLT0-MK0x3DE4AFo9iBbBuv47_I68ucsNA/s1171/Jubilee%20Applique%20on%20top%20of%20template.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1171" data-original-width="986" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9U9GKuex8ynJt1ovG-Vzi1Bp-W4oPLQCQI-EtcLH9Bp9qa0PKe5gJ9SYtN-DhzPdSUsUg8zTqqSkG4r1_5juqAFSOiT4v3AQnK6RT1alfhGM1blbv3xJANJU2dwwMyuRcii_QAbZAwd6cPwGXXIinOLuVLT0-MK0x3DE4AFo9iBbBuv47_I68ucsNA/s320/Jubilee%20Applique%20on%20top%20of%20template.jpg" width="269" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tape the appliqued Crown Sidebar on top of the sheet</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Next use a dispersible marker pen or pencil to trace over the dates. I use a<a href="https://www.amazon.com/PILOT-31553-PILOTFriXionBallErasable/dp/B002B55YD0?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ffb937902e420f76da2b9ac2abdd2826&camp=1789&creative=9325" target="_blank"> Frixion pen </a>as the markings disappear when you iron over them. These are readily available from supermarkets here in England but you can also purchase them from Amazon. Alternatively you can use </span><a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2016/09/transfer-from-paper-to-dark-fabric.html" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">chalk paper</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5lVupKvluHLVuQ7EqoX-DvWj_kfr3RuLaojol7TSqVjjpLAE36rtXCQVKU62kHW54sQA50TQLLciFoX_OxwmC8HDRP-G21_qd6a0Yj1Y4j7iXBJOuPXqTgPWycuSqPJT8mZce_PDsL6grj8wWICcjrw4wVR_w6JTC6srvlhSZVFU7k1ZQB0SjmeWHQ/s259/Marker%20tracing%20of%201952.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="135" data-original-width="259" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5lVupKvluHLVuQ7EqoX-DvWj_kfr3RuLaojol7TSqVjjpLAE36rtXCQVKU62kHW54sQA50TQLLciFoX_OxwmC8HDRP-G21_qd6a0Yj1Y4j7iXBJOuPXqTgPWycuSqPJT8mZce_PDsL6grj8wWICcjrw4wVR_w6JTC6srvlhSZVFU7k1ZQB0SjmeWHQ/s1600/Marker%20tracing%20of%201952.jpg" width="259" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These Frixion pen marks will disappear with a hot iron</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Carefully detach the sidebar from the template sheet and you are ready to stitch over the date tracings. I used two strands of embroidery floss and a small </span><a href="https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/working-the-chain-stitch-1177565" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">chain stitch</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> on the red, white and blue mug rug and a simple </span><a href="https://sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-back-stitch" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">backstitch</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> on the pretty pink mug rug.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694629738" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="1425" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiskzvUjufVRPOLdR5vSejW6m9fxzyxjVh2WzMRrdgDrTUkDngM0pibCTRWXSHKCl2nRhN64MTvIsdj5pcv7pxAs6ixXyMfjtVhFnB1rfuQQlhsyc1roZ9p98lI1IdWSKcmUDzf4lnkN3XtnBvSvWJ_YupY0CoPlubFevjvQ_VxsHIWKrRGQYlJOK_GA/s320/Pink%20Jubilee%20MR.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694629738" target="_blank">Pretty in Pink</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Finally, finish off the mug rug according to the sidebar pattern.</span><p></p><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><p>There you have it - a little bit of nostalgia and a whole lot of fabric fun. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Until next time ....</span></p></span></span><p></p></div>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-14170207359245862452022-05-11T12:28:00.006+01:002022-05-11T14:02:47.104+01:00The Patchsmith's Stars and Stripes Mug Rug Sidebar<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694559823" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1681" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSui5KSek2Jt74wCN49PqYavzawR9zlpW6rMcpDlFtHaFGDowFUwiUbWSwP8WAB3ZyRr1YPa0BoHKaK73ArkDaQWE9S4oLSx9dehZyWRSAjoWp4EqttE9RIERQb8D8mteLWwAuYaT4F_sYVPMF_eLx_vBXXBdCbI_-X5w-_v-sNjlf-NQCoHnQ0i7Ww/s320/Stars%20and%20Stripes%20Wheel%20MR.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694559823" target="_blank">Stars and Stripes Wheel Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini" target="_blank">Patchsmith’s One Block Mug Rugs book</a> is one of my favourites.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3326" data-original-width="2593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1NKazmwZZKipqsLRdE5gkpOnsamj8-5mOr6p-O2Up5knA8ebXN966R5TQjGa5WzoTnHKSO8bg5u-mYmohMfAhzJwfrNpBGdv_-43G3t0QfAdYZ-58i_uLxmCoiG3OMZQmfrd_50-D0kaCt-WDb8UeegkV3gIChMCDqNm-kTAYyWYydYKXaPub6claA/s320/One%20Block%20Cover%20Single%20Cover.jpg" width="249" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini" target="_blank">Available for immediate download via Etsy</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It
contains ten sidebars and seven blocks that you can mix-and-match.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it doesn’t stop there – you can add the
sidebars to any 6” block of your choosing - so you can use up all those surplus blocks you have, to create a fun and functional mug rug.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1247" data-original-width="1587" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63gj16pDd3WKy_WFk7e7v59lzQ160UPF8OGMJcveAt9AcSBawtgq-Nm5edVkD-XlVRT7XaMtTxrIiVTiheNHy4g6oeM51j7PwgcQwHe5QF04V3mlM36mDiR3DqIbEd7mhCUFDc76MYK1C3UWeISJco7RerFKMuXTHJB1t7sTM1AhuHydcn8ozbnfr2Q/s320/Stars%20and%20Stripes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Today I would like to show you
the Stars and Stripes sidebar.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is
shown in the book with the mug-of-tea block shown above (the mug-of-tea block is also included in the book). But it looks equally good </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">with a simple patchwork block as shown here:</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694559788/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="750" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jse7Cmt2HJoE8E20RbTVG5Xjux1NdHsEzjVmXxD2wvI3JO3QYSasI7Wn5t7f5d1yY2M2FHEu4tZ3Mj6MOkN8Nd3bzQyPWzskhrpcSWD_NhoGniENM_CwF4b2dXW3A6coO-LwNowY1_x2it9owPjCBcxNM-2X5TFzsx6nXDtRW5XtnQTvyLr3A-ZyPg/s320/Small%20Book%20Stars%20and%20Stripes%20Picnic.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694559788/" target="_blank">Stars and Stripes sidebar teamed with simple patchwork<br />(patchwork block included in book)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can even the sidebar in fun
seasonal fabrics to create a holiday sidebar.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996666059148/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kdyeQ7V_N0j6b4GMujK8N2vM1F7CrPxHgcmZHuV4dei-SdZxUUko3rq-xiWhtwhNfQ4BOd6s5kLQOzX44TfZXXNNjJdV_vzxCf-WX-v2zdTDmZkHNkw-X_5pBpKZrfIVjz-zj5ilNt53u5y0BJw2_lJw_iuPtqpcgOetRMgqqxXbyJm0hkXPQFZGRQ/s320/Cozy%20Christmas%20Wreath%20Sidebar.jpg" width="271" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996666059148/" target="_blank">A Snowman filled Stars-and-Stripes Sidebar</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">But I wanted to create a mug rug that would be suitable for the den or snug. So I teamed the Stars and Stripes sidebar ....... </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="556" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsha04LRgr4kw_XJd3i-H60z1HXQhr0fIcEfazWjLm1LmodvflzPch4gL_sWYoAf8EZM8_0_2eoo2k9sdAdiB1XhfYSZpYrwixBtWsc073I973iL_PNBEqgKPxxnYL21r_9y8FgqwZjTSv-N1Ekkk3S2LZ0_jHsJlcSGwQSy7gpgAgZkW6CzpOeyBdA/s320/Stars%20and%20Stripes%20Sidebar1%202022.jpg" width="229" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini" target="_blank">Simple patchwork sidebar</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">....... with a simple applique block created from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1503043193/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1503043193&linkId=1664617d929a4f01f71fb656e5dd7727" target="_blank">The Patchsmith's Christmas mug rugs pattern book</a>:</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164563347/christmas-mug-rugs-10-mini-quilt-designs" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="1062" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXS8dmixvwzzZTr6iLxI7vmfEifbvz9sX9_04sICkxZ3xPLBYx6e8Ym_Xmxo4KOvQbyCF3AitTkAyk1-bA7kuti208vgId_lb5KyBidEWtDH3cHPAkLOy2TmTTsPc3zZcXzmll9iLijHi3EYBDY4sFLmSN7RyYRpaGg9gTOmOJwiWi8eX2pFbl6Zgsrg/s320/Santas%20three%20wheel%20bk.jpg" width="280" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164563347/christmas-mug-rugs-10-mini-quilt-designs" target="_blank"><span></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">... to create the perfect gift for Father's Day.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694559823" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1681" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7vp7V6oIelF32oMUEB63lMwIhpe8ikSJ1LdCCWEla1vIRwz72luGq0_LI2iDL5LGhRBRxF6ouWfSzc91-4oKEl0enkI2UzMmqP_qut4zl3OWCNkrgdKCGUsrNq02PfSUJWDJ05S_Rkc_XOTTxAoRLoiGz5kydHZom20JUrTl3vzT54xarD2LZo7hYA/s320/Stars%20and%20Stripes%20Wheel%20MR.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996694559823" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So many mug rug possibilities from one mug rug pattern book which is why </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;">the One Block pattern book one of my favourite books.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you fancy a copy hop on over to<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank"> Etsy for the PDF version </a>(immediate
download) or visit <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1537079638/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1537079638&linkId=79dd4f2a0adb5716dc4a17880f46ce67" target="_blank">Amazon for the paperback copy</a>.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Until next time …..</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-55960301745631994322022-05-04T10:02:00.002+01:002022-05-05T08:23:35.184+01:00Patchsmith Animal and Pet and other mug rugs books on Etsy and Amazon<span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/228134292/animal-and-pet-mug-rug-patterns-10" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfL66V3i39KtZMiDTC4dt3GvGlYoV1dDp2g8_wV28SIUJ3J2C5ad0bBKvQsiFVIaPvOavf8PdFZ8xnOIqaHQCYGrkUZ97XlwLBaFPgcH3VxkbWisZyFCABFWYviz5SN5wAwiozSG40T9U/s320/Animal+PDF+Cover.jpg" width="249" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/228134292/animal-and-pet-mug-rug-patterns-10" target="_blank">Animal and Pet Mug Rugs (PDF) via ETSY</a></td></tr></tbody></table>One of my aims when I started as The Patchsmith ten years ago was to price my patterns to be affordable to all. And my pattern books do just that. I currently have seven mug rug pattern books which are available in PDF format from my </span><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank">ETSY store</a></span><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> for immediate download and they are also available in paperback format via <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amanda-Weatherill/e/B00FIOF9CC/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</span><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Each mug rug pattern book contains ten stand-alone patterns which you can use to create fun and functional mini quilts to gift or to keep.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/228134292/animal-and-pet-mug-rug-patterns-10" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jgZusF1pw9dVoh27Pi80PN_gI37FJH5NMWa_F6Bo-vHIAeON7tzMwRQeO3KHCWEgKylGlA7f8iVDp46r0298rtFW-2gFEf-RQrBw1_UwO1ozvh6TVTqRl4Lz7wT8BHP7Y-yjIEu38kWb/s320/Animal+%2526+Pets+Collage.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/228134292/animal-and-pet-mug-rug-patterns-10" target="_blank">All 10 patterns are included in the Animal and Pet pattern book</a></td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">But, if you only want one or two patterns from one of my pattern books it is worth checking in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank">ETSY store</a> to see if I have them listed individually - there are always a few patterns that I sell individually especially for those who only want one or two.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Every book includes details of binding, fabric choice and applique methods so that you have all the information you need in one handy book.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini" target="_blank">Available in PDF form via ETSY</a></td></tr>
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Also available in paperback format from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1537079638/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1537079638&linkId=2995d7ebfca313c77c3712b417597579" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">I am currently working on my eighth mug rug pattern book which I hope to publish in a month or two. But until then I thought I would show you the contents of some of the books over the next few weeks so you can see exactly what fun you can have with any one of these collections.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">So until then ......</span></div>
<br />The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-76834455443875119382022-04-12T15:54:00.018+01:002022-04-13T18:40:07.730+01:00Ten Years as The Patchsmith<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="2000" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5hYNnhVJP54HBJaUVr_aG4tEgS3VkPOGnPp7eKmoxd5jvR7o7flRoSCO6GxMaA_UK11SwBx-gORrQZo46zdrIGUQdu6g5ByjbGRx_h7SgXAv6sUREbTLQ92vWWFqZ_2hoLjEVZk1AwSYtQzkuwioKF0KxmL3uyHJYEOVFJsC83Rq0t-evTYIaiwtcQ/s320/Early%20Bird%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Early Bird Mug Rug </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is ten years since I first became the Patchsmith.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ten years since I first encountered a mug rug. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Up
until that point I wasn’t really sure what a mug rug was – they are still relatively unknown here in England where we tend to use coasters.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I loved the fact that mug rugs are bigger
than a coaster and therefore, they have enough room for both a cuppa and a
piece of cake – afternoon tea should always include cake!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/521021316/tea-and-cake-mug-rug?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1771" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DBVioTqixLqD6UjdycVKjq1D0tAObm8hRYiuyEioMIIUWqVxaisKfvbTSalTN7FCOAFv6IEgQc0PzQsBofCmTsjzEv_29sh6txpmEHB4NzXOhKDzgUcTjejiKFkWAuwN0qaOT7Yyh6N6lRTxmeECxgObPht0lt3uC3Hmfcm97bPxt2_zC8JCF7QfLw/s320/Tea%20and%20Cake%20Orange%20%20DSCN4430.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/521021316/tea-and-cake-mug-rug?" target="_blank">Enough room for Tea and Cake</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Since those early days, my love of mug rugs has never waned.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">I love designing them, making them, the versatility and frugality of them.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">I just love everything
about them.</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2460" data-original-width="2460" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictVFjD3GlPSws71fH6T0f60pUm-SAlXRE8mkXzMcbFFVJQNNLvaR_k8pF04arGQR45fxGqicmNPmqWKJ8_iyjzbYivTaoKks6Qf5CElMcoS9JUwOZvRdpbEiJj7s8b_I4iOiwlwMPQJQcMpxMYYAmypEhbahGnybUmEnB-TirQBFbCSKsXqrdSqmttw/s320/One%20Block%20Collage.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini?" target="_blank">So many mug rugs - so much fun.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To celebrate The Patchsmith’s 10 year anniversary I have designed a new
pattern, the Early Bird Mug Rug, which is based on my very first mug rug sketch from my 2012 journal.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="2000" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5uSsucflvNWRkPBHTvyHLBU3KVcAurOV5KAboxjtbMT4bz-a8qlBceLeUuuY-M4zO8dtX-0xoUXY3HIbOP510BVm2BK9-z5jm8TYR9ZRL1D_YbwqqAVmuy-_jfPvKtAAQYo-_5aur6ywRUJeiY1J8mfnM6FBCFICOTrx8K2OJMMQrUUBitZRjKWpl3Q/s320/Early%20Bird%20Mug%20Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">A sweet little Early Bird.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is a great little pattern that allows you to use up those small
scraps of fabric to create a functional and fun mug rug to gift or to
keep.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can add
hand-stitching if you wish .....</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1889" data-original-width="2000" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gLE85FSFRCvekSyu0UDcCubIDoMNtFhKt5eP26ZS3mFwi6oba8zo02YWF_UJadtc2heMuNMPy1pe4scOisAyohJuEX_6Ar7WYSbtd765GtUenzH199Ez7ioLS5CvMPrBBgd9cwr6GcRQ_cnqCn8SHEBlW2CdqRsOTU8EhUe14xRNJkOGjD933bVjYA/s320/Early%20Bird%20Stitching%20Detail.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Early Bird Stitching Detail (optional)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">or one or two (very) little baby birds </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1824" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47wIeyHsju-ai4mhrqO0hCywShuG_Zv5R5irEZ-oLqE8RRxXhHqqzFVqn2L1z-2j370R--0QnKWVcpxDIpVMeLcSx3PlWxyOKMUYsnMrwuWhMaw26DRXtRuzf-WoYjAotRmfFXVauTpoahdlcWeh3Y3WNINt6_H69XVMa1jlz_WwpO-jS7c3gnv4fqA/s320/Bluebird%20pattern%20detail.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">An Early Bluebird version</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">or you can make it up in your favourite holiday fabrics</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="2000" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DcNfyLXUuI9Jy3eL6fRvGgCuv1NsUkvIjeX2LCCNaeFon5-hv2OLVNH5pqvtOMYktfbrnzdhCqYt3wJxeTZEyWdJodBW4Xx3kHK7nLdOQ4DGkkgQP6zwoL88q-mPN-TmNIRFd3hedNnglCOHfEGX74J-MyiRW4x1ebw60cn4QONLV2r3T8syAuNVVQ/s320/Christmas%20Early%20Bird%20Mug%20Rug%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">A Christmas Early Bird </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Whatever fabrics you choose, this pattern is sure to be one that you will return to time and time again.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">As an extra special bonus this pattern will be set at a reduced price for the rest of this month.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">*** <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214201119/early-bird-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">EARLY BIRD MUG RUG PATTERN</a> *** </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Until next time .......</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-29717277136022043872022-03-08T13:40:00.001+00:002022-03-08T13:40:24.808+00:00St Patrick's Day Gnome Mug Rug<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1386" data-original-width="1744" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC2Mp0lwjKGqunzvJrARZWcXoUhKX0JD65hL4K6jUQRMgNA9OROcXLsGbZQ5mInElKN4nBptzal9jCWtgDpdsre74q5yXfFJFLO95Voevsa-YW3roIMdaPy3uyHlCSlmsKy2mp-B1bYAmuVIUJqp0MLZFGsQ5w1Fx7RuFZQQu6_lZFKY0SM7o6pfnekA=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">St Patrick's Day version of The Patchsmith's<br />Nordic Gnome Mug Rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Gnomes aren't just for Christmas - they can have a place on your table all year around.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1047" data-original-width="1532" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilbY3_YOlU4rsZ0PhGGjVgCGF2JLW8lma6lA1vfPrhU_uGW1SA8CnFd-xPdknbX3QE4Se_GcFapFuFkwhiQeqhIAYTn_PY_yfFxWlRDUUXhKjYakcnfyKW-o86w2W5I-yWkDcmFdYCtxPaD3WB1-Bqg3YSXBf8n-V43Go6JolKj-xx7phhGg04RD2Bxg=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">The pattern includes this variation for a Gnome Alone mug rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To celebrate St Patrick's Day this year, I have created an additional applique sheet which will allow you to turn the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Nordic Gnomes</a> into an Irish sensation.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1725" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJRSpez_-GxAzDqGtA4KMvQ_31AwX05vhnMDImu1IfATOE-X2gJEV_rj3BCW9iVfz8W-YEkJaAD54Xk4BO6meX1OxPBmr9QhT9RgLkteKISyHA_4eKoC5N5JN_jq4ppqsKYcLRQrRw_ltrAGpbhaZIEjkjShPrsFp2i9lE-2pPikIx0hdv6QzZ31ImIg=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">The Patchsmith's Nordic Gnomes pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you don't already own a copy of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Nordic Gnome mug rug pattern</a> you can buy a copy, which will include the St. Patrick's Day additional sheet. from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> (or click on any of the Gnome Mug Rug photos in this post).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="2000" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeGq7LQwHDGBBweM9nEK3rvpgQ21dQZmHFeNmGS9SHTeDLBdALNrxh2NjW5IjwRmFXaNyGCfwZespNqQkWEx4izVOh43HDY6B-Zq4IZzumV68dCmwCp7W8obHvEkvD8GBysuTzJ41L1GYDDNudcig8lvf50NLMgP3sKY6OmOo4wWKYXkZu7eKD_a--iw=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1086477298/nordic-gnomes-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Christmas Gnomes get a wardrobe makeover</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you already own a copy of the Nordic Gnomes mug rug pattern you will need to download the FREE additional applique sheet to create your own St Patrick's Day celebration mug rug. You can find it here:</span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Exe6r2O46dSb1he3X8PYLbAnjzwKXg0s/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">ST PATRICK's DAY ADDITIONAL GNOME APPLIQUE SHEET</a></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Exe6r2O46dSb1he3X8PYLbAnjzwKXg0s/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1997" data-original-width="1954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi429x1mRTpEIh9i2lYMvRyQPvlZUcTuomK4Nl5MKWg1b7pnhKKT_sUwzqh0Qa44SUjvuriUYQsiKuwYEV_0a69lZFx0QwUDI5ipBXu77kNc_5kYCHUk_Jc14fDLsrAlh7A6UfGLOZRgSfqYkL-vCDYe11aQCJnTLmCmof2Nx5W7141ZJXe0y6n_hN7ag=s320" width="313" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Exe6r2O46dSb1he3X8PYLbAnjzwKXg0s/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click on the picture to download the free additional PDF sheet</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">There is still plenty of time to create a little piece of fabric art for your table this St. Patrick's Day.</span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Until next time .......</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">p.s. You will also find the St. Patrick's additional sheet in the <a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/p/tutorials-and-freebies.html" target="_blank">Freebies section</a> of this blog.</span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-43047596286856115882022-02-16T08:34:00.008+00:002022-02-16T09:05:47.849+00:00Creating book titles from fabric selvages<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/847444769/tea-and-books-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="525" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwnW8Bp9JpCBSXP75GLzN9h91NHTyBBnDrKQuKKMzbDuHSRYK1Q7kv4s7MupzovcAjVKFWunJmhfc3N9yKBIMAgovMuhh3fxhkv1uvLVbkvDOmqicUWWwdVrPRm8eq_lRNuWfVePB1ZfDQ3AVZTDGlXxRDGUFA95-_aLDKcP5lbeaIhlq2G1VEwKCrXA=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/847444769/tea-and-books-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">Once you start looking you will find so many great titles <br /><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">In these uncertain times saving money is something we can all do and that is where mug rug making comes into its own.</span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">You can update your table or create a gift with little more than scraps of fabric left over from other projects.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/847444769/tea-and-books-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="2000" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hT8QiU8-o7K6g_Fph_vCMTvK7GzrqjukrnWIQ94jb_rs_EIJjBJySlrEhzA-xxdBBTSFGXp_yMMHs9f3Ft0-EwN3rTMCzNNRbwWUdXbiqeh_MTe6J6s6NXihHWiQutNNh389a1mST7KG/w410-h262/Tea+and+Books+Pattern.jpg" width="410" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/847444769/tea-and-books-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Here's one I made earlier - years earlier!<br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">And one pattern I particularly like is my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/847444769/tea-and-books-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">Tea and Books Mug Rug pattern</a>. It uses every last scrap of fabric – right down to the printed selvage edges that are normally thrown away. The pattern is available individually</span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/847444769/tea-and-books-mug-rug-pattern?" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank"> HERE</a><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> <b><i>and it is reduced for the rest of this month</i></b>. Alternatively, you can find it in my Hobby & Fun Mug Rug pattern book available in </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/194588100/hobby-fun-mug-rug-patterns-10-designs-to" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">PDF from Etsy</a><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> or in paperback</span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1503315215/ref=sm_n_ma_dka_GB_pr_ran_1_0?adId=1503315215&creativeASIN=1503315215&linkId=a6e07c5a713f29537a0c2ae76bc2aab0&tag=thepatchsmith-20&linkCode=w43&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fthepatchsmith.blogspot.com%2F&slotNum=0&imprToken=XIbki337WYpCmHvwdK72ow&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1597314267890" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank"> via Amazon.</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Here is how this lovely little pattern goes together …..<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEIy5n3jax37Gn6rKg8TBiftOk7VWWD2bGaHTuki-v557laLjXVe8p_3wagTam_9F0hbRNEY6Iy6_IxbsYo84Sa_K_M0EDhYf975lyxLeE_rv8lr06B5aXHPRERVUABCN-thK85URY7AP/s1551/Fabric+Selection+1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="1551" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEIy5n3jax37Gn6rKg8TBiftOk7VWWD2bGaHTuki-v557laLjXVe8p_3wagTam_9F0hbRNEY6Iy6_IxbsYo84Sa_K_M0EDhYf975lyxLeE_rv8lr06B5aXHPRERVUABCN-thK85URY7AP/w328-h268/Fabric+Selection+1.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I started out with this selection but things change....<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">You start with some scraps - the pattern tells you exactly how big these need to be. Don't take too long -</span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> you can always change your mind as you put the mug rug together.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCvLONoN9dVLiDZvQBU6k2SDhldxM73On5mnousYP9H5iWr8DNpJj9xz2CNhgiherfxoHE1a6-5G5tEyMVKcBzogt3_qqemAOuGNFqQmhhNy_T9VaFqP8Af_St_T-U1eixaHXovyjDsY9/s1879/Tea+and+Books+Background.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="1879" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCvLONoN9dVLiDZvQBU6k2SDhldxM73On5mnousYP9H5iWr8DNpJj9xz2CNhgiherfxoHE1a6-5G5tEyMVKcBzogt3_qqemAOuGNFqQmhhNy_T9VaFqP8Af_St_T-U1eixaHXovyjDsY9/w328-h197/Tea+and+Books+Background.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span face="arial, sans-serif">I changed the book fabrics to be more book-like!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Once you have your mug rug background patched you can then start playing around with the applique. For me this is the fun bit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDu2Sxd4M0RlvwCCAWNH5MlEUwsXbvieTUwuFt-5bJN9Onv-cLlYl5dBrLyaAB7ngJoGf1Ii0zNJWzQq5VB062utBYsZiTWSLACNItJ-hEysmWFDvkh0mSNAwB6tXt82d12KljjsBG06DP/s1566/Book+Title+selections.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1566" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDu2Sxd4M0RlvwCCAWNH5MlEUwsXbvieTUwuFt-5bJN9Onv-cLlYl5dBrLyaAB7ngJoGf1Ii0zNJWzQq5VB062utBYsZiTWSLACNItJ-hEysmWFDvkh0mSNAwB6tXt82d12KljjsBG06DP/w328-h158/Book+Title+selections.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of many selections of 'book titles'<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"> </span><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">The book titles are created using the printed selvage edge of fabric. Once you start looking you will see lots of interesting names that will work well here.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1whXBxjrlg8lHDPw4AoQqRu1ra5bpAueaSxRYY8PIX1DeI5SWyDPsHolIWPPrW7Eq2RcYzyKfqYPPoIWuSrquo14nl_GRn2fUbXIzcMhfEAEgDX0BcCq8e2HZxhEcLLOR0jNU6STjuFE/s1822/1-+Printed+selvages+on+fabric.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1822" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1whXBxjrlg8lHDPw4AoQqRu1ra5bpAueaSxRYY8PIX1DeI5SWyDPsHolIWPPrW7Eq2RcYzyKfqYPPoIWuSrquo14nl_GRn2fUbXIzcMhfEAEgDX0BcCq8e2HZxhEcLLOR0jNU6STjuFE/w328-h206/1-+Printed+selvages+on+fabric.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Christmas Selection of Titles'<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">To create the book titles, trace the ‘title’ rectangles from the pattern, onto fusible webbing. Cut out roughly leaving 1/8”-1/4” all around</span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbA6z48fIfq4xWq6aMoKPSMi8Trp6NhTkZYKNDKxVIJtpuyzRENBwy6XmNPrHGLTO-4jHMPWvG7AdZHQty9OThc5rrSCKBFItRRE7uLDpghUvvtohAygdSZGNmcwW1a_7Bp5-OGSOqoBFo/s1200/Fuse+bondaweb+to+back+of+selvage.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="1200" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbA6z48fIfq4xWq6aMoKPSMi8Trp6NhTkZYKNDKxVIJtpuyzRENBwy6XmNPrHGLTO-4jHMPWvG7AdZHQty9OThc5rrSCKBFItRRE7uLDpghUvvtohAygdSZGNmcwW1a_7Bp5-OGSOqoBFo/w328-h95/Fuse+bondaweb+to+back+of+selvage.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Fuse the webbing rectangle over the part of the selvage you want as the book title.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Next decide which parts of the selvage you want for your title. Here I want “Bee in my Bonnet”, so I fused the rectangle onto the back of the printed selvage edge, ensuring that the main part of the rectangle covers the bit of the print that I want. I then trimmed along the top and bottom of the selvage, turned the selvage over so that the print is facing up and finished trimming the ends to create the exact book title I wanted. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRQTAzC2iRanrZWsUBuvYu6lqitKm54N-D-hklqIZSZe2leTbVojk-8sAgRNdQDDmnPllWqOwzIZ-vHV_TAs4D4sMSAqGCi4oMVPcWeY0YnIACcK2VEBWxBE2MRGxCmNYuvR_MYEC9eU5/s1098/Trimming+selvage+for+title.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="775" data-original-width="1098" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRQTAzC2iRanrZWsUBuvYu6lqitKm54N-D-hklqIZSZe2leTbVojk-8sAgRNdQDDmnPllWqOwzIZ-vHV_TAs4D4sMSAqGCi4oMVPcWeY0YnIACcK2VEBWxBE2MRGxCmNYuvR_MYEC9eU5/w328-h232/Trimming+selvage+for+title.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trim the print but cutting the ends to create the exact title you want.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Here are the finished four book titles all trimmed and ready to fuse into place:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5WhR-xMzKDfHbGqE8ORRWqzlDs3-iEzT1H9x-bqzwaHDNvHFpparTkK8UANIXNI6n5D03428zp7ipvwrK1D12JZNA52M4kuDyylbblAsxrCdeTW-Dya8vKMJqThaEkJ7Y4jZTmNVuteW/s1036/Chosen+titles.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="1036" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5WhR-xMzKDfHbGqE8ORRWqzlDs3-iEzT1H9x-bqzwaHDNvHFpparTkK8UANIXNI6n5D03428zp7ipvwrK1D12JZNA52M4kuDyylbblAsxrCdeTW-Dya8vKMJqThaEkJ7Y4jZTmNVuteW/w328-h268/Chosen+titles.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Here are my finished four titles.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">You then need to decide which title will go on which book. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaLKDMrjCZigl8Ut4zvY0jo0eHw8k9JYQv3owNqi_ZWV4zhpDC-OE9_8dNE1h85lkxl23G9r7207_9ixlbew-oweOCp6OC7jrGmFIUZ8qNAUhAZbNaKeo2O3XeQcq7vDp64QAZRKon-EF/s1503/Allocate+titles+to+books.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="1439" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaLKDMrjCZigl8Ut4zvY0jo0eHw8k9JYQv3owNqi_ZWV4zhpDC-OE9_8dNE1h85lkxl23G9r7207_9ixlbew-oweOCp6OC7jrGmFIUZ8qNAUhAZbNaKeo2O3XeQcq7vDp64QAZRKon-EF/w314-h328/Allocate+titles+to+books.jpg" width="314" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Titles are allocated to their respective book spines.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Peel the paper from the fusible webbing and fuse in place but remember, when fusing the book on the left-hand side, you need to allow for binding so you should leave ½” between the title and the edge of the mug rug as shown below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Once fused you can stitch the titles in place using any stitch you like. I used a machine blanket stitch as my machine has such a neat one.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1voRKyPSPkEQO-62wyDSHVQ3FU6LMb9IbMGIMYC6tbljmKA4hCDT34L_U8JFR4c3bvhBFOVZ8y_zGAGG6v_DEwclRlui8jXC8tGKB3aMzghRXd55CiycpZ8t-1nSaqrhoXLMfdYj48mg7/s1700/Finished+books.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="1700" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1voRKyPSPkEQO-62wyDSHVQ3FU6LMb9IbMGIMYC6tbljmKA4hCDT34L_U8JFR4c3bvhBFOVZ8y_zGAGG6v_DEwclRlui8jXC8tGKB3aMzghRXd55CiycpZ8t-1nSaqrhoXLMfdYj48mg7/w262-h261/Finished+books.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bookshelf section of the Tea and Books mug rug<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Bookshelf done – time to move onto the mug. Follow the pattern and you can’t go wrong. One tip – I add the steam spirals and teabag cord prior to quilting so I mark my mug rug using a Frixion pen and simply stitch over the markings. When done, a warm iron will get rid of the marks totally.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2s-4crX9l2qohgrwLMbYLgxkc4PT_OpFt2W2u130HtA1c6WTDNM7ag3wGeRnLXv6z7zpiLKUoAFgpfC6Dt8VcLiSXU1M_BKrQ4luT8uJKUslcMAn_0kDJjvnBt7sgktRPUGd12J7ENfR/s1348/Marking+steam.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1320" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2s-4crX9l2qohgrwLMbYLgxkc4PT_OpFt2W2u130HtA1c6WTDNM7ag3wGeRnLXv6z7zpiLKUoAFgpfC6Dt8VcLiSXU1M_BKrQ4luT8uJKUslcMAn_0kDJjvnBt7sgktRPUGd12J7ENfR/w258-h262/Marking+steam.jpg" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marking steam with an erasable marker prior to embroidery<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">And, as they say, from there is it nearly all over. </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweKTbl-Im2hT_itPLWJ8KAOAQ30NdthA9stKElajM_rjrMw2TsgQ8F8GJZrj4_ChskvAW8P5KJZPt1swaFcsVnXo6l2tju3_mQSVqxJubp85ikxt4zJzLzUazeEEs58ZhC-xGtYhFv4uR/s1275/Finished+Mug.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1228" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweKTbl-Im2hT_itPLWJ8KAOAQ30NdthA9stKElajM_rjrMw2TsgQ8F8GJZrj4_ChskvAW8P5KJZPt1swaFcsVnXo6l2tju3_mQSVqxJubp85ikxt4zJzLzUazeEEs58ZhC-xGtYhFv4uR/w252-h262/Finished+Mug.jpg" width="252" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Subtle steam!</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Quilt and bind your mug rug as detailed in the pattern. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/847444769/tea-and-books-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2000" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkEU423lvR63drZoQeZXU9t_NUsNkid4SA_wrczo-WgAqksZcise6smmXQzI4PYl5fvT8CFDp4Gsba9mFjtOkgyOqSFexQltQpAtjIE5sIzDTDNuXCk78AIgg1jWeA3mwlMihIUjyLxI9/w328-h223/Tea+and+Mug+Rugs+Alt+2020.jpg" width="328" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/847444769/tea-and-books-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank">Scrappilicious Tea and Books Mug Rug<br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">These would make great gifts for teachers or book-club readers. Un</span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">til next time ……. </span></div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>Note: This post was first published in August 2020.</i></span></div>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-78285501253251786682022-01-26T10:55:00.004+00:002022-01-26T11:15:27.489+00:00Block-a-Day and another scrappy collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480182/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1846" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhd7HQM03n2T3fT7-vEy6cB_4AR58tcR98FnjUsMBMSC_qwvOpN_6v27D0ttLLh3xobH7U4-aXHg1kUrewQ0Pux8Pq0WGttcUZnrOaeZNJcn0GTyt-XOSftpLhswbHMl_vwoJ5lkooYbrJJ7N4XrgwWZJxvTfJzlNo4Kmr8KcV41JQp2VuBMvYTCx7Akg=s320" width="305" /></a></div><br /><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Time is going quickly - as always - but I am still making time for my BAD (block-a-day) blocks. Here are the latest:</span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 8 - Small and Simple Star. This block is from the first block in <a href="https://www.aquiltinglife.com/2022/01/quilting-life-quilt-block-of-the-month-january-2022.html/" target="_blank">A Quilting Life's free block-of-the-month</a>:</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480152/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="1746" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPohIqJXuhHjeiP989cPtQduJSXQpBrc3e81jIQdhKyeHubioABU5ccpEKH975_r2mYZVT8SAn_2YTkcwATyyg6Tty4GI9y652ZpNbxO3606FEaaL169osx9uGkySrjOTQ0BIcL9mb8Mfa1S3FvPHVZAYUdQgFyqkwvF_aae7cTxY6FIgazCeDi2boTg=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480152/" target="_blank">BAD 8 - A small and simple star</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 9 - January's Quilting Life. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The previous BAD 8 block gets a scrapilicious border to turn it into the first block in <a href="https://www.aquiltinglife.com/2022/01/quilting-life-quilt-block-of-the-month-january-2022.html/" target="_blank">A Quilting Life's sew-along</a>.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480159/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1854" data-original-width="1826" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgp6s9eoAJAPHtyyT2DBOXLRWHqCHYD8ZQJlip_svdptN4G5M2VxwGQ-GzVdq9G9sH3NOWtw8uHyetUb7i2vHJ2SgfyMVJal4cYbR_-VIIIxHMy-PGcmFGZ0QJnHTQg4O0YA5JMMxeujK2XeWoR1HIguhuvgGsnowEB_wNboT13_n7yz2R6Bjp_XhiSog=s320" width="315" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480159/" target="_blank">BAD 9 - A Quilting Life's SAL Block One</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 10 - A two-piece heart - also from </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607055317/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1607055317&linkId=90c9ae0d2989d26388ade66e1baad3a4" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">Carol Doak's paper-piecing book</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. Sometimes I have very little time to sew and this little 3" block was just the thing on one such day.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480164/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1633" data-original-width="1573" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTl3_S9M4PqJ5u_47ky1I6oEAd_t5eK-wXwu5Uibe4vkoxz3qsm5spaM7rTsuBp-J00jrKx-7vTsI6s0e1puw8ajapK34RK2F5tm3QSbza2jn-ZCXqNm0nABpEvltnsX2NaG_GFsnGGf70qT6oU1fr2Nip4SNvqhPyX0yYeYfb9W_zX-iK2lt4cpwmQw=s320" width="308" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480164/" target="_blank">BAD 10 - A two-piece heart</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 11 - Birdhouse no. 1. Today's block is also from </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607055317/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1607055317&linkId=90c9ae0d2989d26388ade66e1baad3a4" style="font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">Carol Doak's paper-piecing book</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">. It also measures just 3". Another sweet little make.</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480168/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1815" data-original-width="1815" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicaSFKfwqbgj38HhL4Lz2rKAQh5Exi1LFu7PyQpsNjCLO0l7K7h3midXfp-gDsu8zBd0pObwbycWrIdMa55gKwWNw4K5OyA2kq3wjsCNjjoM4M7yVWOp3ClOLSUYWK4Wr69606UYXVH9Wwk5noHu3GEd-FbcgdCS22W1Lvb-AoL5BIVd8OHcFPvu3k-w=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480168/" target="_blank">BAD 11 - Birdhouse no. 1.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 12 - Riley Blake block 2 middle. A new year always brings a plethora of new sew-alongs and Riley Blake are hosting a </span><a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/2022-rbd-block-challenge" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">free 'Challenge' sew along.</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The blocks are just a little bigger than I need so I created this 6" block using just the middle of their block 2.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480170/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1820" data-original-width="1801" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf0OwevA2C-MlxIjvbqG6-l38tJOgqW3c5SK4XB9Xos7sDcLNqhMXb-L41fB2g1mB4g5xRgrJqzcYNDprQZij74K6u0g8hv6vjmOB6hRYLfuOLHyAjaEWByOjs2w-sTWsIeZV6OU3R6o-rhY0GbNcfhBjjp-SIMhHwwNolHYL3Hbh9np8kbvFpatyZkA=s320" width="317" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480170/" target="_blank">BAD 12 - Riley Blake Block 2 Middle</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480170/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 13 - Sunrise - another</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607055317/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1607055317&linkId=90c9ae0d2989d26388ade66e1baad3a4" style="font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">Carol Doak's paper-piecing</a> <span style="font-size: 16px;">block - taking just a tad more time than the earlier two this week.</span></div><div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480174/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="1644" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQnMZdytXQMfK3aIn-kSL-5aXZ-vsMQstQMv_kvQ6gyj36noJam1aNSMlRtyagooVnNKkzxVKB4NMaztMmT9wHs4Xfrl8YN3GJuDntK5c4SPdmUKBu2-rnXdGKnqxnSawgO2xwNKomMd1_oN_FL4TIq2x-33_d-WmBrXgPFdwN4waN83pvEXfP-aQmdw=s320" width="309" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480174/" target="_blank">BAD 13 - Sunrise - lucky for some</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 14 - A Birdhouse at Home. The Simple Star block from my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/470232557/one-block-mug-rugs-pattern-book-10-mini?" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">One Block Mug Rugs pattern book</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> is the setting for BAD block 11. Looking right at home amongst the florals.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480182/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1846" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdaIvCVPnFbC3qYpoPcTU_2-ovH5w6Id95Yg8HEtLxDTKqC9qBnzaugTtKuSpKnlBUzhWGb-bCXrjYVv6jerF5q8Ki0Z_MzKxoCuboyjbD4fa1hZ8COeRZrXci-WUFk2hP3TBYP5RZwRpu6VI2rTqJKy6SO64yOgwhBWRsBa3L-kTtv4bV9FxCg8tTtw=s320" width="305" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693480182/" target="_blank">BAD 14 - A Birdhouse at home amongst the flowers</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Don't forget - the<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246582123/patchwork-corners-mug-rug-pattern" target="_blank"> Patchwork Corners mug rug pattern</a> is on special offer only until the end of this month - so pick up a copy now by clicking on the photo/links below.</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246582123/patchwork-corners-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="1721" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf6bmzJtOrBobK4dLTPmu5ULMjMZPoyhiXAhEteDEzbssqGs6TabsAvEwPHG3NXwxab3YQQMC-L0NYWgfvxA3pL8tQgrP2qbUJrPH4jVW8e7P8Ikhbqi7UeHKH3ErAozQoZ5yuSlYfqPa4N1oT8EBuEJKpMpjswPxUZVTmApkQX6ZdeHL-SYbqiyd-LQ=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246582123/patchwork-corners-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Save 25% on the Patchwork Corners Mug Rug Pattern<br />(Offer ends 31st January 2022)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In the meantime you can see all the blocks on my <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/patchsmith/patchsmiths-2022-bad-block-a-day/" target="_blank">Pinterest 2022 BAD board</a> or follow along on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatchsmith/" target="_blank">@thepatchsmith</a>.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Until next time …..</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><br />The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-89139189804237530182022-01-09T11:23:00.009+00:002022-01-09T11:42:22.671+00:00A New Year - a new day - a new block<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308923/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1831" data-original-width="1798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNEoLfIXWu_w1gJ5m3jH2UJV_DzpXEkoVJNxgQL4ZbqZfAJwjcKa3EOeTNU_hBUOA35WLjYJ6HU-auxfQHBgRrPE4aGcxdKNgkUlqFqD3CHVbbg1t8d4wYf7dLX9aKRjx5qEV4nHUkLGbUtSLTxeR_ir5vDhePbkGMk3QXxh2kAqck51VAVEhkerAWfA=s320" width="314" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308923/" target="_blank">BAD 5 - A Simple Home <br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">2022 is upon us and I think we are all hoping for better days - free of Covid and a life full of connection, friendships and fun. </span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">I am not waiting for that to happen - I am creating a life of fabric, fun and friends by making one block a day throughout 2022 - the Patchsmith's BAD (Block-a-Day). (</span><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I did this same thing in 2015 - you can see all </span><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/patchsmith/patchsmiths-2015-block-a-day-bad/" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">the 2015 blocks HERE</a></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.)</span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Using nothing more than scraps from my scrap box - here is my first week of BAD (block-a-day) blocks:</span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 1 - Scrap Happy Brick House. This block is a variation on my <a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/2018/03/patchsmith-sampler-block-1-brick-wall.html" target="_blank">Brick Wall pattern block</a>. </span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308868" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="1511" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnaXF6IGLaQ3NY_7fxtFctPRsRSQYhRggmvJAk9XQCo4O-YYYuJZ8aoPAxYVx5mtts9SbDp4qToWWe63wkvcxgQuyePU7xuLS-fkjvzmdkB9wiwlT_sOl0w6j-IsW7-fVCem6PpbajKZ4IjU0xW6hbRR3XcKPqyl6WC9K9kQjU_QXKf5TMa7wzWuaw9A=s320" width="286" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308868" target="_blank">BAD 1 - Scrap Happy Brick House</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 2 - Box within a Box (a.k.a. Feature Square). Paper-piecing practice from Carol Doak's '<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607055317/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1607055317&linkId=90c9ae0d2989d26388ade66e1baad3a4" target="_blank">50 Little Paper-Pieced Blocks</a>'. </span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308895" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="1378" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz8nqpQHwxxo39cQJtK-H3Himj4--cgI-TuvI7-31DEDpq6hIJu9nJ4hNuHS6Lv2nnatIK79Qd_UAwTJDUWn7buRmXxm7up_PGMX3YSCuzpPoHTmV4QKVkWAjfUWKLSab3176pzKMwPZRwmI-nolPZhU7ECwVLPSddccVkF8eNzAusHYck7rr18kZ-uA=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308895" target="_blank">BAD 2 - Box within a Box </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 3 - A Little Home - also from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607055317/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1607055317&linkId=90c9ae0d2989d26388ade66e1baad3a4" target="_blank">Carol Doak's paper-piecing book</a>. Expect to see more of these little blocks this week as they fit perfectly into my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246582123/patchwork-corners-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Patchwork Corners' Mug Rug pattern</a> (which is on special for the month of January 2022 - just click on the link - no coupon needed).</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308907/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="1598" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOm0MDMyT9vBENsXKo2pp-NCBtNatrolKTh3uccKHAJ6mprd0cV7WHWyXodEVN5Rqz1udY5wKl7AQtTEegBPbUmjrJMGgUR6IMJuR_V9ohvJgCShT7r7ZGpCgPKLVHdpjvjzXbAlqygiExZEBAz0fbtL6i5kFuiyEZBTw2APROcgvGDSXBISj1QUYyuw=s320" width="302" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308907/" target="_blank">BAD 3 - Little Home</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 4 - A Patchwork Home. The BAD 3 block finds itself safe and sound in a blizzard of fabric scraps as I incorporate it into my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246582123/patchwork-corners-mug-rug-pattern?" style="font-size: 12pt;" target="_blank">Patchwork Corners block</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> (this block can also be found in my sampler book - look for the Cornerstones block).</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308919" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1649" data-original-width="1754" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4DaVHTwpI5QyGtVQCf-tniZscxQXKeHflnyccsSIf7f2KTVxSYEvmUGqS0XCZImUWE0eeYqEGBnQzn1DCDZ5KZ_THpHMRQixY2UPVGmD7VFKTRe-DRsAl0HtI-BNhkCUXDIaNBRr7EKnwmNUYEhvPOijxHxMAtpWfzMhStvmDecmsXO_M0D-T1rLoqQ=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308919" target="_blank">BAD 4 - A Patchwork Home</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 5 - A Simple Home. I moved into a single storey house last year - a bungalow - to make life easier for me. This block, </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">from the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1985335697/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1985335697&linkId=816d57db094a261a3163791f1bd168ef" target="_blank">Patchsmith's Sampler pattern book</a>,</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">reflects everything I love about sewing at home - simplicity, nature and colour.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308923/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1831" data-original-width="1798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqDjGo3jqYvbmPafLtfMx-GRA5M7Z9RXzbk_3AnzCVcqZ088s0Ad1NaRUMqX03TNK7BxqNx901-Hm4gcAd-cx_F-mQrvpkmd7lFPkaiziUWUYJshAI5oD5u76j-pWSQ2nnL4ztDgRA2yyS53tqQWMvyskTWF5kH_8iaq7rBMVktRhGuCGj7b_vNaKplw=s320" width="314" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308923/" target="_blank">BAD 5 - A Simple Home</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 6 - Pinwheel Paddles (a.k.a. Louisana Block). I created this block and posted it on Instagram where a lovely lady from Tennessee, told me it was a classic block known as Louisana. I love how patchwork, quilting and all things fabric, bring people together.</span></div><div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308938" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1887" data-original-width="1855" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsuCxpTJxuOPyTI7ALAqUaU8_1OFDeqJGAyQTV3ii1SmPK1GCGw9cPsT4AeC_Fx95zQmVNJ-ojssXKK8mwG-1-5Yn9_mRPwKhY9nq8Iax3Zdwo5Y6MJN9ecWCDyphIiBNuoy3td0wyF-3K_MLFxsU84vJsZUg7KiMk0W3XajO1U4W9I1acj5l-tW4iqA=s320" width="315" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308938" target="_blank">BAD 6 - Pinwheel Paddles</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BAD 7 - Patchwork Corners (from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246582123/patchwork-corners-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Patchwork Corners mug rug pattern</a>). This block is going to feature heavily throughout January as use up more of my fabric scraps. </span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308945" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1666" data-original-width="1740" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3CnPAey6PPV7FKXsBuRgsn7YwZqjw8oWlBduklijygdy4i0ey56m9y4-x3IpsIOCue4glP90v65uEEo-V2MYK5F_H8MKtlSwH9Wpms8vTOjSAu0rrJw0Fkiznr1JiHT_uMy0tWym18dfG0QAqlERRpHWG1dc77ILeSFLtAXz0PdwWPJ36DIl9tN95BA=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996693308945" target="_blank">BAD 7 - Pretty Patchwork Corners</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So be sure to come back and see how I get on as I sew a block-a-day (BAD). I will be sharing some block patterns along the way and having a monthly special on a different mug rug each month.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246582123/patchwork-corners-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="1721" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf6bmzJtOrBobK4dLTPmu5ULMjMZPoyhiXAhEteDEzbssqGs6TabsAvEwPHG3NXwxab3YQQMC-L0NYWgfvxA3pL8tQgrP2qbUJrPH4jVW8e7P8Ikhbqi7UeHKH3ErAozQoZ5yuSlYfqPa4N1oT8EBuEJKpMpjswPxUZVTmApkQX6ZdeHL-SYbqiyd-LQ=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246582123/patchwork-corners-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Save 25% on the Patchwork Corners Mug Rug Pattern<br />(Offer ends 31st January 2022)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In the meantime you can see all the blocks on my <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/patchsmith/patchsmiths-2022-bad-block-a-day/" target="_blank">Pinterest 2022 BAD board</a> or follow along on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatchsmith/" target="_blank">@thepatchsmith</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Until next time …..</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-61968758339041695412021-12-14T12:25:00.002+00:002021-12-14T12:30:25.650+00:00No Binding Mug Rug<p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/507154929/celebration-candles-qayg-mug-rug" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1461" data-original-width="1950" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM4eDsoZU0oFthO6e9BojL4DEyDvzTknleZOi5KOVfWNnGVvwOBE-TnyQzUo2zkvOVS2a7t5XFFz9XgHlWaPVZa6n97GAJD_VjolKap_wU9-Eyb9cA7I89rx-w7vy6-SZ7Z7nFuvFu5ZYFmygDxvIK_k2A71oqVuvjyEYbEPevpYVJ5YzgGUpkYbtj7g=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/507154929/celebration-candles-qayg-mug-rug" target="_blank">Celebration Candles Mug Rug minus the binding</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">If you don't like binding small quilts or mug rugs - don't. There is a simple way to finish your mug rugs without having to bind them. <i>(However, if you do like the finish that binding gives, check out my free handout on the three most popular binding methods <a href="https://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com/p/binding-methods-here-you-will-find.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a>)</i></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQpypEYuj8HtMHy6jBCS_x7TdlN-a6oZOvi6LS3xfYo0agdQKxi8ccv2OsoVjuGF22HO02QPH98-YWApVIko0yNNr1u6O_40mxni9MOav-6TjyV1cDPUgcmD8c8AJWAL_9d3K3HFspHrBgqSeB8EmJIG6gY_xM6CJZgHaNkrBTcMmQdYaCOwt4huOfaw=s900" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="900" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQpypEYuj8HtMHy6jBCS_x7TdlN-a6oZOvi6LS3xfYo0agdQKxi8ccv2OsoVjuGF22HO02QPH98-YWApVIko0yNNr1u6O_40mxni9MOav-6TjyV1cDPUgcmD8c8AJWAL_9d3K3HFspHrBgqSeB8EmJIG6gY_xM6CJZgHaNkrBTcMmQdYaCOwt4huOfaw=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some people like to bind and some people don't</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To skip the binding, make up your mug rug top as per the pattern. When you are ready to quilt the mug rug, omit the backing material and placing the batting behind the mug rug top. Quilt as desired. </span><i style="font-size: 12pt;">If you are making a QAYG mug rug, like the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/507154929/celebration-candles-qayg-mug-rug" target="_blank">Celebrations Candle mug rug</a>, the quilting would have been completed as you stitched the mug rug together.</i></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/507154929/celebration-candles-qayg-mug-rug" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="1727" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQQrJ7IAYGG0q8wzdyONFGKLljhaQoSdZTc5XP5JBA7e0wz55jzUBGsmmuvaQYIrw3heKG7sRpzHwK8Ccishr39KCgURWxkNlk42HUGgNtx6ypUhQaU8wPsiQpr1ohbn5VYWelUvz1b5cVnPSlqfgB6enUrgKW0Muz8QzGJD25zsdM0CqhrHaWuMm7cg=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/507154929/celebration-candles-qayg-mug-rug" target="_blank">Nearly finished - just need to applique the flames.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Once the quilting is finished, trim the batting to the same size as your mug rug top. Place the backing rectangle, RIGHT SIDE FACING UP, on the work table.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKX_0JYQykfpD_rZzTInpL71I82WV4Hn7x4w8_gHsOT_lDq5fhawCwcNigePfhhPZA3RWzeCzIfvOWURrBDWwUoxgZpENQuoYCBFuRqv960O60XkTCf7h3Mn6vehAKJZsZWAZJwa69yE5w2ccjxXRQVrR9ZnGVZ54BDK5opWgyMRHBxbLMt6FhtwxUlw=s1957" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="1957" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKX_0JYQykfpD_rZzTInpL71I82WV4Hn7x4w8_gHsOT_lDq5fhawCwcNigePfhhPZA3RWzeCzIfvOWURrBDWwUoxgZpENQuoYCBFuRqv960O60XkTCf7h3Mn6vehAKJZsZWAZJwa69yE5w2ccjxXRQVrR9ZnGVZ54BDK5opWgyMRHBxbLMt6FhtwxUlw=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Place your backing rectangle right side facing up</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Place the quilted mug rug top, RIGHT SIDE FACING DOWN, onto the backing rectangle. Pin or baste to stop the two layers moving, ensuring you keep both flat and crease free.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEbuWOD7bewAXo0ivSx0xBpOf78QqAavCvl_7a-GEUx0cOvk5U9DHeXqKDID5BuhxV0Hj8kBp5U4yhwPI_OngqPQ7eJcF77FsM0EylpcqgkK4W2a3EB7DYKnSkKWDLzkN7o-0NibyDENkUFZxWYLfAVyOr2X75HYjJOWSvPCSbuSAGnZHBmGg3D6WCew=s1724" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1724" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEbuWOD7bewAXo0ivSx0xBpOf78QqAavCvl_7a-GEUx0cOvk5U9DHeXqKDID5BuhxV0Hj8kBp5U4yhwPI_OngqPQ7eJcF77FsM0EylpcqgkK4W2a3EB7DYKnSkKWDLzkN7o-0NibyDENkUFZxWYLfAVyOr2X75HYjJOWSvPCSbuSAGnZHBmGg3D6WCew=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Place the quilted mug rug top right side facing down</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stitch around the mug rug top, through all layers, using a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving a 2-3" gap along one side of the mug rug. <b>Tip</b>: <i>Make sure to overstitching securely at the beginning and end of your stitching to stop the seam coming undone when turning the mug rug out.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Trim the backing rectangle to the same size as the mug rug top and trim the corners before turning the mug rug right side out. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiQG3Rjn5SqsaglpJoHePOnnYs-kkb2oqEp0V116SPRAgFWYv7XBs9CpDb2RW1CGnBSZj1wiQMxip_aQRE4JuilIqrwNnQhEJ9wYh1ISWR-7s3kJoQw4OjcWvE-Kw0QQNocsXMeIuPocT5pFkGPP7mqFnxzbMGn_AABuS5FsPGPE9Xut0FsvluAO1zaA=s1960" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1919" data-original-width="1960" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiQG3Rjn5SqsaglpJoHePOnnYs-kkb2oqEp0V116SPRAgFWYv7XBs9CpDb2RW1CGnBSZj1wiQMxip_aQRE4JuilIqrwNnQhEJ9wYh1ISWR-7s3kJoQw4OjcWvE-Kw0QQNocsXMeIuPocT5pFkGPP7mqFnxzbMGn_AABuS5FsPGPE9Xut0FsvluAO1zaA=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The back of the mug rug will hide all your thread ends.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Finally, press and stitch the opening closed. I find little hand-stitches help the opening remain invisible.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5AbU2QEbc3vrmxFnzbRA8g7fiHPTTDvWCCSs_z5HU7VAXsBOBnfz_y-KnhsxWwXVLrFToiIeKEOsRAgUWaKiCNL2Oz5W07VwtZm-VGK2v1uplwe5_Wf5JHyJEA20Xk0Py3fZN4dg5M4NGdDpzLA-Bgreq6YsG-meEUji8aG9VyzDRgiKwICYaPixCQw=s1749" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1749" data-original-width="1734" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5AbU2QEbc3vrmxFnzbRA8g7fiHPTTDvWCCSs_z5HU7VAXsBOBnfz_y-KnhsxWwXVLrFToiIeKEOsRAgUWaKiCNL2Oz5W07VwtZm-VGK2v1uplwe5_Wf5JHyJEA20Xk0Py3fZN4dg5M4NGdDpzLA-Bgreq6YsG-meEUji8aG9VyzDRgiKwICYaPixCQw=s320" width="317" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very small hand stitches close the opening</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And there you have it. A quick and easy way to finish a little quilt or mug rug.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/507154929/celebration-candles-qayg-mug-rug" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1412" data-original-width="1743" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFXtVqWGmuwsnyshYN_hy6BuH8ZttndhvbLiEI_1he6MBhGCiWVBRbQ1rYrgBgDMTCsLs1KWcVr8_jl_xYio8DANlLTLxioPm49L77gf6z3oJnVs1BqU14oQTY2WLCVZN6aXTR5eyCEJ8xR8Bc0pAhyKDt3EsGBEb3DiyY4hnPDI946rMdhIi8WEnP2g=s320" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/507154929/celebration-candles-qayg-mug-rug" target="_blank">Grey and silver make a sparkling Christmas mug rug.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wishing you all..........</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTH CHRISTMAS.</b></span></p><p></p><p></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-19203195976864012702021-08-26T10:42:00.007+01:002021-08-26T11:31:52.349+01:00The Patchsmith's QAYG Log Cabin Coaster Tutorial <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996692044147" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1949" data-original-width="1960" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixfs8-95ijpjUC5Deg3b5ZBfiNL27AYdlebtWziS8MvWoQykncJyFV4DIcLrfMRrhZdhXq6IRtpNDo2dRcPwjE_S3xvJjewE7p_LOKc2XaGZLozVBJyiptbE6AjeZgeQZGCTMd1CW_mjx/s320/Set+of+coasters+completed.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996692044147" target="_blank">A scrapilicious quartet of coasters</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">I like to use fabric scraps to make something functional and good looking. So I thought I would share with you how to whip up a quilt-as-you-go log cabin coaster for your desk or coffee table</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996692044171/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="1906" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVWwT-kOcq1nW8oZiIPm38b5ceGvGKx4qSTnb3b_3R7kuDCTk1yIfqKMcDLslx2QvvpwgFXf6QymHOyDXz3iD8hdynz2paXk5hl9I2XoC6YeUhVxGk5TyxUopwIrJtyZm8JzEnws3EKo-/s320/Log+Cabin+QAYG+Tutorial+Photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996692044171/" target="_blank">Binding scraps have never looked so good!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Instructions are given for a finished coaster measuring 4</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">½” </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">square. To start you will need to cut:</span><p></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">One 1½” square for the middle;</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">E</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">ight </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1¼” x 5" </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">strips of fabric for the logs;</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">One 7" square of batting:</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">One 7" square of backing fabric;</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">One </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1¼”</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> x 20" strip of fabric for the binding.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>NOTE</b>: I prefer to stitch my logs into position and then trim them - it allows me to swap the order around as I go. However, you may prefer to trim your logs before stitching them, in which case you will need to cut one log</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1¼” x 1</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">½”; two logs </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1¼” x </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"> 2</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">¼”; two logs </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1¼” x 3", two logs </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1¼” x 3</span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">¾</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">” and one log </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1¼”</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"> x 4</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">½” and ignore all reference to trimming logs in the tutorial.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">1.<span> Firstly, p</span>osition the </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1½” square in the middle of the batting as shown.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnT_-8c5yCZj87AsWfe0po3mdjMXzQ94PM4TX38shbpPs5j8FObFDt7NU_e21SWo3BYfAYl6-8x_w3MvRss18ZiU1-Z3pLaV0tsnJS90U0kvst3n2ZMXi0WJm_JUH0kXpgdh1Qhdlqvzd/s1229/A3+Start+centre.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="1229" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnT_-8c5yCZj87AsWfe0po3mdjMXzQ94PM4TX38shbpPs5j8FObFDt7NU_e21SWo3BYfAYl6-8x_w3MvRss18ZiU1-Z3pLaV0tsnJS90U0kvst3n2ZMXi0WJm_JUH0kXpgdh1Qhdlqvzd/s320/A3+Start+centre.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Position center square in middle of wadding.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">2.<span> Next position the first log so that it aligns with the top left-hand side of the middle square, right sides together.</span></span> </p><p></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiol2g-lS5Wgc49epopKzSOqZjt7cBJN4cwZfKOD14dsNnJqUaIqsY9srMitvSdDq68_YV3zi7ZsrsQvyZyOnZRls8xiWfWL6wx22XsXVArPTd-N4jJIzyuthA4y9SLi4eWLvOB_dzKP8uo/s1558/A4+add+first+strip.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="1514" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiol2g-lS5Wgc49epopKzSOqZjt7cBJN4cwZfKOD14dsNnJqUaIqsY9srMitvSdDq68_YV3zi7ZsrsQvyZyOnZRls8xiWfWL6wx22XsXVArPTd-N4jJIzyuthA4y9SLi4eWLvOB_dzKP8uo/s320/A4+add+first+strip.jpg" width="311" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Align first log with left-hand side of center square</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"></span></div><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span>3.<span> Stitch the log to the middle square along the </span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">1½” side. Finger press the log open. Note: Do not press with an iron if using synthetic batting - it will ruin your iron.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6Qv4KgarXvLC-Tg_TtffXPvHqM_FvkmcE5E69-YIRN4MzRyoVO7mL1fa8mMtE6mZBQvyOO7x7uPTkXueppPS8qWuy_RTYGcHPA_Zp65ZeLrzp1KGCt_OQEw1vnLWdDsndopTX-DVMh6D/s1919/A5+Finger+press+open.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1919" data-original-width="1900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6Qv4KgarXvLC-Tg_TtffXPvHqM_FvkmcE5E69-YIRN4MzRyoVO7mL1fa8mMtE6mZBQvyOO7x7uPTkXueppPS8qWuy_RTYGcHPA_Zp65ZeLrzp1KGCt_OQEw1vnLWdDsndopTX-DVMh6D/s320/A5+Finger+press+open.jpg" width="317" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finger press your logs open </td></tr></tbody></table><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">4.<span> Carefully trim the log so that it matches the length of the middle square, but do not cut through the batting (ignore this step if you have pre-cut your logs to size).</span></span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ12yBj81b_cCn0jWYZOQLqcQaC8-54T9Ogc1V1b5k9TanSZQMomURstdu2SxtYGL5aQnMcHwYeiMEnZsFhtfjMK1W2-u5hZox41YfHyej-sv-jcTuac-z3lFmmkalSkKixFKpk_hPhF4T/s1845/A6+trim+first+strip.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1844" data-original-width="1845" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ12yBj81b_cCn0jWYZOQLqcQaC8-54T9Ogc1V1b5k9TanSZQMomURstdu2SxtYGL5aQnMcHwYeiMEnZsFhtfjMK1W2-u5hZox41YfHyej-sv-jcTuac-z3lFmmkalSkKixFKpk_hPhF4T/s320/A6+trim+first+strip.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I trim after I have added a log.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"></span></div><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span>5.<span> Next place the second log, right sides together, along the top of the patched unit aligning the left and top edges as shown.</span></span></span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXOtdDOE9hhr6e-bT5Y24VG4wVi8NCsCjEnXgOG1g2oTFeMl8cLFT6pxF-UQ3ei_bFxTXjjLndp5TNBKpq0b2i8pzxg6_ccizNSIhPYCOlDcJzpkD7QeU1exFbD5RHuhcwDwxCTnpmemh/s1785/a7+add+second+strip.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1668" data-original-width="1785" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXOtdDOE9hhr6e-bT5Y24VG4wVi8NCsCjEnXgOG1g2oTFeMl8cLFT6pxF-UQ3ei_bFxTXjjLndp5TNBKpq0b2i8pzxg6_ccizNSIhPYCOlDcJzpkD7QeU1exFbD5RHuhcwDwxCTnpmemh/s320/a7+add+second+strip.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keep adding logs in a clockwise direction</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span></span></span></div><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><span>6.<span> Again stitch along the top edge of the patched unit, stopping just before the end of the center square. Finger press the log open as before. </span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">Trim the length of the log so that it matches the length of the patched unit. The patched unit should now measure </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"> 2</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">¼” square. (Do not worry if your patchwork doesn't measure exactly this - we will square it up at the end.)</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9aVsDk5K1_W7Us-3pmv-MFj4Z-VlwNpBpd2O2QVkcEbZw1AI60QHQyWbkvu-icL51urPt2VvFeqY3fTpffxyBGtlc32H-k7wYeJK7_hrYx2EEDij8DJLMcZDNfWEHeb-JgeSACrTEbOZ/s1813/a8+open+press+second+strip.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="1813" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9aVsDk5K1_W7Us-3pmv-MFj4Z-VlwNpBpd2O2QVkcEbZw1AI60QHQyWbkvu-icL51urPt2VvFeqY3fTpffxyBGtlc32H-k7wYeJK7_hrYx2EEDij8DJLMcZDNfWEHeb-JgeSACrTEbOZ/s320/a8+open+press+second+strip.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I often change the order of my strips as I stitch</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><span><span>7. Repeat the stitching, finger pressing and trimming to add the logs in a clockwise direction until all eight logs have been stitched in place.</span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">(If you want a bigger coaster just add a couple of extra logs</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">.)</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KoqkFdyGxSPPtes51mzxq2C9-22nfYHu7cTvekV1w6Dz9wrmEoBqqUqCbm23WnA-3NpAPADMwf4-KqrWV5RIoOJh-DBnKeZJLWXBwnJ1C9IbS96uOz1cUPsHjoCgHOa1cGouFtqM4zc6/s1904/C3+Logs+completed.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1904" data-original-width="1891" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KoqkFdyGxSPPtes51mzxq2C9-22nfYHu7cTvekV1w6Dz9wrmEoBqqUqCbm23WnA-3NpAPADMwf4-KqrWV5RIoOJh-DBnKeZJLWXBwnJ1C9IbS96uOz1cUPsHjoCgHOa1cGouFtqM4zc6/s320/C3+Logs+completed.jpg" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for trimming</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">8.<span> Once all logs have been stitched in place trim your coaster to 4</span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">½" square. I used the lines on my ruler to help with this but if your logs are not straight do not worry - just rename your coaster the Wonky Log Cabin Coaster - it will still look good.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFW4kpGHanVh6dYwYlEWKVXgoWMtxukqDLNNoShwTLJkdlzM6BLlVXhtFCd6rS1-XG5vlp2unemLQBRtiypXVJ4lRuIXd13B6k4X7JXGr-M6DqqOQeASVxhHQ30w9JKbVQIYrlBWNsHH4/s2048/C4+trim+logs.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1597" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFW4kpGHanVh6dYwYlEWKVXgoWMtxukqDLNNoShwTLJkdlzM6BLlVXhtFCd6rS1-XG5vlp2unemLQBRtiypXVJ4lRuIXd13B6k4X7JXGr-M6DqqOQeASVxhHQ30w9JKbVQIYrlBWNsHH4/s320/C4+trim+logs.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I use a small rotating cutting mat for small projects</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">9.<span> Place the backing square wrong side facing up and place the quilted coaster on top with the right side facing up. Pin or baste together so that they don't move as we bind the coaster.</span></span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span>10.<span> You can bind the coaster using your favourite binding method. </span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">I used a </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">1¼” </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">mitred binding method that I use for my mug rugs and here is how I did it. (</span><i><span style="font-size: 16px;">I have a </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EShKom1O1HyChQZ9V1jP2jgO5uPzIJpx/view?usp=sharing" style="font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">PDF on binding methods</a></i><span style="font-size: 16px;"><i> which may be helpful to print and view at the same time as this tutorial.</i>)</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><span>11.<span> At the left-hand side of your binding fold and press the end into a triangle as shown below</span></span></span></span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirzYn0c53Diye1FWrh_OGW2NxSUNA1I9plnSCGN6tNo1PJZDXjeE0DUyWt20ZSJf3LGoz4mMDu0FtibcGQQKXI2BrDOH871sx4spJ_Wi6H395RRXW2x5u8fL8xk1HssY0LP1Dme5WdGjQG/s1780/D1+fold+first+corner.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1780" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirzYn0c53Diye1FWrh_OGW2NxSUNA1I9plnSCGN6tNo1PJZDXjeE0DUyWt20ZSJf3LGoz4mMDu0FtibcGQQKXI2BrDOH871sx4spJ_Wi6H395RRXW2x5u8fL8xk1HssY0LP1Dme5WdGjQG/s320/D1+fold+first+corner.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This small step will make the binding neat</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><span></span></span></span></div><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><span><span>12.<span> Position the folded triangle, right-sides together, approximately half way along the top edge of the coaster aligning the raw edges. Pin in place at the start and place another pin </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;">½" away from the right-hand edge of the coaster.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QPeg-h7BaeKZGorBBmWTL4xrG76Z0pMyzTvkWWOsg-MhqgnSyc8JliDt-067LIiasGVVNg-HQMNWoZTuM6W_86O7khyphenhyphen9DeWD8WR4ldo3wNm20HAo6bHRwSYpIyLNRFasvoP2-ihYxS47/s1850/D3+pin+binding+stitched.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="1850" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QPeg-h7BaeKZGorBBmWTL4xrG76Z0pMyzTvkWWOsg-MhqgnSyc8JliDt-067LIiasGVVNg-HQMNWoZTuM6W_86O7khyphenhyphen9DeWD8WR4ldo3wNm20HAo6bHRwSYpIyLNRFasvoP2-ihYxS47/s320/D3+pin+binding+stitched.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I use pins to keep my coaster and backing smooth </td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">13.<span> Stitch the binding in place using a </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;">¼" seam allowance</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">, stopping when you reach the right-hand pin. Cut the thread and remove the coaster from your sewing machine. Trim the backing fabric along the top edge of the binding to the same size as the coaster.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">14.</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Fold and pin the binding 90 degrees upwards at the right-hand corner of the coaster as shown. The right-hand point of the folded triangle should meet with the right-hand corner of the coaster. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3qBlQLGReNCZqFaDF7sctxjVIifd7oU8krWCnbxO6IuLzxPjozMX6RoWbps0qT_uqOgeqaVKQUiw7nEAA5kG-ijyOnwfDiH1MeZmlO-mbWOZS9Cbrvi86erNNDXfJ5Wo9UsC_vdiPLGJ/s2048/D4+binding+corner+2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3qBlQLGReNCZqFaDF7sctxjVIifd7oU8krWCnbxO6IuLzxPjozMX6RoWbps0qT_uqOgeqaVKQUiw7nEAA5kG-ijyOnwfDiH1MeZmlO-mbWOZS9Cbrvi86erNNDXfJ5Wo9UsC_vdiPLGJ/s320/D4+binding+corner+2.jpg" width="249" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It looks weird but it works!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span><br /><span>15.<span> Now fold the binding down over the folded corner so that the right-hand edge of the binding aligns with the right-hand edge of the coaster. </span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1u2hF5AZEkYNkipclwtLau3L4l3qstiKbp5jvDWEu7D0Rk5uu5zHh_Tvcx9B0J7texLJl9lurFcrYP7FukVcKtJDurZMrP7iVjS8cm_ocMvKwkYAXLQvpGilIuQ5EWBcTEfAxQXtw5mL/s1980/D5+binding.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="1851" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1u2hF5AZEkYNkipclwtLau3L4l3qstiKbp5jvDWEu7D0Rk5uu5zHh_Tvcx9B0J7texLJl9lurFcrYP7FukVcKtJDurZMrP7iVjS8cm_ocMvKwkYAXLQvpGilIuQ5EWBcTEfAxQXtw5mL/s320/D5+binding.jpg" width="299" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fold in the binding aligns with the top edge of the coaster</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span><br />16.<span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;">The fold at the top should line up with the top edge of the coaster and the binding strip should lie on top of the coaster right-sides together as shown</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOZh95tQJOwCsopMWQAj6mO45a38GwUHP1elJpp0KM3zT2s3fWK0nA6vW5N8rEVyOGaaTCFCs1nCjuDcoRl4inXVLCBCfe-uOOSN51BSz7brv6xTQCI4-Z2oviRxhnZ9RTAkJhT3ETKyZ/s1699/D7+binding.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1699" data-original-width="1592" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOZh95tQJOwCsopMWQAj6mO45a38GwUHP1elJpp0KM3zT2s3fWK0nA6vW5N8rEVyOGaaTCFCs1nCjuDcoRl4inXVLCBCfe-uOOSN51BSz7brv6xTQCI4-Z2oviRxhnZ9RTAkJhT3ETKyZ/s320/D7+binding.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can't see the triangle fold but it is still there.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">17.<span> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Place a pin at the very top to keep the fold securely in place.</span><div><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QikfFhUzNWUPQmaZLbjKRYNeNgqoSb1sfdU0-cNgp9c8FsT-Jg-54M9maCoUCKb0D5Kh55JUKoo-YmdWnUgYArkDh0AWypKv_6PqoU4vlEsXnzQcv6VIHqstE1XmcyoLZ-BDi6-Qw03p/s2048/D8+binding.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1567" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QikfFhUzNWUPQmaZLbjKRYNeNgqoSb1sfdU0-cNgp9c8FsT-Jg-54M9maCoUCKb0D5Kh55JUKoo-YmdWnUgYArkDh0AWypKv_6PqoU4vlEsXnzQcv6VIHqstE1XmcyoLZ-BDi6-Qw03p/s320/D8+binding.jpg" width="245" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinning keeps everything in place</td></tr></tbody></table></span></span><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">18.<span> Stitch the binding to the right-hand side of the coaster using a</span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">¼" seam allowance. Cut the threads and remove the coaster from the machine. Trim the backing to match with the right-hand edge of the coaster.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefbKwsAVxoa_M_jS8hmfmmTt9Pkn_ZDMGCLIBgx9A59GJUpdpvTI6kTm4Pg5VQb9uh5ZB-AS9h0UeGhU3tL4LzpV96LUlBtEICqFMqQdoaIuyYndNNK02qamf_2C2yzUcNbHPMZqcT8np/s1891/D9+binding.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1891" data-original-width="1692" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefbKwsAVxoa_M_jS8hmfmmTt9Pkn_ZDMGCLIBgx9A59GJUpdpvTI6kTm4Pg5VQb9uh5ZB-AS9h0UeGhU3tL4LzpV96LUlBtEICqFMqQdoaIuyYndNNK02qamf_2C2yzUcNbHPMZqcT8np/s320/D9+binding.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That is the first mitred corner done.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">The top right-hand corner of the binding should now look like the photo below.</span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcjd9C6N8fhBMJeqFm8xjWQL_8njAytBo_PJKLMQIvTuH0xjIAYIal6aDme5qTeGzIPBIv-_qh85PAkn8jWS_coA06SqREPf3GlV2QQ3mMs_bT5lQcMpqNecfpeW2evU1lugPspdrAhxQv/s1857/E1+binding+corner+complete.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="1857" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcjd9C6N8fhBMJeqFm8xjWQL_8njAytBo_PJKLMQIvTuH0xjIAYIal6aDme5qTeGzIPBIv-_qh85PAkn8jWS_coA06SqREPf3GlV2QQ3mMs_bT5lQcMpqNecfpeW2evU1lugPspdrAhxQv/s320/E1+binding+corner+complete.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you see how this is going to work?</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">19.<span> Repeat this process to bind the bottom and left-hand edges of the coaster. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: 16px;">20.<span> When you get to the final corner, fold and pin the binding at the corner as you did for the previous three corners.</span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsuB9wWjU39dbn-6Uqq7vR-OVQ2fZHiaZJNOEBug6LI1LlwTnN1eCmWSXih19Y9EhszIH0xTVpf-o7Ssa13itZ3kvwT-NJT3BMpgHKFzi20BzS6Z9EdEWzRgwkUqAnFHEMJsytoIjsbMjg/s2048/E2+binding+last+corner.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1317" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsuB9wWjU39dbn-6Uqq7vR-OVQ2fZHiaZJNOEBug6LI1LlwTnN1eCmWSXih19Y9EhszIH0xTVpf-o7Ssa13itZ3kvwT-NJT3BMpgHKFzi20BzS6Z9EdEWzRgwkUqAnFHEMJsytoIjsbMjg/s320/E2+binding+last+corner.jpg" width="206" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The last corner is just the same as the others.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">But this time cut the binding length so that it ends </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">½</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">" past the raw edge of the folded triangle.</span></div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pwb4IVFhvkTqnaZzgtc74shkwDiKf3WdBuOM1qHvL53eel-Pa78K6gsQkSrCL4w5rApNKdRCTvruUOxbd4CtRIcPGcOo-ENSIFmq1LxoZ6ztdylc2vj1IpdqZfYEyOE3m8OxzbFp678P/s2048/E3+binding+last+ruler.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pwb4IVFhvkTqnaZzgtc74shkwDiKf3WdBuOM1qHvL53eel-Pa78K6gsQkSrCL4w5rApNKdRCTvruUOxbd4CtRIcPGcOo-ENSIFmq1LxoZ6ztdylc2vj1IpdqZfYEyOE3m8OxzbFp678P/s320/E3+binding+last+ruler.jpg" width="249" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut the end of the binding just passed the triangle fold</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">21. Stitch the binding in place from the corner to the end of the binding. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl2lWzCA8wjSSRxfY_OyHXJCj2uTdVtHev5CkeQZNHw1BusfJMGUgDwHsNMGGcDPQ4ZBgdnnoj7JhGU7i7bh9K-w3JMxQ0rxliaEksuDVJ0LEdRNtDmHx9u_V8rY88kPofNYbNYns1Cme/s1598/E5+binding+last+trimmed.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1584" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl2lWzCA8wjSSRxfY_OyHXJCj2uTdVtHev5CkeQZNHw1BusfJMGUgDwHsNMGGcDPQ4ZBgdnnoj7JhGU7i7bh9K-w3JMxQ0rxliaEksuDVJ0LEdRNtDmHx9u_V8rY88kPofNYbNYns1Cme/s320/E5+binding+last+trimmed.jpg" width="317" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phew - all four mitred corners done</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">22. Fold the binding away from the middle, towards the back of the coaster.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuM6TX8nz9Af9QrqFhwJ0aXPnk3Shk4hEk4_ffy3N5VjjKPg_rFlyz5dAeIQI_s4Evsx_UsM8zDWYIbtpLWG5ix81DLmgopqfHVj4SZ1np2SIPc7y45x1AC7wjGmbwrjeMlytJcop24VkY/s1679/F3+Turn+binding+away+from+coaster.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="1679" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuM6TX8nz9Af9QrqFhwJ0aXPnk3Shk4hEk4_ffy3N5VjjKPg_rFlyz5dAeIQI_s4Evsx_UsM8zDWYIbtpLWG5ix81DLmgopqfHVj4SZ1np2SIPc7y45x1AC7wjGmbwrjeMlytJcop24VkY/s320/F3+Turn+binding+away+from+coaster.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now you can see why the fold at the beginning is a good idea.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span><span style="font-size: 16px;">23.<span> At the back of the coaster, turn under </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;">¼" along the raw edge of the binding and slip-stitch in place. I also put a small stitch at each corner to secure the mitred corner.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLyyGPKoFmCR8OeV8SYXqrX086oQWXcKzRoPEQ6u7Uj83n5zBc94AF28LzW4WwY1mNk4xGl9_z62JqK6Of8gcrcCSRmGNuGAsKHVYWV-0Dqo-U1vUxngBDsPucdG07UZmX6EpAiCjlo0O/s1700/F5+Single+Coaster+Binded.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1698" data-original-width="1700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLyyGPKoFmCR8OeV8SYXqrX086oQWXcKzRoPEQ6u7Uj83n5zBc94AF28LzW4WwY1mNk4xGl9_z62JqK6Of8gcrcCSRmGNuGAsKHVYWV-0Dqo-U1vUxngBDsPucdG07UZmX6EpAiCjlo0O/s320/F5+Single+Coaster+Binded.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look closely and you can see the triangle fold at the beginning.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">And there you have it - one log cabin coaster. </span>You can download <span style="font-size: 16px;">a PDF showing three different binding methods, including the mitred binding method below. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EShKom1O1HyChQZ9V1jP2jgO5uPzIJpx/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">COASTER AND MUG RUG BINDING METHODS</a></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Don't forget to tag me on Instagram if you use this tutorial (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatchsmith/" target="_blank">@thepatchsmith</a>). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Until next time .....</span></p></div>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-42406130605624874442021-07-26T11:17:00.001+01:002021-07-26T11:22:05.242+01:00The Patchsmith's Scottie Dog Mug Rug<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057397841/scottie-dog-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="1800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqXVyzlVQ6McZ52aJcURtKuKqHN9aMw84J_eqVuDRDL5XNyhyhZEpSmI1fomyFyRVMexGnW_3mAXJvuaXi933kZ1VmmoUD9W7W_n-bTcxFKqE2bW51w2dS_VydzPXcl8tP4N90_SO3fb4/s320/Scotties+Mug+Rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057397841/scottie-dog-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Now available as a single pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Many of my patterns are sold
in book collections in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Patchsmith" target="_blank">PDF format via Etsy</a> or in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amanda-Weatherill/e/B00FIOF9CC/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0" target="_blank">paperback format via Amazon</a></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508436584/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1508436584&linkId=de868809e0b245fd52ccfc261922b690" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu27ajuidKhs19Goq_M2qnysr91J2c1c0SXph0EUlxzcvrwc7E_g1XUAn8gVJpagSQ8bCVJVzY5ooYiMku8fGe7Q8zjrfwXGsN51DBRGsbbhh4f6VCeR5GAiwOAJ2hYONpjXryI-WM4l4_/s320/Animal+%2526+Pets+Collage.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508436584/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1508436584&linkId=de868809e0b245fd52ccfc261922b690" target="_blank">Ten fun animal patterns in one handy book</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">However, I also sell many patterns singularly, including one or two that are included in a book.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">With this in mind I have re-released an old
favourite today as a single PDF pattern – <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057397841/scottie-dog-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">The Patchsmith’s Scottie Dog Mug Rug</a>.</span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057397841/scottie-dog-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="1812" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoy6xze35G9uj27Co8uJvYXAWqfyFOxaeaQnO0P7q7tICrTK7nrOsawiuXCJpWCe6ep9efNdraWtWFInrW05rA8fHDjBqv2oKdFEbY1zlK6sVO7g1E4Co4mvWdF3RQMel-FAPEctPiLjs/s320/Old+Scotties.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057397841/scottie-dog-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Original Scottie Dog Mug Rug created in 2013 </a></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a great pattern for
beginning mug rug makers.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">It won’t
matter if your patchwork seams don’t meet – it will still look good.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumeMhzy7PsINXtu0EOWAKGdWPeEfP4Gh1DOkxb4XhemT9ji-2qbcBlDiMPmKC_fmx5MDHCyLhXEboVDOwqL5Lcw6U_1d7i5n2-Hs0J1LruYCs8kmX47-WozvEZTFsKC_sZiNrbwWYtmkX/s600/Scottie+Collars.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumeMhzy7PsINXtu0EOWAKGdWPeEfP4Gh1DOkxb4XhemT9ji-2qbcBlDiMPmKC_fmx5MDHCyLhXEboVDOwqL5Lcw6U_1d7i5n2-Hs0J1LruYCs8kmX47-WozvEZTFsKC_sZiNrbwWYtmkX/s320/Scottie+Collars.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Felt is a great fabric choice for new mug rug makers</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">You can also use felt for the
Scottie dogs making it super easy to sew by hand or machine (although you can
use fabric if your prefer).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">And a mug rug is an excellent
project for the beginner and experienced quilt maker alike, as you can use
whatever fabrics you have to hand. Try new combinations to see if they work before embarking on a larger pattern. Or make a mug rug to co-ordinate with your room.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057397841/scottie-dog-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="1986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKBcjbFsgOyDx3T3hiPPp5xgftLiuZqDCe6Pa5PwEy3SVxjR1q7PSa15TaSikU4um08rc3RCL7MkV_KzqcqWQYx2AdKS0bEV7nIJC3VZXWejIRMkmvWVRIh40lxdQNRLUGhDsoqY82_fO/s320/Pretty+Scottie+Dogs.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057397841/scottie-dog-mug-rug-pattern?" target="_blank">Try new fabric combos whilst creating a functional mug rug</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So join with me to create a world that is full of fabric, fun and friends.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Until next time …..</span></div><p></p><br /><p></p>The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462389179011675231.post-24540724227205635002021-07-14T12:50:00.011+01:002021-07-14T13:40:17.503+01:00Chevron Brick Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1985335697/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1985335697&linkId=344b2327a7add1afe0fdc4018eb91e63" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="1726" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcES8UbpoeXCo2usbbmKjBxVY_SoLR-0WDXmGjey_FUaKuRrSG5jj3hubxj7Q9izZhRUfoLEsODov808N037mIP8mtyaWTRlfWyPfrBmqDD6_KoW40r693v4uvfgyu0dSkvdqS69WcgT3/s320/Chevron+Brick+Wall.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A pattern is seldom just one way of making something. It is often a starting point. You can follow the pattern exactly or your can play with it and make it uniquely yours. And that might be as simple as changing the order of fabrics.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1985335697/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1985335697&linkId=abfa7c4f8e90106a67f40432bbaa0cd3" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1297" data-original-width="1354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeQH3-N3rnsHVE-lW4EdfjalUJ2o6jYVKq8vY5kO9NeyOSqV0yHckE9oP8o1CA7ESBIoMEwh4i8fQwfN4RpK_d7e_SwBJRbCU5Mr9yFl10sJrIcRafwktNI8B8KOruV_Ric1hWHRsh0Frg/s320/Brick+Wall+Blog.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Take my Brick Wall block from T<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1985335697/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thepatchsmith-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1985335697&linkId=abfa7c4f8e90106a67f40432bbaa0cd3" target="_blank">he Patchsmith's Sampler pattern book</a>. In the book I use different fabrics for each brick and I love the scrappy look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I even used the pattern when making a gingham road for a sew-along a few years back.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996675285542/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="2035" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2X-zPQE0lPVeKTCL37IIQ0SPuTuntEWDaRBeLZE7R4A9NMVpa-MfApArJfZsENus7Az9YlLG7n5LAHIvQT4Lv3p0I1cRwjj_T7oCujFcrQF856pmFGzVZz1r6xK6wHDMdOHNx7u7k27Y/s320/Gingham+Brick+Wall.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996675285542/" target="_blank">Who wouldn't love a gingham road?</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">But today I wanted something a little more co-ordinated so, this time I used just three fabrics. And what a difference! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996691635527/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="1726" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKojuuBL9cEAcecs6oSbDEUwvfpsz2m9amWJRufNdZRHqxM6O43OsmfSg7ln_UZU2yc2YIXaqFDyJQqX1hRym2MzWdkeH09RjMbo6Tvhjnqe6Yu6V-NQxvv1iHN9Eb0dupcpq3712z5q8/s320/Chevron+Brick+Wall.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">You wouldn't think it was the same pattern. That is the fun of this scrap happy block (and that there is no seam matching required).</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">If you want to mimic the chevron brick wall you will need to choose three contrasting fabrics. From each of them cut five of block A and two of block B as detailed in the pattern.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Tip 1: Lay the cut blocks out on your sewing table in the order you want them before stitching.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href=" https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/568860996691635512" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1901" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqAwF3qXhGTaNh5NVFmwFGe0zIXEryVlBBMTZocJkGSWT2glcCwkSR11nfcrWPiirZ3TuewUoft13SYft79_9vujkQy7DJwE7pcGfs20lERdxi8OkNilyN-0bJwsi_jgCTt6TSOoGgEXT/s320/Patchsmiths+Side+Brick+Wall.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Tip 2: For a slight variation rotate the block a quarter of a turn as shown at the top of this blog.</span><p></p><p></p><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Until next time....</span><p></p><br />The Patchsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08135555065266052791noreply@blogger.com0