New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of November 22, 2017

Easy Nine-Patch Quilting

Easy Nine-Patch Quilting is an outstanding quilting book, by the popular quilt publisher, House of White Birches. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects and styles of nine-patch quilting.

This book is hardcover, in fair condition. Color photos and diagrams. 160 pages. Copyright 1998. 

This book includes a Nine-Patch Through the Years, Grandmother's Nine-Patch Favorites, Decorating with Nine-Patch, Glorious Nine-Patch Quilts, Contemporary Nine-Patch, General Instructions, and more. There is a lot of in depth information accompanied by helpful, step by step diagrams.

Log Cabin Quilts Unlimited

Log Cabin Quilts Unlimited is an outstanding quilting book, by the popular quilt artists Patricia Cox and Maggi McCormick Gordon. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects and styles of log cabin quilting.

This book is softcover, in very good condition. Color photos and black and white diagrams. 144 pages. Copyright 2004. 

This book includes an Introduction, The Pattern that has Inspired for Generations, Block-Making Techniques, Block Variations, Setting Patterns, Workbook, an Index, Acknowledgments, and more. There is a lot of in depth information accompanied by helpful, step by step diagrams.

Quilting USA Magazine

Quilting USA Magazine, the Feburary 1987 issue. This magazine features Special Edition Exclusives, 21 Full Size Patterns, Beginner Quilts, Fund Raisers, Heirlooms, Wall Hangings, Shows, Ornaments, Gifts, Profiles, Reviews, New England Images II Show, Make this Quilt In a Day, and more.

This fabulous issue of Quilting USA magazine is in used, but fair condition. 62 pages of great ideas for quilting.

Fat Quarter Quilts

Fat Quarter Quilts is an outstanding quilting book, by the popular quilt artist M'Liss Rae Hawley. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects of quilting, plus ten projects featuring fat quarters.

This book is softcover, in very good condition. Color photos and black and white diagrams. 79 pages. Copyright 1999. *Note: A name is handwritten on the inside cover (see photo 10).

This book includes an Introduction, General Instructions, Projects, Quilt Finishing, About the Author, and more. There is a lot of in depth information accompanied by helpful, step by step diagrams.

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Quilt Block Classics - Log Cabin Block and Tutorial

Hello, and welcome to the Log Cabin Quilt Block Classics tutorial.   We'll be exploring the classic log cabin quilt block, learning a little about it's history, and sewing a 12" sample block.

Log Cabin Quilt Block

If you've been quilting for any time at all, you've probably seen or sewn a Log Cabin block.  There are many, many versions of this block.  Some are skinny, some are wonky, some are modern, but all originate from the classic Log Cabin block.  The Log Cabin block starts with a center square and builds out and around from the center with "logs" of fabric.  The center square is traditionally red, to represent the hearth of the cabin.  The block is normally constructed with one half of the fabrics in a dark value and the other half of the fabric in a light value, split diagonally, across the block.  This allows the quilter to create a large variety of quilt patterns, all using the same, basic block.  

I'm not sure how "printable" this image is here, from the blog, but this is a Log Cabin coloring page using the same block layout we're sewing today.  For more free and downloadable quilt coloring pages, sign up for my newsletter.  There is a sign up form on the right hand side of my blog and also at the bottom of this post. 

Now, let's sew the Log Cabin block!

I went to my stash for the fabrics used in my block.  Log Cabin is an excellent stash busting scrap quilt block.  You will need a red or pink fabric for the center square, six light value fabrics, and six dark value fabrics.  

Cutting Info:
Red/Pink:
Cut 1 ea. 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" square A

Light Value Fabrics:  

      Cut 1 ea.  2" x 3-1/2" strip B

Cut 1 ea.  2" x 5" strip C

      Cut 1 ea.  2" x 6-1/2" strip D

Cut 1 ea.  2" x 8" strip E

     Cut 1 ea.  2" x 9-1/2" strip F

 Cut 1 ea.  2" x 11" strip G

Dark Value Fabrics:
 Cut 1 ea.  2" x 5" strip C
       Cut 1 ea.  2" x 6-1/2" strip D
Cut 1 ea.  2" x 8" strip E
      Cut 1 ea.  2" x 9-1/2" strip F
 Cut 1 ea.  2" x 11" strip G
       Cut 1 ea.  2" x 12-1/2" strip H

Here we sew!

Sew one Light 2" x 3-1/2" strip B to the Red/Pink 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" square A.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 5" strip C to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 5" strip C to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 6-1/2" strip D to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 6-1/2" strip D to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 8" strip E to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 8" strip E to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 9-1/2" strip F to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 9-1/2" strip F to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Light 2" x 11" strip G to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 11" strip G to this side of the block.

Turn the block a quarter turn, clockwise.  Sew one Dark 2" x 12-1/2" strip H to this side of the block.

Your Log Cabin block is complete!  Sew a few and play with them.  Turn the blocks in different directions and see the beautiful results you can create with a few simple blocks.

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Jennifer Thomas

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Supernova Quilt ~ Block Three and Beyond

 This is Block Three for the Supernova quilt.  I love it!  The drama of the bright batiks mixed with the black really packs a punch.

 I sewed four Block Three's for the Supernova quilt.

Here are all of the blocks sewn together.  Just lovely.  See how the light eminates from the center of the quilt?  It really draws the eye, and even though this quilt is a riot of bright colors, when I meditate on it, I get a calm, peaceful, happy feeling.  Do you feel it?

I'm currently working on the borders, and the quilting shall begin next!

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Jennifer Thomas

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Supernova Quilt - Blocks One and Two

 My Singer 301 and I have been humming right along, churning out the blocks for the Supernova quilt.  This is Block One.  I sewed four of these.  

 This is Block Two.  I sewed eight Block Twos.  The Supernova blocks are fun and easy to sew.  The only thing you have to watch out for is color placement.  It's all lovely straight seams and easy half square triangles.

 Now, on to the final block, Block Three.  This block begins with red and black half square triangles.  Such a vibrant combination!

It also features red orange and black triangles.  These four blocks should finish up quickly.  I'll show them next time. 

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Jennifer Thomas

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New Quilt Books in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of August 30, 2017

Quilting Shortcuts

Quilting Shortcuts is a quilt pattern book featuring traditional quilts by Maggie Malone. This book is filled with beautiful quilting projects for every occasion. 

This book is softcover, used, in fair condition. The back cover of the book has some ink stains. You can see this slight wear in my photos. 167 pages. Copyright 1986.

This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each quilted item, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, full color and black and white photos, diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you sew the many projects in this book. Also included are chapters on Color Selection, and Introduction, Tools of the Trade, Fabric Selection, Quilt Size, Estimating Yardage, Pattern Drafting, and more to get you started in the right direction.

Learning to Quilt ~ A Beginner's Guide

Learning to Quilt, A Beginner's Guide is a quilt pattern book featuring a variety of traditional 
quilt blocks arranged into a sampler style quilt. This book is filled with beautiful quilting projects for every occasion. 

This book is softcover, used, in fair condition. The inside cover of the book has a name and number written lightly in ink pen. You can see this in photo 10. 73 pages. Copyright 1990.

This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each quilted item, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, full color and black and white photos, diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you sew the many traditional quilt blocks in this book. Also included are sections on General Instructions, and Introduction, a handy index, and more to get you started in the right direction.

Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day

Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day is a quilt pattern book featuring the well loved traditional Sunbonnet Sue quilt blocks. This book is filled with beautiful quilting projects for every occasion. 

This book is softcover, used, in good condition. 48 pages. Copyright 1992.

This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each quilted item, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, full color and black and white photos, diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you sew the traditional quilt blocks in this book. Also included are sections such as History, From the Author, Fabric and Supplies, Yardage and Cutting Charts, Finishing the Quilt, a handy Index, and more to get you started in the right direction.

10 20 30 Minutes to Quilt

10 20 30 Minutes to Quilt is a quilt pattern book featuring the well loved author and television sewing celebrity, Nancy Zieman. This book is filled with beautiful quilting projects for every occasion. 

This book is softcover, used, in very good condition. 144 pages. Copyright 2000.

This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each quilted item, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, full color photos and diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you sew the quilt projects in this book. Also included are sections such as Quilting Essentials, Playful Patchwork, Fleece Quilts, Quick Quilts from Creative Cloth, Quick Fusible Bias Quilting, Create a Keepsake, Crazy Quilting, Gifts to Go, Machine Quilting, Resources, and more to get you started in the right direction.

Quiltmaker Magazine November/December 1995

Quiltmaker Magazine, the November/December 1995 issue. This magazine features 21 Designs for a Quilted Christmas, How to Mail Your Quilts Safely, Quick and Easy Kids Quilt, and more.

This fabulous issue of Quiltmaker magazine is in used, but good condition. The cover has a small split at the upper seam, but is still intact (see photo 10). 52 pages of great ideas for quilting.

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Progress on the Supernova Quilt

 Only eleven more days until all three of the boys are back in school.  It's been slow going on the Supernova quilt, but I've made a little progress.  Here's a peek of the project box.  All pieces have been cut.  Most of the fabrics are batiks.

I made eight little yellow and black triangle squares.  So cute!

 They became triangle sections with the addition of black and pink triangles.

Lots of triangles, dancing across the design wall!

 A few more triangles added to get to this stage.

And, I ended with these pieces; almost enough to finish the first few blocks.

It's a start!

Thanks so much for reading!  

Be creative ~ sew something today,

Jennifer Thomas

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Flowerfall Quilt

Today I'm showing the Flowerfall Quilt.  This quilt features two blocks, an applique floral block, and a pieced four patch chain block.  The Flowerfall quilt has the look of a straight setting, but is actually sewn together on point.

Quilt Stats:  

Size:  60" x 72"

Block Size:  8-1/2"

Fabric:  Sunday Drive, by Pat Sloan, for Moda

Batting:  Warm 100, by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut, by Superior

This is the Four Patch Chain Block.  These are really simple and fun to sew.  The color choices could easily be changed to match your decor.  

This is the Floral Applique block.  Eight small flowers swirl around a larger center flower in equally spaced curvy stems.  I used the fusible applique method, but feel free to use whatever applique method you prefer for equally beautiful results.

This photo was taken during the quilting process.  I simply outline quilted around the floral patches and then filled in the balance of the quilt with a loopy meander pattern.

The Flowerfall quilt and pattern appear in the July/August 2017 issue of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine.  Look for it at your local quilt shop today, or order a copy online here:  Love of Quilting.

If you sew a Flowerfall quilt, please send me a photo.  I would love to see it!

Be creative ~ sew something today.

Jennifer Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of May 30, 2017

McCall's Quilting Magazine, October 2001 Issue

McCall's Quilting Magazine, the October 2001 issue. This magazine features 16 Autumn Classics, Apple Treats for Your Table, Create Our Cozy Cottage Step-By-Step Instructions, and more.

This fabulous issue of McCall's Quilting magazine is in used, but good condition. Some wear along the spine, but all pages are intact. 82 pages of great ideas for quilting.

Heartstring Quilts Book

Heartstring Quilts is an outstanding quilting book, and part of the Quilts Made Easy book collection. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects of quilting, plus eleven easy patterns to sew.

This book is softcover, in good condition. Color photos throughout. 48 pages. Vintage 1996.

This book includes a Workshop chapter, plus patterns to make Country Hearts, Puppy Love, Fans for Rachel, Hearts and Flowers I, Patchwork Hearts, Hearts and Flowers II, Ohio Star with Houses, Stenciled Crib Quilt, Tucked Muslin Pillow, Checkered Hearts, and Heart's Desire. There is a lot of in depth information accompanied by helpful, full color, step by step photos.

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