tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78029073111033080922024-02-07T04:16:05.855-07:00Bigfork Bay Cotton CompanyBigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-1893933955221798372012-06-04T16:52:00.001-06:002012-06-05T15:32:02.089-06:00Appliqué Beginner Tutorial<h2>Dear reader - View the full blog entry, including a downloadable .pdf of this tutorial, on our new blog! <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/">Click here</a>!</h2>
Do you find yourself wanting to start putting together an appliqué pattern quilt, but are not sure where to start? This is for you! We've put together a step-by-step guide to help you along with putting together your first quilt that we hope you find informational and entertaining. We've also put a quick shopping list together at the bottom of the post to help guide you toward success!
<h3>Step One - Trace</h3>
Trace the pattern pieces onto the fusible web. When everything has been traced, cut around the tracings and press them onto the "wrong" side of your fabric (you may not be able to tell which side of the fabric is the "wrong" side, and if that's the case, either side will do).
<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye002.png" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-688 " title="apple_of_eye002" src="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye002-199x300.png" alt="Fusible web" width="199" height="300" /></a>
<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye003.png" target="_blank" ><img class="size-medium wp-image-689 " title="apple_of_eye003" src="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye003-199x300.png" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a>
<h3>Step Two - Cut</h3>
Cut your tracings out directly on the line. Take note to also cut out the <strong>dashed lines</strong>! This is where other pieces of fabric will lay on top. When everything is cut out, place your appliqué pressing sheet on top of the full size layout guide. Match up the numbers and letters, and tap them into place with a hot iron.
<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye004.png" target="_blank" ><img class="size-medium wp-image-690" title="apple_of_eye004" src="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye004-300x167.png" alt="Traced fusible web" width="300" height="167" /></a>
<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye006.png" target="_blank" ><img class="size-medium wp-image-692" title="apple_of_eye006" src="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye006-300x155.png" alt="Match 'em up!" width="300" height="155" /></a>
<h3>Step Three - Place</h3>
Eventually, everything will be pressed together on the appliqué pressing sheet and will start to take a recognizable shape. This is when you'll lift the entire design off of the pressing sheet.
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<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye008.png" target="_blank" ><img class="size-medium wp-image-694" title="apple_of_eye008" src="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye008-300x199.png" alt="Appliqué pattern" width="300" height="199" /></a>
<h3>Step Four - Iron</h3>
With the entire pattern design in hand, it's ready to be pressed onto your background fabric! When you've got it placed where you'd like it, sew on your inner and outer borders. Then, make a "sandwich" with your top, batting, and backing.
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<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye009.png" target="_blank" ><img class="size-medium wp-image-695" title="apple_of_eye009" src="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye009-215x300.png" alt="Appliqué pattern on background" width="215" height="300" /></a>
<h3>Step Five - Finalize!</h3>
Sew one straight stitch around the raw edge, and finally, finish it off by adding your own binding. Wah-la, you've successfully put together your own appliqué quilt!
<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye001.png" target="_blank" ><img class="size-medium wp-image-687" title="apple_of_eye001" src="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-blog/files/2012/06/apple_of_eye001-300x271.png" alt="Finished appliqué quilt" width="300" height="271" /></a>
<h1>Shopping List</h1>
To help you get off to a good start, we've compiled a list of the most important tools you'll need to get you going. Most of the items are linked to online retail sites, including our own, for your convenience. Now get out there and start creating!
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<li>1. <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-store/patterns-1.html" target="_blank">Appliqué Pattern</a></li>
<li>2. <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-store/fabric-kits-3.html" target="_blank">Fabric</a></li>
<li>3. <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-store/catalogsearch/result/?q=pressing+sheet" target="_blank">Appliqué Pressing Sheet</a></li>
<li>4. <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-store/catalogsearch/result/?q=scissors" target="_blank">Sharp Scissors</a></li>
<li>5. Pentel Mechanical Pencil .5</li>
<li>6. <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-store/catalogsearch/result/?q=fusible+web" target="_blank">Fusible Web</a></li>
<li>7. Sharpie</li>
<li>8. <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-store/thread-1/top-40.html" target="_blank">Aurifil Thread</a></li>
<li>9. Exacto Knife</li>
<li>10. Baggies (in all different sizes)</li>
<li>11. Long Tweezers</li>
<li>12. <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-store/hobbico-custom-sealing-iron.html" target="_blank">Iron</a></li>
<li>13. Light Box</li>
<li>14. 75/11 Quilting Needle</li>
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<h3>Coming Up Next...</h3>
Stay tuned to our blog, where we'll be talking about the most important tools you can have while putting together appliqué patterns (hint: it looks a lot like the shopping list above!), we'll be having a conversation about Aurifil Thread, plus some artist interviews!Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-36618098471747677112012-06-04T10:16:00.002-06:002012-06-04T10:16:51.619-06:00Beautiful AQS Quilt Show SubmissionsThe gang here at Bigfork Bay Cotton Company were delighted recently to recieve an email from the American Quilter’s Society, sharing with us two quilts that had been submitted to the 2012 AQS Quilt Show & Contest in Paducah, Kentucky (April 25–28). We had been listed as the design inspiration or pattern source for the quilts and they will be appearing in the 2012 CD and Catalogue of Show Quilts (which will be for sale during and after the show).
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We thought these quilts were so impressive we just had to share them with you. Make sure to click on the pictures for larger images.
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“Spirit Landing” by Diane Phillips incorporates the pattern “Spirit” by Toni Whitney. This is what Diane told us about the quilt:
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“I met Toni Whitney several years ago when she came to Ennis to promote her animal patterns. I fell in love with her designs and have made several of them. The eagle was one of my favorites. I had to come up with something to show him off.
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Spirit Landing placed 1st in the Art Quilt category at Helena’s Quilt Show last year and placed 3rd in the Innovative Custom Freehand category at the Northwest Quilting Expo in Portland, Oregon, last September. Just to have it accepted as a semi-finalist at Paducah is an honor.”
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“Return Home” by Beverly Raptis incorporates the pattern “Autumn Eyes” by Toni Whitney. Here is what Beverly let us know about her quilt:
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"I began this project at a retreat, and just as soon as I got the nose done I added the eyes, and from that point on the ladies fell in love. He became a “sweet” bear as opposed to a mean one."
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When we complimented her fish she also let us know that:
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"The fish actually came from a project that I was making that did not work out. It had originally been living in the ocean beautiful, silver and happy It was sitting in a drawer waiting for a new scene. I found red/green fabric and turned it into a spawning, rather tattered and not so happy salmon."
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We thank both of the artists and AQS for sharing these quilts with us. For more information about the AQS show where these quilts will be shown visit http://aqsshows.com/AQSPaducah/
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<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilting-store/catalogsearch/result/?q=toni+whitney">Click Here</a> for More Quilts by Toni Whitney from Bigfork Bay Cotton Company.Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-57471353987169174102012-06-04T10:05:00.000-06:002012-06-04T10:06:44.339-06:00Watch Autumn Lady Come To Life<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KcmbuV_YihXOUz-wFfXE7AM3P0qTTSQZD5qh8VdaO9sQg8dA1EtNCC-d1QErcNmKgnEk_9QYNPkzC3nZOFmzd5WgGpNWZvS9kRRjIqV1tQ7KKB5i4jHdDxurM8KdhHAp_2zn-yTqFGUL/s1600/autumnlady-23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="260" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KcmbuV_YihXOUz-wFfXE7AM3P0qTTSQZD5qh8VdaO9sQg8dA1EtNCC-d1QErcNmKgnEk_9QYNPkzC3nZOFmzd5WgGpNWZvS9kRRjIqV1tQ7KKB5i4jHdDxurM8KdhHAp_2zn-yTqFGUL/s320/autumnlady-23.jpg" /></a>
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Laura Krasinski is an amazing quilter and teacher in Wisconsin….how many of you are aware of her? She has a couple of blogs…I suggest you start getting to know her by clicking <a href="http://laurakrasinskisartontherun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. She has created a wonderful slideshow of our “Autumn Lady” coming to life. Click <a href="http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d6a6b324d7a517a4e6a673d0d0a&sb=1" target="_blank">HERE</a> to view her slideshow. Laura has managed, without words, to show the steps taken to recreate this stunning Carl Brenders design. I sometimes wonder how many people shy away from our wildlife designs because the appear too complicated? The reality is, whether the design you want to create is a simple daisy or wildlife such as this, the steps are the same; trace, cut, and iron! The difference is simply the number of pieces. A good pattern will guide you through laying out the pieces so all goes together nicely to create your finished quilt top. Stay tuned, soon I will post about what to look for in a applique pattern. They are not all created equal!Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-69951857792509130052012-06-04T10:00:00.000-06:002012-06-04T13:22:57.773-06:00Pat Sloan's Girls in the Garden SeriesYes it’s true!
Pat Sloan, the voice of quilting, is working with us to create the “Girls in the Garden Series”
This four pattern set reflects Pat’s unique style with flowers, birds, houses in all four seasons! BBCC is releasing these patterns in late November. Each wall hanging is 22″ by 45″ and is visually stunning. You can pre-order these patterns by clicking here.
Fabric kits with the original batik fabrics chosen by Pat will also be available at that time.
We are planning on offering how to make all four into one large unique wall hanging – once time permits us to work on the details!
This is the beginning of a wonderful relationship with Pat and we are so looking forward to what is coming! Stay with us so you can reap the benefits of this partnership.
Click on an image to see it in our shopping cart:
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Nicole's Autumn Pumpkin Patch
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Ava's Winter Flurries
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Amelia's Spring Delight
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Chelsea's Summer GardenBigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-20931974573922514342012-06-04T09:30:00.001-06:002012-06-04T09:30:07.542-06:00WE'RE MOVING SOON....<div>
Those of you that follow this blog may have noticed that there haven't been many new posts lately....</div>
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We are nearing the end of the long process of creating a new website. We will have a new blog associated with that website, and will no longer be posting here. We will certainly let all of you know when that happens....should be very soon!</div>
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Thanks for your patience....<br />
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UPDATE: New site is up and running!<br />
<a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/">www.bigforkbaycottonco.com</a><br />
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New blog:<br />
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Check them out!</div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-57967674166062976512011-10-05T14:27:00.008-06:002011-10-07T22:51:12.771-06:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP #9<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">FINISHING IT UP!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">This is it! Just the last two borders and this one will be ready for quilting!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Make sure your quilt top is pressed very well!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Cut two of the 1 1/2 inch strips in half. Sew one half to each of the remaining four full strips. Lay two stripS across the center of the quilt top. Trim edges even with the quilt top. Sew to opposite sides of the quilt top, easing the quilt top into border, if necessary. Press towards border.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Repeat for the remaining two strips. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZU8BWYgQ__gGUPU2QpXsVeS96qkiZbc2nzbtnp-QTYmALOuJhdw9-XHUY1mfkoS00acyefFaKWm9n9Lv_-uiyfLurnQyD1dhpasZ2sFXrbAlPDlkTnH1tyIXN_RxhBc2tjICOHjn48Ya/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660108094848117266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZU8BWYgQ__gGUPU2QpXsVeS96qkiZbc2nzbtnp-QTYmALOuJhdw9-XHUY1mfkoS00acyefFaKWm9n9Lv_-uiyfLurnQyD1dhpasZ2sFXrbAlPDlkTnH1tyIXN_RxhBc2tjICOHjn48Ya/s400/001.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Add the four focus fabric border pieces in the same manner.</div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOt3h_nMwptXXCUkgeFToAVsDRXAxiOltrSouJCCwk_j3pHW3VqAdumozW0JHy_hyXqTrdKOyUy7EuXhTV4AUP8EQON96qAxeAfhIFfpwwAtAJtN9iEMGeIzimI1XIuxca5c5yNF4qVrOQ/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 394px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660107992069063122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOt3h_nMwptXXCUkgeFToAVsDRXAxiOltrSouJCCwk_j3pHW3VqAdumozW0JHy_hyXqTrdKOyUy7EuXhTV4AUP8EQON96qAxeAfhIFfpwwAtAJtN9iEMGeIzimI1XIuxca5c5yNF4qVrOQ/s400/003.JPG" /></a><br /><div> </div><div>Here is a closeup...I just thought you might like to see how cute this border fabric is! I have had it in my stash for awhile, just waiting for the right project and the right baby..... I am anxious to get this one to the quilter. With white batting, the shadows of the seam allowances will disappear, and I think the contrast between the light and the light/medium fabric will show up more.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXEwmqsIqPNiLgAQS315kt5KnI-IELYBtCYps6Z3EATrZ07mXJgRoE0WFIKQmkyEf0ASFvTwgjo6NWpOH7y4L1YR6K5Bu06JQywnu0vI_TjBt1-7vvpTlSV8uAsb1Ds2rmS1TsxkG0f4i/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 341px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660107914970670322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXEwmqsIqPNiLgAQS315kt5KnI-IELYBtCYps6Z3EATrZ07mXJgRoE0WFIKQmkyEf0ASFvTwgjo6NWpOH7y4L1YR6K5Bu06JQywnu0vI_TjBt1-7vvpTlSV8uAsb1Ds2rmS1TsxkG0f4i/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Here is another version of the quilt, with a Michael Miller Christmas fabric and Fairy Frosts. As you can see, in this quilt there is much more contrast between the light and the light/medium. This just came back from the quilter yesterday, so I haven't added binding yet.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJp34UzoOqcZUhPChUwcPtxPoJ23Cwn1GgZ1OJetUJGFbUrEX1LRV6Ciuiep7jySxzThclmSHtVcXKmolpcf5i0UBt_X3aitEMMdYIHungYgB5rUbLRDEzQ-Oq2PApDZo5QkD9Ut0NiNA/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 334px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660107811816711282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJp34UzoOqcZUhPChUwcPtxPoJ23Cwn1GgZ1OJetUJGFbUrEX1LRV6Ciuiep7jySxzThclmSHtVcXKmolpcf5i0UBt_X3aitEMMdYIHungYgB5rUbLRDEzQ-Oq2PApDZo5QkD9Ut0NiNA/s400/006.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsDpDjejj4Im9klq9pW2FZUE7jzlZXHsauZhYlcsvAcg4gahI3yFHZwonDaIOGxhjrgk1hNwmFH7xp-EnGX_B1NMCPi4QL9yIFLGIa3ixhLJd7FPwIq2auSyjGjMuQQy6_UdMQA42WuZ_/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660107682306110658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsDpDjejj4Im9klq9pW2FZUE7jzlZXHsauZhYlcsvAcg4gahI3yFHZwonDaIOGxhjrgk1hNwmFH7xp-EnGX_B1NMCPi4QL9yIFLGIa3ixhLJd7FPwIq2auSyjGjMuQQy6_UdMQA42WuZ_/s400/005.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div>To finish it up, layer and quilt as desired. (Or do like I do....send it off to the quilter...)</div><div> </div><div>To bind it, join the seven 2 1/2 inch strips of DARK fabric, end to end, to form a long binding strip. Attach to quilt in your preferred method!</div><div> </div><div>DONE!<br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-75407426667516957372011-10-04T13:25:00.002-06:002011-10-04T13:39:20.417-06:00NAME THIS QUILT CONTEST!!<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPr209LjpJwdVO9Ys3WoV4BinDavIfvvkRRjwnK3w9IcJf8Cu51EnwNqJTuLQ8SA8w2UAUygrDFrFKPsEItzzwWJx7jgXjMBBwoNBlyvB0VTNKS8v_vsCzDe1wq9mSdNRJzvErgD1seOM3/s1600/Mare+and+foal+quiltedpk.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 266px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659720886800503394" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPr209LjpJwdVO9Ys3WoV4BinDavIfvvkRRjwnK3w9IcJf8Cu51EnwNqJTuLQ8SA8w2UAUygrDFrFKPsEItzzwWJx7jgXjMBBwoNBlyvB0VTNKS8v_vsCzDe1wq9mSdNRJzvErgD1seOM3/s400/Mare+and+foal+quiltedpk.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> This beautiful new design by artist Brenda Yirsa needs a name! Do you have a suggestion? If so, please email the name (and yours!) to <a href="mailto:traci@bigforkbaycottonco.com">traci@bigforkbaycottonco.com</a> by midnight, October 15th. You must email your name....we won't be checking comments here. After we have accumulated all of your suggestions, we will send them to Brenda and she will choose a name.</div><div> </div><div>The first person to submit the winning name will receive a free fabric kit with pattern. Anyone else who submits the winning name will receive a free pattern!</div><div> </div><div>You can enter as many times as you'd like!</div><div> </div><div>GOOD LUCK!</div><div> </div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-89170907168496430672011-09-07T10:51:00.009-06:002011-09-09T13:07:57.841-06:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP #8<div> </div><div>This is a really quick step! You will use the strips you pieced in step 3.....</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOeL2NgWCcUKnjzftbNJGSHDB_KR39PX8WA-p7j_li0RvIYaNhWEdytIo3o4pndlUg5vB_7d3ykIAVmTvzclhw9N5iyWmM2zsyNdMVkvky6zcc-dD2iK9S3eSJ-XYmPeqRM6UITHWKFOnB/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 395px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649661647508035426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOeL2NgWCcUKnjzftbNJGSHDB_KR39PX8WA-p7j_li0RvIYaNhWEdytIo3o4pndlUg5vB_7d3ykIAVmTvzclhw9N5iyWmM2zsyNdMVkvky6zcc-dD2iK9S3eSJ-XYmPeqRM6UITHWKFOnB/s400/001.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Sew the two shorter strips to opposite sides of the quilt top. Press towards the quilt top.</div><div> </div><div>Sew the remaining two strips to the other sides of the quilt top. Press towards the quilt top.</div><div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJFnn7jVRASjHJ2jM-MyOLPw1Xdqv7IyDvlL-N3rBnWCaGnFtWM1X0eBKZc6_sjLdhyng3N9D3TKKOmmHtznpObliW5jr5NYceTNuHoWS6l3-r3bgaYkF9v9TviJsTgn-uc0Se11ONni_/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 395px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649661489933684066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJFnn7jVRASjHJ2jM-MyOLPw1Xdqv7IyDvlL-N3rBnWCaGnFtWM1X0eBKZc6_sjLdhyng3N9D3TKKOmmHtznpObliW5jr5NYceTNuHoWS6l3-r3bgaYkF9v9TviJsTgn-uc0Se11ONni_/s400/003.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-55059815990945929012011-08-12T07:17:00.013-06:002011-09-09T13:06:20.904-06:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP #7<div><div><br /><div><div>How is everyone doing? Did you get your blocks put together? This month we're going to put them together with some simple sashing and cornerstones. It may appear that we are at the end, but we have a little more finishing up to do. I know it is a busy time of year with summer winding down and families getting ready for school. This is a quick step!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>BIG OOPS on my part. Do you know how I usually take photos as I go along? Well I did do that this time. However, I didn't notice until I took the very last photo that I didn't have an SD card in my camera! So you will notice that the first two photos are cropped from the final one, which leaves a "little extra" around the edges. I think it's still clear enough what to do....</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Subcut the eight 2 1/2 inch LIGHT/MEDIUM strips into 2 1/2 X 12 1/2 inch rectangles. You will get three per strip. You need a total of 24 rectangles.</div><div> </div><div>Subcut the 2 1/2 inch DARK strip into 2 1/2 inch squares. You will need 16 squares.</div><div> </div><div>Using twelve of the LIGHT/MEDIUM rectangles, and all of the DARK squares, make four strips as shown below. Press away from the DARK squares.</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 24px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640344598303892114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0zs6G5BTRXISuEVoBwhoe69hq606egaVq1smmwClrz9zxUjdl7NsStbrDlMEE0GF_K-jLYRL99fx0fOPPqwK3o4xm-omhJgnRrUF3hNdyWilhLrFKGsrmjvjEDsbwfmPVBNtEXr4tpQJ/s400/sashing.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div>Using the remaining LIGHT/MEDIUM rectangles and the blocks, make three rows as shown below. Press towards the LIGHT/MEDIUM sashing strips.</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 113px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640347124186247058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVK-cRTB1Ttuk6ZPu8L_M-D82VebUfHUWBzSn2lKGCyeGEhrgUoDAv2UkERkbe_CFoX4PLKIcEEAD3vrXPW5uoxFJY2nipVZsoHz8RTkb5e-M2XnL2XmFrUMC7K8hJW7rvMVIFXsv37Ud/s400/002b.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div>Lay out the strips as shown and sew together. Press towards the sashing strips.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 399px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640346671791267026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmq8vzMsH21M1ahIGOHP-2fLiPo4uAHMJxrakBVCKDNlfvNOANDIG-BzFKyflTq9h54frZVy8lXnuQWa6FuqkCGlnkAqgLfBjmyVoAJ2t87Ike3XgQK54vg0nFWKcvMNdC0jonSNzOARv0/s400/001.JPG" /></div><div> </div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-57736974515844399582011-07-06T12:26:00.011-06:002011-07-07T20:08:07.825-06:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP 6<div>I am sure that by now some of you have been playing with the components, trying to figure out the block. Let's see how many of you are correct!</div><div> </div><div>Subcut the 4 1/2" strip of FOCUS fabric into 4 1/2" squares. You will need 9.</div><div> </div><div>Lay out the block components as shown below:</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNo7EFux-I2I1siklquwSqtMdjwD7OZjNCamfJ0-en1fN_coVIYXV6mE5i93djbyhdWL2hwYDO_Oe6MBbvIfcm_500_HdschiiV7sYX8U2zaoX_t1YTCegN1MdeqGq13H4Yb8aWxz0rHH/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 395px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626313090821853970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNo7EFux-I2I1siklquwSqtMdjwD7OZjNCamfJ0-en1fN_coVIYXV6mE5i93djbyhdWL2hwYDO_Oe6MBbvIfcm_500_HdschiiV7sYX8U2zaoX_t1YTCegN1MdeqGq13H4Yb8aWxz0rHH/s400/001.JPG" /></a>Stitch into rows. Press the center row towards the center (FOCUS fabric). Press the other rows away from the center.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYt8br28uMsL6XlgkYhyO6OBf7o5Mr1AY2z5Mc3_VHO7osJjUfphc5lbzeV2ALcazoIRnNmfOZAjvwzPjd-MqAf1W1VFNGTCn1bSL_QT_sY8Jk6wtgYWyQwxP2-GFaAm8-FSYcGTL7PUcd/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 348px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626313021609214930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYt8br28uMsL6XlgkYhyO6OBf7o5Mr1AY2z5Mc3_VHO7osJjUfphc5lbzeV2ALcazoIRnNmfOZAjvwzPjd-MqAf1W1VFNGTCn1bSL_QT_sY8Jk6wtgYWyQwxP2-GFaAm8-FSYcGTL7PUcd/s400/003.JPG" /></a>Stitch the rows together. Press either way, or press seams open...whatever makes the block lay the flattest.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PY0ZMRRMY1UmJ6XIaJhBuzhBB_yrw6MyN-8jBX7tH2tLWOsdcfUUwMR_6t4dBa3bRRzchcYK_B5TyJskTDnIMZwhmNPdoUJNRoiPKPffRroT61ElUYPdiHdAQMhDz1_CdY4AvLUD7klA/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 393px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626310593562023010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PY0ZMRRMY1UmJ6XIaJhBuzhBB_yrw6MyN-8jBX7tH2tLWOsdcfUUwMR_6t4dBa3bRRzchcYK_B5TyJskTDnIMZwhmNPdoUJNRoiPKPffRroT61ElUYPdiHdAQMhDz1_CdY4AvLUD7klA/s400/006.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Voila!!</div><div> </div><div>See you next month!</div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-58138747499979881222011-06-22T13:14:00.007-06:002011-06-22T14:25:11.297-06:00DEBI HUBBS CHOOSES "ZURI" FOR HER GIRAFFE!<div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXftuCZkfEXWsyQ0GR8tqIC40_tAaQhxQ0fWWDOk53lgdofw8Lg4Bk8TQxT0Dl16unfrzLuPY4RlkIcktY8PUppwLHIAgnrPRIvYBYIVbEbkk8gRm-cVeDM5D_sct_W-83BwNry5ALXZQ/s1600/Zuri.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 340px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621130939816352306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXftuCZkfEXWsyQ0GR8tqIC40_tAaQhxQ0fWWDOk53lgdofw8Lg4Bk8TQxT0Dl16unfrzLuPY4RlkIcktY8PUppwLHIAgnrPRIvYBYIVbEbkk8gRm-cVeDM5D_sct_W-83BwNry5ALXZQ/s400/Zuri.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div>and the winner is.....NICKI REID!!!<br /><br />Here are Debi's own words regarding this contest and her choice:<br /><br />"I want to thank everyone for such wonderful names. I really could not decide. And I changed my mind over and over. I hope some of you won't mind if I use some of those fantastic names for my future creations. I will give you credit of course. My biggest dilemma for choosing a name was this little giraffe's gender. I made him/her and I still cannot decide if he is a boy or she is a girl.<br /><br />Here is the name I have chosen. Zuri. Which means beautiful in Swahili. I have a strong love for Africa and its amazing landscape, and spectacular animals. And most of all the beauty in the women and children there and how they persevere over challenges with such grace. Zuri represents all of the loveliness that is Africa for me."<br /><br />We did receive multiple submissions of this name, but Nicki's was first! She will win a fabric kit with pattern. The others that submitted this name will receive a free pattern!<br /><br />We are still probably about a month out from delivering this pattern...but we are accepting preorders now. Why order now instead of waiting until it is ready? <strong>The first 50 orders will received patterns signed by Debi Hubbs!</strong> This is the first time we have offered this! Debi is becoming very famous....this autograph is priceless!!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The pattern will cost $12 and the fabric kit will cost $46. As always, the fabric kit will include the pattern, all fabrics needed to complete the top as shown above, and the binding.<br /><br />Call now (406-245-5718) or visit www.bigforkbaycottonco.com to order.<br /><br />Oh yea, one more reason to order soon.....<strong>for a limited time, all Zuri orders will be 10% off</strong>! </div><div> </div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-42156956490199729132011-06-10T16:00:00.003-06:002011-07-06T12:25:48.248-06:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP 5<div><div><br /><div><div><div><br /><div><div><div>Please read all instructions through before beginning!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Subcut the remaining four LIGHT, 2 1/2" strips into 4 1/2" lengths. You will need 36. Subcut the MEDIUM/DARK #1 strips into 2 1/2" squares. You will need 72. Using the method used in Step 1, sew the squares to the rectangles to create flying geese units.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 361px; height: 195px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614068289529703122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5j2BxWo_wFc8LHOx3-eZtiXnt9KfnnGdYr9keTX-QLLDwpiBogcg8YNOXvG1Lu6Zr61WgrAWE0vo8rqQUWZ-YWpo0Jy1L7Cw1TyuR9YACV2qRgDbO8Y0JfWeUvvyTP5889SYSS5hK7GV/s400/002.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 365px; height: 198px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614068096904321154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzViHaL4Xa5d48tvHXdNhOguYdoGxD-gJGdP79XWn4SDGDCUusMLJax5pcpr-xFoizzUjQxcLeuc9MUIHpQcnvLJ1xSKW5wk_NeRX3KLebGmM8fyV6DI5oXTuUIwW4h9N-gC3DLuZNYHx-/s400/004.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 372px; height: 191px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614067916391464946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5pCqMqyWKJexwrUvKIAEHkefJtLsKG_Z1YobN4zZ2mKshNeRApIoCFI3uMugVNhOVzljvc5f3JVxpUCmqUsh8rngIFufCwAS-HikPPmV9UltbLdT1aHfKcViK9jci-jLNI1jyYUqdlvw/s400/005.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div>Using these units and the units from Step 1, sew pairs of geese together to create the units shown.</div><div> </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 351px; height: 327px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614067653059478818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2a-4USsgpOwhLN3YOGfFI6byqMm5scI7yZmAjc5vwjo92MqaTTWDxYrQcHp-30zcwMlWsvjjGLmrMdf4FCWqBM5flxf1qaeTOS72d3H-Vt_S58DvaphS1AU0JW57QYgyK8oWx67wPCkUL/s400/007.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div>*Hint: When sewing the two flying geese units together, place the one from Step 1 on top. That way, you can see exactly where the point is, and stitch just up to it without cutting it off! <div><div><div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 359px; height: 181px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614064578406131874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGRAy2616hoPHRwl6s4QCixrYCiUl7sdB-VFz_RdW2P8ki9E771_FrA7zrQWs8HfCteBdzvT61pzH2UZD5ASRNLT3sD7ZBLm7NCqt5UtVdugqchrXMbzy3wdRx5vLWOM13WUh3bSsbzXf/s400/009.JPG" /></div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 354px; height: 313px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614064470440279346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhracVKdPbWSHA1dhe8Uxv0TpiBiNx8crbySU81pz4Tf6FyjlweCMJBjSvJtvMGNjZMTVYe3c1Lusb5oOK5mJqlSWsu9vS8J59Uyz1HIraK_iBz9FlRXFXk3jIq2z048Kaw70AoRmoIjHFV/s400/010.JPG" /></div><div>Press towards the flying geese from this step.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>You should have 36.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-4769414689484149852011-05-18T11:39:00.010-06:002011-05-22T20:40:17.686-06:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP 4Please read through all instructions before beginning!<br /><br />Subcut four of the 1 1/2" LIGHT strips into 1 1/2" X 4 1/2" rectangles. You will need 36 rectangles. Stitch these to the long side of the unit pieced in Step 2, opposite the side with the triangle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLpRXaS2uoONF5BBHOKzoClD3RhwvGnU1zXcLxQxSkq3kXLmeh6x5NeeCxYfBUSkCcCP4Kdu0Vc9m1UqCuOnRmWmoloZYvGhJKzagyTKCgaCO9yFht8cmnP1JspDHeqJC0dCH22PZT3xb/s1600/Step+4A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLpRXaS2uoONF5BBHOKzoClD3RhwvGnU1zXcLxQxSkq3kXLmeh6x5NeeCxYfBUSkCcCP4Kdu0Vc9m1UqCuOnRmWmoloZYvGhJKzagyTKCgaCO9yFht8cmnP1JspDHeqJC0dCH22PZT3xb/s400/Step+4A.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608114491150318338" /></a><br /><br /><br />Using the thirty-six 2 1/2" squares of FOCUS fabric that were set aside earlier, place a square on each unit pieced above, on the opposite corner from the light triangle. Stitch diagonally, fold open, and press.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijE4LXyqEA01Zhejx_QtODBYQBa-kVQXrIUic60wCnlJDhzVIPCoYn_wZHNNllveVCR2tmYn5a2Gq9nfi5SjaP__6N9qyZhY1JMQ27qo6YJmFLu7XGPJFjySedPzIpQGMt441yT9qWf9hx/s1600/Step+4B.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijE4LXyqEA01Zhejx_QtODBYQBa-kVQXrIUic60wCnlJDhzVIPCoYn_wZHNNllveVCR2tmYn5a2Gq9nfi5SjaP__6N9qyZhY1JMQ27qo6YJmFLu7XGPJFjySedPzIpQGMt441yT9qWf9hx/s400/Step+4B.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608113851065106530" /></a><br /><br />Trim one or both inside layers to reduce bulk, if desired.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx2o3o_4U-lUiiV9gPsTEZlMQMTG2BUZAT4f6xLBgENW4rylI12LGN_DQuQuSIRoJWB6HenqLUUwzbFQgSz9B1Gya8U_sTKObko3izeT94vYKtA04jnR4Fx41Cf7grV-0A0csuGtt1BT/s1600/Step+4C.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx2o3o_4U-lUiiV9gPsTEZlMQMTG2BUZAT4f6xLBgENW4rylI12LGN_DQuQuSIRoJWB6HenqLUUwzbFQgSz9B1Gya8U_sTKObko3izeT94vYKtA04jnR4Fx41Cf7grV-0A0csuGtt1BT/s400/Step+4C.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608112700291481890" /></a>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-43983700569229256242011-05-06T10:41:00.008-06:002011-05-09T16:21:54.406-06:00.~Name the Giraffe Contest.~<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREoPvi099SV1zzjqqC6U9uR3NaNTNybqMa-g2AZVI5fN5W2s6Apanp7_EkQt5DNPFt5ngFmP44l8zyOA2bNExc5ucc8tk-NYt_xHAvtVQOx82ZOFqMU0as5P6qxk5i3Ez8eyAAdjo67hR/s1600/Giraffe.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603645825867390498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREoPvi099SV1zzjqqC6U9uR3NaNTNybqMa-g2AZVI5fN5W2s6Apanp7_EkQt5DNPFt5ngFmP44l8zyOA2bNExc5ucc8tk-NYt_xHAvtVQOx82ZOFqMU0as5P6qxk5i3Ez8eyAAdjo67hR/s400/Giraffe.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> ?</span></div><br /><div align="center">Artist <a href="http://artblooms.net/">Debi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hubbs</span></a> Pattern By <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bigfork</span> Bay Cotton Co. </a><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times; " align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i> <style type="text/css"> p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px Times New Roman} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia; min-height: 19.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Times} p.p4 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Times; min-height: 19.0px} p.p5 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Times New Roman} span.s1 {font: 16.0px Times New Roman} span.s2 {text-decoration: underline ; color: #0000ff} </style> </i></span></p><p class="p1"></p><p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Submit name suggestions to:</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>traci@bigforkbaycottonco.com</b></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" >by Midnight June 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>, 2011</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bigfork</span> Bay Cotton Company recently licensed this adorable giraffe design from Debi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Hubbs</span> to add to her ever growing collection of art quilt patterns.</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The giraffe design didn't officially have a name, so Debi and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bigfork</span> Bay Cotton Co. thought it would be a great idea to have <b>YOU</b> name the pattern! Isn't that so fun?</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >To submit names simply<b> email traci@bigforkbaycottonco.com</b>.</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >You can enter as many names as you like. In case of duplicate names, the first name entered will be chosen. We need to name the giraffe soon! So get your names in A.S.A.P.</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The contest officially closes <b>Midnight June 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span>, 2011</b>.</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>And the winning name gets?</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The person who selects the winning name will receive a pattern signed by Debi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Hubbs</span> and a matching fabric kit!</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The pattern will not be ready until the end of June. However we are offering <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">pre</span>-orders so <a href="http://www.bigforkbaycottonco.com/quilt-shop/?page=shop/flypage-associtems&product_id=3404&category_id=49707f3583f71e843722e514ff90cd2e&">click here</a> to visit our website or call us toll free at: <b>866-245-5718</b>.</span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Good Luck to all of you and we can't wait to see what name Debi picks.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;font-style: italic; "><br /></div><p></p><p></p></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-35776011751718724192011-04-05T16:08:00.019-06:002011-04-13T07:04:07.952-06:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP #3<div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Please read through all the instructions before starting..... </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Subcut FOUR of the remaining five strip sets of 1 1/2" LIGHT and 1 1/2" LIGHT/MEDIUM strips into 12 1/2" lengths. You will need 12. Subcut the remaining strip set into 2 1/2" lengths. You will need 16. Set these aside.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2yrZR7HuCL9EFp8dZ5r88-bzGFJiX_xE3PDdI45Cn-dIkE_wfCk3p1mzIkKiNFs6jZWHa3bcv17AhvRj1UL54AfdBX5PAf46IV97FTufgotLSLpYe8lSEdv9BAq4sZpt_Ri365TToWrl/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 88px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592508525423464514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2yrZR7HuCL9EFp8dZ5r88-bzGFJiX_xE3PDdI45Cn-dIkE_wfCk3p1mzIkKiNFs6jZWHa3bcv17AhvRj1UL54AfdBX5PAf46IV97FTufgotLSLpYe8lSEdv9BAq4sZpt_Ri365TToWrl/s400/002.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4GqPwAGuA-cByprGoD2CEN2c8ijF9f_SGNFO5BFd0KfTQyZOkUHvbS94cNop9evTB4D07SxqRdvDFBXrsQ-teIOKbQ8dx8p5xHS-Q7r1hikSCYrZM-DSXe4yvt77I4JsB4Y66ZkUUrG_/s1600/001.JPG"></a></div><br /><div></div>You will need 12 of these. <br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubiZ-T8iH6RUtUOqQR1u6c1Nu0SheGNDkl4o3QbW9MvooUZaAlMU8GZmjQ75vZGxZMrNU55Q4AvOXZksNWblNrfHtKTf6LpLKqmPqWeZuosfUZaQX8VwJK3f7lerte_bq-EM8ipRfYU3w/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 165px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 161px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592509739880689394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubiZ-T8iH6RUtUOqQR1u6c1Nu0SheGNDkl4o3QbW9MvooUZaAlMU8GZmjQ75vZGxZMrNU55Q4AvOXZksNWblNrfHtKTf6LpLKqmPqWeZuosfUZaQX8VwJK3f7lerte_bq-EM8ipRfYU3w/s200/001.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>You will need 16 of these.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Subcut the 2 1/2" strips of FOCUS fabric into 2 1/2" squares. You will need a total of 60. Set aside 36 squares. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each of the remaining 24 squares. Lay a square on each end of the 12 1/2" strips cut above. Stitch on the diagonal line, fold back and press. Trim inside layers, if desired, to reduce bulk. (I trim the FOCUS fabric layer.) Make sure the diagonal lines are placed so that the long side of the triangle covers the LIGHT fabric, as shown.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 90px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592505603516284594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLclnh6uMTmjrV9pfCiHeI8EdkXoDxwbfoSm_Gp2UMLkhp56zYQ-fVudqetEv-8iLhwdd4A1IEcl9WGaiH5pmkYopWMwdamc0vPDy_H4vMKTsMr1TwHeu1u0cOQKgSeaV6rXVtsuXdzWf8/s400/004.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 90px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592507487894598226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ngeK9iGr6Sx2ejJFz0HXHWCDaR6D29empDQc9s10F2p_WjYbFz_ePThp60NYi9XSgdPaUA8ng4-GjHCaMw2pcZMkN56PyOyLKlBnitt2bfmnXJv5FiCkXHWmxKOH_h3gg5r3Lyt0UoKp/s400/007.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 92px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592508175300856130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhfrDjVhvJT2JlW1NaME3mlS-nCJ379gvVIuUoAYht_m4ncAAhdSjm-QcSVmdjw0h_znkIblYFLLhhJ4spbY9cARQCn9vsrxs08seXs5K81Fu6c_C6uzCrDDEF6HwayZ0tPeV_88pndLP/s400/008.JPG" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div>From the 2 7/8" LIGHT/MEDIUM strip, cut 2 squares, 2 7/8". Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each square. Place one square of LIGHT/MEDIUM on each 2 7/8" FOCUS fabric cut earlier, right sides together. Sew a scant 1/4" on each side of the drawn line. Cut apart on the drawn line, open up, and press towards the FOCUS fabric. Trim out the inside layers, if desired, to reduce bulk. You should have four half square triangles.</div><br /><div></div><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsfrKO2MoYH9tTTtfrQpytDquwkbJP5wG1qRlpU-wsLQHeKMjJQGXciOE9bhQHIJLwRHSQdZZCwSsKJWAXKiskDXj7ba3SvxC5FJGNhxKC9SzN0tf8jbm9GS9csrB969FltQozEwCxeSm/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 198px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592506778697374466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsfrKO2MoYH9tTTtfrQpytDquwkbJP5wG1qRlpU-wsLQHeKMjJQGXciOE9bhQHIJLwRHSQdZZCwSsKJWAXKiskDXj7ba3SvxC5FJGNhxKC9SzN0tf8jbm9GS9csrB969FltQozEwCxeSm/s200/015.JPG" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592506372239642642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_i_sizjePVtd_eehbD6Qvd9HA-L9Wx979gYSSkm_EFJtGkP8kmS0C0ZPqNmAmBdhgp3NoJTP0Ex-aTMIQDjTioHU2i_1srMHOZk775mNG99PXAJssy8W8yV8_jnCfmoDh_4yz7WNOXlhU/s200/013.JPG" /></p><br /><div></div><br /><div>Using the units pieced above, make TWO each of the following strips:</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 61px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592505888965421346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNfjOBKt2bC8vZzeG3jCQ5ogIzJiBiPEe4lxTF-88agOyIyl22NdAwuf-k-ljOoOwn3x2ucTXrakVHW6Mh5SbN1dh-30Ja1f8UeXvTbO3mbwZPe_MjyuU7gpcApyVmbYQND1_smv2cLSPZ/s400/017.JPG" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This completes step 3!</div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-30841124623105645762011-03-23T15:18:00.003-06:002011-03-23T15:26:04.638-06:00NEW SHOP SAMPLE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqCjVuocMWkrpevEZl7ZqpYTMFISdqE5ggvlLA-ckTV1Z4flEuFlAWFkz_yIEGidxkLi17k1g-cVm7rK1oKTgxSE4eDnl23nIYXLkKYw6yPd2-xhLIBPxhyphenhyphendwuFDBiX9N7_vzqs8XoRUr/s1600/133.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587388852042541954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqCjVuocMWkrpevEZl7ZqpYTMFISdqE5ggvlLA-ckTV1Z4flEuFlAWFkz_yIEGidxkLi17k1g-cVm7rK1oKTgxSE4eDnl23nIYXLkKYw6yPd2-xhLIBPxhyphenhyphendwuFDBiX9N7_vzqs8XoRUr/s400/133.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I have been working on this new shop sample. It looked so simple, but it caused me some headaches! It is based on a free downloadable pattern from Michael Miller Fabrics called Graphic Garden. I made some changes in the sashing....the original called for some straight cuts and some bias cuts...I didn't want to do that so I made all straight cuts. I thought that would make the pattern more "user friendly". I did have some other problems, so I went to the website last weekend to see if there were any pattern corrections posted, but the pattern is no longer there! I had to make some changes in the sashing, so I will have to rewrite the instructions. I like the way it turned out....do you?</div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-59543875464008441272011-03-17T13:15:00.022-06:002011-03-17T15:24:52.775-06:00HANDY THREAD CATCHER<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdMa_D0ZNwokRYlc-1Vv2pvIOz8-E6V0gY2TyVIBeZJlaovvgzBg-lIM53YgOxOSfsY7Y211vzeX9TZKb1YI9wz3sRGT5qA7wC-PP4cCt7SnVfQ2uYkMSP3IE9QJpUiG0X0AOtZ6ipBW9/s1600/Finished.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585151504130889266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdMa_D0ZNwokRYlc-1Vv2pvIOz8-E6V0gY2TyVIBeZJlaovvgzBg-lIM53YgOxOSfsY7Y211vzeX9TZKb1YI9wz3sRGT5qA7wC-PP4cCt7SnVfQ2uYkMSP3IE9QJpUiG0X0AOtZ6ipBW9/s400/Finished.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>I know many of you have seen these handy thread catchers before. I see them a lot at craft shows, as well as in shops, both for sale and in classrooms. ANYWAY, they really are easy and quick make. If you haven't tried one, now would be a good time, since I'm sharing my step by step instructions. It took longer to type the instructions than it did to make one.<br /></div><div>There are a lot of other uses for these things besides your sewing and cutting tables. You can iron some fusible vinyl to the lining fabric and make a little garbage can for your car. Instead of filling the pin cushion, you can make longer straps, sew them together and slip over the headrest to hang behind the passenger seat. Or make the bag a little bigger to store toys and/or books in the car. You can tweak the size a little bit....perhaps lengthen the straps....., don't fill the pincushion, just tuck it into the cushion and hang it over the arm of the couch to collect remotes and TV Guides (do they still make TV guides?...probably not....). You can make one to slip in between your mattress and box spring to hold your book and booklight. The possibilites are endless!</div><br /><div><u>Supplies Needed:</u></div><div>2 Fat Quarters</div><div>Scrap of muslin or other fabric , 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" (should be a tightly woven fabric)</div><div>18 1/2" of strapping tape (If you don't have any around the house, check with your local grocer or office supply store....they throw away tons of this stuff, or you can often buy a piece from your local shipping store)</div><div>Play sand, rice, or beans</div><div>Thread to coordinate with fabric (We recommend Aurifil thread.)</div><div>3" X 5" piece of rubber shelf liner or rug liner</div><br /><div><u>Cutting Instructions:</u></div><div>From each FQ cut one rectangle, 18" X 10". Decide which will be the outside, and which will be the lining.</div><div>From the lining, cut one rectangle, 4" X 10".</div><div>From the outside fabric, cut one rectangle, 6" X 9"<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHmUN9hMfJRGGwcQyKLyJiHTJEY04yY-LeYygv_H5CBffZm1zow6-Sa4nymBNz4NO3Q6Nc-GzzjcSq3RSqf0OoZflnKTziQIg01VvljBD-rbhb1fv_xZhtcHeUYMiOv_zYXRByEv6dPy5/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585145304686078162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHmUN9hMfJRGGwcQyKLyJiHTJEY04yY-LeYygv_H5CBffZm1zow6-Sa4nymBNz4NO3Q6Nc-GzzjcSq3RSqf0OoZflnKTziQIg01VvljBD-rbhb1fv_xZhtcHeUYMiOv_zYXRByEv6dPy5/s400/002.JPG" /></a> (The muslin piece is not shown in the photo.....)<br /><br /><br /><div></div><div>Fold muslin in half, right sides together. Using a short stitch length, stitch raw edges together, leaving an opening approximately 2" in one of the short ends. Turn right side out, if desired. (This will not show, so it's really not necessary to turn it inside out.) Set aside.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZIHpNlPo3IWp85bagMDFE06c2XiIopeEp1NpUyNodt5z3-jaqhxQRe00cCUXeTMZ4WgF69CprdxegiaOnSl7Rbq-SfHx5DqrRXhGzEO6cpU4bApjTQn1s6uS0QMJyjP94XxqaC7rqiiI/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585142568621489362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZIHpNlPo3IWp85bagMDFE06c2XiIopeEp1NpUyNodt5z3-jaqhxQRe00cCUXeTMZ4WgF69CprdxegiaOnSl7Rbq-SfHx5DqrRXhGzEO6cpU4bApjTQn1s6uS0QMJyjP94XxqaC7rqiiI/s400/003.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLEQv1bEB1baBnUhUXD1FgwEdRoJM0Z0cHSz0XhKFZj4PRot8MvYTfrPvwWKbAfKV6hyphenhyphenptNvDN_rBBFZT2X_UmUcnL1NqBPCDifKdLGGTnNd12yh-Jk8tw_VulppxFHCL9Tsf2tNn4Wa4/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585142471319104162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLEQv1bEB1baBnUhUXD1FgwEdRoJM0Z0cHSz0XhKFZj4PRot8MvYTfrPvwWKbAfKV6hyphenhyphenptNvDN_rBBFZT2X_UmUcnL1NqBPCDifKdLGGTnNd12yh-Jk8tw_VulppxFHCL9Tsf2tNn4Wa4/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>To make the straps, fold the 4" X 10" rectangle in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch along long edge. Turn right side out and scootch the seam to the center. Press. If desired, topstitch 1/4" from each long side. Cut the strip in half to yield two straps.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_80neq0WNJBSGhglYby6z5hkpTqrOLF_9cViu3QdHENAzaoVzMJC3V_jYRm_bFHfi0Oo4mCrAnewDHBExcbC2pWmoQVCU1cvqPGoqvdkBh5lGMluWfVrEtSYqyHGr6kUsmFNkO2D6LjG8/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585141836070593650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_80neq0WNJBSGhglYby6z5hkpTqrOLF_9cViu3QdHENAzaoVzMJC3V_jYRm_bFHfi0Oo4mCrAnewDHBExcbC2pWmoQVCU1cvqPGoqvdkBh5lGMluWfVrEtSYqyHGr6kUsmFNkO2D6LjG8/s400/005.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnK0ONPyPXc3KNt365nzUK9-h8m18iHtDP-0b48i1citny712glKE1b92o1w5hwEGB_EEyIsW7AaWe3ba3CFuB6252WXE19AtmOi4fzy72EY0GkW-WxEufqjdZ7km_s5LDq3LA0y5qxrEH/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585141172201775602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnK0ONPyPXc3KNt365nzUK9-h8m18iHtDP-0b48i1citny712glKE1b92o1w5hwEGB_EEyIsW7AaWe3ba3CFuB6252WXE19AtmOi4fzy72EY0GkW-WxEufqjdZ7km_s5LDq3LA0y5qxrEH/s400/006.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1llJd53bTFz29L0YtZjsgvmSZhQNm0UEwpSEoGIjaKCSqZ_sxZc0jB5riUmqmotEZudkCOB4sXRGDj5_JE4iOQ8SqbE-7BnGUJ7EbZkp90LgpJm6xZchknR_evJfKJ1gg9ScsrqtAtkk5/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 125px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585141036722604290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1llJd53bTFz29L0YtZjsgvmSZhQNm0UEwpSEoGIjaKCSqZ_sxZc0jB5riUmqmotEZudkCOB4sXRGDj5_JE4iOQ8SqbE-7BnGUJ7EbZkp90LgpJm6xZchknR_evJfKJ1gg9ScsrqtAtkk5/s400/008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Lay the 6" X 9" rectangle, right side up, on the table. Lay the two straps on top of the rectangle, along one of the 6" edges, matching raw edges. Each strap shoud be approximately 1/2" from the center of the large rectangle.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xF9AJkP6LXfkeDinQ0wK1ci4XokfmlFusYI7wcDEQi5WtMZv740uqHcWxKTqpuaZT6FTh0gyHgF5BK7kzIplU4LFsWSZgjO1nFw96SDrjD7uCviOSJYJXZICwHPwgserd6jSvOw3LDou/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585140010757955874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xF9AJkP6LXfkeDinQ0wK1ci4XokfmlFusYI7wcDEQi5WtMZv740uqHcWxKTqpuaZT6FTh0gyHgF5BK7kzIplU4LFsWSZgjO1nFw96SDrjD7uCviOSJYJXZICwHPwgserd6jSvOw3LDou/s400/007.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div>Fold the rectangle in half, enveloping the straps inside. Use pins, if necessary, to keep the straps where they belong. Stitch along one short edge and the 6" edge. Trim the corner.</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCmfzjDg6C62gTmF-ccX1JfF3qT-x3ffie41nqJg6kucuWBZo-gyVk5BvyRl61TudfV6i3jn76qmOMOy2660dlCw0c7KSuEdC5-rYU6wwWwbPHJXNDN193YKMGXw2A3eNYsnpn50Mpf7R/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585139844753799922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCmfzjDg6C62gTmF-ccX1JfF3qT-x3ffie41nqJg6kucuWBZo-gyVk5BvyRl61TudfV6i3jn76qmOMOy2660dlCw0c7KSuEdC5-rYU6wwWwbPHJXNDN193YKMGXw2A3eNYsnpn50Mpf7R/s400/009.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Turn right side out and press. Press the raw edge under 1/4".<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEF8Ach_JsUJ2Llg1OvjpJme5wLVB81rDMNTGlUWL9u8whLhYRW7pbSKdxQXibVtyzCx33A8zKbJcrBwx5736qALjCJqyNQ37z3PrXq44lvdVmhOOaioGSxAfl3AI-r4x_JR_zxZmj5QJ8/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585139414943927458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEF8Ach_JsUJ2Llg1OvjpJme5wLVB81rDMNTGlUWL9u8whLhYRW7pbSKdxQXibVtyzCx33A8zKbJcrBwx5736qALjCJqyNQ37z3PrXq44lvdVmhOOaioGSxAfl3AI-r4x_JR_zxZmj5QJ8/s400/010.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Fold the large (18" X 10") rectangle for the outside of the bag in half along the 18" side. Stitch along each side. Open seam apart at bottom of bag and lay seam flat against the bag bottom, centering the seam. Measure in 1 1/2" from the tip and mark. Draw a line across the bottom of the bag perpedicular to the seam line. Stitch along the drawn line. Repeat for the other side. Trim, if desired.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywbiWFaJ8n2xzqz5g_Q-zIwsAZJRuEaxsq-JbtBvDi4tPxed2oLaIFiQeBz-CdICE9yQCLuNrFgrdvGQikDIsb_GfYs-K5d5mimcMSOie18Y4-qoo8ceEMXzjXi5LRlUbs2fTJXI8gBbC/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585138602836351170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywbiWFaJ8n2xzqz5g_Q-zIwsAZJRuEaxsq-JbtBvDi4tPxed2oLaIFiQeBz-CdICE9yQCLuNrFgrdvGQikDIsb_GfYs-K5d5mimcMSOie18Y4-qoo8ceEMXzjXi5LRlUbs2fTJXI8gBbC/s400/013.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJckI9IwndnVXIMQz5jbzwRx49WzdvA3P1HabYm-QgezAVRxX4758EBiKT9_VeiyZMz_g1Hxe_xSgXYgJ4yGD476wrrEGznbIWWgEzgbGrgyIC1oj7k8nELhzJir1iCvLsahO0suwFnpOK/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585138399660865714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJckI9IwndnVXIMQz5jbzwRx49WzdvA3P1HabYm-QgezAVRxX4758EBiKT9_VeiyZMz_g1Hxe_xSgXYgJ4yGD476wrrEGznbIWWgEzgbGrgyIC1oj7k8nELhzJir1iCvLsahO0suwFnpOK/s400/015.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXBpuDn6V1qkzZW2hLuSQomkYCGGe77bE6w2vQz91GGL6GskAy5ypa4LMuZrVZV6a2rTNkbJArywxthAhgHKkugRIautbI9tBfQYRzj-dvnXl0AsrSc9ycusSxGuHll7aPSN4WToTtvjR/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 369px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585138245261646930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXBpuDn6V1qkzZW2hLuSQomkYCGGe77bE6w2vQz91GGL6GskAy5ypa4LMuZrVZV6a2rTNkbJArywxthAhgHKkugRIautbI9tBfQYRzj-dvnXl0AsrSc9ycusSxGuHll7aPSN4WToTtvjR/s400/016.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_EliTtgO9Vyawy-Mt-dATtuBjxAJwTZ84ubKkG6kddEON8T4Wn6mLJ_qYv6Po8wCZKYQJ5DmQgbD9VMm0iwvgr23ySkQ0KAP2J97rFEsE0cnu98DsnrDdWsOl2gGlUjv2DUNVf9QPlOi/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585138031984988642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_EliTtgO9Vyawy-Mt-dATtuBjxAJwTZ84ubKkG6kddEON8T4Wn6mLJ_qYv6Po8wCZKYQJ5DmQgbD9VMm0iwvgr23ySkQ0KAP2J97rFEsE0cnu98DsnrDdWsOl2gGlUjv2DUNVf9QPlOi/s400/018.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Repeat for the other large rectange (the lining fabric), but<u> leave a 1/4" opening in one side</u>.</div><br /><div>Place one bag inside the other bag, right sides together. Slip the pin cushion in between the two bags, with the pin cushion hanging down between the layers, and the raw edges of the straps matching the raw edge of the bags. The right side of the straps (the side without the seams) should face the lining fabric. Pin the straps in place along one raw edge. Try to center the straps along one of the long sides of the bags. Stitch together<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEtu6CzorJJ2y0aHP91uAJM_Y0g50aZCUjSubNh3-GUzfztfzqjJDXXPiDTNQyDBGOFy4QmaDrub-uawHAkZOe4HEYgp1S0u79Ew-soGyzKPByuq8tWRonx7wcDkxDDD1vjn0cGLOVzmI/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 384px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585135599580483954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEtu6CzorJJ2y0aHP91uAJM_Y0g50aZCUjSubNh3-GUzfztfzqjJDXXPiDTNQyDBGOFy4QmaDrub-uawHAkZOe4HEYgp1S0u79Ew-soGyzKPByuq8tWRonx7wcDkxDDD1vjn0cGLOVzmI/s400/019.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoIuFgzJ-PLQFi1pY3Ozpmnqe30b9HLFnc1hfTrjYNO6yg3S4JF7Mdyv3KOE-9FuhHIe3jKujSle-6_clDUPDwBgKNGR1kHz9KfUWJS4nyFjLhHBMXHbmLeoUX5LtR59eYoZgsC09LyvW/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585135487687886706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYoIuFgzJ-PLQFi1pY3Ozpmnqe30b9HLFnc1hfTrjYNO6yg3S4JF7Mdyv3KOE-9FuhHIe3jKujSle-6_clDUPDwBgKNGR1kHz9KfUWJS4nyFjLhHBMXHbmLeoUX5LtR59eYoZgsC09LyvW/s400/020.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div>Carefully turn right side out through the opening in the lining.<br /><br /><div>Slip the strapping tape in between the bag and the lining (through the opening in the lining). This will feel a little cumbersome, but it's the only way to do this. Overlap the ends of the strapping tape approximately 1/4" and tape together. Slide the tape to the top of the bag as far as it will go. (Adjust the tape if the strapping tape isn't the same size as the bag.) Place some pins around the top of the bag just underneath the strapping tape to hold the strapping tape in place. Stitch around the top of the bag, close to the tape, but take care not to stitch through the tape...your machine won't like that....</div></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxBOlaZCXZ3jER_DqZROIVyRksLiCvfSlT9S6AjRi7pyLiYXek1foHGaOe7a5e-O08ijTEE9YICDzAMsdKrnMdzdrg85859TZBssB8kww5-J56YTrq2p0mzOem3G_2QKPEjMjtmdijCsh/s1600/022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585133086439865154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxBOlaZCXZ3jER_DqZROIVyRksLiCvfSlT9S6AjRi7pyLiYXek1foHGaOe7a5e-O08ijTEE9YICDzAMsdKrnMdzdrg85859TZBssB8kww5-J56YTrq2p0mzOem3G_2QKPEjMjtmdijCsh/s400/022.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Stitch the opening in the lining of the bag closed, either by hand or machine. (I did it by machine....after all, it is inside the bag and really won't show.)<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXIvzY7miEvrMaa48EgQkfWn2eiETYkOSzXPo-9NsOBSihx5bCz8Ju18p5zfv_B_URgLTnLvXpjXWAUUavxD8msQoEK4M3LEW5eZxJrFvVoBLdngXebbP3stCv8Dc9g9qpd_qcibQPH-0B/s1600/021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 211px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585132540188238114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXIvzY7miEvrMaa48EgQkfWn2eiETYkOSzXPo-9NsOBSihx5bCz8Ju18p5zfv_B_URgLTnLvXpjXWAUUavxD8msQoEK4M3LEW5eZxJrFvVoBLdngXebbP3stCv8Dc9g9qpd_qcibQPH-0B/s400/021.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Using a funnel, fill the muslin bag with the sand, rice, or beans. Stitch the opening closed, either by hand or machine. If you are doing it by machine, be very, very careful not to spill sand on or into your machine. Slip the muslin bag inside the fabric bag. Stitch the bag closed.<br /><br />Stitch a piece of shelf liner to the bottom of the pin cushion, if desired, to prevent it from scooting around on your table.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ppcjtcmyKSHudSUGBVHk4Iq4KYfB-6LC5lDFPKxX_BIlfyMwBZvkCfQDDR-zf00DZrdXzvjCgf4_ZSrMCDZJh92KyUTVNN1UoutYQCaaIRgVrnajrcMwxp2TttUCJ0ZpuPxy52oNDsgH/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585129890273963282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ppcjtcmyKSHudSUGBVHk4Iq4KYfB-6LC5lDFPKxX_BIlfyMwBZvkCfQDDR-zf00DZrdXzvjCgf4_ZSrMCDZJh92KyUTVNN1UoutYQCaaIRgVrnajrcMwxp2TttUCJ0ZpuPxy52oNDsgH/s400/001.JPG" /></a><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-28957040416769164042011-03-07T14:33:00.010-07:002011-03-12T07:50:07.156-07:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP TWOAs always, please read through these instructions before beginning.<br /><br />More strip sets.........<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XfEwnaewdXCJLQrqxImT5je3JbjhACs3h5mIPmOLSJcZHh9kyWQyzSfPLgBVxU2a_9lLa7yIPLNl7JRbiXMWGjDtiybkMw625iayLwVfzAwEQMs1C_HcDNAO1x8s_DUz4bDLf271tbo7/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 56px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582152251435567682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XfEwnaewdXCJLQrqxImT5je3JbjhACs3h5mIPmOLSJcZHh9kyWQyzSfPLgBVxU2a_9lLa7yIPLNl7JRbiXMWGjDtiybkMw625iayLwVfzAwEQMs1C_HcDNAO1x8s_DUz4bDLf271tbo7/s400/001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div>Using 1 1/2 inch LIGHT strips and 3 1/2 inch LIGHT/MEDIUM strips, make FOUR strip sets.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>(Please Note: I base my calculations on 40" of usable width. If you do not preshrink your fabrics, you can probably get by with only three strip sets.)</div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div>Subcut into 3 1/2 inch lengths. You will need 36.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581456996529015426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbG5JMbfw7Cn2LLL2XErwxM7Q9yMmyhGU42F93ZTLMQBl3bcOm_SIOHJYBBdq6pYcsWDbZi_gD0Wv-PLxgXkEqwNbduet4KVmCHWGhPuLlGL2bv1sS2HfzIpZsnyMFnrKpQPOFyGZI-nB/s400/022.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div>Subcut <u>three</u> of the 2 1/2 inch LIGHT strips into 2 1/2 inch squares. You will need 36.</div><br /><br /><div>Place the square in <u>either</u> of the LIGHT/MEDIUM corners of the units from step one. Stitch diagonally, fold back and press. If desired, trim out one or both inside layers to reduce bulk. Because my light is so white, and because of the black dots in my light/medium, I have chosen not to trim out the inside layers. This could create a problem if I were going to hand quilt this quilt. In that case, I would be sure to trim out both inside layers. But since this quilt will be machine quilted, I will just leave the layers in.</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 341px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582153217356768786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCiUTqxrslLvDx8NAXhI14JxggIuAUUeG0L2YUUssSq0uWtDWVzCIVQhY7jjYO51U8mcpavvhdfrDR6zLMOQXqvkgLCoHCMsnCXM3-aiRP8yLkKBJgkxh8-l6Fa-GRKK0AO8Hyhg-pFAd5/s400/003.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582153609897370098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-slYVLAfRekPd1khCfr1vbs0H21FqCl9gLmnsfBFfu1l0MThYRLKOjFIKNFAQLcSNlLVxLCdTEFI2B-fAEsJKbV5E4uUbSKs1NgZTLYr33GQeDhX9-66aIMexiz8GcmaxjmAwr4I8eUb/s400/004.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div>You will need 36. (They do not need to be all the same....the triangle corner can be on either side.)</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-68967240115263404642011-02-12T04:08:00.000-07:002011-02-12T04:57:05.552-07:00MYSTERY QUILT STEP ONEPlease read through these directions completely before you begin to cut and sew!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrAC8V4MzhgfvDjnl4nKAfT12NFF53v-Yt8zd18q1q4-pszbppqDExNk5LPG9k7Fa4MtKRwQcf9EiEwkMt9x90Z5qvsKQybEE4Fo7MJpQzfzkDXuCaJCr6LCj6LcDuTr1D0-alc3LSeDz/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 39px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572578762879146674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrAC8V4MzhgfvDjnl4nKAfT12NFF53v-Yt8zd18q1q4-pszbppqDExNk5LPG9k7Fa4MtKRwQcf9EiEwkMt9x90Z5qvsKQybEE4Fo7MJpQzfzkDXuCaJCr6LCj6LcDuTr1D0-alc3LSeDz/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Using the 1 1/2" LIGHT and 1 1/2" LIGHT/MEDIUM strips, make nine strip sets. <u>Set five strip sets aside for later</u>. Subcut the remaining four strip sets into 4 1/2" lengths. You will need 36.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572578269971655090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvG_weSrMe0SxIJg0p0Mi2BzBqjIRN8GckC4jgNfWny3Rkw_j9oF3VNjsUo-nMYBUPIN5IpEbTWB5hnGNX46X097TBU9Gsxwcdq8Nd0v4pSuM6rTmuMCY8qyUSn_YBssjXFuXYbnlxtaTF/s400/006.JPG" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Subcut the MEDIUM/DARK #2 strips into 2 1/2" squares. You will need 72.</span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Lay a MEDIUM/DARK square on one side of the above rectangle. Stitch diagonally, fold open, and press. If it helps you, draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the square. However, you can save time by eliminating this step and using a line marked on your sewing machine. See my previous blog post on binding for more details about this method. Whichever method you choose, it is helpful to sew at least one or two thread widths off the line, towards the edge of the rectangle. This gives you a little more room when you flip and press. It doesn't hurt to sew even further off the line....you will use the rectangle as your guide when you press.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><u>Be sure to start stitching in the corner that covers the LIGHT/MEDIUM fabric.<br /></u><br /></span><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCAMuylmzt_969Xo9aO-Uz12qm83uwW7AgbefhuDRWJBLHsTIb3iYA0cjuqCuSBdibWhJqgFXVSkbapUda5SmBZ7aBBS-2vESiuVQ-YjcBHbEta_68qrIcjnaeXUod7cxQ41JQAz7fDPI/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572577599412467826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCAMuylmzt_969Xo9aO-Uz12qm83uwW7AgbefhuDRWJBLHsTIb3iYA0cjuqCuSBdibWhJqgFXVSkbapUda5SmBZ7aBBS-2vESiuVQ-YjcBHbEta_68qrIcjnaeXUod7cxQ41JQAz7fDPI/s400/011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmD3Vibt5rYOyU7LNX_SXwv8f3bbHjiKcbxL7VcPL7Cw_ix4VDBmIZ0fmY9roG-4PlUDbIKFTMXIPuw52YnacLJgBbyhyOjAnRkasocqQB62AFYxvpmPtnuTsWI9YH-9cx_Bya_E5qvPy9/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572577298628249346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmD3Vibt5rYOyU7LNX_SXwv8f3bbHjiKcbxL7VcPL7Cw_ix4VDBmIZ0fmY9roG-4PlUDbIKFTMXIPuw52YnacLJgBbyhyOjAnRkasocqQB62AFYxvpmPtnuTsWI9YH-9cx_Bya_E5qvPy9/s400/012.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><span style="font-size:85%;">See how the corner of the square just follows the line, but is just a tiny bit over?<br /><br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwxWdTwwF2oQL9Nm2UFO03Ev5QZYJ-oI6gZAnWyiRxfnitdfSh3ClHfKKmAQiY0dsmuhF9gJE9n36l5s5qf2d1Hi2aFDt0CBboo7uo5Ue2AMYmxmswAySsk1fxpdSYepG0Wc8Hy1pHiUqo/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 351px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572577142094138306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwxWdTwwF2oQL9Nm2UFO03Ev5QZYJ-oI6gZAnWyiRxfnitdfSh3ClHfKKmAQiY0dsmuhF9gJE9n36l5s5qf2d1Hi2aFDt0CBboo7uo5Ue2AMYmxmswAySsk1fxpdSYepG0Wc8Hy1pHiUqo/s400/013.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> (Oops! Blurry picture....sorry!)</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Fold back the square, and line up with the corner of the rectangle and press.<br /><br /><br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUN_exQrx1HwztaJ1ZG1valKRXW-tytTyQ2AkIjjanulVPT__h6FY1T7QcmvC9NIItWMwkuVzmDROHmTmkrSZmQay3igPtAJ41aGTa8yAWTJLW5VWWypGr5mcnM1cjIlaweeYmabXDLzM/s1600/014.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572576975956221106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUN_exQrx1HwztaJ1ZG1valKRXW-tytTyQ2AkIjjanulVPT__h6FY1T7QcmvC9NIItWMwkuVzmDROHmTmkrSZmQay3igPtAJ41aGTa8yAWTJLW5VWWypGr5mcnM1cjIlaweeYmabXDLzM/s400/014.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Repeat for the other side of the rectangle.<br /><br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFBmN_7VTqwfwXARiM5yiWZX8jrL7f4Dj-EGkBuhtd6PuPRbL7z9ig9Y44GqjXvsH_cGPxEZ-kAbfc-msicUNoiKVNxS8K7I6YsYYe85Yd0KIV-WWELkuX_wU1TLIXYlw9l7bJ0pUKVVi/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 337px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572576486529939666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFBmN_7VTqwfwXARiM5yiWZX8jrL7f4Dj-EGkBuhtd6PuPRbL7z9ig9Y44GqjXvsH_cGPxEZ-kAbfc-msicUNoiKVNxS8K7I6YsYYe85Yd0KIV-WWELkuX_wU1TLIXYlw9l7bJ0pUKVVi/s400/016.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">If desired, trim out one or both inside layers to reduce bulk. I personally like to leave the rectangle intact....it keeps everything square and nice. Unless there is a shading issue, I do trim out the inside layer.</span></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKP5Vm_OsAx8tmki81FaS4JDfTxQSXXe0jGLBsFTMHDhVy3k0aNBg2dG4iEww5yBl5igXRtUZiWrVh3KNoT506E-dujI-AJ0_AQlwkSSpis2VJn5iGyYXRyTO4pF6rt7LYTec5yxoD1-v/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572576299047447426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKP5Vm_OsAx8tmki81FaS4JDfTxQSXXe0jGLBsFTMHDhVy3k0aNBg2dG4iEww5yBl5igXRtUZiWrVh3KNoT506E-dujI-AJ0_AQlwkSSpis2VJn5iGyYXRyTO4pF6rt7LYTec5yxoD1-v/s400/020.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLYxDibWDFQdA-cSPkQCu4GlY8r0gN_9ykoa6s3J-E8k0v9NSNW1_1pJIlt2YFI793_XHZ-yAOPlPsvAXRN3MDERsAjeL4fenMCpCn1ZZcSzIXoEHxcBXFhtI7WTfvD4oTstQlWfLvcLg/s1600/021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572576153860565634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLYxDibWDFQdA-cSPkQCu4GlY8r0gN_9ykoa6s3J-E8k0v9NSNW1_1pJIlt2YFI793_XHZ-yAOPlPsvAXRN3MDERsAjeL4fenMCpCn1ZZcSzIXoEHxcBXFhtI7WTfvD4oTstQlWfLvcLg/s400/021.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This is what your unit will look like. Take care to stitch so that the LIGHT/MEDIUM fabric is towards the point of the goose, and the LIGHT fabric is along the outside of the rectangle.<br /><br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lT1fJGpuNvhds5VkN_S9yN8OwOsU8T6_HIAPnLZZINTYCbBgiwTnAJiu2yChGA5ZJEVcaYOkM-DCA6GNeTNkf_5WhZ0Gb4M1lH2Ge3HC4f7btApurKtq79f6gkB26FLyAfSDiGSbkpZT/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572575449546930210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lT1fJGpuNvhds5VkN_S9yN8OwOsU8T6_HIAPnLZZINTYCbBgiwTnAJiu2yChGA5ZJEVcaYOkM-DCA6GNeTNkf_5WhZ0Gb4M1lH2Ge3HC4f7btApurKtq79f6gkB26FLyAfSDiGSbkpZT/s400/019.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>You will need 36 of these.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-27608835747415296582011-02-11T17:54:00.001-07:002011-02-12T04:59:25.549-07:00MYSTERY QUILT CUTTING INSTRUCTIONSPlease note: Because I like borders cut on the lengthwise grain, the focus fabric is cut along the length, that is, parallel to the selvedge. All the remaining fabrics are cut the traditional way...<br /><br /><u>FOCUS FABRIC</u><br /><br />Cut four strips on the<u> lengthwise</u> grain, (parallel to selvedge), 6 1/2" X length of fabric (These are border strips.)<br /><br />Cut three strips, 2 1/2" X length of fabric<br /><br />Cut one strip, 4 1/2" X length of fabric, from one end of this piece cut two squares 2 7/8"<br /><br /><u>LIGHT FABRIC</u><br /><br />Cut seventeen strips, 1 1/2" X width of fabric<br /><br />Cut seven strips, 2 1/2" X width of fabric<br /><br /><u>LIGHT/MEDIUM</u><br /><br />Cut nine strips, 1 1/2" X width of fabric<br /><br />Cut eight strips, 2 1/2" X width of fabric<br /><br />Cut four strips, 3 1/2" X width of fabric<br /><br />Cut one strip, 2 7/8" X width of fabric<br /><br /><u>MEDIUM/DARK #1</u><br /><br />Cut five strips, 2 1/2" X width of fabric<br /><br />Cut six strips, 1 1/2" X width of fabric (These are border strips.)<br /><br /><u>MEDIUM DARK #2<br /></u><br />Cut five strips, 2 1/2" X width of fabric<br /><br /><u>DARK<br /><br /></u>Cut eight strips, 2 1/2" X width of fabric (Seven of these are for binding.)Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-24027524532990156882011-02-10T17:02:00.006-07:002011-02-10T17:54:37.251-07:00NEW MYSTERY QUILT BEGINS SATURDAY!Those of you that receive our newsletter already know that we are beginning a new mystery quilt on Saturday. Even if you cannot make it in to the shop, you can join us in solving this mystery! Each month, on the second Saturday, I will be posting a new step. This is a traditional, pieced quilt, finished size approximately 62" X 62".<br /><br />Today, I am giving you your fabric requirements.<br /><br />First, start with a <u>Focus</u> fabric. Just pick something you like....that's easy, right? You will need 2 yards. (This will include the outer border.)<br /><br />The rest of the fabrics need to "get along with" the focus fabric, and with each other.<br /><br /><u>Light</u> 1 1/2 yards (One and one half yards)<br /><br /><u>Light/Medium</u> 1 3/4 yards (One and three quarter yards) This could be the same color as your light, with a value change, or a different color altogether!<br /><br /><u>Medium or Dark #1</u> 3/4 yard (Three quarter yard) (This will include the inner border.)<br /><br /><u>Medium or Dark #2</u> 1/2 yard (One half yard)<br /><br /><u>Medium/Dark #3</u> 2/3 yard (Two thirds yard) (This will include binding.) Now....about this one....If you can pull a third color out of your focus fabric, great. That's what I did. But if you can't, don't worry.....you could also use your focus fabric or one of the other mediums, just be sure to add this amount to the yardage required above for the one you choose.<br /><br />Although I used to be a stickler about prewashing and ironing fabric, since I've gotten busy with the business, I often bypass this step. Luckily, I have never had a problem. Certainly, if you use hand-dyed fabrics or suspect that a fabric might bleed, you will want to prewash.<br /><br />I base all my yardage calculations on 40 inches of width. That allows for any shrinkage that happens when you prewash. It also means that those who don't prewash may eke out an extra cut or two out of a strip, perhaps meaning you may need a strip less than the directions indicate.... Don't worry if you have an extra strip....just throw it in your scraps!<br /><br />Tomorrow I will post cutting instructions....and then on Saturday, STEP ONE!Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-41116513462034791392011-02-01T16:10:00.026-07:002011-03-10T16:04:42.225-07:00BINDING BASICS<p>When it was time to bind the last quilt I made, I thought I'd take some pics, step by step, and pass along to you how I do my bindings. I must have been quilting ten years before I learned how to join the ends of the binding without a struggle.... </p><br />First, I will show you how to calculate how much binding fabric you need:<br />To calculate how much fabric you will need for your binding, you need to start by measuring the length and width of your quilt top. For this example we will calculate binding for a quilt that measures 68" X 78". You will need to add these two measurements together and multiply by two: 68 + 78=146 X 2=292 (inches of binding).<br /><br />Now add 10 to this number to allow for overlap when finishing off the binding...now we are at 302. Since fabric is approximately 40 inches wide, I can guess that we are going to need 7 or 8 strips. Now, each time you seam a strip you will take up approximately 2 1/2", so multiply 2 1/2" X 8, which equals 20, and add that to your total. We are now at 322 inches. Divide this number by 40 (the approximate width of fabric) and you have the number of strips you need, in this case 8.05. Now, I rarely round down, but in this case I will, simply because I know you usually get more than 40 usable inches out of a strip of fabric. So I am going to cut 8 strips. If you cut your binding strips 2 1/4" you will simply multiply 2.25 X 8=18". If you cut your binding strips 2 1/2" X 8=20".<br /><br /><br />On to making and attaching binding:<br /><br />When piecing your binding strips together, I suggest piecing on the bias to distribute the bulk. If you choose straight seams you may have a noticeable "bump" at each seam. To sew your strips together on the bias, lay two strips down at a 90 degree angle as shown.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CcxutFRjSP0PKuO1tnGwE3UziMZHEDJAGWbYN58IMWMMoESEKLu3TOmONY5wo5V0fURhLhGHmj7pRit1gY1DPQWqfMo0BPuNRBq8d6VJnQo9HmP_vR8qsRXxTEBi0k-Cuo6_BXUnuj7X/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568872757057400546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CcxutFRjSP0PKuO1tnGwE3UziMZHEDJAGWbYN58IMWMMoESEKLu3TOmONY5wo5V0fURhLhGHmj7pRit1gY1DPQWqfMo0BPuNRBq8d6VJnQo9HmP_vR8qsRXxTEBi0k-Cuo6_BXUnuj7X/s400/006.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Draw a line from corner to corner....or jump ahead to see a time-saving trick.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvy1S0U9R6kWkXI5Fg0CiJiP7Xsw2VYQWgazcobc4kQ5ImmZ5mHmie2xKx4lnBrN0pY0994dgCpI4rGEUQR41a7TcecP0fex0bpdftrXfD-XWTVhHjctAxhsnMWHDfcIrlt_zXPr3xgy7F/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568872477543518578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvy1S0U9R6kWkXI5Fg0CiJiP7Xsw2VYQWgazcobc4kQ5ImmZ5mHmie2xKx4lnBrN0pY0994dgCpI4rGEUQR41a7TcecP0fex0bpdftrXfD-XWTVhHjctAxhsnMWHDfcIrlt_zXPr3xgy7F/s400/009.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>You will use this little time-saving trick again and again. Using a Sharpie or a piece of tape, make a line down the front of your machine even with the needle when it is centered. I started my line of tape after the little door for the bobbin. I drew on the bobbin door.<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrve3K4N9tLd2rP8R4e1ezIkprgJzyKHoRWuJcBxl3YF5izGGI3aHBiiT72PTljy6SS413vkdNNkxbh41hPqyJNdstFuHue9QzMguC3Q0nU9nzAfi_4MTpSsItgSpTnXzzoY8Gqr1RjlE/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568871935254331282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrve3K4N9tLd2rP8R4e1ezIkprgJzyKHoRWuJcBxl3YF5izGGI3aHBiiT72PTljy6SS413vkdNNkxbh41hPqyJNdstFuHue9QzMguC3Q0nU9nzAfi_4MTpSsItgSpTnXzzoY8Gqr1RjlE/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1kV4Hyx3cAYe2lIisrlTQXV93-y5A-DWM_-c1Ps5SZ4_LuUlZQB6QVkHDIGnO-KCjcFUGoEDYAXUTPSe2aIfveh-9RPaS9LT0RBJulpqDNEC1byG1pQY1B8Ij3A1T_HtyaamW6x-84qU/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568871830297822066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1kV4Hyx3cAYe2lIisrlTQXV93-y5A-DWM_-c1Ps5SZ4_LuUlZQB6QVkHDIGnO-KCjcFUGoEDYAXUTPSe2aIfveh-9RPaS9LT0RBJulpqDNEC1byG1pQY1B8Ij3A1T_HtyaamW6x-84qU/s400/012.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>You will use this line over and over again....not just for binding strips but for half square triangles, flying geese, snowballs...any time that you used to have to draw lines.</div><br /><br /><div>Now, back to binding.....</div><br /><div>If you drew a line, stitch on it. But if you decided to mark your machine, stitch as shown below. (Ignore the line....I want to show you that you don't really need it.)</div><br /><div>Line up your fabric so that the needle is right in the intersection of the fabrics. Then line up the other intersection with the line on your sewing machine. Begin stitching, letting the intersection follow the line up to the needle.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGukfO-EuqU6IIOooZBq6aio4pf1d97SlwrLi7oVeAisOGYyHa1EQD0RiMFe1KKXPFDkAbcssNkIxN86RIEXC2prxBXXiVWDygMHJRHzITqj2P4pQHp7ruglqlaBaCiF88068KnUXluTvI/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568870609059931378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGukfO-EuqU6IIOooZBq6aio4pf1d97SlwrLi7oVeAisOGYyHa1EQD0RiMFe1KKXPFDkAbcssNkIxN86RIEXC2prxBXXiVWDygMHJRHzITqj2P4pQHp7ruglqlaBaCiF88068KnUXluTvI/s400/010.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7scrM4ox0GPJiWeibys52Q4uCpv5kXwM09j1bmFpz7he4ZLkJ5wzctfia8X2EY1JjR91nrJ94KQTKq8EbSVq4f7haTQp-BNflgiGvuM7XiPFZ_WV0wjLwRdZiibO8K-_6jFMdAvJLLB13/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568870434979321090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7scrM4ox0GPJiWeibys52Q4uCpv5kXwM09j1bmFpz7he4ZLkJ5wzctfia8X2EY1JjR91nrJ94KQTKq8EbSVq4f7haTQp-BNflgiGvuM7XiPFZ_WV0wjLwRdZiibO8K-_6jFMdAvJLLB13/s400/011.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWAuGfSNV4UIgYH3Q3xV1U5RY4bTdCOveq6pwiLOi5KFTdl8DQHdnCRpaBm4tHIFSC4PCq3YVCBqAUx9smzzmyJCt0X9LtwhU3cnXV4HvuY4nT04SuugC1SrjkatFMFjluIUwMBDYE0QAj/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568870331015721442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWAuGfSNV4UIgYH3Q3xV1U5RY4bTdCOveq6pwiLOi5KFTdl8DQHdnCRpaBm4tHIFSC4PCq3YVCBqAUx9smzzmyJCt0X9LtwhU3cnXV4HvuY4nT04SuugC1SrjkatFMFjluIUwMBDYE0QAj/s400/013.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><br /><div>Continue adding strips the same way.</div><br /><div>When you have joined all your strips, head over to the ironing board. Trim off the first selvedge edge. Fold and press the strips lengthwise, wrong sides together. As you come to one of your seams, trim it to approximately 1/4" and press open, before continuing pressing.</div><br /><br /><div>Go back to the beginning of your binding strip, open up the strip, and press as shown. It doesn't really matter which way you make the angle, but I like it to be slanting the same direction as the bias seams I pieced. Press it back in half, keeping that little angle folded in.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtsmszZPDpPvrABm8aaUZwu2Ffx89GmDiu7hxWn2l1d1ibv4p9CA7a4dm4I0JtrtdoXiBiKjInUn_ko5UDBZDSHqT0zSZv5uSIhc4_i7Q3VN-YbEgfEOVgr_DIH6knQjZ0NIqqJVNRI2W/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568869238652715250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtsmszZPDpPvrABm8aaUZwu2Ffx89GmDiu7hxWn2l1d1ibv4p9CA7a4dm4I0JtrtdoXiBiKjInUn_ko5UDBZDSHqT0zSZv5uSIhc4_i7Q3VN-YbEgfEOVgr_DIH6knQjZ0NIqqJVNRI2W/s400/001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0TV62K5AJ_sD5pEEnAo4DkEuI1v35oxTrTfZHb6qbZbQnIfMsLr4P2-HvU9EWITW5kurEMtcKe0bJxOOqQ-l5DCk-8_MT2sGN3B4PH_jzp53Ib96AvF2RrhkHa0cvmohRULpUVlYZzU3f/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568868994477653858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0TV62K5AJ_sD5pEEnAo4DkEuI1v35oxTrTfZHb6qbZbQnIfMsLr4P2-HvU9EWITW5kurEMtcKe0bJxOOqQ-l5DCk-8_MT2sGN3B4PH_jzp53Ib96AvF2RrhkHa0cvmohRULpUVlYZzU3f/s400/003.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Begin attaching the binding to your quilt top. Begin in the middle of a side or the bottom. Do not start close to an edge. Leave a tail of approximately 8" -10" before you start stitching.<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqtsXtWGzxUNQ-eVqUYFBVoTPl-ezuixguycFw-ROwIHq-bCjklx9XzjnhCHQSb3FKy9SejxEOF5XJ4HE1HODGu7cgCjj6AlzU7IEt74Bq4vFEXNMVwdOJveuxxRXvKS1yw4MEwwe9l7N/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568868371212660514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqtsXtWGzxUNQ-eVqUYFBVoTPl-ezuixguycFw-ROwIHq-bCjklx9XzjnhCHQSb3FKy9SejxEOF5XJ4HE1HODGu7cgCjj6AlzU7IEt74Bq4vFEXNMVwdOJveuxxRXvKS1yw4MEwwe9l7N/s400/015.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Stop as you approach a corner and make a mark 1/4" from the edge of the quilt.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIu6HvHJsPys2f2nVPlyKwRxnX1CKoRU937__nAnJPx9WOMFFek4QW4wsXsqADVqd1vI_0tWaZfG7vkPqUiyetQaGbR3sL8H8YRK1ecs7A-mclcgXdv97zp-L-zoSBWgWSFO1TChnGbAd/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568867929884026370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIu6HvHJsPys2f2nVPlyKwRxnX1CKoRU937__nAnJPx9WOMFFek4QW4wsXsqADVqd1vI_0tWaZfG7vkPqUiyetQaGbR3sL8H8YRK1ecs7A-mclcgXdv97zp-L-zoSBWgWSFO1TChnGbAd/s400/018.JPG" /></a> Continue stitching up to the mark and backstitch.<br /></div><div><br /><div>Rotate or pivot the quilt. Fold the binding strip up away from the quilt top as shown.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23eyaxrVmevlgYzjmpFWGk_GShfsWwbM_70COj7RXd7E1xnNPfOUefwAvjA-GMLPU2N0XqbjGyFxY7JdptI9BNzfgyb6qmh72qwlQA48ePrlutenlyKfHO96tLOwBbX3HdhUXvMNcOaLw/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568867567061208690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23eyaxrVmevlgYzjmpFWGk_GShfsWwbM_70COj7RXd7E1xnNPfOUefwAvjA-GMLPU2N0XqbjGyFxY7JdptI9BNzfgyb6qmh72qwlQA48ePrlutenlyKfHO96tLOwBbX3HdhUXvMNcOaLw/s400/019.JPG" /></a> Now fold it back down, with the fold even with the edge of the quilt.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQGfKlPLtBByyPM5grFCbnSo2aNPq8riiGtRUHPHz00kCQwhsq9TVw9fVpJ3958QplHWhuv-djC0MgU6glLFzaS2-ebiNvqsyvtdoSokWXRt3zrDD3QrNYxXUMx0X-Tv80z85kUi_OJZM/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568867280408083730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQGfKlPLtBByyPM5grFCbnSo2aNPq8riiGtRUHPHz00kCQwhsq9TVw9fVpJ3958QplHWhuv-djC0MgU6glLFzaS2-ebiNvqsyvtdoSokWXRt3zrDD3QrNYxXUMx0X-Tv80z85kUi_OJZM/s400/020.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Beginning 1/4" in from the edge of the quilt, resume stitching the binding to the quilt. Backstitch when you start, but take care not to stitch closer than 1/4" from the edge. </div><div></div><div>You will turn each corner the same way. When you have turned the last corner, stop and take note of how far you are from the beginning of the first strip. You will want to stop approximately 8" or so before you come to the beginning of that strip. Backstitch and remove the quilt from under the machine.<br /></div><div>Lay the quilt flat on the table in front of you. Smooth the beginning strip down along the quilt top edge and pin in place.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUldFgin8zUx9c_T-W6p-rORlO6XDrhU0gNdxh2LU7bE40NaIz_3ajf3CB7vNkZbsokJL5PJ3rclckICHk7CZW_VYtaNB_mUXHVmBOYB05XDfJn0iHBbZUm57YktuMttci5Jo471pjlHYz/s1600/025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568866267190930178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUldFgin8zUx9c_T-W6p-rORlO6XDrhU0gNdxh2LU7bE40NaIz_3ajf3CB7vNkZbsokJL5PJ3rclckICHk7CZW_VYtaNB_mUXHVmBOYB05XDfJn0iHBbZUm57YktuMttci5Jo471pjlHYz/s400/025.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Lay the end piece of binding down over the beginning piece.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpz_VBcGFaCu7LAWaaO6ZBKyZjcP6-1ZZ5iIm1HNEbheCPsjMc-DwRF21yOgXML-g1x0zl8Z3u5V2yAJATapqYKcnULpZzobJOfY-TFNb1cx34c6eY61IjF1iIiut9VVhG4G0CcUstOR2/s1600/026.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568865949281669650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpz_VBcGFaCu7LAWaaO6ZBKyZjcP6-1ZZ5iIm1HNEbheCPsjMc-DwRF21yOgXML-g1x0zl8Z3u5V2yAJATapqYKcnULpZzobJOfY-TFNb1cx34c6eY61IjF1iIiut9VVhG4G0CcUstOR2/s400/026.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Fold this piece back, with the fold exactly lining up with the straight, raw edge of the beginning piece.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOi1OQLlyauM8zklIDm-XxFEHjcuztFug2U4uqIDcsaS7nVzeaKaS5FsiddOckGX3OdPsTu4Ygjz-ubDEqw-AUMRe7aJG5wzI_mIlvIifgBJyOsHVZ_heVHOnUfa3bE1SJHF_8cgUkN0K/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568865608630533282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOi1OQLlyauM8zklIDm-XxFEHjcuztFug2U4uqIDcsaS7nVzeaKaS5FsiddOckGX3OdPsTu4Ygjz-ubDEqw-AUMRe7aJG5wzI_mIlvIifgBJyOsHVZ_heVHOnUfa3bE1SJHF_8cgUkN0K/s400/027.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Cut on the fold.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiEv-1a7EatfG74ilkO4fbo9hur5ZL7NhQw2RVqkgYHDdhboG80i3SJxRv-1ipshXh45rUlqTHPfqwVHyXzuAiFj2n2_GoPmdKtZiLbp3ce3bK0Q2t44vkql0zu0yfenljyAOZCP_Rngl/s1600/028.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568865430237509730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiEv-1a7EatfG74ilkO4fbo9hur5ZL7NhQw2RVqkgYHDdhboG80i3SJxRv-1ipshXh45rUlqTHPfqwVHyXzuAiFj2n2_GoPmdKtZiLbp3ce3bK0Q2t44vkql0zu0yfenljyAOZCP_Rngl/s400/028.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Pick up the two ends of the binding pieces, and, without doing any fancy twisting or turning, join them together at right angles as shown:</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPe7KNMV2N0x8P2TJO72KZVRBw6ibaoWfSkWt7dS92JI5QtfI5g2UJDn6AhRMD6FadpWhdk6_MPD8-7hizBdCZkZaGp7snZzcFU4Vs7V7thQ3y7107v4XOAW5gxSYkZEmhYmjyfhsYivi1/s1600/029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568864948765983410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPe7KNMV2N0x8P2TJO72KZVRBw6ibaoWfSkWt7dS92JI5QtfI5g2UJDn6AhRMD6FadpWhdk6_MPD8-7hizBdCZkZaGp7snZzcFU4Vs7V7thQ3y7107v4XOAW5gxSYkZEmhYmjyfhsYivi1/s400/029.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxminsfwQQn_WcAo1GO-odfOk-CHmBHCdsP4BkR5FeVE4-V9BqCTVLWhaDtNfZXyWz_uzhevEFHtCWU79kpfO4_rRIBMq-2-nc-G7oBlDX4gibwCCvsRqPCM3qMN2r5eWmfrrzPCBPnNq/s1600/030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568864814109094002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxminsfwQQn_WcAo1GO-odfOk-CHmBHCdsP4BkR5FeVE4-V9BqCTVLWhaDtNfZXyWz_uzhevEFHtCWU79kpfO4_rRIBMq-2-nc-G7oBlDX4gibwCCvsRqPCM3qMN2r5eWmfrrzPCBPnNq/s400/030.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Using several pins to keep things from shifting, stitch on the fold.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinR_2QzR-ZSlRaNzzgUipsOrtmZIROfBSiA82ACr1yO1EpXXTIVyVwK-FXRzR5KjNtG3jSlduu808QHgEsiwiGQkQT-_hZidwrOPLWYsmEOFualZjsF8SV4B1WgiMHkm5Tj2iXFqDqeY04/s1600/031.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568864412822498834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinR_2QzR-ZSlRaNzzgUipsOrtmZIROfBSiA82ACr1yO1EpXXTIVyVwK-FXRzR5KjNtG3jSlduu808QHgEsiwiGQkQT-_hZidwrOPLWYsmEOFualZjsF8SV4B1WgiMHkm5Tj2iXFqDqeY04/s400/031.JPG" /></a></div><div><div>Now, before I trim the seam allowance, I lay the quilt top out flat and make sure it all lays flat.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3SWja7i8X6HOFS1Oik9IqZyPS5-1XOZK3O8MrooM0se0fwMy1dmu0GS2ztVSW76h3q_nEEBaIEwW9t1sROssQftGMDRsMyl5LBUXbocXqUEKzWfH4tX3kO6jACvk1yNuD5X2B_4WUVF9/s1600/032.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568863999231772818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3SWja7i8X6HOFS1Oik9IqZyPS5-1XOZK3O8MrooM0se0fwMy1dmu0GS2ztVSW76h3q_nEEBaIEwW9t1sROssQftGMDRsMyl5LBUXbocXqUEKzWfH4tX3kO6jACvk1yNuD5X2B_4WUVF9/s400/032.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Once I see that it does, indeed, lie flat, I trim the seam allowance and finger press it open. Then I return to the sewing machine to stitch that last bit of binding down.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiTJE90E0SVbvbuxLpljSGs2uALmr81mCwcA_p-G9NNuzmtL_iCYNyiru0wvcmqsjPkQa24_fRwJAbzbC12WfMEKPNIgxRh-wEpz-WaVFMflPC7jgOoHHzd4cCzL32Pph3naGYgczBkSsl/s1600/033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568863224429066146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiTJE90E0SVbvbuxLpljSGs2uALmr81mCwcA_p-G9NNuzmtL_iCYNyiru0wvcmqsjPkQa24_fRwJAbzbC12WfMEKPNIgxRh-wEpz-WaVFMflPC7jgOoHHzd4cCzL32Pph3naGYgczBkSsl/s400/033.JPG" /></a><br /><div>It is now ready to hand finish!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-40802844538251789372011-01-19T16:36:00.006-07:002011-02-01T21:21:25.234-07:00NEW PATTERNS COMING SOON!Here is a sneak peek of three of our new patterns that will be introduced at Quilt Market this spring....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJT9fG64DhWKL9Jr6sq75yB4_fb9eJOiXl8EoYk1tDngnEuawhdi3786Q3UrZE_n5KKpIeMN9O7alYtdpKLSqKwghsjwytyegJPRdZ_-jSogq1KypVhxoUkDAXe5jOx7xN9T05c30wL18/s1600/birdquilt.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564048123049148002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJT9fG64DhWKL9Jr6sq75yB4_fb9eJOiXl8EoYk1tDngnEuawhdi3786Q3UrZE_n5KKpIeMN9O7alYtdpKLSqKwghsjwytyegJPRdZ_-jSogq1KypVhxoUkDAXe5jOx7xN9T05c30wL18/s400/birdquilt.jpg" /></a> "Yellow Warbler" was designed by Brenda Yirsa. We're still working on adding borders.....<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfndhKaOPFoavDytwDRHW_qcxxPkFjJfqbYN4J8w8wOYFJcJdoMKUsCrqSq5H2e83JaHWHqoibMwc-3L0FYmQE4dcmm_SXR8MHW8cmbf54zF_3mjBJveJcDvh57u00OYSMn630RKWB79e/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 325px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564047592823344786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfndhKaOPFoavDytwDRHW_qcxxPkFjJfqbYN4J8w8wOYFJcJdoMKUsCrqSq5H2e83JaHWHqoibMwc-3L0FYmQE4dcmm_SXR8MHW8cmbf54zF_3mjBJveJcDvh57u00OYSMn630RKWB79e/s400/002.JPG" /></a><br />"Autumn Lady" is based on artwork by Carl Brenders.<br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ei-nQkYkhjOV7DDij38x2M-ygSgGaE4UBY2FY95GxKU8z-xYsh0OQj9YR3CX25lcliae8YNGjM7C-OyETNlX-jkEXmzLwNoDW2zl57URKY4EtmJdla4Xwb2TjHUydoP3EPmrj1paUMVD/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 347px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564046664959959938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ei-nQkYkhjOV7DDij38x2M-ygSgGaE4UBY2FY95GxKU8z-xYsh0OQj9YR3CX25lcliae8YNGjM7C-OyETNlX-jkEXmzLwNoDW2zl57URKY4EtmJdla4Xwb2TjHUydoP3EPmrj1paUMVD/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br />"Trophy" is based on artwork by Al Agnew.</div><div></div><div>None of these patterns are ready yet, but I couldn't wait to show you! Patterns should be ready by the beginning of March, and fabric is on order for kits. <div></div><div></div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-53148642764412710772011-01-18T14:00:00.002-07:002011-01-18T14:08:07.405-07:00"TROPHY" TO DEBUT AT ROAD TO CALIFORNIA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSqpS5-z47N_3bOKgpi8zFjzsLkllxdCLcYNOP8rCbjTR5u1nhaOh5d0wrl2-ZzniWY2KU5pLyeVB0HL0mWtGz5RPakVFeVlZ5xNKs6GpyLpDYStkK10OcpGlkGrSB41R2PkT1RhBplUu/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 347px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563634128890623730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSqpS5-z47N_3bOKgpi8zFjzsLkllxdCLcYNOP8rCbjTR5u1nhaOh5d0wrl2-ZzniWY2KU5pLyeVB0HL0mWtGz5RPakVFeVlZ5xNKs6GpyLpDYStkK10OcpGlkGrSB41R2PkT1RhBplUu/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The newest addition to our series of wildlife patterns is "Trophy". He is making his "debut" this weekend at Road To California! This pattern is based on the artwork of Al Agnew. </div><div> </div><div> We are in the final stages of creating the pattern and fabric has been ordered for kits. We anticipate beginning shipping in the beginning of March. </div><div> </div><div>Stay tuned.....I'll have another beauty for you very soon!</div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802907311103308092.post-83166743323270692312011-01-14T14:08:00.009-07:002011-01-14T15:01:15.463-07:00MOOSE MEADOWS VARIATIONS<div><div><div>Isn't this Moda fabric gorgeous? We have had it in the shop for quite a while and it just wasn't moving. I suspect that it might be the fact that it doesn't lend itself well to being cut up and many quilters just aren't sure what to do with large, overall prints.<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562152206103770914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWOUQPQgGSDBEEbN30pv00BTOrRzP2KZyzZtXOmRoAarWOs33avr9Eh8b_1SuOgpZRm8SZSqsNNCvowa3AEmPjcc9tmOP7dSvrey28tWAxQOyyKISuoQJQyJgiVzTiAbPF-nG6HPhAKzL/s400/005.JPG" /><br /></div><div>A couple of years ago I was asked to design a pattern for Exclusively Quilters for their Moose Meadows line of fabric. I was faced with just that dilemma. I designed a simple block to use as a border and put the quilt together. Here is the pattern that resulted:</div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562160818960931394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUJVqoLRo9ijiSkXQWwYlgJEWu4ihbw-3rkNwE0ZPLk1PIBud8uY3MHfISW8QAGVt326Bj9YmuBdlqxzkCntUNk7g7ByaZbxhloFdMKCCx9Tp8plMz16DFsv_lu9MdKgBhAZdw_UbMUmh/s400/MooseMeadow2.jpg" /><br /><div>We have since come to realize that this pattern works well for any large scale print. Here is the resulting quilt with that beautiful Moda fabric. I am anxious to get it quilted...I think the brown binding will finish it off perfectly!<br /><br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562152123405586242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkLQNzUnH8EdJZJfVSWm92tIZF_B5-TTwxjxMeYkNsN_pht0LOTdZI885j1mfCbNFe67LdB_UEoz1bLrMnM5FXYFDIEfCN2ECLNaBiJgucMSZ5q4V3JOKybdbEKiOda70-i11RFKd73q6/s400/002.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562161862087877778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXB96FVNb6mKnLjEgh1zojHb32HRYH7afVsZQJ9BGKWBql0MTMGUTKXBJkuP2xUChaNk3yAMGsGLCXEMajGv0jX8oIQm_io6dNwKueir9Yoy4MFF2MsgGTSDqiYjgBTMlnLPFCEoUw0Sb/s400/007.JPG" /> </div><br /><div align="left"><br />I fell in love with this puppy fabric when it came in and decided to try it out with this pattern. I love the results!<br /><br /></div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562151949094917714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbB5ZOwGuOY9X61o5sucnOgpqB1merQcmIsgwxyeN84JpdxF3B20UWfV23YclayOzQSbdTGsodm9WhpYElH0q-BvhxtarEZmL91W4Zf6v8XmYSw8JRi8IBBHTbbN8v4OGWmzJwVG4aQpEm/s400/006.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562162709548434834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPpmVPMngoL5MyNdlSv1oelS5CZ9YedXVKudlmZs2T4bqTNhJwcTtFsqwy_DQNmwDzCA2LEZQubZCvSgDY3zpTir4z0oSWsig4UOUpaH4BJyeCjmt8t5yzLTH9ESbhddI1Pm1pio6ZwVm5/s400/008.JPG" /> This quilt is the perfect size for a nap or snuggle on the couch, 60" X 66".<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Y7_q3ZiWIAHUoEMoMsSmubqH3o5wDo40Cy0EiJwu6Nizyc5kYhMBAFN3IXIZ2vSmJPusI_ggbSLNtbgGRuTngZtMTWNQF0AELb_YV7sgMXzScmL5wg9LnR_2ve1_ReqFCCn9Zm2sItJ2/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562151822213296050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Y7_q3ZiWIAHUoEMoMsSmubqH3o5wDo40Cy0EiJwu6Nizyc5kYhMBAFN3IXIZ2vSmJPusI_ggbSLNtbgGRuTngZtMTWNQF0AELb_YV7sgMXzScmL5wg9LnR_2ve1_ReqFCCn9Zm2sItJ2/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br />We offer both of these quilts as kits in the shop. Because supplies are limited, we won't be putting these up on our website. Give us a call or stop in if you would like one. (406-420-1003)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Bigfork Bay Cotton Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612528455728773261noreply@blogger.com0