Design Studio - Sew Out Loud Quilt Along - Block 5

I'm so excited to share the blocks I created for the Sew Out Loud Quilt Along.

You can find the first pattern here - "Design Studio."
I am currently re-vamping the pattern.  Stay tuned for an update on availability : )

I've been an apparel designer for over 20 years and love fashion.

 I also haven't had a dedicated sewing room for quite some time now, so this block is inspired by the studio of my dreams!!  I thought this would be a fun block especially since you get to design the dress on the mannequin.

The fabrics I used in this block are listed from top to bottom, Left to Right.

1) Unknown Japanese Fabric

2) Moda Etchings

3) Suzuko Koseki Notions from Blije Olifantje

4) Blueberry Crumb Cake from Blackbird Designs from the Fat Quarter Shop 

5) Suzuko Koseki Checkered Blocks from Blije Olifantje

6) Robert Kaufman Pimatex Basics

7) Yuwa Sweet Pastries from Blije Olifantje

8) Moda Basics dot from the Fat Quarter Shop

9) Makower So Tonal (I originally got this from FQ shop, but they are sold out)

10) Folk Heart by Rosalie Quinlan from the Fat Quarter Shop

11) Sweet Shop by Michele D'Amore from the Fat Quarter Shop

12) Moda Sunkissed by Sweetwater

I would consider this block intermediate level as it has fairly small pieces. 

The piecing method is template freezer paper pieced.

All pattern pieces should be printed on freezer paper or traced onto freezer paper, dull side.

Your pieces will then be ironed to the Right Side of your fabric.

Kerry has a great tutorial here.

This block requires a few Y seams and you can find my tutorial for Y seams here.

The "custom-made Dressmaker" sign is from a Japanese fabric I've had in my stash for quite some time.

You can also use stamps to create your own custom sign. 

I've included in the pattern, on the last page, a few different options for signs you can print yourself.

They can be printed on to Sew-In Fabric sheets you can find at your local quilt shop.  I found mine at JoAnn's.  Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions and heat set your fabric.

I used this method to create the Lait and Cafe labels in the block here:

The second block you can find here -  "Vintage Sewing Machine and Notions." 
I am currently re-vamping the pattern.  Stay tuned for an update on availability : )

You can find the pattern HERE!

Fabrics used for this block are listed from top to bottom, Left to Right:

1) Denyse Schmidt Flea Market Fancy

2) Denyse Schmidt Flea Market Fancy

3) Sweet Shop by Michele D'Amore from the Fat Quarter Shop

4) Robert Kaufman Pimatex Basics

5) Suzuko Koseki Vintage Sewing from Blije Olifantje

6) Kumiko Fujita print from Ayumills

7) Suzuko Koseki Vintage Notions from Blije Olifantje 

Fat Quarter Shop generously donated fabric to the designers for this Quilt Along!

Thank you so much FQ shop.  They have wonderful fabrics and an incredible selection!
You should also check out Ayumills  and Blije Olifantje for wonderful Japanese fabrics.


***Happy Sewing***