Bella Skill Builder ~ Half Square Triangles

Happy June to you!

I hope you are enjoying your summer!

Today is the reveal for the fifth block in the Bella Skill Builder Sew Along hosted by The Fat Quarter Shop.  The lovely quilt is designed by Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life.

This month the block consists of half square triangles.

Fat Quarter Shop has some nifty paper to help make these.

I opted for this tutorial to make mine

I decided to do an ombre effect for my half square triangle block and I love it!

Be sure to click on over to the Fat Quarter Shop Blog to get the pattern and a link to a video to help you make the block.

And, don't forget to tag your pics with #BellaSkillBuilder !

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise

Bella Skill Builder ~ Flying Geese

Happy May Day to you!

I can't believe it is already May ~ the days seem to fly by!

Today is the reveal for the fourth block in the Bella Skill Builder Sew Along hosted by The Fat Quarter Shop.  The lovely quilt is designed by Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life.

Though I have always admired Flying Geese blocks, I have never sewn one!

Well, after using the "Quilt in a Day" flying geese ruler, I am hooked.

There is definitely a flying geese quilt in my future.

The ruler is brilliant and makes the blocks so easy to stitch up.  

I think it took me a little over an hour to make the three units you see above.

I chose the sunny yellow with ivory background for these blocks.  The simplicity is so refreshing.

And yellow just happens to be my favorite color.

Be sure to click on over to the Fat Quarter Shop Blog to get you copy of the pattern and a link to a video to help you make the block.

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise

      

Bella Skill Builder ~ Orange Peel

Hi!  Can you believe it is already March?  The year is flying by and I am ready for Spring : )

Today I am sharing the latest block in the Bella Skill Builder hosted by Fat Quarter Shop ~ Orange Peel. 

Fat Quarter Shop has a nifty Orange Peel template which you can find [HERE]  

I chose to do a turned edge appliqué.  No raw edges for me.

  

I started making my petals by using hand appliqué but then saw these gorgeous petals made by Amy Sinabaldi.

She cuts the petals 3/8" larger than the templates and then carefully irons the seam allowance around the template. You can see her petals and the explanation [HERE]

I am continuing with my pink lemonade palette which has been so fun and refreshing to work with!

So far, my blocks are playing nicely together : )

Be sure to share your block with the hashtag #BellaSkillBuilder !

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise

Bella Skill Builder - Kaleidoscope

Hello and thanks for stopping by.

I am excited to be sewing along with the Fat Quarter Shop for the Bella Skill Builder.

Fat Quarter Shop is hosting a sew along complete with free patterns and instructions to make a beautiful sampler quilt!

I love a good sampler quilt and am excited to be a part of this one.

The first month consists of two kaleidoscope blocks both measuring 12 1/2".

I chose a "Pink Lemonade" Palette consisting of summery yellows, coral pinks and red 

from Moda Bella Solids.

Fat Quarter shop is sharing the free blocks on their blog.

Patterns will be available from February 2017 to November 2017.

You can also buy a kit complete with fabrics and all the patterns in advance [HERE]

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise