Drag Around Rag Quilt Class

You can join my online Drag Around Rag Quilt Class for just $7.99 .... that's a $1.15 per video and you'll have access to this class for one full year.
The Drag Around Rag Quilt measures 37 x 32 and is made with 6-1/2 blocks ...no special tools are needed for this beginner Quilt. But working knowledge of your sewing machine is necessary.
Here's what you'll get:

• Access to 7 Videos on how to make the Drag Around Rag Quilt from start to finish.
• Tools & Supplies List
• Material List
• Cutting Measurements
• PDF Instructions that will follow the videos (this is video tutorial class).
• Access to class material for one full year (365 days from the day you pay).
• Free membership to our Stitch with the Chick Community site where you can share your pictures of your projects and post your questions on the forum.
• Videos are ipad, ipod and iphone friendly and are not shown on public sites.

Click on the "add to cart" button below to purchase the Drag Around Rag Quilt Class.
Once payment has been made you'll be given a link to register and you can start your Quilt today!!
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Angie at angie@mychicnscratch.com

Thanks!

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Drag Around Rag Quilt

Here's my latest project ..... a Drag-around Rag Quilt.

I'll share more details soon :)

I'm thinking of doing a Virtual Class for this Rag Quilt ....as soon as I get the details finalized I'll share.

Where did I go?

Just a quick note....I'm sorry I've been away for so long!!! If I went into all the reasons I've not had time to sew ....it would scare you. So ...I just wanted to say hello ... I'll post on this site again .....one day .....but in the meantime I'm focusing on my family and my main blog My Chic n Scratch.

Hope all is well with you all!!!

Squares & Diamonds Quilt is complete

I picked up my Squares & Diamonds quilt from the long arm quilter yesterday and I'm so thankful she was able to get it done so fast!!


Here's the pictures  ...I wish it was sunny outside!!

 

 

I made this quilt for my aunt Betsy. 


Have a great day!!

Squares & Diamonds Quilt

Here's the video that I filmed as I was making the Quilt.




Instead of the making the 80 Block quilt ....I made a 42 Block Throw.  They are made the same...you just add more blocks (and use a flower die instead of the scallop square die).


I had made one mistake when I was making it....I accidentally put two pieces of fabric with dragonflies next to each other.....and I'm happy to report I was able to move it. 

The Scallop Squares were cut with a Big Shot Die Cut Machine (which sales for only $99) and the Scallop Square die and I have instructions I'm working on.

Here's what I have so far:

• 3 yards of white or ivory fabric (I prefer Moda).  This is for your 8" Blocks.
• 8 Fat Quarters (the more patterns the better)  I used five patterns with mine...so you could double up on a few to get 8.
• If you prefer to purchase yardage instead of Fat Quarters - purchase 1/3 yard of fabric for each pattern you want to use.  You need at least five patterns.
• Batting, Binding & Backing Fabric - you'll need 3 yards of Backing Fabric, for the throw size (can be purchased after you've made the quilt top if you're using a color...I tend to use the same white or cream for my mine).  As for the Batting & Binding.... I leave that to the experts and take it to my local quilt shop and they measure it.

To my friend Tammy.....girl you have everything you need to get started.  I wanna see something happen soon :)


p.s. Anyone out there want to type the instructions for me and trade for some Stampin' Up! product? 

You are the best!

I hope you're up for a laugh!! 
Let me start out by saying...that not a single person ask me what I was doing..... not one person corrected me :) 
What a hoot!!! 
Funny how it happens more often than not....but not this time when I really needed it.


So, my last post....I showed you my latest Quilt....but I called it my Squares and Triangles Quilt....
Say what?
There are no Triangles on that thing :)
I'd like to say it was the pain meds talking....but you know I sometimes lose my words....especially when you're making a quilt top in 24 hours....filming the video while making it and..... while taking pain meds and muscle relaxers :)   
The Quilt is Squares & Diamonds and when I was editing the video the other night it dawned on me that I had typed the wrong thing.


Now for the question of the day....did any of you catch it?  


I'm still laughing!!!


See ya :)


p.s. the video is ready I just need to get it loaded on you tube. I was trying to get the instructions done at the same time but I'm not sure I can...we'll see if I can work miracles in the next few days.

Squares & Triangles Quilt....oops I meant Squares & Diamonds

I started a Quilt Friday evening....and this is how it looked when I went to bed.

And this is how it looked when I finished Saturday evening :)

 I'm making several Quilted Throws for the holiday season and I needed a pattern I could make really fast. 

It's the same as the Eighty Block Quilt....it's just 42 Blocks for a Throw size and it measures 43" x 51".

The good news is I filmed the video from start to finish...the only step it doesn't have it cutting the scallop squares using the Big Shot.  (video is already available, click here to view it).

As soon as I can get it edited I'll post it ...but it will probably be later this week.
The next step is getting my backing & binding fabric and I'll take it to my long arm quilter (she has the batting so I don't have to worry about that).

When it's finished I'll show you the end result :)

See ya!

p.s. I made one small mistake...I have two pieces of fabric with dragonflies side by side...oh well.....that's what happens when you're rushing to get 8 quilts made by Christmas (6 weeks away).  I'm sure the person receiving it will still love it!!

Viking Emerald 118

This video is for my friend Tammy.   

I sent her my Viking Emerald 118  sewing machine because she wants to learn how to quilt .... and .....I really want her to get hooked so we can go fabric shopping together..... all over the world.  When our kids are grown and we're empty nesters.  Don't ask..... I've always planned for the future :)

This video demonstrates how to thread the sewing machine.  How to thread the bobbin & how to put the bobbin in the machine (this was the hardest step for me when I started).




p.s. I may have made a mistake here or there.....or it can be done a little differently......but how I did it works :)

Candy Cane Christmas Rag Quilt Purse

It's been forever since I've posted!! Sorry about that!  Jennifer was over today and she reminded me that I'd never posted my bag on my blog.  I took it to Founders Circle to show everyone...but somehow I kept forgetting to post it.


This is my latest Rag Quilt Purse ....made with the Candy Cane Christmas fabric that we sell in our Holiday Mini Catalog.  And check out that Candy Cane Button .....it was so nice not having to go from store to store looking for the perfect color to match!!


Instead of batting I used white Flannel.  So for each sandwich I used one piece of Candy Cane Christmas fabric & two pieces of flannel.

It's the same as my Original Rag Quilt Purse.....that I made with the Scallop Square Die...... I just added an additional row.

The good news is ...when I was making it ...I took pictures along the way. 

I'll update my Original Rag Quilt Purse instructions and include the pictures....and I hope it have it ready by this weekend. 


See ya!
 

Sewing Desk

A few months back I went into our Bernina Store to pick up something or take a class ......can't remember that far back :) & I saw this desk by the front door.   I can't remember if they ask me if I wanted it or if I said what are you doing with it?   I just knew it had wonderful potential!
I love buying old stuff and painting it and when they offered to let me have it for free I jumped on it!  I was so excited that I went straight to the paint store to get the supplies.

 But then.....the summer was a tough one this year and I was stressed out.  I tried sanding it and it was soooo darn hot I was miserable.  So.... Dave took me on pity and ask one of his friends to do it for me.   Boy,  am I glad he did!! I was just going to paint around the hole and make it work.  But look what he did....

Isn't it just beautiful? I'm sure glad Kenny finished it and not me :)  I can't wait to get set up my machine!!

Once I get it positioned in my room I'll show you some more pictures.  

See ya later!

Where did I go

Sorry I've been missing!! 
Between all our travels this summer, Stampin' Up! Convention and having my children in the house all day (or I should say in and out all day) I've had to put some things on the back burner.

I have so many ideas for sewing projects....but my job has to come first.  One of my goals is to help pay for Chase & Brooke to go to college.  It's important to me ...mentally ....I just have to contribute.  I'm sure some of you moms know what I mean.  I've been a stay at home mom since 1998 and to be in the position to help pay for their college is a dream come true!!

Stampin' Up! will have fabric in the Holiday Mini Catalog...so tune in .....in September :)
See ya!

Shelves & Swap

Sorry I forgot to mention...my new shelves are the Expedit Bookshelves from Ikea.  It's two units and I have one stacked on top of the other. 

If you happen to live anywhere near an Ikea ...... you are soooo lucky!! They have the best stuff for organizing.   I even joined the Ikea for Kansas group on Facebook...not sure that will help but it doesn't hurt to try :) 

Now to the Siggy Swaps..... One of my stamp club girls signed up for a Siggy Swap earlier this year and she brought them with her during one of our quilting days.   I loved them and thought I'd join on the next round.  So I did.   But I'm  not sure what I'm doing with them....at the time I thought it would be cool.  I sent 101 blocks to the organizer and in return I think I get back 100.  

When I get mine I'll post pictures.  I'm looking forward to seeing all the different fabrics.   The rules were we had to use white fabric (not cream) and use modern fabric.  We used a Honey Bun and a Jelly Roll to make them :)

Gotta run.... See ya later!