Quilter's Quarters debuts The Girl I Left Behind Me
It's official the first block for The Girl I Left Behind Me is in the mail and on your sewing tables if you are visiting us here at the online home of Quilter's Quarters. Welcome to our exclusive Video Block of the Month.
This is a new format for us in presenting the Blocks of the Month. We certainly hope you will provide feedback. Our intention was to share tips on piecing our new program and give you a visual 3-D on how to assemble our patterns. You can email comments, concerns or questions anytime to us. Our hope is that the video block of the months will keep you company during your early morning quilting! We know you are quilting into the wee hours, we do too!
The Video Block of the Month
Please follow this link to get directly to You Tube and view The Girl I Left Behind Me video.
July 2010 - Block Eleven
June 2010 - Block Ten
May 2010 - Block Nine
April 2010 - Block Eight
March 2010 - Block Seven
February 2010 - Block Six
January 2010 - Block Five
December 2009 - Block Four
November 2009 - Block Three
October 2009 - Block Two
September 2009 - Block One
Some Photos to Get You Started
Notions that we think you might find helpful
Thread
Gutermann Threads - Cream & Burgundy
Gutermann - Cream - $2.25 Gutermann Burgundy - $2.25
Templates, Grippers, Rotary Cutter Blades, Needles & Cutting Systems
Marti Michell Favorite Squaring Up Ruler 6.5 inches - $11
Marti Michell's Favorite Mitering Ruler - $23.99
We highly recommend that when you start a new block of the month program you change your blade on your rotary cutter and put new needles in your sewing machine.
Olfa Rotary Cutter - 45 mm - $19.95
Olfa Replacement Blades - 45 mm - $7.99
Machine Quilting Needles - $4.49
The Little Gypsy Gripper
This "helper" assists in keeping your templates firmly in place while you cut. This little notion is perfect when cutting small pieces - it applies just the right amount of pressure to keep your cuts accurate.
Little Gypsy Gripper - $6.59
Phenomenal Ergonomic Cutting System
Problems with arthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, hand fatigue, neck or arm pain? Then the Martelli 2000 Rotary Cutter is the only cutter for you! Unlike traditional rotary cutters, the Ergo Cutter is held in a natural position with your arm and hand evenly distributing all of the pressure. Cuts round, scalloped or patterned shapes. Safe, automatic spring loaded guard closes with a flip of a finger.
45 mm Left Handed Martelli Ergonomic Rotary Cutter - $24.98
45 mm Right Handed Martelli Ergonomic Rotary Cutter - $24.98
Martelli Cutting System - Round base, Mat and Iron Top - $189.99
Martelli 24 inch Strip Ruler - $89.99
Large Martelli Contrasting Cutting Mat - 24 x 36 - $129.99
X-Large Martelli Contrasting Cutting Mat - 30 x 60 - $249.99
Pins & Scissors
We recommend the following little items that make all the difference when piecing block of the month's like The Girl I Left Behind Me.
Our flower pin cushions come in small, medium and large. Small - $7 - Medium $12 - Large $16.
These glass head silk pins are just superior in piecing projects like The Girl I Left Behind Me. Order a pack now.
These 4" sweet embroidery scissors- that make snipping thread while piecing a breeze. These little beauties come in green, blue and pink. And at $4.99 they make great gifts too for your BQF (Best Quilting Friend.) Click here to order your's now!
A terrific organizer to keep your sewing table in order
Block Box Organizer
Our block box organizer will keep all your blocks from your Block of the Month programs in one safe spot until you are ready to sit down and finish your quilt top. It is easy to store and will keep your sewing table organized!
A Great Gadget that Helps with Small Seams
Clover Mini Iron Tote - $6.95 Clover Mini Iron - $29.99
The redesigned Mini Iron is a must-have of the season! Great for applique, paper crafting and more. Equipped with low and high temperature settings, the Mini Iron can handle all your small piece ironing needs for every block of Patchwork Party!
History Lovers yearn for Kansas Troubles
Here are several lines of Kansas Troubles fabrics that are in the store. Their newest line Vine Creek is absolutely smashing.
