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Now I can put my feet up for a little bit. The November 2015 BOM Newsletter has gone out. Yes, I know it's December now but, hey, I still have time for December's Newsletter!.
Here's a picture of the November block.
Since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought it was time to bring out some new fabric. I used a snowflake fabric to make this mug rug/snack mat. This is the free pattern in the November BOM Newsletter. Just two fabrics!
Enjoy this cute project!
Keep sewing,
loreen
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It took me forever (it seemed) to get the October 2015 Block Newsletter out to everyone. Sorry for such a delay! Here's a picture of the block done with Christmas fabrics.
Here's the free project that was included as a free download in the Newsletter.
This project is pretty easy with just six blocks and the rest borders. Maybe you can still get it done for your holiday table!
Keep sewing,
loreen
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If you signed up to received my monthly 2015 BOM, you should be getting your Newsletter shortly! Very cute block that is stitched in three sections. Don't panic, just click on the left where the March 2014 March YouTube Icon is and it will take you to YouTube my video tutorial of a shamrock block taking you step by step through sewing a paper pieced block that is done in sections. Not hard at all once you see how it's done!
I thought it was a good time to use one of my favorite colors -- PURPLE! Why not use your favorite color when you stitch your block or maybe stitch a bunch of blocks using all primary colors for a cute baby quilt.
Also included in the May Newsletter is a free pattern for turning this block into a mug rug which includes a quilting stencil. What a cute gift for your friends and family in their favorite color. Since it only takes scraps of fabric, dig into your fabric stash and see what you might already have. Nothing like a gift from fabric you already have and it lowers your stash a bit at the same time. Keep a few mug rugs on hand for those last minute little gifts we all like to give.
Hope you enjoy stitching this block,
loreen
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Did I mention that with each month's free BOM and free project pattern, subscribers receive a free quilt stencil? Here is the January quilting stencil.
And here is February's quilting stencil. I will try to have some kind of stencil with each month's project for you to use or to add to some "stitch in the ditch" quilting. This picture shows how the stencil fits in around some stitching in the ditch.
You can use these free quilting stencils on any project you would like. Enlarge the stencil or make it smaller to fit the project you're working on.
Have fun and happy stitching,
loreen
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For those of you who are subscribers to my free 2015 Block of the Month paper piecing patterns, you should have received your Newsletter last night! If you haven't signed up yet, you still have time to get the January and February blocks. After March 1st, the January block will no longer be available so be sure to sign up soon by click on the right side of my blog right above the Youtube icon.
February's block is stitched in two sections so if you haven't done this before, click HERE to see a video tutorial on piecing multiple sections of a paper pieced block. There are several video tutorials on paper piecing for those who haven't tried it before or just need a refresher starting from a basic block and moving up from there. Be sure to subscribe to my channel while you're there!
Also with the 2015 BOM, you will receive a link to download a free project pattern using that month's block so be sure to save the pattern to your computer when you receive your Newsletter. February's free project pattern is a placemat using fabrics that are sure to brighten up your table. Each placemat has six February blocks in it with a simple border and no binding!
I hope all of you enjoy the February block and get a chance to stitch the project to take away the Winter "blues".
Happy stitching,
loreen
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I've been busy working on the 2015 FREE Block of the Month paper piecing patterns for all of those who are subscribers. This year I am including a free project to go with the monthly block.
January is starting out easy with a simple block and a mug rug pattern. I've made it
even easier by providing a paper piecing pattern for the mug rug with the January block already in it! How easy is that! Why not stitch up a few for yourself or as little gifts for those you care about.
If you haven't signed up for the 2015 BOM, why not do it now? You still
have time to receive the January 2015 Newsletter containing the January Block and the January Project.
Happy sewing,
loreen
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