#modastitchpink 2020 Block Seven -Jersey Girl

Hello Block 7!

How is it going for you? Below is the FREE pattern for you to download.

When I first met this pattern, I was a bit anxious. it has been a while, but the last time I made a Dresden Plate block it came out more wonky than I would’ve liked This one had a good result for me. It was not the perfect result I had imagined, but the block and I discussed it, and we decided we were good to go as is. LOL

I think the pattern is well done and easy to follow. there are a lot of seams so I was careful to keep my seam allowance consistent. (I know, that is ALWAYS important). When making some simpler blocks , I can be more careless (lazy) and still have a good block in the end. I added a bunch of pictures to this post, if that might help anyone to make their block. Now let’s crack on and get to it.

If you would like to use the Stitch Pink Grunge fabrics pictured, You can shop HERE for these fabrics. We have a kit to make this quilt as pictured (while quantities last). These sampler blocks would also make a great scrappy quilt if you’d like to use your stash.

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TODAY’S TIPS

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FLIP AND FUSE APPLIQUE

A liitle bit about FLIP AND FUSE APPLIQUE

This is just one way to turn under your center circle edge for applique. You can use ANY method you’d like, or even simpler, you can just sew your circle in place without turning under the edges (raw edge applique).

Begin by:

• placing (1)piece of fabric with (1) fusible interfacing piece that you have traced your circle on 9 circle template provided in pattern).

• The right side of fabric should be touching the glue side of the fusible interfacing template.

• Do not iron at this time.

• Pin the interfacing and fabric together to secure.

• Sew on the traced line of your circle ( the line you traced off the pattern template onto the smooth side of the interfacing) backstitching at the beginning and end of the seam to secure.

• Cut out the circle a 1/4” outside of the stitch line.

• Use a small pair of scissors to carefully cut a small hole in the fusible interfacing. Do not cut through the fabric. Make small clips in the seam allowance. Don’t cut through your stitching.

• Pull the fabric through the hole carefully to bring the fabric right side out. The glue side of fusible interfacing should NOW be visible on the bottom of your circle shape. Use an applique turning tool or similar to smooth the edges of the circle

• I made my center circle larger than the one pattern had . I decided in the end to use a light fabric for my center circle. I liked the ‘donut hole’ look better than a darker center.

• Stitched down here with pink thread and a machine blanket stitch. You can use any stitch , or even stitch yours down by hand.

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Free patterns are courtesy of the kind folks at Moda Fabrics.

Thank you for reading our blog. Until we blog again , be sure to take time out and Enjoy the Sew!®

#modastitchpink 2020 Block Six -Baby Boom

Day 6 begins with FREE pattern for you to download and enjoy. If you would like to use the Stitch Pink Grunge fabrics pictured, You can shop HERE for these fabrics. We have a kit to make this quilt as pictured (while quantities last). These sampler blocks would also make a great scrappy quilt if you’d like to use your stash.

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TODAY’S TIP

Use a ruler with an angle line to trim HST units.

But seriously? Why don't I see that? LOL

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Free patterns are courtesy of the kind folks at Moda Fabrics.

Thank you for reading our blog. Until we blog again , be sure to take time out and Enjoy the Sew!®

#modastitchpink 2020 Block Five -Best Friends

Today’s blog ALSO includes a free bonus #MODASTITCHPINK stitchery pattern! Today we have Sweet Meadow designed by Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs

Day 5 of our daily posts for the Moda Stitch Pink Sew along for 2020. Here is another FREE pattern for you to download and enjoy. If you would like to use the Stitch Pink Grunge fabrics pictured, You can shop HERE for these fabrics. We have a kit to make this quilt as pictured (while quantities last). These sampler blocks would also make a great scrappy quilt if you’d like to use your stash.

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TODAY IS BONUS DAY!

A free stitchery patter for you to enjoy.

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Free patterns are courtesy of the kind folks at Moda Fabrics.

Thank you for reading our blog. Until we blog again , be sure to take time out and Enjoy the Sew!®

#modastitchpink 2020 Block Four- Flower Power

Hello! You have arrived at our daily post for the Moda Stitch Pink Sew along for 2020. Here is another FREE pattern for you to download and enjoy. If you’re using the Stitch Pink Grunge fabric selection, You can shop HERE for these fabrics. We have a kit to make this quilt as pictured (while quantities last). These sampler blocks would also make a great scrappy quilt if you’d like to use your stash.

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TODAY’S TIP

It’s not always needed, but If quilt block components aren’t lining up well as you assemble them. Check individual unites and square up, if needed. Pattern instructions give the size that each unit should be. (in this block these pieces were supposed to be 2” x 2” . Mine were a little bit big here and there, so I trimmed them up).

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Free patterns are courtesy of the kind folks at Moda Fabrics.

Thank you for reading our blog. Until we blog again , be sure to take time out and Enjoy the Sew!®

#modastitchpink 2020 Block Three- Monkeying Around

Hello! You have arrived at our daily post for the Moda Stitch Pink Sew along for 2020. Here is the 3rd FREE pattern for you to download and enjoy. If you’re using the Stitch Pink Grunge fabric selection, You can shop HERE for these fabrics. We have a kit to make this quilt as pictured (while quantities last). These sampler blocks would also make a great scrappy quilt if you’d like to use your stash.

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TODAY’S TIP

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Free patterns are courtesy of the kind folks at Moda Fabrics.

Thank you for reading our blog. Until we blog again , be sure to take time out and Enjoy the Sew!®

#modastitchpink 2020 Block Two- On the Rise

Hello! You have arrived at our daily post for the Moda Stitch Pink Sew along for 2020. Here is the 2nd FREE pattern for you, On the Rise. If you’re using the Stitch Pink Grunge fabric selection, You can shop HERE for these fabrics. We have a kit to make this quilt as pictured (while quantities last). These sampler blocks would also make a great scrappy quilt if you’d like to use your stash.

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TODAY’S TIP

Line up like so, then stitch your flying geese units.

Leaves you space to stitch to next piece without losing that crisp point.

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Thank you for readng our blog. Until we blog again , be sure to take time out and Enjoy the Sew!®

#modastitchpink 2020 Block One Underdog

Hello and welcome to day one of the Stitch Pink Sew along for 2020. Today we have the first block pattern for you, Underdog, and if your using the Stitch Pink Grunge selection, Moda hs included the fabric SKUs on the pattern showing which Stitch Pink Grunge fabric to cut for each block. You can shop HERE for these fabrics and we have a kit to make this quilt as pictured (while quantities last).

But what if pink isn't your thing?  Can this be made with something else?  And if so... what? Whatever is you pleasure , that’s what!

These sampler blocks would also make a great scrappy quilt if you’d like to use your stash. Here is Moda’s yardage list of what you’ll need to make this sampler:

Multi-color, single color theme (all blues maybe? I love blue) scraps?  Prints!  They'll all work.  How much yardage will you need?  For a single background, get 3-3/4 to 4 yards, and approx. 6 yards or 24 Fat Quarters for the prints-colors.

Here is a picture gallery of this block going together

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TODAY’S TIP

Today’s Tip: clip off triangle points from quarter square triangle units. This will reduce bulk in your seam allowance when stitching your blocks.

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HERE is a Note about cutting your outer border fabric now instead of later (OPTIONAL):

You won’t be able to assemble the quilt or add the narrow, outer borders until you get all the blocks done at the end of October, however; you may wish to cut the 2 1/2 strips from your border fabric and your binding fabric at the start. The borders are cut from the BACKGROUND FABRIC yardage. If you are working from a set amount of yardage ( like in our Stitch Pink Grunge kit) you may wish to cut the border strips now and set them aside.

Even though piecing these strips (of White Grunge) will not show in our finished quilt and we don’t mind seams in a narrow Grunge border. WE wanted to give you the option of cutting them now, in case you are using a print, or don’t like seams in your borders. You can click the button below to download the Assembly pages today if you want to cut the borders and/or your binding strips before cutting any of the block pieces.

Free patterns are courtesy of the kind folks at Moda Fabrics.

Thank you for reading our blog. until we blog again, be sure and take time out to Enjoy the Sew!

#PROJECTJELLYROLL2020 PATTERN REVEAL

2020 JELLY ROLL PATTERNS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD

National Jelly Roll Day has arrived! Part of the day’s celebration are free Jelly Roll patterns from Moda fabrics, This year, Jelly Roll Day is a virtual event here at RCQ.

Welcome to our online shop. Please be our guest and help yourself to the day’s offerings.

Now that the big day is here, with Moda Fabrics United Notions'  permission, we can release  the much anticipated #projectjellyroll2020 patterns!

(scroll down for your free downloads).

If you are new to National Sew A Jelly Roll Day, scroll down abit further where you’ll find all the patterns from 2019 and 2018 too! Sew much fun ☺

A BIG thank you to Moda for providing these fabulous new patterns and everything they do to create this fun event for quilters everywhere.

To start you off - here is a little gift from RockingChairQuilts.com : A Jelly Roll Tip Card and pre-cut yardage chart for you to copy, print out or keep as a handy reference on your smart phone or tablet.

HERE ARE 10 IDEAS FOR JELLY ROLL STRIPS AND SCRAPS:

1. Make strip sets for 9-patch blocks

2. Make strip sets for 4-patch blocks

3. Cut strips 4 1/2" long. Use with 2 1/2" squares (Moda Candy squares work great) to create scrappy Flying Geese blocks.

4. Sew strips together for a scrappy back.

5. Make "framed" 9-patch blocks (1 Jelly Roll strip is enough to frame a 6" finished 9-patch.

6. Make a "coins" quilt using left over Jelly Roll pieces.

7. Make Log Cabin blocks.

8. Make piano key borders for a scrappy quilt.

9. Make kitchen accessories: pot holders, place mats, mug rugs, or coasters.

10. Make scrappy binding by cutting Jelly Roll strips into fourths and then sewing together as many pieces as needed for the length desired.

11. ___________________________ Fill in # 11 with your own amazing JELLY ROLL TIP . Please enter your tip by commenting below:

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#PROJECTJELLYROLL2020 PATTERNS

(click on each to download your FREE pattern)

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And

HERE ARE THE FREE PATTERNS FROM 2019

(In case you missed them last September)

( courtesy of zen chic, ruby star society and Moda fabrics )

HOO-RAY! 

• 5 new and re-mixed designs for 2019

• The 6 iconic patterns from 2018 (in case you missed ‘em)

Post pictures of any Jelly Roll projects you are working on (or even the ones that you finish ) on Facebook , Instagram, Twitter. Use the #projectjellyroll2020 to share your fun with everyone who enjoys a  Moda Jelly Roll.

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Love a Jelly Roll? If you are hungry for more Jelly Roll goodness be sure and visit ModaBakeShop.com  

Lots of jelly roll patterns there, all free for you to enjoy.

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We shared some yummy Jelly Roll themed snacks here at the quilt shop on previous Jelly Roll Days.  Something so yummy bears repeating. Here they are for you to make and enjoy.

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Thanks so much for your participation in the the big JR day, and thank you for reading my blog . Share comments below. Until we blog again, please take some time out to Enjoy the Sew!®

-Carol

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Coming soon………..

Starts on October 1st

Stitch along with us here on the RCQ blog starting on October 1st. Free sampler block patterns will be available as downloads each day. Stitch Pink, stitch scrappy, or choose another fabric collection, any which way, it’s all fun for you from Moda Fabrics! Subscribe to our blog below to get updates.

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#projectjellyroll : National Sew a Jelly Roll Day IS Saturday September 19th, 2020

It’s coming – save the date!

ARE YOU READY?

LET'S GET IT STARTED.

Boo! Is a quilt Made with Midnight Magic jelly rolls.

This is April Rosenthal's spook-tacular Jelly Roll Hexagon quilt pattern, now available for purchase. Boo finishes at 78" x 85", uses two Jelly Rolls.

Shop for the Boo pattern HERE

or a Boo! kit!

or make your fav Jelly Roll quilt with Midnight Magic Jelly Rolls . You can shop for them HERE

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The fun is about to unroll. 

Here's your invitation to join in with RockingChairQuilts.com and celebrate the mighty Jelly Roll.

Many thanks to the folks at Moda Fabrics and Supplies for hosting this awesome event.

The NEW FREE 2020 Jelly Roll Patterns will be revealed

on National Sew a Jelly Roll Day, September 19, 2020.

The new designs will be available next week here on the RCQ blog for you to download, Did we say they were free?

Yes we did!

Meanwhile…..Here’s a peek at some quilts made with the new 2020 Jelly Roll Day patterns:

Here’s a new quilt pattern for 2020 Jelly Roll Day called Short and Long. It can be cut and stitched in 2 different versions. Short is on the left and long on the right. The FREE pattern download will be posted on our blog on Saturday, September 19, 2020. These quits are made with the new limited editions Grunge Junior Jelly Rolls, which were created just for the Jelly Roll Day event. You can shop RCQ for the Grunge Junior Jelly Rolls HERE

More new designs for Jelly Roll Day 2020! The Free patterns for these quilts will be released on September 19, 2020.

On the left is Three At A Time shown here with Grunge Junior Jelly Rolls and Grunge Seeing Stars • Eggshell 30148 11 for the background.

On the right is Sparkle. The quilt pictured is made with a Back Porch Jelly Roll and a Bella Solid for the background fabric

Here’s one more new quilt design for the 2020 Jelly Roll Day, Illusion. Look for the free pattern download here on the RCQ blog on 9/19/2020

National Jelly Roll Day Saturday, September 19th, 2020,

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We are going to get started with the fun TODAY, with some tips, recipes and Jelly Roll Jargon to enjoy while we wait for the big day.

To start you off - here is a little gift from RockingChairQuilts.com :

A Jelly Roll Tip Card and pre-cut yardage chart for you to copy, print out or keep as a handy reference on your smart phone or tablet.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD TIP CARD

Let's be real, a Moda Jelly Roll® is already fun.

The fun is built in:

• It's beautiful.

• It's sew-able.

• It's quilt-able.

• It's fun to buy.

• It's fun to touch.

• It's fun to bust open and sew like the wind (since it's already pre-cut for you.)

• It's Moda!

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JUST FOR FUN

Can you add to our Jelly Roll vocabulary list?

Leave your ideas in the comments below.

CLICK TO PRINT OUR LIST

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I'm going to make some pinwheel cookies for the big day(they remind me of Jelly Rolls). CLICK HERE to get the yummy recipe for these cookies from Taste of Home

What will you make? Here are some recipe ideas to visit:

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Please leave your comments or recipe ideas in the comments area at the end of this blogpost.

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Thank you for reading my blog. Be sure to check back with us next week to download the free patterns for Jelly Roll Day.

Until we blog again , please take time out to Enjoy the Sew!®

Be safe, breathe in breathe out, We’ll all get through this together.

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Coming soon………..

COMING IN OCTOBER TO THE RCQ BLOG

Stitch along with us here on the RCQ blog starting on October 1st. Free sampler block patterns will be available as downloads each day. Stitch Pink, stitch scrappy, or choose another fabric collection, any which way, it’s all fun for you from Moda Fabrics! Subscribe to our blog below to get updates.

Enter your email here if you'd like to get an email when a new blog post is published:

Embroidery design by Janet Clare

We don't know if Janet Clare named this embroidery after the Maori Proverb - "turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you."  Whatever the reason, it's a beautiful embroidery and idea.  Especially right now.  WRITTEN BY: Carrie Nelson from her post on the Moda Blog

To Get the free pattern, courtesy of Janet Clare scroll down to find the button.

Stitched here on quilting cotton, with cotton Cosmo embroidery floss, Turn To the Sun uses basic embroidery stitches.

Janet used her Lecien Cosmo Sky collection for the threads.  

Thank you to Janet Clare, Moda Fabrics and Carrie Nelson

#modavillage

It’s a Moda Village Sharing Sew Along!

OUR EVENT HAS ENDED on APRIL 30. 2020

Thanks to everyone who shared along with us.

Congratulations to our winner Kelly G. of New South Wales, Australia!

Make something happy... Moda is sharing an adorable FREE pattern with you, and here at RockingChairQuilts.com we are mixing in even more fun! Take some of your time at home to relax and create, Take good care of yourself. To join us. read on…

OUR EVENT HAS ENDED on APRIL 30. 2020

GET YOUR FREE PATTERN then SEW and SHARE along with us.

Share your PICTURES and PROGRESS online using the hashtags #rockingchairquilts and #modavillage

WAIT WAIT! There’s more…..This is the RCQ blog you are reading, so there IS a PRIZE if you wanna play DO THIS:

1. Include YOURSELF in your photo (take a selfie with your village block(s) or quilt).

   • If you are shy, it’s okay to get creative, peek out from behind your block, wear a hat and glasses, have a family member pose with your block, or even a family pet will be allowed as a ‘selfie’ entry. Have fun with it!

2. Tag us in your post #rockingchairquilts and we’ll enter your name in a drawing for a prize (Prize is a Portsmouth by Minick & Simpson for Moda Fat Quarter bundle and 2 Aurifil BIG SPOOLS. Approx. MSRP of prize is $150 USD - pictured below) . YOUR photo post on social media MUST be tagged with #rockingchairquilts or we won’t see it and then can’t enter your chance for the prize.

3. You have until midnight CDT on Thursday, April 30th to share a photo with us. The winner will be selected on or about May 1st, 2020,.

4. Each different picture you share will count as one entry into the bucket for the drawing. No limit to the number of photos/entries you can share. You only need to include your ‘self’ once. AT LEAST ONE of the photos you share must have you in it- we know that everyday isn’t a selfie day.

5. Each photo entry must have a different block, project or quilt made from the Moda Village pattern in it . Free pattern download is at the end of this blog post.

6. To read all the details of the entry requirements and YADA YADA you can CLICK HERE.

You don’t have to make the whole quilt to be entered for the prize, one block will do ya.

…..You know, in case you need to budget your time for binge watching Netflix or snacking ☺

Prize is a Portsmouth by Minick& Simpson for Moda Fat Quarter bundle and 2 Aurifil BIG SPOOLS #2785 VERY DARK NAVY and #5011 ROPE BEIGE. Approx MSRP of prize is $150 USD

OUR Moda Village Sharing Sew Along!

THIS EVENT HAS ENDED on APRIL 30. 2020

Thanks to everyone who shared along with us.

Congratulations to our winner Kelly G. of New South Wales, Australia!

Please note that if you don’t participate in social media (Facebook, Instagram , Twitter and on) , you can still play for our prize. Please email your pictures to us at : info@rockingchairquilts.com and we will add your entries to the bucket.

Jumble = A Charm Pack mash-up! These Moda fabrics are a jumble of Miss Rosie’s scraps.

To make the full size version you’ll need about 297 5” charm squares. That’s about 8 charm packs OR 2 layer cakes OR make a smaller version . Miss Rosie ( Carrie Nelson) encourages scrappiness, so no need to have 8 of the same charm packs if your’e making the full pattern sized quilt pictured here. Mix and match charm packs and squares or cut them up from your scraps and stash. Sew much fun!

Here’s your pattern!

Free pattern compliments of MODA and Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS for the 69” x 75 1/2” quilt:

(make a smaller version if you like)

• Squares: At least 297 charm squares* - a minimum of 8 Charm Packs* or 2 Layer Cakes*- Depending on the assortment of lights and darks, more Charm Packs may be required or desired - more is always better.,

• Background and Border: 4 assorted 7⁄8 yards or 3 yards of a single fabric

• Binding: ¾ yard Backing: 4¾ yards

• *charm square=5" square *Charm Pack=42–5" squares Share your village online by using #modavillage

• **Layer Cake = 42 ten inch squares- to be cut down to 5” charm squares

Don’t forget to tag us in your social media posts to be entered to win our prize: #rockingchairquilts

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GALLERY OF ENTRIES

We have pushed our Instagram feed here onto the blog where all entries will appear as they are received. and posted on IG.( Updated once daily).Our other Instagram content shows here as well .If you can’t tell which IG photos are the entries for our prize, here’s a counter:

97 entries

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Thanks so much for reading our blog. .Until we blog again, be sure to take time out to Enjoy the Sew!

We are ALL enduring unusual times so I am going to add a note to my sign off today: Stay safe, Take some time out to get outside and walk , bike, run, garden, play. Take some time away from the news. Stay informed, but be sure to give yourself a break from all that information. Breathe in , breathe out , we’ll all get through this together. #quiltersboundtogether

- Carol .

Candy Corn Kaleidescope Quilt

Happy Halloween! Here’s a festive quilt for you to stitch.  We’ve made ours with the CGRDBSKL CREATIVE GRIDS 45 DEGREE KALEIDOSCOPE DOUBLE STRIP QUILTING RULER if you don’t have this ruler you can use a similar 45° angled ruler (or template plastic to make a template to cut your triangle segments).

Here’s our quilt hanging in the shop for October. We used BELLA SOLIDS to make our quilt Two colors 9900 79 Ochre and 9900 60 Ivory. Scroll down for our mini-pictorial tutorial.

Creative Grids KALEIDOSCOPE RULER

Need more details on cutting your shapes and block construction?

Watch Rachel Cross demonstrate the Kaleidoscope block and ruler in her video .

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What you need:

·         Creative Grids Double Strip Kaleidoscope Ruler (CGRDBSKL) OR Creative Grids 45° Kaleidoscope & Dresden Plate Ruler (CGRTKAL45) or similar 45° angled ruler (or template plastic to make a template to cut your triangle segments)

·         2 ½ yards background (cream)

·         2 yards for blocks and binding (orange)

·         3 yards of backing fabric

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Cut 2 1/2” strips from your fabric and sew into strip sets.

Use your Kaleidoscope ruler or template to cut triangle segments from your strip sets.

Alternate your triangle segments and sew together.

Create your corner triangles by cutting 3 1/4” squares on the diagonal.

Change the placement of your corner triangles to make the two different block styles you will need to create the kaleidoscope pattern in the featured quilt.

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If you make this Quilt , we'd love to see your version, please share a photo with us:

WAYS TO SHARE a photo with us:

• Add a photo in the comment section below ( you may need to log in to use this feature)

• Post your photo on Instagram and tag us # rockingchairquilts

• post your photo on our Facebook page- CLICK HERE to get to the Facebook page.

• Tweet a photo @makeaquilt or tag us in your tweet @MakeAQuilt

• send your photo in an email to me : Carol@RockingChairQuilts.com

• If you live nearby you can pop in during SHOP HOURS each week we'll take photo of your quilt for you.

• Please use the comments area below for comments and questions

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Thank you for reading, until we blog again, take some time to Enjoy the Sew!® - Carol

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