Summer Sampler 2019 - Twist and Turn Block

Welcome to the Summer Sampler 2019 - Piecing Bootcamp.  I am so excited to have  designed this weeks block - "Twist and Turn" focusing on Equilateral Triangles.  Equilateral Triangles can be a block that is considered tricky and difficult to sew.  I'm here today to share a few of my best tips for tackling and triumphing over Equilateral Triangles so that you are confidant to take on more in your future.

Tip 1 - Cutting your Fabrics. When it comes to cutting out your fabrics you need to ensure that you have printed out the template at the correct size.  Your Template Triangles should measure 3in.  

Tip 2 - When cutting out,  it is important to take your time and cut accurately.  With Equilateral Triangles the more precise and care given at each stage will ensure that everything comes together nicely.

Tip 3 - Pinning Matters - when it comes to matching up and sewing your rows together.  Here is one way to help line up those points.

Step 1 - Once your rows are sewn together (as per the pattern instructions), to line up the points as perfectly as possible - match the rows right sides together. Then slightly open up along the raw edges of where your sewn seam line will run and match the Points here at 1/4in. Don't just assume you have everything magically perfect to sew along the 1/4in raw edge seam line.  Take the time to match each triangle tip.

Step 2 - Place a pin on an angle at the 1/4in mark where you will sew your seam.

Step 3 - Pin all the triangle points, matching carefully and then pinning along the row.  Sew the seam ENSURING to take out your pins just before you get to them. This is where if you have nice Fine pins the aligned fabrics are not disturbed by shifting bulky pins.  

(NEVER sew over Pins!) 

Step 4 - Stand back and admire your perfect alignment of your Triangle points.

With these simple tips you will have less fear for the Equilateral Triangle block and I hope it inspires you to get sewing with other Equilateral Triangle Quilt Patterns.

I am very excited to see all the Twist and Turn blocks you create as part of the Summer Sampler 2019.  Make sure to check out the IG hashtag #summersampler2019 to follow along.  

Happy Quilting

Jemima

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Summer Sampler 2019 - Piecing Bootcamp

Its here - the Summer Sampler for 2019 has just been released and I am beyond excited to have been asked to participate as a designer in this highly anticipated series that is launching again this year.  Faith Jones @freshlemonsquilts, Lee Heinrich @lee.a.heinrich and Katie Blakesley @swimbikequilt invited me to create a block based off one of my favourite Piecing Skills.  Its all about growing your skills and confidence throughout the various piecing and design techniques.

Involved in the series are 17 amazingly talented designers with 21 Quilt Blocks and 2 Finishing Layout Patterns for you to choose.

Kicking off on May 20th, each Monday for 21 weeks, Quilt Along style, you will receive a pattern via email for a specific technique based quilt block.  There are 2 different finishing options so at the end of the quilt along you can decide if you would prefer the curves or diamond layout option for your blocks.

When you sign up you also get access to a Private Facebook Quilt Along group. 

Can you guess which Block I have created?

The cost of the Quilt Along is US$29.99 

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I will be showcasing my block in more detail in September so stay tuned.

That is right friends - I designed the Equilateral Triangles Block - "Twist and Turn".

I am really looking forward to seeing the blocks that everyone creates 

Happy Quilting

Jemima x