Angie Juda

Chic n Scratch

Ironing Quilt Tops

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Ironing Quilt Tops

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My goal for 2015 was to make a Quilt for every immediate family member …… and I’m sad that I fell short.

I haven’t counted recently ….  but I believe I made approximately 20 Quilt Tops this year.   The next step for all of them is to take them to a long arm quilter (grrrr  …. I wish I had the time and the means to do it myself).

Before I can take my quilts to Shirley I need to iron them …… so ….. one morning this week that’s exactly what I did.

I’m going to switch lanes for a few minutes and share some personal stuff ….. the whole reason for me starting this blog was so I could write about anything and everything.

My husband was diagnosed with Melanoma in November, had surgery and now he needs another surgery.  With the holidays approaching and hearing the cancer word again … it has thrown me for a loop and that’s putting it mildly!

We’ve had many people say “it will be okay” and we’ve had people say “yeah so and so died from melanoma”.  Everyone means well …. but it still doesn’t change how you feel when you’ve been told you have cancer or your husband has cancer.    Those that have had cancer know exactly what I’m talking about.

So, just like last year … when I feel sad or emotional I just want to turn to my sewing machine.  But I also want to be a better wife and a better mother.  We all know that work-a-holics struggle with balancing and I’m no exception.  Every day I wake up struggling …. do I focus on work or my family, our house and Christmas?

I don’t know how much I will post in the next month … I want to post every day!! I know when I share … it helps  ….we all struggle and to know we are not alone is huge.   But … this story is not just mine to share and although I’m an open book (most of the time) my family is not.

If I don’t see or chat with you again before Christmas just know you are in my thoughts and when I have a better grasp on everything I will be back.

My last quilt completed was the Double Slice Layer Cake Quilt Along and I have two choices for the next one … as soon as I can come up for air I will work on it.

Thanks for listening (or reading) and have a wonderful day!

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Testing the new Quilt Along Series

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I just wanted to check in real quick and let you know that although I’m not posting on this site … I’m working behind the scenes …..  on the next Quilt Along Series.

I want to make sure I can teach you How to make a Quilt … correctly … just as I do on my papercrafting videos.

So, the first order of business is:

  • Find an easy quilt.
  • Make one.
  • If it turns out good … we’ll make it together.

I will always do a test one first because I can live with ruining my fabric … but not yours!

I’ll go back to the drawing board if it doesn’t turn out right.

I’m in the testing phase of a Fence Rail Quilt.

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Testing phase is a good word for the fact that I spent over two  hours trying to figure out how to place my fabric. It finally hit me … but the process was slow (sometimes I scare myself).

Yesterday I began the actual sewing of the strips …. and now I’m ready for pressing the fabric.  After pressing …. I’ll be cutting.

BUT … I’m leaving for Dallas on Thursday (Stampin’ Up! event)  … so once again everything goes on hold.

When I return … I’ll do my best to get it going … but it’s safe to say we’ll skip doing a Quilt Along in November.

Next subject … Kansas City Royals … I could write a whole book on all the games I went to in October.  Every time I wanted to do a blog post I couldn’t because I didn’t know where to start.  So, long story short …. I had the most amazing time at all the post season games and I am truly blessed to have such an opportunity!  At some point I may revisit this subject and share a ton of pictures … but those too need to be organized before I can get started!

Have a wonderful day!!

graphics-loveangie

Double Slice Layer Cake Quilt Along Video 9 and 10

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The Double Slice Layer Cake Quilt Along  Video 9 & 10 is ready.

Video 9

  • I place my fabric on a Design Wall to make sure it will look good.
  • Start with row one and pin blocks together and sew.
  • I pin and sew one row at a time.

Video 10

  • Snip extra threads.
  • Check for holes.
  • Measure for Backing and Binding Fabric using the Quilters Little Helper app by Robert Kaufman.
  • Iron and use Starch.
  • Take to long arm quilter (with backing fabric and binding fabric).

My picture of the finished Quilt Top.

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If you have any questions please post them on our Chic n Scratch Quilt Along Facebook Group.

See ya!

graphics-loveangie

Design Wall

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When I’m making a Quilt I use a Design Wall to make sure it’s going to look good …. before I start sewing.

There are many options for a Design Wall …but the one I’m currently using is a Sturdy Board with a Vinyl Tablecloth (the backside of the tablecloth).

The Sturdy Board was purchase at Office Max or Office Depot and it measures 40 x 60.

I covered it with the tablecloth and attached it with Binder Clips.

Your other option is the Fons & Porter Design Wall (Joann’s or Amazon).

Here’s the Video …

Thanks!