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Adventure in Color Quilt Along: Quilt Setting

Congratulations!  You've made it through six different blocks (ok - you've made more than six blocks, but there are six different block styles!), and now you are ready to put the whole thing together.  You can do this!

You may have noticed that Luminous is NOT put together like many traditional patterns.  It is NOT put together on a straight line grid.

It is NOT a straight diagonal set quilt.   But don't stress!  The pattern instructions will, of course, walk you through the step by step process.  

And folks - step by step is EXACTLY how you should approach this.  One section at a time.

Hop over to Kate's blog for some helpful hints on putting together your sections.  Again, yes, you can do this.  Step.by.step!

Once you get your sections together, let's look at the next steps.  Here are some suggestions and hints for the final assembly of the quilt top.

• Label your setting pieces.  All of them.  But ESPECIALLY the QST (quarter square triangle) pieces. All of those QSTs are going to look VERY similar, and you will be happiest with your outcome if you label them.  Nothing fancy - simple pieces of paper and pins will do!

 

• Mark the corners using the largest square ruler you have.  I used my chalk fabric marker to mark my corners.  Notice that the excess varies.  We can't stress enough that  your raw edges of your setting triangles WILL NOT match up!

 

• We have allowed for variance in the finished size.  Careful readers will have noticed that we listed the finished size as approximate.  This is why.

 

• Using your LONGEST ruler possible (maybe tape two long rulers together?), mark all sides.  Again, I used my chalk marker to do this.

 

• You should mark ALL FOUR SIDES and ALL FOUR CORNERS before cutting!

 

• Pay careful attention to your seam allowances.  Allow at least 1/4" past any star point seam intersections.  You don't want to cut off a lovely star point at this stage!

 

• After you have carefully trimmed, you'll add the stabilizing mini borders.  This will help greatly with all those edges!

You've got this!  Take your time, and check, check, check your steps as you go.

Again, head over to Kate's blog for some tips for dealing with section assembly.

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Warm Company, you have a chance to win a packaged batt for your quilt!  Enter below for a chance to win!

You can find the block on my website, on Kate's website, and in our Etsy shops!  If you missed the earlier posts with fabric requirements, you can find that information here, as well as on the FAQ page for the Quilt Along on each of our websites!

Adventure in Color Quilt Along Schedule

Jan 1- Introduction and FAQs

Jan 15- General Information handouts including quilt fabric requirements and fabric chart

Jan 29 - Block 1

Feb 19- Block 2 

March 4- Block 3

March 18- Block 4

April 1- Block 5

April 15- Block 6

April 29- Setting

May 13- Check In and Bonus pattern. PDF patterns go away!

May 20- Other Versions

June 3- Quilting suggestions

Sign up for the Adventure in Color Quilt Along Newsletter here.

 

Kate and I look forward to sharing this Adventure in Color with you.  Oh - and we have some amazing sponsors that are providing awesome prizes during the quilt along (for US participants only).  You'll want to check back with each installment for a chance to win fabric, thread, batting, and much more!  No, you don't HAVE to be making the quilt (but let's face it - you're gonna want to make it!).

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!  Following is one way to demonstrate your interest in my projects, patterns, and partnerships.  Your comments are also GREATLY appreciated, and provide valuable feedback regarding what inspires you, as well as what you'd like to see explored in future posts.  And did you know?  I travel and teach!  Contact me to schedule a trunk show and/or workshop!

 

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Spring Clean Your Studio Blog Hop 2020

This blog hop was just the inspiration I needed to get part of my studio cleaned up.  That, and the piles and piles of stuff everywhere that made navigating the room a dangerous enterprise!

Confess - do you have areas of your sewing room or studio that look like this?  Piles of - well, whatever. Scraps, partially completed projects, UFOs and other mystery materials?  Well I did!  And this wasn't the only one - but you get the idea.

I have Ikea Kallax shelving, which are amazing bookcases that have these awesome areas perfect for storing fabric.  But.....much like the floors and every flat surface in the studio, it was less than organized - messy and out of order.

Armed with the knowledge that I couldn't tackle the entire room and still meet sewing deadlines, I focused on getting the piles off the floor AND getting those shelves organized so I could tell what the heck I had.

After several days - and nights - of pulling out fabrics, sorting and folding, things are in much better shape!

Ah, nice, neat and sorted by solids, prints, lines.  I love it!  Notice you can see the floor now too!  Who knew that there was that much floor space?!  I know - amazing!

Here's a closer look.  Everyone has their own method and preferred order for arranging their fabrics.  I like to group mine by color (my batiks are by color, but you can't see them in this picture.  I have one cubby that has all the fabrics that are for "grandson projects".  Other cubbies are organized by collection, or by fabric company.  

This reflects how I work with my fabrics.  But I have some friends that sort their fabrics by size (precuts, 1/2 yards, etc), or by project.  What's most important is that you find an organization system that works for you.

I also like my fabrics in open storage so I can see what I have.  I have a series of vintage picnic baskets that I use for special groups of fabrics (I'll share those with you another time!).  That works great - but....I find that if I can't see it, I forget about it.  So I'm rethinking that setup.

While I love open storage for the easy viewing, there are a few drawbacks to open storage:

1. Dust:  with open storage, whatever you are storing can get dusty.  Sewing rooms are dusty enough as it is, so minimizing the dust that gets on everything is a must.
2. Light: light will fade your fabrics (and your threads!).  The last thing anyone wants is to open up a fabric and find fade lines where it was exposed to light!

So what do you do?  Ah....that's the white curtains you see in the picture above!  When I'm not selecting fabrics - or putting new fabrics away - I keep the curtains pulled close.  This offers a mild protection from dust, but also protects the fabrics from direct exposure to sunlight.  And in a pinch, I can use the curtains as an additional design wall by pinning blocks to it.

Are you wondering how I put curtain rods on my bookcases?  Easy - I found these tension rods that work great for applications like this.  They are called Smart Rods Twist and Shout Curtain Tension Rods (whew - mouth full!).  You may have to do some searching.  At the time of this writing, I found them here on Amazon.  But in the past, I have found multiple size options, and also was able to locate some at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

These work well for bookcases because they use a bracket that applies tension, so you don't have to put any screw holes in your bookcases.  Awesome, right?!

One added bonus of having at least one corner of the studio clean - I can get to my cozy comfy chair and enjoy some of my quilts in comfort - without risking my neck by tripping over piles of fabric!

Thanks for joining me on my mini tour of my messing to neat studio.  Be sure to check out all of the other designers that have been straightening up their studios during the Spring Clean Your Studio Blog Hop 2020.  I know I always get some terrific organization ideas every time!

April 1 – Sam Hunter – http://www.huntersdesignstudio.com
April 2 – Marian Pena – http://www.seamstobesew.com
April 3 – Jennifer Fulton – http://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions
April 4 – Martha Wolf – http://Www.pinwheelprodns.com
April 5 – Jennifer Strauser – http://www.dizzyquilter.com
April 6 – Steph Carton – http://www.theelimonster.com/blog
April 7 – Simone Fisher – http://www.simonequilts.com/blog
April 8 – Kate Colleran – http://www.seamslikeadream.com
April 9 – Carolina Moore – http://www.alwaysexpectmoore.com
April 10 – Jen Frost – http://www.faithandfabricdesign.com/blog
April 11 – Leanne Parsons – http://www.devotedquilter.com
April 12 – Becca Fenstermaker – http://www.prettypiney.com/blog
April 13 – Sarah Myers – http://www.quilted-diary.com
April 14 – Mitzi Redd – http://www.reddhomestead.com
April 15 – Jeanette Larson – http://www.Jenonthefarm.com
April 16 – Camille Ainsworth – http://www.stitchinthenw.com
April 17 – Becky Philips Jorgenson – http://www.patchworkposse.com
April 18 – Bobbie Gentili – http://www.geekybobbin.com/category/blog
April 19 – Janellea Macbeth – http://www.janelleamacbeth.com/blog/
April 20 – Lisa Ruble – http://lovetocolormyworld.blogspot.com
April 21 – Debra Davis – http://www.tuning-my-heart.com/blog
April 22 – Rona Herman – http://www.Ronatheribbiter.com
April 23 – Sue Griffiths – http://www.duckcreekmountainquilting.com
April 24 – Sarah Ruiz- http://www.saroy.net/
April 25 – Jessica Caldwell – http://www.desertbloomquilting.com/
April 26 – Tammy Silvers – http://tamarinis.typepad.com
April 27 – Ebony Love – http://www.lovebugstudios.com/blog
April 28 – Cheryl Sleboda – http://blog.muppin.com

 

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!  Following is one way to demonstrate your interest in my projects, patterns, and partnerships.  Your comments are also GREATLY appreciated, and provide valuable feedback regarding what inspires you, as well as what you'd like to see explored in future posts.  And did you know?  I travel and teach!  Contact me to schedule a trunk show and/or workshop!

 

 

Exploring the Basics: Borders

We've discussed quilt styles and even assembly approaches.  Once you have your quilt center pieced and assembled, you can add borders.  

Border Styles

As with assembly approaches, there are numerous types of borders.  Yes, your pattern may already include instructions for a particular type and size of border.  But understanding some of the various types of borders gives you the ability to make changes to suit your personal tastes and needs.  So let's have a look!

Butted or Square Corner Borders

In this example above, both the inner border (yes you can have more than one!) and the outer border are both butted or squared borders.  You may see them also referred to as long horizontal borders.

Let's look at the quilt as a line drawing.  Ah....now you can kinda see why it may be called a "long horizontal" border style.  The top and bottom borders are the longest borders on the quilt, for both the inner border (the narrow one) and the outer border.

This is by far one of the more common styles of borders.  And if you're wondering why the top and bottom are longer than the sides, here's one common school of thought.

By adding the side borders first and THEN adding the top and bottom, you may be able to minimize the amount of piecing you have to do.  It all comes down to the math.  I know - I've thrown some math at you in the past.  Here it is again!  If you had know how much math was in quilting...well....enough said!

Mitered Borders

Mitered borders have a 45 degree angle and join at the corners of the quilt.  No - most quilts would NOT have two different border colors.  I did that simply to highlight the miter so you could see it!

While many quilters shy away from mitered borders because they call for a bit more attention to detail, they can add an extra design element.  More on that later.  

A definite plus to mitered borders is that you have the ability to strip piece them - something you CANNOT do with butted or square corner borders.  Because the inner and outer borders share the same angle, you can piece them as a long strip set and then miter at the same time, which can be a real time saver!

I have a brief little tutorial on my website that walks you through the basics of sewing on a mitered border.  You can find it here.

Pieced Borders

Borders don't have to be large, plain strips of fabric.  Oh no - they can be pieced.  Almost anything you can put in the quilt center or in a block can be part of a border as well.  In the example above, there are flying geese, strip sets (the dark and medium pink) and even pieced corner blocks.  All of these elements come together to form a more complex border treatment.

Border Design Elements

One element of border design is fabric use.  In a butted border, a striped print may not shine as well as an overall print (as seen in the first example above).  The blunted ends of the border do not make the most of the stripe print.

Look at the difference a border style can make - using the same fabric and the same orientation of the print!  The mitered corners maximize the impact of the stripe for a wonderful effect.

Size Matters

Size - or scale of the border in relation to the quilt center - is another design element that should be considered.  The general rule of thumb is that the border should not be larger than the largest block in the quilt.  Now before you say "yes, but....," of course there are some exceptions. 

But consider the example above.  The 10" outer border seems to dwarf and minimize the quilt center.  Suddenly those 9" blocks look overwhelmed by the extreme size of the border.

Multiple Borders

Multiple borders are not only an interesting design element, offering the opportunity to repeat accent colors and provide contrast, but they also can enable the quilter to make a quilt larger without sacrificing balance.  

By adding a second inner border, sized between the small inner border and the large scale outer border, additional depth and contrast is provided in the quilt.

If you are trying to make a quilt larger, consider a few options:

• stitch additional blocks to make additional rows of blocks
• increase each border size slightly
• add an additional border

Keep in mind the examples above when making those adjustments.  Borders are definitely part of the overall quilt design, and will have an impact on the look of the finished quilt!

Measurements Matter Too

Has this ever happened?  You follow the pattern exactly.  But perhaps you had some difficulty with some of the blocks.  Your quilt center doesn't look perfectly square or straight.  Your measurements are somewhat different than the pattern is listing.  So what do you do?

You get your tape measure out and you measure your pressed quilt center.  WHERE you measure is KEY!  Measure from the top of the quilt to the bottom of the quilt IN THE CENTER.  Cut your side borders to this measurement.

Pin the side borders on, and gently ease in any difference.  Hint: Putting the bigger piece on the bottom, near the feed dogs, will help ease in any difference in measurements. Taking this step will help "square" your quilt up (make it more even in measurement) and help it lay flat.

Now measure the quilt across the width, again in the center, and cut your top and bottom borders to the measurement.  Again, pin and ease in any differences as you stitch. 

It is worth the little bit of extra time this takes, and your quilt will look so much better because of it!

While I've covered a just a few broad aspects of borders with you, I haven't covered all of them!  There are many many more options!  That's one of the amazing aspects of quilting for me - all of the possibilities.

Kate is going to have more insights on quilt assembly for you as well, so hop on over to her blog to get more helpful suggestions!

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!  Following is one way to demonstrate your interest in my projects, patterns, and partnerships.  Your comments are also GREATLY appreciated, and provide valuable feedback regarding what inspires you, as well as what you'd like to see explored in future posts.  And did you know?  I travel and teach!  Contact me to schedule a trunk show and/or workshop!

Adventure in Color Quilt Along: Block Six

Here we are - at the final, yes the final!, block!  Block Six, Selene, is not only the final block, but it is by far the largest block as well!  Not to worry - you've got this!

Before we explore some color options for the block, let me introduce you to the goddess Selene.  She was the moon goddess of the ancient Greeks, and was the Titan personification of the moon.  You may already know that the Titans were the first gods, the parents of the more familiar Greek gods we know, such as such as Zeus.  She was definitely one of the more passionate goddesses as well!

Luminous Block Six

Ah, isn't she beautiful?!  As I mentioned, Selene is the largest of all the blocks.  Not to worry - you only need to make one!  But if you fall in love with it - and I think you will - you will find that the size makes it a perfect block to use to create a pillow cover or a table topper for an awesome coordinate to go with your Luminous quilt!

A Possible Challenging Area

Of all the blocks you have made, this is by far your most challenging one!  If you are going to experience any problems, it will probably be in the area (on each round) that I have circled.  

My advice?  

Make a sample block in some scrap fabric first.

Ensure you have an accurate 1/4" seam. 

Breathe.  Take your time. You've got this!

Playing with Color

While the pattern gives you definite color placement, it's always fun to look at alternative color placements to see how they affect the overall look of the block.  For the options for Block Six, I've changed the background to the light blue for more contrast.

Limiting the colors to just three (background plus two star colors) gives the block a fresh, modern feel.  The medium purple provides a nice contrast between the light background and the darker accent points. Fun!

Placing a bright lime contrast in just the corners pulls the eye to the corners rather than the large star points.

 

This is probably my favorite alternate block.  I love how placing the lime not only in the corners, but also inside the star points, gives the impression of lime borders that the star points lay on top of.  This is when color placement really does a lot of work for you by creating a new effect!

Wow - just look at what two almost equal value dark colors do.  This makes me think of cactus - it has a definite spiny look to it!

There are a couple of fun elements going on here.  The bright contrasting lime in the corners definitely draw the eye.  But look at the inner flying geese units.  By making that inner triangle the same color as the inner star points, you get an effect of much more complex piecing.  Love it!

No matter which colors you use, or where you place them, Selene is a beautiful block, and I think you are going to love it!

Ready to jump into the Adventure in Color Quilt Along Block Six and make your own Selene blocks? 

You can find the block on my website, on Kate's website, and in our Etsy shops!  If you missed the earlier posts with fabric requirements, you can find that information here, as well as on the FAQ page for the Quilt Along on each of our websites!

Adventure in Color Quilt Along Schedule

Jan 1- Introduction and FAQs

Jan 15- General Information handouts including quilt fabric requirements and fabric chart

Jan 29 - Block 1

Feb 19- Block 2 

March 4- Block 3

March 18- Block 4

April 1- Block 5

April 15- Block 6

April 29- Setting

May 13- Check In and Bonus pattern. PDF patterns go away!

May 20- Other Versions

June 3- Quilting suggestions

Sign up for the Adventure in Color Quilt Along Newsletter here.

This week I am giving away a pattern pack to one lucky winner!  Enter using the Gleam widget below.  One winner will get to choose three $10 (or less) patterns of their choice (pdfs, BOMs and Luminous are excluded).  Good luck!

Kate and I look forward to sharing this Adventure in Color with you.  Oh - and we have some amazing sponsors that are providing awesome prizes during the quilt along (for US participants only).  You'll want to check back with each installment for a chance to win fabric, thread, batting, and much more!  No, you don't HAVE to be making the quilt (but let's face it - you're gonna want to make it!).

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!  Following is one way to demonstrate your interest in my projects, patterns, and partnerships.  Your comments are also GREATLY appreciated, and provide valuable feedback regarding what inspires you, as well as what you'd like to see explored in future posts.  And did you know?  I travel and teach!  Contact me to schedule a trunk show and/or workshop!

 

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Exploring the Basics: Assembly

You've planned, you've pre-washed, you've pressed and cut.  You've stitched - and maybe did a bit of seam ripping (no shame there!).  And you've pressed again. Now it's time to assemble that quilt you've been working on so hard for so long.  

Has this happened to you?  You have been following the pattern.  To.the.letter.  Until....you get too the "Assemble Quilt" portion of the pattern.  And, well...you usually put your quilts together differently than the designer instructs.  Hmmm....so....is it ok to be a free spirit and do your own thing?

Maybe. Maybe not.  In an earlier post, we explored quilt layouts.  If you missed that post, you can find it here.  But this is where, depending upon the quilt layout, you may or may not be able to "wing it."

Assembly 101

Let's look at a standard 4 block by 5 block layout, with sashing.

Remember this from the Layout post?  Great!  So how do we get from the blocks and sashing (left side) to the completed quilt top (right side)?

Common Pattern Assembly Instructions

The pattern instructions may say something like

Sew the blocks and sashing from Row 1 together, pressing to the sashing strips.

Sew the sashing strips and setting squares together, pressing to the sashing strips (aha - opposing seams!).

Repeat with Rows 2 through 4, and the remaining sashing strips and setting squares.

Sew Row 1 to the first set of sashing strip/setting square set. Press to the sashing strip set.

Repeat with the remaining rows and sashing strip sets.

 

Ok, great.  No problem. You are sewing long rows of blocks and sashing, long rows of sashing and setting squares.  That may be your preferred approach.  Nothing wrong with that.

Approaches to Traditional Assembly

So here's what that might look like.  Oh, great.  No problem. So is there a right way or a wrong way to complete the assembly and sew all those long rows together?  Nope - just personal preference.  You have two options: 

Sew all the rows together as you go.  It would look something like the diagram you see above.  Most patterns are NOT going to have this detailed, step by step, row by row type of diagram including.  Why?  Well because most folks get it - sew the blocks or sashing together into rows, sew the rows together.

Or you could group your sashing and blocks, as shown above.  You are still sewing the same number of seams and matching up same number of intersections, but you are working with smaller units.

Some folks find that working with smaller units makes assembling, or putting together, a quilt easier.  Only at the final step will you have to deal with the larger units as you sew the rows together to pull the quilt together.

An Alternate Approach

Is there another way?  For this grid layout, in most instances, yes, there is another approach.  And this is my favorite.  

What is it?  It is grouping, but in small batch groups, rather than rows.  What does that look like?  Let's see!

To group, think about what size units you want to deal with initially.  I've shown a possible grouping order.  But you might choose something slightly different.

Notice that rather than sewing all blocks, sashing and setting squares together into long rows, you will be sewing just two blocks to a sashing, or just two sashing strips to a setting square.

The result?  When you sew units together, you have fewer points to match at a single time.  You will be working with smaller pieces, which many find to be easier to control and manipulate in the sewing machine.

And when it comes down to the final seam, if you have planned carefully, you will only have one long seam with multiple seam intersections to match, rather than matching up a lot of intersections with each seam.  Whew - so much easier!  Or at least I think so!

Can you do this grouping method with all quilts?  Well, no.  Some quilts have very specific assembly instructions, due to the nature of piecing or of the overall layout.

For example, my pattern To the Point (above) has a very specific assembly.  This is due to the way the blocks and the quilt are pieced.  So even if you WANTED to be a free spirit and wing it, you really are going to have to follow the overall construction and assembly instructions to be able to put it together.  

Luminous, our newest BOM, is another great example.  If you read the Layout post (you can find it here), then you realize that it doesn't follow a standard layout.  It definitely is not on a grid, or in horizontal or vertical rows.  And it isn't on a standard diagonal, or on point, formation.

Hmmm...so while the blocks are essentially on point, it also has a very specific assembly and you have to follow those directions to assembly the quilt.

Your best bet?  Read through the pattern completely BEFORE even cutting.  This way you have an idea how the blocks and the quilt are assembled.  Then, based on how the quilt goes together, you MAY be able to alter the quilt assembly to best suit your preferences!

While I've covered a few approaches to assembly with you, I haven't covered all of them!  There are many many more options!  That's one of the amazing aspects of quilting for me - all of the possibilities.

Kate is going to have more insights on quilt assembly for you as well, so hop on over to her blog to get more helpful suggestions!

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!  Following is one way to demonstrate your interest in my projects, patterns, and partnerships.  Your comments are also GREATLY appreciated, and provide valuable feedback regarding what inspires you, as well as what you'd like to see explored in future posts.  And did you know?  I travel and teach!  Contact me to schedule a trunk show and/or workshop!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adventure in Color Quilt Along: Block Five

Welcome to the Adventure in Color Quilt Along Block Five.  Oh my - where did the time go?  It's hard to believe we are already at Block Five.

Let me introduce you to Juna or Juno - goddess of the new moon, of marriage, of pregnancy, and of childbirth.  Yes, you might say she's a woman's woman - err, goddess!  Interestingly, the word "juna" means "born in June" (ok, can totally see that!), "source of life", and sometimes "the moon."  

Fun Facts on Juna

Fun facts:  the Romans considered her the protector of the state, as well as counselor.  She was the daughter of Saturn, wife of Jupiter, and the mother to Mars, Vulcan, Bellona, and Juventas.  Her sacred animal?  The peacock.  

You may frequently see her portrayed in armor - which makes total sense, as she was protector of the state.  No shrinking violet, delicate flower was she!

The Juna block is as steady and strong as the goddess it is named after.  It even has a slight shield appearance!  

HSTs and Flying Geese, Oh My!

Ready to tackle your Juna block?  Great!  By now you will have honed your HST (half square triangle) and flying geese game!  Need a refresher?  Refer back to this post on HSTs and this one on Flying Geese.  Hint: I show you SEVEN (yup seven!) different ways to make HSTs! In case you missed it!

One last little tidbit - you may have noticed that the blocks are getting larger.  No, you weren't imagining things!  Think on this - how amazing would several Juna blocks look as coordinating pillows for your Luminous quilt?!  I know!

Head over to Kate's blog, where she'll share more tips and enticing pictures for you!  Oh - and a little birdie told me she has a fun new give away for you too!  I know - pretty amazing!

Getting your Juna Block

Ready to jump into the Adventure in Color Quilt Along Block Five and make your own Juna blocks?

You can find the block on my website, on Kate's website, and in our Etsy shops!  If you missed the earlier posts with fabric requirements, you can find that information here, as well as on the FAQ page for the Quilt Along on each of our websites!

Adventure in Color Quilt Along Schedule

Jan 1- Introduction and FAQs

Jan 15- General Information handouts including quilt fabric requirements and fabric chart

Jan 29 - Block 1

Feb 19- Block 2 

March 4- Block 3

March 18- Block 4

April 1- Block 5

April 15- Block 6

April 29- Setting

May 13- Check In and Bonus pattern. PDF patterns go away!

May 20- Other Versions

June 3- Quilting suggestions

Sign up for the Adventure in Color Quilt Along Newsletter here.

Kate and I look forward to sharing this Adventure in Color with you.  Oh - and we have some amazing sponsors that are providing awesome prizes during the quilt along (for US participants only).  You'll want to check back with each installment for a chance to win fabric, thread, batting, and much more!  No, you don't HAVE to be making the quilt (but let's face it - you're gonna want to make it!).

Like what you see here, and want to hear more from Tamarinis? Like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and sign up for my newsletter at www.tamarinis.com!  Following is one way to demonstrate your interest in my projects, patterns, and partnerships.  Your comments are also GREATLY appreciated, and provide valuable feedback regarding what inspires you, as well as what you'd like to see explored in future posts.  And did you know?  I travel and teach!  Contact me to schedule a trunk show and/or workshop!