Hi Everyone,
I bet you were wondering when we were going to announce the new
Block of the Month programs for 2017.
Just like last year I have been searching high and low for the perfect
program and have decided to go with one pre-built BOM and two that I
made up myself... Also I might have a 4th up my sleeve but I have to get
the pattern in my hands first to make sure it is workable.... that one
will remain TBA for now.
First We have the Urbanologie BOM created
by Sew Kind Of Wonderful to use with their QCR Mini Ruler. I am so
happy I went to their Schoolhouse at Market I am in love with these
quilts. I love sewing curves and I promise once you learn Jenny's way
you will love it too. Besides you get these amazing results:
Layout #1 = 56" by 64"
Layout #2 = 63" by 81"
Layout #3 57" by 84"
Each of the blocks in this quilt can be used to make other quilts too.
Our block of the month program will allow you to choose your favorite
layout from the three above and the fabrics that we send each month will
be similar in style and tone to the ones you see in these examples we
will use mostly solids and monotone prints (one color with black or
white) for the blocks and backgrounds that are similar to what you see
in the pictures. Cost will be $17.95 including shipping and will start in
January and continue through December of 2017. The down payment will
cover my cost of the pattern and ruler there is also a shipping charge for the book of $3.75.. I am offering an option without
the ruler in case you already have one, as well, but be aware that you
can not make these blocks without the Mini Quick Curve Ruler. You can
find the
sign up here.
Our Second Program I am calling Zakka Project of the Month.
We will make small projects in the Japanese Style of handmade small
objects. Things like this little house pouch that I made at Sewtopia:
Or this cute notebook cover that I made this weekend:
We may use patterns that are separate but we will definitely use the Sew Illustrated book that this pouch came out of...
All of the materials for each project will be included each month...
like zippers or purse frames... whatever is required beyond basic sewing
supplies. The price will be $19.99 a month including shipping. The Sew Illustrated book and first month
project will ship together in January. The sign up fee includes the
book. If you already have the book you can just pay for the registration
fee.
You can find the sign up here.
New Info!!!!! IT's FREE!!!!! Lastly I am going to help you use your own stash with the
Scrappy Stash Buster Club.
Every year almost everyone I know tells me they want to use the fabric
they already have and not spend money on new fabric. This is my effort
to help you with your effort. If you have been following me on Instagram
you might have noticed my new obsession with planners. It is like
quilting with paper. You may or may not have noticed my new found
productivity. These two things go hand in hand.
This is the planner that I use:
It is not crafty specific but I love that it is a ring binder so I can
add my own pages, neatly, to it. It comes with all of those pretty
monthly divider tabs and your weekly planner pages as well as month at a
glance pages. It is split leather with a split leather interior and it
has pockets inside the cover that I use for my cards so I can carry it
around in place of my purse if I want to.
Another option is the Scrappy Project Planner by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet.
The planner has a section for planning your projects and tips and tricks
for organizing your crafting. It also has quilt patterns to help you
use your stash. We will not be making those in the club but they are
there for you to use if you choose.
This club will include the planner, if you need one :)
Each month you will have the option to buy a kit with items to decorate your planner such as:
- stickers
- stamps
- pens
- papers
- die cuts
- special inserts for planning projects and organizing your stash
What you get for free:
- tips and tricks to sort and use your stash
- quilter friendly recipes (more time to sew)
- an exclusive quilt block each month
- quilt setting examples for the quilt block each month as well as a setting for a sampler at the end of the year
You will not receive more fabric with this
club but you will receive encouragement to use your stash. This club does not
have an end date so you can continue as long as you want. You can find the planners here. If you don't want a planner and just want to sign up for the club you can click here to sign up for the newsletter. We will be starting the 3rd week of December but you can join anytime and the back issues of the newsletter will be available on a special tab on the blog.
As always I will be supporting the BOM's with exclusive newsletters each
month. Payment invoices will be sent out on the 15th of each month and
BOM packages will ship the 23rd of each month.
Thanks,
Julie
Number 165 was:
because they have grid inserts available that are awesome for carrying around to design quilts in... I made this fun little cover for mine out of a couple of fat quarter's that I won.
