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A Season in Blue Quilt Along - Finishing

Can you believe how far we've come?

I am incredibly proud of you. I know your quilt tops look amazing.

Thank you SEW much for joining me on this sampler journey. We did so many different block designs and combinations, and you were right there with me.

Which fabrics did you choose - the cool, cool blues or the yummy pinks and reds?


It's time for those final steps!

I just want to say one more time how proud I am -

there is nothing I love more than quilting along with everyone.


You have been asking about

Backing

We are keeping with the season and using our Snowflake fabric ❄️

4 Yards Backing Fabric: A-356-BN or A-356-E


Matching your backing with your border adds a beautiful dimension

when using this quilt as a blanket or thrown on the sofa.


Batting

For batting, I use this Hobbs cotton wool blend- it is my favorite!

Batting: 69½ x 78½


Binding We started with our Winter Village blocks, and to bring it full circle, here is a video from our

past Winter Village Quilt Along that will help guide you through making your binding.

Binding: 2/3 yard of contrasting fabric


Wintertime is the perfect time to sit and stitch by the fire.

Get yourself a cookie and some cocoa and stitch the last bit of love into your beautiful creation!

Share your progress with us - we love seeing your work!!


Or start your Sampler Quilt journey today!

Simply follow along from our first blog and make a Season in Blue Sampler Quilt for yourself or as a gift - or maybe you now want to make it in the other color option - bundles are still available!



But don't stop here -

keep going!

Never stop sampling, playing,

creating, and quilting.

⭐


You have the book now with plenty more patterns to try! Find some amazing lights, creams, and shades of blue in our stunning Cocoa Blue fabric collection.



Happy Quilting

Edyta



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Here is an additional video with amazing tips and tricks for backing, batting, and binding.

A Season in Blue Quilt Along – Quilt Top Assembly

Updated: Dec 1, 2023

As we've gone through the seasons this year, it was a pleasure to select quilts from

A Season in Blue book for this Quilt Along Sampler.

There were SEW many fun quilt blocks that we made and lots of lessons learned!

I am SEW proud of all of you!

You were so kind to quilt along with me,

I am so thankful for that.

January 2023 – We built our first cozy houses to stay warm in for the rest of winter.

February 2023 – We warmed up with our Nine Patch Block row.

March 2023 – We tried something new with our Blooming Star technique.

April 2023 – I should have been sprucing up the house but instead I was escaping to my "Norway" block!

May 2023 – Springtime showers helped us plant our Pine blocks.

June 2023 – Those hot summer days had me dreaming of winter and our "Alaska" quilt block.

July 2023 – We splashed around in "Something Blue" as one tends to do in the summer!

August 2023 – While enjoying time outside, I couldn’t help but be inspired all over again by the "Sky and Sea".

September 2023 – As these months have carried on, I've gotten to see you all shine like a "Supernova"!

October 2023- You applied some beautiful branches and berries to create some appliqué.


Now, let's put our quilt together!


I start by pressing all my blocks and double check the sizes. Then I sew my blocks in rows as shown.

We will start with our Month 4 blocks from "Norway" to make Row 1. Row 1 size: 10½" x 56½"

For Row 2, we will use our "Sky and Sea" blocks from Month 8.

Row 2 size: 8½" x 56½"

For Row 3, we will use our 25 "First Dance" Nine Patches from Month 2

and an additional 25 - 2¾" light squares.

Row 3 size: 5" x 56½"

For Row 4, you will need your 5 "Blooming Star" blocks and four 2" x 10½" sashing strips.

Row 4 size: 10½" x 56½"

For Row 5, use your completed Center Row from last month. Row 5 size: 17" x 56½"

For Row 6, you will be using your Month 7 blocks from "Something Blue" with sashing rows on each side.

If you haven't already sewn them together, now's your chance! Row 6 size: 16½" x 56½"

For Row 7, you will need: "Alaska" blocks from Month 6

"Winter Village" House 1 from Month 1

2 - 3" x 9½" light background sashing strips (use scraps)

Sew row together as shown and press.

Row 7 size: 9½" x 56½"

Look at us go!


Quilt Top Assembly

Now it's time to combine your rows to make the Quilt Top!

Arrange rows in order as shown above and sew together.

Push seam allowance in one direction.


Borders

Time to add borders – cutting dimensions are as follows:

1 Yard Border Fabric: A-356-BN

  1. Left and right border 5″ x 74½″

Cut 4 strips 5" x WOF. Sew together end-to-end,

then sub-cut 2 Borders 5" x 74½"

Sew borders to each side of the quilt and VOILA!

Quilt Top Size: 65½ x 74½


You have completed your Season in Blue Sampler Quilt Top!

I am SEW SEW proud of each and every one of you!


I can't wait to see how you played with your appliqué!


And look how scrumptious it looks in our Strawberries and Cream collection!

1 Yard Border Fabric: A-356-E


Happy Quilting Edyta


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A Season in Blue Quilt Along – Center Row Assembly

Updated: Oct 16, 2023

I am SEW proud of you!


The hardest work is done!


And if you haven't fully caught up - no worries!


We are going to start with putting together our Center Row and adding our appliqué!

For the Center Row, you will need:

4 "Pinehurst" Tree Blocks from Month 5 - Unfinished Block size is 5½" x 11½"

"Winter Village" House 20 from Month 1 - Unfinished Block size is 8½" x 11½"

*If your house is shorter, please add 1½" strip to the top of your house block

"Supernova" Block from Month 9 - Unfinished Block size is 15½" x 15½" 2 - 5" x 16½" light background sashing strips

1 - 3½" x 11½" light background sashing strip

2 - 5" x 17" light background sashing strips

1 - 1½" x 11½" light background sashing strip

2 - 1½" x 16½" light background sashing strips

1 - 2" x 15½" light background sashing strip

1 package "Perfect Union" Silhouettes (LBQ-0879-S)


Edyta's Tip: Use leftover scraps to cut the pieces above or visit our website for

1 yard of your favorite Seabreeze fabric to add some beautiful, soft background.


Arrange your blocks and sashing strips.


Sew into sections as shown. Push seam allowance in one direction towards the sashing.


Then sew sections together and press.

You can leave the row as is, or add a touch of adorable appliqué!


Appliqué shapes are from the "Blooming Star" quilt on page 50.


To apply, use your favorite appliqué method and watch our video for amazing tips and tricks!

For quick results, I decided to use our pre-cut, pre-fused Perfect Union Silhouettes-

the silhouette shapes matching perfectly with the Blooming Star shapes!

I would love to share with you 2 layout inspirations-

choose your favorite or make your own layout!

This is the perfect time for you to get creative...

...and lay branches and berries to fill the background with beautiful appliqués!

Isn't it stunning in red too? Our Sweet 16 Silhouettes work perfect for this color option!


I can't wait to see what you've created ❤

#aseasoninbluequiltalong


Next month, we will focus on sewing all the rows

together and adding a border!


Happy Quilting! Edyta

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