Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 2


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Posted by Shari on April 26th, 2024

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!
Welcome back!  This week, we are cutting our "bluetiful" fabrics.
Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along
Deb did a great job of listing the cutting directions for the whole quilt for each size for the Bluetiful Quilt in the Creatively Yours Pattern Book.

You have several choices when it comes to the cutting process:
  • You can cut all the fabrics at once and label them for use throughout the Sew-Along.
  • You can cut all the needed block fabrics and wait on cutting the border fabrics.
  • You can cut each block's fabrics as you work that block.

We each have different ways of thinking and organizing that work best for ourselves.  I found the best method for me is to cut all the needed block fabrics, label them, and wait on cutting the border fabrics until I was ready.  This also gives me creative liberty without wasting any fabric.

I recommend keeping all your scrap pieces available.  These are easy to use up as you work through your blocks.

With only four fabrics needed for this quilt pattern, I did not create a Fabric Swatch page.  I did create a 'Blue'tiful Quilt Fabric Labels sheet that you can download HERE.

So, put a new blade in your rotatary cutter and get busy!

See you next week with our first block tutorial!
                                     
Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along
Bluetiful Quilt Kits are available but supplies are limited. 

Want to use your own fabrics?  No problem.  I understand many of you are using your stash fabrics.  Or maybe you want permission to shop for some new fabrics.  The Creatively Yours Pattern Book is available separately.
                                        
'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along Schedule:


4/20/2024 - Week 1: Introduction & Fabric Requirements

4/27/2024 - Week 2: Cutting - We are here!

5/04/2024 - Week 3: Creating Cat's Cradle Blocks

5/11/2024 - Week 4: Creating Half Square Triangle Variation Blocks

5/18/2024 - Week 5: Creating 6" Log Cabin Blocks

5/25/2023 - Week 6: Catch Up Week

6/01/2024 - Week 7: Piecing Center Medallion

6/08/2024 - Week 8: Piecing Log Cabin Block Border
If you are doing the Lap Size.  This is your final week.

6/15/2024 - Week 9: Piecing Final Border for Queen Size

6/22/2024 - Week 10: Finish!!
                              
The Bluetiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along articles will be published here on our blog. 

The Bluetiful Quilt pattern is required to participate as no cutting/sizing information will be given.  The Bluetiful quilt pattern is one of many patterns in the Creatively Yours Pattern Book available HERE.

This is not a Zoom Class and there is not a specific time to check in.  Sew at your own pace as you follow along with me on the Sew-Along schedule.

Our Private Bear Creek Quilting Company exclusive Sew-Alongs Facebook Group is available for requesting to join HERE.  Be sure to complete all the questions and agree to the group rules or the automated-moderator may deny your request to join.
                                  
Questions??  Email us at sales@BearCreekQuiltingCompany.com
                                     
                                       
Bear Creek Quilting Company

and the BCQC Team
Categories: How To, Product Reviews, Tutorials, WIP - Works In Progress, Sew/Quilt-Alongs, Bluetiful Quilt Sew Along