Eight Hands Around - Fix

Hi, people.  I am a moron and listed all kinds of wrong measurements for the 12" block.  I made mine in 8", so I didn't notice that the 12" measurements were off.  I've fixed them in the tutorial, but I want everyone to know they need to look again.

If you already started, please don't give up.  Make another one, I'm begging you.  I love this block and want to see your creations in our flickr pool.

Here are the new, correct measurements:

Step 1 -  Cut light fabric as follows:

• Cut 1 7 1/4" square.  Divide into four quarter-square triangles.  (8" block -- 5 1/4") 
• Cut 1 4 1/4" square.  Divide into four quarter-square triangles.  (8" block -- 3 1/4")
• Cut 2 3 7/8" squares.  Divide each into half-square triangles.  (8" block -- 2 7/8")
• Cut 1 3 1/2" square.  (8" block -- 2 1/2")
• Cut 4 2" squares.  (8" block -- 1 1/2")

Step 2 - Cut medium fabric as follows:

• Cut 4 2 3/8" squares.  Divide each into half-square triangles.  (8" block -- 1 7/8")

Step 3 - Cut dark fabric as follows:

• Cut 6 3 7/8" squares.  Divide each into half-square triangles. (8" block -- 2 7/8")

"Quilted" Canvas Tutorial

Do you ever make one block and then have no desire to make enough for an entire quilt? Because, you know, sometimes the block is really complicated or you're just not obsessed anymore? Do you have "orphan" blocks that you love but don't know what to do with?

Hopefully you do because this week's project will show you how to turn those blocks into art.

Eight Hands Around

What a cute block!  In this tutorial you're going to get brave and sew with triangles, instead of cheater squares.  Don't worry-- if you don't press too hard and pull too much, they'll turn out just fine.  But, you're going to wish you had eight hands when it comes time to make this.

Giveaway Winner Week 1

This week's winner was chosen by my boyfriend's cat Vector. He nosed one piece of paper off the plate in search of a cat treat:



And Squidly verifies the winner:



Number 24, Cherie Wright! Congratulations Cherie...an email is on its way.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the giveaway. I'm definitely inspired to do more baking now! Stay tuned...our block for week 2 will be posted tomorrow morning.

Giveaway Week 1

Alright everyone, today is giveaway day! All you need to do to win this pair of potholders is to leave a comment on this post (even if you live outside the U.S.) It's not required but I'm wondering: what's your favorite thing to bake? Right now, I'm really into baking scones. I've even learned how to tempter chocolate to drizzle on top...because more chocolate is good!

Also, make sure there's a way for me to email you, either through your blog or by including your email address in the comment. I'll announce the winner (picked randomly of course) this Sunday morning. Good luck!

A finished quilt top!

Have you been to the flickr pool today? Have you seen Jen's finished quilt top? I'm completely in awe (and completely jealous!) I have to stop talking now or I'll never stop talking about how much I love this quilt top.

Modify Tradition Quilt Top
Originally uploaded by jennewby71

Stop by Jen's blog to read more about it.

Potholder Tutorial

Good morning everyone. Today we're making potholders! Sorry if you think potholders are lame but I love them (and I don't even like to cook). They're pretty and useful and fast and take relatively little fabric. And they're an excellent way to show off your blocks and use up scraps! Read on for the tutorial.