Thursday, August 20, 2015

Oasis Quilt Pattern--One Thimble, Issue 8

One Thimble is an online magazine full of great sewing patterns.  The current issue (Available here: http://www.onethimble.com.au/product/one-thimble-issue-8/) includes a sweet quilt pattern by Sew Today, Clean Tomorrow (https://www.facebook.com/sewtodaycleantomorrow or http://sewtodaycleantomorrow.blogspot.com/) that I have been lucky enough to sew up. 

It's a fairly small quilt, about 38" x 52."  Perfect size for a baby quilt!  AND, I just so happen to have a new baby coming into my family early next year.  My niece hasn't found out what she's having, so I tried to stay fairly neutral with my color choices...I think I picked some good ones! :)

After a quick trip to my favorite fabric store (Marshall Dry Goods has amazing selections!), I got to work.  Almost 9 1/2 hours later, I sat back, pleased to have trimmed my last thread, phew!!



Notice the cool argyle pattern?
 This pattern is recommended for confident beginners.
You are advised to starch your fabrics before cutting, always a good idea when using fabrics that have been cut on the bias.  I didn't and had to sew very carefully to make sure I didn't stretch any cut edges!!
It is very important to pay attention to the markings you put on your strips (for matching each row).  I was distracted (okay, careless) and had to sew the same strips together 3 times!!  This could have something to do with my production time, lol!
I love the argyle pattern formed by the diamonds when using four different colors!  All of those straight lines guided me to make little squiggly lines with my quilting!  I am actually quite pleased with the way it turned out.
 
I can't wait to see my newest "Great" cuddled up in this quilt next year!! :)
 
It's the last day of the tour, so all of these links should be active.  Be sure and swing by all of the blogs for some major inspiration!
 
 
8/13 Pattern Revolution, Call Ajaire, Happy Okapi
8/14 Rebel and Malice, Handcrafted by Red, Lily Shine Boutique
8/15 Lady and the Gents, Horris and Deedle,  Bee Quilted Blog
8/16 Create 3.5, Lulu and Celeste, 
8/17 Beri Bee Designs, Finn's Door
8/18 Hibbadoray, HattieLu Handmade
8/19 Made by Sara, Snickerdoodle Stew
8/20 Stitches By Laura, That's Sew Kari

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Good luck, I'm off to work on another quilt!!  :)
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10 comments:

  1. Rachael (Sew Today, Clean Tomorrow)August 20, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks so much for posting about my pattern. I love the fabric you have chosen. Your quilt is gorgeous. That is one very lucky baby on the way ; )

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    1. LauraAugust 20, 2015 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you so much, Rachael! I enjoyed making it! :)

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  2. Kari @ That's-Sew-KariAugust 20, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Wow!!! Gorgeous quilt

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  3. UnknownAugust 20, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Beautiful quilt!

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  4. AjaireAugust 20, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    It's beautiful! I really want to make this pattern. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. LauraAugust 20, 2015 at 9:44 AM

      Thanks! It was fun to watch it come together :)

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  5. UnknownAugust 20, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    I'm hoping to make my first quilt this weekend (well start this weekend) using this pattern! Thanks so very much for saying about the starching ... it's the kind of thing I would've probably missed otherwise but now I'll be really careful that I do that!

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    1. LauraAugust 21, 2015 at 2:50 PM

      How exciting, Jen! I hope to see a picture of your quilt! :)

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