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9/01/2015
12/02/2014
Half Star Mug Rug Tutorial + How to Match the Binding to a Design + Giveaway!
Half star tutorial, and how to match the binding to a design in a quilt.
This tutorial is part of the Ellison Lane's Merry Mug Rug Hop.
I am so happy Jennifer asked me to be a part of this. I am actually surprised she asked considering I find sewing for the holidays to be difficult. Not because of the time, but because I just generally have a hard time with Christmas-y decor (or any holiday decor for that matter). And it's my FAVORITE holiday, and I SEW!! So weird, I know. But I am eternally grateful for all the times Jennifer has believed in me and that she still likes to include me in her special hops. :) (Thank you!!)
This mug rug design came from what was mentioned above. I wanted to create something that could be Christmas-y, yet something that, if was out during the year, no one would say, "Isn't that a Christmas mug rug?" And so the Half Star mug rug was born. It is simple, minimal, and looks oh-so-lovely on a table or wall.
This hop runs from Dec. 1st - 11th, and each blogger participating is sharing a tutorial! So please check out the other participants. They are going to be great! You'll need to head over to Ellison Lane to enter to win a gift certificate to Southern Fabric, which ends 12/14/14.
If you end up making this project, I would love to see it! #halfstarmugrug and my handle on Instagram is @owensoliviaquilts. Or share it with me on Facebook.
Materials
Finishes 8 1/2" square.
From the green fabric (Kona Palm)
-Cut one 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" strip, two 2 1/2" squares, and one 4 1/2" square.
From the white fabric (Kona White)
-Cut one 4 1/2" square.
-Cut one 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" strip.
Binding
-Cut one 2 1/2" x WOF strip. Cut in half.
-Cut one 2 1/2" x 8" strip.
10" square of batting
10" square of fabric for backing
Elmer's Glue with a fine point glue tip (mine is from Pile O' Fabric)
Small ruler
Fabric marking pen
Aurifil Mako 12 2024 for handstitching
How to
1. Sew right sides together the two 4 1/2" squares along all four sides using a 1/4" seam.
2. Cut diagonally across making an X to create four HSTs. Press seams open or to the side.
3. Trim HSTs to 2 1/2" square.
4. Layout your pieces as pictured.
5. Sew together the top and bottom two squares. Sew the two middle squares together. Press seams open.
6. Sew the two middle pieces together to create a square. Sew the top and bottom pieces next. Sew the right side piece last. Press seams open.
How to match the binding to a design in your quilt
1. Sew together one green strip to the white strip like you normally would in making binding. Fold your binding in half around the white and green area and press. Fold the raw edge 1/4" and press with a hot iron to create a crease.
2. Lay the binding right side up matching the edge along the quilt's edge, as if it were already sewn down and flipped back over to bind on the backside of the quilt. Line up the white line perfectly, and glue baste into place by placing a dot of glue onto the quilt in the seam and heat setting with an iron. Glue basting will not damage your quilt or iron.
3. Using a ruler and marking pen, align the ruler along the diagonal line of the HST. Make a mark onto your binding. THIS IS YOUR SEAM LINE. Remove the binding (it will easily pull off with a slight yank), and open up your binding. Finish drawing your diagonal line onto the white area.
4. Place your other green binding strip like so in the photo. Pin into place, and flip the binding over, so you can see your marked line. Sew on the line.
5. Before trimming the seam to 1/4", fold the binding back into place to see if it does indeed match. It is easier to fix with extra binding than it is without it.
6. Trim the seam, and sew on the binding as normal. I use Elmer's glue to hold the binding exactly where I want it to be when sewing the binding on, and I sewed the white spot on first to get it exactly where I want it.
xx nancy
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One year ago: Minimalista Quilt
Two years ago: Christmas Stocking Tutorial
Three years ago: Christmas Dinner Recipes + Settings
My quilting book released Sept. 24, 2015 and is on Amazon. Check it out!
12/03/2013
Minimalista Quilt + Giveaways from Art Gallery Fabrics
**This giveaway is now closed**
You may remember this Instagram I posted two weeks ago. Well, my Minimalista quilt is finally finished. (Anyone interested in naming this for me, since I am not particularly fond of naming quilts.)
Find Art Gallery Fabrics' Minimalista at these fine retailers:
Bobbie Lou's Fabric Factory
Stash Modern Fabric
Fat Quarter Shop
Quilt info:
66" x 77"
The petals are outlined in White Linen. Background color is Mystic Grey. Accents inside of petals are Moonstone, except for one, which features Script Noir. The quilt back is Flora in Turquoise and is hand bound in Squared Elements in Shadow. All fabrics are Art Gallery Fabrics. I used Aurifil's Silver Gray #4060, which is variegated and 28 wt, for the quilting. Quilter's Dream cotton batting.
xx nancy
Find me elsewhere: Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Bloglovin'
My quilting book released Sept. 24, 2015 and is on Amazon. Check it out!
10/25/2013
Giveaway || Stash Modern Fabric
**This giveaway is now closed.**
Hello! Today's giveaway is sponsored by Stash Modern Fabric, and Beth is giving away a $25 gift certificate to one lucky owen's olivia reader! Stash Modern Fabric opened in 2011, and it has been thriving ever since. I've been shopping at this store for awhile now, and I have to admit it's one of my favorites because of the selections Beth carries. You will find great designers like Leah Duncan, Jeni Baker, Sarah Watson, Amy Butler, and many more. Make sure to sign up for her newsletter, so you can stay up to date on new releases, sales, and giveaways! Stash Modern Fabric is currently offering 15% off any bundle, including the create your own bundle, AND all orders ship for free when you spend at least $50 with the coupon code SHIPFREE50 (domestic only but there is discounted international shipping).
Up for grabs: $25 gift certificate to Stash Modern Fabric.
Open: Everywhere and to anyone
Closes: This giveaway will end Tuesday, October 29th at 11:59 EST.
Other stuff: Please make sure to leave your email address, if one is not connected to your profile. Winner will be emailed and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.
Three ways to enter:
- Visit Stash Modern Fabric, and let me what you would buy with your gift certificate. (Mandatory Entry)
- Follow Stash Modern Fabric through any one of the social media sites listed above, and leave me a comment letting me know how you enjoy following SMF. (Optional Entry)
- Share this giveaway on Facebook, your blog, Instagram, Twitter, or another social site, and leave a comment letting me know you did. (Optional Entry)
Good luck!
xx nancy
The winner is . . .
#3 - Lorna McMahon
An email has been sent Lorna!
A huge thank you to all those who entered and support Stash Modern Fabrics in any way.
xx nancy
9/28/2013
Another Fabric + Pattern Giveaway ((closed))
*There is an update located at the bottom of the post.
Well, originally this giveaway was going to only be on Facebook, but after doing a little digging, I found out that you cannot host giveaways on Facebook. I had seen many giveaways before on my personal feed on Facebook, so I thought I could host one. Facebook has some very strict rules, and out of fear of losing my account and wanting to comply, I am hosting it on the blog.
I need help spreading the word about my new paper piecing pattern, and as a thank you to my Facebook readers for keeping up with my crazy life, I am giving away a bundle of the new Sun Print Feathers by Alison Glass in every color!
This giveaway will require a Facebook account. Don't have a Facebook account? I still have another great giveaway going on over here. There will be 20 winners, and the giveaway ends October 3. Some fabulous fabric shops like Fat Quarter Shop, Maze & Vale, Mina Prints, Tactile Fabrics, and Poppyseed Fabrics are giving away fabric, and every winner will receive my wonky triangles pattern.
Rules for this giveaway to be entered for the prize :
- The only mandatory entry is to spread the word about my wonky triangles pattern on Facebook by sharing the photo above, tagging @owen'solivia (( my fan page link should pop up just like you were mentioning a friend in a post )) and telling me what you would love to make using my pattern.
- To help spread the word, you can enter this giveaway daily!!!
- Sharing this giveaway must be done between 9/28 - 10/3, and you cannot re-enter yesterday's URL post to enter today when entering daily.
- Giveaway will end Oct 3. 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be announced on the blog and emailed. Winner has 48 hours to claim the prize before a new winner is selected.
Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Update:
I was getting a few questions about the URL and the @ symbol. I have taken screen shots, and I hope this helps! Just let me know if you have any other questions.
Why use @? Using this just helps your readers click on my link within your post instead of having to open a new window and type "owen's olivia" into the search bar. It just makes things easier for your friends to find me. :)
When typing your status and adding the @owen'solivia (There was one typo, which was my fault. I forgot the apostrophe!), my page should come up like this.
The same would go for any other business. Here I typed @net and it suggested several businesses for me.
To get the URL, you click on the photo you posted after publishing it. It will take you to a larger page where on the right hand side you can see comments.
I hope that helps! Don't worry if you entered yesterday and wasn't able to get the URL. I'm just trying to avoid duplicate entries, if that makes any sense. I apologize if you were confused.
Thank you for taking the time to help spread the word about my new pattern. You will love it, and these fabrics are GORGEOUS!!!
xx nancy
9/24/2013
Wonky Triangles Pattern Release
Y'all. I just gave birth. Okay, not really, but it seriously feels that way after all the hard work that went into this!! So without further ado, I would like you to meet my 9 megabyte . . .
This is my first pattern, and it is available for sale on Craftsy and Etsy! Woo hoo! Can I get a wha-what along with some powerful fist bumps?! Guys and gals, I could not be more excited. I hope you are too.
So let me tell you about this pattern.
wonky triangles paper piecing pattern
- Great for all types of levels and comes in a 29 page PDF file.
- Features three different sizes - small (1.75"), medium (3.5"), and large (6.5")
- Directions on how to complete a panel as well as helpful tips, which will aid in successful completion of this project
- 22 different templates included for versatility.
- There are a lot of design possibilities because of the ability to customize each template, including the ability to create any size you want for your panel or block!
- Perfect for making zip pouches, bags, pillows, table runners, quilts, sashing, or anything else your heart desires
- Perfectly priced at $1.99.
Here is a sampling of what I have made using my pattern.
Artist's Roll using the small triangles
A sample block using the medium triangles to create a wonky chevron pattern.
A Modern and Sweet Quilt using the large triangles.
Fat Quarter Shop is offering one lucky reader a $20 gift certificate to their shop. They offer a large selection of fabrics, so I am positive you will find something you will LOVE!
Find Fat Quarter Shop elsewhere: Facebook, Twitter, and on their blog.
Are you familiar with Maze & Vale? You should be! Her hand printed fabrics are to die for!
Leslie is offering up this extra large Sample Pack, which is 3 times the size of her standard sample packs. It features a variety of Maze & Vale prints and colors. This beautiful bundle is valued at $30.
Find Maze & Vale elsewhere: Etsy, Facebook, Blog, Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr
My pattern is perfect for scraps, so I was thrilled when Kimberly from Poppyseed Fabrics wanted to giveaway a bag of scraps! Poppyseed Fabrics stuffed a large bag with awesome fabrics, weighing in at 2 pounds. This will measure approximately 8 yards of fabrics and valued at $50! Have fun with that my friends.
Find Poppyseed Fabrics elsewhere: Facebook, Blog, Etsy circle
Find Tactile Fabrics elsewhere: Facebook, Twitter
Erin, of Mina Prints, has graciously supplied one of my readers with a beautiful scrap pack bundle and two panels of her hand printed fabrics! Her prints are colorful and cheery and would complement many projects.
(Giveaway is closed)
Find Mina Prints elsewhere: Etsy, Blog
Find owen's olivia elsewhere: Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Etsy
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