Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Against the Grain Quilt Along

 Who is ready for a new quilt along?



The Against the Grain Quilt Along will start February 24 and run every two weeks through May 26. This pattern is for quilters of any skill.


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I will be making this quilt for my husband who always supports my efforts and still doesn't have his own quilt to snuggle under.



Against the Grain makes a simple statement and your choice of color placement makes that statement come alive. We will talk fabrics and fabric prep February 24.

Needed Supplies

Make sure to get your Against the Grain pattern:

Etsy - Printed

Etsy - PDF

Payhip - PDF

Fabric Requirements (shown below)

Cutting mat

Rotary cutter

Rulers:

24 1/2" long ruler

6 1/2" ruler

I have had quilters cut with scissors and stitch by hand and if that's your jam I say go for it!

Schedule

February 24 - Fabric talk

March 10 - Fabric cutting

March 24 - Signature Blocks

April 7 - Strip Piecing

April 21 - Assemble Blocks

May 5 - Quilt Layout and Quilting Prep

May 19 - Quilting, Binding and Label

Joining in?

If you are stitching along with us I hope you share your progress! Use #againstthegrainquiltalong when you share on social media so I can see your work.

You are also invited to share in the Quilt and Learn with Patterns By Jen Facebook Page. We love to ooo and ahhh over your pretty work.



What are you hoping to learn, or get, from this quilt along? Let me know in the comments!




Want to get a head start on finishing your quilt, but aren't sure if free motion quilting is for you? Check out String and a Story's HollyAnne and her Introduction to Free Motion Mini Class! It's available for you to take at your convenience and is a great way to get ready to finish your Against the Grain Quilt.


Get your pattern and come back here to talk fabric on February 24th!

Make something extraordinary!

Jen

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