Author Archives: ginabean
Joyce’s Imari Plate Quilt
Magnetic Pin Bowls
I have been busy cranking out these better then cute Magnetic Pin Bowls. Just in time for the Holidays, too. Pretty awesome how that worked out, huh. They are all packaged up and ready for gifting! You can get yours at The Little General Fabric Boutique in Reynolda Village. Knit One, Smock Too will also have some for sale in their booth at the Heart of the Triad Guild Quilt Show on October 18 & 19. They always have the most amazing quilts in their booth, so be sure to check it out. It is at the Girl Scout Learning Center in Colfax, NC. For those of you who aren’t local, hold tight! I am working on listing some in my new Etsy Shop right now. It should be up and running by the end of the week. If you just can’t wait, contact me and I will make special arrangements with you. Quantities are limited, so don’t dilly dally, ok. New designs and colors are also on the way!
BOM Class Now Scheduled – Sign up Today!
Kathleen and I have a third round of our BOM starting this fall. It will the the 4th Saturday of every month from 9:00-10:30 am at The Little General Fabric Boutique in Reynolda Village. The BOM will $25 per class and there will be six classes. We would love to have you join us for this great BOM. If you are interested, please feel free to contact me using the form below.
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Metro Rings
Sunday Sewing
Tillie’s Kaleidoscope Quilt
Isn’t Tillie’s Kaleidoscope quilt so fab! I had so much fun quilting this. These large spirals on a quilt is a first for me and I am so excited about how it turned out.
Quilt Top
Quilt Back
Making Progress
Scrappy Lemoyne Star Quilt Pattern
Lemoyne Star Quilt
Designed by Gina Allen
51” X 68”
The Lemoyne Star blocks were constructed using Deb Tucker’s Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star Ruler © and the Tucker Trimmer III© ruler.
1/8 yard of 12 Assorted Prints for Stars (1.5 yards total)
3½ yards Background Fabric for the Stars, Squares and Setting Triangles
3¾ yard Backing Fabric
½ yard Binding Fabric
59” x 76” Batting
Cutting Instructions:
Cut (1) 3 ¼” strip from each of the 12 Assorted Prints. These strips will be used for the points of the Lemoyne Star Block.
Background:
Cut (12) 4 ¾” strips from the background. These strips will be used for the background of the Lemoyne Star Blocks.
Cut (2) 12 ½” strips. Sub cut each 12 ½” strips into (3) 12 ½” squares for a total of (6) 12 ½” squares
Cut (2) 18 1/8” strips. Sub cut (3) 18 1/8” squares from these strips. Cut each 18 1/8” square diagonally twice (from upper left corner to lower right corner and upper right corner to lower left corner). These will be the setting triangles used in the sides, top and bottom of the quilt. A total of (10) setting triangles are needed.
From the fabric remaining from the 18 1/8” cut, cut (2) 9 3/8” squares. Sub cut each square once on the diagonal. These will be the (4) setting triangles used for the corners of the quilt.
Block Construction: Pair together a 3¼” strip with a 4 ¾” strip for the star block. You will need 6 pairs for the Star blocks. Each pair will yield enough to make 2 star blocks. (12) 12 ½” Lemoyne star blocks are used in this quilt. Using the directions provided with the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star Ruler, piece together 12 star blocks.
Layout the quilt referring to the quilt diagram. Sew the blocks together in diagonal rows. Press the seam allowances open.
Layer the quilt top with batting and backing. Quilt as desired.
From the binding fabric, cut (6) 2” strips for binding.
