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    Virtual Quilting Bee block #10

    Last Modified: July 12, 2013 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

    Here it is: Block #10 of the Virtual Quilting Bee! (I can’t believe how fast we are clipping along!)
    New? Wondering what the Virtual Quilting Quilting Bee is? Want to find tutorials for the past blocks? Go here.

    I am so excited to make this block. This one is taught by Leigh of Leedle Deedle Quilts. After you use the tutorial be sure to check out Leigh’s other quilts. She’s got some beauties!

    GO HERE FOR THE BLOCK TUTORIAL

    POST EDIT: my block ended up small, but one simple fix worked. Instead of cutting my corner triangles from two 2 ⅞″ blocks, I cut two 3 ⅛″ squares and cut them on the diagonal. Voila. My block was bigger. If yours, or any of your blocks, end up smaller than 8 ½″ unfinished, don’t panic. The layout for this quilt will solve any block sizing woes.
    Now that the Happy Go Lucky fabric collection is in shops, I want to give you the fabric requirements for fishing the full quilt before yardage starts disappearing.  I know it’s tricky to choose fabric when you don’t know exactly what you’re choosing for, but keep in mind that this quilt is going to be the same layout at as this sampler quilt.  

    With that here’s what you’ll need:

    Sashing fabric: 1 ½ yards (I’m using the white on white Lucky Penny dot)
    First border: ½ yard
    Outside border: 1 ½ yards
    Binding: ½ yard
    Backing 4 yards

    Keep in mind that the color you choose for the outside border, is going to become the dominant color in your quilt.

    For the corner stones and the fabric framing the blocks, you can use a variety of scraps from your fat eighth or fat quarter bundles. You will need at least 32 squares 6 ½″ x 6 ½″. Set them aside for framing the blocks at the end.

    You can find Happy Go Lucky yardage in these online retailers: Poppy Seed Fabrics, Southern Fabrics, Fabric Worm, Pink Castle Fabrics, The Little Fabric Shop, and the Fat Quarter Shop. 

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    1. Lynn

      July 12, 2013 at 10:20 am

      Oh, thanks for posting oer fabric requirements! I had forgot about All that "extra" stuff! Maybe I can start cutting out those corner stones! Or at least I can hope :0)

      Reply
    2. karen k

      July 12, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      I love the colors of the fabric in this quilt. So fresh and sweet.

      Reply
    3. mindingmomma

      July 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm

      I love the tone on tone block. It really catches the eye.

      Reply
    4. SHARM

      July 14, 2013 at 7:40 am

      Thanks for sharing, I am thinking of quilting need to start somewhere I like your blog and the clear instructions…

      Reply
    5. Thimbleanna

      July 14, 2013 at 8:57 am

      Very cute blocks Amy! And I LOVE your sampler quilt!!!

      Reply
    6. sfesta

      July 15, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      I really like this block and it was super easy to put together. Somehow mine came out 8.25 square…ahhh! AND I cannot, for the life of me, find a fabric combo for block #9. Sigh. I was doing so well! Got to get back on the horse before the next block pops up.

      Reply
    7. Lindy

      August 25, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Wow, I really love this quilt and the pattern.

      Reply

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