JULY NEWSLETTER
Hello Quilting Friends,
Fourth of July weekend is here! We’re gearing up to celebrate with family and
friends, enjoy an outdoor BBQ or two, and for me—-I like to squeeze in a little quilting along the way. 😊
To celebrate this Holiday in quilting style, we have a special
15% OFF SALE
on all RED, WHITE and BLUE fabric categories.
Did you know that we have over 400 bolts of wide back quilting fabrics in stock to choose from!!! That is more than any other quilt retail store. So be sure to check out our website for all the new fabrics that arrived this summer.
END-OF-BOLT Discounts!! Be sure to check out the ON SALE section for the end-of-bolt remnants on sale. Remnants are a great way to add to your quilting stash at cut-rate prices!
Free Patriot Pattern
Where did the phrase: “54-40 or Fight!” originate??
It was the famous 1844 presidential campaign slogan of James Knox Polk that contributed to his unexpected victory. The slogan was named after a line of latitude that served as the northern border of Oregon at 54 degrees 40 minutes.
54-40 or Fight!!
Lap Quilt
Get Instructions Here
TIPS, TRICKS and TECHNIQUES
In quilting, we use a seam allowance of ¼” unless the pattern directs otherwise. The standard when quilting is a ¼” seam allowance for your pieced blocks. This ensures your seams don’t pull apart when the top is being quilted or during washing.
How do you know if your seam allowance is truly ¼”?? Sometimes it is hard to gauge just looking at it.
Here is a quick method to check your accuracy--
1. Cut 3, 1-inch strips of fabric abut 6 to 10 inches long.
2. Sew 2 of the strips together with what you think is a 1/4” seam allowance. Sometimes there are markings on your sewing machine. Some people use a piece of tape. We’ll call this Unit A.
3. Press the seam of Unit A to the left or right side (it doesn’t matter which.)
4. Sew the 3rd strip to a raw edge of Unit A using a ¼” seam allowance. We’ll call this piece Unit B.
5. Press the seam of Unit B in the same direction as Unit A.
6. Turn Unit B to the right side. Using your ruler, measure the center strip width. If your seam allowance is ¼” wide, the center strip width will measure exactly 1 inch.
7. If the measurement is more, or less, than 1 inch, repeat steps 1-6. But first adjust your needle, or marking tool (eg., painter’s tape mounted to your sewing machine), etc. to the left or right depending on what is needed to come closer to ¼”.
Finally, remember that 108" quilting fabric can be used for any quilting, sewing, or craft project. And--you need much less fabric than 44-45 wide fabric requires. Did you know that 2.5 yards of 108" backing is equivalent to 7+ yards of 44-45" wide fabric. Purchasing a wide-width fabric for your next project will save you time and money!!
And don't forget that if you are unsure if a fabric color or style is right for your project, we will be happy to send a complementary swatch to you upon request.
Have a Happy and Safe July 4th!!
Linda
Linda@LogCabinQuiltNSew.com
www.LogCabinQuiltNSew.com
703-586-3265
