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SCRAPPY DRUNKARDS PATH

February 17, 2020 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

What do you do on a Saturday night when you’re battling a severe case of Vertigo and boredom? Create a scrappy drunkards path quilt hanging of course.

With all joking aside, the Vertigo is really starting to get to me. I have been dealing with it for months and my Dr. has prescribed medication for it, which helps, but doesn’t make it go away. I will be starting Physical Therapy in March, which was the soonest they could get me in to try and treat it. I pray that they can get this under control, because it is hard to basically do anything when you’re always dizzy. This includes walking in the mall. If you know anything about me, you know how much I love to shop! This stuff is driving me crazy!

Alright, enough about me! Let’ talk about quilting. I was bored and since I have unfinished space on my walls, I figured I would make something for the empty wall behind me where I record my YouTube videos. I wasn’t sure what I was going to use, so I just pulled some random fat quarters and fabric that I had in my stash. I was actually kind of worried because the fabrics that I chose didn’t go together at all. But I thought, “what the heck,” so I decided to give it a try.

Why am I rambling? Anyway, to make a long story short, I used my AccuQuilt Go BIG to cut the pieces out. The Drunkards Path die was new to me, as my husband bought it for me for Christmas. I just hadn’t had the time to open it up and use it. Well…I’m glad I finally did because it was so easy and turned out amazing. I cut 6 layers of each piece at one time. All perfectly cut! I absolutely love my AccuQuilt! It is one of the Best things that I have ever purchased for myself. If you have ever considered getting one, I highly recommend it. It makes cutting so much easier and faster and allows you more time to sew.

If you are interested in purchasing an AccuQuilt, click the link below.

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Here is what I put together. I literally took me an hour to cut and sew the entire thing together. I’m not finished with it, but an hour to cut, piece and press is pretty impressive and honestly, since my Vertigo was in full swing, an hour was about all that I could handle.

I just love the way that this turned out! It is absolutely stunning and I cannot wait to make more. I’m thinking maybe a quilt throw next time.

I love the pattern this creates. There is so much going on in this block. I did cut mine down to 13” blocks, so it is perfect wall hanging size. I’m wanting to add a border, but I will need to play with it, because sometimes less is more and that might be the case with this one since it is so busy.

If you are interested in purchasing the Drunkards Path Die, you can get it here: http://shrsl.com/24gwr

Please note that if you purchase through any of my links that I will make a small commission as these are affiliate links and I am an affiliate. I always appreciate your support as it helps me to purchase items for tutorials and upgrade equipment I use to teach you new techniques. 🙂

That’s all I have for now. Check back on my YouTube channel. I am considering making this as a tutorial. Happy Quilting! Keep on Craftin’!

Peace, Love and Happiness,

Anisa

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BLOCK OF THE MONTH- FEBRUARY

February 7, 2020 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

QUILT BLOCK OF THE MONTH- FEBRUARY

SHOOFLY QUILT BLOCK

Welcome Quilter’s! I am so excited to be doing the Block of the Month this year. Each month we we’ll be making a quilt block that will be put into a quilt sampler at the end of the year. There will be 12 blocks in total and some will be easy and some will be difficult. I will teach you how to make each one via video instruction. Make sure that you are following me on YouTube and are Subscribed so that you can be notified each time I upload a new video.

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Fabric Needed:

I am using a fat quarter bundle that I have had laying around for a couple of years. You can use whatever you have in your stash. I recommend having a half yard of each fabric color so that you have enough fabric on hand and in case you make an error, you will still be able to make the block. It is always better to have more fabric on hand than to not. Also, I recommend having a variety of lights, darks and mediums.

About the Quilt Block:

This month we are making the Shoofly Pattern. You can make several designs and variations with the Shoofly Pattern.

Below is a photo of the Shoofly Block that I made for our sampler quilt.

For this particular block, you will either need to cut 5″ squares or use a charm pack.

You will need:

2- 5″ Light Colored Squares

4- 4 1/2″ Light Colored Squares

2- 5″ Dark Colored Squares

1- 4 1/2″ Dark Colored Square

After you have sewn the blocks together to make your 1/2 square triangles, you will need to trim your blocks down to 4 1/2″ squares.

VIEW THE FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE:

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EASY TUMBLER BABY QUILT

January 31, 2020 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

EASY TUMBLER BABY QUILT

Thank you for your support! This is my first attempt at publicly sharing one of my design layouts. Please note that the fabric was purchased from my local quilt shop and I used the AccuQuilt 3 1/2″ Tumbler die, which I will link to below in case you are interested in purchasing it. Please note that if you purchase through any of my links, I will make a small commission as I am an affiliate. I have also included a link via Amazon to purchase the Missouri Star Quilt Company Tumbler Set for those that do not have a cutting machine.

ACCUQUILT:

AccuQuilt Cutters, Dies and Mats

http://shrsl.com/23bmm

3 1/2” Tumbler (3” Finished)

http://shrsl.com/23bjq

Fabric Cutters I Use:

AccuQuilt GO ME : I use this for smaller projects and applique’

http://shrsl.com/23bm8

GO BIG Electric Cutter: I use this when I am cutting a lot of pieces or larger dies.

http://shrsl.com/23bmf

Missouri Star Quilt CO Tumbler Quilting Ruler Bundle:

https://amzn.to/2tfRUvO

I have created this design pattern so that you will know where to place each tumbler piece in the quilt. I have based this off of using 4 fabrics. You may use whatever fabrics you like and how ever many you would like. I have seen some beautiful scrap quilts made using this particular tumbler die.

VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Here is my video showing you how to assemble the blocks.

FREE PATTERN:

TUMBLER BABY QUILT PATTERN

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FINISHED BABY QUILT – JUST IN TIME FOR MY GRANDSONS ARRIVAL 🙂

CRAFT ROOM OVERHAUL PART 2

January 30, 2020 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

CRAFT ROOM OVERHAUL PART 2

I don’t know if you know this about me, but I’m about to spill the beans. I absolutely love organization and having a place for all of my crafting and quilting supplies in one place so that I have access to them when I need them.

However, this craft room overhaul has been a real pain in the butt. It has taken me far longer than I ever would have thought. I know, first world problems. I totally get that, but the struggle is real. Working full-time and coming home to work in my quilting room has been a challenge for me and it’s taken me about 2 weeks to get this far and I’m still not done.

I’m not complaining though. Just stating facts. So…if you decide to overhaul your space like I am, set some realistic expectations, because clearly, I thought I could have this all done in a weekend. Hahahahaha! I know, I’m laughing with you!

Moving along, here we have an old tv cart where I once stored notepads of paper, rubber bands and other miscellaneous items in my craft room. It was the perfect solution for what I had been wanting for a very long time. I just wasn’t sure how to achieve it until now.

And what I wanted was a mobile ironing and cutting station that I could have right next to my sewing machine. It sometimes takes longer to complete a quilt block when you have several seams to press and your ironing table or board is not near by. So, this was my solution to that problem.

We purchased 4 – 1″ Roller Ball Bearings at $1.99 each from Harbor Tool and Freight.

CLICK HERE FOR ROLLER BALL BEARING

Then my husband cut 4 wood blocks 2 1/4″ X 3″ so that we could accurately screw into the bottom of the tv cart without going all the way through the cart. The video will explain it better, I promise. Also, don’t be like me and split the wood. HA! I must admit, I was having way too much fun with the power tools.

So once the roller balls were on, then it was time for me to give the tv cart a little make over. So for this, I used Cricut Adhesive Foil. You will want to prep the wood before you do this, otherwise, it won’t stick to the surface and it will continually come up. That is a very important tip!

Anyway, back to the adhesive foil. I used Stainless Steel, Stainless Teal and Coral Pink in Matte, for the top of the cart.

FIND CRICUT ADHESIVE FOIL HERE!

That’s all there is too it! This was a really fun and easy project to do. Check out the video below.

CRAFT/QUILT ROOM OVERHAUL PART 1

And here is the final product! If you decide to make one of your own, please feel free to share your pictures with me at:

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CRAFT/QUILT ROOM OVERHAUL PART 1

January 21, 2020 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

CRAFT & QUILT ROOM IDEAS

Have you always wanted a beautiful space to craft or quilt in but could never afford the price tag that came along with it? In this tutorial, I show you how I am overhauling my quilting and crafting space on a budget. Believe it or not, I purchased all 5 of these the bookshelves for under $200. I have a very large space that I needed to fill so you could definitely get away with less if you were working in a smaller space. For storage boxes, I recommend looking at Walmart, IKEA or Dollar Tree. That is where I have purchased all of my storage items. If you are interested in purchasing these bookshelves, you can find them at the link below.

Mainstay’s White Bookshelf

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4 PATCH TABLE TOPPER

January 16, 2020 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

4 PATCH TABLE TOPPER

Welcome to the 4 Patch Table Topper! In this tutorial, I teach you how to make a beautiful bow tie/ hour glass design with a pinwheel in the middle, all using the 4 patch block that we made for the January Block of the Month.

It is important to note that this tutorial is different from the actual block that we made for the month. I am just showing you other ways and designs that you can make with that particular block.

Supplies Needed:

8- 7″ Squares (2 different fabrics- Preferably one solid and one print)

Batting

1/2 Yard of Backing

Thread

Sewing Machine

Rotary Cutter

Cutting Mat

Quilting Ruler

Scissors

Pins or Quilting Clips

VIEW THE FULL TUTORIAL HERE:

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BLOCK OF THE MONTH- JANUARY

January 15, 2020 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

Block of the Month- January

Welcome Quilter’s! I am so excited to be doing the Block of the Month this year. Each month we will be making a quilt block that will be put into a quilt sampler at the end of the year. There will be 12 blocks in total and some will be easy and some will be difficult. I will teach you how to make each one via video instruction. Make sure that you are following me on YouTube and Subscribed so that you can be notified each time I upload a new video.

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Fabric Needed:

About the Quilt Block:

This month we are making a 4 Patch. You can make several designs and variations with a 4 Patch. The 4 Patch is a simple block but can make some beautiful designs. Below is a photo of the 4 Patch Block that I made for our sampler quilt.

For this particular block, you will need to cut your squares 7″ X 7″. We are going to be making this into a 12″ X 12″ block at the end. We will not be squaring up any blocks until the very end of the project at the end of the year.

Block of the Month- January

Below is a picture of a design that you can make with a 4 Patch. I will be making a table topper with this design to demonstrate how beautiful it can be. Make sure you are following me on YouTube so that you can see the end result. I will be demonstrating how to make variations with most of the blocks that make.

Make sure to watch the full tutorial here:

Block of the Month- January

10,000 YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS GIVEAWAY!

December 10, 2019 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

10,000 YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS GIVEAWAY!

The Crafty Author hit 10,000 YouTube Subscriber’s and as a way for thanking you for all of your support, I am having a giveaway to celebrate! There will be one winner for each item, so 2 winners in total. If you are located in the United States, please enter using the link that says US. If you are located outside of the United States, please enter using the link that says INTERNATIONAL. Thank you for your support and GOOD LUCK!!! AccuQuilt is not affiliated with or responsible for this giveaway. Anisa at The Crafty Author is and will notify winners and distribute prizes to those winners. Winners will be notified within 48 hours of contest ending. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize after being notified via email. If there is no response, a new winner will be chosen and the original winner will forfeit their win due to non response.

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