Duomo quilt sew-along

After a great experience that I had with my first ever organised Winterflake quilt sew along, I thought to offer another sew-along, with the only change that it will be organized via email subscription (totally free) and you will be able to get the videos and other information that way!

You can simply subscribe here, finding the subscription box on the right of my blog or by visiting my website where you can get the subscription box with a pop-up window or there's the area reserved for that at the bottom of my website's landing page.

As with Winterflake and my other tested quilt patterns, I can't thank enough to my amazing pattern testers who helped me so much during this journey. It's been so helpful to share the experience, the opinions and feedback in order to bring the better pattern and sewing results.   
There are so many possibilities to play with only 2 blocks, or just one, upon your liking and preferences. 
This pattern was quite challenging and is absolutely the most extensive pattern I ever wrote, because it has several layouts and sizes, so there was a lot going on behind the scenes, I will not lie. I almost quit with writing it, as I felt exhausted at one point. 

 There is also the BONUS-fat quarter variation for all those pre-cuts lovers.

"Duomo" quilt pattern was inspired with beautiful old tiles from the facade of The Duomo - Catedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - in Florence.

I am so happy to show you some of the versions that will be available.

The pattern will be available on November 1, and the sew-along will commence on November 2, the very next day. 

And November is not just another month; it's my birthday month, and this year, I'm celebrating it with all of you in the most creative way possible! Welcome to the "November Quilt Sew-Along Party!" 🎉

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, there's something magical about November that makes it the perfect time to embark on a cozy quilting adventure. 

And here's the twist: this sew-along will run through all five weeks of November, leading up to the most festive time of the year. By the end of it, you'll have a stunning quilt ready to grace your holiday parties and gatherings or maybe to have a perfect gift for that special person in your life.

Why a November Quilt Sew-Along?

 

November is more than just pumpkin spice lattes and Thanksgiving turkey (although those are pretty great too). It's a month of reflection, gratitude, and creativity. By stitching together our own unique quilt, we're not just creating a beautiful piece of art; we're crafting memories, warmth, and a sense of togetherness.

 

Here is the schedule:

·       Week One, November 2 -  Prep: Choose  + Cut Fabrics: pages 1, 2, 3 and 4

·       Week Two, November 9 - Make units and sub-blocks: pages 5, 6 and 7

·       Week Three, November 16 -  Make blocks : page 8

·       Week Four, November 23 - Quilt top assembly: pages 9, 10,11, 12 and 13

·       Week Five, November 30 - Finishing: pages 15 and 16

 

What to Expect:

The "November Quilt Sew-Along Party" is designed for quilters of all levels, from beginners eager to learn to seasoned pros looking for a fun project. Here's what you can expect:

Week 1: Gathering Supplies and Inspiration, Cutting and Preparing 

We kick off the party by sharing a list of supplies you'll need. Get ready to rummage through your fabric stash or head to your favorite quilt shop for some themed materials. I'll also dive into the inspiration behind my quilt design. I'll guide you through the process of cutting fabric with precision and care, sharing some tips for obtaining perfect units. But most importantly, I will try to give you some ideas and inspiration for choosing fabrics for your quilt. 

Week 2: Sewing units and Sub-Blocks!

We'll start sewing the units and sub-blocks together, exploring techniques to ensure perfect seams. Don't worry; we'll talk about that elusive scant 1/4-inch seam allowance too!

Week 3: Sewing Blocks!

 This is where the magic begins!

Week 4: Assembling the Quilt Top!

As November draws to a close, we'll assemble the quilt top, bringing all your hard work together. You'll start to see your quilt take shape, and the excitement will build!

Week 5: Quilting and Finishing (Nov 30)

In the final week, we'll delve into basting, quilting, binding and finishing touches. By the end of November, you'll have a beautiful, completed quilt to showcase proudly during the holiday season.

So, mark your calendars, set up your sewing space and prepare to celebrate my birthday month with creativity, camaraderie, and quilting joy. Let's make November unforgettable with the "November Quilt Sew-Along Party!" 

Sign-up for my newsletter to stay tuned for weekly updates, tips, and inspiration. 

Your quilt journey is about to begin, and I can't wait to sew along with you! 🎂🧵

Katarina

Florence illustration

 

Last year, when we had the chance to visit the beautiful city of Florence, I felt so inspired with everything we saw, that I had to draw/paint the city landscape.

I used the combination of watercolor and gouache and I truly enjoyed creating this city landscape and also using it for variety of products: prints, home decor and wallpaper too.

You can find the prints& home decor-stationary products in my Redbubble shop:

The wallpaper is coming in two variations:

In earthy colours and

Original, watercolor   

Spoonflower is offering also a variety of living & decor + bedding products that are great even because the repeat scale can be easily adjusted, upon needs.

So many possibilities to choose from;)

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions,

xx

Katarina

Winterflake quilt sew along - final week 6

Hello and welcome to the 6th week of the Winterflake quilt sew-along and thank you so much for following along!

Here are the previous posts if you are catching up only now:

- INTRODUCTION

- WEEK 1: choosing & cutting fabrics

- WEEK 2: making strip sets

- WEEK 3: making block's quarters

- WEEK 4: making blocks

- WEEK 5: quilt assembly

You can get my Winterflake quilt pattern any time and make this quilt pattern at your own pace!

This week we are finishing the quilt and I am sharing my process of quilt sandwiching and binding.

Here's the video:

Huge THANKS to everyone following and sewing along!

Till next time,

Katarina

Winterflake quilt sew along - week 5

Hello and welcome to the 5th week of our Winterflake quilt sew-along and thank you so much to everyone for following along!

Here are the previous posts if you are catching up only now:

- INTRODUCTION

- WEEK 1: choosing & cutting fabrics

- WEEK 2: making strip sets

- WEEK 3: making block's quarters

- WEEK 4: making blocks

You can get my Winterflake quilt pattern any time and make this quilt pattern at your own pace!

We are using the hashtag #winterflakequiltSAL on the social media for all the pictures during this quilt-along.

This week it's all about the quilt assembly and with these large blocks, it will go very fast!

While my throw size was so easy to assemble, there are baby and bed size of the pattern that are assembled on the diagonal or "on-point" layout, so I explained a few possible troubleshooting issues in the video.

My quilt pattern testers mainly chose to create this small size and you can check out their versions HERE.

There's only one last week left where I will share with you my process of finishing the quilt.

Bye till then,

Katarina

Winterflake quilt SAL-week 4

Hello and welcome to the 4th week of our Winterflake quilt sew-along and thank you so much to everyone for following along!

Here are the previous posts if you are catching up only now:

- INTRODUCTION

- WEEK 1: choosing & cutting fabrics

- WEEK 2: making strip sets

- WEEK 3: making block's quarters

You can get my Winterflake quilt pattern any time and make this quilt pattern at your own pace!

We are using the hashtag #winterflakequiltSAL on the social media for all the pictures during this quilt-along.

This week we are here to finally start assembling the blocks and you can also find all the needed informations with diagrams on the page 9 in the pattern.

 

You will see how surprisingly easy it will be, now that we have all the quarters and inner borders assembled and have cut all the big, 12.5" squares and rectangles in fabric A. 

I hope that you enjoyed this episode and that you have found something useful in my videos!

Best,

Katarina

Winterflake quilt SAL-week 3

Hello and welcome to the 3^rd week of our Winterflake quilt sew-along and thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Fabric + pattern giveaway!

As we assembled strips sets and have cut the strip units last week: this week, we are talking about quarter blocks making, which are needed to assemble the snowflake, I mean Winterflake blocks 1 and 2.

Here are the previous posts if you are catching up only now:

- INTRODUCTION

- WEEK 1: choosing & cutting fabrics

- WEEK 2: making strip sets

You can get my Winterflake quilt pattern any time and make this quilt pattern at your own pace!

We are using the hashtag #winterflakequiltSAL for all the pictures during this quilt-along.

This week we are here to finally start assembling the blocks, I mean block’s quarters, that you can also find on the pages 6, 7 and 8 in the pattern.

 

You will see how surprisingly easy it will be, now that we have all the units cut and strip units assembled. 

 

The basic, log cabin structure of quarters of quilt blocks 1 and 2 is a centre shape surrounded by strips, or “logs”. Use the table on the page 6 to create the required  number of blocks and   inner border units for your quilt size.

 

Using the diagrams provided in the pattern and paying close attention to the orientation of the Strip Set units, pin and sew logs.

We are starting with the simple 3.5” square in fabric C for the quarter 1, while

for the quarter 2, we are starting with the 3.5” square in fabric H.

We are making the quarter 1 in the video.

 

 

As you can see, the most important thing with sewing these log cabin structured blocks is to keep precise ¼” seam allowance, as with basically every quilt block.

I am sure that from this you can easily obtain all the blocks and assembly your quilt top too, but we will leave that for the next week. 

 

I hope that you enjoyed this shorter episode and that you found something useful in my videos!

 

Happy 4^th of July to all of you celebrating and see you next week!

Katarina