This post is a part of the Little Miss Sawtooth quilt along that starts September 6, 2019 and ends January 10, 2020.
If this is the first time you are learning about this quilt along then please read this post to find out the intentions behind the quilt along and more details.
To view all the posts concerning this quilt along on my own blog, click here.
To view all of the posts that includes the patterns here at Havel’s Sewing, click here.
If you prefer a paper pattern, you’ll find it here.
Hello, hello! I’m hoping this post finds you in the midst of a lovely holiday season. The busyness of the season may cause many of you to fall a bit behind, but please don’t worry about that. Get things done in your own time and remember we are giving away prizes every two weeks to a winner who posts their progress, staying caught up on all the blocks is not a MUST. I know that many others have jumped ahead with finished quilt tops and I just want to remind everyone that Ginger Quilter is offering to quilt your Little Miss Sawtooth quilt with a 20% discount when you use code SAWTOOTH.
Let’s get to our last two star blocks, shall we?!
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This Week’s Task
Today we are working on Juliana and Sofia. Two very fun blocks! One traditional and one brand new.
Juliana
Juliana is a traditional churn dash block. The churn dash was one of the very first blocks I ever made when I first started quilting, and it’s a favorite of SO MANY quilters. I happen to have a sweet little churn dash quilt from my grandmother’s closet on my guest bed that I keep meaning to show you!
I’ve used Add it up in Cactus and Discovered Warmth in my block.
Tips + Thoughts
- Diagonal seam tape makes this one move quicker. I’m still so pleased with this product.
Click here for the Juliana pattern.
If you prefer to foundation paper piece instead of the way I’ve written the pattern, Nicole Buckley has generously provided us with a paper piecing pattern (you will need to already know how to paper piece). Find the paper piecing pattern for Juliana here.
Sofia
So Sofia is one of those blocks that you make and have to trim down. Think something similar to a granny square. You’ll need a 6.5″ square ruler, but I’m sure you have something that will work on hand, even the HST Square Up Ruler will work if you have that. If you take a look at the diagram, she’s not confusing. The block is very tight though. A scant 1/4″ seam allowance will be most helpful. I lost some of the corners in my own block, so I thought I’d warn you.
My fabrics are: Add it Up in cactus, Rose Tiles, and Bees and Bits.
Tips + Thoughts
- Use a scant 1/4″ seam.
- Double check that your ruler is centered and all corners are within the seam allowance when you trim down.
Click here for the Sofia pattern.
If you prefer to foundation paper piece instead of the way I’ve written the pattern, Nicole Buckley has generously provided us with a paper piecing pattern (you will need to already know how to paper piece). Find the paper piecing pattern for Sofia here.
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Giveaway Details
Just a reminder, you can enter the giveaway by posting your progress on Instagram using the #littlemisssawtoothQAL. Havel’s will be giving away random prizes to one winner each week. Winners will be chosen and announced on Instagram @Havels_Sewing every second Thursday after a pattern releases. You don’t have to be completed with each pattern release to win, you only have to post progress.
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So this will bring all the stars to a finish! If you’ve made it this far, give yourself a big pat on the back. You deserve it! That was a lot of different blocks! It’s easy breezing from this point. I’d love it if you posted a picture of all your stars together over on Instagram. I’m so excited to see them and ooh and aah over them with you.
Hugs and happy sewing and happy holidays!
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