Friday, January 15, 2021

Betsy's Blessing Tutorial Part Two

Hello Everyone,

In between working on the BOM for Marcus Fabrics, I've been working on Betsy's Blessing.  I still haven't decided how big or small I'm going to make this cutie.


You have to make a lot of strip sets, and half-square triangles for this little block.


I have a basket full of parts and pieces to make another 20 or so blocks.


Here's a tutorial to make the little sashing stars.
 
You will begin by cutting the following to make the sashing units.  
Cut a strip of yellow that measures 5" x width of fabric.  Then subcut it into 1-1/2" sections.
Cut a strip of red that measure 1" x width of fabric. Then subcut it into 1" squares


Draw a line on each one of the squares from corner to corner.  This is your stitching line.


Stitch directly on the line.

Trim the corners off 1/4" from the line.


Press each corner toward the red.


Now do the exact same procedure on the other corners.





Click HERE for the link to the first tutorial to make the blocks.  They are easy blocks to make, and you can use up a lot of scraps in the making.  I am only pulling fabric from my stash of Betsy Chutchian designs.  They all work so well together.

I don't know what I was thinking, but I decided to migrate the bookkeeping for my business to the online version of Quick Books on January 1st. I've been using the same software for 10 years.  You know that phrase about teaching an old dog new tricks?  Well, I'm not sure that it applies to this old dog.  I've been glued to my office chair for hours at a time.  I think I've finally got it figured out, and actually like the power of the new system.  The only problem is......when I loose my Internet connection, I'm up a creek without my accounting paddle.

On another note, I called our health care provider, and now we have an appointment to get the first installment of the vaccine.  I am so excited to get this process started in the next couple of weeks.  When I called, I was on hold for 2 hours and 10 minutes.....it was worth the wait even though I had to listen to the recorded message about 1,000 times.

I hope you all have a great weekend.  Since everyday seems the same here in the mountains, everyday is the weekend.

Soon,
Lynn





19 comments:

  1. Looks like I have to line up another quilt project - yippee! I've always loved this block, Lynn, and while my Betsy stash probably isn't anywhere near as large as yours (wink), I know I'll have enough! Terrific for getting an appointment for that all important Vaccination!! We have yet to hear, but I'm sure it's coming. Is November really looking like a reality?! Hugs!

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    1. I hope November isn't a reality. I cringed when I heard that on the news.

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    2. These blocks are lovely in Besty's fabrics.
      November? I missed that. What happens then?

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    3. November is the time we may be able to get back to our new normal. What about my retreats!

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    4. Yes, Yikes, that's a long time :-0 Another year without retreats is not a good thing!
      Hugs ((()))

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    5. Oh - I meant the retreat - did I miss something about November?

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    6. I heard we may be able to get back to normal by November.

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  2. The blocks are beautiful! I’m so excited you and Joe are receiving the vaccine! Lynn, I can help with your accounting so you can use your time to continue to inspire and teach us all.

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    1. I have never been this excited to get a shot! I do remember standing in line when I was little, waiting to get my polio vaccine.

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    2. At this point we can probably all ask “what the heck is normal?!”!

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  3. Love the blocks! The colors are great together. Another great quilt Lynn! Can't wait to see the finished quilt!

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    1. It is always so easy combining Betsy's fabrics. I haven't made a dent in my stash yet.

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  4. I L-O-V-E your comment, Linda!

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  5. you seem to have a magic touch with putting beautiful fabric colors together... or is it just the fabric line?

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    1. I give 95% of the credit to the fabric designer. I'll take 5% for deciding which fabrics go together with the fussy cut center. All of Betsy's fabrics play well with others.

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  6. I'm enjoying the joining of the stars and churn dash blocks, two of my favorites. I don't have any Betsy fabrics, so will work with my stash once again.

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    1. You have a wonderful stash to work from, Fran. I always say, use what you have.

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