1 00:00:01,090 --> 00:00:02,939 (light instrumental music) 2 00:00:02,939 --> 00:00:03,908 - Hi, I'm Susan. 3 00:00:03,908 --> 00:00:07,394 Welcome to week four of our Log Cabin Quilting classes. 4 00:00:07,394 --> 00:00:10,989 We've already made a square within a square pillow cover, 5 00:00:10,989 --> 00:00:14,070 a very traditional baby quilt with a modern twist 6 00:00:14,070 --> 00:00:16,825 with our fabric choices and block settings, 7 00:00:16,825 --> 00:00:19,817 and a super minimal modern crosses trivet 8 00:00:19,817 --> 00:00:21,288 and table order set. 9 00:00:21,288 --> 00:00:22,963 All of those have a lot in common. 10 00:00:22,963 --> 00:00:25,871 They use straight lines, even piecing and very 11 00:00:25,871 --> 00:00:29,590 very traditional light and dark colored arrangements. 12 00:00:29,590 --> 00:00:31,885 This week, we're going in a different direction, 13 00:00:31,885 --> 00:00:35,150 making a huge oversized wonky log cabin block, 14 00:00:35,150 --> 00:00:37,401 and slicing it up into four quarters, 15 00:00:37,401 --> 00:00:41,568 for a tote bag that's a little unexpected and very fun. 16 00:00:41,670 --> 00:00:44,837 This wonky block uses a center square, 17 00:00:44,949 --> 00:00:47,310 just as our other log cabin blocks do. 18 00:00:47,310 --> 00:00:49,947 But the difference is since we've sliced it up, 19 00:00:49,947 --> 00:00:53,035 it's isolated in one corner of the design, 20 00:00:53,035 --> 00:00:57,202 leaving the same logs that frame a traditional block, 21 00:00:58,158 --> 00:01:01,337 using patterns and solids radiating out 22 00:01:01,337 --> 00:01:03,504 from one corner and so on. 23 00:01:06,225 --> 00:01:07,682 I love this design because no two 24 00:01:07,682 --> 00:01:11,640 are exactly alike, not even on the same tote bag. 25 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:15,223 I chose soft beautiful colors to complement 26 00:01:15,972 --> 00:01:20,104 these vibrant prints, so are a little easier on the eye. 27 00:01:20,104 --> 00:01:21,909 But you can still mix and match everything 28 00:01:21,909 --> 00:01:23,343 that appeals to you. 29 00:01:23,343 --> 00:01:26,813 I love mid century, so that's what I was drawn to most. 30 00:01:26,813 --> 00:01:29,280 The lining is one more chance to use color 31 00:01:29,280 --> 00:01:31,453 in any way that jumps out at you. 32 00:01:31,453 --> 00:01:33,133 I love this orange print, 33 00:01:33,133 --> 00:01:35,564 but you could go much more calm, use a solid, 34 00:01:35,564 --> 00:01:38,240 or anything else that appeals to you most. 35 00:01:38,240 --> 00:01:40,401 As you can see, the same block is framed 36 00:01:40,401 --> 00:01:42,734 with more of a focused solid 37 00:01:43,220 --> 00:01:45,376 from the center of the print. 38 00:01:45,376 --> 00:01:48,483 And each side of the tote bag will be a little different. 39 00:01:48,483 --> 00:01:51,122 Before we get into materials, cutting and piecing, 40 00:01:51,122 --> 00:01:55,068 let me show you what the original giant block looks like. 41 00:01:55,068 --> 00:01:57,795 This wonky square within a square is built 42 00:01:57,795 --> 00:01:59,463 with a very simple formula. 43 00:01:59,463 --> 00:02:03,032 An oversized center is trimmed at an angle, 44 00:02:03,032 --> 00:02:05,281 and the successive logs adding. 45 00:02:05,281 --> 00:02:09,448 Repeat that design in alternate angled variations. 46 00:02:09,467 --> 00:02:11,831 We'll start with choosing our prints. 47 00:02:11,831 --> 00:02:14,737 This is very individual and of course you can use 48 00:02:14,737 --> 00:02:17,084 whatever you're most drawn to. 49 00:02:17,084 --> 00:02:20,584 I chose three mid century inspired designs 50 00:02:21,463 --> 00:02:23,843 that you'll need about a yard and a quarter of total 51 00:02:23,843 --> 00:02:25,593 for the three prints. 52 00:02:26,136 --> 00:02:29,469 This is enough for piecing a giant block 53 00:02:29,521 --> 00:02:31,618 plus lining for a tote bag. 54 00:02:31,618 --> 00:02:33,431 And you'll have lots of scraps left over 55 00:02:33,431 --> 00:02:35,348 for other fun projects. 56 00:02:36,076 --> 00:02:40,243 You'll also need about a half yard total of two solids. 57 00:02:40,351 --> 00:02:42,161 We'll cut these into two inch strips, 58 00:02:42,161 --> 00:02:44,838 and I'll tell you the exact dimensions as we go. 59 00:02:44,838 --> 00:02:46,444 I chose aqua and gray. 60 00:02:46,444 --> 00:02:50,277 But any that compliment your prints are ideal. 61 00:02:50,404 --> 00:02:53,761 The secret to this sturdy bag is just mid weight 62 00:02:53,761 --> 00:02:57,218 or light weight canvas in a neutral color. 63 00:02:57,218 --> 00:02:59,425 Just make sure it's not so dark that it might 64 00:02:59,425 --> 00:03:01,808 show through your fabric during your piecing. 65 00:03:01,808 --> 00:03:03,590 Instead of batting like a quilt, 66 00:03:03,590 --> 00:03:05,336 we'll top stitch our blocks 67 00:03:05,336 --> 00:03:08,890 to this canvas backing to give it more stability. 68 00:03:08,890 --> 00:03:12,157 Last, you'll need straps for the tote bag, 69 00:03:12,157 --> 00:03:14,240 in a complimentary color. 70 00:03:14,316 --> 00:03:16,841 I used one inch wide cotton webbing, 71 00:03:16,841 --> 00:03:18,337 but you can use anything else 72 00:03:18,337 --> 00:03:20,385 that appeals to you most. 73 00:03:20,385 --> 00:03:22,724 I chose this black and aqua for my cotton webbing, 74 00:03:22,724 --> 00:03:25,417 because I loved how it related to my focus prints, 75 00:03:25,417 --> 00:03:27,911 but you can go as bold or as neutral as you want. 76 00:03:27,911 --> 00:03:30,829 For my straps, I used a yard and a half, 77 00:03:30,829 --> 00:03:33,471 54 inches of strap length total, 78 00:03:33,471 --> 00:03:35,285 for two 28 inch straps, 79 00:03:35,285 --> 00:03:38,058 but if you like your tote bag longer or shorter, 80 00:03:38,058 --> 00:03:41,151 you can adjust that to whatever you prefer. 81 00:03:41,151 --> 00:03:45,029 Let's get started cutting our first center square. 82 00:03:45,029 --> 00:03:47,596 Cutting an oversized center square is always fun 83 00:03:47,596 --> 00:03:49,420 because you can choose whatever parts 84 00:03:49,420 --> 00:03:50,702 of a print you like most if you're using 85 00:03:50,702 --> 00:03:53,142 something graphic like this one. 86 00:03:53,142 --> 00:03:56,809 First, I'll cut my selvedges off at the side 87 00:03:58,780 --> 00:04:02,113 leaving plenty of fabric to choose from. 88 00:04:06,656 --> 00:04:07,982 I'll use a smaller quilt ruler 89 00:04:07,982 --> 00:04:10,701 for isolating my center square area. 90 00:04:10,701 --> 00:04:13,232 By week four you should have some practice 91 00:04:13,232 --> 00:04:16,524 cutting the straight line, logs and centers. 92 00:04:16,524 --> 00:04:19,249 But this one is really fun since it's bigger. 93 00:04:19,249 --> 00:04:21,557 We'll have a chance to kind of choose 94 00:04:21,557 --> 00:04:23,355 what we wanna work with. 95 00:04:23,355 --> 00:04:25,715 I like to find a center point even on a fabric 96 00:04:25,715 --> 00:04:28,632 as playful and graphic as this one. 97 00:04:29,643 --> 00:04:31,759 The three and a half inch mark 98 00:04:31,759 --> 00:04:35,553 will be the midpoint of my eventual seven inch square. 99 00:04:35,553 --> 00:04:38,244 Working with my three and a half inch line 100 00:04:38,244 --> 00:04:40,887 I align it with the straight line of this 101 00:04:40,887 --> 00:04:43,554 and I'll go ahead and trim here, 102 00:04:46,206 --> 00:04:48,539 extending this to the edge of the fabric. 103 00:04:48,539 --> 00:04:50,978 This will be the top of my seven inch square. 104 00:04:50,978 --> 00:04:52,843 Now I'll define the outer edge 105 00:04:52,843 --> 00:04:54,242 of my center square. 106 00:04:54,242 --> 00:04:58,409 Again, I'll orient with my three and a half inch mark. 107 00:04:59,844 --> 00:05:04,011 I'll make a cut here always cutting away from myself 108 00:05:04,540 --> 00:05:06,207 and bring this down. 109 00:05:12,554 --> 00:05:14,291 This is almost ready but I just need 110 00:05:14,291 --> 00:05:16,874 to trim away the extra yardage. 111 00:05:16,990 --> 00:05:19,687 This ruler is six by 12 so it's a little shorter 112 00:05:19,687 --> 00:05:22,345 on this end than seven inches but very useful 113 00:05:22,345 --> 00:05:26,012 for lining things up and getting them ready. 114 00:05:27,310 --> 00:05:28,711 Now I'll just flip my fabric 115 00:05:28,711 --> 00:05:31,297 so I can use my right hand to continue cutting 116 00:05:31,297 --> 00:05:34,047 instead of having to change sides 117 00:05:34,203 --> 00:05:36,370 and cut with my left hand. 118 00:05:38,215 --> 00:05:42,298 Now using my seven inch mark on my quilting ruler 119 00:05:42,528 --> 00:05:45,611 I have this edge we've already chosen 120 00:05:46,549 --> 00:05:49,717 and I'll begin trimming as soon as I have 121 00:05:49,717 --> 00:05:52,775 everything square and neat at the corners. 122 00:05:52,775 --> 00:05:56,858 Cutting seven inches so I'll trim away this area. 123 00:05:59,502 --> 00:06:01,233 Again lining up my seven inches 124 00:06:01,233 --> 00:06:02,569 I know I can just keep going 125 00:06:02,569 --> 00:06:04,736 to the edge of the fabric. 126 00:06:05,631 --> 00:06:07,659 I really like how this is centered. 127 00:06:07,659 --> 00:06:09,109 It has a lot of playful movement 128 00:06:09,109 --> 00:06:12,203 and a good color mix from this larger repeat. 129 00:06:12,203 --> 00:06:14,291 Finally I'll trim this bottom edge 130 00:06:14,291 --> 00:06:16,698 so it's a perfect seven inch square. 131 00:06:16,698 --> 00:06:19,284 Using my cutting mat with clearly marked inch marks 132 00:06:19,284 --> 00:06:21,178 I can double check that this is 133 00:06:21,178 --> 00:06:23,845 a neat perfect seven inch width. 134 00:06:24,312 --> 00:06:26,535 I'll rotate to the side one last time 135 00:06:26,535 --> 00:06:28,618 so I can trim more easily 136 00:06:29,687 --> 00:06:32,104 and arrange my quilting ruler 137 00:06:32,749 --> 00:06:35,916 so that it's exactly seven inches over 138 00:06:37,938 --> 00:06:39,727 and I'll just trim away this final strip 139 00:06:39,727 --> 00:06:41,810 leaving a perfect square. 140 00:06:45,250 --> 00:06:46,813 Our center square's all set 141 00:06:46,813 --> 00:06:48,852 and I've done the rest of my cutting already 142 00:06:48,852 --> 00:06:50,953 so let me show you what else you'll need 143 00:06:50,953 --> 00:06:52,786 to cut for this block. 144 00:06:53,735 --> 00:06:55,775 The first tier of logs radiating out 145 00:06:55,775 --> 00:06:58,410 from the center square will be a two inch strip 146 00:06:58,410 --> 00:07:01,073 by the width of fabric off the bolt 147 00:07:01,073 --> 00:07:02,428 of one of your solids. 148 00:07:02,428 --> 00:07:03,511 I chose aqua. 149 00:07:03,761 --> 00:07:07,842 I liked how playful it was next to my main design. 150 00:07:07,842 --> 00:07:10,925 Next you'll introduce a nice wide log 151 00:07:11,566 --> 00:07:13,712 of a second print that has a lot 152 00:07:13,712 --> 00:07:15,328 of relation to the first one. 153 00:07:15,328 --> 00:07:17,000 You could also repeat the same fabric 154 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:18,508 if you really like the way 155 00:07:18,508 --> 00:07:21,175 that one looks divided by color. 156 00:07:22,271 --> 00:07:25,053 You'll need two four and a half inch wide strips 157 00:07:25,053 --> 00:07:28,886 also cut the width of the fabric off the bolt. 158 00:07:31,428 --> 00:07:35,345 Framing this area will be your alternate solid. 159 00:07:37,030 --> 00:07:39,210 I used a calm, serene gray. 160 00:07:39,210 --> 00:07:41,271 Also if you have leftover strips 161 00:07:41,271 --> 00:07:43,757 in the baby quilt project, these are the same width. 162 00:07:43,757 --> 00:07:45,640 This is the same color fog that I used 163 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:47,914 in that baby quilt two weeks ago. 164 00:07:47,914 --> 00:07:50,497 You'll need two two inch strips 165 00:07:50,570 --> 00:07:51,485 also the width of the bolt 166 00:07:51,485 --> 00:07:55,652 and that will continue to grow your square larger. 167 00:07:56,366 --> 00:08:00,116 The last row of logs for this oversized block 168 00:08:00,501 --> 00:08:03,334 repeats your center square fabric. 169 00:08:03,417 --> 00:08:05,753 You can also mix in a new fabric entirely 170 00:08:05,753 --> 00:08:08,389 or repeat the same one throughout if you prefer 171 00:08:08,389 --> 00:08:11,889 but I really liked using my mobiles again. 172 00:08:11,921 --> 00:08:13,650 The way that this one works 173 00:08:13,650 --> 00:08:15,866 every block is just a little different 174 00:08:15,866 --> 00:08:18,458 so when I gave you fabric requirements at the beginning 175 00:08:18,458 --> 00:08:21,115 I mentioned that you'll have some scraps left over. 176 00:08:21,115 --> 00:08:24,037 I've made this block four times and three of those times 177 00:08:24,037 --> 00:08:27,954 two width of the bolt strips, three inches wide 178 00:08:28,239 --> 00:08:31,648 was the perfect amount for my final row of logs. 179 00:08:31,648 --> 00:08:33,672 The fourth time I needed I needed a few more inches 180 00:08:33,672 --> 00:08:35,567 so be sure that you've got your extra fabric handy 181 00:08:35,567 --> 00:08:37,579 in case your block's grown a little larger 182 00:08:37,579 --> 00:08:41,033 from this wonky unpredictable piecing style. 183 00:08:41,033 --> 00:08:45,200 This bag is reinforced with soft or mid weight canvas. 184 00:08:46,489 --> 00:08:48,678 You don't wanna use a really thick, thick 185 00:08:48,678 --> 00:08:52,789 heavy canvas here unless you want a very stiff bag. 186 00:08:52,789 --> 00:08:55,077 I like this more flexible style 187 00:08:55,077 --> 00:08:57,039 and it's a little easier to sew. 188 00:08:57,039 --> 00:09:00,706 This will give your bag stability and shape. 189 00:09:01,268 --> 00:09:03,366 You'll need two 14 inch squares 190 00:09:03,366 --> 00:09:05,096 of this softer mid weight canvas. 191 00:09:05,096 --> 00:09:08,762 It replaces the batting essentially in this bag project. 192 00:09:08,762 --> 00:09:12,382 Last you'll need two 14 inch squares of a lining fabric. 193 00:09:12,382 --> 00:09:13,965 I love this orange. 194 00:09:15,475 --> 00:09:17,641 It has so much life and vibrancy. 195 00:09:17,641 --> 00:09:19,201 You can also repeat one of your 196 00:09:19,201 --> 00:09:21,723 front of the block fabrics if you prefer. 197 00:09:21,723 --> 00:09:24,196 Your finished tote will be about 12 inches square. 198 00:09:24,196 --> 00:09:25,538 It's very sturdy so it's perfect 199 00:09:25,538 --> 00:09:27,716 for a few library books, a sewing project 200 00:09:27,716 --> 00:09:30,170 or maybe bringing your lunch along to the park. 201 00:09:30,170 --> 00:09:34,170 Let's get started making the heart of the block. 202 00:09:34,448 --> 00:09:36,236 Instead of our other approaches 203 00:09:36,236 --> 00:09:38,389 in the first three projects in the series, 204 00:09:38,389 --> 00:09:41,972 we'll start by slicing our center square up 205 00:09:42,193 --> 00:09:45,234 instead of making sure it's neat and straight. 206 00:09:45,234 --> 00:09:47,446 I use a simple formula to make this block. 207 00:09:47,446 --> 00:09:49,985 You can go in your own direction if you'd prefer. 208 00:09:49,985 --> 00:09:52,629 But this one I know makes a very simple, 209 00:09:52,629 --> 00:09:54,907 very centered design that's perfect 210 00:09:54,907 --> 00:09:56,619 for slicing into four quarters. 211 00:09:56,619 --> 00:09:58,092 Let's look at the finished block 212 00:09:58,092 --> 00:10:00,011 to get an idea of how you'll start cutting. 213 00:10:00,011 --> 00:10:03,761 As you can see, this seven inch center square 214 00:10:03,850 --> 00:10:07,100 has diagonal cuts at the top and bottom 215 00:10:07,737 --> 00:10:09,617 that give it a wonky definition 216 00:10:09,617 --> 00:10:11,676 rather than that perfect 90 degree angle 217 00:10:11,676 --> 00:10:13,943 we've gotten used to with log cabin. 218 00:10:13,943 --> 00:10:16,412 Trimming above and below give it the beginning 219 00:10:16,412 --> 00:10:19,829 of this interesting diagonal arrangement. 220 00:10:20,090 --> 00:10:24,257 I'll begin by cutting those wonky diagonals here and here. 221 00:10:26,774 --> 00:10:28,502 Your quilt ruler should be lined up 222 00:10:28,502 --> 00:10:30,213 with one corner of your center square. 223 00:10:30,213 --> 00:10:32,915 You don't wanna lose a lot of fabric to this cut. 224 00:10:32,915 --> 00:10:36,448 It's more creating a new diagonal line for the top edge. 225 00:10:36,448 --> 00:10:38,473 I like to cut less than an inch total 226 00:10:38,473 --> 00:10:41,556 at my angle so that I'm still leaving 227 00:10:42,417 --> 00:10:44,917 a lot of space for the design. 228 00:10:45,823 --> 00:10:49,990 I'll make it about three quarters of an inch this time. 229 00:10:51,541 --> 00:10:55,541 Now I'll repeat the process on the opposite side 230 00:10:59,256 --> 00:11:02,089 making a bit of a trapezoid shape. 231 00:11:02,585 --> 00:11:04,737 Again, orient your fabric so it's a neat 232 00:11:04,737 --> 00:11:06,654 90 degree angle square, 233 00:11:08,008 --> 00:11:12,091 set your quilting ruler down, meeting this corner 234 00:11:13,847 --> 00:11:15,890 and cut a little less than an inch 235 00:11:15,890 --> 00:11:18,473 at the widest end of the angle. 236 00:11:19,613 --> 00:11:22,801 This is totally up to you how dramatic you make the cut 237 00:11:22,801 --> 00:11:26,134 but I liked how this created a trapezoid 238 00:11:27,204 --> 00:11:29,621 that still suggests a square. 239 00:11:30,614 --> 00:11:32,050 We're ready to add the first log 240 00:11:32,050 --> 00:11:36,003 now that our center square has been cut at diagonals. 241 00:11:36,003 --> 00:11:37,931 To join my center square to the first log 242 00:11:37,931 --> 00:11:41,348 I've got my fabrics right sides together, 243 00:11:42,953 --> 00:11:45,195 oriented along the long edge, 244 00:11:45,195 --> 00:11:46,480 leaving a little space here 245 00:11:46,480 --> 00:11:48,813 because of the wonky piecing 246 00:11:49,121 --> 00:11:51,579 and I'm using a quarter inch piecing foot, 247 00:11:51,579 --> 00:11:55,579 normal stitch length and neutral colored thread. 248 00:12:07,388 --> 00:12:09,649 To trim the first log so I can continue stitching 249 00:12:09,649 --> 00:12:12,649 unlike right angle log cabin piecing 250 00:12:12,695 --> 00:12:15,004 I'm gonna use a rotary cutter and quilt ruler 251 00:12:15,004 --> 00:12:17,165 to make sure my angle is correct. 252 00:12:17,165 --> 00:12:18,678 With wonky piecing you often need 253 00:12:18,678 --> 00:12:20,432 to go on a diagonal and I don't wanna lose 254 00:12:20,432 --> 00:12:23,445 too much fabric by just trimming with my scissors. 255 00:12:23,445 --> 00:12:25,416 This is actually a straight cut 256 00:12:25,416 --> 00:12:27,532 but to trim my wonky blocks in general 257 00:12:27,532 --> 00:12:29,810 I'd like to use my quilting ruler 258 00:12:29,810 --> 00:12:33,977 and rotary cutter instead of scissors for better accuracy. 259 00:12:34,093 --> 00:12:36,462 I'm also taking away this edge 260 00:12:36,462 --> 00:12:38,605 since we're using straight lines. 261 00:12:38,605 --> 00:12:40,381 Now I'll add my second log. 262 00:12:40,381 --> 00:12:42,103 It's always a good idea when you're wonky piecing 263 00:12:42,103 --> 00:12:44,925 to leave a little extra fabric ahead 264 00:12:44,925 --> 00:12:47,700 so you don't end up with a missing chunk 265 00:12:47,700 --> 00:12:49,467 when you start to piece the next log. 266 00:12:49,467 --> 00:12:52,597 I'm gonna stitch forward, reinforcing this seam 267 00:12:52,597 --> 00:12:54,216 in the direction of my sewing, 268 00:12:54,216 --> 00:12:57,299 radiating out from the center square. 269 00:13:08,701 --> 00:13:10,833 Now it's time to trim with the rotary cutter 270 00:13:10,833 --> 00:13:14,416 and quilt ruler again to capture this line. 271 00:13:16,940 --> 00:13:18,770 Align your quilt ruler with this diagonal side 272 00:13:18,770 --> 00:13:22,473 of your block, including the log you just sewed 273 00:13:22,473 --> 00:13:25,890 and cut it so that it continues that line 274 00:13:27,030 --> 00:13:29,297 instead of a straight which would make 275 00:13:29,297 --> 00:13:31,964 this crucial triangle disappear. 276 00:13:32,145 --> 00:13:35,505 Before we add our third log, I'll flip my block 277 00:13:35,505 --> 00:13:37,302 and trim away this extra. 278 00:13:37,302 --> 00:13:38,663 As you can see, the fact that I left 279 00:13:38,663 --> 00:13:42,795 a little at the beginning means that we can capture 280 00:13:42,795 --> 00:13:45,572 this angle instead of again losing 281 00:13:45,572 --> 00:13:48,822 that little triangle to a straight cut. 282 00:13:55,564 --> 00:13:57,525 We're ready to stitch our next log. 283 00:13:57,525 --> 00:13:59,182 Adding my third log the same way 284 00:13:59,182 --> 00:14:02,323 as the last two with the same quarter inch seam allowance 285 00:14:02,323 --> 00:14:06,156 and stitching to the very edge of my diagonal. 286 00:14:16,193 --> 00:14:19,193 Time to trim this following the line 287 00:14:19,274 --> 00:14:20,857 of this wonky side. 288 00:14:23,346 --> 00:14:25,929 I'll trim my log just like this 289 00:14:26,096 --> 00:14:28,350 leaving the same diagonal line. 290 00:14:28,350 --> 00:14:31,036 Again, a little more fabric than if I'd cut it straight 291 00:14:31,036 --> 00:14:33,408 at a 90 degree angle with scissors. 292 00:14:33,408 --> 00:14:35,799 I love how adding these logs really amplifies 293 00:14:35,799 --> 00:14:38,044 that wonky trapezoidal shape. 294 00:14:38,044 --> 00:14:40,758 Again, I'll flip my block and trim 295 00:14:40,758 --> 00:14:43,341 this little extra bit of fabric 296 00:14:43,904 --> 00:14:47,904 that we started with that last piecing sequence. 297 00:14:48,930 --> 00:14:51,242 I'm ready to add the fourth log to this block. 298 00:14:51,242 --> 00:14:53,649 Again I'm leaving just a bit at the beginning 299 00:14:53,649 --> 00:14:55,363 to account for any angle differences 300 00:14:55,363 --> 00:14:57,532 when I'm trimming in a minute 301 00:14:57,532 --> 00:15:00,365 and stitching right sides together 302 00:15:00,492 --> 00:15:02,756 and just as in our other log cabin piecing 303 00:15:02,756 --> 00:15:05,339 you'll see that this fourth log 304 00:15:05,441 --> 00:15:07,924 includes an opposite direction facing seam 305 00:15:07,924 --> 00:15:09,586 so make sure you stitch over it 306 00:15:09,586 --> 00:15:13,753 so that it lies flat, radiating out from the center. 307 00:15:25,877 --> 00:15:29,544 Make our last cut and have our center square 308 00:15:29,608 --> 00:15:32,358 and first log tier ready to trim. 309 00:15:32,999 --> 00:15:37,166 I've kept this diagonal line true to the wonky cutting 310 00:15:39,024 --> 00:15:42,212 and I'll just from the front side this time 311 00:15:42,212 --> 00:15:44,879 trim away this little extra bit. 312 00:15:50,055 --> 00:15:52,007 Now I'll give my block a quick press 313 00:15:52,007 --> 00:15:55,689 back and then front, using a little spray starch 314 00:15:55,689 --> 00:15:57,439 for crisper pressing. 315 00:15:59,179 --> 00:16:01,846 I'm pressing away from my center 316 00:16:02,212 --> 00:16:04,879 to reinforce the seam direction. 317 00:16:06,297 --> 00:16:08,797 So my seams lie nice and flat. 318 00:16:26,675 --> 00:16:28,227 Your block may look just a little different 319 00:16:28,227 --> 00:16:29,523 from this one at this point. 320 00:16:29,523 --> 00:16:30,769 DOn't worry about that at all. 321 00:16:30,769 --> 00:16:32,353 This is a very individual project 322 00:16:32,353 --> 00:16:33,824 and because of the wonky cuts, 323 00:16:33,824 --> 00:16:35,907 no two are exactly alike. 324 00:16:39,629 --> 00:16:41,575 It's time to trim my pressed block 325 00:16:41,575 --> 00:16:44,640 on all four sides for an even more wonky line. 326 00:16:44,640 --> 00:16:46,954 Let me show you what the finished block 327 00:16:46,954 --> 00:16:50,787 looks like for an idea of these diagonal cuts. 328 00:16:52,458 --> 00:16:54,078 Here's our center square 329 00:16:54,078 --> 00:16:56,453 with the diagonal cuts above and below. 330 00:16:56,453 --> 00:16:59,128 You'll notice both sides are still straight 331 00:16:59,128 --> 00:17:03,097 at the same angle I cut the seven inch square originally. 332 00:17:03,097 --> 00:17:05,764 To achieve a look like this one, 333 00:17:05,780 --> 00:17:08,447 I'll use my same quilting ruler. 334 00:17:08,613 --> 00:17:12,153 Starting at the top, I'll arrange my quilt ruler 335 00:17:12,153 --> 00:17:14,570 orienting against this corner 336 00:17:14,698 --> 00:17:16,881 just as I did for my first cuts on the center square 337 00:17:16,881 --> 00:17:21,048 and take off about this much of my surrounding logs. 338 00:17:21,889 --> 00:17:24,083 Do something similar at the bottom, 339 00:17:24,083 --> 00:17:25,885 cutting a little more dramatic angle 340 00:17:25,885 --> 00:17:28,479 for an interesting piece and look. 341 00:17:28,479 --> 00:17:30,597 Because I'm right handed, I'll rotate my block 342 00:17:30,597 --> 00:17:33,847 for my cutting so it's a little easier. 343 00:17:36,644 --> 00:17:37,666 I'm taking off a little less 344 00:17:37,666 --> 00:17:40,416 than an inch at the widest point. 345 00:17:49,551 --> 00:17:52,014 Now I'll rotate my block again 346 00:17:52,014 --> 00:17:54,514 and make my cut on the bottom. 347 00:17:59,436 --> 00:18:01,249 I love the trapezoid shape 348 00:18:01,249 --> 00:18:03,344 so for the right and left side of my block 349 00:18:03,344 --> 00:18:06,112 I'm going to trim them smaller at the top 350 00:18:06,112 --> 00:18:09,284 and wider at the bottom for that effect. 351 00:18:09,284 --> 00:18:11,784 Always cut away from your body 352 00:18:12,945 --> 00:18:14,809 and remember just like squaring up 353 00:18:14,809 --> 00:18:18,976 a perfectly straight block as we have in other classes 354 00:18:19,085 --> 00:18:23,252 always be sure to cut a little cautiously the first time. 355 00:18:24,121 --> 00:18:25,492 You don't wanna take away too much 356 00:18:25,492 --> 00:18:27,423 with a huge dramatic angle 357 00:18:27,423 --> 00:18:29,696 that will bite too much of your block. 358 00:18:29,696 --> 00:18:32,446 This is my second trapezoid side. 359 00:18:35,018 --> 00:18:38,185 So now my center square and first logs 360 00:18:38,662 --> 00:18:41,245 are ready to add the next tier. 361 00:18:42,512 --> 00:18:44,097 You'll add a generously wide 362 00:18:44,097 --> 00:18:47,930 four and a half inch strip of a second fabric. 363 00:18:48,037 --> 00:18:50,485 I chose these spoons in the same collection 364 00:18:50,485 --> 00:18:51,652 as my mobiles. 365 00:18:52,150 --> 00:18:53,888 You'll need two strips total 366 00:18:53,888 --> 00:18:55,974 because as our block grows 367 00:18:55,974 --> 00:18:57,639 you'll need more and more width 368 00:18:57,639 --> 00:19:00,413 to continue the perimeter stitching. 369 00:19:00,413 --> 00:19:02,910 Remember you'll always piece your shortest log 370 00:19:02,910 --> 00:19:06,410 in this case, the top of my center square. 371 00:19:06,890 --> 00:19:09,162 You should be getting pretty good at this by now 372 00:19:09,162 --> 00:19:13,245 after all these straight line log cabin piecings. 373 00:19:14,010 --> 00:19:16,348 If your fabric strips come just slightly less aligned 374 00:19:16,348 --> 00:19:20,515 just stop sewing and give them a little realignment. 375 00:19:26,725 --> 00:19:29,260 Now we'll trim this wider fabric log 376 00:19:29,260 --> 00:19:32,321 the same way we did the narrower one. 377 00:19:32,321 --> 00:19:35,488 First I'll trim this beginning segment 378 00:19:37,753 --> 00:19:40,335 so it neatly follows that diagonal line. 379 00:19:40,335 --> 00:19:43,502 If you over cut anywhere you can always change the lines. 380 00:19:43,502 --> 00:19:45,651 This isn't a precision piecing. 381 00:19:45,651 --> 00:19:48,484 You can even things right back out 382 00:19:49,062 --> 00:19:50,312 just like this. 383 00:19:58,296 --> 00:19:59,743 Align your quilt ruler 384 00:19:59,743 --> 00:20:02,467 with that wonky edge of your block 385 00:20:02,467 --> 00:20:05,634 and then trim this log the same angle. 386 00:20:08,029 --> 00:20:09,751 You'll notice at this point 387 00:20:09,751 --> 00:20:11,383 that these are already starting to look 388 00:20:11,383 --> 00:20:13,876 a little asymmetrical and off balance 389 00:20:13,876 --> 00:20:16,041 which is exactly what I wanted. 390 00:20:16,041 --> 00:20:17,795 I'm gonna stitch all the way down 391 00:20:17,795 --> 00:20:20,098 and now that you're adding wider logs, 392 00:20:20,098 --> 00:20:22,700 this seam will be much longer each time 393 00:20:22,700 --> 00:20:24,200 you turn a corner. 394 00:20:38,461 --> 00:20:39,964 You'll have this spoons print 395 00:20:39,964 --> 00:20:43,214 is multidirectional so adding at angles 396 00:20:43,511 --> 00:20:46,502 doesn't really change the overall effect. 397 00:20:46,502 --> 00:20:49,902 I'll go ahead and trim both sides of this new log 398 00:20:49,902 --> 00:20:53,735 so they follow the existing line of the block. 399 00:20:54,056 --> 00:20:56,973 Remember as your logs grow outward, 400 00:20:57,050 --> 00:21:00,800 you'll have a longer and longer area to trim. 401 00:21:06,588 --> 00:21:08,283 This is a great example of exactly why 402 00:21:08,283 --> 00:21:11,283 I left extra fabric as we mentioned. 403 00:21:12,713 --> 00:21:16,880 You can get a neater angle to continue piecing from. 404 00:21:21,588 --> 00:21:24,505 Let's make sure this is long enough 405 00:21:28,289 --> 00:21:29,161 for our next log. 406 00:21:29,161 --> 00:21:30,105 We've got plenty of extra fabric 407 00:21:30,105 --> 00:21:31,961 but as you can see we'll move to a new strip 408 00:21:31,961 --> 00:21:34,461 for that fourth and final log. 409 00:21:34,505 --> 00:21:36,438 Aligning right sides together again 410 00:21:36,438 --> 00:21:38,135 and leaving a little extra fabric 411 00:21:38,135 --> 00:21:40,552 I'll stitch on this next log. 412 00:21:55,870 --> 00:21:59,629 To trim this at the angle just as we have before 413 00:21:59,629 --> 00:22:03,712 I'll follow the diagonal line of this wonky edge. 414 00:22:07,734 --> 00:22:10,234 Here's my angle for this side. 415 00:22:12,400 --> 00:22:16,215 As you can see I just made it with this extra fabric. 416 00:22:16,215 --> 00:22:19,048 You'll continue piecing this block 417 00:22:19,276 --> 00:22:21,391 adding logs in the same way. 418 00:22:21,391 --> 00:22:23,141 The fourth side here. 419 00:22:24,012 --> 00:22:25,816 Let me show you my finished block 420 00:22:25,816 --> 00:22:29,137 for an idea of how you'll continue to grow yours outward. 421 00:22:29,137 --> 00:22:32,387 You'll add your fourth log of this tier 422 00:22:32,818 --> 00:22:36,643 along this diagonal edge just as you did the first three. 423 00:22:36,643 --> 00:22:39,166 Now you can see in my final block 424 00:22:39,166 --> 00:22:43,083 how I wonky cut each side of this tier of logs. 425 00:22:44,768 --> 00:22:47,101 You'll create these types of angles 426 00:22:47,101 --> 00:22:51,268 to continue adding interest to this whole perimeter. 427 00:22:51,585 --> 00:22:53,335 The next row of logs. 428 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:58,607 Your second alternate solid will be a two inch strip 429 00:22:58,836 --> 00:23:00,606 just as you added here. 430 00:23:00,606 --> 00:23:03,236 But as you can see, you will not trim 431 00:23:03,236 --> 00:23:06,903 the outer edges of this tier of logs at all. 432 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:10,967 This will stay the same width to frame 433 00:23:11,083 --> 00:23:12,609 what we've already created. 434 00:23:12,609 --> 00:23:15,967 Then repeat your focus center square print 435 00:23:15,967 --> 00:23:18,717 as three inch logs on the outside 436 00:23:20,310 --> 00:23:22,310 of this calm solid tier. 437 00:23:23,635 --> 00:23:26,802 This is the final tier that you'll add 438 00:23:27,908 --> 00:23:30,359 and ironically instead of cutting this one wonky 439 00:23:30,359 --> 00:23:31,997 we'll cut it straight. 440 00:23:31,997 --> 00:23:33,440 You'll use your quilting ruler 441 00:23:33,440 --> 00:23:36,383 to trim this block to 22 inches square 442 00:23:36,383 --> 00:23:39,051 and then we'll slice it into four even quarters 443 00:23:39,051 --> 00:23:41,204 that will become the sides of tote bags. 444 00:23:41,204 --> 00:23:45,121 Use your cutting mat to center this large block 445 00:23:47,993 --> 00:23:51,072 so you can find the midpoint at 11 inches. 446 00:23:51,072 --> 00:23:52,592 You'll see that my block is just 447 00:23:52,592 --> 00:23:55,384 a fraction of an inch smaller in a few places. 448 00:23:55,384 --> 00:23:56,945 That's totally fine. 449 00:23:56,945 --> 00:23:58,419 When we assemble the bag 450 00:23:58,419 --> 00:24:00,000 we'll be using a half inch seam allowance 451 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:02,833 so it'll all fold right into that. 452 00:24:03,287 --> 00:24:05,370 Arrange your block evenly 453 00:24:05,451 --> 00:24:07,868 so that it's straight aligned 454 00:24:08,043 --> 00:24:12,210 and you'll find your midpoint at the 11 inch mark. 455 00:24:12,554 --> 00:24:16,137 Holding your quilting ruler firmly in place 456 00:24:16,749 --> 00:24:19,312 broidery cut right down the center 457 00:24:19,312 --> 00:24:22,145 of the block to divide it in half. 458 00:24:28,604 --> 00:24:30,384 You'll see that there's just a slight difference 459 00:24:30,384 --> 00:24:32,727 in size with the center square 460 00:24:32,727 --> 00:24:36,227 but you have two halves of the same design 461 00:24:36,291 --> 00:24:38,458 each one with differences. 462 00:24:38,893 --> 00:24:42,560 Now we'll cut each of these two into halves. 463 00:24:44,261 --> 00:24:46,511 Again aligning the same way 464 00:24:48,713 --> 00:24:52,713 using the cutting mat to orient our center line. 465 00:24:54,949 --> 00:24:57,116 Find my 11 inch mark again 466 00:25:01,144 --> 00:25:03,144 and cut away from myself 467 00:25:04,329 --> 00:25:06,246 to create two quarters. 468 00:25:07,531 --> 00:25:10,721 I'll go ahead and cut the third and fourth quarters too 469 00:25:10,721 --> 00:25:14,638 and then we can save them for another tote bag. 470 00:25:15,857 --> 00:25:18,440 I like to look back at my block 471 00:25:18,984 --> 00:25:21,734 after it's been cut into quarters 472 00:25:23,898 --> 00:25:27,147 to see how the angles and lines relate to each other. 473 00:25:27,147 --> 00:25:29,006 I really like the way this quarter looks. 474 00:25:29,006 --> 00:25:32,673 I'm gonna use it for my first tote bag side. 475 00:25:33,404 --> 00:25:36,272 You can mix and match whichever two of the four you like 476 00:25:36,272 --> 00:25:38,766 and save the others for another project. 477 00:25:38,766 --> 00:25:41,349 To complete this block I'll add 478 00:25:41,478 --> 00:25:45,228 another solid logs tier around all four sides 479 00:25:47,575 --> 00:25:49,992 of this quarter block evenly. 480 00:25:50,183 --> 00:25:52,118 I'm using the same two inch width 481 00:25:52,118 --> 00:25:54,292 that I did to piece here and here. 482 00:25:54,292 --> 00:25:57,015 I'm choosing gray although for the opposite side 483 00:25:57,015 --> 00:25:59,582 of my bag I'll use aqua just for fun. 484 00:25:59,582 --> 00:26:01,642 We'll add the final tier of logs 485 00:26:01,642 --> 00:26:05,088 just as if this block is a giant center square 486 00:26:05,088 --> 00:26:07,423 but just take a little care with these seams 487 00:26:07,423 --> 00:26:11,423 because we'll stitch over a few more than usual. 488 00:26:11,582 --> 00:26:13,588 Now that I'm piecing straight again 489 00:26:13,588 --> 00:26:15,147 I don't need to leave extra fabric 490 00:26:15,147 --> 00:26:17,119 at the beginning of my seam 491 00:26:17,119 --> 00:26:19,669 and I'll stitch forward being careful 492 00:26:19,669 --> 00:26:23,252 when I pass over each of these seams as I go. 493 00:26:23,252 --> 00:26:25,011 I'll stitch the end of the fabric 494 00:26:25,011 --> 00:26:28,511 just like a normal log to a center square. 495 00:26:36,978 --> 00:26:39,723 Because I'm just adding a 90 degree angle 496 00:26:39,723 --> 00:26:42,640 instead of cutting anything further 497 00:26:44,107 --> 00:26:46,623 in an unpredictable way, I can just 498 00:26:46,623 --> 00:26:48,072 use my scissors at the machine. 499 00:26:48,072 --> 00:26:49,544 Go ahead and add your next three logs 500 00:26:49,544 --> 00:26:50,883 the same was as the first 501 00:26:50,883 --> 00:26:55,050 and then we'll press and square up when you're done. 502 00:27:04,518 --> 00:27:07,518 I'll press and square up this block. 503 00:27:07,979 --> 00:27:10,479 I'll add a little spray starch 504 00:27:11,321 --> 00:27:14,821 and press the back always away from center 505 00:27:16,282 --> 00:27:20,115 just as I would a traditional log cabin block. 506 00:27:40,915 --> 00:27:42,078 You'll do the same process 507 00:27:42,078 --> 00:27:44,578 for the back of your tote bag. 508 00:27:45,266 --> 00:27:47,433 I chose aqua fabric to add 509 00:27:47,784 --> 00:27:50,784 as logs all the way around my block, 510 00:27:52,171 --> 00:27:56,338 pressed and squared up the same way as the first one. 511 00:27:57,391 --> 00:28:01,058 (gentle instrumental music) 512 00:28:03,330 --> 00:28:05,647 When I made the quilting cotton version 513 00:28:05,647 --> 00:28:09,480 of this bag with the quarter wonky log cabins, 514 00:28:10,676 --> 00:28:12,291 I knew I wanted to make a second version 515 00:28:12,291 --> 00:28:14,305 that was totally different 516 00:28:14,305 --> 00:28:17,722 and I came by the Woolen Mills store here 517 00:28:17,981 --> 00:28:20,522 and found all fabrics from the bins 518 00:28:20,522 --> 00:28:23,939 which are by the pound instead of yardage 519 00:28:24,015 --> 00:28:26,682 and ended up choosing two prints 520 00:28:27,777 --> 00:28:31,418 and two solids to mix into a quarter log cabin design 521 00:28:31,418 --> 00:28:34,918 the same way but just a much bigger scale. 522 00:28:35,142 --> 00:28:37,642 This is the blanket header bin 523 00:28:38,132 --> 00:28:41,484 which can really be anything from smaller cuts 524 00:28:41,484 --> 00:28:44,587 that are left over from garments or blankets 525 00:28:44,587 --> 00:28:47,708 to these really amazing blanket header pieces. 526 00:28:47,708 --> 00:28:49,926 These fabrics are so beautiful. 527 00:28:49,926 --> 00:28:52,843 I love how even just partial pieces 528 00:28:53,449 --> 00:28:56,587 are as stunning as the original symmetrical designs 529 00:28:56,587 --> 00:28:59,587 would be at the middle of a blanket. 530 00:28:59,660 --> 00:29:02,821 So we're gonna go look at the giant rolls. 531 00:29:02,821 --> 00:29:03,904 Yes, hide it. 532 00:29:07,673 --> 00:29:11,006 Do you think that we can come visit you? 533 00:29:11,877 --> 00:29:14,080 I didn't wanna startle her. 534 00:29:14,080 --> 00:29:16,747 This is more of the same carding 535 00:29:17,289 --> 00:29:19,736 in a lightweight jacquard that is 536 00:29:19,736 --> 00:29:21,546 just absolutely beautiful to sew with 537 00:29:21,546 --> 00:29:24,921 and I love how here at the Woolen Mills store 538 00:29:24,921 --> 00:29:27,254 you can see full width rolls 539 00:29:28,166 --> 00:29:31,083 of their yardage as well as scraps. 540 00:29:34,283 --> 00:29:37,598 But some of these beautiful Indian trade blanket designs 541 00:29:37,598 --> 00:29:39,931 have been in the line for decades 542 00:29:39,931 --> 00:29:42,848 and they'll bring in new color ways 543 00:29:43,124 --> 00:29:45,179 and the American Indian College Fund 544 00:29:45,179 --> 00:29:47,790 does commemorative blankets each year 545 00:29:47,790 --> 00:29:49,733 that are often designed by artists 546 00:29:49,733 --> 00:29:51,788 who work directly with Pendleton 547 00:29:51,788 --> 00:29:53,862 to use their own motifs and colors 548 00:29:53,862 --> 00:29:56,779 and culturally significant designs. 549 00:29:56,943 --> 00:30:00,007 They do have a really cool, not to drag you 550 00:30:00,007 --> 00:30:01,997 all over the store but they do have a really cool 551 00:30:01,997 --> 00:30:04,747 like an old display at the front. 552 00:30:05,331 --> 00:30:08,410 Yeah, there's two places that you might wanna consider 553 00:30:08,410 --> 00:30:12,577 just for quick looks cause they're just beautiful. 554 00:30:12,681 --> 00:30:15,848 (mellow guitar music) 555 00:30:31,172 --> 00:30:35,005 Smooth your canvas down as if it were batting. 556 00:30:37,435 --> 00:30:38,852 You won't need any backing fabric 557 00:30:38,852 --> 00:30:41,602 because this is so tightly woven. 558 00:30:45,113 --> 00:30:47,280 Arrange your block over it 559 00:30:48,488 --> 00:30:50,405 so that the sides meet. 560 00:30:51,399 --> 00:30:53,320 It's fine if there's some minor differences 561 00:30:53,320 --> 00:30:54,266 if from your squaring up 562 00:30:54,266 --> 00:30:57,683 or from slight wonky piecing differences. 563 00:30:59,173 --> 00:31:01,430 For this quilting project, I wanted to use 564 00:31:01,430 --> 00:31:04,716 geometric lines that follow my wonky piecing 565 00:31:04,716 --> 00:31:07,840 to reinforce it and add some dramatic angles. 566 00:31:07,840 --> 00:31:10,757 I'll stitch paralleling a seam line 567 00:31:13,006 --> 00:31:15,673 on either side of it, filling in 568 00:31:17,179 --> 00:31:19,762 the entire block like a puzzle. 569 00:31:20,155 --> 00:31:21,822 Like every other quilting project, 570 00:31:21,822 --> 00:31:23,686 I'll do the central area first 571 00:31:23,686 --> 00:31:25,828 and then move outward so that everything 572 00:31:25,828 --> 00:31:27,701 stays smooth and aligned. 573 00:31:27,701 --> 00:31:29,659 There's no need to baste a project 574 00:31:29,659 --> 00:31:31,090 this small and this flat. 575 00:31:31,090 --> 00:31:32,401 You may put in a few pins 576 00:31:32,401 --> 00:31:33,921 if you'd like to for reference 577 00:31:33,921 --> 00:31:36,312 but I've tried a few of these and it's worked just fine 578 00:31:36,312 --> 00:31:39,395 with a fabric clinging to the canvas. 579 00:31:39,425 --> 00:31:41,396 I've changed to a standard pressing foot 580 00:31:41,396 --> 00:31:42,762 for this topstitching. 581 00:31:42,762 --> 00:31:45,062 I'm also using light gray thread 582 00:31:45,062 --> 00:31:49,062 that is compatible with my main solid I've added 583 00:31:49,067 --> 00:31:52,198 and a standard stitch length of about two and a half. 584 00:31:52,198 --> 00:31:54,100 For my topstitching just as I have 585 00:31:54,100 --> 00:31:56,159 in other quilting projects that follow seams 586 00:31:56,159 --> 00:31:58,492 or geometric straight lines, 587 00:31:58,588 --> 00:32:01,505 I'll use the seam line as my guide. 588 00:32:01,849 --> 00:32:04,143 Just stitching slightly to one side. 589 00:32:04,143 --> 00:32:06,303 This outline quilting will reinforce 590 00:32:06,303 --> 00:32:09,220 the wonky lines of the piece block. 591 00:32:19,952 --> 00:32:23,350 I'll stop about a stitch length or so ahead 592 00:32:23,350 --> 00:32:26,350 of my corner, lift the presser foot, 593 00:32:27,602 --> 00:32:31,769 pivot 90 degrees or the diagonal of the wonky stitching 594 00:32:33,530 --> 00:32:37,088 and continue to follow the line to the edge of the block. 595 00:32:37,088 --> 00:32:39,714 You don't need to quilt a project like this one heavily. 596 00:32:39,714 --> 00:32:42,455 Just following the seam lines on either side 597 00:32:42,455 --> 00:32:45,372 will keep each of these two fabrics 598 00:32:45,825 --> 00:32:47,992 aligned together smoothly. 599 00:33:04,907 --> 00:33:07,602 Now I'll stitch a few stitches ahead 600 00:33:07,602 --> 00:33:10,000 and turn a corner again to follow this seam 601 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:12,167 in the opposite direction. 602 00:33:18,168 --> 00:33:21,501 One more turn and I can follow this line 603 00:33:22,534 --> 00:33:24,701 all the way to the corner. 604 00:33:36,143 --> 00:33:38,533 From this point, I'll stitch forward 605 00:33:38,533 --> 00:33:42,616 and then catch my aqua and patterned fabric seams 606 00:33:42,943 --> 00:33:44,543 reinforcing it on both sides 607 00:33:44,543 --> 00:33:47,543 just as I did this first gray match. 608 00:34:01,664 --> 00:34:03,286 To stop exactly where you want to 609 00:34:03,286 --> 00:34:04,944 to turn these tight corners 610 00:34:04,944 --> 00:34:06,438 you may wanna use your flywheel 611 00:34:06,438 --> 00:34:08,293 to make a couple of manual stitches 612 00:34:08,293 --> 00:34:10,659 instead of keeping on with the foot pedal 613 00:34:10,659 --> 00:34:14,409 and possibly overshooting where you wanna go. 614 00:35:00,840 --> 00:35:04,673 Now that I've reached another edge of my block 615 00:35:06,829 --> 00:35:09,305 I'll stitch forward to catch this seam 616 00:35:09,305 --> 00:35:10,888 I haven't sewn yet. 617 00:35:55,577 --> 00:35:57,916 Smooth your fabric so it lies 618 00:35:57,916 --> 00:36:00,345 neat and flat against the canvas 619 00:36:00,345 --> 00:36:04,428 if you notice it getting a little puffy or curvy. 620 00:36:21,655 --> 00:36:25,411 Once I've quilted all the center seams on both sides 621 00:36:25,411 --> 00:36:28,380 I'll move to the perimeter of the block 622 00:36:28,380 --> 00:36:30,709 tracing both the inner and outer perimeter 623 00:36:30,709 --> 00:36:33,459 of those last tier of solid logs. 624 00:36:59,533 --> 00:37:01,488 When I reach a starting point like this, 625 00:37:01,488 --> 00:37:03,905 the perimeter of my stitches, 626 00:37:03,918 --> 00:37:07,166 I'll reduce my stitch length to about .5 627 00:37:07,166 --> 00:37:10,749 to do a few lock stitches to seal the seam. 628 00:37:10,808 --> 00:37:12,579 You can also do this at the beginning 629 00:37:12,579 --> 00:37:15,912 of your quilting when you meet it again. 630 00:37:28,531 --> 00:37:31,261 Just like a quilt sandwich with batting 631 00:37:31,261 --> 00:37:35,011 we'll take any small edges off the perimeter. 632 00:37:44,800 --> 00:37:46,883 It's okay if you come near the stitch line. 633 00:37:46,883 --> 00:37:49,246 This will all disappear into the seam allowance. 634 00:37:49,246 --> 00:37:51,537 It's totally normal if your canvas 635 00:37:51,537 --> 00:37:54,537 and piece top have shifted a little. 636 00:37:54,624 --> 00:37:56,670 Just make sure they're smoothly aligned 637 00:37:56,670 --> 00:37:58,139 and there are no bubbles 638 00:37:58,139 --> 00:38:00,889 or folds in your fabric sandwich. 639 00:38:29,731 --> 00:38:31,125 I've already quilted, pressed 640 00:38:31,125 --> 00:38:34,153 and squared up my aqua dominant block 641 00:38:34,153 --> 00:38:36,446 for the other side of the tote bag. 642 00:38:36,446 --> 00:38:39,446 As you can see, the thread stitching 643 00:38:41,059 --> 00:38:44,142 follows the lines all over the block. 644 00:38:44,294 --> 00:38:45,468 It's like a puzzle. 645 00:38:45,468 --> 00:38:47,685 There's no wrong way to go. 646 00:38:47,685 --> 00:38:51,270 Just keep stitching in whatever direction works best. 647 00:38:51,270 --> 00:38:53,802 I changed to my aqua thread for my top stitching 648 00:38:53,802 --> 00:38:56,021 on this block but you can use as bold 649 00:38:56,021 --> 00:38:58,230 or as complementary a thread as you like 650 00:38:58,230 --> 00:39:00,959 for your topstitching on your tote bag block. 651 00:39:00,959 --> 00:39:03,310 Speaking of color choices, I wanted to show you 652 00:39:03,310 --> 00:39:05,672 a couple of the rough draft blocks I made 653 00:39:05,672 --> 00:39:07,943 when I was finalizing this design. 654 00:39:07,943 --> 00:39:09,932 It's the same wonky piecing style 655 00:39:09,932 --> 00:39:11,454 radiating out from a center square 656 00:39:11,454 --> 00:39:12,850 but for this one you can see 657 00:39:12,850 --> 00:39:14,532 that instead of the soft gray 658 00:39:14,532 --> 00:39:16,364 that we went with for the final 659 00:39:16,364 --> 00:39:19,364 I used a green and my middle pattern 660 00:39:21,405 --> 00:39:25,572 was the very bright orange I'm now using for my lining. 661 00:39:25,691 --> 00:39:27,839 I felt like these competed 662 00:39:27,839 --> 00:39:30,422 with the patterns and the aqua, 663 00:39:30,789 --> 00:39:32,446 kind of stealing some attention from them 664 00:39:32,446 --> 00:39:34,036 so I decided to redistribute the way 665 00:39:34,036 --> 00:39:36,597 the colors worked throughout the block. 666 00:39:36,597 --> 00:39:38,769 The other one I made was even bolder 667 00:39:38,769 --> 00:39:42,735 with green as a surround and that same orange fabric. 668 00:39:42,735 --> 00:39:45,390 One way that's fun and a great way to use up scraps 669 00:39:45,390 --> 00:39:49,557 is to mix in an alternate piece into a log randomly 670 00:39:50,589 --> 00:39:53,567 or where it looks good picking up other colors 671 00:39:53,567 --> 00:39:55,025 throughout the block. 672 00:39:55,025 --> 00:39:59,192 The front and back are done so let's assemble the bag. 673 00:39:59,674 --> 00:40:03,314 Here you'll see the front and back of my tote. 674 00:40:03,314 --> 00:40:06,570 I just checked and they're just about exactly the same size. 675 00:40:06,570 --> 00:40:08,526 If they aren't you can even yours up 676 00:40:08,526 --> 00:40:12,693 and make sure they measure 14 inches or very close to it 677 00:40:12,911 --> 00:40:15,483 and they should be square, not a rectangle 678 00:40:15,483 --> 00:40:18,170 or different measurements on one dimension. 679 00:40:18,170 --> 00:40:21,436 We'll place our two front and back pieces 680 00:40:21,436 --> 00:40:23,019 right sides facing. 681 00:40:24,499 --> 00:40:26,677 I like to orient mine so my center square 682 00:40:26,677 --> 00:40:28,411 is at the top, what will become 683 00:40:28,411 --> 00:40:30,586 the top edge of my tote bag. 684 00:40:30,586 --> 00:40:34,336 Leaving that top edge open, align your blocks 685 00:40:36,300 --> 00:40:40,467 and begin pinning along both sides and the bottom. 686 00:40:44,325 --> 00:40:46,135 The canvas is a little tighter weave 687 00:40:46,135 --> 00:40:47,912 and obviously heavier and thicker 688 00:40:47,912 --> 00:40:50,079 than your quilting cotton. 689 00:40:50,232 --> 00:40:52,732 So be sure your pins are sharp 690 00:40:54,795 --> 00:40:58,878 and move through all layers of the fabric easily. 691 00:40:59,706 --> 00:41:02,250 If you have a bent or dull pin, 692 00:41:02,250 --> 00:41:03,914 get rid of it and use sharp ones. 693 00:41:03,914 --> 00:41:07,331 It's not worth damaging your quilt block. 694 00:41:09,676 --> 00:41:12,613 It's okay if you have tiny discrepancies like this one. 695 00:41:12,613 --> 00:41:16,280 Our seam allowance will make that disappear. 696 00:41:16,341 --> 00:41:18,775 In the nature of a wonky block is that all of them 697 00:41:18,775 --> 00:41:21,108 are just slightly different. 698 00:41:33,057 --> 00:41:34,640 Let's peek in side. 699 00:41:34,899 --> 00:41:36,585 I like how my center squares 700 00:41:36,585 --> 00:41:39,079 are both oriented towards the top. 701 00:41:39,079 --> 00:41:42,996 These look fairly even and I'm ready to stitch. 702 00:41:43,307 --> 00:41:45,509 To join these two bag sides, 703 00:41:45,509 --> 00:41:47,552 we'll use a half inch seam allowance 704 00:41:47,552 --> 00:41:49,282 instead of the quarter inch we've been 705 00:41:49,282 --> 00:41:53,282 piecing our quilting cottons with for patchwork. 706 00:41:54,268 --> 00:41:55,935 Using your machine as a guideline 707 00:41:55,935 --> 00:41:59,518 and a standard presser foot of your choice, 708 00:41:59,575 --> 00:42:03,742 mark a half inch in and stitch your project there. 709 00:42:08,477 --> 00:42:11,061 You'll also lock stitch at the beginning 710 00:42:11,061 --> 00:42:13,436 and end of this to secure the seam. 711 00:42:13,436 --> 00:42:16,019 So I'll adjust my stitch length 712 00:42:17,287 --> 00:42:19,370 to .5 as I've done before 713 00:42:20,840 --> 00:42:24,102 and stitch forward and back as if I'm knotting 714 00:42:24,102 --> 00:42:26,519 or holding the seam in place. 715 00:42:38,177 --> 00:42:40,205 I'm back at my regular stitch length 716 00:42:40,205 --> 00:42:43,122 of two and a half and ready to sew. 717 00:43:09,859 --> 00:43:12,516 At my corner I'll lift the presser foot 718 00:43:12,516 --> 00:43:14,715 with the needle inside the fabric, 719 00:43:14,715 --> 00:43:18,715 rotate 90 degrees and continue stitching forward 720 00:43:18,835 --> 00:43:21,169 to join the bottom of the bag. 721 00:43:21,169 --> 00:43:23,486 Make sure you're at the half inch mark 722 00:43:23,486 --> 00:43:25,569 for your top fabric edge. 723 00:43:45,012 --> 00:43:47,845 I'll stitch back up the third side 724 00:43:48,022 --> 00:43:50,585 and lock stitch again to seal the seam 725 00:43:50,585 --> 00:43:53,418 where it meets the top of the bag. 726 00:44:22,520 --> 00:44:24,561 I like adding box corners to my tote bags 727 00:44:24,561 --> 00:44:26,154 because they give them a little 728 00:44:26,154 --> 00:44:28,821 extra dimension and room inside. 729 00:44:29,431 --> 00:44:32,598 You'll mark box corners on either side 730 00:44:33,040 --> 00:44:35,576 by pressing and making a straight line 731 00:44:35,576 --> 00:44:37,909 with your small quilt ruler. 732 00:44:43,501 --> 00:44:45,617 Just open your side seam like this 733 00:44:45,617 --> 00:44:48,267 as well as the bottom seam the same way 734 00:44:48,267 --> 00:44:51,600 and open this out to a triangular shape. 735 00:44:56,559 --> 00:44:58,226 I like to use a pin. 736 00:44:59,413 --> 00:45:02,913 Pass it through the center of my side seam 737 00:45:03,774 --> 00:45:06,206 and see if it's aligned with my bottom seam. 738 00:45:06,206 --> 00:45:08,289 It looks pretty right on. 739 00:45:09,029 --> 00:45:11,147 Once everything is aligned, 740 00:45:11,147 --> 00:45:13,917 holding it together with both hands, 741 00:45:13,917 --> 00:45:16,667 I'll set it down and use the iron 742 00:45:20,038 --> 00:45:23,205 to press this triangular shape neatly. 743 00:45:27,563 --> 00:45:30,299 Once it's set and the sides are crisp 744 00:45:30,299 --> 00:45:31,547 use a quilt ruler, 745 00:45:31,547 --> 00:45:33,531 I like to use a smaller size, 746 00:45:33,531 --> 00:45:36,236 we'll measure one and a half inches over 747 00:45:36,236 --> 00:45:38,312 from this tip, not the fabric 748 00:45:38,312 --> 00:45:42,395 extending outward, but the point of the triangle. 749 00:45:45,360 --> 00:45:47,813 Here's an inch mark and a half 750 00:45:47,813 --> 00:45:51,063 so I'll carefully align this black line 751 00:45:54,255 --> 00:45:56,338 with this triangle point. 752 00:45:57,064 --> 00:45:58,939 Make sure it's relatively even. 753 00:45:58,939 --> 00:46:01,052 This looks like it's shifted a little. 754 00:46:01,052 --> 00:46:04,135 So I'll do a double check with my pin 755 00:46:04,859 --> 00:46:06,840 and make sure it's even and straight. 756 00:46:06,840 --> 00:46:11,007 Although this is an easy seam to redo if you're off. 757 00:46:15,610 --> 00:46:18,027 Now I'll line these up again. 758 00:46:20,086 --> 00:46:21,844 Make sure this black line 759 00:46:21,844 --> 00:46:23,959 is where my triangle point is 760 00:46:23,959 --> 00:46:25,876 and use a fabric marker 761 00:46:36,004 --> 00:46:38,004 to create the seam also. 762 00:46:41,336 --> 00:46:43,919 Now carefully pin this in place 763 00:46:44,126 --> 00:46:46,950 and since these folds are extra layers 764 00:46:46,950 --> 00:46:50,012 take extra care with your pinning and your stitching 765 00:46:50,012 --> 00:46:52,682 because with the canvas, this is multiple layers 766 00:46:52,682 --> 00:46:55,182 of fabric and a little stiffer 767 00:46:55,357 --> 00:46:59,524 than the other fabrics we've sewn with in these classes. 768 00:47:04,789 --> 00:47:06,880 Press, mark and pin your second box corner 769 00:47:06,880 --> 00:47:08,630 exactly the same way. 770 00:47:16,578 --> 00:47:18,497 If you haven't changed your sewing machine needle 771 00:47:18,497 --> 00:47:20,922 in a while, sewing heavy canvas like this 772 00:47:20,922 --> 00:47:22,768 can be a little challenging 773 00:47:22,768 --> 00:47:25,097 so you might wanna change to a sharp, fresh needle 774 00:47:25,097 --> 00:47:27,297 for this part of the project where we're sewing 775 00:47:27,297 --> 00:47:28,594 through multiple layers. 776 00:47:28,594 --> 00:47:31,291 I'll use an ordinary stitch length 777 00:47:31,291 --> 00:47:33,986 but if you're machine is having trouble with this, 778 00:47:33,986 --> 00:47:36,530 I'd suggest expanding your stitch length 779 00:47:36,530 --> 00:47:38,631 to one or two notches above the normal 780 00:47:38,631 --> 00:47:41,506 since it'll be covering more thicker layers 781 00:47:41,506 --> 00:47:44,673 than the last few projects we've made. 782 00:47:47,811 --> 00:47:50,325 I'll also back stitch to hold the seam 783 00:47:50,325 --> 00:47:52,628 at the beginning and end since this will be 784 00:47:52,628 --> 00:47:54,126 a weight bearing part of the bag 785 00:47:54,126 --> 00:47:57,709 that we wanna get really strong and secure. 786 00:48:03,221 --> 00:48:05,914 Try to keep your seams neat and aligned 787 00:48:05,914 --> 00:48:08,632 so that you're stitching this one down 788 00:48:08,632 --> 00:48:10,632 and they're opening out. 789 00:48:27,413 --> 00:48:29,448 You'll sew the second box corner 790 00:48:29,448 --> 00:48:31,615 the same way as the first. 791 00:48:48,039 --> 00:48:49,530 Now let's check our box corners 792 00:48:49,530 --> 00:48:53,697 and see how well the seams lined up on the outside. 793 00:48:58,891 --> 00:49:01,398 I'll turn my tote bag right side out. 794 00:49:01,398 --> 00:49:04,069 You can see it's already starting to take shape. 795 00:49:04,069 --> 00:49:06,319 Gently push the corners out 796 00:49:07,232 --> 00:49:09,399 and check your side seams. 797 00:49:09,557 --> 00:49:11,724 That's a pretty even match 798 00:49:13,342 --> 00:49:15,759 and this side looks good too. 799 00:49:16,168 --> 00:49:19,289 If you do have a discrepancy in one of your seams 800 00:49:19,289 --> 00:49:21,622 as to the side of the other, 801 00:49:21,829 --> 00:49:23,391 simply use your seam ripper to open up 802 00:49:23,391 --> 00:49:26,148 the seam you just sewed, repin it more accurately 803 00:49:26,148 --> 00:49:28,898 and stitch it again the same way. 804 00:49:30,442 --> 00:49:33,633 Since both my seams are in pretty good shape 805 00:49:33,633 --> 00:49:36,800 I'll go ahead and trim my box corners. 806 00:49:38,840 --> 00:49:42,423 I like to trim at least a full quarter inch 807 00:49:42,427 --> 00:49:46,594 or a little more, away from the seam so that there's, 808 00:49:47,043 --> 00:49:50,148 it's not cutting it too close so it may fray. 809 00:49:50,148 --> 00:49:52,807 But this larger triangular piece is gone 810 00:49:52,807 --> 00:49:56,140 so your bag lies nicely with the lining. 811 00:49:58,411 --> 00:50:01,114 May take more than one pass with the rotary cutter 812 00:50:01,114 --> 00:50:02,256 to cut this because you're trimming 813 00:50:02,256 --> 00:50:05,923 so many layers of canvas and sewing at once. 814 00:50:20,827 --> 00:50:21,660 Almost. 815 00:50:27,486 --> 00:50:30,894 Now you'll see most of this fabric is gone 816 00:50:30,894 --> 00:50:32,842 and this will tuck very neatly inside the lining sandwich. 817 00:50:32,842 --> 00:50:36,175 On the other side I'll trim the same way 818 00:50:37,707 --> 00:50:41,255 making sure I have at least a quarter or three eighths 819 00:50:41,255 --> 00:50:44,838 of extra fabric between my seam and my cut. 820 00:50:54,178 --> 00:50:55,990 Can dispose of these last little bits 821 00:50:55,990 --> 00:50:58,852 from that bottom layer with the rotary cutter 822 00:50:58,852 --> 00:51:02,352 or just trim them away with your scissors. 823 00:51:04,295 --> 00:51:06,795 Probably even a little easier. 824 00:51:08,439 --> 00:51:11,356 Let's take a look at the bag again. 825 00:51:21,969 --> 00:51:24,407 Now you'll construct your lining the same way 826 00:51:24,407 --> 00:51:26,265 using a half inch seam allowance 827 00:51:26,265 --> 00:51:29,891 and creating one and a half inch box corners. 828 00:51:29,891 --> 00:51:31,875 Although the lining will be a single layer 829 00:51:31,875 --> 00:51:35,506 instead of the reinforced canvas and pieced top. 830 00:51:35,506 --> 00:51:37,751 The only difference is that instead of stitching 831 00:51:37,751 --> 00:51:40,501 all three sides of your two sides 832 00:51:40,536 --> 00:51:42,703 and bottom on your lining, 833 00:51:43,238 --> 00:51:46,587 you'll leave an opening of seven inches or so 834 00:51:46,587 --> 00:51:50,587 in the center of your lining so that you're able 835 00:51:50,724 --> 00:51:52,557 to turn the bag later. 836 00:52:03,107 --> 00:52:05,215 I've left about seven or eight inches 837 00:52:05,215 --> 00:52:07,292 for my opening so I'll turn the bag 838 00:52:07,292 --> 00:52:10,352 right side out at the end of the sewing project. 839 00:52:10,352 --> 00:52:12,220 I like to mark it with double pins here 840 00:52:12,220 --> 00:52:14,374 so I know to stop sewing when I come 841 00:52:14,374 --> 00:52:17,202 all the way down the side and get to here. 842 00:52:17,202 --> 00:52:20,615 I won't sew this plac