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Technicolor Galaxy // Finished Quilt
Well it's time to share another finished Skill Builder Block of the Month quilt! I think I say this every time I finish a quilt, but this was the most fun and challenging quilt that I have made and designed yet. Out of all the things I do at Pile O' Fabric my utmost favorite is the Skill Builder Block...
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Frequently Asked Questions // Skill Builder BOM
Next year is quickly approaching, will you be participating in the 2015 Skill Builder Block of the Month? Are you considering joining, but nervous, scared or have questions? Well today I want to answer a few FAQ's about the Skill Builder BOM and next years Technicolor Galaxy quilt, to help you decide whether or not this block of the month...
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For the Love of Sewing // Skill Builder BOM 2014
That's a wrap folks! This year's 2014 Skill Builder Block of the Month has come to an end. This year the quilt theme was sewing room tools and supplies and the quilt is called For the Love of Sewing. Even though the year has come to an end, you can still join the online class for 2014 Skill Builder BOM....
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Purpose of Skill Building
In my quilting journey I have learned a lot of amazing things in a short period of time. It all started in Pottery Barn Kids, I saw a beautiful quilt and said to myself I could make that! At the time I had experience with sewing clothing and accessories, but had never made a quilt and I hadn't sewn in years....
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Skill Builder BOM 2015
When I started the Skill Builder Block of the Month in 2013, I had a strong desire to learn new things and build up my skill level in sewing. I thought if I made the project available to my readers it would give me motivation, accountability and it would help others to grow as well. Little did I know that the Skill...
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Layered Applique // Skill Builder BOM
This month for Skill Builder BOM we are making the Scissor and Rotary Cutter Blocks. These blocks are made with a technique called Layered Applique or sometimes called Applique by Number. This technique looks difficult, but it's actually really quite easy. For this technique you use freezer paper templates and Liquid Stitch glue. I have some really fun designs in mind using this...
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Scrap Jar and Pin Cushion Quilted // Skill Builder BOM
This month's blocks for Skill Builder BOM are officially quilted! The blocks are coming together very nicely, here is our current progress… You can join in and quilt along anytime. Every month there are instructional videos and pdf instructions for the lessons. We also now have a BOM Facebook Group to share our progress. You can learn more about the Skill...
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Chevron Star and Churn Dash Block // Skill Builder BOM
Just wanted to take a quick minute to share this months Skill Builder BOM block with you all. We are making the Chevron Star and Churn Dash block. Technically this comes together to be one block and each of the little blocks inside the block is only 6"! This was a really easy, fast and fun block, maybe my favorite...
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Machine Stitches Block // Skill Builder BOM 2014
This months block for Skill Builder BOM 2014 was so much fun to make! It is called the Machine Stitches block it features an Asterisk stitch, Cross stitch and Vine stitch. This block measures 14" x 21" and each of those Asterisk blocks are only 3". Everything is so tiny which is challenging, but totally fun. This years Skill Builder...
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I'm Alive!
I have been itching to blog and finally had a moment to break away so I could say, I'm alive! Here is what I have been up to… I have been working on the Skill Builder BOM 2014 machine quilting lessons. Here are my finished, quilted Ruler and Thread Spool blocks. For months I had been working on the...
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Final Quilts and Winner // Skill Builder BOM 2013
Many of you are finishing up your quilts from Skill Builder BOM 2013 and they are looking fantastic! Here are the beautiful quilts which were submitted for the fabric giveaway. [caption id="attachment_5034" align="aligncenter" width="506"] Skill Builder BOM quilt by Christine Slaughter[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5035" align="aligncenter" width="496"] Blorange quilt by What The Bobbin[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5036" align="aligncenter" width="374"] Skill Builder BOM quilt by...
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Thread and Ruler // Skill Builder BOM
The Skill Builder BOM for 2014 is now well under way with the first block lessons now posted. January's blocks were pretty easy and came together quickly with some basic piecing. [caption id="attachment_5023" align="aligncenter" width="600"] This block features Kona Cotton solids in Caribbean, Storm, Curry, and Pewter.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5024" align="aligncenter" width="600"] This block features Kona Cotton solids in Pomegranate, Storm...
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Finished Quilt // Skill Builder BOM
Well folks today is the last day of the 2013 Skill Builder BOM. I must say it is a little sad, but of course there is next year, which I am very excited about. The 2013 Skill Builder BOM was the first time I spent an entire year working on a quilt. I found it so rewarding. It’s fascinating how...
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Skill Builder BOM 2014
Well, this year is coming to an end and so is the 2013 Skill Builder BOM. What an amazing year of learning! My ultimate goal with Skill Builder BOM was that you and I would walk away with greater knowledge of different quilting techniques and increased confidence in our sewing abilities. Looking over your blocks from this year I am...
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Lesson #11 - Joining the Blocks // Skill Builder BOM
In this lesson you will learn how to join your finished quilted and trimmed quilt blocks together with binding joints to create a pieced quilt. After joining all twenty blocks I can tell you that I am very much in love with this method. There is something so satisfying about joining a few blocks and having an almost completed quilt....
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FMQ Lesson #10 // Skill Builder BOM
We are on the home stretch. After you complete the quilting of these two blocks you will begin your borders and finishing the quilt with binding strips. I am working ahead a bit and let me tell you when the quilt starts coming together you will squeal with excitement! Strip Triangle Block To be quite honest i'm not so happy...
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Block Lesson #10 // Skill Builder BOM
Thank you for waiting patiently for Block Lesson #10. In this lesson we will be practicing foundation paper piecing again, making the Strip Triangle and Starlight quilt blocks. Before you begin here are some very important things to take note of: Prior experience with foundation paper piecing will be needed to make these blocks. Refer to Block Lesson #5...
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Catch Up // Skill Builder BOM
How many Skill Builder blocks have you completed? It’s time to catch up! You will be very happy once you have your finished quilt in December. Plus if you finish your 2013 quilt than you will have lots of time to join in on Skill Builder BOM 2014 :). We have two more blocks left, Strip Triangle and Starlight. I...
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FMQ Lesson #9 // Skill Builder BOM
This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. How are your applique blocks coming along? They may seem intimidating, but I promise you that you will love the finished result when...
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Block Lesson #9 // Skill Builder BOM
This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. Who can resist a beautiful appliquéd quilt? There are many methods and techniques that can be used to appliqué a quilt such as starch appliqué, raw...