Creating the Pieced Pumpkin Block

 

 

Hey Creatives! 

In tonight's live in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page we will be creating the Pieced Pumpkin block using a foundation paper piecing (FPP) technique. This block will finish 6" x 6" and is a great block to create with extra scrap fabric in your studio. If you do not have scraps,  2 1/2" strips that are at least 6" long should get you started to create this block.

You will want to gather the following additional items if you plan to create along with me: 

• copy the pattern on some foundation paper piecing paper (It is a light weight paper that is easily removed from the seams when finished.)
•  sewing machine
•  basic sewing tools
•  way to press the seams as you go
•  rotary cutter and mat
•  add 1/4" ruler
•  large piece of card stock or index card for folding
• construction thread in the needle and the bobbin 

 

 The pattern is a free download for my Linda B Creative Newsletter subscribers. You can check out the Linda B Creative October Newsletter by clicking here.

 

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The fun starts tonight, October 16th, at 7 pm Central in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook Page.

 

See you then! 

 

Thanks for Your Patience!

 

The past 12 months have been a roller coaster of a ride.  Unfortunately, most was not work related, but rather other issues out of my control.  Thus, the blog portion of my business has been neglected and I apologize.

It is my hope to get back into my routine of sharing my creative endeavors with you once again.  My posts may be brief but know that I value your support and input.  

So, to get back on track, I want to make sure that you know that I have been able to continue publishing my free monthly newsletter, Linda B Creative.  You can subscribe to it here.

In my February issue, I posted my Pieces of My Heart block as a free download in the Linda B Creative Facebook group.  

If you are not a member, ask to join and answer a few questions, and get your copy! Here is the link for the Linda B Creative Facebook Group.

It is good to be back in touch with you once again,

Looking for Some Inspiration???

January is a month full of testing resolutions set to improve our lives.  I have found that those easiest to keep are the ones we truly are inspired by.  That being said, did any of you resolve to become more creative this year?

One way to be inspired to be more creative is increase you knowledge in an area you love.  This year I am excited to be teaching a variety of different quilting and sewing classes at different venues. Check out what is happening in the next couple of weeks!

Saturday, January 25, 10 am Quilt 4U, Columbia, MO

Saturday, January 25, 1 pm Quilt 4U, Columbia, MO

Pushing the Rulers, 2020 Session Mandatory First Class, Saturday, February 1, 10 am, Rooster Creek Quilting, Holts Summit, MO 

Fabric Postcards, February 1, 1 pm, Rooster Creek Quilting, 

Holts Summit, MO

Have I tempted you to try something new?  

Do you know of a Quilt Shop or Guild that would love to have me present?  Go to my website at www.LindaBrattenCreations.com and fill out a contact form, and I would be happy to send a list of the programs I present.

Get the latest list of my upcoming presentations and workshops each month in my free monthly newsletter, 

Linda B Creative.   

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Off to prepare for my workshops!

My Quilt Fabric Scraps

December is my month to prep for next year's classes.  This year I am creating classes that are intended to reinforce basic quilt making skills.  I have created lessons that look at traditional piecing techniques in a variety of ways.  

So my fabric scraps  come from my Basic Skill Builder sampler quilt.  As you can see there will be a variety of topics that we will cover in each session.  It is not a block of the month, since some sessions we will be creating two (or more) blocks for the sampler.  

Are you ready to grow as a quilter?  Looking to improve your skills?  I would love to have you in my class.  Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter, Linda B Creative, where I share when and where I will be teaching next! Use this link to subscribe.

Off to create more classes!

The Leaf and Curl Simple Border Free-Motion Quilting Design

I love the colors and shapes of Fall!  I often use them in the art quilts I create.  Today I am sharing a mini lesson on free-motion quilting on how to do my favorite small border design.

For those of you that have taken any of my free-motion quilting classes, including my Craftsy class,  Exploring Natural Machine-Quilting Motifs, you know that I use basic shapes to create my quilting motifs.

This is explained in detail in my online class, use this affiliate link to find out more about this class.

So using my "E and L" shapes and the "C and J" shapes you can create this quick and easy border.

Be sure to share what you create with this motif in my Facebook Group, Linda B Creative.

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Enjoying the Season, Linda Bratten
www.LindaBrattenCreations.com

Sew Very Busy!

This week has been a blast!  I have really enjoyed hosting the 52 Quilters blog, Instagram and Twitter accounts.

On the blog this week I shared how I got into quilting and what my passion in quilting is.  If you are interested in getting to know me better, check them out!

The Link to the first post is here.

Here is the link to part 2.

I was also able to attend MQX Midwest.  See my post about some of the quilts and exhibits I loved on the 52 Quilters Instagram account.

Finally, this happened and I am so excited!!!

I have been working hard to get my patterns out on the market.  These are all PDF and ZIP files so they can easily be downloaded once they are purchased.  There is a quick link on my website or you can go there now by using this link.

Next on my to do list....The October Linda B Creative Newsletter.  Have you signed up for the free monthly newsletter?  Here is the link!

Sew Very Busy this Week, Linda

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Hoping your time with your family was wonderful!

Are you getting ready for the next year?  Looking for some inspiration? Be sure to sign up for my newsletter, Linda B Creative!  Just go to my website, www.LindaBrattenCreations.com and sign up.

Also be sure to sign up for the Linda B Creative Group on Facebook.  It is where I will answer questions about the Sew-Alongs, patterns, and ideas.  There is already a  bonus there when you sign up!

Hoping 2017 is a great year for you and your family, Linda