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December 15, 2023
Charming from Becca's Crazy Projects

A while back I cut a bunch of 5" charm squares in half. I've been slowly sewing the resulting bricks into larger units and trimming down to 4.5" squares. This is the result of some of that work. I've since started sewing them into rows but don't have a photo to share of that step, yet. This would have been quicker if I had used my Accuquilt. Ah, well, I'm making slow progress and there isn't anything wrong with that. 

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added by Becca 1 year ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , tool , tool tip
November 17, 2023
Better Borders from Becca's Crazy Projects

Have you had this happen? When you add the borders and they just end up wavy? Yeah, me, too. I know how to fix this problem and it still happens. This isn't going to be a post about how to prevent this from happening. You can certainly find loads of videos on how to properly cut and attach borders.  
I straighened that border out when I basted. 
In the end, it worked out okay. Just don't do this to your long arm quilter. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 1 month ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , tool , tool tip
October 27, 2023
Die Cutting the Leftovers from Becca's Crazy Projects

When I trim a charity quilt, I set aside the trimmings in this bin. It is overflowing with scrappy goodness. 
I decided to do some sorting by size. 
My goal was to cut some of those leftovers into usable pieces. I sorted the scraps into some general sizes. These sizes become binding, borders, and blocks. 
Then I sat down with my biggest leftovers, in this case the pieces that could easily be cut into 6.5" squares. These are the easiest to make into a charity quilt quickly. Thirty squares sewn in five rows of six squares and you almost ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 1 month ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , scrappy bricks , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
October 11, 2023
Flannel Blankets from Becca's Crazy Projects

I needed a couple small flannel blankets to use as gift wrapping. I had a couple squares of flannel (about 30" by 30") already cut out so I grabbed my circle cutter and trimmed the corners. 
I set up the overlock machine, threaded with wooly in white, and stitched around the edges.
I had two finished blankets in no time.

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added by Becca 1 year, 2 months ago. under 2023 , baby , cutter , cutting , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
September 11, 2023
Scrappy Bricks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've been piecing more of these scrappy bricks blocks. 
They come together easily and make a pretty fun little quilt. 
The block center squares and the borders give each quilt its own flavor. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , scrappy bricks , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
August 4, 2023
Butterfly Garden from Becca's Crazy Projects

I pieced this quilt way back in January (2023). I decided to get it off my to-quilt list. I loaded it up and got quilting. 
I picked a fun flower edge-to-edge design. This design came with my machine so I'm not sure who designed it. It is a great all-over design that makes a fun texture. I picked a blue thread that matches the backing fabric. 
It isn't easy to see in this photo, but the texture is great!
I've made my binding. Now, I just need to get it attached. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , long arm , longarm , panel , quilt , quilter , quilting , sew my stash
June 30, 2023
Dead Like Me from Becca's Crazy Projects

I enjoyed piecing this quilt so much. The blocks are big, you don't repeat things. It was great. Some of the pieces can be cut with your Accuquilt Go! if you have the right dies. 
I worked through the piecing over about a week. 
I had some of this great black fabric left over from another project. It made the perfect border.  

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added by Becca 1 year, 5 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , skull
June 21, 2023
Dead Like Me from Becca's Crazy Projects

I have been making great progress on my Dead Like Me quilt. 
I started with the sections with black fabric. I wanted to see something that really looked like something and the eyes seemed a great start. 
I love how this pattern is presented. 
It wasn't long before I had finished one half of the top. 

Buy your own copy of Dead Like Me from Rose City Originals. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping , skull
June 14, 2023
Dead Like Me from Becca's Crazy Projects

I did a bunch of cutting. So much cutting. I even pulled some 2.5" squares from my collection of little charms.  
This quilt has such a great collection of fabrics. I can't wait to see this one come together. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping , skull
June 9, 2023
Dead Like Me from Becca's Crazy Projects

I bought a couple quilt patterns from Rose City Originals a few months ago. I've been looking for a new project and Dead Like Me kept floating to the top. I thought I may need to do some shopping. The first rule of quilting is that you should check your collection before you head out to the quilt shop. Trust me. Some of us have more fabric than we can reasonably use in a lifetime. This is the collection of fabrics I pulled, and curated. I don't know if I will use all of these, but I'm ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping , skull
June 5, 2023
Brown Bag Mystery Finish from Becca's Crazy Projects

I found the perfect diagonal print to bind this All Hallows Brown Bag Mystery Quilt. I like stripes, dots and diagonal stripes for binding. Diagonal prints are great because it makes it look like you put stripes on the bias without the work of making bias binding. 
The quilting for this quilt is a fun spiral spider web design called Gossamer, available from Urban Elementz. 
See my tips on machine-finished quilt binding. 
Overall, a great finish. I'm sure I will check out the mystery quilt next year. This one had some new tricks and it was a great experience ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , mystery , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping
June 4, 2023
Brown Bag Mystery from Becca's Crazy Projects

I pieced this version of the brown bag mystery quilt together.
I added a narrow dark blue border. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , mystery , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping
May 26, 2023
Brown Bag Mystery from Becca's Crazy Projects

Remember those quarter square triangle blocks I was making? Let's get back to those. 
This was basically my practice quilt for the Brown Bag Mystery Quilt. I worked out how to make each unit using fabric from my collection. This one is very different and I really like how it is turning out. I haven't decided on borders yet.  

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added by Becca 1 year, 7 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , mystery , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping
May 24, 2023
Brown Bag Mystery from Becca's Crazy Projects

Pieced top center complete! Time for some borders.
A narrow orange border.
Followed by a wider black border. I'm so pleased with this finished top. Now I need some backing and I can get it quilted. I found the perfect quilting design for this little quilt. I think a light gray backing is the right way to go. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 7 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , mystery , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping
May 20, 2023
Brown Bag Mystery from Becca's Crazy Projects

This mystery quilt is such a delight. 
The units are just the right size and the blocks are large. Next is joining it all together with the sashing. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 7 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , mystery , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping
May 17, 2023
Brown Bag Mystery from Becca's Crazy Projects

Do you remember my Brown Bag Mystery Quilt? 
The big reveal happened last weekend. I decided it was time I got cutting and stitching. Here is the first clue, fun little uneven nine-patch units. How fun is that skeleton print!?! It is directional but I'm going to treat it as though it is a tossed print and let the pieces fall whichever direction they fall. 
Pieced sashings are delightful. The directions for these are great! I cut the quarter triangle units with the Accuquilt Go! So fast, and accurate.  
These outer sashing pieces are simple yet effective. 
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added by Becca 1 year, 7 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , mystery , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping
May 10, 2023
New Starts from Becca's Crazy Projects

I don't have anything exciting to share today. I do have this pile of black and white prints that I am going to make into a quilt, or quilts. I'm still in the planning stage, so stick around to see what happens. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 7 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping
May 3, 2023
Quarter Square Triangle Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm working on a project and needed a bunch of quarter square triangle blocks. I decided to give my Accuquilt Go! a workout. 
Start with four squares cut to at least 5.5" inches by 5.5" inches. This block has two green quarters, one background (tan with stars), and one orange quarter. Starting with four squares will yield four finished units. You could use four colors but my quilt pattern called for three colors. 
Layer the squares with right sides together. I know it isn't easy to tell with that green solid. Make sure the fabric grain ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 7 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
March 12, 2023
Sunday from Karen Ann Ruane

ironing, measuring, cutting, folding, pinning, prepping stitching for later

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added by karen ruane 1 year, 9 months ago. under cutting , embroidery , folding , gingham , ironing , liberty print fabric , measuring , pinning , web stitch
March 8, 2023
Scrappy Bricks and Charms from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last weekend I pieced a couple little quilts. This one used 5" charm squares to make pluses. 
I had to make another scrappy bricks quilt top. I enjoy making these so much. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 9 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip