I hope you’ve got an itch to STITCH! This week we’re starting to sew our Vortex blocks! If you’re making the mini, watch the YouTube video in Step 1 below. Eager beavers can work ahead, but really Team Mini is on pause until Week 5.
Arctic Vortex Quilt Along
Dates: October 3 through November 27, 2023
Duration: 8 weeks
Quilt Sizes: Tree skirt or hexagonal quilt:
- Large: 53” x 61”
- Medium: 47” x 56”
- Mini: 23” x 28”
Schedule
Week 1: Pick your fabrics, get your pattern, plan your coloring sheet
Week 2: Cut, label, and organize your pieces
Week 3: Make 3 Vortex Blocks
Week 4: Make 3 Vortex Blocks
Week 5: Make 12 Setting Triangles
Week 6: Assemble quilt top & Prepare to quilt
Week 7: Quilt
Week 8: Bind
Read the FAQs
Step 1: Attach the first strip to your diamond.
Follow the pattern for details of which strip. If you’re new to sewing with with 60-degree and 120-degree angles, you’ll want to watch this tutorial first. I’ll show you how NOT to line up your pieces, and 2 ways to get them to match up just right.
Step 2: Attach the second strip with a partial seam
Don’t Panic!
You’ve probably sewn a partial seam before and you didn’t even know it. Partial seams are really No Big Deal. Here’s the scoop:
Step 3: Finish the block!
Get all your strips attached, then close up the partial seam. Then do it again 2 more times to make 3 blocks in total
Step 4: Share!
Share your 3 beautiful Vortex blocks on Instagram using #ArcticVortexQAL
Giveaway is closed
This week’s prize is a $50 gift card to Purple KATZ Quilting!
Purple KATZ Quilting is a one-of-a-kind Quilt Boutique Experience. Passionate about creating with fabric – our Central Alberta Quilt Studio features fabulous fabrics, notions and patterns. We also offer KATZ classes, retreats, as well as pop-up shoppes catered to your event. Purple KATZ Quilting is located in Rimbey, AB, Canada!
We are available to meet your Quilting needs online 24/7 and by message or email.
We love you and appreciate your support of our local family owned business.
Purple KATZ Quilting carries an amazing range of modern fabrics, ranging from Alison Glass, Tula Pink, Libs Elliot, as well as beautiful wide backs! We’re giving away a gift card worth $50 toward your purchase of fabric, notions, patterns, and more!
Head over to the Instagram post for details on the giveaway! Best of luck!
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