I am FINALLY starting my Down the Rabbit Hole Quilt by Sarah Fielke. This is a monthly Quilt Along program that started back in January. At first I thought I didn’t need another Quilt Along and I really don’t. Also, I wasn’t overly enthused by this sketch of the quilt.
I mean, really it looks kind of plain in its sketched form. Sarah is quilting along with us so there isn’t even a picture of the finished Quilt yet. But as the months got going and beautiful pictures started coming up on my Instagram account, I knew I had to join along.
I ordered the program back in April, but life has happened and the Long Time Gone, Splendid Sampler, and Delilah quilts were already going. But now things are calming down, and I am heading Down the Rabbit Hole at last!
I was excited to try out my wedge cutting skills and start my Rabbit Hole center.
I sewed the wedges into four arcs and then joined them to make one wild circle
Isn’t it so cool? Now you see why I HAD to join along.
It is so SWEET!!
Next I started working on my 1/4″ bias tape. Yep, you heard me right, 1/4″! Luckily I have a 1/4″ bias tape maker.
Have you used one of these before? They are great! I have several in different sizes. I have a totally Tipster Tip for these that I will share with you later this week:)
I folded my fabric to make a bias edge and cut 1/2″ bias strips. They were so small!
- I brought the strip to the ironing board
- I stared feeding my strip into the bias tool with the right side facing down
- On the bottom of the tool is a slot to pull the fabric down
- With a pin I pulled the fabric out
Now that isn’t too hard is it?
- Pin the fabric to the board with the right side facing down. Do this at the far end of the board so you have lots of room to press.
- Place the tip of your iron right against the tool and start to slowly pull the tool against the fabric. Move the iron along with the tool.
- Yea! A beautiful 1/4″ piece of bias tape. Easy!!
And, what did I do with this teeny bias tape? Here is a sneak peak!
I can’t wait to share it with you! But it is going to have to wait until later though because tomorrow is Scrap Happy day:)!
Until then I hope your day is filled with SWEET creative adventures:)
Love your colours, I’m really enjoying Down the Rabbit Hole, learning how to applique properly 🙂
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Yea! A fellow Rabbit Hole Friend! I’m going to have to go check yours out❤️
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It is stunning. Such pretty colors.
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Thank you Lori! I’m definitely into the brights right now:)
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Wow you are like the Queen of Quilt-A-Longs! Lovely fabrics!
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It’s a very fun addiction to be sure!
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Great colours! It’s interesting to see how different your version looks already from Margaret’s because of the colour choices, but you’re making great progress, and I bet it won’t be long before you catch up!
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Thank you Kate! You always give courage and motivation!
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I’ll especially enjoy watching how you go on this one, as you’ve chosen colours I love so much. Margaret’s is beautiful, but her colours are not so much to my taste.
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amazing how colour choice can change a design. I’ve been following craftycreeky’s progress, and her colours are lovely & soft, so the piece looks very restful. Your colours are so vibrant, and give it a totally different feel ^^
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So true! Color is everything. I am going for the mad hatter feel:) lol😊
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Love the colors, so bright and happy 😊.
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Thank you Brenna! I’m afraid I’m addicted to bright wild colors and quilts:)!
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Of course this looks like a Totally Tracy rabbit hole!!! Your colors make me smile as always!
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Thank you Kathy! A smile goes a long way😊
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That looks amazing Tracy! How big is the centre square? It looks like it’s going to be absolutely huge!
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Thank you Emma! That center square is only 24″. I think it will end up being a large lap size or wall hanging.
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Oh that’s not too bad then 🙂 It looks much bigger on the pictures!
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Wow Tracy!!! I can’t wait to see this one grow!!! 😀
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Thank you Tami! Me too😊
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