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Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 9

Sparklers BOM '19

Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 9

WELCOME TO MONTH 9!  We're so close to the finish line!  This month we are using 16 Diamonds to make the block.  Sew Diamonds into 8 sets of 2 and then into 4 sets of 4 Tack tips together If desired, add a fussy cut to the center opening: applique the fussy cut into place, then press the seam allowance in towards the center so the raw edges are hidden Fold the background diagonally so you can line up the block Sew in place using the technique you chose in Month 1 Don't forget to post at Karie's Sewing Spot so we...

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Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 8

Sparklers BOM '19

Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 8

     Once again we are playing with the mini pieces along with the regular pieces! You will use 4 arcs in each size. This will leave all the diamonds in each size -  you’ll save these for Month 10. Play with light, medium, and dark fabrics to create movement. Reminder: the mini pieces sew together very quickly, but can be a little more challenging to remove the papers. Turn the arcs to form a circle Fold the background diagonal both ways so you can line up the block Sew in place using the technique you chose in Month 1 Use #kwiksparklersBOM...

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Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 7

Sparklers BOM '19

Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 7

WELCOME TO MONTH 7!   I can't believe we're in Month 7 already! Your quilt should be looking pretty spectacular at this point, and I love seeing all your designs! Don't forget to use #kwiksparklersBOM and #iblamekarie on Instagram so everyone can follow your progress. Let's get to it!  Aren't the mini pieces fun? Just like like Month 6, we're playing with both the mini- and regular-sized pieces.  You will use 8 diamonds and 4 arcs of each size. This leaves 8 diamonds in each size that you will save for month 10.  Incorporating light, medium, and dark fabrics create movement and add interest. The mini pieces sew together...

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Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 6

Sparklers BOM '19

Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 6

WELCOME TO MONTH 6!   This month we're playing with the mini pieces along with the regular pieces! You will use 8 diamonds in each size as well as 4 arcs in each size. This will leave 8 diamonds in each size that you will save for Month 10. Incorporate light, medium, and dark fabrics to create movement. The mini pieces sew together very quickly, but the papers are a little more challenging to remove.   Sew diamonds into sets of 2. Sew the diamond sets to the arcs so that diamond points face outward. Glue tips so that they do not show. Fold the...

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Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 5

Sparklers BOM '19

Kwik Sparklers BOM - Month 5

WELCOME TO MONTH 5!   This month we are playing with the mini pieces along with the regular pieces! You will use 8 diamonds in each size and 4 arcs in each size. This leaves 8 diamond papers in each size - save those for month 10. You can play with light, medium and dark fabrics to create movement. The mini pieces sew together very quickly, but can be a little more challenging to remove the papers.   Sew diamonds into sets of 2 Sew the diamond sets to the arcs so that diamond points face inward. Glue tips so that they do not show...

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