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Red Sampler Sew Along Week Nine

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I feel as if I've been on vacation for two weeks. Today is the day I get back on a schedule though. I plan to make the most of any free time I have during the week and not lose momentum with my projects.

The red and white blocks above are week nine of Lori Holt's Red Sampler sew-along. Those cheerful red fabrics put a smile on my face. The little framed four patch is so cute.

I wanted to share a tool I have been enjoying a lot. It is called "Cute Cuts" and is a block square up trim tool by Lori Holt. You can buy the tools individually or in sets of various sizes.

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If you love crisp, accurate blocks you might like this trim tool too. It is great for squaring up small 3 1/2 inch blocks, but I found it indispensable for trimming 3 1/2 inch block units in the 12-inch blocks I was working on recently. Looking at the photo above, you may think "Wow, Nicole was pretty spot on with her 3 1/2 inch unit".  Ahem, thanks, but check this out:

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I was pretty close, and maybe it would have been just fine as is without trimming. However, if you love accuracy, you can see that there was a fair amount trimmed away to achieve the exact 3 1/2 inch measurement. My 2011 Designer Mystery blocks came out great, and I credit this trim tool and a lot of fabric starching for my good results.

24 responses to “Red Sampler Sew Along Week Nine”

  1. I love your red block. Beautiful colors. You have no fear of the red running when wash?
    Claire

  2. I love your red block. Beautiful colors. You have no fear of the red running when wash?
    Claire

  3. I love your red block. Beautiful colors. You have no fear of the red running when wash?
    Claire

  10. You’ve accomplished quite a few blocks during your off-duty time! I’m guessing you’ll find yourself sewing some every day now that you’re back in the groove. That ruler looks like a keeper! Have a good week back in the ‘saddle’!

  11. You’ve accomplished quite a few blocks during your off-duty time! I’m guessing you’ll find yourself sewing some every day now that you’re back in the groove. That ruler looks like a keeper! Have a good week back in the ‘saddle’!

  12. You’ve accomplished quite a few blocks during your off-duty time! I’m guessing you’ll find yourself sewing some every day now that you’re back in the groove. That ruler looks like a keeper! Have a good week back in the ‘saddle’!