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Serendipity Third Row

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Yesterday I got cracking on the third row of the Serendipity Quilt sew-along. You can bet I double-checked to be sure I hadn't made these blocks already. Ha ha. 

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These blocks use the Courthouse Steps foundation papers from Fatquartershop.com. The papers are an option, you can also make the blocks the traditional way. I really liked the accuracy achieved with the papers. Courthouse Steps is a block that can get wonky on you, but not with foundation papers.

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After sewing on each strip, I used the "Add a Quarter" ruler to trim off the excess seam allowance. That is a handy tool if you do paper piecing.

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You trim up the block after attaching all the strips, then peel the paper off. It comes off extremely easily. This is a great paper piecing product.

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For the row you make four blocks and attach them together with a lattice strip in between. The colors look kind of washed out in my photo, but they are really pretty in person.

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The fabric collection is Apricot and Ash by Corey Yoder (Coriander Quilts for Moda). 

I was happy to get caught up with this sew-along. Packages of new fabric continue to arrive. I feel like the princess in Rumplestiltskin. Will I be able to use all the fabric up in my lifetime? I believe I have been guilty of some late-night ordering under the influence of chardonnay. I wonder if I can put a time lock on my computer, shutting it down after 7 PM?

 

 

33 responses to “Serendipity Third Row”

  1. The hubby put a shut down timer on my computer. If there is any game playing after 9:30, it shuts down and I can not get back on until after 6:00 in the morning. I have been known to play until the wee hours of the night and not getting enough sleep. Something so simple has made a big difference.

  2. The hubby put a shut down timer on my computer. If there is any game playing after 9:30, it shuts down and I can not get back on until after 6:00 in the morning. I have been known to play until the wee hours of the night and not getting enough sleep. Something so simple has made a big difference.

  3. The hubby put a shut down timer on my computer. If there is any game playing after 9:30, it shuts down and I can not get back on until after 6:00 in the morning. I have been known to play until the wee hours of the night and not getting enough sleep. Something so simple has made a big difference.

  4. I’m in the same situation with over ordering on fabric. I went though my old stash to donate and make room and I was only able to find two fat quarters I could live without—so I just kept them, because that is not enough to donate! LOL I am on the hook for fat quarter sets of Brenda Riddle Sophie, Fig Tree Strawberries and Rhubarb, and two sets of American Gatherings. (I forgot I had already preordered It) Unfortunately, no wine was part of these decisions. You are sew productive, I honestly think you will use all yours up— LOVE everything you are working on. Xoxo

  5. I’m in the same situation with over ordering on fabric. I went though my old stash to donate and make room and I was only able to find two fat quarters I could live without—so I just kept them, because that is not enough to donate! LOL I am on the hook for fat quarter sets of Brenda Riddle Sophie, Fig Tree Strawberries and Rhubarb, and two sets of American Gatherings. (I forgot I had already preordered It) Unfortunately, no wine was part of these decisions. You are sew productive, I honestly think you will use all yours up— LOVE everything you are working on. Xoxo

  6. I’m in the same situation with over ordering on fabric. I went though my old stash to donate and make room and I was only able to find two fat quarters I could live without—so I just kept them, because that is not enough to donate! LOL I am on the hook for fat quarter sets of Brenda Riddle Sophie, Fig Tree Strawberries and Rhubarb, and two sets of American Gatherings. (I forgot I had already preordered It) Unfortunately, no wine was part of these decisions. You are sew productive, I honestly think you will use all yours up— LOVE everything you are working on. Xoxo

  10. Your blocks are beautiful! As for your fabric shopping, you will definitely have enough for years of sewing enjoyment!

  11. Your blocks are beautiful! As for your fabric shopping, you will definitely have enough for years of sewing enjoyment!

  12. Your blocks are beautiful! As for your fabric shopping, you will definitely have enough for years of sewing enjoyment!

  16. You only go around once, so you might as well enjoy the ride! If the fabric makes you happy I say go for it–Chardonnay or not! Happy sewing! Stay well!

  17. You only go around once, so you might as well enjoy the ride! If the fabric makes you happy I say go for it–Chardonnay or not! Happy sewing! Stay well!

  18. You only go around once, so you might as well enjoy the ride! If the fabric makes you happy I say go for it–Chardonnay or not! Happy sewing! Stay well!

  19. Very pretty blocks! I like the add a quarter ruler too.
    My fabric storage has no room but I still stop by the fabric store “just to see”—and never come home empty-handed! My best excuse is that I want the two shops in town to stay in business.

  20. Very pretty blocks! I like the add a quarter ruler too.
    My fabric storage has no room but I still stop by the fabric store “just to see”—and never come home empty-handed! My best excuse is that I want the two shops in town to stay in business.

  21. Very pretty blocks! I like the add a quarter ruler too.
    My fabric storage has no room but I still stop by the fabric store “just to see”—and never come home empty-handed! My best excuse is that I want the two shops in town to stay in business.

  25. I am in a fabric buying drought, nothing appeals to me, I’ve not bought fabric in a year, please share your purchases.

  26. I am in a fabric buying drought, nothing appeals to me, I’ve not bought fabric in a year, please share your purchases.

  27. I am in a fabric buying drought, nothing appeals to me, I’ve not bought fabric in a year, please share your purchases.

  28. I go in fits and spurts- “No more fabric”, I say. It lasts one or two months. Then a QAL comes along and I “have” to pick up a few pieces. Then, since I’m paying the shipping already, I start looking…. I try to leave it in my cart overnight and sometimes that helps. The answer is, enjoy! It makes us happy.

  29. I go in fits and spurts- “No more fabric”, I say. It lasts one or two months. Then a QAL comes along and I “have” to pick up a few pieces. Then, since I’m paying the shipping already, I start looking…. I try to leave it in my cart overnight and sometimes that helps. The answer is, enjoy! It makes us happy.

  30. I go in fits and spurts- “No more fabric”, I say. It lasts one or two months. Then a QAL comes along and I “have” to pick up a few pieces. Then, since I’m paying the shipping already, I start looking…. I try to leave it in my cart overnight and sometimes that helps. The answer is, enjoy! It makes us happy.

  31. Love your blocks and fabric choices! She really does make nice fabric lines, I may need to get some. Yes, that ruler is a must have for paper piecing, honestly don’t know how to do it without it. Can’t wait to see what else you got 🙂

  32. Love your blocks and fabric choices! She really does make nice fabric lines, I may need to get some. Yes, that ruler is a must have for paper piecing, honestly don’t know how to do it without it. Can’t wait to see what else you got 🙂

  33. Love your blocks and fabric choices! She really does make nice fabric lines, I may need to get some. Yes, that ruler is a must have for paper piecing, honestly don’t know how to do it without it. Can’t wait to see what else you got 🙂