Places We Go- February's Block

Here we are nearly at the end of February and here is this month block completed.
 If you haven't collected this month's block visit Here.


This month I have used pink for my colour. It is a machine pieced block this time. It is going to be good to have a variety of techniques over the 12 months.

 I did have a little printed check that happened to be the right size for the sashing strips which would of work perfectly if I started at the centre of the block rather than the outside of the block. You can see my part block on the left side of the sashing that has stuffed the whole effect up. I did the right side correctly and it worked.

So when I have a few spare minutes I will unpick it and fix it, but for this post I am willing to share that I am only human with you.

Until Next Time
Keep Stitching
Cynthia

Places We Go- My Block #1

Here we are at block number one for the Places We Go BOM. This is a free program hosted by Pat Sloan for Aurifil. You can pop over to my first post on block 1 to find the link to Pat's blog where the details for block 1 will be found.
Each month there will be two post from me on this BOM. The first one will have a little progress details and the link to that month's block and my second post will be my version on that month's block done.
English paper piecing was featured in the first block, a technique I do enjoy.

My finished block all done. I look forward to seeing February's block.
I have linked my post with Pat Sloan's post do pop over and check out everyone's blocks.
Until Next Time
Keep Stitching
Cynthia

Places We Go- Aurifil's Designer of the Month #1

We are getting ready to sew our first block in Aurifil's Designer of the Month Places We Go Block of the Month.
Here are my black and white fabrics that I am using for this block of the month.

I still haven't decided what colour I want to use. I am down to 3 colours  pink, blue and green but I think I will wait for the first block to be released before deciding.

  Now the first block has been released  I have made the decision on what to use. One colour per block but a couple of different shades of that colour. You know what that mean you will be seeing me using lots of the Riley Blake Designs Shades fabrics.

Here is the link to Pat's Blog where you can find the first block and I will get to work on my first block. Don't forget Pat has a special monthly giveaway you can enter when you made your block during the month.

Until Next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Places We Go- Aurifil's Designer of the Month Fabric Options

I have been busy preparing for Aurifil's Designer of the Month Places We Go. You can join me sewing a block each month. It is a mystery project Featuring Places We Go with a black and white with one colour fabric theme. So it is going to interesting the places the designers are going to take us to and what the blocks are going to look like. Plus the techniques we may be using.

I have put together some black and white bundles with a spool of Aurifil Cotton ready to purchase or you can pop into store and put your own bundle together at a special price. They will not last long at these prices. Visit my website for prices and stock.

Bundle 1- is a Starter Pack. It has 4 x 50cm wof = 2 metres and a spool of Aurifil 50wt cotton(black/white your choice or leave it to us. This pack is great as a top up for what you have already or to get you started.

Bundle 2- is a Reproduction black and White Bundle and has 7 x 50cm wof = 3.5 metres and a spool of Aurifil 50wt cotton(black/white your choice or leave it to us.)  This is perfect for those who love reproduction fabrics. Fabric is from Antiques range with a Riley Blake Designs Shades Linen for the white solid and Clothworks Black for the other solid.

Bundle 3- is a Modern Black and White Bundle and has 7 x 50cm wof = 3.5 metres and a spool of Aurifil 50wt cotton(black/white your choice or leave it to us.)  This is perfect for those who love a more modern look to their quilt. Fabrics are from Byzantine range, Clothworks black and white  for the two solid.

Now for the colour option can I suggest something from Riley Blake Design Shades range. We have a large range in stock for you to choose from.

Some of the options here for you from left to right you have Sundrop, Peach, Sunrise, Tangerine, Vintage Green, Christmas Green, Robin, Wintergreen, Bubblegum pink, Fuschia, Grape, Teal, Cobalt Blue, Twilight, Turtle Green, Alpine, Mountain Green, Santa Red, Fire Engine Red, Wagon Red, Night time Navy.

I have decided I am going to use Bundle 3 and these are the colours I am considering for mine colour option.

Pat Sloan' s introduction post said black and white with one colour. Could I use a selection of colours but only one colour per block? Interesting thought!
 My shop display, as you can see there are more to choose from so you can pop in to the shop and create your own bundle.

Until Next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Places We Go- Aurifil's Designer of the Month 2018

Pat Sloan and Aurifil have released the details for 2018 Designer of the Month and the theme. I have participated in this sew along before but in 2018 I will be sew along and my shop Cynthia's Ark will be putting some fabric bundles and Aurifil thread deals together. The Theme is Places We Go and the fabrics are black and whites with one colour. I find this an exciting project and i can't wait to see what colour everyone will use with their black and whites. You will be able to come into the shop and select a black and white bundle and then select your colour to add to the bundle to complete your bundle for project.

You will be able to order the bundle online with a colour already added to the bundle. There will be a number of colour options for you to choose from.

Here is the Link to meet the design team  and more details for 2018. I will be share the post when it is released each month and sharing my blocks as I make them.

To top this off we will have some Friday evening sewing sessions especially to work on this project, starting in one of my Summer School sessions once the first block is released. So let me know if you are interested.

Until Next Time
Keep Stitching
Cynthia