• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Tips
  • Wholesale
    • Wholesale Patterns
    • Pattern Corrections
    • Wholesale Info
    • Finish Your Quilt Guide
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Diagonal Seam Tape™
  • Wholesale Patterns
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Shimmering

    Dec 7, 2015

    Shimmer Quilt Block

    One of my long lost WIP's has been this Shimmer quilt I started with this great butterfly print from Lizzy House. 

    Lizzy House Butterfly fabric

    As I started working on it I realized I cut all of my little side rectangles the wrong size, and I don't have enough to re-cut them.   They weren't too far off, so  I decided to roll with it and see if I could still make it work.    

    IMG_1484

    My seams don't match perfect and the center sides look a little crinkly after pressing, but once it's quilted I'm sure it will all disappear and look normal...ish.  It's proof that even I mess up on my own patterns sometimes, and that I should pay better attention when cutting!  

    Pressing Tip

    If you don't use it already, my favorite pressing tip (found here) makes all the difference when working with a lot of diagonal seams.  Just stick a book or magazine or a block of wood on it and let the fabric cool!   Also yes...I still have that same burnt ironing board cover!  

    IMG_1447

    I don't teach very often since I have little kids, but a couple of months ago I taught the Shimmer pattern with the Camano Island Quilters and remembered how much I really do love teaching and getting out in the real world.  Also having a reason to put on real clothes!  ;) 

     

    More Blog Posts

    • Clover and Dot...New Fabric!
    • Kitty Cats Quilt
    • Ombre Tangled Quilt
    • Heartsy in Forget Me Not + a Thankful Sale!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kathy O.

      December 08, 2015 at 6:12 am

      LOVE this pattern. And....your "real clothes" comment was completely understood!!! xxoo

      Reply
    2. Lara B.

      December 08, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      Love those blocks and the whole design Allison. Especially in Lizzy house!

      Reply
    3. allisonreidnem

      December 10, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Great blocks and your students achieved such interesting variations using their chosen colour schemes. Thank you for continuing to keep us inspired ☺

      Reply
    4. cindy-liveacolorfullife

      December 10, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      I'm so anxious to start this pattern. I taught my very first class in October, and was shocked to find out that I was fairly decent at it, and completely enjoyed it!

      Reply
    5. Mary

      December 10, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      This is fabulous! I usually end up saving a pic of something I like and try to figure it our in Quilt-Pro. But this is the first pattern I've bought in ages, and well worth it. Thank you1

      Reply
    6. Rachel at Stitched in Color

      December 11, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      I'll have to try that pressing tip. Thanks!

      Reply
    7. hydeeann

      December 11, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      i've been using your pressing tip for a while now and i love it! thanks so much for sharing it.
      good luck with your "ish" shimmer blocks. i hope they turn out in the quilting because they look pretty so far!

      Reply
    8. Susan Robers

      December 12, 2015 at 5:06 am

      Thanks for sharing your honesty - not everyone would and it's nice to know that even all the experts make mistakes! I'll have to try the iron tip too, but I love your block!

      Reply
    9. Kristi McKay Willard

      December 27, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks for coming and teaching! We really enjoyed having you and hope you have a Happy New Year!

      Reply
    10. Rebecca Grace

      December 28, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      I really love how you're using that butterfly print! Very lovely blocks.

      Reply
    11. Melissa Mack

      January 24, 2016 at 7:44 am

      I was so inspired by your adorable little heart wall hanging that I decided to make something similar. It was so much fun to make and it makes me very happy every time I walk by it!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. :-)

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome to Cluck Cluck Sew! Here you’ll find fresh modern quilts, patterns, tutorials, and our favorite notion Diagonal Seam Tape. Let’s quilt!

    More about me →

    Browse

    Archives

    Footer

    ↑ Back to top

    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

    This site uses affiliate links:

    I make a small commission on some purchases with no additional cost to the reader.

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Cluck Cluck Sew