Just a Little Prep Work For the BOM

I thought I would pop in and give you a little prep work before we get started on Friday 12th January... this will make your BOM experience more pleasurable and save you some time...

So here is What I like to do before I start a Block of the Month or any project.

1. Get a new blade for your Rotary Cutter. This is a must for accurate cutting and piecing. If you do nothing else Do this Step. You will thank yourself later :).

2.Change your Machine Needle to a nice and sharp Needle, believe me, this makes things run smoothly, I recommend Size 80/12 universal or Quilting needle. Next give your machine a really good clean, not forgetting the bobbin area, and grab a couple scraps and do some test sewing...and Check that you are using a QUARTER inch presser Foot that fits your machine correctly. Stay Tuned for how to check your seam allowance is correct.

3. Make Sure you have some good Rulers on hand. I will have lists of things that I use and where to get them on the Video and Blog, But make sure you have at least a 6.5" x 12.5" or a 12.5" x 12.5" square you will be able to make all your cuts with these rulers :). 

you can find a really good pack of Rulers Here

4.Have your Favorite notions ready, Thread Snips, Pins, fabric markers, Frixion pens are the most popular markers, just remember to mark on the back of your Fabric, and a Small trash bin.

5. Have some Best Press (my Fav) or your Favorite Starch on hand you will need it...as some blocks have triangles and some small pieces and Best Press is your friend, your BBF.

If you are in Australia I have Best Press in Stock. contact me Via Facebook Group

to order. 

6. Get your Designs Board or Wall ready to add your blocks to. If you don't have one I will be doing "Live" cam on Thursday on our Facebook Group (time to be announced) to show you how to make one with what you have in your Sewing Room or a Visit to your partners shed.

7. Check that your Iron is in working order... and when I say working order, what I mean, is that it is clean and gets to temp and doesn't spit water out...I speak from experience here, so check it :) *** I don't use steam for my piecing, but this is my preference.

8.Clear your workspace as much as possible. A clean and Clear workspace is a productive one...do a little every day from now till Friday, and before you know it, it will be clean and tidy... my recommendation is 10mins a day...I need to take this advice too LOL.

Now you are ready to go on Friday...

As always if you have any Questions please ask and don't be Shy :) and if you have any suggestions or tips on how you prep your workspace, Please do share them below, we would love to hear them <3 span=""> 

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See you all on Friday 12 January 2018

Happy Quilting ") N

Welcome to DD's FREE Online Block of the Month

  Welcome, 2018!


 Welcome to DD's FREE Online Mystery
 Block of the Month.


Why did we decide to make this a regular post on our Blog?


Last year, when we were posting on our Facebook and Instagram pages of all the Class projects. 
There were lots of people commenting, wishing they lived closer to us so they could join the fun.
 So after much discussion and throwing ideas around of ways for people that couldn't make it to one of DD's in store classes, but to be able to still Join in the fun of a Class.
We thought why not an Online Mystery Block of the Month...


So Join us in this adventure of the FREE Online Mystery Block of the Month (MBOM).
Hit the "FOLLOW" tab at the end of this post, that way you will not miss out 
on any of the posts for the FREE Online Mystery Block of the Month (MBOM).


Below are some Frequently asked questions, about MBOM



So what will happen each Month?

On the Second Friday of Each Month, starting on the 12th January 2018, I will post up a new FREE block for you to make. 
Along with a Printable Download ( Using EQ7 see below where to buy)
 and a Video Tutorial for assembly.
You can "SUBSCRIBE" here that way you won't miss a Video 
There will be 12 Blocks in total.


What Size Will the Blocks be?

Each block will be 12 inches finished, so by the end of the 12 months
you will have enough blocks for you make it into a Single size bed
Quilt or Bigger if you prefer, maybe a throw for the Living Room.
These types of quilts are commonly known as a Sampler Quilt. 
and this Particular one will be called 
"Goosey Goosey Gander" 



Why a Sampler Quilt? 

Well as we are doing a different sample block each month.
It gives you the opportunity to try something new 
and perfect your technique.


Where will I find the Posts about the Blocks?

Well you will find them here under the tab 
" Block of the Month (BOM) situated at the 
top of the Blog next to the "Home" Tab.
So if you won't ever miss out on a post. 


How Much Fabric will I need?

 Well, that will depend. For me, I will be using my Scrap basket of Plain colours and using plain white for the background, as I love this style of Quilt.
So in most cases, you will only need 2 Fat Quarters for your Block, but you are not limited to just that amount. It is your quilt, and you can use as many fabrics you like in each
Block, but for me, I am just keeping it simple. That way it will also make it easy for Beginners to join in the fun, of the FREE online  Mystery Block of the Month Club.

For you to make it easy for yourself, I would say pick a 
Background fabric, eg, White Tone on Tone or your Favorite Plain Solid or Low Volume and your Favorite Fat Quarter pack that you have in your stash, or you could spend some time shopping for that perfect fabric. We all love a good shopping spree, don't we? 
Most blocks will only have two contrasting colours, consisting of a background fabric and a plain or print fabric...this makes it perfect for Fat Quarter packs and takes all of the hassles of finding materials that go together, especially if you struggle to match your fabrics and colours. 


What Happens after we make the 12 Blocks?

When we get the end of our 12 blocks, we will tackle the process
of putting your Sampler Quilt together...

or 

You can just leave the blocks as they are, this is an excellent way to practice your free motion quilting techniques, without the having to tackle a larger quilt. Then you can use them as Mini Quilts to decorate your Sewing Space, 
and this is what I do more often than not, it really does brighten up our sewing space.
 I have even used them as placemats at the dining table 
and as table toppers for under holiday decorations, really 
what you do with your blocks is entirely up to you...


Will There be a place for us to share our Blocks?

Yes, we are creating a Facebook group for this particular
reason, it will also be where you can ask questions.
You Can Join Here



At this Point, I have to let you know that, you will see this image below in my posts, Why? Well, it will make it easier for beginners to get the supplies 
that they may need and it also helps me keep great content coming your way. 

Don't forget to Follow our Blog, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
and leave a Comment below if you have any ideas of things 
you would like to see here at DD's.

So Join us back here on Friday  12th January 2018 

to receive your First FREE Mystery Block of the Month project.

Happy Quilting ") N