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Balderdash Quilt Sew Along 

Week 2 

Welcome to Week 2  of the Balderdash Quilt Sew Along.
This week is all about planning your quilt layout and cutting the fabric.
If you have just joined the SAL, welcome! Be sure to grab the pattern, read up on all the details and choose your fabrics soon so you can catch up and join in the fun!

Buy the Balderdash PDF Pattern Here.
Buy the Balderdash Printed Pattern Here.

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Don’t forget to post a pic of your cut fabrics to IG and be sure to the use the #balderdashquiltSAL and #balderdashquilt hashtags to make it easier for others to find your photos.

Don't worry if you’re ahead, or you see other people sewing blocks already, this is supposed to be fun. If you feel like sewing, go for it. This sew along is all about enjoyment so there are no rules, stick to the schedule or move ahead, do what's right for you.

There have been some fabulous fabric combos popping up on Instagram and in the Facebook group and I'm excited to watch these quilts come to life. Check out some inspiring fabric pulls

CUTTING TIPS

This quilt is made up of squares, rectangles and Half Square Triangles. Make sure that blade is sharp and get those fabrics ironed, then brace yourself for lots of cutting.
To speed up cutting I like to cut 4 layers at a time. I know this can be a bit daunting but I promise if you have a nice sharp blade it's easy. Just remember to concentrate because if you make a mistake, you will make it 4 times!!
If you are making a quilt using my fabric requirements from the pattern, just follow the cutting out instructions for the size quilt you are planning to make.
If you are making the quilt from Layer Cakes or are using fat quarters for the large throw, keep reading below for your cutting instructions.

PLANNING

LAYER CAKE:

If you are planning on using Layer Cakes (10" Squares) to make any of the 3 sizes in this pattern, your first job is to plan your layout. The best way is to use the colouring/planning page which is included in the pattern.

This will help you determine what needs to be cut.
Here's a re-cap of the number of 10" squares required.

BABY SIZE:
12 - 10" Squares
2 of each design for a total of 24 Squares

SMALL THROW SIZE:
24 - 10" Squares
2 of each design for a total of 48 Squares

LARGE THROW SIZE:
40 - 10" Squares
2 of each design for a total of 40 Squares

Once you have decided on your layout you will need to cut your Layer Cake squares using the cutting guide below.

To achieve the same look as in the original design you will need 2 x 10" squares of each fabric.

FAT QUARTER LARGE THROW CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:

You will need 24 Fat Quarters to make the large throw.
Once again you will need to plan your layout first. I know, this quilt has so much planning but I promise once it's done, the quilt comes together so quickly.
Use the cutting guide below.
Once you get your head around how this quilt is assembled you could use fabric from your stash to make it. You just need enough fabric for a large square or large rectangle and the matching HSTs.
I'm planning a scrappy quilt next and I can't wait to dive into my stash and create a fabric pull.
If you had smaller amounts of fabric you could match by colour and that would work too!

Next week we will be making our Half Square Triangles. I will be covering the method used in the pattern plus a new technique that I have started using.
If you have any questions, you can always email me!
Once again thank so much for joining me on this sew along. I hope you're enjoying the process and meeting some other sewers from around the world.

Emma x

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