Alaska

Visiting Alaska is at the top of my bucket list. I hope to have a chance to go to this beautiful state soon!

I love Alaska so much, that I even dedicated one of my designs to this magical place. I am so excited to share some tips on how to create this gorgeous quilt.

I am going to make my blocks using our pre-cut kit. These kits are available on our website and include marking templates and fabric for the quilt top. You’ll also need the Alaska Pattern, it is available as a printed pattern or downloadable PDF. If you are cutting your own fabric, please follow the directions on the first page of your pattern. I recommend cutting strips first, then cut your individual pieces using an acrylic template. Our acrylic templates are extremely useful for not only for cutting, but also

for marking your sewing points that ensure a nice flat block.

Select and arrange your pieces for block one. With this block, we will learn the basic assembly for all of your future blocks.

Place piece D on top of piece C. Then place your template to mark the sewing and pinning points using a Sew Line pencil. I usually do this to the first few pieces to help give me an idea of where to position my pieces.

Pin and sew. I am using Aurifil thread 2310 wt 50.

Push the seam allowance towards the darker fabric.

Place piece C over the previously sewn unit. Then position your template to mark where to pin.

Sew and press in one direction.

Place the units we just made, right sides together. Again, mark your pinning points.

Pin, sew, and then trim all of the bunny ears in the center.

Push the seam allowance in the same direction as your previous seams. If you do this the seams

will lock between blocks when they are put into rows.

Place two halves together and start sewing from the center. Make sure your seams are nesting nicely together.

Finish sewing and trim all the threads.

Open the center, forcing the seam to lay down in the same direction as the previous seams.