Little Bo Peep Sew Along-Corner Sheep

1/10/2020

I know some of you have been having a very warm January so far. This week we have had snow and it is in our forecast for the foreseable future. It may have been slow in coming but it looks like it might finally be here.

There is something delightful about sitting down with handwork by the fire and having a warm cuppa coffee too. So I have enjoyed working on my little sheep this week. I am again using my Apliquick tools to prepare them.

You can either trace the pattern onto the fabric squares or just pin them in place using a light source for the layout. You will first stitch all of the white parts onto the block and then the black heads get added last. Just like with the smaller ones we did on the main part of the quilt I found I preferred a dab of glue to hold the ears down rather than a pin.

Once they are all appliqued it is time to trim them to size.

Since I gave a quarter inch extra in the pattern pieces for the sheep bodies
I am just lining up my ruler at the corner of the sheep to trim these to size
and square them up.

How nice they look all trimmed and ready for next week.

Now for the Giveaways. Yes, I actually have two this week.
The first is for your choice of 8 Magnifico threads from my overstock of Superior Threads in this line. These are all new and unopened. Retail value: $39.92
Winner will pay shipping costs which is apprx. $5.00 in the USA.
(I will provide the winner with a list of available colors to choose from.)

The second Giveaway is for a bundle of 8 Fat Quarters provided by Northcott Fabric. These are from the Sew Sweet-Turquoise and Coral collection by Michelle Kliman. The winner will need to pay shipping costs.

Remember to qualify you have to actually leave me a comment on this blog post.
I do check before finalizing the winners.
The rest of the rules and guidelines can be read HERE.

The contest begins at Midnight tonight and ends at Midnight January 16th. Winners will be announced Friday January 17th here on the blog.

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I hope you have a blessed weekend and
Happy Quilting!!

Susan Nixon link

1/10/2020 07:48:48 pm

Those are so cute. I could see making an entire quilt of just those cute little sheep!

Debra

1/11/2020 10:18:40 am

Thanks, Susan! What an interesting idea, hmmmm. Wheels are spinning...

Susan Nixon

1/11/2020 01:03:39 pm

I didn't make any NY Resolutions! But I did decide I would organize my sewing room sometime in January. Still not there, because I have two quilts to finish first. One is done! It may be February. LOL

Elaine Greenzang

1/11/2020 06:51:33 am

I have to make this quilt. My daughters first baby toy was a sheep she named “Baa”.

1/11/2020 10:19:31 am

That is adorable, Elaine. Yes, you should make this quilt, lol.

rosa link

1/11/2020 07:47:21 am

I planed to go to swimming pool more this winter and eat food with less sugar

1/11/2020 10:20:17 am

Really great goals, Rosa!

Cheryl Keown

1/11/2020 08:31:04 am

What a wonderful giveaway. Only New Year's resolution I have made is to finish some of my quilting works in progress.

1/11/2020 10:21:29 am

I make that one every year, Cheryl, lol. Here's to some 2020 finishes!

Skeeter cramer

1/11/2020 12:09:59 pm

Goal for 2020 is to take better care of my mind, body and soul.

1/14/2020 11:45:02 am

Very good goals, Skeeter!

Sarah Gray

1/11/2020 12:55:50 pm

I am trying to finish more of my UFOs this year and tidy up my sewing room.

1/14/2020 11:45:43 am

Those sounds like great goals, Sarah.

carol maxfield

1/11/2020 01:19:24 pm

More Me time this year hopefully!! Getting more of my BOM, UFOs completed.

1/14/2020 11:46:33 am

Great goals, Carol. Those UFO's seem to be always lurking, lol.

Donna

1/11/2020 04:11:14 pm

This New Year of 2020 I am using as a time for working with God for healing, so I can do things for Him, and myself! Because I want to get back in the game.

1/14/2020 11:47:46 am

Those are the kinds of goals I am sure He will be delighted to help you reach, Donna.

Bonnie Larson

1/12/2020 04:56:09 am

Love the sheep. I have heard of the Apliquick technique, but have not tried it yet. It sounds like it would make life easier. Thanks

1/14/2020 11:48:53 am

Thank you, Bonnie. It really does simplify the process for me.

Carol Andrews link

1/12/2020 01:37:42 pm

Hi Debra
I’m loving your quilt.....those sheep❤️
Just getting settled in to home after being away for over a month, getting organized and keeping up with my blog.
I did get sidetracked by the need to try my winnings, the set of Appliquick Tools. One of my goals this year is to get over my fear of appliqué. I did it! A first project done and I am so impressed with how easy the Appliquick tools make turned edge appliqué! Thanks again for that amazing prize,

1/14/2020 11:50:14 am

I am so glad to hear how they are working out for you, Carol! Where do you blog at?

Moira

1/13/2020 05:42:03 am

Very cute blocks!

1/14/2020 11:50:37 am

Thanks, Moira!

1/13/2020 05:42:50 am

As for resolutions - nope, but do have goals I'd like to accomplish

1/14/2020 11:51:22 am

That is really how I role too, Moira.

Jan

1/16/2020 03:08:07 am

Thank you for sharing your talent with us! So much fun reading about your day.

1/16/2020 07:28:52 pm

Thank you, Jan.

Lillie Guitreau

1/16/2020 07:25:33 pm

I have not made any resolutions this year. *cute sheep*

1/17/2020 08:10:11 am

Thanks, Lillie.

Daniela Martisovitsova

1/16/2020 08:22:02 pm

My resolutions- try to use my stash (I reallylike to just look at it and save it for retirement), buy fabric only in absolute necessity, it has to be only for a small project and absolutely gorgeous.

1/17/2020 08:12:20 am

Lol. You gave me a laugh with the comment about saving it for retirement. I am determined to work with just my stash as much as possible this year as well..

Kathy Opalinski

1/16/2020 08:42:34 pm

Love, love love these adorable sheep! You are so creative.

1/17/2020 08:12:45 am

Thank you, Kathy!

Lisa

1/18/2020 11:00:29 am

Thank you so much for sharing you. I appreciate all the inspiration

1/21/2020 10:40:21 am

How nice to hear, Lisa. Thank you!

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