News from the Orange Studio – Tagged "sew along"

Paradox Point QAL - Block 10

Block 10 - yowza! That means we are rounding the corner towards the finish line of our Paradox Point QAL. (Sorry for the metaphor but I just watched the Kentucky Derby!) This is a neat block featuring some stacked flying geese. Block 10 is one that can take on multiple looks depending on the contrast in your main colors and fabric placement. Let's take a look at what our talent sewers did!

May 08, 2017 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: 60 degree 60º triangles arrow arrows block block of the month BOM modern paper piecing Paradox Paradox Point pattern QAL quilt quilt along quilting sew along sewing

Paradox Point QAL - Block 5

I can't believe we are already almost through February. 2017 has been a fun year so far. I usually hibernate and create all winter long, but our weather has been a giant tease and we have had a couple weeks of 60-70 degree days. I have been working on some secret sewing and I can't wait to share it with you. Until then, the Paradox Point QAL is rolling along - before we dive into the blocks, we have a little announcement.

February 27, 2017 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: arrow paper-piecing Paradox Point pattern photo QAL Quilt quilt along quilt block quilting sew along sewing

Paradox Point QAL - Block 3

It is that time again! We have a few more blocks to share with you today with the Paradox Point QAL. Personally, block 3 is my favorite of the bunch! It reminds me of the diamonds on my favorite playing cards. I think the simplicity of the diamonds and triangles is enticing! Keep scrolling for some amazing Block 3 arrows.

January 30, 2017 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: arrow paper piecing Paradox Point pattern QAL quilt quilt along quilting Sew along sewing

How to Stick with your 2017 Sewing Goals!

We are almost a month into 2017 and I am double checking my Sewing Goals list to evaluate how I am doing. I always start the new year overzealous about what I would like to get done, but this year I am taking a different approach to my sewing time that will allow for a little bit more creativity and fun. I have put together a few tips on how to stick with your 2017 sewing goals, so here we go!

January 26, 2017 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: 2017 block of the month BOM creativity Empire Place goals lists Mini Diamond Detour Mini Piccadilly Circle Mini Prism Parkway paper piecing pattern planner planning QAL quilt quilt along quilting rainbow sew along sewing sewing goals

Paradox Point QAL - Block 2

Happy Martin Luther Jr. Day. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend - wow, two weeks have flown by! It is time for Block 2 of the Paradox Point QAL. We have beautiful blocks from Kristy, Juli and Alayna to share, plus MaryEllen's first two blocks! Let's get down to business and start sharing the blocks.

January 16, 2017 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: paper-piece paper-piecing Paradox Point pattern QAL quilt quilt along quilting rainbow sew along sewing

Paradox Point QAL - Block 1

Happy New Year everyone! We are kicking off our Paradox Point QAL today and sharing our first blocks. We have beautiful blocks from Kristy and Juli, and a special appearance from my little sister! It is always fun when we can get her excited about sewing, so when she started pulling fabrics for this quilt, we were ecstatic.

January 02, 2017 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: arrows block of the month BOM diy paper piecing Paradox Point pattern quilt quilt along quilting sew along sewing

Paradox Point QAL - Basic Info & Choosing Fabric

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the first post of our Paradox Point Quilt Along. Today we are going to discuss the basic info needed to make the quilt and choose fabric! Choosing fabrics is one of my favorite parts of quilting. I try to picture a pattern in as many different color combos as possible! This post is chalk full of information, so stick with it!

December 19, 2016 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: paper piecing Paradox Point pattern quilt quilt along quilting sew along sewing

Paradox Point Quilt Along

Hello Everyone! We are planning a Paradox Point Quilt Along for 2017. We had so much fun making the first few quilts, both Kristy and Juli wanted to make another! So, we are going to sew along with you =] We would love to have the quilts done this summer before we start working on our super secret Fall projects, so we are going to make a block every 2 weeks.

December 12, 2016 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: diy paper piecing Paradox Point pattern quilt quilt along quilting sew along sewing

Paradox Point in Kaffe Fassett

And last but not least, here is the show-stopping version Kristy made in Kaffe Fassett fabrics! One of our favorite things to do with patterns is see how they play with different styles. I think Paradox Point looks great in just about everything! We have 4 very different versions - one rainbow with solids, one featuring a fabric line, one cool colored batik quilt and this warm one with lots of large prints! Each has it's own flare and beauty.

November 20, 2016 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: arrows fabric FreeSpirit Fabrics Kaffe Kaffe Fassett paper paper pieced paper piecing Paradox Point pattern quilt Quilt Market quilting sew along

Paradox Point in Tonga Jamboree

Happy Saturday! We are kicking the weekend off with this batik beauty sewn by one of our good friends, Gitte Hopkins. This cool color scheme of this Paradox Point makes me swoon and these rich batiks - oh my! Gitte had a blast sewing this quilt and even made some special piped binding as a finishing touch!

November 19, 2016 by Shayla Wolf

Tags: arrows batiks foundation Jamboree paper paper pieced paper piecing Paradox Point pattern quilt Quilt Market quilting sew along Tonga