QBOTMC News - Double X No 3 Block, Quilt Labels and Carbonara
Published: Tue, 06/13/17
We hope you've had a good week. It's been more settled here this week, except that I had a
flash of inspiration... You know, those ones that make it seem like a genius idea to make a
quilt for a present for someone?
It's my father in law's birthday at the end of this month, and I figured since it's winter here that
he might like a snuggle quilt for when he's watching TV at night. Typically, it's bigger than
Ben Hur now, and I'm flat out trying to make it in time.
If only my flashes would come with shorter deadlines....
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This week's block is the one that's caused all the problems. Of a good kind that is. When I saw how
this block went together in a quilt layout, I fell in love, and that's the basis of my dad-in-law's quilt.
And since I can't just make a quilt, it'll be in a future Online Quilt Magazine too, so this way you
get a head start!
Please click the link below to download the Double X No 3 Block (!).
http://www.quiltblockofthemonthclub.com/download.php?file=double-x-no-3-block.pdf
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I found some comments on quilt labelling too:
"Label all your quilts-even the 'not important' ones: simple labels for simple quilts (maybe just with
fabric marker), more complex labels for fancier quilts."
~Lori Baker, Acquisitions Editor, Golden Quilting Community, F+W Media
"Appliqué shapes-a flower, an apple, a child's traced hand-print-can be a really sweet way to
personalize a quilt label. Embellishing a quilt label with embroidery can also take something
utilitarian and turn it into something special-it might even become your favorite part of the quilt!"
~Vanessa Lyman, Content Director, Fons & Porter group
"I always like to add something from the quilt design to the label. Since I do loads of appliqué, that
isn't usually too hard since I always have a spare flower laying around. When my quilts are pieced
I make sure some of the fabric makes it on to the label."
~Erin Russek, Associate Editor, Quiltmaker, McCall's Quilting, Quilters Newsletter
"Quilt labels can come in all shapes and sizes. Spare quilt blocks not used on the front, or
complementary appliqué shapes, make wonderful backgrounds for labels."
~Caitlin Dickey, Video Content Strategist, Quilting Community, F+W Media
"I believe it's a good idea to label a quilt, however, I don't make separate labels. I like to write
my name and date on the back of a quilt, in one corner, using a fine-point permanent marker. The
signature cannot be removed, and it's inconspicuous."
~Deb Finan, Quilting Quickly Editor
"I'll be honest - when it comes time to label a quilt, I'm usually so ready to be finished with it that
I just write directly on the backing with a fine-tip permanent marker. In addition to being fast (if not
particularly pretty), doing so offers me the reassurance that the label can't be removed without leaving
an actual hole in the quilt."
~Mary Kate Karr-Petras, Associate Editor, Quilters Newsletter
"I always tell my quilting friends to sign their full names, not just Granny or Aunt Susie or SJM,
because years from now, no one will know exactly which "Granny" it was that made that wonderful
quilt. Your ancestors will thank you for signing the quilt that they cherish."
~Bonnie Knott, Copywriter, Keepsake Quilting
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This is a 'comfort food' favourite -
Creamy Bacon Carbonara
Ingredients
500g/1lb Fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
80g / 2.3/4oz butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
250g /1/2 lb shredded bacon
200g / 7oz button mushrooms, sliced
300ml /2/3pt pure cream
1 cup grated tasty cheese
Method
Step 1
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a large frypan over high heat. Add oil, butter, onion, bacon and mushrooms. Cook,
stirring for 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp and mushroom is tender.
Step 3
Add cream. Bring to the boil. Simmer 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add pasta and cheese to
pan. Stir through sauce until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
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Until Next Week - Happy Quilting!
Regards,
Jody & Annette