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Ornaments Using BlockBase+ SVG Files

Posted 12-15-2021 by | Posted in: BlockBase+ Just Because

You can export SVG files for the 4000+ blocks in BlockBase+, which makes it easy to cut the fabric for your blocks using a digital cutting machine. But it also opens up a world of other crafty possibilities using these blocks! In this post, I’ll walk you through the basic steps of exporting an SVG file that you can use for an ornament. I cut the design from heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and applied it to a blank wood slice ornament from the craft store. For more info on using BlockBase+ SVGs, visit our support site. Find a Block Look for a block in BlockBase+ that you’d like to use for your ornament. I’m using Block 3541 from 20 Wheels > 10 Intersecting Straight Lines. I added the block to my Favorites too (that’s why you see a little heart in the corner of the block). I suggest picking a

Identifying a Block with the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

Posted 11-08-2021 by | Posted in: BlockBase+ Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns Just Because

“No matter how much we evolve as quilters our foundation will always remain rooted in the traditional building blocks of patchwork. Barbara Brackman’s updated Encyclopedia is an essential primer for anyone who is passionate about quilts, whether you are a collector, a maker, a designer, or a historian.” – Tula Pink, Fabric Designer and Quiltmaker As the holidays approach let’s take a look at a book that is the perfect gift for every quilter and quilt lover, the third edition of Barbara Brackman’s Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns. The History of Brackman’s Encyclopedia This book is the result of decades of research by quilt historian Barbara Brackman. Barbara initially set out to find the original names of quilt block patterns, but as her research progressed, she realized that task was impossible. The names of different quilt block patterns vary greatly between regions and time periods. Instead, what she created was

BlockBase+ Sew Along: Quilt Link Up Winner!

Posted 08-23-2021 by | Posted in: BlockBase+ BlockBase+ Sew Along 2021 Finished Quilts Sew Alongs

Thank you to everyone who participated in the BlockBase+ Sew Along! If you have not seen the quilts posted in the Quilt Link Up, check them out! It’s awesome to see all the different quilts created with the sew along blocks. Winner The winner of the $50 American Express Gift Card and a pack of EQ Printables: Quilter’s Newsprint is Mary and her beautiful red & black quilt! If you’d like to read all the posts in the BlockBase+ Sew Along, you can find them here: BlockBase+ Sew Along 2021

BlockBase+ Sew Along: Quilt Link Up

Posted 08-16-2021 by | Posted in: BlockBase+ BlockBase+ Sew Along 2021 Finished Quilts Sew Alongs

Time to share your BlockBase+ Sew Along Quilts! I can’t wait to see how everyone used the blocks we’ve been making together over the last few months. A big THANK YOU to everyone who sewed along with me! Here’s my sew along quilt, using the eight sew along blocks at the default sizes: Giveaway! [Giveaway is now closed. Mary is the Giveaway Winner!] If you add your BB+ Sew Along Quilt to the link up by Sunday, August 22nd, you’ll be entered in the giveaway! Here are the details: To be eligible to win, your quilt must include all eight blocks from the sew along. You can add as many additional blocks as you’d like, but the quilt top must include all the blocks from the sew along too. Finished quilts and quilt tops (not yet quilted) are both acceptable. Quilt photo must be added to the Quilt Link Up

BlockBase+ Sew Along: Block 8 Link Up

Posted 07-16-2021 by | Posted in: Block 8 BlockBase+ BlockBase+ Sew Along 2021 Sew Alongs

Time to share our 3222 blocks for the BlockBase+ Sew Along! Here’s mine: My block finishes at 6″ and I used the foundation printout to make the block. BlockBase+ Sew Along Review Let’s take a few minutes to look at how much we’re learned and accomplished together through this sew along! BLOCK 1 We learned how to navigate around the BlockBase+ screen and how to print a rotary cutting chart with Block 1273. BLOCK 2 With Block 2898, we tried out the different display options and printed the templates. BLOCK 3 We used all the fantastic Search options and printed the foundation pattern for Block 1638. BLOCK 4 For Block 785.7, we used Zoom in the Block Toolbar and learned about the Block print option. BLOCK 5 We explored the export options and Help buttons with Block 1915b and reviewed how to use the SVG export with a digital cutter.

BlockBase+ Sew Along: Block 8

Posted 07-05-2021 by | Posted in: Block 8 BlockBase+ BlockBase+ Sew Along 2021 Sew Alongs

It’s time for Block 8 in the BlockBase+ Sew Along! We’ve made it to the last block post. Thanks to all who have sewed along with me the last few months! I hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know the new BlockBase+ software through this sew along. Don’t have the BlockBase+ software yet? Find the BlockBase+ software here > Here on the blog, click Categories > Sew Alongs > BlockBase+ Sew Along 2021 to find all the sew along posts. The features we go over in this lesson are included in the BlockBase+ update. This is a free update for BB+ owners to add some new features and fix a few bugs. If you have not updated to the newest version of BB+ yet, please visit the Updates page and follow the directions to download and install. Double-click the BlockBase+ icon to open the software (close the Getting Started window, if

BlockBase+ Sew Along: Block 7 Link Up

Posted 07-02-2021 by | Posted in: Block 7 BlockBase+ BlockBase+ Sew Along 2021 Sew Alongs

Time to share our 2564 blocks for the BlockBase+ Sew Along! Here’s mine: My block finishes at 12″ and I used the foundation printout to make the block. To Link Up Your Photo When you post your photo below, please tell us what size you made the block, which printout you used from BlockBase+, and anything else you’d like to share about the block! Scroll down to the comment form at the end of this post. Fill in your info and then click Browse to include the image of your sewn block. *Please only post a photo of your sewn 2564 block.* Come back to the blog on Monday, July 5 to find out which block we’ll be sewing next!

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