The Rev Craft Biz Podcast
The Frightful Fun Block of the Month
· Summarized
Key takeaways
- Collaboration fosters creativity, leading to diverse designs and new ideas.
- Foundation paper piecing can be fun and accessible for all levels of quilters.
- Community support is crucial in inspiring quilters to complete projects and try new techniques.
- The Frightful Fun Block of the Month is designed to be playful and inviting.
- Engaging with fellow quilters inspires creativity and provides motivation.
Summary
Introduction to Frightful Fun
This episode introduces a new Halloween-themed block of the month project called "Frightful Fun". Hosts Sam Hunter, Kristy Lea, and Lila Gardunia discuss their collaborative journey in creating this unique project, along with its launch in December.
Collaboration and Community
The speakers delve into their collaborative process, detailing how they came together through previous projects, notably the "Back to Nature" quilt along. They emphasize the importance of working as a team and how it leads to more inspired and enriched quilt designs.
Embracing Foundation Paper Piecing
Throughout the podcast, the hosts discuss their shared love for foundation paper piecing (FPP). They highlight the benefits of this technique, share tips, and express their aim to make FPP more accessible and enjoyable for quilters of all levels.
Creative Process and Design Decisions
Insights are given into the design choices for the quilt blocks, with each host sharing their favorite pieces and the thought process behind them. The importance of feedback and collaboration in refining designs is also underscored.
The Fun of Halloween Quilting
The hosts express excitement over showcasing Halloween-themed designs and how they made sure the blocks felt fun rather than spooky. The versatility of the blocks allows quilters to use them for various celebrations beyond Halloween.
Conclusion and Invitation to Join
As the episode wraps up, the hosts invite listeners to join the block of the month, participate in the Facebook community, and share their projects. They also share encouraging words on finding joy in quilting and engaging with others in the craft.
Sponsors
- Frightful Fun BOM · A new Halloween block of the month project that the speakers collaborated on, launching in December.
- Leila Gardunia · Leila is one of the collaborators in the Frightful Fun Block of the Month project.
- Sam Hunter · Sam Hunter is the host and a collaborator in the Frightful Fun Block of the Month project.
- Kristy Lea · Kristy Lea is another collaborator in the Frightful Fun Block of the Month project.
- Make Modern Magazine · A magazine that supports quilters, mentioned during the podcast.
- Back to Nature QAL · Mentions a previous collaborative quilt along that laid the groundwork for this project.
- Electric Quilt (EQ) · Used for designing patterns, pivotal in the collaborative effort.
- Adobe Illustrator · Used by Kristy Lea for creating designs prior to the collaboration.
- Riley Blake - Sparkler Fabric · Fabric recommended for use in the quilt project, noted for its beauty and quality.
- Violet Craft · Their wooden roller was discussed as a useful tool for paper piecing.
- Add a Quarter Ruler · A tool assisting with foundation paper piecing, mentioned during the podcast.
- Foundation Paper Piecing Water Pen · A useful tool for quilters highlighted in the discussion.
- Precision Tweezers · Recommended for paper piecing, mentioned as essential in the block making process.
- Carol Doak’s FPP Paper · A specific type of paper for paper piecing mentioned to help with easier removal.
Show notes
#034 - Sam, Kristy and Leila talk about collaborating on their new block of the month project. We cover the inspiration, challenges, and fun we had along the way to creating the Frightful Fun Halloween Block of the Month.
Halloween BOM Show Notes
Frightful Fun BOM - https://huntersdesignstudio.com/halloween-bom/
Leila Gardunia - https://www.leilagardunia.com/
Sam Hunter - http://www.huntersdesignstudio.com
Kristy Lea - https://quietplaydesigns.com/
Make Modern Magazine - https://www.makemodern.com.au/
Back to Nature QAL - https://www.leilagardunia.com/back-to-nature-paper-piecing-quilt-along
EQ - Electric Quilt - https://electricquilt.com/
Adobe Illustrator - https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html#modal-hash
Sparkler Fabric from Riley Blake - https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/Fabric/Basics/Sparkler
Violet Craft wooden Roller - https://www.violetcraft.com/notions-and-tools/violet-craft-seam-roller
Add a Quarter Ruler - https://amzn.to/3Z5AXiu
Foundation Paper Piecing Water Pen - https://carolinamoorepatterns.com/collections/notions/products/foundation-piecing-water-pen
Tweezers - https://carolinamoorepatterns.com/collections/notions/products/precision-tweezers
*Carol Doak’s FPP Paper - https://amzn.to/4g5bxIU
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