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In the Summer Time FREE Block #12

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I had fun thinking about this weeks topic and would love for you to share some stories... the GOOD ones.. wink!  

Block #12 is 'Family Reunions!'

Do you have them now? In the past? Do you have a super favorite story about where Uncle Harry did... mmmm.. maybe that isn't a good one to share.. haha!

Share your Family Reunion story with me in the comments.... and keep reading...I have a tip for you on fussy cutting

I decided it was a pineapple kind of day, so I fussy cut them by placing the ruler JUST under the stems before I cut.

to duplicate this for any fabric,

• Pick a spot on a fabric that you can see on each, like the area under the pineapple rim. 
• Line up the ruler
• Be sure the fabric is going the same direction for each one you cut.

And I like to audition the block before sewing

It helps me keep the pieces in the right order since I wanted ALL the pineapples to go the same way except one.

Can you spot the renegade?

Putting just the block in repeat, then turning it gives a great alternate image.

I'd LOVE to do this one so I can play with color to create an alternate image, I have a coloring page too so you can try out combinations.

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I'm still on a tight deadline for a book and now I'm traveling to teach, so they will get sewn at the end of the month, I can't wait!

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PLEASE READOn April 25 I will have NO NEW BLOCK. I will have a post, but NO new block, but you'll want to see my post, wink!

My schedule has been crazy and I needed to shift the schedule a week while I work on other deadlines that MUST be finished first and I'm on the road teaching. Next block is May 2

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Pat Sloan: How to alter a t-shirt neckline

I was asked to repost this oldie but goodie.. so here it is!

I have altered tshirts for years and years!

You can alter a t-shirt neckline with a easy little 'x' stitch. Have your needle (a chenille is good), Aurifil 12wt or another thread of similar weight. These photos were done a LONG time ago when I did this project with a similar thread. 

BUY 12 wt AURIFIL .. the kits are a great way to pick up several colors

You are folding the neckline in half then making 'x' stitches.

Pretty much all it is! For the collar, fold the ribbing to meet the seam.

Start at the side. Hide the knot in the fold.

Stitch 'x's.... until done!

I try and keep the thread inside the ribbing so it doesn't show too much on the inside.

But don't stress over it. The collar is harder to needle than the rest.

I usually run out of the thread because a normal working strand won't last to do all the way around

so I do the front first as it's what I can see in the mirror!

For sleeves and hem. You will fold up towards the FRONT, twice. The first time is where you hide the knot. Start at the side.

Make 'x's... until done!

something I do ALL the time..let me know if you try it!