Very important info about bias stem fabrics

[Barbara B.]

· The issue:
After reviewing the pattern and fabric requirements for our 2023 Block of the Month quilt Homeward Bound, we realized that the information submitted to us about the fabric used for the bias tape on the quilt was unintentionally omitted.

But not to worry! Each person who bought the Kit will receive two HALF YARD cuts of these two green fabrics: MATCHA and SHIRE.

No need to request--everyone who bought the KIT will automatically receive the package to the same address the Kit was shipped to.

No charge for the fabric or shipping--we just want to make it right for our members.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: SAVE ONE OF THESE HALF YARDS FOR MONTH 7--when we make the wide applique border that has the birds in it. Month 7 requires one half yard of fabric for those bias stems.

Use the OTHER HALF YARD to get started on MONTH 1 now. There are small straight bias stems in Month 1 that do not have to be cut on the bias. In Month 2 you will want to cut on the bias. Sarah as an excellent Video in Month1 that shows her method for preparing narrow bias stems--you will want to WATCH the VIDEOS before beginning.

The kit includes a 3" strip of SHIRE--you can cut the four stems, 3/4" x 8", as the pattern instructions say and be ready for Month 1. If you prefer to save SHIRE for MONTH 7, that works too.

I was just notified my package is due to arrive Tuesday January 3 so I expect the rest of the shipments to start making their way around the world very soon.

REMEMBER, you can always choose one of your own green fabrics to get started on Month 1, something that looks great with the Kit. This also allows you to make this quilt your own. That is what I did when I started the pattern testing in September. My kit arrived mid-November,.

[Margo C.]

Thanks for all your prep work, Barbara, to make things easier for us!
It is much appreciated!

[Cindy A.]

Thanks so much Barbara, I was wondering about the half yard of green fabric that I couldn't seem to find in my kit.

[Margo C.]

I had placed an order from the shop and the stem fabric arrived yesterday with that order!

[Sharon P.]

Love that peachy color..is this Tula Pink’s?

[Teresa B.]

Thank you Barbara and The Quilt Show.

[Barbara B.]

My fabrics arrived today with something else I ordered from the Store, the Bountiful Fruit kit.

[karonray]

I want to say thank you to the person/people who created the online pattern. So often logos and other things are so large and have different colored backgrounds that use so much ink to print that I shy away from printing what I need. Your pattern has all the information to create this great quilt but not the fancy colors and extras. Thank you.

[Barbara B.]

Glad you noticed. I agree with you about online printing of patterns.

[MissingOxygen]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but thank you for making month 1 a single document. I hope that is the plan for the rest of the year. It is confusing to have multiple files each month.

[Barbara B.]

Yes, each month there is usually only one document. There might be two if the pattern pieces are provided separately. But not usually more than two.

[Azenath W.]

Is bias 1/2 yards fabrics shipping? I haven’t received shipping notification.

[Ann W.]

Same question - I haven't received the stem fabric yet. Thanks

[Barbara B.]

The additional fabrics are being shipped right now and all are expected to be shipped out this week. No need to request them, you will receive them automatically.

[Ann W.]

Thanks so much. I just got an email confirming that my fabric just shipped.

[WendyMurdoch]

I had my kit sent to an American address, 3 hours round trip from here. Going there for 2- 1/2 yard pieces of fabric seems excessive. Is it possible to have it sent to me in Canada at: Wendy Murdoch, 2517 4th Street South, Cranbrook, BC Canada V1C 5C5? I can contact John if that is preferable.

[Barbara B.]

It has probably been shipped. Call customer service, the phone number is at the bottom of each page.

[Carol R.]

ah ha! it worked! Thanks Barbara

[Barb O.]

Actually I am confused, is there no pattern for the BOM"s. I'm not sure exactly how to start this project. There does not seem to be any direction. Don;t know if I am missing something.

[Barbara B.]

Actually I am confused, is there no pattern for the BOM"s. I'm not sure exactly how to start this project. There does not seem to be any direction. Don;t know if I am missing something.

You must be logged in as Star Member. Go to LEARN, 2023 BOM, you should see the Introduction/Fabric Requirements information at the top, Facebook LIVE info next, and then Month 1. Under View you will first see the Videos--two this month. Tab over to Patterns/Documents to find the Pattern.

If you don't see Month 1 you are either not logged in or are not an active Star Member. Check your Dashboard for your account status.

[Jennifer]

Where can I get a breakdown of background fabric requirements for each border? I would like to create different colored borders.

[Barbara B.]

There is a Sticky Topic on the first page of this Forum with that information.