MONTH 1 Ask Questions Here

[Sharon P.]

I did my month one…so very pleased with instructions etc.,pictures too. I was curious about pressing the seams. In one area it says press right or left etc….then says press seams open…mine came out so perfect!

[Lynn W.]

I pressed a lot of my seam open, Sharon. --Lynn

[Judith A.]

I remember hearing Lynn mentioning that she uses both Best Press and Terial Magic in herFabric Folding Pen, but I can't remember the proportions...how much of each she uses in the Pen. For the life of me, I can't find find that again. Could you please repeat what you do? Thank you.

[Lynn W.]

Dear Judith,
Thank you for your question. I fill most of my Fabric Folding Pen with Best Press, then add just one squirt of Terial Magic. Give that a try and see how you like the results. --Lynn

[denise N.]

I would like to use my own fabrics. Where can I find the break down of the fabrics for the whole kit

[Barbara B.]

In the Fabric Requirements File on the main page of 2025 BOM. AND there is a STICKY Topic right here on the FORUM to take you there.

[Robert I.]

I am using my own fabrics, mostly batiks. I am trying to follow the month 1 directions, but I wonder if anyone else has noticed that in the fifth column of the chart, the "color" is listed as "blue"? I plan to follow the picture of the fabric, but that word makes me unsure! I have my batiks all lined up to coordinate with the fabrics Lynne has set out.

[Barbara B.]

Since you are following the Autumn pattern, know that the Blue description is for PARCHMENT BLUE in the Autumn Kit. There is a PARCHMENT CREAM that will be used later.
Simply compare the photo of the fabric in the pattern to the exact same photos in the FABRIC REQUIREMENTS file.

[Robert I.]

The Photo shows cream, but the word says blue. That is what is confusing me.

[Barbara B.]

I understand. Parchment Blue was probably too long for the space.
We look forward to seeing your quilt come together!

I have 2 questions. Do you suggest prewashing fabrics? I tried Lynn's starching my fabric (not prewashed) for the blocks of month 1 and really liked the results. 2. How much fabric can I pre starch? All of it for the year or starch as I go through the months.

[Barbara B.]

I did not prewash the Spring kit. If using deep dark fabrics, navy, red, purple, etc, I usually pre wash those.

Figure out how much you need each month, starch just that amount is my recommendation.

[Barbara B.]

What row gives me a 70” or 80” square? Where will this info be posted, and when?

The middle is 20”. All blocks around the middle are 5”.

I have a detailed blog on how to change the size of this and other quilts coming January 19.