Southwind Inspirations

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? GOT SCRAPS?? - I know you do, so here is my Summer Quilt Challenge for you! Use up some of your colorful scraps: 3-1/2", 2-1/2, and 2" squares to make a Fish Tail Quilt. Here are some images to get you inspired and started. I will post the approximate number of squares needed for a 30" x 30" and 30" x 40" quilt in the comments.- so who wants to play? Check below for the recommended number and sizes for the quilt. Challenge:   Come up with an original way to let your fish swim .  The design is basic and works well in a mock-up so you can plan your colors. Plan on using these Scraps for a 30" x 30" or 30" x 40" quilt: background squares 100 - 3-1/2” squares 100 - 2” squares, folded in half to make folded triangles to form the fish body. colorful scrappy squares 50 - 3-1/2” squares for the fish body 50 - 2-1/2” squares for the tail

  Click here to get CLUE 9 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

Click here to get CLUE 8 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

  Click here to get CLUE 7 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

Click here to get CLUE 6 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

Click here to get CLUE 5 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

Click here to get CLUE 4 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

Click here to get CLUE 3 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

Click here to get CLUE 1 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my  Southwind Quilts YouTube channel I can’t give away the mystery, but I want to give you some fabric pointers. The supplies listed are minimum fabric requirements. Here are some helpful hints for selecting your fabric. Teal and Green have to work together well as they are used in close proximity.  Choose fabrics with some contrast, but not on opposite ends of the value spectrum.  One or both of the colors can be a print. Purple Accent is a dark value Light and Bri...

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Today is all about folding and getting organized.     Click here for Curves and Final Instructions Don't forget to join Facebook live today at 10:00am EST I will post the video to YouTube (keeping my fingers crossed that technology will work) my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/ https://www.facebook.com/annette.ornelas.9 my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwindQuilts/     Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   I hope to see many of you there. Annette

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Today is all about folding and getting organized.     Click here for Spinning Wheels Quilt Assembly Don't forget to join Facebook live today at 10:00am EST I will post the video to YouTube (keeping my fingers crossed that technology will work) my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/ https://www.facebook.com/annette.ornelas.9 my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwindQuilts/     Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   I hope to see many of you there. Annette

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Today is all about folding and getting organized.     Click here for Border Blocks D and E Don't forget to join Facebook live today at 10:00am EST I will post the video to YouTube (keeping my fingers crossed that technology will work) my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/ https://www.facebook.com/annette.ornelas.9 my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwindQuilts/     Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   I hope to see many of you there. Annette

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Today is all about folding and getting organized.     Click here for Corner Blocks C Don't forget to join Facebook live today at 10:00am EST I will post the video to YouTube (keeping my fingers crossed that technology will work) my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/ https://www.facebook.com/annette.ornelas.9 my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwindQuilts/     Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   I hope to see many of you there. Annette

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Today is all about folding and getting organized.     Click here for Four-patch Block B Don't forget to join Facebook live today at 10:00am EST I will post the video to YouTube (keeping my fingers crossed that technology will work) my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/ https://www.facebook.com/annette.ornelas.9 my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwindQuilts/     Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   I hope to see many of you there. Annette

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Today is all about folding and getting organized.     Click here for Spinning Wheels Block A Don't forget to join Facebook live today at 10:00am EST I will post the video to YouTube (keeping my fingers crossed that technology will work) my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/ https://www.facebook.com/annette.ornelas.9 my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwindQuilts/     Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   I hope to see many of you there. Annette

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Today is all about folding and getting organized.     Click here for Spinning Wheels Folding Instructions Don't forget to join Facebook live today at 10:00am EST I will post the video to YouTube (keeping my fingers crossed that technology will work) my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/ https://www.facebook.com/annette.ornelas.9 my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwindQuilts/     Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   I hope to see many of you there. Annette

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Join the fun and l et me teach you how to make my quilt:  Spinning Wheels.  Click here for Spinning Wheels Cutting Instructions Don't forget to join Facebook live 10:00am EST tomorrow for the introduction.  Right after I will post the video to YouTube (keeping my fingers crossed that technology will work) my Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/ my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthwindQuilts/     Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   I hope to see many of you there. Annette

Welcome to our first Quilt Along! Join the fun and l et me teach you how to make my quilt:  Spinning Wheels.   See how easy it is to make a curved quilt all while sewing straight seams using Peeled-Back Patchwork. I designed the Quilt Along so we can work on a different part of the quilt every day.  I have allowed time for everyone to catch up before I post the next step.   Best of all you can use your scraps .   The majority of the pieces needed are 2-1/2" squares, which you may have already cut or you can easily cut from pre-cuts;  strips, charms, and even 10" squares. Click here for your List of Materials and Supplies: I will post the cutting instructions tomorrow (19 Mar 2020) at 8:00am EST  Piecing and sewing instructions for each day will be on my blog at 8:00am EST, starting Monday, March 23 and every morning thereafter until completion.   Join me on Facebook live 10:00am EST tomorrow to give you a sh...