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GENTLEMAN CRAFTER

Official Blog of Arts and Crafts Enthusiast, John Bloodworth

Category: Patchwork

Quilt Genius Design Tool Kit

Discovering the QuiltGenius Design Tool Kit from C&T Publishing.

September 20, 2024 John - Gentleman CrafterLeave a comment

I have been wanting to share this one for a few weeks since I got my copy of QuiltGenius Design Tool Kit from C&T Publishing and have finally managed to get a few minutes to sit down and put together a post and video about this fun, fast, and simple way to design your quilts and other patchwork projects…

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 30 – Swan

September 2, 2022August 24, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

Back with the wee critters this week as I tackle a swan design in more fun with foundation paper piecing!

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 29 – Kite

August 26, 2022August 24, 2022 John - Gentleman CrafterLeave a comment

Hallo and welcome to more fun with foundation paper piecing. This week I have a free Kite block pattern for you and of course the usual video tutorial too!

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 28 – Cluckabella Chicken

August 19, 2022August 12, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

A little fun one this week as we create a simple chicken with foundation paper piecing.

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 27 – Optical Twist

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter3 Comments

Welcome to another episode of Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing. This time we will be doing a variation on a log cabin block that gives the optical illusion of a twisted tunnel.

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 26 – Turnstile

July 29, 2022July 10, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

A classic example of how versatile triangles can be in patchwork and foundation paper piecing today with the turnstile patch.

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 25 – Pinwheel In A Square

July 22, 2022July 10, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

Welcome to another fun with foundation paper piecing episode! This week we will be having a go at the Pinwheel in a Square block.

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 24 – Broken Dishes

July 15, 2022July 10, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

This week we will be taking a look at the broken dishes block along with the usual simple sewing video tutorial.

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 23 – Arrow

July 8, 2022June 26, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

Continuing our exploration of Foundation Paper Piecing blocks today with the Arrow.

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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing 22 – Double Wrench

July 1, 2022June 26, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

Today see’s the continuation of the Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing series of patterns and video with the Double Wrench.

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It’s BOTMing Time! Also, eating out and mini-cows galore.

April 11, 2021April 6, 2021 John - Gentleman Crafter13 Comments

Somehow another month has rolled around which means I get to have some stitchy fun – like I need an excuse – with this month’s Block Of The Month. Come see what I have been snipping and stitching when you have a mo.

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A Quick Look At This Months Bottom, And A Baby Cow Is Born!

March 28, 2021March 26, 2021 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

For this months sewing project I decided to keep it simple so that I can practice at taking my time and not rushing/bumbling my way through. I also made the decision to change things up and go a bit old school.

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A Bit Of A BOTM, But Probably Not The One You Were Expecting

February 28, 2021February 27, 2021 John - Gentleman Crafter18 Comments

You may recall that back in January – which seems so long ago now – I started out a mission to do a quilt block a month using the Scan N Cut. Well, I did get something quilty made this month but it wasn’t exactly “on plan”.

Come take a look …

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January Quilt Block Of The Month Blog Featured Image

Finishing The January BOTM Adventure, And A Boob Or Two

January 31, 2021January 29, 2021 John - Gentleman Crafter11 Comments

Today marks the end of Januarys adventure creating a decorative patchwork quilt block from the pre-designed blocks found in the Scan N Cut machine. Grab a brew and I will update you…

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Quilt Block Of The Month Update (16)

Mid Month BOTM Update

January 17, 2021January 13, 2021 John - Gentleman Crafter9 Comments

Fancy a quick catch up on my BOTM adventure…?

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