Always enjoy your sew sampler box reveals-- you are always so upbeat and enthusiastic! Thank you. Yup-- clam anxiety. I do appreciate they have had us do some new things this year like the diamonds in Peachy Preserves. Since the curves are big, I might try it. Anyway, I always love getting these boxes in the mail. xox
Sew Sampler is such a fun box to get every month! I probably won’t make the Verbene as-is. I was thinking of converting it to HSTs instead of the curved pieces. Super pretty fabric!! :-)
I love this box! I like how FQS is helping us stretch our skills and try some things that are maybe outside our comfort zone. This box seems like a great value. I think we really got our money’s worth. Thanks for the video. I can never wait until my box gets here.
I love the fabric and pencil, but I don’t want to do those curves, either. I just finished a New York Beauty wall hanging and I’m over those curved pieces!!
This box is not my jam either. I’ll use the pencil and the rotary cutter but that’s it. Thanks for doing these unboxing videos. I always look forward to your videos.
I was thinking of canceling but I still really like these boxes almost every time. Loving this box too!!!! I’ve been using sewline products for awhile now. They are high quality and good for precision.
Thank you for sharing! I always know you'll get your box before me and enjoy your videos. The curved piecing makes me nervous, but I adore a template and that fabric line is so perfect for fall!
The bonus lollies pattern is a freebie pattern that they are recommending as an alternative pattern for the box fabric. It’s a shortcut quilt pattern and there’s a video tutorial on the FQS RU-vid channel.
The chalk pencil is cool. Fabric looks like drapery fabric. Not a fan of the subscription box. Waiting to order one but not sure what box I want yet. I've also been looking at the reviews they are up and down. . But thank you Andrea I really enjoy watching your videos.
I use those little rotary cutter very often! The blade lasts FOREVER! I really like the fabric. Too much blue for me, but I can figure out how to use it, not on the curved piecing, though! Thanks for the lovely unboxing! Mine should arrive tomorrow, but I couldn't resist!
I looked up on fat quarters shop and they do have a lollies shortcut pattern not the same as what you got in the box but similar and it’s a free PDF if anybody’s interested in it it says shortcut series something new I guess
I love the fabric but am having a nervous breakdown over curved piecing. I will give it a try because I like to challenge myself. I’m going to watch the video first. Good luck everyone! I absolutely love the sew line pencil. I use one now with black lead and it works excellent.
I cannot wait to get this box! Love,love ❤, the box! My Godmother Birthday is in October, I did not what get for her birthday present I will make the quilt as her present. Thank you Andrea for sharing, I knew that box was going to be good!
So mine in about three weeks. I have only just got my 3rd designer bom from fqs yesterday. That fabric is stunning. I love the pencil, also comes with green and pink chalk, awesome. The green is great for darker fabrics. Easy to get replacement chalks. Curved piecing is on my hmmmm, maybe if I feel brave (😮😅) list. Hugs, Chel 🌸
Thanks! Always enjoy your unboxings (and seeing your daughter in the background). I loved the fabric and pattern and clam shell ruler, however, I already have the other two items - the main reason why I stopped getting the SS boxes, but I decided to start up again last month.
Hi here is my suggestion now that u have more time, make one individual curved piece from this as a trial. It is all in the pinning, you may surprise yourself, and at least u can say u tried one block of it. Would love to see this in some quilt pattern u have. Stunning prints.
Andrea you should give the curve piecing a try. I did it on a project and I was also scared to death, but if you pin and go slow you will be so amazed with yourself.
Layer cake lollies is free for everyone on FQS website. I’ve made a couple of lollies quilts as I like the lattice effect. I cancelled my sew sampler in May as I need to use my stash, it’s getting too large. I’ll consider resubscribing in future as I definitely find more boxes I like than not.
I enjoy your unboxings! I cancelled the subscription this month so it was fun to see what was in it. I am still glad I cancelled, but there’s always a couple of things in the box that are pretty cool so I can see why they are popular.
I have not tried curved piecing, but I look forward to my box coming. Ma couture had a three yard book with fabric cafe, and all of the quilts are curved. She makes using curves in quilts look easy. I may just give it a try.
Sweet! I got my notification today that the box has been sent. I don't have that rotary cutter size or the white mechanical pencil. I love getting notions that I don't own. Andrea! You should wear that shirt when you do a Winner Winner Chicken Dinner. I like the pattern and fabric. Excellent box.
I’m not a fan of weird rulers and templates. Lol. So when you decide how to use that fabric be sure to let us know. I like the fabric but not the pattern so much. I do have one of those white pencils and I love it. I also love a 28mm rotary cutter. So I’m excited to get both of those . And of course, the basket pattern is what I’m really waiting on. Thanks for sharing
I think you'd like fqs new pattern release for that fabric. It's called layer cake lily. I immediately thought of this pattern when I saw those beautiful fabrics. Kimberly just put out the video yesterday, and the pattern is free, which is totally awesome! Happy quilting!
I know Kimberly showed a clamshell video. Don't remember if it was this template or not. She commented she didn't like curves either because she couldn't sew as fast 🤣🤣 But she did the project & it came out really cute. I didn't realize you could cut orange peels with it as well.
I had to reverse and STOP the video to see the curve pieces... took a while. I saw lots of straight lines, but OK the lighter colors inside the squares migjt be curved edges, sheesh! Love the chalk marker
I was sooo looking forward to seeing this box. I suspected it would be Folk and Lore and I selfishly wanted to see you open the fabric! I thought I saw a majority of large-scale print vs. low-scale. What would you say? The pattern looks beautiful but I want to do something simpler. Does the pattern involve applique? Thank you for sharing your box.
😂 girl I almost did!! I’ve just Backed up with giveaway packages right now. I’m overwhelmed!! But it def went in the giveaway pile. Maybe you’ll see it in my next live!!
I just looked for the completion kit for this box and it $110! They are normally under $30. I get the subscription but for sure won’t be completing this one. I just started the subscription back up because there were so many adorable patterns I was missing. So sad about the price on this one
