Cherry Blossoms

I can't believe it's week four in the Blackbird's Bounty SAL with Woolie Friends and "Star Collector" is so sweet!

Visit the Wooden Spool Designs to download the free pattern and order kits to make the block at https://www.woodenspooldesigns.com/

Block 3 in The Blackbird’s Bounty reveal day! Isn't this adorable? Designed by Through the Needle’s Eye.

Visit their website to get kits and the downloadable PDF pattern that's FREE this week, through Sunday, 9/19! https://www.needleseyestories.com/

Check out all the fun at https://www.facebook.com/groups/woolenoak

This week on Quilty Quips we're talking about organizing a quilt project! Swan, Kate and Annette had some great organization ideas, and I always love seeing how everyone has their own little system. For me, I like to keep each project together in its own bin on a shelf in my studio. My pattern instructions and notes go into a binder with sheet protectors so everything stays neat and easy to find. To cut my fabrics, I make labels right from the cutting instructions and sort the cut fabrics into baggies by block. Then, when I'm ready to sew, I load everything into these dandy little trays and carry it right over to my sewing machine. It's a simple system, but it keeps me organized and makes it easy to pick up right where I left off! Next week on Quilty Quips we’re going to be doing something a little different as we all talk about some of our favorite ways to approach fabric uses, planning, stash, and more! Don’t forget to tell us all what your favorite new organization idea is, even if it’s not one we talked about this week!

It's reveal time for block 2 in the Blackbird’s Bounty Mystery-Stitch-A-Long. And isn't this a beautiful block? Must make!!

Get your free pattern this week and order your kit here: https://thewoolenneedle.com/product/blackbirds-bounty-with-woolie-friends/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUL5-NwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6chBlio9__SzfOzsufbDrndQxRoUKJ0bocqszwSeiq07RqhqXa7VB5Ei4R5Q_aem_yyR6KrGiHZUihtkYQy3X9w

Blackbird's Bounty Mystery Stitch Along begins tomorrow and we're kicking things off with block 1, The Crow's Keepsake, by Calico Patch Designs.

Want to have everything ready to stitch? Kits are available for preorder through Calico Patch Designs!

It's time for a brand new stitch along with our Woolie Friends! We're so excited to get started on Blackbird's Bounty, filled with all the cozy charm of the season.

Want to stitch along with us? Visit my website through the link in bio to get more info and pre-order kits, then invite all your stitchy friends to join the fun. We start this Monday!

Don't miss out on all the fun, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/woolenoak

Do you use Markup R-XP?

⚠️ Before you update: BACK UP your patterns!

We’re aiming to roll out the new Markup R-XP this weekend. Before you update, there’s one thing I’d like everyone to do: make a backup of your important projects.
The new Markup R-XP is an update to the existing app, not a separate app. Once you update, the old version is replaced and cannot be reinstalled on that device.
Your projects will come across and convert when you first open the new app. Our testers have successfully done this on Android and iPad with real, long-running projects. But safely transferred isn’t the same as backed up, so please take a few minutes to:

1. Open your current Markup R-XP.
2. Export the projects you care about, especially anything you’re currently stitching.
3. Save them off your device; iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.

If everything goes as expected, you’ll never need the backups, but they’re well worth having.

❤️ Please help spread the word: Not every Markup user follows us on social media. If you know another Markup stitcher, please tell them, or share/repost this in your stitching groups and chats.

Not ready to update? No problem: The current app will continue working. If you’re mid-project, you can wait and update when you’re ready.

• Android: Disable auto-update for Markup in the Play Store.
• iPhone/iPad: Apple doesn’t allow this per-app, but you can temporarily disable automatic App Updates in Settings.

A couple of things to expect with the update:

1. Everyone gets a fresh 14-day trial. Existing subscribers can use Restore Purchase, you won’t be charged twice.
2. This is a big update: a new home screen, a completely new way to set up charts, lots of new features, and two-finger stitch marking.

I’ll share more before the update arrives so it all feels familiar. For now: please, please, please BACK UP your important projects and please help spread the word to your fellow stitchers! ❤️ Thanks, James

What's a favorite feature on your sewing machine? And does she have a name?

Hello sweet friends! I so enjoyed reading about Kate, Swan and Annette's favorite machines. My first sewing machine was a little portable one my parents gave me when I was six. I don't remember the brand but certainly remember all the joy! Today, I sew on BERNINAs because of their amazing quality, dependability, ease of use and most importantly, great service. I especially love having everything I need right at my fingertips,. And yes, my girls have names!! Millie is my everyday workhorse, she is so roomy and I can totally count on her for anything I want to sew, no matter what! Emmie is my go to girl when it comes to machine embroidery... favorite feature? It trims all those little pesky threads. Mabel, oh Mabel, she's my finishing girl... the controls and thread are all right in front of you, no need to stop and walk away. And my newest addition, Poppy, is my little travel girl, with lots of throat space and just as easy as my Millie. Next on my list? Making little name tag-stickers for them. Next week on Quilty Quips we're sharing our favorite cutting tools! Until then, what's a favorite feature on your sewing machine? And does she have a name? #QuiltyQuips @berninausa #sewing #quilting @swanamity @southwind_quilts @katecollerandesigns

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