Spoolful of Charm Quilt Along Week 1
Week 1: Preparation and Planning**
Welcome to Week 1 of the Spoolful of Charm Quilt Along. I am so glad you are here and ready to begin this sweet and simple project. This quilt is a joy to sew, and the spool blocks give you the chance to feature your favorite prints, small motifs, or special fabrics you want to highlight.
This first week is all about preparation. By gathering your fabrics, reviewing your pattern, and doing a little planning, you will set yourself up for a smooth and enjoyable sewing experience.
Watch the Week 1 Video
This Week’s Focus: Gather and Plan
Before you start cutting next week, take a little time to look through your fabrics and choose which prints you want to feature in the center of each spool block. The spool design frames each print beautifully, so this is a nice moment to enjoy the artwork and color combinations.
Use this week to:
- Review the pattern
Look at the finished quilt layout and block instructions. This helps you understand how each spool comes together. - Choose your fabrics
Decide which prints you want to feature in the centers and which fabrics you want to use for the spool frames and backgrounds. - Press your fabrics
Pressing your fabrics ahead of time helps your cutting stay accurate and clean next week. - Set up your workspace
Gather your rotary cutter, rulers, cutting mat, and pins or clips so everything is ready for Week 2.
A Look at What’s Ahead
Here is the schedule for the Quilt Along:
Week 1: Preparation and Planning
Week 2: Cutting and Fussy Cutting
Week 3: Assemble the Spools
Week 4: Quilt Assembly and Finishing
Each week will include a video tutorial and a blog post with detailed steps.
Share Your Week 1 Progress
As you gather your fabrics and begin planning your blocks, feel free to share your Week 1 photo on social media using #SpoolfulOfCharmQAL and #SewAStory. It is always inspiring to see the fabrics you choose and how you prepare for each step.
