Candy Shoppe Quilt Along Week 1: Cutting

Welcome to Week 1 of the Candy Shoppe Quilt Along!  By now, you should have your supplies and pattern ready to go.  Still need to RSVP?  Find the link here!

This week, we’ll tackle all of the cutting, which is found on the first page of the pattern (not including the cover).  If you’re using a jelly roll, like us, you’ll need to trim those strips to 2″ wide.

Otherwise, just cut 2″ strips to begin with from your fabrics.  After the strips are cut, follow the pattern to make the appropriate cuts from your background fabric.We love using these strip rulers.  They make cutting go so much faster!  Marking the cuts is also very helpful to avoid making mistakes.

Once you get all your strips done, you’re set for this week.

To enter to win the weekly prize, post a progress photo between now and Feb. 4th, one of the following ways:

• Instagram: Make sure to tag @theclothparcel and @littleyellowbicycle, and use hashtag #candyshoppeqal.  If you have a private account, DM us a screenshot of your post, or else we won’t see it.
• In our Facebook group.
• Email us! Be sure to attach the picture to your email.

We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!