Scrap Busting Modern Sampler – Let’s get started!

If you are anything like me – your scrap basket is overflowing! Well, 2020 is the year I have designated to work through and reduce this basket! The Scrap Busting Modern Sampler was created.
Using the GO! Qube Mix & Match Set 6” Block, and GO! Qube Companion sets, we will create, learning different techniques from stitching to pressing. Oh – you can use any Qube size, just use the corresponding die number. Let’s get scrap busting!

Materials:

1. AccuQuilt GO! Big or GO! Fabric Cutter
2. AQ55775 GO! Qube Mix & Match 6” Block
3. AQ55779 GO! Qube 6” Companion Set- Classic
4. AQ55788 GO! Qube 6” Companion Set – Angles
5. AQ55086 GO! Strip Cutter – 6 ½” (6” Finished) OR
6. AQ55000 GO! Square – 6 ½” (6” Finished)
7. AQ55017 GO! Strip Cutter – 2 ½” (2” Finished)
8. AQ55113 GO! Cutting Mat 10” x 24”
9. 2.3m of the main fabric
10. An assortment of colours for blocks. I used my scrap basket. Fabric measurements in each block instruction.
11. 1.8m x 1.8m of Backing fabric
12. 1.8m x 1.8m of Wadding
13. Sewing Machine
14. Matching Sewing thread
15. General Sewing Tools

Getting Started Instructions:

Things you need to know before you start!

• All quantities are based on fabric 100cm/105cm (40/42”) wide, 100% cotton fabrics.
• All fabrics are sewn right sides together.
• All seams 6mm (¼”) unless otherwise stated differently
• Each block was made from my scrap busting pile. If you have enough fabric to cover the die shape, you have enough to make the block!
• I preferred to keep colours tonal to achieve the rainbow effect above.
• Be careful with using directional prints – make sure you are happy with the look.
• At times I discuss different pressing methods for seams. Try them all and choose which one best suit you!
• Any Qube size can be used. Just use the same number die to cut. You will, however, need more fabric than stated.
• Most importantly – Have fun!

Cutting Instructions

All measurements will now be in inches with industry standard for quilting

1. From main fabric if using strip cutter:
   • Cut (3) 20” x Width of Fabric (WOF)
     • Using AQ55086 GO! Strip Cutter – 6 ½” (6” Finished), fanfold fabric to cut (9) strips for backing fabric
2. From remaining fabric
   • Using AQ55017 GO! Strip Cutter – 2½” (” Finished), fanfold these to cut (8) strips for binding

Or:

2. From main fabric if using square cutter:
   • Cut (9) 7” x Width of Fabric (WOF)
     • Using AQ5500 GO! Square– 6 ½” (6” Finished), fanfold fabric to cut (52) squares
   • From remaining fabric
     • Using AQ55017 GO! Strip Cutter – 2½” (” Finished), fanfold these to cut (8) strips for binding.
3. All other cutting direction to follow.

Let’s Get Started!