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Block Party

Block Party – Month 12

Block Party - Feb. 01, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

We made it! We made it to Month 12 of the OklaRoots Block Party! Can you believe it?

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Block Party – BONUS BLOCK!

Block Party - Feb. 01, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

For all of you adventurous quilters out there, here's a fun bonus block!

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Block Party – Month 11

Block Party - Jan. 04, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

I know I say this every month but.... can you believe we're almost done with this block party?! I just can't. I'm not ready!

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Block Party – Month 10

Block Party - Dec. 07, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

I cannot believe we're about to leave 2020. I become so nostalgic this time of year, looking back on all that's changed. Honestly my head kind of spins when I see everything we've experienced over the last 12 months! But if I could only say one thing about what I've learned this year, it would be that strangers can become family in the blink of an eye. I've never felt so close to so many, while being so far away. 

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Block Party – Month 9

Block Party - Nov. 02, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

How is it already November?! What happened to October?

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Block Party – Month 8

Block Party - Oct. 05, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

Happy October!! If you're in the Northern Hemisphere you may be experience that lovely chill in the air, with that magical "fall smell". For those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, I'm sure the warm afternoons are a welcome change. This month's block is a really fun one.... and might be my favorite of the entire party... we'll see!

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Block Party – Month 7

Block Party - Sep. 07, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

How do you usually feel about September? Ready for summer to wrap up? Cool fall crisp air rolling in? Excited to spend some more time indoors snuggled up with Netflix?

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Block Party – Month 6

Block Party - Aug. 03, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

You've made it to August! Question: Do you consider August part of Fall or Summer? I know I know, it's technically a summer month. But, you can feel the anticipation of fall, right? Pumpkin spice will start showing up this month. Fall decor will start coming out. So..... I say forget seasons. Let's get our fall on!

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Block Party – Month 5

Block Party - Jul. 06, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

Happy July quilty friends! I can't believe we're already to month 5 of our Block Party! I've had such a fun time making these and seeing your versions. This month we're working on - wait for it - partial seams! To be honest, partial seams get a bad rap. They are much easier than they seem and help you create all kinds of beautiful block designs. So give it a shot and let me know what you think!

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Block Party – Month 4

Block Party - Jun. 01, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

Happy June everyone!! I've been chatting with many of you about the weather lately, and I sincerely hope wherever you are you're getting some sunshine and warm days! It really has never felt better to enjoy the fresh air!

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Quick video showing how I prepped for the leather Quick video showing how I prepped for the leather Mini Wish Tote featured in this week’s video! Everything seen here was sewn on my domestic sewing machine 💪❤️

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Moments of joy should be celebrated 💜💙❤️ And this Moments of joy should be celebrated 💜💙❤️

And this collection of fabric from @rubystarsociety sure is bringing me joy. This is the Weft and Warp Mystic Fable Half Yard Bundle. I purchased mine from @sarah_made and I love each and every print 🥰

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Happy Halfway To Halloween! In honor of the beginn Happy Halfway To Halloween! In honor of the beginning of the Halloween season (don’t argue with me about this) I made myself a spoooooky themed quilt block using some of my favorite fabric!

Curved blocks seem hard, but once you try this method you’ll have them down in no time. 

Finished block size is 8.5“ x 8.5“ (including the final seam allowance)

Templates are from the Magic Maker QUILT set (not the appliqué), size LARGE in Shop OklaRoots. The ones I’m using are for the Ears portion, but you could use the larger face curved blocks in the set to make an even bigger block. 

Material is quilt cotton from the Nightshade line from @tulapink .

#oklarootstuts #quilting #quiltblock #tutorial #sewing
This is my first time working with a lace zipper a This is my first time working with a lace zipper and I am HOOKED! I love how easy it was to add to this Classic Boxy Bag. 

Thank you so much to Missouri Star Quilt for sending over a couple sets of these lace zippers for me to giveaway! To enter the giveaway you must be following both me (OklaRoots) and @missouriquiltco wherever you are seeing this video (Instagram, Facebook and/or YouTube) AND answer the following question in the comments: 

What bag would you use a lace zipper on? If you have already worked with these, let me know what it was for!

I will pick two winners: ONE for the full set of 6 zippers and ANOTHER for the finished Boxy Bag shown here and the remaining 5 zippers. Giveaway ends May 1st at 11:59pm eastern and is open worldwide. I will cover the shipping cost (please note duties and fees may apply and be responsible to winners outside of the US). 

Pattern featured is the Classic Two Toned Boxy Bag available in ShopOklaRoots

#msqcshowandtell #msqcpartner #oklarootstuts #nationalzipperday
The Brush Pouch from @missfrecklesdesign is just s The Brush Pouch from @missfrecklesdesign is just so dang refreshing! This is a quick make that is great for quilt cotton and can be used in a number of ways. I’ve seen lots of you excited to use this for knitting and crochet needles! My kids would put their stationary items in it. And I would use this for all my skinny tools that are constantly rolling around my table 🥴. Oh, you can also use it for makeup and paint brushes!

Let me know if you whip one up! It’s a really fun sew-jo booster.

#oklarootstuts #missfrecklesdesign #handmade #makeupbrush #penholder
What should I turn my couch cushion into?? Let me What should I turn my couch cushion into?? Let me know your pattern suggestions!
#oklarootstuts #earthday #reuse #repurpose
13 minutes of me yapping about my 🍑 . Here’s how 13 minutes of me yapping about my 🍑 . 

Here’s how my first colonoscopy prep went down! If it’s time for you get this checkup, make sure to make that appointment. It’s not a fun 24 hours but can help prevent a whole lot of other problems. 

Colon cancer runs in my family and I’ve seen the impacts it can cause if not caught early. 45 is the recommended age for your first scan, but if you have symptoms and/or a family history, you may want to get this done sooner. I’m 41 and so glad I did this now. My Dr. said he had his first at 37, so there is no shame in staying on top of this sooner than later. 

Take care of your booties!

#oklarootstuts #colonoscopy #prevention
We’re making the CUTEST combo purse this week! T We’re making the CUTEST combo purse this week! 

The Tabitha Dual Wallet from @lets_sewcialize_designs can be a crossbody bag, a wristlet and even functions as wallet! It’s a fun one to make with lots of variation available, and the most original design.

And the duo zippers 🤯 you can have a LOT of fun playing with zipper tape combos there.

Full tutorial on the OklaRoots YouTube channel ❤️

Happy Monday!

#oklarootstuts #wallet #crossbody #handmade #custom
Just sharing a lil love for my fave lil Chonkies 🥰 Just sharing a lil love for my fave lil Chonkies 🥰

The cutest fabric and zipper scrap busters! 

Pattern is available at ShopOklaRoots, templates available as well. 

#oklarootstuts #accessory #smallbag #zippouch
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  • Itty Bitty Boxy Bag Templates – How To Use

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oklaroots

Quick video showing how I prepped for the leather Quick video showing how I prepped for the leather Mini Wish Tote featured in this week’s video! Everything seen here was sewn on my domestic sewing machine 💪❤️

#oklarootstuts #leatherhandbag #handmade #sewing
Moments of joy should be celebrated 💜💙❤️ And this Moments of joy should be celebrated 💜💙❤️

And this collection of fabric from @rubystarsociety sure is bringing me joy. This is the Weft and Warp Mystic Fable Half Yard Bundle. I purchased mine from @sarah_made and I love each and every print 🥰

#oklarootstuts #fabric #newstuff #bagmaker #quilting
Happy Halfway To Halloween! In honor of the beginn Happy Halfway To Halloween! In honor of the beginning of the Halloween season (don’t argue with me about this) I made myself a spoooooky themed quilt block using some of my favorite fabric!

Curved blocks seem hard, but once you try this method you’ll have them down in no time. 

Finished block size is 8.5“ x 8.5“ (including the final seam allowance)

Templates are from the Magic Maker QUILT set (not the appliqué), size LARGE in Shop OklaRoots. The ones I’m using are for the Ears portion, but you could use the larger face curved blocks in the set to make an even bigger block. 

Material is quilt cotton from the Nightshade line from @tulapink .

#oklarootstuts #quilting #quiltblock #tutorial #sewing
This is my first time working with a lace zipper a This is my first time working with a lace zipper and I am HOOKED! I love how easy it was to add to this Classic Boxy Bag. 

Thank you so much to Missouri Star Quilt for sending over a couple sets of these lace zippers for me to giveaway! To enter the giveaway you must be following both me (OklaRoots) and @missouriquiltco wherever you are seeing this video (Instagram, Facebook and/or YouTube) AND answer the following question in the comments: 

What bag would you use a lace zipper on? If you have already worked with these, let me know what it was for!

I will pick two winners: ONE for the full set of 6 zippers and ANOTHER for the finished Boxy Bag shown here and the remaining 5 zippers. Giveaway ends May 1st at 11:59pm eastern and is open worldwide. I will cover the shipping cost (please note duties and fees may apply and be responsible to winners outside of the US). 

Pattern featured is the Classic Two Toned Boxy Bag available in ShopOklaRoots

#msqcshowandtell #msqcpartner #oklarootstuts #nationalzipperday
The Brush Pouch from @missfrecklesdesign is just s The Brush Pouch from @missfrecklesdesign is just so dang refreshing! This is a quick make that is great for quilt cotton and can be used in a number of ways. I’ve seen lots of you excited to use this for knitting and crochet needles! My kids would put their stationary items in it. And I would use this for all my skinny tools that are constantly rolling around my table 🥴. Oh, you can also use it for makeup and paint brushes!

Let me know if you whip one up! It’s a really fun sew-jo booster.

#oklarootstuts #missfrecklesdesign #handmade #makeupbrush #penholder
What should I turn my couch cushion into?? Let me What should I turn my couch cushion into?? Let me know your pattern suggestions!
#oklarootstuts #earthday #reuse #repurpose
13 minutes of me yapping about my 🍑 . Here’s how 13 minutes of me yapping about my 🍑 . 

Here’s how my first colonoscopy prep went down! If it’s time for you get this checkup, make sure to make that appointment. It’s not a fun 24 hours but can help prevent a whole lot of other problems. 

Colon cancer runs in my family and I’ve seen the impacts it can cause if not caught early. 45 is the recommended age for your first scan, but if you have symptoms and/or a family history, you may want to get this done sooner. I’m 41 and so glad I did this now. My Dr. said he had his first at 37, so there is no shame in staying on top of this sooner than later. 

Take care of your booties!

#oklarootstuts #colonoscopy #prevention
We’re making the CUTEST combo purse this week! T We’re making the CUTEST combo purse this week! 

The Tabitha Dual Wallet from @lets_sewcialize_designs can be a crossbody bag, a wristlet and even functions as wallet! It’s a fun one to make with lots of variation available, and the most original design.

And the duo zippers 🤯 you can have a LOT of fun playing with zipper tape combos there.

Full tutorial on the OklaRoots YouTube channel ❤️

Happy Monday!

#oklarootstuts #wallet #crossbody #handmade #custom
Just sharing a lil love for my fave lil Chonkies 🥰 Just sharing a lil love for my fave lil Chonkies 🥰

The cutest fabric and zipper scrap busters! 

Pattern is available at ShopOklaRoots, templates available as well. 

#oklarootstuts #accessory #smallbag #zippouch
Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • 2025 ByAnnie SewPINK Blog Hop – Making The Zip It Up 2.0
  • 2026 OklaCruise!
  • January 2025 Livestream
  • 2024 ByAnnie #SewPink Breast Cancer Awareness
  • Itty Bitty Boxy Bag Templates – How To Use

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