Not just for stamping...

By a show of hands, how many of you thought the Big Shot was just for stamping or scrapbooking projects?  Ok, I'm sure if I could actually see you, I'd see a couple of hands!!! ;)  Well, attention all you fabric connoisseurs, lookie, lookie what I made!  It's a quilt block - using two of Stampin' Up!s Big Shot dies!!!

Isn't it cool?!  This particular quilt block is 10x10.  The two dies I used were the 5 point 3D star (#113473 - $26.95) and the Scallop Circle #2 Die (#113469 - $26.95).

I promise you, the hardest part of this entire project was choosing which fabric to use!!!  Once the fabric was picked out, it was as simple as laying the fabric on the Bigz die of my choice, rolling it through the Big Shot, and that's it - my quilt pieces were ready to be sewn to my quilt block base!  It cut out each shape for me with no need to measure!  AND, the benefit of the Bigz dies is not only does it cut out identical pieces, these dies are capable of cutting through multiple layers of fabric at one time!  Dies with scorelines can cut up to 3 layers while dies with no scorelines can cut up to 8 layers!!!  Now that my block is completed, I'll wash and dry it to fray the edges of the petals and leaf to give it a shabby chic look.

So far I've only made one block, but I've got plans to make more - one each for my downline (watch your mail ladies!!!).  If you sign up with Stampin' Up! before the end of March, (password: cfindlay0924) I'll send you a handmade quilt block made by me as well!!!  Also, don't forget, if you sign up during Sale-a-Bration, you'll receive a discount on your Starter Kit and ANY current stamp set of your choice, FOR FREE!!!

If you would like to learn additional ways to incorporate the Big Shot into your sewing, give me a call!  I would love to show you how the Big Shot can be used for quick and simple sewing projects!

Happy Stamping!