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Unveiling Dorset's Interior Design Brilliance: A Dive into the World of Professional Designers

Nestled along the stunning coastline of Southwest England,interior designers dorset is a land of picturesque charm, where rolling hills meet the azure sea. Beyond its natural beauty lies a thriving hub of creativity, particularly in the realm of interior design. From quaint cottages to lavish estates, Dorset's interiors are a testament to the talent and expertise of its design professionals.

Embracing Heritage with Modern Flair

One of the defining features of Dorset's interior design scene is its ability to seamlessly blend heritage with contemporary elements. Professionals in the region understand the importance of preserving the rich history and character of Dorset's architecture while infusing spaces with fresh, modern aesthetics.Old-world charm meets modern sophistication in many of Dorset's homes and commercial spaces. Designers often draw inspiration from the region's history, incorporating traditional materials such as rustic wood and local stone into their creations. However, they're not bound by tradition alone; innovative use of color, texture, and technology breathes new life into these timeless settings.

Celebrating Coastal Elegance

Given Dorset's stunning coastline, it's no surprise that coastal-inspired design elements are prevalent throughout the region. From seaside retreats to urban apartments, designers in Dorset have mastered the art of capturing the essence of coastal living.Soft, soothing color palettes reminiscent of sun-bleached driftwood and ocean hues dominate many interior spaces in Dorset. Nautical motifs, natural fibers, and organic textures evoke a sense of tranquility and relaxation, inviting inhabitants to unwind and enjoy the coastal lifestyle.

Sustainable Sensibilities

In an age where environmental consciousness is paramount, Dorset's interior design professionals are leading the way in sustainable design practices. From sourcing locally-salvaged materials to incorporating energy-efficient technologies, designers in Dorset are committed to reducing their environmental footprint without compromising on style or quality.Reclaimed wood, recycled glass, and eco-friendly fabrics are just a few examples of sustainable materials favored by Dorset's designers. Additionally, many professionals prioritize energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems to promote both environmental sustainability and long-term cost savings for their clients.

Tailored Elegance

One of the hallmarks of Dorset's interior design professionals is their commitment to personalized, bespoke solutions. Rather than adhering to trends or preconceived notions of style, designers take the time to understand the unique needs, preferences, and lifestyles of their clients, crafting spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.Whether it's a cozy cottage in the countryside or a contemporary urban penthouse, Dorset's designers excel in creating tailor-made interiors that reflect the individuality of their clients. From custom furniture pieces to meticulously curated artwork and accessories, every element is carefully chosen to tell a story and evoke emotion.

A Collaborative Community

Despite their individual talents and specialties, Dorset's interior design professionals understand the value of collaboration. Whether working with architects, contractors, or fellow designers, professionals in the region embrace teamwork and synergy to deliver exceptional results for their clients.This spirit of collaboration extends beyond the design community to encompass local artisans, craftsmen, and suppliers. By supporting small businesses and artisans, designers in Dorset not only contribute to the local economy but also infuse their projects with a sense of authenticity and craftsmanship that is truly unique to the region.

Conclusion: A Tapestry of Creativity

In Dorset, interior design is more than just a profession; it's a passion, a way of life, and a celebration of creativity in all its forms. From the rugged beauty of the Jurassic Coast to the quaint charm of its historic villages, Dorset's interiors reflect the diverse landscapes and vibrant culture of this enchanting region. With a keen eye for detail, a commitment to sustainability, and a dedication to personalized service, Dorset's interior design professionals continue to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation, leaving their mark on homes, businesses, and communities throughout the region.In Dorset, every space tells a story, and behind every beautifully designed interior is a team of dedicated professionals whose talent and expertise bring that story to life.

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QAL By the Sea - Final Round-Up

Welcome to the setting ideas post and the linky party for the Segment 3 Prize Giveaway and the Grand Prize Giveaway of the QAL By the Sea!

By now you've downloaded all 4 block patterns for Segment 3 of our quilt along, and have made or are making all your blocks. If you’ve missed some, click here to catch up!

Although you don’t need to sew your blocks into a quilt or even sew them into small projects in order to enter any of our giveaways you might want to.

If you plan on making a quilt, I’ve got some setting suggestions for you.

If you’d rather make projects instead of a quilt check out my project ideas for Segment 1 and Segment 2.

Setting Idea 1

In this setting, I added 6” side borders in a bright blue, and 6” finished Snails Trails blocks in several shades of blue. By rotating the blocks, it looks like rolling waves. At the top of the quilt I added some applique to depict a rolling ocean, a tiny sail boat, and a bright sun.

Setting Idea 2

In this setting, I moved the applique banner to the bottom and used a pinky orange batik to create a sunset. For the side borders, I placed several 6” squares of batiks from orange to red to purple. The top border is a strip of dark purple.

If you make your quilt using either setting suggestion, I’d love to see it! You can link up a photo any Wednesday here on my blog (in my weekly Wait Loss Wednesday post) or share one in my Facebook group. If you share a photo through your social media, please tag me so I’ll see it by adding @inquiringquilter to your post text.

Segment 3 Wrap Up

Did you enjoy Segment 3? I sure did!

In this segment, you learned how to sew a curved sail, add raw edge applique and add embroidered touches to a block. Great job!

Here are my four blocks from Segment 3. I can’t wait to see yours!

Drop by other hosts for their wrap up posts!

Abbie @ Sparkle On Becca @ Pretty Piney Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter (that’s me!) Karen @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels and Eats Laura @ Slice of Pi Quilts Sherry @ Powered by Quilting Sandy @ SandyStar Designs

Link up below to enter the Segment 3 Giveaway

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

To enter for the Segment 3 prize, take a photo of the four Segment 3 blocks that you made then upload your photo to one of these places:

To the linky below (in the Caption, add your name and the hashtags #QALBytheSeaUS or #QALBytheSeaAbroad

To our private Facebook group with the hashtags #QALBytheSeaUS or #QALBytheSeaAbroad

To Instagram (in a single post) with the hashtags #QALBytheSeaUS or #QALBytheSeaAbroad and #partnersindesign.

You must use the hashtag #QALBytheSeaAbroad or #QALBytheSeaUS regardless of where you post (Facebook, Instagram, or the linky below) to be considered a valid entry. Counting the entries for Segment 1 was difficult and we’re making this change to help facilitate the process. Thanks for your cooperation!

Make sure you post before 7:59 AM November 17th.

If you want to link up but you need help, click the Wednesday Wait Loss tab above. It’ll give you step by step instructions on how to use a linky.

Here’s what you might win by making all the Segment 3 blocks. There will be one US and one International winner chosen.

US WINNER

A Fat Quarter bundle of Kismet by Tamarinis for Island Batik

A 60” x 60” batting of Quilter’s Dream Angel. A heavenly Batting made with 100% flame retardant fabric.

INTERNATIONAL WINNER

A one year Premium e-subscription to Online Quilt Magazine

You will gain access to more than 50 pages of great quilting stories, hints, and tips, how-to’s and bonus patterns each and every month.

A pattern from each of these Partners in Design:

Becca @ Pretty Piney: Madras About You

Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing: Blooming Desert

Link up below to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

To enter for the Grand Prize, take a photo of all 12 QAL blocks that you made then upload your photo to one of these places:

To the linky below (in the Caption, add your name and the hashtags #QALBytheSeaUS or #QALBytheSeaAbroad

To our private Facebook group with the hashtags #QALBytheSeaUS or #QALBytheSeaAbroad

To Instagram (in a single post) with the hashtags #QALBytheSeaUS or #QALBytheSeaAbroad and #partnersindesign.

Make sure you post before 7:59 AM December 1st.

If you want to link up but you need help, click the Wednesday Wait Loss tab above. It’ll give you step by step instructions on how to use a linky.

Here’s what you might win by making all the quilt along blocks. There will be one US and one International winner chosen.

US WINNER

A Fat Quarter bundle of Island Batik Fabric

A Queen size batting from Dream Batting

A Collapsible Sewing Kit Box from Everything Mary

Exclusively from Shabby Fabrics: Blooming Daffodils Wall Hanging Pattern

International Winner

Assorted adhesives from Therm O Web

Visit their blog where you will find free patterns and endless ideas and inspiration as well!

Provided by Shabby Fabrics:

A Festive Roses Fabric Panel by Jackie Robinson for Benartex Fabrics with 1/2 yard each of the coordinating fabrics; Festive Damask Green and Trailing Buds Red.

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Two packets of Shabby's exclusive Pre-Fused Laser Cut Appliques (Popsicles & Turtles)

A pattern from each of these Partner's in Design:

Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter (that’s me!) PDF of your choice

Laura @ Slice of Pi Quilts PDF of your choice up to $10

Note: To keep the contest portion of the quilt-along fair and fun for everyone, only quilters that make all of the designers' blocks will be eligible for the Grand Prize. Likewise, our Segment Prizes will only be open to those that make all of the designers' blocks in that segment.

The prize giveaways are open to all participants, even international ones! However, you must be 18 years old to enter.

In order to include all eligible participants in our prize giveaway, we are having two separate prizes for each Segment Prize and for the Grand Prize; one for our USA participants and one for our International participants. Due to the demanding cost to ship to Canadian and International addresses, these prizes will be patterns and/or an e-magazine that will be sent in electronic format only. International prizes may be from companies other than what is shown in the sponsor logo.

You can follow me on social media or sign up for my newsletter if you’d like to see other projects I design and make. You’ll find all the ways to follow me at the top of my sidebar.

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inquiringquilter · 4 years

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QAL By the Sea - Block 9 Sailboat

Hi! Welcome to Block 9 of QAL By the Sea - Sailboat!

You’ll find the details of the quilt along on the QAL By the Sea page. Here’s the short version: we’re presenting the blocks for this quilt along in segments. To win a prize, make all the blocks from that segment, then upload a photo of them at the end of that segment.

This is Block 9 in the quilt along and the first block in Segment 3. There are four blocks in this segment. To enter for the Segment 3 prize, you must finish all four Segment 3 blocks and post a photo of them. Click here to view the QAL schedule and to learn more about it.

To enter for the Grand Prize at the end of the quilt along, you’ll need to make all 12 blocks in the quilt along. You don’t need to make a quilt or any other project using the blocks although we’d love for you to! At the end of the quilt along, we will provide several setting suggestions if you’d like to make a quilt. In my Segment 1 Round Up and Segment 2 Round Up posts I provided a project suggestion if you’d rather make projects with your blocks. I’ll provide a final suggestion in my Segment 3 Round Up post.

Block 9: Sailboat

This week’s block is a sailboat with lots of cute embellishments. The designer of Block 9 is Karen @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats. You can download the pattern there.

Here’s my version of Karen’s block.

My Tips and Tutorials for Making This Block

Here are my tips for making the block.

my Fabric Pull

I’m using Island Batiks for this quilt along because of their beauty.

I wanted my sailboat to be on a stormy sea, so I set off to find appropriate rough sea and sky fabrics. I found the rough sea fabric first, and immediately paired it with the waves I’d used in another block. I really wanted a blue grey stormy daylight sky but couldn’t find one I liked that went well with my sea fabrics so I went with a night sky.

Next, I searched for a reddish purple to tie this block into the other blocks colorwise. Finally, I selected an off-white for the sails.

Note: When pulling fabrics for the boat, look for a matching or coordinating ribbon for the flag.

Again, I’m using Island Batiks for my block. Here are the details:

Sky

#121715580 Wheat Ocean (Blue Moon collection)

Ocean

Ocean Breaks Blue (Island Waves collection) Blue (Stash Builder)

Boat

Red bamboo scrap

Mast

#111923083 Mosaic Lines Brownie (Clockworks collection)

Sails

Moo Milk (Neutrals collection)

Thread

Aurifil 50 wt. #2605 Grey

Cutting the fabrics

My first tip is to do what Karen says and to print out her labels and use them to keep your fabrics organized. There are a ton of pieces in this block and believe me, organization is key to success.

My printer was being serviced so I made my own labels.

Note: I decided to use two fabrics for my Ocean so I cut the waves 1” x 13” and the sea at 2-1/2” x 13”.

Making the Sails

Karen’s instructions are clear and if you follow them you’ll have no trouble making this block. When making the sails I have a few tips.

First, before you turn the sails right side out, clip the point to reduce the seam allowance.

To turn the sail and point out that point, use a blunt object such as a knitting needle or point turning tool.

Be sure to trim the excess seam allowance at the top of each sail to reduce the bulk in the seam when they are sewn into the block.

trimming the Flag

To trim the ribbon flag, I folded it in half and used my ruler at a 45-degree angle to cut it. Worked great! Be sure to use Fray Check to keep the ribbon end from fraying.

Basting

You’ll use a lot of basting in the construction of this block. Basting is stitching that’s used to temporarily hold something in place until it can be sewn permanently. Basting is normally removed—in this case it won’t be so there are a couple of things you need to know.

The basting you’ll use in this block is a stitch of normal length and not an elongated stitch that can be easily removed. You want to use a regular stitch so that it’s strong enough to keep the 3-D pieces in place until caught in the seam.

For this block you’ll baste within the seam allowance (at about 1/8” in this case) so that the basting stitches don’t show.

My only tip here is to be sure to stitch within that 1/4” seam allowance so your basting doesn’t show later when the seam is sewn. Again, you won’t be removing the basting stitches so this part is important.

Sewing Flip corners

This block uses a technique called Flip Corners to create the angles on the boat. With a flip corner, you draw a diagonal line, place the square on the corner of a larger piece RST, sew on the line, then flip the top piece back towards the corner, creating a right angle.

To sew flip corners correctly, take the time to carefully mark the diagonal line on the back of the flip corner squares. I use a regular pencil, a small ruler, and my sandboard to do that. A sandboard really helps to prevent the square from slipping so you can mark the diagonally correctly.

Instead of sewing right on the line you've drawn, sew just a bit to the right of it (closer to the corner) as you see here. Sewing the seam just a bit short of center makes a bit more room for the fold, so when you press the flip square back towards the corner it will fit perfectly.

With flip corners, you typically trim the seam allowance after pressing the corner back. There are two schools of thought with this. If you don't trim, then you always have the bottom fabric (which is cut to size) to help you construct the block properly. If you do trim the seam allowance, you will have a lot less bulk in the seams. And you can always trim the finished unit to size (which I highly recommend if you do trim the seam allowance).

Add the rigging

Karen suggests that you add rigging to your boat using running stitches or a chain stitch (stem stitch) and 6 strands of embroidery floss. Here’s a tutorial on how to do the stem stitch.

I chose to add twine as my rigging to match the twine I used in another block (the Flags block). To do that, I simply sewed the block. When I got to the step of top stitching the sails to create a curved edge, I tucked the twine under each sail and stitched it in place. Then I unsewed a bit of the seam where I wanted the twine to end, poked it into the hole in the seam and then stitched it closed again.

Add a Name if You Like

It’s always fun to name a boat. You can add a name using a backstitch, or by printing a name on photo fabric and sewing it to the boat.

I cut the name Island Batik from a fabric tie that’s used to tie up fat quarter collections. As an Island Batik Ambassador for several years, I have several of these. I sewed the name to the back of the boat.

How do you like SS Island Batik?

TRIM YOUR BLOCK

After you’ve added embellishments to your block, give it a good pressing then trim to it’s final size—12-1/2”. Add the button to the mast after quilting.

Thanks for the Tips! Where do I get the pattern?

Drop by Karen’s blog (the Block Designer) to download your free Boat block pattern. Hurry! The pattern is only available for free until the end of the quilt along.

Here are the other quilt along hosts. Drop by their blogs to view their versions of this block and to read their tips for making it.

Abbie @ Sparkle On Becca @ Pretty Piney Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter (that’s me!) Laura @ Slice of Pi Quilts Sandy @ SandyStar Designs Sherry @ Powered by Quilting

How Do I Enter the Segment 3 Giveaway?

First, you must be 18 years old to enter.

Unlike previous quilt alongs, you only need to make the blocks to enter the segment giveaways. Here’s how it works: First, make all the blocks in Segment 3 (there will be four blocks—this one is the first block in Segment 3). Then post a photo of all blocks in that Segment to enter the giveaway. If you want to see the schedule for the quilt along and the list of block designers, click here.

Segment 3 entries open on November 3rd, 2020 at 8 am EST and close on November 10th, 2020 at 7:59 AM EST. To enter, you’ll post a photo of all the blocks in Segment 2 to one of the following places to enter the Segment giveaway:

One single photo of all the blocks or one photo of each block to a single Instagram post with the hashtags #QALBytheSea and #PartnersinDesign. Please indicate if this is a US or International entry.

One single photo of all the blocks or one photo of each block as a comment to the appropriate Facebook post (the US Entry post or the International Entry post) in our private Facebook group. Again, please indicate if yours is a US or International entry.

To the linky on any of the host’s blogs. In the caption of the linkup, indicate if yours if a US or International entry.

Here’s what you might win by making all the Segment 3 blocks. There will be one US and one International winner chosen.

US WINNER

A Fat Quarter bundle of Kismet by Tamarinis for Island Batik islandbatik.com

A 60” x 60” batting of Quilter’s Dream Angel. A heavenly Batting made with 100% flame retardant fabric. www.quiltersdreambatting.com/products/dream-angel

INTERNATIONAL WINNER

A one year Premium e-subscription to Online Quilt Magazine http://www.onlinequiltmagazine.com/ You will gain access to more than 50 pages of great quilting stories, hints, and tips, how-to’s and bonus patterns each and every month.

A pattern from each of these Partners in Design:

Becca @ Pretty Piney: Madras About You

Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing: Blooming Desert