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Blogger’s Quilt Festival :: Hand-Quilted Quilts
If you haven’t already, visit the main Festival post for information about all the categories, and how to win!
Viewer’s Choice winners will win one of three amazing prizes:
A $75 Gift Certificate to Fat Quarter Shop!
A $100 Gift Certificate to Shop Martingale!
A choice of a Stash Pack from Vicki Welsh and a 2.5 yard package of Mystyfuse!
Nominate your favorite quilt from the festival for a Viewer’s Choice award by completing this form.
The Hand-Quilted Quilts category is sponsored by :
The winner of the Hand-Quilted Quilt category will win A Trace ‘N Create Quilt Template-Dresden Collection and a Trace ‘N Create Quilt Template-Lone Star Collection designed by Nancy Zieman for Clover Needlecraft from the Wisconsin Quilt Expo!
Schedule of Events :
May 17 – 24 – Linky Open
May 24 – 30 – Vote for favorites in each of the categories
May 31 – Winners announced
Enter your category Quilt here:
The red X is only seen on your computer, it gives you the option … Read More »
Blogger’s Quilt Festival :: Baby Quilts
If you haven’t already, visit the main Festival post for information about all the categories, and how to win!
Viewer’s Choice winners will win one of three amazing prizes:
A $75 Gift Certificate to Fat Quarter Shop!
A $100 Gift Certificate to Shop Martingale!
A choice of a Stash Pack from Vicki Welsh and a 2.5 yard package of Mystyfuse!
Nominate your favorite quilt from the festival for a Viewer’s Choice award by completing this form.
The Baby Quilt category is sponsored by :
The winner of the Baby Quilt category will win a $40 Gift Certificate to Sew Fine Fabric!
Schedule of Events :
May 17 – 24 – Linky Open
May 24 – 30 – Vote for favorites in each of the categories
May 31 – Winners announced
Enter your Baby Quilt here:
The red X is only seen on your computer, it gives you the option to edit/delete your link if necessary, also note that it may take a few … Read More »
Blogger’s Quilt Festival :: Doll and Mini Quilts
If you haven’t already, visit the main Festival post for information about all the categories, and how to win!
Viewer’s Choice winners will win one of three amazing prizes:
A $75 Gift Certificate to Fat Quarter Shop!
A $100 Gift Certificate to Shop Martingale!
A choice of a Stash Pack from Vicki Welsh and a 2.5 yard package of Mystyfuse!
Nominate your favorite quilt from the festival for a Viewer’s Choice award by completing this form.
The Doll and Mini Quilt category is sponsored by :
The winner of the Doll/Mini Quilt category will win a 1 year Quilt Show Subscription from This-n-That Fabric!
Schedule of Events :
May 17 – 24 – Linky Open
May 24 – 30 – Vote for favorites in each of the categories
May 31 – Winners announced
Enter your category Quilt here:
The red X is only seen on your computer, it gives you the option to edit/delete your link if necessary, also note that it may take a … Read More »
Blogger’s Quilt Festival :: Scrap Quilts
If you haven’t already, visit the main Festival post for information about all the categories, and how to win!
Viewer’s Choice winners will win one of three amazing prizes:
A $75 Gift Certificate to Fat Quarter Shop!
A $100 Gift Certificate to Shop Martingale!
A choice of a Stash Pack from Vicki Welsh and a 2.5 yard package of Mystyfuse!
Nominate your favorite quilt from the festival for a Viewer’s Choice award by completing this form.
The Scrap Quilt category is sponsored by :
The winner of the Scrap Quilt category will win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Quilting Garden!
Schedule of Events :
May 17 – 24 – Linky Open
May 24 – 30 – Vote for favorites in each of the categories
May 31 – Winners announced
Enter your category Quilt here:
The red X is only seen on your computer, it gives you the option to edit/delete your link if necessary, also note that it may take a few minutes for … Read More »
Blogger’s Quilt Festival :: Countdown!
Hi friends! Are you ready for it? Just a few more days, and all the fun begins!
I’m working on my posts, to have multiple linky’s ready, it’s a chore now, but I think it will be easier later once you start linking up. Remember, there is a main post, that will remain at the top of my blog for the duration of the Festival, but to see the quilts, and link up you will need to click the link to visit each category. Each quilter can enter two quilts, in separate posts, and categories.
Ella turned 13 yesterday! We had a fun and full day (not to mention weekend!) with family and friends.
I can’t believe how time flies! It seems like we were just learning the ropes of parenthood the other … Read More »
Quilted Scrappy Solution
When I originally pieced this quilt top, I called it my Scrappy Solution…four years later it’s quilted! This pattern actually made it’s way into Modern Basics, as Twisted Bars, if you are interested in making your own.
I had thought I would add a binding then show it off, but it won’t be happening this week. Getting all the details into posts for Blogger’s Quilt Festival is taking up my sewing time. Here’s a few details in the quilting -
I did loop-de-loops over the main area of the blocks, and in the corners where the square is formed I tried a few different things, before I decided to quilt the graduated loops. I’m having fun quilting with the Crown Jewel! Of course, I did pin this top three times before I … Read More »
Weekend Happenings!
Hi friends – I’ve been having fun quilting, and wanted to share a few pictures with you, and a great sale happening online this weekend!
My days are choppy with Owen in Kindergarten, so I worked on this for two afternoons, while he had fun playing with Lego. I had to look back through my archives to find when I pieced this top – I’ve had it hanging in the closet for a while…turns out it was four years ago! I plan to add a scrappy binding soon, and I will share more photos.
I cut and prepped pieces for a new tote for Market too! PB&J is super soft and I had just enough to cut all the pieces – more soon.
I’ve been working on Dancing Stars blocks as I can … Read More »
Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 7
ETA : Winner is Sally, who likes to set her blocks on point!
Guess what? I’m excited to have a block in Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 7! I’m a part of the Blog Hop today hosted by Quiltmaker. Join in the fun for your chance to win a copy at the end of the post.
My block is called Enchanted, you will find it on page 52 of the magazine. I love watching blocks interact in a quilt top, and thought I would share a couple of options with you!
I love the simple, secondary elements within a full quilt top.
And a runner set on-point, would make a fun addition to your table!
I think the block is much more fun in a group :) How would you set … Read More »
In Progress
After I finished piecing 30 Dancing Stars blocks last month, I immediately copied more of the pattern, intent on sewing up a few here and there. Which didn’t happen. I thought I would sew 10-15 instead of 30 at once, instead I’m sewing them all up!
I’m just beginning the 68 remaining blocks, but hopeful that I can have the blocks done in the next two weeks.
Wish me luck!
Amy
If you want to piece your own Dancing Stars quilt, here’s a few helpful links:
Fabric Requirements & Selection
Video Tutorial
Variations
Templates
Highlights
Life is full, and I am blessed! It just makes it hard to keep up with everything ;) So I thought I would share a couple of highlights from the last few days.
This is a peek at a Christmas quilt in progress – a first for me. I’m excited to see it come together!
I have been adding to the space around the longarm too. My collection of mini quilts from various swaps add inspiration, and a good dose of color!
The quilt draped on the longarm includes some new fabrics from my friend Emily – more on Technicolor soon!
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Are you ready for Blogger’s Quilt Festival?
Many have asked – with multiple linkys will multiple quilts be allowed?
Thinking about it more, … Read More »
Modern Patchwork – Spring 2013
Thanks for the well wishes on Modern Neutrals – I just realized that my post didn’t post as I wrote it, there was lots left off! Sorry, I had wanted to tell you more about the inspiration and let you know where you could view more information. So I’ve updated the post, if you’d like to read more.
Modern Patchwork is in bookstores and shipping now from Interweave! I have this sewing tote patterned in the magazine, along with an article about Blogger’s Quilt Festival.
The tote features 7 pockets. One for blocks, that also doubles as a ironing surface on the go. One zippered pocket with clear vinyl, for little notions. And room for a cutting mat, rulers, rotary cutters and more in the rest!
I haven’t had the chance to put … Read More »
My New Baby
Technically, it’s bigger, and heavier than my kiddos, but a new sewing machine is just as exciting around here!
My friends at Baby Lock have provided the Crown Jewel, a 18″ long arm, in exchange for some projects and tutorials for all of you and their loyal readers! It’s a win-win situation :) (Yep! That’s a pallet in my driveway!)
Thankfully Joe was home yesterday afternoon when it was delivered – I know I could have put it together, but I trust it a lot more with his handiwork. The table went up, we made lots of adjustments and rearranged a few things in the space around the table.
Isn’t she pretty?
The kids kept checking in on our progress, Ella and Sophia were excited to … Read More »
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