Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along - Week 5

 **  NOTE  - This post is part of a series of posts for the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along.  If you would like to join (and have a chance to win some fun prizes ) you can find a list of the post links here :)  Here is the schedule

May 3 - Dutch Days and Three O Blocks - You Are Here
May 10 - Aurora Block and Key Blocks
May 17th - Merry-Go-Round Blocks
May 24th - Putting it All Together
June 7th - Parade of Finishes


But before we get to Week 5 . . . we need to pick the Week 4 Winner of the Songbook Serenade 10" Precut from Poppie Cotton.  And the winner is . . . mikroskathy !!!!   I have messaged you.



WEEK 5 - DUTCH DAYS AND THREE O BLOCKS

It's the fifth week of making blocks for the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along and we are really getting a lot done now!!!  And just a reminder,  I am making 2 versions of the quilt, so you only need to share one set of blocks ;)     You will need your copy of Fast & Fun Lap Quilts (which is available in both hard copy or e-book format)  for the piecing instructions as well as the Week 5 - Dutch Days & Three O  Block Pattern  supplemental directions for making your blocks ;)  This week we will be 6 blocks , 2 from the Dutch Days quilt and 4 from the Three In A Row quilt!!!


We will get started with the Dutch Days Blocks from the Dutch Days quilt.  We will be making 2 Dutch Days Blocks.   You will be using directions from pages 35-38 in your book and the Week 5 - Dutch Days & Three O Block Pattern  for supplemental directions to make your blocks.  


And you are only adding a small sashing to one side of the block, and it doesn't matter what side you add it to ;)



And now, it's time to make the Three O Blocks also from the Three In A Row quilt.  We will be making 4 O Blocks.   You will, again, be using directions from pages 6-11 in your book and the Week 5 - Dutch Days & Three O Block Pattern  for supplemental directions to make your blocks.  


And again,  you are only adding a sashing to one side of the block, and it doesn't matter what side you add it to ;)



WEEK 5 - SHARE YOUR BLOCKS

And just like that, you are done with Week 5!!  And now, you get to share your progress!!!   Lets see your week 5 Dutch Days and Three O Blocks and enter to win prizes :)    Here's how:

If you use Facebook or Instagram  be sure and use the Hashtags #fastandfunsampler and #fastandfunsamplerqal  in your post. And you can tag me @happyquiltingmc as well, if you like ;)    

If you don't use social media, no worries.   Just email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com and I will post a picture for your with the hashtags included so you will be eligible for prizes as well.  


WEEK 5 - PRIZES

 Of course, everyone that finishes their quilt top between May 24th - June 7th will be eligible to win one of three amazing Grand Prizes of  $75.00 Gift Certificates to Fat Quarter Shop!!!  Thank you to Fat Quarter Shop for these generous grand prizes to help keep us all motivated to keep up!! 


   
But for this week, we also have a giveaway for everyone who finishes their Dutch Days and Three O Blocks!!!   This week, you can win a Layer Cake of your Choice!!  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop is sponsoring this giveaway and I thank them for helping to keep us motivated!!!  



To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is share your Dutch Days and Three O Blocks with Hashtags #fastandfunsampler and #fastandfunsamplerqal  on  Facebook or Instagram or email me a picture of your blocks to happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com by May 9th at midnight.     I will share the winner at the beginning of next weeks QAL post :)  
                           

And that is it for Week 5 of the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along!!!  I can't wait to see your Dutch Days and Three O blocks.   And of course, if you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to leave them in the comments below, or email me at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com



I hope you all have lots of Happy Quilting times as you Quilt Along for Week 5 :)  

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1 comment:

  1. WOW
    I am not sewing along, but I am excited to see others work on Instagram!
    Your blocks are very sweet

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