Saturday, January 28, 2023

Quilt Goal 2023 - I'm Going to Make a . . .

When I was asked by my good friends at Fat Quarter Shop if I wanted to participate in their Quilt Goal 2023  event I was all in ;)   The idea is to challenge yourself to create something all-new to you in 2023.  So I started to think of a quilting goal that is outside my usual fare.   And I have to say, I had to think for a little while.  I went through the APQ Bucket List,  and ya know (making 50+ quilts a year) I had tried most of it.  So what to make????  


And then it hit me.  . .   and this is way outside my usual fare!!  I am not going to lie, I am a little scared to attempt this.   Can you guess what my quilt goal is by all of the supplies??


Yup. . . .I am going to make a Quilted Duffle Bag!!!!   With zippers, and lining, and interfacing, and hardware, and wow, just a little overwhelming ;)   The most in detailed bag I have ever made is my Charming Tote, and this is a whole lot more detailed than that.   But I am excited, and scared, but mostly excited to challenge myself to try this new to me project.    Wish me luck :)  


So how about you????  Is there a project that you want to try that is outside of your usual fare??  Join in the Quilt Goals 2023 Challenge.   And use the #QuiltGoals2023 to share your progress ;)  I can't wait to see what your goal will be ;)  

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Barn Star Sampler QAL - Block 1

It's Month 1 of the Barn Star Sampler Quilt Along and I am just so excited to share my first set of blocks!!!  Thanks to Fat Quarter Shop' for hosting this awesome quilt along, I can tell already this is going to be a favorite quilt of the year :)    On the last Friday of each month I will be sharing my new Barn Star Sampler blocks, and this month we are starting out with Block 1 :)  

I am planning to make my Barn Star Sampler 100" x 100" square, so that is why I made 3 blocks instead of 2.  And each block is made in color from my Rainbow of Ombre goodness!!!   This month's Block 1 is made . . . 

in Blue 

Purple  (my favorite :)  


and Teal



And these Diamond Star Blocks were so much fun to make!!!  Talk about lots and lots of points to line up!!!  I just loved seeing them come together and am already looking forward to next month's star block :) 


So are you joining in the quilt along star fun as well??  Be sure to share all of your Barn Star Sampler progress on social media with #BarnStarSamplerqal and check out Fat Quarter Shops post for Block 1  for lots more Barn Star Inspiration!!!   Oh, and be sure to check out the comments, because there have been lots of questions asked and your questions most likely are in there too ;)  

And that's it for Block 1 - The Diamond Star Block in the Barn Star Sampler Quilt Along!!!!      

Thanks for popping in today ;)  Have a Happy Quilting Day!!

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

  It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!! Let's have some fun :)

First, we are going to announce the winners of last week's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  

The winner of the $25.00 Gift Certificate from Lou Lou's Fabric Shop   is . . . #198  . . . Congrats to blumenthal.kristen!!!  I have messaged you :)

      

 
And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Olie and Evie.  Rhonda's shop is so fun and full of so much amazing quilting goodness!!!!  Of course, there is the amazing fabric shop we all know and love along with longarm quiltinggift certificatespreorders, and an awesome Clearance Sale!!   Also,  Select precuts, notions, books and patterns, yardage and 108" backings are discounted 10%.  In addition, Olie & Evie is now offering flat rate shipping of $9.00 on orders!!!

And Rhonda's has a fantastic Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!!     Olie and Evie  is giving one lucky winner a $25.00 Gift Certificate to use in her shop!!!    So awesome, someone is going to get a wonderful shopping spree for some end of the year fun :)  


You have two entry chances here on the blog, and please leave a separate comment for each.  All Entries are welcome, including International Entries.   Please just be sure to leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger ;)  

ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment that tells me What story does your family always tell about you??

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Olie and Evie love.   You can follow them on  FacebookInstagram  or Pinterest or you can visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Olie and Evie Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, January 31st, when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

You can also pop over to my Instagram and/or Facebook to enter there as well :)  

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!
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Monday, January 23, 2023

Bountiful Quilt Along - It's Coming!!!

It's almost here . . . the Bountiful Charity Quilt Along will start in March, and the Fabric Requirements are going to be released just as soon as we reach our first milestone :)  This is Fat Quarter Shop's 10th Charity Quilt Along and I am so excited to be a part of it :)    This Charity Quilt Along benefits Make a Wish, and there have been so many wonderful Wishes granted from this Quilt Along in the past, and I can't wait to see what Wishes come true this year!!!!


And not only do you help Wishes come True by quilting along . . . but you also get to make this beautiful Bountiful quilt!!!!   Fat Quarter Shop has teamed up with Corey Yoder to  design this stunning adorable quilt full of baskets, flowers, and butterflies all in a fun layout.   I just love this  Bountiful quilt design and can't wait to get started on it ;)  



The Bountiful Quilt Along block piecing starts on March 3rd, 2023 and a new block/instructions will be released the first Friday of each month until August 2022.   Fat Quarter shop is encouraging a donation of just $10 for the use of each free quilt pattern or a total of $50.  Please give what you are able, every little bit counts towards granting a child's wish ;)   The Fabric Requirements will be released just as soon as we reach the $20,000 milestone of donations.  Oh, and each milestone reached going forward will also release a bonus pattern to go along with the Quilt Along, so fun!!!  




If you want your Bountiful Quiltt to be just like the original (and don't want to wait for the fabric requirements release :)   there is a  Bountiful Quilt Kit and Backing Set featuring Sunwashed Fabrics by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics.   The kit comes with all the fabrics you need for the blocks, background and binding and it even comes in a Bonus Keepsake Box with Magnetic Closure.   And one other bonus . . . The Kit comes with all of the patterns so you don't have to wait each month for them to be released, and yes, it's the only place to get them early ;)    
     

But you can always branch out and choose your own fabrics as well ;)   I decided to make my Bountiful Quilt with Meadowmere by Gingiber for Moda Fabrics !!   I am using Moda Bella White Bleached Solid for my background.    I think this is going to give the quilt a totally different look.  Very chic and sophisticated and I can't wait!!!   And you know, I just love all of the metallic in this line :) 
 
  



So will you be joining in and quilting along for a great cause??  You still have lots of time to get ready and it's going to be so much fun!!! Pop on over to the Bountiful Quilt Along Page for all the details and easy access links for the pattern releases :)  


I can't wait for some Happy Charity Quilting starting in March and I hope you will be joining in with me for the quilt along fun!!!!
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Friday, January 20, 2023

Summer Weekend Quilt!!!

 It's always a fun day when I get to share some secret sewing!! I was thrilled when my good friends at Moda Fabrics asked if I would make the Summer Weekend Quilt  by Corey Yoder featuring her new Sunwashed Fabrics!!! And of course, I said yes, I mean, how can you not whip up those adorable sunshine blocks set on point, so cute!!!!  

I am such a fan of making Coriander Quilts Patterns!!  They are always so well written, easy to follow, and she and I have a similar style in piecing that always makes it fun and fast to whip up one of her quilts!  And I was thrilled to do this design on-point.  I don't often do quilts on-point, but they are so fun, and they create a great negative space to have fun quilting in :)  


And I know it looks like a lot of piecing with some complicated shapes, but really, it is just basic piecing that is harder than it looks.   These blocks whipped together in no time, and I just love the different backgrounds on the blocks to really add that extra wow factor.   It finishes at 64" x 76" so it is a great size to snuggle up in or have as a throw on a couch.  

And I had so much fun custom quilting this one!!!   Remember how I mentioned that awesome negative space, I quilted feathers in it!!!  I just love getting to quilt a vine of feathers moving up the quilt, so fun!!!  (which is kind of funny I say that now, when I few years ago that would have scared me to even attempt :)  Then in the blocks, I really wanted to make the "sunshine points" pop, so I left those un-quilted and then did tiny pebbling and figure 8's in the block background.  I just love how it makes those points stand out.  So fun!!  !!!  

And now this quilt is off visiting lots of quilt shops hopefully bringing some Summer Weekend goodness wherever it travels :)  So I will have to wait to snuggle up in it, But you don't have to wait!!!  Sunwashed Fabrics  are shipping now and Fat Quarter Shop has a Hometown Quilt Kit already available !!  (and guess who's quilt that is in the picture, I know I'm silly, but it just makes me smile ;)  Now you can whip up your own Summer Weekend Quilt before Summer arrives, so great!!!   


I know you are just going to have so much fun making your own ;)   And if you are like me, I need this splash of summer in my life right now (so done with snow right now :)       I am excited for this one to come back because I think it is just going to make such a lovely  gift :)   You just can't help but smile at all of those happy prints and colors in adorable sunshine blocks!!! 


And that is it for today !!

I hope you all have a very Happy Quilting Weekend!!

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