Monday, June 1, 2009

Quilt Along Week 3 Instructions for Quilt Blocks

TIMES UP. WINNER TO BE PICKED BY RANDOM DRAW AND ANNOUNCED IN NEXT POST. THANK YOU FOR PLAYING ALONG!

(Disclaimer: Let me just get this right out there. I'm no expert. Nor am I a pattern writer. I'm just a simple girl, living in the middle of no where, that likes to quilt. And I never follow a pattern. I always wing it. And I'm winging it here with you all. But, I've made enough quilts to know that this one will work and yours will too. If you have questions be sure to join the Flickr group as it is the best place to ask and answer any and all questions.)

Week 3. Doesn't seem possible does it?



Well it is. You've managed to cut your twelve 1/2 yard fabrics into 2.5 inch strips. That is an intimidating step if you've never made a quilt before.

Let's start sewing!




Lay out all of your strips according to like fabric. Then you will pick six different strips. Above is one grouping of six strips. Below is another. Make each six strip grouping different. Different in fabric selection and definitely different in fabric arrangement.




Now, each of these six strip groupings are going to be sewn together.

First, take two strips.




Put the right sides of the fabric together.



Like so.

Line the edges up together as exactly as you can.




If you are a brand new sewer then it is a good idea to pin these 44 inch length strips together so that you can keep them lined up nicely as you sew them together.

If you've sewn a thing or two before in the past you may opt not to pin them and work them through your machine slowly keeping the edges lined up.

One method is not better or worse then the other.

I'm not here to judge. Do what feels right.




Now you are ready to sew these long strips together. Use a 1/4 inch seam allowance (standard in quilt making). You'll see that from where the sewing machine needle comes down to the edge of the presser foot is 1/4 inch. So as I'm sewing I am sure to keep the edge of my fabric lined up with the edge of my presser foot.





Once you've sewn those two strips together you are ready to sew on the next strip.




Again, like sides of fabric together. Line up the edges. Pin along the length (or not). And sew.

Repeat this process until all six of your strip set are sewn together.





I want to take a minute and point out one of my most favoriest features of the Janome 6600.

Dude.

See that button there with the scissors on it?

(Excuse me. I'm nearly hyperventilating just thinking about it. It is that good!)

When I'm done sewing and am ready to remove the fabric, I merely push that scissors button and it cuts the threads for me. Both the needle thread and the bobbin thread.





::deep cleansing breath::

Let's proceed.

Once you have all of your six strips sewn together it is time to press the seams.




In quilting, all seams are pressed to one side (unlike garment making wherein seams are pressed open). When my Mother-in-Law taught me how to quilt she explained it as a means of making a stronger, more secure quilt.

So press the entire length of your six strips.







Once you've pressed the whole piece, lay it out on your cutting mat. You'll see that it will measure 12.5 inches by the width of the fabric (generally 44 inches).






We are now ready to cut these into 12.5" x 12.5" blocks.




Remember when we were cutting the fabric into the strips in the first place? Remember we had to always square up the edge of the fabric before we made our 2.5 inch cut? Well, the same thing goes here. You will want to even up the edge of the fabric and be sure to cut off the selvage edges in the process.






Once that's done, you're ready to cut it into 12.5 inch blocks. Remember it is already 12.5 inches wide. Now all you have to do is cut it 12.5 inches long.

(**If yours isn't 12.5", who cares. All we are going for is square blocks. Square blocks that are all exactly the same. So, if yours came out to 12 inches then cut 12"x12" squares. 11.5 inches? Whoop-de-doo! Cut 11.5" x 11.5" squares. There is no right or wrong answer. You are going for square . . . so just measure.)




Like so.

You will be able to get three 12.5"x12.5" blocks from each set of six strip sets you sew.

You'll also notice you are left with an odd bit left over. Don't fret. And certainly don't spaz out with your rotary cutter and flail it all around. That thing is dangerous and you could lose a finger.

Cut that remaining bit into 12.5"x7". Really all you are doing is cutting it so that it is a seven inch cut here instead of the 12.5 inch you had done the previous two times. With me?

You will have the option to use these 12.5"x7" blocks later. You'll be able to use them to increase the size of your quilt or to make a table runner in order to practice your piecing and quilting skills.




So there are my three 12.5"x12.5" quilt blocks and my one 12.5"x7" quilt block.






And here they are from another six strip set.







When you are all done sewing and trimming your six strip sets you will have anywhere from 36 to 42 12.5"x12.5" quilt blocks. Why the discrepancy? Remember when you were cutting the twelve 1/2 yards into strips. Sometimes you'd get six strips and sometimes you'd get seven strips. That all depended on how straight your 1/2 yard was cut off the original fabric bolt to begin with. The straighter it was cut to begin with, the less you had to cut when you were lining it all up and preparing to make your strips.

Plus, if you prewash your fabric or not makes a difference in how many strips you get from each 1/2 yard too.

These two reasons are why I could never and can never give you a real clear cut answer as to how big your quilt will be in the end. And precisely the reason we haven't discussed how much backing fabric you'll need yet.

It all depends on the number of quilt blocks your strips yield.

And if you decided to use fat quarters instead of 1/2 yards then you have a whole other set of questions and answers.

Again, go to the Old Red Barn Co. Quilt Along Flickr group to ask and help answer these questions for others. Please. Pretty please?

How about I give away some of the coolest new thread I've discovered? Then will you help answer questions over on the Flickr group?

I knew I could convince you.






Have you seen this Sulky Blendables cotton thread?




Amazingly beautiful.




Amazingly high quality. (100% Egyptian cotton baby!!)




And amazingly fun to play with!

One lucky winner will win the above 17 spools of Sulky Blendables Cotton thread with the uber-cool storage case.


Leave a comment to this post by 7:00pm ESDT US on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. I'll pick a winner by random draw soon thereafter. Only one entry per person. International entries welcome.

Go forth and conquer.

-dana

ETA: My original post said that it would end today. However, that was an error as it will end Wednesday . . . just like the giveaway each week with this quilt along. Sorry!

669 comments:

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Gene Black said...

I am definitely going to save links to this "quilt along" because even though I can't do it now, I want to try this quilt later.
I love the way that it is looking.

Michelle said...

this says you only posted an hour ago, and already 200 comments? wowza! I'd love a chance too, thanks!
rossmer[at]gmail[dot]com

Elle said...

I am following your pattern for my 4yo son's quilt. I may be happier about the fabric choice ;) but he loves that we are making the end result a mystery. He's doing all the presser foot for me so we'd love new thread. That cutting option on the machine...oh la la!
PS the importance of chocolate is never underestimated here! did you mean to have that blurb?

Kelly O. said...

That thread is amazing!
May I have it? Please? Pretty please?
With a cherry on top?
A chocolate covered cherry. :)

Cynthia said...

Thank you for the directions. I made a baby quilt top variation last night. Now on to the real one! That thread looks awesome. Cotton and variegated too!

Mique (as in Mickey) said...

I'm feeling lucky today!!!
Hope I win.
I'm gonna blog on 30days about your quilt along- hope you don't mind. ;)

Jennifer said...

What an awesome tutorial you have given...I can't wait to see the rest. I want to play along, but not sure I will have the time to get caought up to where you are at.
Those threads look amazing. Thanks for the chance to win them & the great storage case.

Scrappinfor3 said...

Love it!!! I so want to get sewing.

Unknown said...

Loving the quilt-a-long, even if I'm just a tad behind.

The thread looks great, I've never tried that kind before -- thanks for the give away!

kelliemorgan said...

I just used that thread on a quilt. Now, I am fresh out. Thanks so much. I am anxiously waiting for my flights of fancy fabric to arrive so I can catch up!

Cassie said...

I'm a few weeks behind, but really excited to start the quilt-a-long. And I would love to try out that thread

Casey said...

the thread looks great! I'd love to get my hands on it!

Jessica said...

oh, oh, oh. Pick me!! :) I just joined the quilt a long a few days ago, and I plan to get all caught up in the next day or so. Thanks so much for doing this, I'm having so much fun!
~Jessica

Andy said...

I've always eyed the blendables, but it's hard for me to venture out to try new things. Thanks to your glowing recommendation, i'll have to give them a shot. Count me in for the giveaway!

Carol said...

I'm way behind with this quilt-along but will definitely catch up. Love your instructions - so simple.

Becky said...

I'm really excited to start sewing! I can't wait!

two hippos said...

The thread looks fantastic. I just joined the quilt-along and look forward to diving in.

Amy said...

This is a wonderful project you are hosting. Thank you. Of, and the egyptian cotton thread looks terrific. I'd love to win it! :)

SO I'M Anna Fogg, an eclectic kinda gal said...

Yikes a Mikes!!! THREAD LIKE THAT makes me lose my mind a little bit.
I need that thread, for my head, my bed, my red plaid Keds....pick me :}

~anna in md, right near my hometown of DC

annafogg1@aol.com

Deanna said...

Thanks for the directions! I hope I win!

Love this comment about the rotary cutter:

You'll also notice you are left with an odd bit left over. Don't fret. And certainly don't spaz out with your rotary cutter and flail it all around. That thing is dangerous and you could lose a finger.

Anonymous said...

mmm thread!!! I am just starting out and I have 4 spools of thread and a shoebox to put it in:) count me in!!!

Anonymous said...

Love the thread! Thanks for a great quilt pattern.

contrarymary said...

After collecting fabric for years, you finally have me sewing! Thank you so much for this quilt-along.

Stella said...

This is so much fun! I am really enjoying your posts. I have made a few quilts, but it never hurts to play along with someone who loves quilting. Thanks for doing this. That thread is amazing. I've only used it once and love it! :)

DeannaHurley said...

I love those threads. They make me even more excited to sew! I might actually like doing the bobbin with fabulous threads like that!

Kymy said...

I love the idea of using variegated thread! And you simply can't go wrong with 100% Egyptian cotton!

I am still finishing up cutting my strips, I had my twins B-day & party this week so cutting up 12 yards of fabric had to wait! I doubled my fabric to make the quilt fit my bed... I think I will try using the 11.5" X 7" left overs to make pillow shames that go on the beck set of pillows for my bed!

Thank you for taking the time to do this!

Cory said...

Dana, what an awesome give-away. I would have so much fun playing with free motion quilting and embroidery. Thank you for offering this give-away. Take care and God bless, Cory

TaDa! Creations said...

So excited that the last batch of my fabrics arrived today. Can't wait to get started! Your sew-along is so much fun! A great big thanks for doing this!!!

Nichole said...

Sulky thread is so dreamy! Thanks for the great tutorial here on the quilt along and for the giveaway.

rebecca said...

That is very gorgeous thread. I also love the quilt along idea. I didn't make the sign-up deadline, but am having a great time following along.

Raspberry said...

Of COURSE I'll leave a comment. :)
I love my Janome, too, but it doesn't have the scissor feature. What does bother me is how pansy it seems with a couple of layers of fabric...I'm used to older machines and how they just plow away.

Barb said...

I am so excited....I am behind but today I will be caught up...I have to iron, cut and sew...no big deal....thanks for this opportunity for a sew along..what a great idea....I am in american Samoa...(same us postal rates) but I get up 5 hours later than the rest of you....so I am really behind...gotta get caught up!!!

Anna said...

I have all of my fabric ordered, but haven't received it all yet. I'll need to do some serious catch up! Great photos.

Miss Mary said...

This was a great post, filled with lots of awesome advice! I am hoping I win your giveaway!

julie said...

YEAH! My first quilt! I am so excited to be foolowing! I would love love love the thread!

SalGal said...

I hope I win. I just got a sewing machine for my b-day for the very purpose of starting to quilt! And I am ever so jealous of your scissor button. And my grandma passed away this morning, so winning would perk me up. I know you don't pick the comments by what the comment says, but it really would.

Dylan and Kelli said...

I have your instructions bookmarked so that when I get a little more practice I can start this awesome project! Thanks for doing this!
Kelli

dream quilt create said...

Thank you, thank you! A quilt along and a give away....thank you.

kellie: thelemondime said...

oooo....once again in hopes of win! thank you!

Andrea said...

Looks amazing. I have seen the tread before but never had any to use. Thanks for the great photos to help me along.

Unknown said...

I would love to win this thread - a treasure box !!!
Great quilt - will probably work on it over the weekend ...

Jackie ♥ said...

Hi Dana,

I'm super excited about this quilt-a-long! I've purchased my fabrics over the weekend and will be cutting them tonight and getting them sewn up this week! :) I really think those threads look fabulous! Thanks for doing this! You are inspiring!!

Aimee said...

Can't wait to see the finished quilt!

Karen G said...

I have about 5 more fabrics to cut out before I can sew the strips - I can't wait!! I hope it looks good - I love my fabric - just hope I can put a good combination of colors together. If ever I can figure our flickr - I'll be set!!

Anonymous said...

Yeah! I am so excited to start sewing my blocks together. I think this is going to be an awesome quilt!!!

Jill said...

Love the tread and how the blocks look. Wish I had time to play

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

I would be SO pleased to win that thread. Even just one spool of it!

Deb said...

OOouuu, Aaahhhh. In case you did not guess, those are the same sounds I make at a Fireworks Show!
That's what I think the Blendables should be compared to....Hope the firewoks can be mine!
Loving the running commentary! LOL

Net said...

The thread is beautiful. Thanks for the pressing tip. I thought you pressed them out. I am still pretty new to quilting, so I appreciate your tutorial. Hope I win.

Stephanie said...

Can't wait to get started! beautiful thread!

Melzie said...

heading over because I am using fat quarters :) Count me in for the giveaway! xoxo melzie

Anonymous said...

I am loving this! I love following your steps. I need to put together my sewing room again (currently packed away *sob*). I have not made a quilt before, but this one is looking simple enough for me to be able to figure it out! :D
Thanks!

Kathy said...

Can't wait to start sewin' 'em up!
Thanks so much for this tutorial - my un-quilty sister and I are proceeding together, from different coasts too (:
Oh, and the thread is BE-a-Utiful!

Unknown said...

Man, this is the best thing ever!!! Can we do this every month? We could make Christams presents all year!

MandMStudio said...

What a giveaway...I'm drooling:)

Julie Barfuss said...

I'm SO glad you are doing this! I've learned so much already!! Thank YOU!

Catherine said...

Woah, I am both looking forward to this and shaking in my boots (well, bare feet actually) nervous.

Thread looks gorgeous (as does your sample six strip block).

Anonymous said...

It´s so exciting to see what comes out of all this strips..The thread looks great and of course I will been counting in your giveaway..

nanann said...

Well, I was just looking through my stash to find some fabrics and join the quilt-along. What's hard is my 3 year old keeps pulling fabrics as well and the sewing room is just a mess now!

SO, need to get working on the quilt-along, but man oh man, I would LOVE to win some threads! They look So pretty!

thanks for hosting this quilt-along with such great prizes!

Winona said...

Oh! This thread is gorgeous! I am going to work on my strips as soon as I get off the computer.
Winona

Little Miss Shabby said...

Awesome! I've been waiting for the next installment LOL! Count me in for the giveaway. =)

Leigh said...

Oh I loooove variegated thread!!! And I can't wait to sew my strips together!

Kerry said...

Oh this is getting exciting! I'd love this thread! I've never worked with 100% egyptian cotton before...so it would be a pleasure to try it!

Kari V. said...

I can't wait to sew my strips together. This is karma. I had a bunch of 2.5" unused strips around from an abandoned project and now I see they will work perfectly for this quilt.

Thank you for sharing the thread. I didn't even know Sulky made cotton thread.

Susan said...

I'm a newbie and I sure appreciate your easy directions along with the pictures! I'd love to win this thread!

Rossie said...

Looking forward to sewing some strips tonight!

Anonymous said...

Oooh! Love the thread! I haven't cut my strips, yet, but will get down to work this week!

craftyMSP said...

I'm giggling about waving a rotary cutter around right now. Thanks for the humorous quilt-along.

CJ said...

Oh what a pretty collection of threads! Thanks for the chance to win that.
I strips are all cut but I ordered one more print to add some orange to the mix. It should arrive today or tomorrow so I will start sewing then.

the sandwich maker said...

I'm like a little kid who can't wait for Christmas morning when it comes to seeing the next step! I really enjoy your directions, they sound so much like the way I help others with sewing. Do it this way (or don't), my way isn't always the best way.

Thanks so much, this is a blast!

Korie

Hannah said...

great tutorial, thanks!! And I LOVE your fabric.

hwoodbury (at) gmail.com

Chrissy said...

Can't wait to get stitching!
:-)

Leisel said...

Yay! I love the thread, love the blocks, love it, love it, love it!

Anonymous said...

I adore the cut button and use my a lot.. love it!!

Okies, I hope I win, but that means another spool rack is to be had here.. ut oh. Don't tell hubby.

The Titmi said...

I have always wanted to try that thread! How fun!

Valerie said...

Seriously- you are so awesome! I am having a blast with this- THANK YOU!

Just Susan said...

I am printing out your quilt instructions and plan on making it once my holidays come around. Thansk you so much. I fI can't win one of your quilts I'll have to make my own. Please enter me into the draw for the thread, it's beautiful.

Sarah M said...

Just found your site! I love it already! The thread looks awesome, I just usually use the cheap wal-mart kind, so it would be awesome to use something nice for once!

Karen said...

That is beautiful thread! I would love to give it a try one day!

Jensmom said...

Love the thread. This is a great quilt along for my busy life. I am having a great time with it.

Candice Edgar said...

Can never have too much thread! Thanks Dana!

Cindy said...

Oh my goodness - I see another late night ahead! I was up till 3 am last night cutting my fabric! This is my first ever quilting project, like so many other of you, and cutting was a bit scary.

But it is done, and looks fairly even to me (sewing them together will prove or disprove that, I guess).

I am so excited about sewing these pretty strips together. I am a bit leary of messing it up, but as I read somewhere recently - that's why they make seam rippers!

I would love to be able to use great quality and colors of thread, but the walmart stuff is what I can afford, so that is what I got.

Here's wishing that one of us newbies to quilting wins that cool set of Sulky threads. Thanks for another great giveaway and Congrats to whomever wins!

Tricia C. said...

What beautiful thread! I am now jealous of your machine. Cutting the hanging threads is my biggest pet peeve when quilting. Thanks for the wonderful quilt along.

Unknown said...

Lovely thread! I Hope be a international winner.

Angela Biggley said...

OOOOHHHHH AHHHHHH yummy! Those threads are making me drool! Forget chocolate I am craving those 17 spools of sulky blendables. ooh ooh pick me!!!!!!

java diva said...

Oh, I can't wait to cut and sew my strips!! So fun!!

Anonymous said...

The thread looks great. I need to get started tonight!! Just finished moving...now if I can just find my rotary cutter!

Lisa
lmetsonatwws-iusdotcom

Arnden said...

I am working on my strips now. I am excited to see how these are all going to go together! Please include me in the giveaway, thanks for the fun.

alecia said...

I am in love with the thread!

MelissaS said...

Pick me, pick me!

Please!!!!!!

ladmquilter said...

I can't wait to get home and start sewing my strips together. Should it be 12.5 inch squares though??? I love the tread it looks so yummy.

Oblivionsunrise said...

Got all my strips finished cutting last night, can't wait to start sewing them together! That thread looks wonderful, thanks for a chance at it.

scottylover said...

wow that thread is gorgeous! Would love to have it in house. LOL I am thinking after I get the UFO I am working on done, I will join in on this sew along. Need to see how many 1/2 yr cuts I have. I know I have some batiks, but was saving them for something else. We'll see!

Annie said...

I'm very excited to get started on this project. I can't wait to see how my blocks turn out......thanks for the opportunity to follow along

Jaclyn said...

Your step-by-step instructions are AWESOME! This is beautiful thread and I would love to win it and make beautiful quilts with it!

Angela said...

I can't wait to see how my quilt turns out. It's my first and I LOVE that you are doing this for us all. Thanks so much and if I win some fun thread that would just top it off. I am off to put my strips together.

mswillis5 said...

I'm leaving this for my wife who is making a quilt for the quilt-a-thon. Man these things cost money.
-Matt

look2sky said...

Thank you for inspiring me to do another quilt. The thread is yummy. Please pick me!

Trish said...

I love this thread I had not seen it before. I hope I win or I will definately have to buy it!!

Natys said...

what a great step by step, im not making that quilt but i find your instructions very very useful. Thank you so much

And the giveaway is simply beautiful!!! Internationals accepted yeis!!!!hahahaha

Hugs

antique quilter said...

wow would love that scissor button on my sewing machine!!!
the threads look great, would love to try them
thanks
a great giveaway, AGAIN!
thanks
Kathie

Fay said...

that thread looks fabulous - and I love love love your scissors button!!

Bettina Groh said...

I'm a late joiner for this quilt.. my fabric is in the mail and I should be able to catch-up!! Fingers crossed...
By the way... one can never have enough thread and these look gorgeous! Please add me to the giveaway!

forever folding laundry said...

I found out about this quilt-a-long a little late, so my fabric just came in the mail today but I am SO EXCITED to get started. This will be my first quilt and something I've always wanted to do, so thanks for the help!!

~Keri

Rebecca said...

I would love to be considered for the thread. I am really excited about this quilt. It is my first quilt along!
Rebecca

Angel said...

I can't wait to start sewing my strips together!!!!

shellykb said...

This is the first time I've done this. Lots of fun! My thanks to you, Amanda Jean and Heather for all of your inspiration

rebecca said...

That was Rebecca O from Buffalo in case other Rebeccas comment. :)

Miranda said...

wow I could so use some new thread!! I hate to admit I am a step behind, but heh, cutting the strips won't take long at all...looks like I have a project for tomorrow...yippee

Paula L. said...

The thread is really pretty! Please count me in, thanks!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I'm so thankful you started this quiltalong. I really needed a little boost! The thread is beautiful and would be perfect for machine quilting, I think!

Miranda said...

I would so love to have that scissors button on my machine!!! and of course more thread would be awesome! Looks like I need to catch up with the "class" I'll work on getting pics, and things done tomorrow to post and join in the fun on the flickr group

Alyssa said...

The thread is so beautiful. I could use each and every spool.

Jessica Christensen said...

Thank you so much for doing this quilt-along. It is a fun quilt. I loved the one you gave away. Oh, um, and yes, I would love some Sulky thread and the cool storage case. Bring it, girl!

jessierey@msn.com

Sherri said...

Wow...so many comments...I might not have a chance at the thread...but I'm having fun with the quilt along anyway...and the thread is amazing!

Anonymous said...

I have started putting my strips into groups and will sew them together after my kids' bedtime tonight!

The thread looks great!

Quebedeaux said...

I wish I had known about the quilt along earlier.. is it too late to join?

Anonymous said...

Ohhh it's beautiful... pick me... please pick me.

Wendy F.

Stephanie said...

Ooooh - I love Sulky thread. It's pretty much all I've used for quilting.

Jan said...

Love the thread you are giving away. Just discovered your blog and love your writing. Would love
to win.

BitnByAQuiltingBug said...

Oh yeah! Even I can do this! That thread is wonderful!

Allison said...

I love your quilt along! although right now I am living vicariously, and just following your beautiful productivity. I plan to gather the fabric and start my own soon.

Carol said...

I love that thread! The more color in my quilts the better!

Andi said...

OK. I'm of to start piecing.
I'm thinking some of tht thread will come in handy when its time to quilt.
Hope I win.
Andi :-)

Midnight Purls said...

Pretty thread.

I love following your tutorial. It's very well written and makes it seem like even someone like me who doesn't have a clue about quilting could do this!

Gnomemade said...

This is such a great project! The threads are beautiful and I'm looking forward to getting started. (A little late, but better late than never - I finally found a set of fabric I wanted to use, so it'll be the perfect gift!)

Jilliene Designs said...

This is my very first quilt and I am having an absolute blast! After cutting my strips, I felt SUPERHUMAN. what an accomplishment! Can't wait to start sewing. Thank you so much for this. You have no idea how much I needed a change of creative scenery!

brown robin said...

Oh, Dana! I am a sucker for thread. I wish I'd had your instructions when I started quilting. You are wonderful to spend the time putting all of this together. I have a first timer friend who is learning from you and it thrills me. You are doing a better job of teaching her than I could! You go, girl!

Jennifer said...

This part looks more intimidating than the cutting! But I can't wait to start!

Marianne Penner said...

Hope I win, I love that thread.

Frogdancer said...

I've been trying to resist temptation... I already have 3 quilts on the go.... but I'll just have to jump in.

(It's early in the morning here and i was just starting to type this comment when your music came on. The volume on the computer was fully on.... nearly scared me half to death! At least I'm totally awake now!)

Lovely thread.

Jennifer said...

I've used some of the Sulky thread to quilt with and it is great. I would love to win the case of it! Enjoying watching the quilt come together.

T@iy@ said...

Yipes! I reaaaaallllyyyyy need to get a move on! I just came in on this in week 2, so I just bought fabric on Friday. I have iron it and cut it and now piece it! Yikes! I am going to go get started!

sydlovesfrisbee said...

Oooooohhh Egyptian cotton! Nice giveaway! Amy

smarti said...

Love the thread and am excited to see what happens next. I'm just joining you and need to catch up!

Kathy said...

Thanks for organizing this lovely project. I haven't tried or seen this thread and would love to.

Bekhy said...

I also think that they are 12.5" blocks. But really, I would just love to win the thread :)

Brittney said...

Ooo those threads are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win! And thanks for the quilt along, it's filled with lots of great information!

Mama Said Sew said...

Well, I'm already a week behind....haven't cut my srips yet! DS's summer vacation is getting in the way of my sewing. :)
Maybe he can entertain himself enough for me to catch up.

D'Lyn said...

You're right! The scissors button is a quilter's dream! LOVE IT!!!

Amanda Jean said...

my goodness, what a fabulous prize!!!! i'm excited to start sewing my strips together. thanks for hosting this quilt along! i'm loving it!!!

Michele @ Frugal Granola said...

The thread looks amazing! :)

I just bought fabrics this last weekend to make a quilt for my daughter. I'm looking forward to getting started!

Blessings,
Michele

***LIZ*** said...

I am a first time quilter, but am so excited that you have broken it down into easy steps. I hope I win the thread, looks divine! Thanks!

Nici said...

I just recently found Sulky blendables at a Quilt Expo in Worcester, MA. They are just AMAZING!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

Nici
nici826 at yahoo dot com

Korbi said...

beautiful thread, can I win??? PLEASE??

Molly said...

This is so much fun!! I can't wait to start sewing tonight and I feel like I have 400 new friends. I love checking out the flicker group and seeing everyone's fabric. Thanks so much for starting this and for the fun giveaway!!

Karen said...

Love the eye candy (aka Blendables);)

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win that thread!! I'm making the quilt with the help of my granddaughter. She's 2 1/2 - Gota start them young :>)

Janelle said...

How do you coordinate your fabrics to make them look so nice? I have a hard time deciding on which ones to sew together. I guess that's why I'm doing the sew along because it gives me a deadline, so I just have to do it!

BTW the thread is lovely. I've never used threads that are multicolored. It could be fun!

Heidi said...

I have wanted to try this thread -- thanks for the chance to do so! And thanks for the next part of the quilt along!

Chris and Abbie said...

That thread look just beautiful! I could make so many new and fun things with it! And it would help my predicament - I'm having trouble finding quality thread here in Japan.

Chantie said...

This is too cool! I finally got my wrist brace off (my right hand) today, so I can catch up! The thread is gorgeous--thanks for the entry!

Terri said...

I got the strips cut, and they're all (miracle of miracles!) the same width! Woohoo!

So, time to start pairing them up!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

That Sulky Blendables Cotton Thread looks amazing and with a storage case!!! Wow.

Phyll said...

I would love this thread , I think I will actually give this a try. Thanks

Sarah said...

I need to get moving on my fabric strips so I can get caught up! Lovely thread- would love to get my hands on some.

Paula said...

Wow, that is really awesome thread! Thanks for a chance to use it myself ! I've been waiting for instructions to sew together my strips and plan to start tonight. What fun this is!

4 crazy polkadots said...

I love love love this. Olivia and I would have a ball with it.

Rebecca said...

I'm loving how easy this is coming together! Thanks for the quilt-a-long!

Meg said...

I love your fabric choices. I am practicing great self control right now by NOT buying them. I really am.

Ps. That thread is the coolest!

Shannon said...

I just join the group but I'll catch up. This is a really fun quilt. I want to use these same fabrics. I hope I can find them. check my blog out itssewshannon.blogspot.com Thanks for sharing all your great ideas.

Jacque. said...

ohman, that thread is glorious!!! All set to start sewing my strips now.

Donna said...

I would love, love, love to win this thread ... it's gorgeous! My fabric hasn't come yet so I'll be playing catch up. I can do it, though, I know I can!

Jacky O said...

Yay! I cant wait to start sewing my strips!! I love that thread! Good Luck to all :)
Jacky O

msalleycat said...

Wow, that is some pretty darn cool thread! I love variegated & space-dyed embroidery threads & yards, so it makes sense I would like it in quilting.

Anonymous said...

OHHHHHHH! I have been so blue today since taking my oldest child (20) to the airport to go back to San Diego for school. Then my 4 year old son told me he doesn't like me because I took his sister away from him. Boo Hoo
Then, I saw the quilting instructions on your blog, along with the WAY UBER spools of Sulky and they made me think happy thoughts of my daughter jetting away to her life! Thanks for the lift! Best wishes to the winner~have a blast!
Martha Mom

Kd Brown said...

Threads...beautiful threads...unbelievable colors...and Sulky, too! Oh, please enter me in the drawing. :)

Farscapegirl said...

I love Paula Prass' Fabric and just found your blog today from visiting hers! I will attempt to catch up! Love how clear your instructions are and the go along pics :)

Whitterbon said...

ooo, i made it in time!

Beth said...

ACK! I think I made it in under the wire!! This thread is AMAZING!

Anonymous said...

Oh good! I see someone else hasn't started yet either!

Cindy said...

I've got my fabric ready and will start cutting tomorrow. I just couldn't not take part in this! It's going to be fun!

The threads are beautiful! Nice thread case too.

Thank you so much for doing all that you are doing for the quilt along!

angela said...

Seriously! This just keeps getting better and better! Thanks a ton for all the info and the giveaways!

Sheila said...

I couldn't help it....I went out this afternoon and bought some fabric so I could sew along! But I didn't buy any thread.....maybe it will be my lucky day. :)

Anonymous said...

Cool! I'm ready to go sew strip sets :)The thread is beautiful. Thanks!

DCK1758@aol.com

Laura said...

Just found your blog last night and am eager to catch up. I have material all waiting in the wings and everything. But I will be one of the ones asking the questions about the difference between a 1/2 yard and a fat quarter...
Meanwhile, thread!!! Desperate need of thread!!! So, if you would please consider my plea and hope for the best with a random drawing... Contact me via Etsy.

Sheree of Brissy said...

Oh my goodness, so many comments so little chance but the thread is so beautiful that I can't help but want to say "pick me, pick me!" :) I am loving this quilting series! Thanks for sharing!!

Can't Believe I'm Sewing said...

I can't wait to start sewing the strips together. The thread looks amazing!
cantbelieveimsewing@gmail.com

bethany said...

My friend just turned me on to your blog...wonderful. I love the thread. Thank you so much for doing this. I like the quilt promotion too. Is it too late to start?

Sherry said...

Thanks for offering this quilt along. I got all of my strips cut over the week-end. Now can't wait to get them all stitched & cut. Super giveaway, would love to have some of that thread!

Rachel said...

um wow. that's a lot of people doing this quilt along. I'm a bit behind but I'm getting there.

danielle said...

loving the tutorial so far! still waiting for my fabric to arrive so i wil be a little behind : (

That thread looks amazing..i would love a chance to win..ok off th=o the flickr group to see the progress : )

becca said...

oh- it's beautiful!!

Deb said...

I have just stumbled across your blog and I think I need to go get me some fabrics, and soon. I really like the look of where your quilt is going and your instructions make it all sound so easy.
I have a Janome 6500 that's meant for quilting (and yes it has that wonderful scissor thingy too) but the poor thing hasn't been used for that yet, it's a bit neglected.
I love those threads too, I've never seen them before but I think I need to get me some :)

Heather said...

Wow! The thread looks amazing, I have yet to play with anything but basic all-purpose thread. I would love the chance!

Sue said...

Hi I love the look of this quilt. You make it look so easy and so much fun. If I could I would make quilts every day and giveaways are so much fun
Sue in wintery Sydney Australia

BlondieBlueEyes said...

SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE the fabrics.

elle said...

Ohh, this looks so cool. I can't wait to do this!

Sooz said...

oh I am so excited to start sewing these babies together!!! weeee!

Leslie said...

I'm so excited to be doing this quilt. Monday's cant come fast enough!! And I would LOVE to win this thread!

Jody said...

I'm waiting on my fabric to be delivered but I will catch up....but I guess I'll need some ultra cool thread!! What a great giveaway! Thank you so much for inspiring us like this...not to mention all of the wonderful, generous prizes!
jodym7@yahoo.com

anne said...

Wow how great do your blocks look, cannot wait to get going on my fabbie. Would love to win the cotton thread, never used anything like that before. Happy Stitching

Theresa said...

Actually I get 13.75". 6 strips x 2.5" = 15". Minus 5 1/4" seams (=1.25") = 13.75". I recall 5 strips being used in Dana's image of the original quilt. That would work. 5 strips x 2 1/2" (2.5 x 5 = 12.5 - 1" for 4 seams = 11.5"). I think there's one too many strips in there. I think I'll wait till this gets sorted. If you need the left over at the end of the strip, then you have to cut 11.5" wide!! :-)

Fatty said...

I can't wait to sew my strips! I'd love to win the thread, what a fabulous prize!

Emily Cole said...

7pm today??? you're kidding right? Did I miss it??? I think the thread is lovely!! I just got back from my weekend trip!

Susan said...

WOW- Super Fun thread. I have never seen it and would love to play with it. Can't wait to spend some time tomorrow sewing my strips together. Thanks so much!

TheFancyFritter said...

I am so inspired to make this quilt now! I would love to win this thread too! That would really help! I am new to your blog & I love it!! Thanks so much for the tutorials! :)

Diane said...

You are doing a stellar job with this tutorial. I love the colors you have chosen-what do you think of jelly rolls??? Love that thread and Egyptian cotton-your excitement is contagious. Thanks!

zees5 said...

Wow! A great giveaway for something I can really, really - I mean really, use! izazbz at yahoo dot com

Theresa said...

Oh ignore my maths, I totally got the calculations wrong. Yes, I get 12.5" (I was only subtracting 1/4" seams, not 1/2"!).

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