Sunday, June 7, 2009

Quilt along Week 4 How to Assemble Quilt Top

TIMES UP. WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN NEXT POST.

(If this is your first time here for the quilt along then you need to go back to May in the posts and find the beginning. And, for the love of Pete, you need to join the Flickr group too.)


Before we get going with the work for Week 4, I want to announce a slight change in schedule. Originally this was going to last for 6 weeks. I'm changing it to 7 weeks so as to give 2 weeks for the quilting phase. That just means an extra week of giveaways. Unless you have a problem with that.

Alrighty then.





At this point you should have all of your quilt blocks. As per prior discussion both here and in the Flickr group, the number of blocks that you ultimately have varies. I have a total of 39 12.5"x12.5" blocks and 13 7"x12.5" blocks.

Some of you may have 42 blocks. Others may have more or less. It doesn't really matter. What does matter is what you do with them.

Since I have 39 blocks I have decided to use 36 of them in my large quilt. Six blocks wide by six blocks long.

With the remaining 3 12.5"x12.5" blocks and the 13 7"x12.5" blocks I am going to make a smaller quilt. A smaller quilt to practice my quilting on before I tackle a larger project.

With me?




With my total number of blocks that I'm turning into a large quilt top, I want to randomly organize them. Just do whatever you have to do so that no two of the same blocks end up side by side in the final quilt.






As I stated, my quilt will be six blocks long by six blocks wide so I grab six blocks to start my first row.



Lay out your blocks as they will be sewn together into a row. You'll see that each block is turned 90 degrees from the previous block. In other words, the first block in the row has the strips going north and south while the second block they are going east and west.



Now begin sewing the blocks together.



Right sides of fabric together.



Line it up and pin it. Keep in mind that if your block that is underneath has seams wherein the pressed seams are facing counter to the way in which you are going to sew, that you will want to keep these flat as you are sewing. You don't want them to flip and be twisty once you are done sewing this seam. Hang with me and you'll see more explanation further along.





Sew your first two blocks together




Ta-dah!!




Now you're ready to sew on the third block in your row.



Again, right sides of fabric together.




You'll notice that this time I pinned it more frequently than the last time.

This is because of the seam-folding-twisty-thing that I was just talking about.



At each arrow in the photo below there is a seam. If you were to see the back side of where those arrows are pointing, you would see that the pressed seam is pointed "north" in the direction in which it will feed through the sewing machine as you sew on the next block.

So, I pinned at all those points to make sure that they don't do that folding-twisting-make-my-final-quilt-top-not-lay-flat-thing that they could do if I'm not careful.



Ok. So keep repeating this process until your entire first row of blocks is sewn together




Then you are ready to press all of those seams created from sewing the blocks together.

Press them all in the same direction.

(Make a mental note here. On your next row of blocks, you will press these seams in the opposite direction. This will make joining your rows together easier . . . and flater in the end result. I'll talk more about this in a minute.)




Row 1 is complete!

Lay your first row out. Lay your blocks for your second row next to them to make sure that you have rotated your blocks correctly so that they too are opposite of the first row. Study the next two photos if my oh-so-clear explanation doesn't make sense.







Sew your entire second row together following the same procedure as your first row.

Once your second row is complete, pressed and ready to go, it is time to join row one and row two.

A moment ago I discussed how the block seams should be pressed the opposite way in row two as they were in row one. This become important now as we go to join the two rows.



Lay your rows on top of one another with right sides of fabric facing each other.

Obviously you want to line up the edges but the really important thing here is lining up the block junctions precisely.



So, as you begin pinning your two rows together in preparation to join them by sewing, start with your first block junction and make sure that they line up precisely. Pin it well. Then work back to your left pinning and lining up the fabric.





Then on to your next block junction. Pin it. And again, work back to your left pinning and lining up the fabric until you get to the point where you meet your other pins.








Keep at it until your whole row is pinned. Then sew it.



Then press it.



Step back and admire your work.






Even the back will look pretty. All those carefully sewn and pressed seams will yield a nice and flat quilt top. A nice and flat quilt top makes the actual quilting of it easier . . . the final result prettier too.





Ok. So keep repeating this process until your quilt top is complete.

And don't fret. Or dispair. Or freak out. I remember thinking that assembling a quilt top took forever. But then I did more. And got better. And got faster. And learned my own tricks for making things work.




It's just like anything. Practice makes perfect.





How about a giveaway?



I'll give two people the best batting in the world to make their completed quilt.




I only use Warm & Natural batting. It is 100% cotton. It doesn't bunch or separate. It gives the final quilt that nice wrinkly, crinkly antique look that I love. And it keeps it shape wash after wash. I love this stuff. And you will too!


Leave a comment here to this post before 7:00 pm US EDST on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. I'll pick a winner by random draw soon thereafter. Only one entry per person. International entries welcome.

Peace. Love. And quilting, baby!

-dana

549 comments:

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Gretchen said...

I'm almost caught up to week 3! Thank goodness for some more time. Thank you also for the great music!

Anonymous said...

I just got my fabric in the mail today. I am a little behind, but I am going to sew, sew, sew until I am caught up. I am so excited to get started! -Kathy

Lindsey said...

I love your quilt top! I just (finally) ordered the fabric for my quilt and I can't wait until it gets here. One thing I haven't bought yet is batting - hint, hint!

A New Season said...

Wow, your quilt top is fabulous. Hope mine turns out as good. It is fun to see how the blocks go together. I love the warm and natural batting,it really is the best. I just hope I finish my quilt in time to take to camp with me.

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

Hi Dana,
Warm and Natural is the only way to go and would to have chance to win some. My quilt colors are so soft, hope to applique on it or something different.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie

Michelle said...

I love Warm & Natural!

Leanne said...

Great thanks, I will get to it & start sewing blocks together.

Thanks for info on bating I never know which one is the best when in a shop. Will look out for this one.

Love Leanne NZ

Heather said...

Love your quilt, its so bright and happy. I'm going to try and catch up this week. Please count me in for the batting, I've been wanting to try that brand for forever.

Paige said...

Oh love Warm and Natural! Pick me pick me!

QuiltNut Creations said...

i just decided to join last week so am in the middle of cutting out my strips and hoping to get caught up soon.

i LOVE the fabric line you are using. thanx for doing such a fabulous quilt a thon

Susan said...

Yay -- finished sewing the blocks just in time to put them all together. Would love the Warm and Natural! I agree, it's the best!

Wendy said...

Wow! I'm a little overwhelmed. :) But it is still fun so I'm plugging onwards!

Rebecca said...

I love your finished top and can't wait to get mine all pieced! Thanks again for hosting this!

Jennifer said...

Love how your quilt is looking! I also love Warm and Natural...

Chrissy said...

It really is THE best batting! Hope I win it. Can't wait to get my strips together!

Regina said...

As an old staple on local television used to say "very simple, very easy" - but yet it looks so freakin' awesome!!!

tracy_a said...

beautiful! I really couldn't visualize how those fabrics were going to look all together - very nice!

l said...

great tutorial again!
and ... i really need some warm and natural batting :)

Theresa said...

Your quilt top looks fabulous. I hope mine is as striking as yours. Love your colours. Love that batting too!

tara said...

I am about halfway through sewing all the strips together. Phew.

Brittney said...

The last two quilts I did used Warm & White and I just loved the results. Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I love this quilt and I would <3 this batting!!! Thank you!

Unknown said...

I'd love some batting - and I love that we now have an extra week. I am taking a trip in the middle of the sew along and *think* I am going to stay on schedule, too!
Thanks,
Dawn

Sudi-Laura said...

Warm and Natural is the BEST batting ever. I have used a lesser brand, and regretted every minute of it. Thank you for hosting this quilt along. It is fun to work on a common project with other talented-fabric loving people!

anne said...

ooh thanks for this weeks installment of the quilt, loving it. Count me in for the giveaway. Happy Stitching

Quiltsmiles said...

Dana,

Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks for hosting this and for the quilt along.

Jane

Megan of Fabric Love said...

I'm so glad you're doing this easy quilt-along! This is my first quilt, and I'm really enjoying the process. Your tutorials have been excellent, and your quilt is beautiful. Thanks again,

Megan

Michelle said...

Warm and Natural is the way to go and I can always use some.

annie said...

Ack! I'm still sewing up my strips! But, I had fun planning and celebrating my daughter's second birthday, so it works out. :) Thanks for the extra week! I, for one, will definitely need it. And I definitely need this batting. I would never know what to buy, since I'm new at this. I made a 'quilt' for my daughter for Christmas (isn't actually quilted, so I feel guilty calling it such) and used a sheet for batting. :) It's hot here! And the quilt top had some heavy fabric in it.

Your quilt is lovely, by the way.

fernbell said...

Wow you pick some wonderful stuff. Can't wait to see what the next step is. That is my favorite batting.

fernbell said...

Wow you pick some wonderful stuff. Can't wait to see what the next step is. That is my favorite batting.

Joy said...

Wow. I don't feel stressed now or anything...hope I win and feel better.

ambquilter said...

Love the colors of your quilt. Also, love to win some batting.

Unknown said...

Great Quilt-a-long. I am really enjoying following it. I love Warm ana Natural, too.

Angelia said...

The quilt top looks great, and I'd love to win some batting :D
Angelia
momtwoangels AT yahoo DOT com

Pumpkin Head Baby Co said...

I am so enjoying this! What fun!

Arielle said...

You do such beautiful work! I am just starting to follow this and am ordering my fabric to hopefully join in. Looking forward to it!

Barb said...

Ohhh...I love Warm & Natural too. Perfect for my quilt. Thanks for the great quilt along. Got to get sewing!

Mrs. Gray's Class said...

So beautiful - thanks for the great tutorial and giveaways!

Mama Said Sew said...

Your quilt top is gorgeous Dana!

I had planned to pick up batting at my favorite discount fabric store while visiting my mom today. Unfortunately, I had a flat tire and spent my entire afternoon at the tire shop! Cost me nearly $600...just think of how much fabric I could have bought with that money!!

Dawn said...

thanks for another awesome giveaway!!

JenR said...

Warm & Natural is the best! I won't use anything else again!

Susan Entwistle said...

Love your choice of fabrics--such a joyful quilt.

Katrin said...

I never used this batting before, but would love to give it a try in this quilt.
Where can I get it from - if i don't win the giveaway ;-)? Is there an online source? Haven't seen this in Germany before.

Anonymous said...

I'am learning so much in such a fun way. Thanks

Jan said...

Love your quilt. Looking good indeed. Thanks for another chance to win Warm and Natural. I too love that stuff.

LorrieB said...

I would LOVE this!! It has been so long since I have quilted .. this would be a great nudge in the patootie to get back to it.

bellsjo said...

I cannot resist any longer - I am going to take the plunge and join in! My fabric is in the washer and I will make a start on the cutting this afternoon. I think I will make sonething a bit smaller - I need to make a lap quilt for a friend and have 12 coordinating FQs I can use, so will just scale it all down a bit. Thanks for your straightforward instructions!

Little Bluebell (Adrianne) said...

Yeah! All this fabric is starting to feel like something. Thank you so much for including so many pictures this week. I feel like I'm getting a private lesson in quilting. I hope to do my teacher proud.

Patricia said...

To be honest, I'm in awe that I'll actually be making my first quilt when I get home. Can't wait!
Thank you, thank you! for doing this quilt-along. You're helping to fulfill a little dream of mine.

sew happy Stacy said...

I am loving this quilt and I can't wait until mine is together! I would love some warm and natural. Thanks.

Sarcastic Quilter said...

I'm excited to finally join my blocks. I have no idea if I'm going to like this one or not since it's not my normal fabric style but it will make a good charity quilt if I don't.

Diane said...

I would love to winthe batting. Thanks for the quilt along. This is my first.

imagrandma2five said...

Love your quilt! I have only gotten as far as getting the fabric for mine. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours. Things have been busy, busy here at The River House so I haven't had any sewing time. Stop by my blog and see what I've been up to!
http://grandmachicken.blogspot.com

Kathleen said...

I can't believe you have 450 something comments...incredible but i see on your flickr group that more are joining every day...congratulations!

I only joined the group the other day and could not comment here as the comments were closed. I am afraid I made a mistake and did not randomly sew my strips but I think it still looks okay, probably just more traditional. I just tried too hard to catch up and should have read the instructions more carefully.

I loved the bit last week about the scissor/cutty thing on the sewing machine...thought you were having a "moment" sexually there!!!

Would love to be in on the chance to win the batting...fabulous and thanks for all the inspiration..it is so good to see all the newbies tackling this project...you are to be commended. As a matter of fact this deserves a mention in my soon to be 200th blog post as it is so amazing.

Your quilt top looks fabulous BTW

Bonus Mom said...

Your quilt top is gorgeous! I am a little behind, but am so motivated by you. Off to work on mine. Thanks again for doing a quilt a long ;)

AllisonF said...

Thanks for the quilt-a-long! I am still picking out my fabrics.

Robyn said...

ooooh pick me pick me! ;0)

donna said...

Loving the extra week, lol... I def' need it.
Finally all my fabric it here, now I can start cutting yay!
and thanks for all the great givaways :)
Donna x

Jessica Christensen said...

I was behind on the sewing of the strips -- just finished them yesterday, but now I am almost done with the whole top. I have two more strips to piece, and then the rest of the strips to sew together in rows. I'm excited about how it's coming out. I didn't have 7 1/2 inches left -- more like 2 1/2 -- so I'm going to make a baby quilt with the left over squares. Anyway, thanks for hosting this. It has been fun. And, of course, I would love the batting. It's all I use.

jessierey(at)msn(dot)com

www(dot)thebossyquilter(dot)blogspot(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Yeah! I love that batting too! Thanks for the awesome tips on assembling the top!

Beth

Kathleen, Scotland said...

Have found your blog through Crazy Mom Quilts and just seen your gorgeous stripy blocks. I've received some sunny yellows and pinks today and thought that the stripes would show them up beautifully! Thanks for showing me some new ideas and the chance to win some batting. Much appreciated!
Will read you with interest. Kathleen, Troon, Scotland XX

Anonymous said...

I am really loving this quilt along. Thanks for the clear directions and the inspiration. I love warm and natural batting and would love to be considered for the giveaway.
Rebecca O of Buffalo

katevp-a said...

oh i love the warm & natural batting!! I would love to win this! I use the craft size for all my baby quilts!

Anonymous said...

your quilt is very pretty, need to get my strips sewn together, but I have to pack my bag for a trip to NYC, so it might have to wait

and some batting, yes, won't say no to that

Paula L. said...

Your quilt top is relly cute! Thanks for the great giveaway and please count me in!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Scrappinfor3 said...

I'm WAY behind on this quilt along. . .hopefully will do it. . .but LOVE Warm & Natural batting. Thank you for the giveaway & the inspiration:)

Nannercakes said...

I love the Warm & Natural batting-have only used them for my (7) quilts I was able to make this past 18 mo! It helps to be retired!

Sheila said...

Warm and Natural....the ONLY choice!!!! Your quilt looks great....hopefully mine will before the day is done also!

Emily said...

This is the best batting in the world! my local shop stopped selling it by the bag and only sells it on a roll. I would buy it no matter how it came!

Thanks for all the detailed instructions!
Emily

rebecca said...

What a beautiful quilt. I am so jealous... a bit behind I am still cutting out all my strips. It is encouraging to see what I am working towards.

Unknown said...

This quilt along is great...so much fun that I ended up working on two quilts (never guess I have 3 underway already!!!) I love the batting as well, that is the only stuff I purchase since it was what I was first introduced for and I know what I will be getting!

Thank you for all you work in doing this for us!!!! Melissa

Stephanie - My Calico Heart said...

I am loving this quilt along - thank you xx

oversewn (Raven) said...

I'm so behind, I haven't even sewn the strips together yet
I'll get busy when the kids go down for nap today
My first quilt along.....something nice about being told what to do and when to do it by thanks :)

Cindy said...

The extra week will help me get caught up! I love the feel of Warm & Natural so that's another great item to win!

Thank you so much for doing this quilt along. I can imagine all the time it must have taken you to take photos and edit them. And then to write the post! I want you to know it is much appreciated!

Take care.

Karen said...

Your quilt top is just beautiful!

Petit Design Co. said...

I agree! Warm and natural is awesome!

Megan R. said...

i'm so excited to start sewing it together. i love all your quilts

jodi said...

lovin' how easy you make quilting! i tell myself that i am "perfecting" my stitching by being so s-l-o-w, but then i realize that there is no perfection in my quilting...just pretty!! would totally dig being the winner of your giveaway...i could give the batting a good home. and bed.

CB Mauro said...

Pick me, Choose me, Love me....

Heather | Cookie Mondays said...

getting more and more excited with each new step!! :)

ltsaysso2u said...

I'm still playing catch up, but I know I could use some batting!

ltsaysso2u said...

I am still playing catchup, but I know that I caould use some batting!

Camberly and Caleb said...

What a fun project. Nice and simple but looks great.

Jennifer said...

Your quilt is gorgeous and I am totally inspired by your work! Keep up the great work! Thanks for a chance to win a great prize.

Unknown said...

Your quilt is gorgeous and how sweet of you to take the time to show how you did it step by step!

Please let me win this lovely give away!!! I have seen this product but haven't yet had the opportunity to try it.

I am having sewing give away too! Join in!

Valerie said...

Love this- I am so enjoying the process!

Jamie said...

I'm a late starter, but love this quilt and can't wait to get it done! Thanks. Jamie V in MT
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
amzanioli@yahoo.com

krazyaboutkrafts said...

I just came across this quilt along. I am doing another on with crazy mom quilts but got side tracked making a quilt for my son. I love your colors. I will have to get on the bandwagon later this month. Can't wait to see the final result.

Anonymous said...

Your quilt top is so wonderful!

warm & natural will make it finish up nicely -- hope to win!

suesueb said...

i love the quilt top-been lurking for a while and just loving everyone's pictures too. i didn't know if my comment would count for the draw but i still needed to say how lovely and thorough the instructions have been. thanks!

Amanda said...

Thanks for the extra time on the quilt along!!

edeenut said...

you make it look like it takes only minutes to piece the blocks together with the photos. I love warm and natural!

Lady Bird said...

this quilt-a-long has been great fun, and i am very thankful for your instructions!

retirednana2008 said...

Your directions are great!! I'm busy as a bee trying to keep up....really glad you've added the extra week. I'm a beginner & have been told that Warm & Natural is the best!! Count me in on the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I am not up to speed on this but sure am enjoying visiting with the process!

quilteddog said...

This is so much fun! Thanks for hosting !

Busy Little Quilter said...

Your quilt top is beautiful!

I love warm and natural, too. I've never used it in a large quilt, but I do use it in my wallhangings because it makes them hang so well.

Michelle said...

Your quilt top is beautiful! I love the batting that is the give-away this week! It is a great and easy to work with!

stampinsundevil said...

I've always admired quilts but never thought I could make one but with your week by week instructions, it definitely seems doable! I have other projects to do first, but have every intention now to make one! Thank you for sharing the process!

Jackie ♥ said...

Wow...your quilt is gorgeous! Love, Love the colors!!
I like the warm & natural batting too...I've only used it a few times in some smaller baby quilts and I love the way it turned out!

pepsilady said...

I love your quilt, it is so eye-catchingly pretty. Mine is so stark looking. I was thinking of soaking it in tea to tone it down. Anyways the top is complete. Thank you for a great quilt-a-long....can't hardly wait to finish her off or up......lol

Annie said...

I'm enjoying the quilt along ...... thanks

secondofwett said...

My next quilt is for my newest granfdbaby that is due in November....I'd love the batting for that quilt!

Jackie ♥ said...

Hey, just wanted to let you know I blogged about you and this quilt-a-long!

www.2-sweetboutique.blogspot.com

Jackie

Terri said...

I am soooo (sew?) behind! And exams are two weeks away - this may take just a bit longer than 6 weeks. But, hey - I have fabric strips! Lots and lots of fabric strips!!!!

Esther said...

The quilt is looking wonderful, I hope mine turns out half as nice.. and your tips are great. Plus your giveaways are fantastic, so here's hoping.

Laura said...

I've been wanting to try Warm N Natural. It would be even better to try it for free! Yeah give a ways! Wonderful tutorial. Really enjoying following it.

Kandra said...

I'm thinking your 7 weeks might turn into 3 months for me. LOL I'm still sewing the strips together. Your quilt top looks lovely!

Amy in Edmond said...

I would love to win some batting. I always seem to be out.

ezeldabeth said...

wow! your quilt is amazing! i love it!

Kelly said...

I just received my Anna Maria Horner fabric yesterday, and there it sits, waiting to be cut...I completed a quilt for my god daughter, and use "the other" brand of batting. It's totally puffy and not at all antique-ish and not crinkly like other batting. I'm really hoping to win this batting!!!!!!

Bekhy said...

Excellent directions and photos--thank you! And the extra week for the quilting phase is probably a really good idea. Thanks again.

Midnight Purls said...

Your quilt top is beautiful!

I haven't tried Warm & Natural yet, but I made a mental note to pick some up for my next quilt!

Karen said...

Your quilt is looking beautiful!

dream quilt create said...

Peace, love and happy quilting baby!

Unknown said...

Love your quilt! I am still sewing so I hope mine turns out as cute as yours. Would LOVE some batting since I haven't purchased that yet! Thanks!! Jeanne
crzycrft@aol.com

Robin said...

LOVE your quilt. Still in the beginning stages of mine.
I hope I get the batting!

Mikol said...

Coming along and looking good. I'm a little behind as my weekend and week has been super crazy. I hope to get back to it in the next day or so.
Thanks so much, it has been fun!

cmamanmo@yahoo.com said...

So excited this is my first real quilt. I purchased cut and have sewn all strips together and cut my blocks in 2 days. Yippy !! Can't wait ..just one question . Some of mine don't measure 11.5 before cutting and I sewn well. Could it be the way I cut pr lined up my fabric?

Anonymous said...

I just love quilt alongs. I am a bit of a fabric collector but usually don't get around to doing anything with it!!! This motivates be so much - thank you!

bettylouburris@yahoo.com said...

I am trying to play catchup. I am at the point of stitching the strips together. This is so much fun working together to make a quilt. This is my first one. I wish my mother was a quilter;. ThisB would have been a lot easier.

icefairy said...

I'd love to win this! Thanks!
beatspammer at gmail dot com

Sarah said...

I know it's too late for me to enter the giveaway and probably too late for me to enter the quilt along. I can't find a way to contact you, so if you get this, can you email me details of how your quilt along works (do I have to do the quilt along to enter the giveaways....I would probably do the quilt along, but I need a machine. Mine broke, and I am borrowing a friend's).
thanks for the awesome blog
spondah(at)aol(dot)com

bonnie said...

your quilt looks great. thank you for all the information on pressing and pinning. that will help me a lot.

Holyschmit said...

I need some inspiration to start my next quilt.

Margaret said...

Still plugging along cutting my pieces out, but I'm happy! Count me in to try for the giveaway.

Kristen said...

I have lots of quilty things to say, but also wanted to let you know that your taste in music is exquisite. I often visit your site just so I can listen to your music choices in a "new" window (while I'm working at home).

(I may have ordered a few cds after listening to the list over and over again. Along with some fabric. It's a good combo good fabric and good music.)

Lotte said...

Hello
I´m from germany and I love your Quilt! So happy colours, just wunderful!

And I would like to try the batting :)

Nannercakes said...

I am really enjoying reading your blogs-although I am not in your 'sew along' I will certainly plan to do the next one. Dana, your instructions & photos are amazing!
Presently I'm finishing a 'block of the month' from 'fatquartershop.com' that is a major challenge for me...I'm just a beginner at this stuff.

Nannercakes said...

I love the quilt top Dana, your fabrics are so fun! Wish I could've found your website earlier, but am finishing another quilt top that I need to get to Rhonda by July 4th -- so I'll join your NEXT Quilt Along..What a great idea-your fabrics, instructions & photos are amazing!

Mendi said...

This is my favorite batting. Its like a huge cotton swab.

JoAnna said...

533 entries! Oh well, I'll try anyway! Love your top.

Anonymous said...

You make quilting look soooo easy!

TamaraP. said...

Would love to win that batting!!! :o) I would use it right away!

Love your quilt,
TamaraP.
tamara_parlor at hotmail dot com

Nicole said...

This week is TOO busy!! I am behind in everything!! Love the quilt top. Thanks for the extra week, I am going on vacation next week and will need it! :)

Stef said...

I just started following this quilt-a-long and think it is fantastic. Definitely something I can do and maybe even use up my mountains of fabric. Looking forward to next weeks edition.

Tara said...

Wow, another week and batting too! I'm having a great time doing this quilt. Thanks for doing this quilt-a-long!

Beth said...

your quilt is lovely! gotta get busy and catch up!

Thanu said...

I thought i was lagging behind. Now i realise, i am getting there much faster than i expected. Touch wood, but i have had no real blunders until now and am just loving every bit of it. :)


http://thanuskitchen.blogspot.com/

Pam said...

Wow, you have made this seem so easy and fun. Makes me wonder why I don't make a quilt every month.

Ellie said...

Wow! It turned out so cute! Sadly I am still waiting for my fabric to start...but can't wait and I will finish!

Bettina Groh said...

I am getting close to being caught up! Hooray! I chose very bright juvenile prints... the quilt will go on the bed in my grandchildren's playroom and I can't wait to see what happens when I sew the rows of blocks together!
I would love to win the batting!

Beth said...

I finally rec'd my fabric. I have it all cut. I can't wait to start sewing!!!

Valerie said...

Yeah, so I am just now cutting my strips. But it's progress, baby, progress. I've had this Anna Maria Horner fabric for over a year now, hoarding it, so I'm proud of myself for actually cutting it up. :) Hopefully in a few days I might actually catch up with the rest of you!

cici said...

i guess i'm still a week behind. i need to get those blocks sewn together. the word "quilting" makes me nervous....

maget said...

I'm really enjoying watching this come together. Sadly I have neither fabric nor batting to participate this time around. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Hannah said...

Just joining the quilt-a-long. Can't wait to see how mine turns out. The pattern looks great with those fabrics!

Unknown said...

I'm lovin' this quilt-a-long! I was out of town this week and all I could think about was that I couldn't start the next step until today. I just glad I got to the computer before 7PM to qualify for the Warm & Natural batting!

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