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

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Julianna said...

I am just starting today so thanks for the extra time. I love that batting as well but never spend the money on finishing my quilts...I have 8 tops/backs hanging up in my closet right now.

Anonymous said...

I'm a big fan of Warm and Natural. I'd love a chance to win. Thanks.

MelissaS said...

Am I being dense? Are the squares 11 1/2 or 12 1/2? 6 - 2 1/2 strips? Could be I haven't had enough coffee yet.

Thanks for doing this. I still have to sew my strip sets together.

epban said...

The quilt top looks great...I'm quite a bit behind! I agree Warm & Natural is great!

Rachel said...

So that's the best stuff huh? Well if I don't win it, where would I buy it?

plainjanesews said...

Your quilt looks great. I am having so much fun with this- my first quilting project. I was wondering what kind of batting to buy...

Suzanne said...

Your quilt top is gorgeous! And you did a great job on all those instructions. I'm having a lot of fun working on this quilt along.

pigbook1 said...

I am going great guns to sew all my strips together and then just over half way done the tension on my machine stops working. I mean completely and totally I can't tighten or loosen.
I will blog all about it, but hopefully I can get my machine serviced in time to finish the quilt only a little bit later than everyone :-(

Kelly O. said...

The last of my fabric arrived on friday so now I can really start busting my butt!
This is so incredibly well layed out--there is no question as to what to do! you're very explicit!
you should write a book--Dana's Quilting for Dummies!
Thanks Dana!

MegN said...

Great giveaway! I have never used this before, I need to get caught up on my quilt! Off to sew!

Natalie said...

An extra week? AN EXTRA WEEK!! Woo hoo! I'm still finishing my week three assignment. :)

I agree about warm and natural. It's the only batting I use for my quilt projects.

TaDa! Creations said...

I was wondering what kind of batting you would recommend. This looks great! Thank you for the chance to win it!

Pamela said...

Can't wait to piece it all together this week! Your top is beautiful!!!

Natys said...

im so happy that i found your blog, your post are so clear i learn a lot!!!

Thank you so much

Anonymous said...

Ok, I have two quilts in progress already...and the pics of your gorgeous quilt in progress (LOVE the materials you chose) make me want to start your quilt along RIGHT NOW (instead of waiting til I finish one).

Thanks for the inspiration, and great directions!

Kim said...

Oooh, I'm glad to know what you use. I'm always in a "big box" type store, so I just buy whatever, not giving it much thought. Thanks for the opportunity, and hopefully I can catch up this week!

Frogdancer said...

That pinning tip will certainly make my life easier!

Thanks.

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Your top looks gorgeous!

I have never used the warm and natural but have heard nothing but good things about it. I'll have to give it a try soon.

Leslie said...

Can I just say that I LOVE your quilt top!! The giveaway would be fantastic to win as I havn't yet gotten my batting! Thanks for another great tutorial!

Erin said...

Even if I don't win the batting, at least now I know what kind to buy for my quilt! Thanks so much!

Elle said...

Great instructions. I am going to forward your link to a friend who wants to start quilting.
ps great music!

T said...

Great tutorial - and I love the color combination you chose. Something about Turquoise Black and Red that makes me smile!!!

Ellen said...

Warm and Natural is all I use. I would love to win!

sydlovesfrisbee said...

Yea, another giveaway! Amy

Karen G said...

I love your quilt top!! I hope mine turns out as well!

Farscapegirl said...

I actually am working on finishing a weekender bag today but can't wait to get to my blocks again and put them together. I have never used this batting, I normally use Hobbs Organic 100% cotton, thanks for recommendation and chance to win a new kind of batting!

Anonymous said...

I am new to quilting, and am loving your site! So many pretties!

I've only used poly batting *hide*, I am betting cotton is what is in my grandmother's quilts. So much nicer!

Quebedeaux said...

Thanks for letting a newbie join.. Now I need to get sewing!!

Christy said...

Wow, your quilt back is tidy! Even if I'm really careful pressing and pinning (which isn't always the case) my back ends up all stringy.

RoseofSharonStudio said...

Love your colors! I too use only Warm n Natural or Quilters Dream for batting. Love them both. I am going to use 5 11 1/2 sqs across and 6 down. But am thinking of adding the 7 1/2" ones in there too... we will see! Using the 2 1/2" strips as my binding! :) Thank you so much for doing this!

Kelly G. said...

So excited to see my top come together. This is fun!

Knitlee said...

This is so much fun! I am so far behind,but am hoping to catch up today. Your quilt top is beautiful.

Michelle said...

I was wondering about this brand...sure would like to win it. Thanks for another great tutorial & giveaway!

Puk said...

Exactly the batting I have been looking at. And which cannot be found here in Denmark :(

Uhh I wish I'll be the lucky one.
Pick me, pick me :)

And love your quilt a long - have just bought fabric for a quilt, and are keeping eyes on your posts here, so I have all my questions answered before beginning sewing.

Rebecca said...

Ooohhhh count me in for the giveaway! I can't stop drooling over all of your creations!

Miranda said...

Love your quilt top, I am sooo behind in the quilt along, gonna get my but in gear this week!!

kate said...

your top is GREAT! i am liking the fabrics more and more, i love how the black stands out! it sure is a beauty....
i've never tried the warm and natural batting! maybe this will be my chance :)

2miracles/Tove said...

I admit to be being behind as of today. I plined up my block for sewing yesterday. I was a little confused by how many different block we should have but I think I've figured it out. If not I guess mine will just be different than planned. I am getting more excited after see this weeks instructions. They helped me to understand better.

carriegel said...

I just found your blog and missed making a quilt with everyone else but plan on doing this on my own. Thanks for all of the help.

the sandwich maker said...

Wow, you are so quick. I am trying to keep up, hopefully mine will be like your beauty soon.

I love the Warm & Natural too. The soft, crinkly feeling you get from it is great.

free indeed said...

I've never bought the warm and natural..I can't find it locally, so would love to win just to give it a try! I can't wait to put my blocks together now....yours is gorgeous!

Brooke said...

gotta get the rest of my strips sewn so I can sew the blocks together....and be ready to use that batting that I am going to win (thinking positively....)!

Laura said...

I am almost caught up, 8 stip sets sewn last night, 4 more to go, then start work on cutting and joining them. love the batting!

Donkaloosa said...

For some reason, I always forget to press seams --- at least I usually do, and I totally forgot with this quilt! But I did finger smooth them down and did my best to get everything lying the right way when I sewed. This quilt has been a ton of fun so far! Of course, the neighbors have written me off as being totally whacked since I was outside on the front lawn yesterday spreading out the quilt blocks!

Jan aka StampQn said...

I look forward to every Monday when I get my new set of instructions and can work on my quilt!

Karen said...

Hi there, I've only just joined in so an extra week is definitely fine by me. Your quilt is looking gorgeous, hope mine is looking as good when I get to this stage.

Feather Webb said...

I love the look of your finished quilts. Now I know one of the ways that you get them. SOOOOOO excited!

Spencer Family said...

Wow! Your quilt is gorgeous! I love the colors and mix of patterns.

Jill said...

I am a fan of Warm and Natural. Something about it makes quilts feel more comfy. Love your quilt top. I am excited to lay mine out and start putting things together.

Susan said...

I love your quilt top! I hope that you will enter me into your lovely giveaway even though at this moment I am not quilting along with you. I am however hanging on your every instruction and drooling over your pictures. I plan to begin my quilt along when I have gotten my mother settled from her recent surgery and figure out if I am going to stay with her most of the time or just travel back and forth from my house to hers. I love your blog and it inspires me so. Sometimes I just come here to dream of a day that I can just sew as long as I want without interruption. Thanks so much!

Casey said...

I love how your quilt looks!!

For the Keeper at Home said...

I am starting a new...and will have to go back to Week 1. But this IS REALLY EXCITING to see how FAST this quilt top has gone together!
Thank you!
Mrs B

Meg said...

I love love to try that batting!

Your quilt is going to be beautiful! I really love the fabrics you chose!

Thanks for another generous giveaway!

picknstitch said...

Love the quilt top - now on to my own stash of fabrics to get caught up!

Shannon said...

I don't use anything but this wonderfuls stuff. the quilt is very cute. Now I better get sewing.

Shelly said...

I Love how your top turned out...it's GORGEOUS!!

Tricia said...

Gorgeous quilt top! Now if only i can get all my strips sewn together!

Warm & natural is my fav batting too! I'd love to win some!

Plume said...

Your top turned out beautiful!! I'm so behind, hardly started!! I didn't know this brand of batting. Thanks for this quilt along!! :-)

Cecilia said...

your top looks great. I´d love that batting.

Vicki said...

Thanks so much for this quiltalong and your generosity each week. i am continually amazed at how generous quilters are! I have my top all sewn already, had 36 squares, made it 5x7 squares, may use the extra to piece into the backing. I am really enjoying this HUGE online quilting bee!

Mia's Cottage said...

I love giveaways! yours are the best!

Anonymous said...

Ooh! I love that batting, too. It's all I use these days! I got a bit behind last week with sickness and shopping (my favorite local quilt shop went out of business after 14 years! sniff. had to take advantage of their sales...twice!) I'll catch up this week.

Abby said...

I love that batting! I love this fabric line! I've used for more than one project.

Cameron said...

I joined late and just finished cutting my strips last night, can't wait to start sewing today! I love Warm & Natural!

Anna Willett said...

i want my quilt to be wrinkly and crinkly! pick me!!!

Tami said...

Discovered warm and natural with my last quilt and decided I'd never use anything else. LOVE the stuff!

Alice Regan said...

Your quilt top is so beautiful, love it! Can't wait to start putting my squares together. I went to bed last night so excited that we would get the next step in the quilt process!
This is just toooooooooo much fun!

tmac said...

Your quilt top looks great! I love the warm & natural batting, too!

Marie said...

Your quilt top is so pretty! I can't wait to piece all of my blocks together to see what it looks like. I am MOST nervous about the quilting part of this. Wondering if it will be machine quilted or if I need to find someone to do it...

Lauren said...

I am laying mine out tonight! I can't thank you enough for these detailed tutorials. It is really helping me along in my new quilting endeavors. Would love to try that batting.... sounds yummy!

Mark and Kattie said...

This quilt along is wonderful, thank you!

rachel griffith said...

oh boy!!!
your is looking fab!!!
i can't wait to get my top done.

Andrea @ Knitty Bitties said...

Whoo-hoo! Week #4 and I'm only a bit behind. I stayed up late last night working on making my blocks while watching, "He's just not that into you." Luckily the movie didn't require much watching and I got several blocks done. Now to finish up.

SO glad you've extended the quilting part to two weeks ...

I've only quilted a few times, but I've really loved the Warm & Natural too!

Happy Day!

Emily Herrick said...

WOW! People get up early to follow a 'quilt-along'! I LOVE warm n' natural so here's to trying to win some!

Sabra said...

Wow, Dana, what a great quilt top and it appears you are famous now. Cool.

Tracy said...

Love that batting, way better than that old fluffy white stuff!
I'm excited to get this project done. I need to catch up so the extra week is appreciated.

Expedition Escapes said...

I am ready to put them together. Seems pretty easy to follow. Wow, I have 41 so that is better being over than less. Means i did something correct.

Wendy said...

Almost all my blocks are cut, love it so far, and its so fun to see everybody's in the flickr group!
I love this kind of batting too - keeping my fingers crossed to win!

Adina said...

so excited to see another step of the process. again, thanks for all the giveaways!!

Barb said...

Oh boy! Love that batting! It has been so fun to see all the different fabrics being put together for this quilt along. Must get going on mine - more blocks to sew before doing the rows.

Cynthia said...

warm and natural is the only way to go! shun the polyester garbage out there!

Gail said...

This is so fun!!!! I only saw you were doing this last Friday, but I was excited when I found it. I loved the quilt you made last year and gave away. I collected all the fabric then, Farmers Market and Ginger Blossom. Yesterday I about caught up with your quilt-a-long. I will finish sewing the strips today and cut the squares. Then proceed with this week. Thank you for doing this! Gail

bethany said...

I am so excited about this part. The quilt top getting together. FUN!! I love the giveaway. So, exciting. Thanks!

Lori said...

Can't wait to do week 4 and get see what my quilt is going to look like! I am a little behind from week 3, but not too far and will catch up soon! Thanks for the giveaway. I am posting my progress on my blog! www.lovehazelsews.blogspot.com

Kristi said...

wow, I am behind with sewing my strips together, but can't wait to get the top done! so fun. thanks!

Suzanne said...

Love the top!!!! It is so happy!

onthehilltop said...

That looks great all pieced together! I love the fabric!

Unknown said...

Dana! Your top looks great! Love the bright and cheery fof fabrics :) And you are giving away batting - perfect!!

Hopefully we are getting past most of the math :)

Sheri A. said...

I'm pulling out my sewing machine and starting right away! And you quilt top is gorgeous!!!

FPL said...

This is my first time quilting. The batting looks great. I plan to post some pics on flickr soon!

Bee said...

Thanks for the extra week! I'm going to need it. *crosses fingers for give-away luck*

Bee

Terry (Sanity Quilter) said...

Love your top. I cannot wait to finish mine.

Terry

Fay said...

I love the way your quilt top turned out - just beautiful!!
Would be thrilled to win the Warm & Natural batting.

LouAnne said...

Egads! I'm still trying to get my blocks sewn together. Would love to win the batting. Back to sewing now!

sugarcreekstuff said...

What a pretty quilt top, I love watching it grow.
I can vouch for the warm and natural, I love it!

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

You explain things so well. I am using this quilt-a-long to help 2 of my savvy friends....and....they are already ahead with pieced tops! As an instructor, this will be my choice to teach new students. Simple & a breeze but with stunning results!

~annafogg1@aol.com

ps I need that batting!

Sarah said...

Love the quilt top that you're making! I haven't used Warm & Natural batting yet, but I hear that its wonderful to work with!

Elizabeth said...

I looove Warm and Natural, too. I'm a little behind, but sewing furiously to catch up with you! Thanks for the great giveaways - this is amazing.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to get my quilt top put together. That is the fun part for me!

Marsha said...

This quilt is absolutely beautiful. When I get a chance, I will absolutely have to join a quilt along. Thanks for sharing and being so clear in your instruction. Looks gorgeous.

Stephanie said...

Great Quilt! I am a new quilter and appreciate the pictures and directions. I would love to add the Warm & Natural to my supplies.

amy said...

Agreed. Warm and natural is wonderful.
I'm playing catch up too.
Thank you for the advice on the machine :)

I am Arizona; a person, not a place. said...

Wow, more than 300 comments already!!! I love Warm & Natural. What a great giveaway!!

Jennifer said...

The quilt top looks amazing. I can't wait to get mine together!

Nichole said...

Wonderful instructions! Thanks for the great giveaways and quilt a long.

Gammie said...

Goodmorning Dana and all who are following this quilt along =). I love the vibrant colors of your quilt top.

I managed to get my quilt top put together so quickly cuz it will be for a baby/toddler. Love this weeks giveaway. Have not tried Warm n Natural yet but will with quilt.

Thank you for taking the time to put this together!!!!

Mercedes said...

I couldn´t imagine how all those different fabrics match together so nice as I have seen the top hanged. Please enter me for that Warm and Natural Batting and enjoy that cotton as you say. I would love seing that antique look in my hands. Thanks a lot for this new opportunity.

Kimberly White said...

It's so beautiful! Thanks so much for your inspiration!
Kim

mo said...

I love seeing the top come together! I love all the fabrics you chose and I can't wait to get mine to that stage!!

Kelly said...

Another last minute Lucy here, but I'm jumping in anyway! Thanks for the fun!

Kelly

melimba said...

thanks for all the FABULOUS photos! You make it so easy to follow directions!!
I'm just about ready for batting, so I'd love to be included in your drawing! THANK YOU!!

Amanda Jean said...

so pretty, dana!!! i'm still working on sewing my strips together, but i'm getting close to being done! woo-hoo! i'm loving this quilt along so much. thanks for hosting. :)

Treasuresofjoy said...

Sounds easy enough! I can't wait to start sewing mine!!!
I hope my rows look even like yours...when I finish.

Jocelyn said...

So pretty!!! Now I really can't wait to get my fabric in the mail and try my best to catch up!

Tami Fulton said...

I'm a little bit behind...but I hope to catch up this week and have the quilt top ready for quilting next week! :) This is so much fun!!

WOuld love to check batting off my "have to get" list!

Tami

Jilliene Designs said...

I'm totally excited to start this phase! Yippee! this is a fabulous project and I'm super committed which feels great! Thanks so much for hostessing!

Andrea said...

You are making this quilt look so easy. Thanks for all the pictures to help along us newbies!

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

Your quilt looks great! Can't wait to see mine put together!

katrina said...

I also love Warm & Natural! I'm also very much enjoying seeing how everyone's quilt is coming along! Thanks. :)

katrina

brien said...

So I don't quilt because my wife doesn't like my whimsical method of sewing. I don't match seams or worry if lines are strait. But, I do give advice on choices and patterns. I recently helped her select all her material for the quilt she is working on with your "7 week quilt" project. I am posting in hopes that she or I will win this weeks drawing because, I love this type of batting. That polyfil stuff is crap.

Sarah said...

I love Warm and Natural!!

I wish I could participate in this quilt-along. I'm scrambling to finish a quilt for my daughter's 1st birthday instead.

MichelleB said...

Your quilt top looks great! I need to get caught up - I'm a bit behind.

Page said...

Wow, the quilt top looks AMAZING!

WillowBean said...

Warm and Natural! Yay! That's my favorite stuff ever. My quilt is coming along quite nicely, I can't wait for the top to be finished :) Happy Quilting Everybody!

DianeY said...

Oh-it looks so good! You are inspiring me here!

Janelle said...

Sweet! I'm glad to hear your using your extras to do a smaller quilt as well. I'm going to be giving mine away to my sister since she's having a baby. Thanks so much for doing this. You are great!

yarnivorous said...

How exciting! I've never done this before and it is starting to come together. I hope I can get my quilt blocks to match up anything like yours have cos I am not exactly precise in my sewing!

Cindy said...

Love the color in your quilt! Mine is shades of green, so not quite so bright and cheerful, but I still like it -- makes me happy to see my strips sewn together (I'm a bit behind, but catching up!) I'm trying to envision what it will all look like put together -- I guess I have to finish sewing my strips so I can cut them into blocks and find out!

I am loving this quilt along -- thank you so much for the inspiration to get off my kiester and actually make it -- I've been itching to do this for a long time, but with your help, I'm actually scratching now, lol!

Would love to try the warm and natural -- I've only made a set of placemats that used batting, and bought the cheapest I saw. Won't do that with this project though.

Dianah said...

This is so much fun! I love seeing everyone's quilts come together.

Anonymous said...

Your top looks great! Dang, I need to get busy...happily, I have a sewing night with "the girls" on Friday.

Veri said...

your top looks really nice. Hope that I will put all my 56 blocks together this week :-)
have a nice day - Veri

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Yes, what else is there besides peace, love and quilting? Oh, I could use some batting form my quilt!

Anonymous said...

I love warm and natural!

Korbi said...

Warm and Natural is the BEST! I introduced an older lady in my church to it and she can't stop ranting and raving about how glorious it is and having quilted for 20+ years she had no idea1!!! :) SO I WANNA WIN!

Aimee Ann said...

Your quilt looks great! Thanks for another awesome giveaway!

debbifav said...

I decided last week to join. I have never made a quilt and I have not sewn anything in over 20 years. I am now waiting for my fabric to arrive and get started. Thanks for doing this and inspiring me!

~Michelle~ said...

I always use Warm & Natural - I tried one other kind of batting, and didn't like how it stretched out, and didn't end up as crinkly. So now I don't even bother trying something different!

Jenn said...

I love how cute & easy this is! Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's a lot of work but well worth it.

joanna wilde said...

oooohhhh....looking so pretty!

Michele H said...

Like Ani, I have a lot of catching up to do! Darn those fabric stores for being closed on Sundays. ARGH. All last night I kept dreaming (literally) of this quilt along. I can't stop thinking about it!

Just Ducky said...

I love that batting too for the same reason - the crinkly look you get after washing the quilt.

Mary

Jane Ellen said...

Love your quilt! I hope I can get my seams to match up that well. Thanks for the giveaway. Hope I win!

Anne said...

Ohh pick me!! batting is so expensive!oh-Where would I find this? thanks for the tip & giveaway!

Frances said...

I just got my fabric this weekend and can't wait to go home tonight to cut it! Please enter me in the batting give away. You are the best!

Infanta said...

Your blocks are beautiful!! I can't wait to see how mine will turn out.

DeannaHurley said...

I want the batting! I think your tutorials are great- very self explanatory!

dkfranklin1 at yahoo dot com

Amber said...

You are so funny - I love reading all your little notes. I need to catch up a little but think I'll be fine by the end of the week. And I LOVE Warm and Natural batting - it's my favorite!

scottylover said...

Wow this is looking prettier with ever week!

I have never used warm & natural batting, but I have heard how wonderful it is. Would love to try it!

Anonymous said...

Your quilt looks sweet! please add my name to the drawing.

jabeybaby said...

Your quilt top is so pretty! You always pick the greatest fabrics!

KZK said...

Your quilt is looking sooooo beautiful! Bright and cheerful!
We never win anything, but I just have to try! I'd love some Warm and Natural!
Thanks!
KZ

Sandi Linn Andersen said...

If I would get off the computer I might get my strips sewn together! It is so easy to stroll from blog to blog.....so I would love to win the Warm and Natural. I love it, too. Had a friend that machine quilted a couple quilts for me and she will only use Hobbs 80/20 and I do not like the feel of it in a large quilt. Now, am shutting down the computer and moving to the sewing machine........... :-)

Anonymous said...

I was not so sure about such lively colors in your quilt but seeing it completed and hanging up has changed my mind! I will have to get braver with my color choices on my next quilt. susansabrina@hotmail.com

andrea said...

I still need to finish sewing my strips together, I'm just over halfway done with them. Seeing your top all sewn up has inspired me to finish them up today so I can start sewing my (hopefully) awesome quilt top together.

I think I have enough batting already, but you can pick me to win the giveaway and I promise to use it for this project.

Samantha said...

Ohhh, I love warm and natural! Pick me!

Samantha said...

Ohhh, I love warm and natural! Pick me!

Anonymous said...

OK....I REALLY need to get my butt in gear & play catch up with ya'all! I haven't tried Warm & Natural yet...does it quilt up nice & cuddly (I've heard some quilters use it for wall hanging because they say it's "firm")? Guess I just need to try it & see for myself...Thanks again!

MA said...

Oh yes, I would love to win this!! Your quilts are amazing!

Kim said...

Your instructions make the process so easy to understand. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. Have a great day!

Nicola said...

i am glad for the extension...i am now wayyyy behind. sigh.
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com

brown robin said...

You are just the best online teacher, Dana! Are ya gonna take a long nap when this quilt along is over?

Angela said...

The quilt top look great. I am going to try to catch up with your quilt along. Thanks for sharing it with us!

And thanks for the giveaways!

Quinta da Quilter said...

Love your quilt top!! It is sooooo happy! Cannot wait to see what mine will look like!!

Rafael's Mum said...

Thank you for your very detailed tutorial ! It's a lot of work for you but it is just what I need ! Planning to start tomorrow, come what may, if my fabric is not there, I will raid the stash ! I have enough of this waiting ! Mind you..my camera just broke.... We'll have to find an alternative. Thanks also for your generous gesture to include the international entries. As you know, I'm one ! I love how your quilt has turned out ! The top is absolutely beautiful ! Can't wait to see it all quilted up !

Allison said...

Your fabric makes you quilt top so fun and happy!

f said...

Pinning really does help! I am usually in such a hurry that I skip pinning and I pay for it later with blocks that don't match up perfectly. That's ok though, I can always work on it on the next quilt, and the next, and the next.....

gigi said...

So beautiful!

emalina49a said...

So I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about doing blocks of just plain strips...wondering how it was going to piece together. I watch my mom doing squares or versions of squares and strips! Or even triangles...but plain strips? Too straightforward :) I was pleasantly surprised to see how beautifully it pieced together!

Colleen said...

The quilt looks great. That's my favorite batting, too. Love the look it gives to finished quilts.

Leisel said...

Love your quilt top! I've got some catching up to do. . .

Unknown said...

I'm loving your quilt top! It looks great.

Thanks for the giveaway -- It's my favorite batting!

Jeni said...

having a great time with the quilt along. it came at the perfect time for a teacher like myself!

EB said...

Thank you for the giveaway once again! This quilt along is so exciting, makes the process less intimidating! =) Thanks for the extra week to catch up too...

Loralynn said...

You're quilt top is so pretty! I really need to play catch up as I am so far behind on this!

Trish said...

I just love warm and natural. I use it in most of my quilts!!

Jodi said...

am absolutely loving this! thanks :)

Tawnya said...

You quilt top looks marvelous. I can't wait to get mine done. I hope it looks just as good!!! :)

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Heather McG said...

You make quilting look so easy!! I cant wait till I am able to get started!!

Dawn Hudson said...

I am quilting my first quilt right now using warm and natural and I love it. I can always use more.

Thanks for the great giveaway!!

mswillis5 said...

Your Blog is awesome. I can't wait to see how my wives quilt turns out.

Unknown said...

Oh Batting, how nice! Thanks Dana!

LynnEl Springer said...

I too LOVE Warm and Natural batting - it's so far the only kind I use! I love following your blog! I think you do a great job of picture-taking, explaining and should write a book! Isn't quilting the best thing ever? I just bought a mid-arm machine and can't wait to start using it! I'm going to stain my frame tonight!

LynnEl from Illinois

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White Way to Light said...

Thanks for the great instructions! Each week I get more and more excited about my quilt and how it is looking! Thanks again! :)

Jellybean Soup Company said...

I just love reading all of your quilt-along postings- it's so wonderful of you to share your tips and tricks! And free awesome cotton batting? Mmm.... yeth please.

Trudi said...

Thanks for such a great QAL! I have so loved reading your blog and following this. I came in late and have some catching up to do, but a few spare moments of peace will get me done!

The extra week is great, I have soooo much going on at home but have an end of June deadline before major surgery at the beginning of July. (The sympathy vote! pick me pick me!!)

And as for W&N its fabulous wadding!
I love your top, its so fresh and vibrant, great style!

Rachel said...

Wow! I would love to with a bag of batting, always seems like an expensive part of the quilt that you can't even see. :)

La Yen said...

So excited to sew my quilt top!

Mary said...

Your instructions are really good - and clear. Good job!

Cassidy said...

Oh thank you for the extra week. I am such a beginner that the assembly is really taking me forever.

I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Hannah said...

I LOVE Warm and Natural!! Great giveaway, thanks!

Needled Mom said...

The finish is gorgeous! Those are great fabrics.

Pamela S. said...

Count me in, Dana - I love this batting and can use it for my next project! Thanks for such a generous giveaway and tutorial - you're a natural teacher.

Qutecowgirl said...

Oh I love that stuff. It was the first batting I ever used and well I have not found anything else that I like as much.!!

Michelle said...

I love this quilt along. It's the first one I've joined and it's so much fun looking at all the different fabrics and how all these "identical" quilts are soo different.

Anonymous said...

I love Warm & Natural also. BTW - Your quilt looks really happy.

monica said...

Thanks for the extra week. I'm new to quilting so I definitely need the extra time. And thanks for hosting this fabulous quiltalong!

Jody said...

Hi Dana! I'm getting my fabric delivered tonight so I have a lot of catching up to do....but I will get there! Thanks for the inspiration and all of the great prizes!! Wow!! You are soooo generous...I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
jodym7@yahoo.com

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