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| The quilt I made from my first quilt along... |
All you need for the quilt top is 1 charm pack {or 42 5" squares}, 1 yard of a coordinating solid, and 2 yards of a neutral solid.
This will be a simple, modern design {with the option for a little wonkiness} perfect for quilters of all skill levels. Over 6 weeks I will show you every step in the process, from choosing your fabric all the way to how to bind your quilt, so even if this is your first quilt it will be like having your best quilting buddy helping you every step of the way. :)
Every Friday I will post the instructions for the upcoming week since I know that a lot of us sew on the weekends. The following Thursday I'll post my progress and give everyone a way to link up to show their progress too. And please, don't be intimidated by the timeline. Feel free to go at your own pace because I never want to be the cause of someone quilting out of obligation... ;)
Who's in?? I am!
Tomorrow I'll unveil the design, post my fabric selections, and talk about choosing your fabrics...
Edited to answer a few questions:
- Yes! This quilt along will be great for a brand new quilter. The cutting is simple and the piecing is simple. I was a new quilter not too long ago so I'll keep everything as basic as possible :)
- I have not made the quilt; I will be working at the same pace that I'm posting each week.
- You could easily make your 5" squares from fat quarters or fabric you have on hand. A lot of variety isn't that important...
- Yes! There is a button on my left sidebar that you can grab. I will love you if you do! And BTW, please let me know if the button doesn't work... this is my first try at one of those.
41 comments:
Hi Jennifer, what a lovely idea to organize a quilt-along.
I might want to join, because I have some christmassy charm packs. So I’m curious to see your design tomorrow!
Count me in! I've got a few charm packs in my collection that I'd love to do a project with. Great idea! I haven't done a quilt along before, but I'm with you, it sounds like fun :)
I still needed an idea for a christmas gift for my sister. And I already had the fandango charm pack in mind for her! Its perfect, i am in!
As a new quilter I would love to join in. Have some great charms packs just waiting.
Well, I'm interested in joining, but the only charm packs I have, go with a set of Fat Quarters and I really wanted to make something utilizing all of it together...sooooo...I either have to get busy cutting out squares...or something else. Hmmm....I'll be coming by tomorrow...because I just wonder if I can do it without the charm pack...how much variety do I need in the 42 squares? Thanks!
By ALL skill levels, do you mean even people who have only ever completed the top of a table runner? I've really been wanting to jump in and join a quilt along, but I don't know if I'm ready.
Funny to see your post, I was literally just looking at a Simple Abundance charm pack in my stash thinking I needed to find something to make with it! I'll be stopping by tomorrow to see what you have in mind!
Ooooo . . .I'm in! I have a lot on my plate right now . . . but what's one more quilt?!?! Super excited to see your design! :)
I am in sort of. I have a trip coming up so in the spirit of no obligation I willskip that week.
Hmmm...maybe this is my opportunity to make my first quilt. I'm in! Will you have a button to add to my blog?
Sounds fun! :)
Have you made the quit yet, or are you making it as you go along?
I am so excited!
I have charm packs, I have coordinating solids and neutrals. I'm ready to go, best quilting buddy!!!
Just got some charms in the mail today -- thought I'd make a baby quilt (my 2nd quilt ever). Would love to join you.
What the heck, I have no time but I do have a Bliss Charm Pack screaming at me to use. I'm in!
Can't wait to see the design. I always love patterns that use charm packs. Sounds like fun!
Yeah! I'll most likely join :)
I have some charm packs waiting to be used, and picking a pattern is the worst part for me. It's great to get someone else to do that for me ;)
Sounds like fun. What is the anticipated finished size? Can't wait! Jenn
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I have those supplies in my stash, so I might be up for this too. Love the pattern, and love the idea of using just charms!
I'm in! I've made a few quilt tops, but I've never actually done the quilting! And I've done so much embroidery lately that I'm missing doing quilts:)
Thanks for your updates! I was looking through my fabric stash tonight and I think I have something that might work.
Your button didn't work for me when I tried to add it to my blog...so not sure what's up. Something wrong with the code?
I might give it a shot. I don't have any charm packs, but I have more fabric than I know what to do with so I'm sure I have something that will work.
Sounds fun! If I didn't have so many projects going, I'd sure be tempted!
Count me in too please.
I've got a "Nest" charm pack and some co-ordinating yardage that I' d love to use :-)
You go girl!! This is so tempting! I've got the charm pack and a neutral. I'm thinking, thinking, thinking.........
I'm in! I lead a pretty full life, but I always have time for friends and quilting! Thanks for the invitation.
I'm in! Sounds fun and I love the design!
I am so in! Thanks for offering!
I would love to do one with you. I will be behind because I have a few I need to finish first but I will catch up. Thank you!
I have some (not remotely) modern prints and a (not exactly) solid grey and a little black and white... I've been looking for a kind of modern way to cut into this stuff: I'm in!
You are tempting me....
; )
I am in too. It doesn’t matter that I have about 8 projects that need to be finished - what's one more.
Sounds like fun count me in. Like so many others I have many projects going at once but would love to follow you along.
I will try. I would love to. Heres hoping the time won't slip away. This sounds fun.
Sounds like fun - can't wait!
Oh Jen, I would have loved to participate...please let me know of your next one...With managing Stash...I am sew behind in my own quilting, I need to complete this very special project I am working on..I will keep popping in to stay inspired..blessings msamm
Sounds fun, I may end up quilting along a little behind as I have slightly over-committed myself for Christmas. I really like the idea of a quilt with charm squares though. I have lots that I bought when I first quilting but only have 1 of each and never know what to do with them so can't wait to see what you do.
I have so many projects going, but what's one more? I'm in!
Yes, I'm in...have a charm pack to use! A little late, but I will catch up...
What a great idea, especially for stash busting. Do you think you might host this again? I just found your blog :) Maybe I could host one?
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