Christmas in July Block-a-thon Quilt Complete
Yeah! I’m so excited to report that I have finished another amazing quilt! I’ll admit – this is probably going to be the last decent sized quilt I’ll have to share with you all for awhile but don’t worry it definitely won’t be the last. I have a few in the works right now just no time to get very far with them.
This quilt has been ‘in the works’ since about March when I asked to be one of the block designers for the quilt. I was so excited when they said ‘yes’! The actual quilt along started at the beginning of July. I put my last stitch in the binding sometime last week so this quilt was only about a 3 month project. I would say that’s a pretty quick turn around for a quilt along.
And here it is! I’m so loving how the grey/white/black ‘back ground’ fabrics create such a cool combination with the A Stitch in Color by Malka Dubrawsky for Moda fabric line that I chose as my prints. I also have to say that I LOVE the ‘cheater’ patchwork fabric print that makes it look like I worked a lot harder on my borders than I did!
Here’s just one close up picture of the amazing design quilting that Barb Raisbeck of Quilts by Barb did on this quilt. I am so so so in love with the pattern she chose and the heavier florescent orange thread couldn’t go any better! Perfect choices by Barb and extremely well made! LOVE it!
And I had to show off just one more picture of the overall quilt. I have been making too many quilts that aren’t for sale yet – I really should probably put this one up.
I would love your opinion on a name for this quilt!
I don’t think ‘Christmas in July – Block-a-thon’ quite fits it…
If you’re sad that you missed this amazing quilt along – no worries! Free Spirit has put together a ‘Flip Book’ so you can easily see all the blocks and how to make them! I definitely need to do some ‘Flip Book’ research so I can make one up for the ‘Home Sweet Home’ Quilt Along. …
Check out this Flickr Gallery to see all the other quilts finished as the result of this quilt along – I love seeing how different everyone’s turned out!
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Block of the Month and Quilt Along Updates
I’m guessing this will be the last ‘dramatic’ Block of the Month and Quilt Along updates for awhile. Apple season is going to be kicking it into full gear here and my sewing time will be cut quite a bit. Regardless – I’m really excited to show off my progress I’ve made in the last couple of weeks. I analyze a lot in the following post so I am going to apologize ahead for my long-windedness 
Free Spirit & Rowan Christmas in July Block-a-thon Update
In previous posts I showed you:
Block 1 - ‘Tinsel from Fiberosity’ but already since then – three more block designs have come out!
Block 2 – ‘Through the Window’ from Pat Sloan
Block 3 – Wrap it Up from Melanie Dramatic
Block 4 – from Pam Kitty Morning
Block 5 – Kelsey Creates
Block 6 – Swim Bike Quilt
Block 7 – Persimon Dreams
Block 8 – Saskirana
Block 9 – QuiltJane
Now let’s take a look at the new blocks I’ve created since then…
Block 16 – Free Patchwork Quilt Info
I have to admit…I didn’t make this one. I just didn’t feel that i had the time or patience to challenge myself at this point. I do intend to come back and make the block and then maybe make a mug rug or something from it.
Block 17 – Tacha at Fat Quarterly
I forgot to photo this block separately…sorry for the blurriness caused by the cropping. 
Block 18 – Canoe Ridge Creations I liked this block so much – simple but so effective, that I made it twice – in two color ways. My colored fabric as the ‘candy’ 
and my black and white fabric as the ‘candy’.
The blocks are done – now let’s put it all together! 
Of course, I didn’t take a picture of my blocks all pieced together pre-border so I did a little cropping to try to give you the gist of what it looked like. It was really fun. I had a great time putting together all the fun random blocks for 
I was really loving how my blocks pieced together but it was sort of an awkward size – not big enough for a lap quilt but probably too big for a wall hanging. It was time to add borders. I’ll be the first to admit – I hate putting on borders – probably my least favorite part of quilting (I’m still trying to convince Diane that I should make the quilt centers and then she could take and add some of her amazingly awesome borders to them….hasn’t worked yet). But, I’ll also be the first to admit that borders can make such an incredible difference to a quilt. Once I added the borders you see above I feel like my quilt went from cool – to Amazing! I’m beyond happy with how it came together.
It’s already on it’s way to Barb for her to do her quilting magic on it. I’m amazed that I got it all together as fast as I did! Next time I show it to you – it will be finished!
2012 8-inch Sampler Quilt from all different Quilt Along’s, Block’s of the Months, and my Own Ideas! – 60 blocks made!
I sort of think I need to go and count my blocks…I really think I made more than 2 new blocks since the last time I posted…hmmm… Anyway – How cool is this looking!? I’m having such an amazing time working on these blocks. I love the different challenges each quilt along has given me.
I will be the first to tell you – piecing is not my specialty. I have learned so much about piecing just taking the time to do these blocks and I really feel that my piecing skills have improved drastically. I can now look at most blocks and their instructions and either agree that, “Yes, this is the best way for me to put it together.” or say, “Nope – I need to do it a different way. For anyone out there reading this that is just starting to quilt or has gone more of the way of art quilting I STRONGLY recommend trying some quilt alongs. You never know what you’re going to learn and what you can create from it.
Anyway – I’ll get off my soap box now and I’ll get on to just showing you my progress.
I have two of every block made for the Blogger’s BOM! And I just realized tomorrow’s the 25th so a new block will be coming out. Hmmm…maybe I should have waited to update until Monday. Oh well.
I haven’t done any more blocks for the Crumb Along….but I haven’t given up on them (I LOVE them). And I had an extra four square from one of the Beginnger’s Quilt Along Blocks I made just made so I plan to crumb it up to add to these blocks.
I still only have the sole Mariner’s Compass Block done from the aid of Chris Lynn Kirsch’s class and her new self-published book, Compass Capers.
Can you find the two ‘Spinning Nine’ Blocks I made for my quilt?
I finished the 10 blocks from the New York Beauty Quilt Along! I was definitely getting the hang of these by the end BUT I definitely think I’m going to keep at just 1 each for this quilt – but boy – do I LOVE them and how they are going to add so much to this quilt.
58 blocks so far…and still counting (I put two in twice to fill up the mosaic…)! Hmm…I wonder how big this is going to get?
I am ‘tweaking’ the ‘Beginner’s Quilt Along’ that’s starting up at the Quilting Gallery to make the 12” block designs work in my 8-inch sampler. Many of these I’m doing more of the ‘crumb’ style – it’s fun and low stress. I have almost 2 of all the blocks made and then there’s still one more block that I believe will be posted next week.
You can see what everyone else’s blocks look like:
- Quilter’s BOM look like in the flickr group:http://www.flickr.com/groups/bloggersbom/pool/with/6789066490/
- and for the New York Beauty Quilt Along in this flickr group:
- http://www.flickr.com/groups/1900096@N20/
- the Crumb Along: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1722689@N25/
- the Beginner’s Quilt Along: http://www.flickr.com/groups/beginners-quilt-along/
Fabric Fascination Block of the Month Update
Sometime’s BOM’s are nice to just have the fabric all sent already precut for you – and that’s exactly what I’m doing with FabricFascination’s. It’s been a very therapeutic project with very low stress – yet a feeling of accomplishment when you finish your block each month.
- Overview of the Block of the Month Club
- Block of the Month Pre-Cut Kits
- Block 8 Blog Post
- Block 8 – Pre-Cut Kit
Craftsy Block of the Month Update
16 blocks are complete for the Craftsy Block of the Month!
I had an interesting time with the star blocks. I really realized with these just how important color value is!
I did the first block twice. The first time I tried it (top picture) you can barely see the star effect. When I switched the location of the red and turquoise prints – what a big difference!
I like how my second start came out but…if I would have once again, switched my red triangles with my turquoise triangles a more dramatic star would have been achieved.
September’s lesson is curved piecing…things could get interesting…
And here’s the Craftsy Block of the Month Flickr Group if you want to see what others’ looks like:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftsyblockofthemonth/
And that’s all for this edition of the BOM and QAL update!
Which one that I’m doing that you like best? Are you working on a great quilt along that I need to join in on?
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Block of the Month and Quilt Along Update
Hi everyone! I can’t believe how fast this summer has gone! We’ve gotten both of our older daughter’s teacher assignments and I went ‘Back to School’ clothes shopping for them on Monday. I can’t believe that TWO of them will be in school this year! Even though things are a bit crazy around here I’ve still been plugging away at my Block of the Months and Quilt Alongs. Here’s what I’ve accomplished since the last update:
Now let’s take a look at the newest Quilt Along that I’ve started participating in –
the
Free Spirit & Rowan Christmas in July Block-a-thon Update
In previous posts I showed you:
- Block 1 - ‘Tinsel from Fiberosity’ but already since then – three more block designs have come out!
Block 2 – ‘Through the Window’ from Pat Sloan
Block 3 – Wrap it Up from Melanie Dramatic
Block 4 – from Pam Kitty MorningNow let’s take a look at the new blocks I’ve created since then…
- Block 5 – Kelsey Creates
Block 6 – Swim Bike Quilt
- Block 7 – Persimon Dreams
- Block 8 – Saskirana
- Block 9 – QuiltJane
- Bock 10 - Kristy Daum
Block 11 – Kristy Daum
- Block 12 – Fat Quarter Shop
And since these blocks are all different sizes my typical mosaic maker isn’t going to work to show off this quilt…you’ll have to do with semi-fuzzy pictures from my design wall of my progress. I’m five blocks behind the tutorials posted…that will soon by 7 I’m sure but I’m going to keep working at it! I’m really liking how eclectic this is turning out…
See how other’s are turning out by checking out the flickr group:
Christmas in July Block-a-thon: http://www.flickr.com/groups/2022427@N22/ -
2012 8-inch Sampler Quilt from all different Quilt Along’s, Block’s of the Months, and my Own Ideas! – 58 blocks made!
I have two of every block made for the Blogger’s BOM! As usual, I’m anxiously awaiting the 25th so I can see what the next block is.
I haven’t done any more blocks for the Crumb Along….but I haven’t given up on them (I LOVE them)
I still only have the sole Mariner’s Compass Block done from the aid of Chris Lynn Kirsch’s class and her new self-published book, Compass Capers.
Can you find the two ‘Spinning Nine’ Blocks I made for my quilt?
I finished the 10 blocks from the New York Beauty Quilt Along! I was definitely getting the hang of these by the end BUT I definitely think I’m going to keep at just 1 each for this quilt – but boy – do I LOVE them!
58 blocks so far…and still counting (I put two in twice to fill up the mosaic…)! Hmm…I wonder how big this is going to get?
I am ‘tweaking’ the ‘Beginner’s Quilt Along’ that’s starting up at the Quilting Gallery to make the 12” block designs work in my 8-inch sampler.
You can see what everyone else’s blocks look like:
- Quilter’s BOM look like in the flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bloggersbom/pool/with/6789066490/
- and for the New York Beauty Quilt Along in this flickr group:
- http://www.flickr.com/groups/1900096@N20/
- the Crumb Along: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1722689@N25/
- the Beginner’s Quilt Along: http://www.flickr.com/groups/beginners-quilt-along/
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Fabric Fascination Block of the Month Update
Sometime’s BOM’s are nice to just have the fabric all sent already precut for you – and that’s exactly what I’m doing with FabricFascination’s. I have August’s block somewhere in my craft room…I just need to find out where it is…I’ll post as soon as I find and it and put it together! Sorry about the delay!
Craftsy Block of the Month Update
14 blocks are complete for the Craftsy Block of the Month! Star blocks are up for August! I have the tutorials printed but I have yet to piece them. Which means – there will definitely be anotherupdate post soon!
And here’s the Craftsy Block of the Month Flickr Group if you want to see what others’ looks like:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftsyblockofthemonth/
And that’s all for this edition of the BOM and QAL update!
Which one that I’m doing that you like best? Are you working on a great quilt along that I need to join in on?
Dena Designs ‘Pretty Little Things’ Charm Pack Giveaway WINNER from Free Spirit
Happy Monday! I’m sorry I’m so late getting this posted! I have a BIG SALE coming up on Sunday that I’m getting ready for and of course – Apple Season is creeping up on us fast than normal so there’s a lot to get done with that. Always something right? Well..I’m not going to make you wait any longer…
Free Spirit has been kind enough to let me giveaway this adorable Dena Designs ‘Pretty Little Things’Charm Pack .
72 comments were made for the giveaway so it’s time for me to head over to random.org and put 72 into the random generator:
Commenter #2 is the winner…so….that means…
2.
Melissa / July 16, 2012 (Edit)
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Congratulations Melissa! You should hear from me soon so I can get your info for your prize!
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Rowan and Free Spirit Christmas in July Block-a-thon Block 7 ‘Presents Under the Tree’ and a Fabric Giveaway
Happy Monday everyone! Did you all have a great weekend? My family had a really amazing weekend and I’m sort of sad to even be starting the new week. Oh well – we have lots of fun things planned again this week…just hope the girls are as well behaved as they were!
Anyway – I’ll start today with one fun thing! My original block ‘Presents Under the Tree’ is the block for the ‘Rowan and Free Spirit Christmas in July Block-a-ton’ today!
You need to head over to the Free Spirit Blog to find the directions on how to make it yourself! Here’s my block in the crazier fabrics I chose to use for my quilt. 
I really loved the modern feel of my block and I recently promised to make my brother a quilt. His favorite color is white. Anyone that knows me or follows my blog knows that white really isn’t my thing. BUT I love my brother so I figured I would figure it out. I decided to use the block that I designed for this quilt along and tweak it to make it work for my brother’s quilt. He also wanted cool colors so above is the first block that I created. I’ll be sure to keep you all posted as his quilt progresses. Wish me luck with white!
Enough of that! It’s time to announce the giveaway!
GIVEAWAY: Dena Designs ‘Pretty Little Things’ Charm Pack
Free Spirit has been kind enough to let me giveaway this adorable Dena Designs ‘Pretty Little Things’ Charm Pack .
***REQUIRED***
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!
To enter to win this fantastic charm pack (International Entries Welcome) all you have to do is tell me what you like and/or dislike about quilt alongs (I personally LOVE them). If you are doing any quilt alongs I would love to hear what they are too! Make sure I have your email address so I can reach you! If I can’t reach you…no prize!
***For EXTRA Entries **** Leave a comment for EACH of the ‘extra’ things you do for your extra chances to win. They must each be separate comments.
1. Sign up for my newsletter HERE.
2. ‘Like’ Persimon Dreams on Facebook HERE.
3. Pin an item from my etsy shop, Persimon Dreams, on Pinterest. be sure to tag #PersimonDreams and let me know which item you chose.
4. Pin an item from my etsy shop, theApple, on Pinterest. Be sure to tag #Persimon Dreams and let me know which item you chose.
5. Blog about the giveaway and tell everyone about this great Block-A-Thon. Leave a link to your post in your comment.
6. Tweet about my giveaway and with hash tag #PDGiveaway
SEVEN Chances! Good luck!
I will choose and announce the winner on Monday, July 23rd.
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!
Before I leave you I just wanted to show off my progress on the Block-a-thon thus far. Here are my first seven blocks.
This is going to be one crazy looking quilt!
And don’t forget – it’s not too late to join in the fun!
Blog Hop Schedule:
July 2th – Heather at Fiberosity
July 5nd – Pat Sloan
July 6th – Melanie at Melanie Dramatic
July 9th – Pam at Pam Kitty Morning
July 11th – Kelsey at Kelsey Creates
July 13th – Katie at Swim Bike Quilt
July 16th – Kim at Persimon Dreams
July 18th – Amanda at Sasikirana
July 20th – Jane at QuiltJane
July 23th – Kristy at St Louis Folk Victorian
July 25th – Kimberly at Fat Quarter Shop
July 27th – Lee at Freshly Pieced
July 30th – Jennifer at MJ and Co
August 1st – Mishka at Quilting Gallery
August 3rd – Tiffiny at Free Patchwork Quilt Info
August 6th – Tacha at Fat Quarterly
August 8th – Megan at Canoe Ridge Creations
August 10th – Jocelyn at It’s Sew Emma
August 13th – Final Quilt Reveal!
Block of the Month and Quilt Along Update
Happy Tuesday everyone! I tried to get this post out this morning but a shatter jar 1/2 full of applesauce created an unexpected delay in my morning.
Oh well…better late than never for our Quilt Along (QAL) and Block of the Month (BOM) Update!
Fabric Fascination Block of the Month Update
Tonight we’re going to start by looking at the BOM from FabricFascination. Sometime’s BOM’s are nice to just have the fabric all sent already precut for you – and that’s exactly what I’m doing with this one. I’m really loving how these 7 blocks are looking together so far. What a fun piece!
Now let’s take a look at the newest Quilt Along that I’ve started participating in – the
Free Spirit & Rowan Christmas in July Block-a-thon Update
I blogged last week about the first block I made ‘Tinsel from Fiberosity’ but already since then – three more block designs have come out!
Block 2 – ‘Through the Window’ from Pat Sloan
Block 3 – Wrap it Up from Melanie Dramatic
Block 4 – from Pam Kitty Morning 
And since these blocks are all different sizes my typical mosaic maker isn’t going to work to show off this quilt…you’ll have to do with semi-fuzzy pictures from my design wall of my progress.
I can’t wait until the next block…which I’m pretty sure comes out tomorrow!
2012 8-inch Sampler Quilt from all different Quilt Along’s, Block’s of the Months, and my Own Ideas! – 49 blocks made!
I have two of every block made for the Blogger’s BOM! I’m anxiously awaiting the 25th so I can see what the next block is.
I did two more blocks for the Crumb Along. Can you find my crumbed nine patch and crumbed four patch?
I still only have the sole Mariner’s Compass Block done from the aid of Chris Lynn Kirsch’s class and her new self-published book, Compass Capers.
Can you find the two ‘Spinning Nine’ Blocks I made for my quilt?
I finished the 10 blocks from the New York Beauty Quilt Along! I was definitely getting the hang of these by the end BUT I definitely think I’m going to keep at just 1 each for this quilt – but boy – do I LOVE them!
49 blocks so far…and still counting! Hmm…I wonder how big this is going to get?
I am ‘tweaking’ the ‘Beginner’s Quilt Along’ that’s starting up at the Quilting Gallery to make the 12” block designs work in my 8-inch sampler. Since the above mosaic is getting so full, I thought I’d pull out the blocks I’ve tweaked for these quilt alongs. You can see some of them are wonky, other’s have modified block sizes. Overall I think it’s still working and I’m having a ton of fun playing with them!
You can see what everyone else’s blocks for the
- Quilter’s BOM look like in the flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bloggersbom/pool/with/6789066490/
- and for the New York Beauty Quilt Along in this flickr group:
- http://www.flickr.com/groups/1900096@N20/
- the Crumb Along: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1722689@N25/
- the Beginner’s Quilt Along: http://www.flickr.com/groups/beginners-quilt-along/
- Christmas in July Block-a-thon: http://www.flickr.com/groups/2022427@N22/
Craftsy Block of the Month Update
14 blocks are complete for the Craftsy Block of the Month! This month we learned how to make Dresden Plates. I enjoyed them but if I am to do more of them I definitely need a Dresden ruler. My template was off by just a touch but when you are off by a touch 20 times…it makes for an interesting circle…Oh well, they still look cool!
And here’s the Craftsy Block of the Month Flickr Group if you want to see what others’ looks like:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftsyblockofthemonth/
And that’s all for this edition of the BOM and QAL update!
Which one that I’m doing that you like bets?
PS – Have you entered to win a free yard of my original Spoonflower Fabric yet?
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