EQ Summer Drawing Series Block Challenge #1

The first block challenge is to use the Easy Draw block feature on EQ7.  Here is my block worked up in EQ7. 

We had to not only draw the block, but then put it in fabric.  I decided to change the colors, and make them the same colors as my Aurifil BOM blocks, so then..

 I could have a few extra to add into the my quilt at the end of the year. 

And if you would like your own pattern for MY block.  It is right HERE.  I didn't write up instructions, just the basic cutting.  Please tell me if you have any issues with it.  It is for a 12" finished block or 12.5" unfinished.

 

The lovely places I link to.....

 

Let's Get Acquainted

Freemotion By the River

Quilt Story

Bom's Away @ What a Hoot

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Aurifil Blocks of the Month and a Flop!!

I am always trying to broaden my quilting skills.  I have been following along watching all these great blocks pop up on the Aurifil's Flickr page.  Each month a different designer makes a block for Aurifil's Block of the Month.  I haven't pieced a huge variety of blocks, so I thought it would be a great time to try a little something new and pick up a new skill or two.  So this weekend, I have almost caught up with the Block of the Month.

January's Block

April's Block

March's Block

I used a variety of different fabrics from several different designers.  I love each and every one of the blocks and tried a little something new on each.  BUT,.........
 

 

February's Block

 

 

 

Look at this one!!! It was a FLOP!  I generally don't show my mistakes, but we all make them right?  And it is a great learning experience.  I have no clue what I did wrong with this one.   None of the seams lined up, I cut out the wrong colors and it is a little short on the bottom. (My seam ripper was working overtime and it still wasn't right)  I will have to do it all over again.  (Not looking forward to that at all)  I guess you don't learn everything by smooth sailing.

So for now, I have three out of five completed.

P.S. If your haven't entered the Jelly Roll Giveaway, it ends on Friday!!


The lovely places I link to
Let's Get Acquainted
Freemotion By the River
Quilt Story
Bom's Away @ What a Hoot

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A Red, White, and Blue Memorial Day

I often cannot find the words to express my gratitude to the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces.

Today, we spent a quiet day, relaxing at home with a small family BBQ.  I was constantly thinking of the men and women who are serving and have served in our military.  Our family like many others have been touched by many great individuals that have served during times of peace and war.  Most were fortunate and made it home to spend quiet moments like these with their families and one gave the ultimate sacrifice.  So, today and everyday I thank all the men and women who have sacrificed and given everything to keep this land free and to fight for those abroad.

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Don't Forget to Vote!!!

Voting over at Amy's Creative side has began. 

 

You have until May 30th to vote for your favorites.  If you haven't made it over there, you are missing a huge show of great inspiring quilts and stories. 

 

Here are my two entries, in case you missed them.

 

 

 

 You can find this one in the Quilter Photography Category. #5

 

 

 

 

And this one is in the Art Quilt Category. #25

 

 

There are a total of 15 categories to vote on and a ton of great quilts.  So, head over there and vote for your favorites!!

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Craftsy Memorial Weekend Sale

Craftsy is running a Memorial Weekend Sale, join Craftsy in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces.  For every class sold, this weekend, Craftsy will donate a portion of the proceeds to benefit a veterans' organization (A cause close to my heart). Select classes are 60% off. 

 

 

 

 

The sale ends May 27th at Midnight!

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Deck-Ade The Halls Giveaway!!! - Closed

Did you happen to see that the Fat Quarter Shop was turning 10?  Well, in honor of their tenth anniversary they are having a quilt a long of: 10 blocks in 10 different fabrics.

The finished quilt looks super cute!  It is filled with gingerbread men, trees, presents, and some other fabulous blocks.  It is a nice throw sized quilt at 62" x 71".  You can find the details, fabric requirements and the quilt here.  I have always wanted to make a Christmas Quilt, so I am totally going to be joining in the fun.  The Fat Quarter Shop is using the NEW Aspen Frost fabric line.
 

 

 

Which I love!   I love Basic Grey fabric.  They have made such great designs.  I made this little table runner (there is a tutorial) using Blitzen by Basic Grey.
 

 

 

 

And Aspen Frost fabric line looks just as adorable.

But wait I think I am forgetting something!  Oh yeah, it says Giveaway in the title, right?

 

Look what the Fat Quarter Shop has for me to give to one luck reader! 

Who wouldn't want to win this super cute jelly roll of Aspen Frost?  And if you are planning to join the QAL, how cute would it be to use as a scrappy binding or maybe some scrappy blocks.  Fun, Fun!!
 

So what do you need to do to win?
 

1.  Visit the Fat Quarter Shop and leave me a comment telling me you favorite fabric in the Aspen Frost fabric line.  (Mine is Iced Aqua Frosty.  I just can't get enough of those adorable little snowmen)
 

2.  I, of course, L-O-V-E my followers so you get a second entry.  Just leave me a comment saying you follow!

The giveaway is open to everyone, anywhere!!!

 

 

It will close on Friday, May 31 at 11:59 M.S.T.

 

 

Good luck!!!

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