Hmmmm

There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding age limit on the 4-patch giveaway . . . actually, there isn't one.

It does not matter if you're a quinquagenarian (you'll have to look that one up, I did), just so long as you can finish the top (did I say how big it had to be, well no), by the time you are 50 (if you're perhaps 48 or 49). However, if you're beyond 50, you have 36 months to assemble said top.

Now for the really trick question, the first person who can tell me where this photo was taken and which fabric store it's close to will also win 50 four-patch blocks.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . . .

Quilt seed giveaway

In celebration of finally getting my tracking widget back, I'm starting the next giveaway.

I'll be choosing 50 four-patch blocks to send to the lucky winner. The rules are as follows:

1. You must be willing to make a quilt top using them within the next 36 months or before your 50th birthday, whichever comes first. And you must display the top on your blog.

2. In order to receive them by mail, you must reside in the United States. However, if you're visiting from outside the continental US, you're welcome to stop in and pick them up.

3. You need to leave a comment by midnight Thursday, April 1st. I will pick the winner on Friday.

Good luck and until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Doll pattern giveaway.

Once upon a time, I made dolls for gifts.

And kept fabric for body, apron, wings, etc. all in a tidy bag.

Now it's time to pass it on. If you would like to win this bag of goodies, reside in the United States, and are able to reimburse me for shipping, please leave a comment by midnight Thursday, April 1st. I'll pick a winner on Friday.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Red and white reversed

Originally a Mary Ellen Hopkins idea, this quilt contains Blocks A and B on point.

Basically a 9-patch variation, Block A contains 3 red squares in the middle and Block B 3 white squares.

Border is simply same size squares on point.

If you pull out your book, "It's Okay If You Sit On My Quilt", you'll find a host of wonderful ideas. Thank goodness for Mary Ellen Hopkins, another quilting pioneer who blazed new trails for us all.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Spring snow?

This will teach me not to mention the fact that I opened windows and let spring in this past weekend.

At least I have another chance to build a snowman, albeit a rather small one.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Oldie but goodie

4-patches set on point with muslin sashing and borders.

Using 2" squares of every color, but especially the really ugly ones.

and last but not least, a binding of leftovers.

Nothing could be simpler.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Another treasure

From the Quilt Study Center.

Measuring 40 x 43 inches, this gem is believed to have been made in Haven, Kansas between 1930 - 1950 by a Mrs. Amos Bontrager.

What a lovely example of small pieces and possibilities.

(And don't you just love the binding!)

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Colors of summer . . . always inspiring

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

The Ladder Project

Orchard ladders are made to fit snugly against the tree, thus the taper at the top. This one is made of 2 sections that interlock in the middle. When assembled it stands 12 feet high.

My lucky find came from the thrift shop for $8.00 after looking for about 3 months. The quilts, now they took a bit longer and date back to 1986. Yup, some projects are definitely worth waiting for.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .