Free Quilt Pattern - "Ebony and Ivory"

I just came across this gorgeous free quilt pattern. It is called "Ebony and Ivory" and it is by Project House 360. Click on the photo to download the instructions from RJR Fabrics.

I think the fabric and color selections really make this quilt! This is an advanced quilt with many techniques, so why not put yourself to the challenge in 2013?

My prayer is that you and your loved ones have a blessed 2013!

2013 Quilt Block of the Month "I Love Sewing"

The 2012 Christmas Quilt Show is over and a good time was had by all. Thank you everyone who participated and final big THANK YOU to all of our sponsors. As the year comes to a close, the Quilt BOM are ramping up. As I did last year, I will share with you the ones I think are particularly interesting. I will also post a reminder monthly, for you to go and download your blocks.

This first one is from Sulky International and it is called "I Love Sewing" and is design by Christa Rolf. How cute is this!




Just click on the picture above to get the materials list for this 2013 Quilt Block of the Month.

2012 Christmas Quilt Show

The winners have been picked. Below is a list of winners. If you name is listed, please e-mail me with you name, mailing address AND your 1st three preferences on the prize selections. I cannot guarantee you will get something from your wish list, but I will do my best for everyone.

• Barbara - CatPatches
• BillieBee
• Bonnie at Southern Style
• Chez
• CJ Tinkle
• Dana Gaffney
• Deb@asimplelifequilts
• Debbie - Vrooman's Quilts
• Eunice
• Gene Black
• Jamie Lee
• Judy Chain
• Karen - Quilts, Etc.
• Leslie McNeil
• Linda (MsStitcher1948)
• Mary - Quiltin' Grandmas
• Quilting Hottie
• Sew.Darn.Quilt
• SewCalGal
• Shannon @ I'm Working on aProject
• SheriA
• Snoodles - Linda
• Sylvia of Bunchberry Studio
• The Cuddle Quilter
• The Missing Piece
• Vivian at Quilts and a Mug

Here is a list of the prizes to choose from (some of them have more than one available):

• Beam and Read Light from ASF Lightware Solutions
• Sparkle Thread Collection from Aurifil
• Pattern of choice (excluding BOM) from BlackEyed Susan Designs
• Beautiful Botanical Umbrella from C&T Publishing
• $25 gift certificate from Fabric.com
• Joy (Moda) Fat Quarter Bundle from Fat Quarter Shop
• One Unit Mystery Book from JayBee Designs
• "Light Frost" pattern from PurrfectSpots.com
• "Beauty Among Thorns" pattern from PurrfectSpots.com
• Handmade wooden box from Quiltboxes.com
• Pattern of Choice from SewForeverQuilting
• Silk Dupioni Fat Quarters and "how to work with Silk" from Sewing with Silk
• Best Loved Holiday Dishes from Taste of Home Magazine
• Best Loved Cookies and Candies from Taste of Home Magazine
• Assortment of cream/lotion from Udderly Smooth
• Annie's Scrapbag - a book from Wagon West Designs
• $25 gift certificate from Connecting Threads

 Thank you all for participating. This has truly been fun for me, and I hope that you too enjoyed the 2012 Christmas Quilt Show. I pray that you and your families have a blessed Christmas this year.

2012 Christmas Quilt Show - It's time to vote for your favorite!

If you haven't already seen all of the beautiful entries, now is the time to visit the entries in the 2012 Christmas Quilt Show. You are eligible for door prizes, just by visiting and commenting on all of the entries. Please leave a comment on this page, voting for your favorite entry!

Please visit the following page to see the entries and all of the door prizes available:



The 2012 Christmas Quilt Show

It's here!!! The 2012 Christmas Quilt Show is open.....

The 2012 Christmas Quilt Show is here.....Oh my goodness, I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I cannot wait to see all of your wonderful Christmas (or winter-themed) quilt projects and to visit your blog posts about them. So that it is easily found, I am including the entry/link tool here, but please read the entire post, before you add your link. I would hate for you to miss out on opportunities to win  door prizes.

First, I want to recognize and thank all the Santas and Elves that have helped with this show, by sharing links and information before the show started.

Next, our sponsors for this event have been very generous.  Thank you to all the sponsors!  This show is certainly more fun for those that enter projects in this show, as well as those that come to view this show, by having these wonderful sponsors:

·         ASF Lightware Solutions

·         Aurifil

·         BlackEyed Susan Designs

·         C&T Publishing

·         Fabric.com

·         Fat Quarter Shop

·         Jay Bee Designs

·         PurrfectSpots.com

·         Quiltboxes.com

·         SewforeverQuilting

·         Sewing with Silk

·         Taste of Home Magazine

·         Udderly Smooth

·         Wagons West Designs

Next, I want to thank everyone that takes the time to enter this show.  This show wouldn't happen without you.  But I do ask that before you add a link, please be sure to first read the rules on the entry page.


Thank you to those that take time to view all the entries and leave words of encouragement with the quilters that entered.  After all, one of the best parts of entering a quilt in a show is hearing positive feedback.

If you have any questions, please email me and I'll do my best to respond.  Due to the anticipated number of comments, my apologies if I am unable to get to you quickly.

Lastly, remember this is all about having fun, enjoying the holidays and sharing our love of quilting with others.  And, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and winter holiday season!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO QUILT SUBMISSION PAGE

It's snowing sponsors!!!!

Look at all of these LOVELY new sponsors:

From Wagons West Designs:

Use your favorite scraps to make seven nineteenth century inspired projects from Annie's Scrapbag! Soft cover, 36 pages.

Fabric.com is donating four $25 gift certificates.

C&T Publishing Beautiful Botanical Umbrella (I WANT THIS ONE!!)

Sing in the rain or stay out of the sun with this fashionable umbrella, featuring a detail from the Indian Garden quilt shown in Deborah Kemball's book, Beautiful Botanicals.



A pattern from http://www.sewforever.com/.

A pattern from http://www.blackeyedsusandesigns.com/

Jay Bee Designs is donating a book:
One Unit Mystery
Whether you are new-to-quilting or a pro, this book is for you. The quilt block used is not your typical traditional block. This new, simple and quick, magical unit is very different and creates eleven, all pieced, mysterious patterns. The book includes instructions on how to make table runners, wall quilts, plus options for more. BONUS! How to use leftovers from the cuttings to make a border. Published by QuiltWoman.com. 

A trio of Silk Dupioni Fat Quarters and tips on working with them from  Sewing with Silk.










 
 

Two more sponsors for the 2012 Christmas Quilt Show

The 2012 Christmas Quilt Show is quickly coming......but it won't be a success without you! FIRST are you getting your quilty Christmas/Winter themed items ready? Have you already started crossing your fingers for a prize or two from our sponsors that you would like to win? You have two opportunities for entries right now:

1. Post the blog badge on your main blog page.
2. Post an entry to your blog, with the blog button in the post.

Udderly Smooth is donating three of their products.

And quiltboxes.com is donating one of their beautiful handmade boxes. Actual photo of prize will follow soon, because it is still being made - however, here is an example of Dave's work: