Sew Let's Quilt Along Announcement!

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Do you remember when I joined a group of bloggers to do the "I Wish You a Merry Quilt Along?" That same group of bloggers did a Fall themed quilt along last year, and this year I'm excited to join them again for "Sew Let's Quilt Along!"

Sew Let's Quilt Along - a sewing and quilting themed quilt along

The theme for this year's quilt along is sewing and quilting!



So how does it work?

Every two weeks (starting in two weeks on March 12th!) a new FREE quilt block pattern will be released. This quilt along will have 13 blocks. You can join just a few of the blocks to make smaller projects like a table runner or wall hanging, or you can join all of the blocks to make a quilt!

This time around, one block will be 18" x 24", and the other 12 blocks will be 12" x 12". What do you think that larger block could be??

Why would I want to join?

There's a super friendly and supportive Facebook group that will be sewing along with you! The blocks will include different techniques and styles, so you can try new things on a small scale! And there are prizes!!

Tell me more about the prizes!

This time, we have divided all the blocks into groups or segments of just a few blocks. If you make all the blocks for that segment, then you'll be entered to win prizes for that segment. If you make all the blocks, then you'll be entered to win a fabulous grand prize package! (Prizes are open to international participants too!)

Prize Sponsors for the Sew Let's Quilt Along - a sewing and quilting themed quilt along

Here is a look at all of the prize sponsors!

Bluprint
Dear Stella
Everything Mary
Island Batik
Prym
Shabby Fabrics
Timeless Treaures
Warm Company

In addition, many of the designers will be offering their patterns as prizes too!

When will the blocks be released?

The quilt along is a mystery - meaning you won't know what the blocks look like until they are released. The suspense is such a fun part of the quilt along!

Segment 1
March 12th - Block 1: Sandra at Sandra Healy Designs
March 26th - Block 2: April at JANDA Bend Quilts
April 9th - BLock 3: Sherry at Powered by Quilting
April 23rd - Block 4: Bobbi at Snow Days Quilting
May 7th - Block 5: Abbie at Sparkle On!
May 21st - Segment 1 Prize Winner Announced!

Segment 2
May 21st - Block 6: Jennifer at Inquiring Quilter
June 4th - Block 7: Karen at Tu-Na Quilts
June 18th - Block 8: Sherry at Powered by Quilting
July 2nd - Block 9: Kathleen at Kathleen McMusing
July 16th - Segment 2 Prize Winner Announced!

Segment 3
July 16th - Block 10: Laura at Slice of Pi Quilts (That's me!)
July 30th - Block 11: Becca at Pretty Piney Quilts
August 13th - Block 12: Sandy at SandyStar Designs
August 27th - Block 13: April at JANDA Bend Quilts
September 10th - Segment 3 Prize Winner Announced!

September 24th - Grand Prize Winner Announced! (And the last day to get all the patterns for free!)

This sounds like so much fun! How do I join in?

Be sure to join the Facebook group! This is where you'll find the links to the patterns as soon as they are available.

When you make a block, be sure to post a photo in the Facebook group. If you use Instagram, you can also post your photo there with #SewLetsQAL.

While you're waiting for March 12th to get here, gather up some fabrics that you might want to include! The quilt along is a great way to use fabrics from your stash!

I do hope you'll quilt along with us!

Sew Let's Quilt Along - a sewing and quilting themed quilt along



4 comments:

  1. Is joining a Facebook group the only way I can find the patterns?

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  2. Yay! Bring on the first block! =)

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