I have a lot of sewing to do from now until April if I want to finish these quilt-alongs and be ready for the spring gardening season! So here's a peak at what I'll be doing the rest of the winter.
First, I joined Randi's Quilt-Along over at I Have to Say. She's taking suggestions for names of the quilt she designed that we'll all sew, and Road to Spring seems to be winning as the top choice. I'll post a button soon.
Randi gives lots of good information for picking your fabrics on this post.
Here are my fabrics that I had already picked out before reading her post, but I think they'll work. I'm going with a blue/brown/tan color scheme similar to the quilt she posted here. This quilt-along should last six weeks, and I'm looking forward to Randi's great tutorials.
Then I signed up for Rachel's Pinwheel Sampler Quilt-Along over at p.s. i quilt. Here is her pinwheel sampler she made last year using the fabric line Nikki by Pat Sloan.
I decided to order a Verna layer cake for this sampler, and here's a picture from the Fat Quarter Shop to show what the fabric will look like. This quilt-along should last 12 weeks.
And last (thankfully!)...I'm joining Vicki's Simple Squares Quilt-Along over at Sew Inspired. I'll be using the simple squares pattern to make her Figgy Pudding Christmas quilt. The fabric was ordered, and I'm waiting for it to arrive before I can begin.
If anyone wants to join any one of these quilt-alongs, there's still time. It's just the beginning for all three of them...just ask if you have any questions. I'll be giving updates as the weeks go on.
Has anyone else signed up for a quilt-along?
~Deb
Well I'm in on Rachael's quilt along! :) Going to use reds, white, aqua and yellow. (R & W for one, red and yellow for one and R& A for another. I'm gona try to make 5 quilts all at once...yes I AM CRAZY!!!). I really like your choice of blues, and the verna layer cake is so cute! Boy Deb, you are going to be one busy lady aren't you? Can't wait to see all your projects.
Posted by: Chris | Monday, January 18, 2010 at 07:41 AM
You're going to be quite busy with the machine! I saw Randi's quilt-along, and it looked like fun.
Posted by: Tammy | Monday, January 18, 2010 at 10:50 AM
I saw the one at p.s. i quilt when she announced she was going to do it, but I am SO intimidated about choosing the fabrics and then the quilting that I'm just plain scared to commit to it! I did do some looking around on Etsy for a layer cake I liked, and I think I know which one I'd choose if I decided to join in. I'll have to check out the other two also; I'm still building my quilt blog list! ;) And you're helping a lot! LOL
I'm excited to see what you create!
Posted by: Susan | Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:43 AM
I just joined the Thimbleberries block of the month club at my local fabric store. Although I may join Randi yet...I made her first quilt tutorial several years ago and had a good time.
Posted by: Kris | Monday, January 18, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Love the colors, Deb! Maybe I'll try one of these quilting things when I finish John's scrapbook and after I start my watercolor painting lessons. =-)
Posted by: Dorothy | Monday, January 18, 2010 at 10:55 PM
I took the time to browse through all the websites...what fun! You will certainly be busy sewing. Do you ever set your sewing machine out on the porch to sew?
As usual, I like the fabrics you have chosen. Thanks for the quilting inspiration!
Posted by: Kathie | Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 09:01 AM
I love your brown and blues! Beautiful! I was tempted to join I Have to Say's quilt-along, but I'm starting to learn my limits. With 2 littles to homeschool. . .
Posted by: Carrie | Friday, January 29, 2010 at 02:34 AM