To celebrate our CHQ Quilt Along, my dear friends at Robert Kaufman are giving away Kona Cotton Solid fabric kits for our quilt along quilts!!! We will giveaway one kit in each color - one orange, one pink, one brown, and one gray (which clearly is the most popular)...how awesome is that?
How to win? Leave a comment; share a little about your love of quilt alongs, and what you hope to get out of them...learning, creating, sharing, new friends??? It's a short contest - from now till Friday 1/28, so enter quick, and tell all your friends.
Thanks to everyone that has joined the Flickr group, if you haven't had a chance yet, here's the link http://www.flickr.com/groups/[email protected]/
Good luck to everyone!
xoxo,
Cherri
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Thanks for taking the time to help other quilters. The quilt is stunning and I like feeling like I am sewing with a group of friends.
Posted by: Laura | January 25, 2011 at 06:57 PM
I've never participated in a quiltalong in real time. I've stumbled upon some wellllllll-done-and-already-over ones on the blogosphere.
I really just love seeing what happens when 50 people take the same pattern and create 50 crazy, amazingly different projects.
Posted by: Jenni | January 25, 2011 at 07:00 PM
I usually do quilt-a-longs for two reasons 1 - to try something new technique wise and 2 - to insure that I actually do the project! I would so love to win these Kona solids!
Posted by: Belinda | January 25, 2011 at 07:00 PM
I think the sense of community is what compels me to join in on a quilt along. It's nice knowing that yes, I'm doing something unique, but every once in a while, doing what everyone else is doing is nice too!
Posted by: Amber H. | January 25, 2011 at 07:01 PM
I have not participated in a quilt along before. I am looking to try something new and come out with a fabulous quilt that I might not have otherwise! And as I am totally in love with solids right now (but have not made a quilt from just solids yet) this seems perfect.
Posted by: Kristin H. | January 25, 2011 at 07:03 PM
Have not done many quilt alongs. I think they move me to just "do it!" I have trouble carving out time. Itching to try some solids!
Posted by: Willa | January 25, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Quilt-alongs are great for getting motivated to finish those quilts and for meeting other quilters!
Posted by: SarahB | January 25, 2011 at 07:09 PM
I have never joined a quilt along before, but I love the solid quilts you created for this one! Thanks for sharing!!
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Posted by: Holly Dallow | January 25, 2011 at 07:12 PM
I've done a few quilt-alongs & I think they are fun. I like the instruction as I still consider myself newish to quilting & I love to look at the photos. It can be so amazing to see the same pattern worked in so many different fabrics. I actually think I've learned a lot that way
Posted by: DianeY | January 25, 2011 at 07:13 PM
what an awesome giveaway! i love seeing so many different people create quilts that looks so different. :)
Posted by: Ruth | January 25, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Haven't done any quilt alongs but this seems attractive.
Posted by: eadaoine | January 25, 2011 at 07:19 PM
I've never done a quilt along and haven't done any quilting in close to 10 years. I love so many of the Cherry House quilts and this seems like the perfect opportunity to get back into quilting AND make a Cherry House quilt!
Posted by: Linda Smith | January 25, 2011 at 07:21 PM
Even if you aren't participating, quiltalongs are always fun to follow - people have such creativity in combining fabrics, I always see something wonderful & unexpected!
Posted by: ~Michelle~ | January 25, 2011 at 07:27 PM
I've never been in a quilt along. The reason is because I'm always worried that I won't finish what I started. But your solids quilts are always top notch, and I'm a solids girl, so I think it's kind of a no brainer this time ;-) I hope to learn a new trick or two from you!
Posted by: Andrea | January 25, 2011 at 07:29 PM
This is my first quilt along, so I am hoping to just stick with it and learn how it works!
Posted by: Abby | January 25, 2011 at 07:29 PM
I really love sewing with others - the laughter, the banter, the fun, and the community. Thanks for giving us that opportunity!
Posted by: Amy | January 25, 2011 at 07:30 PM
I'm excited to see what everyone else comes up with! That is my favorite part of quilt alongs!
Posted by: Sudi-Laura | January 25, 2011 at 07:31 PM
I've participated in a few quilt alongs, mainly to force myself out of my comfort zone to try something different. But I also enjoy the challenge of keeping up with everyone and the opportunity to learn new techniques. I enjoy seeing the same project done by lots of different people and all the variety in the finished quilts.
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | January 25, 2011 at 07:41 PM
I have not participated in a quilt along before. I am in the midst of city tracks and saw this posting. I am really enjoying that pattern and look forward to creating another. I look forward to interacting with other Quilters and learning a new technique or two.
Posted by: Beth | January 25, 2011 at 07:46 PM
I participated in one quilt-along. I really enjoyed it because it kept me motivated and I loved seeing others progress on the same project. I think it's a great idea.
Posted by: Kati | January 25, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Hope to keep on track by participating in a quilt along.
Think I will learn some things and have lots of people to ask if I run into an issue.
Thank you .
Posted by: Mary Jo | January 25, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Excellent! I love quilt-alongs! It's a great way to learn new techniques with a support system of quilters to help you along the way.
Posted by: Katie B | January 25, 2011 at 07:56 PM
I haven't done a quilt-along before. I am picking it up again after several years of low creativity, and I am hoping to re-learn some piecing skills. I expect working with a virtual group will make it much more fun. I love kona and have a hard time choosing between gray and orange. They are both great colors!
Posted by: Audrey | January 25, 2011 at 08:04 PM
im finishing up a quilt along right now and i LOVE how it has kept me on track with my progress...no dilly dallying...i have also enjoyed the feed back from fellow flickr people! thanks for doing this quilt a long!
Posted by: Jenny | January 25, 2011 at 08:06 PM
I love quiltalongs. They keep you motivated and I love seeing the same quilt in so many different fabrics. There are usually a lot of great new ideas on the way.
Posted by: Anne D | January 25, 2011 at 08:06 PM
I like the gray but was thinking I would try it in the orange colorway. This will be the first time I have used solids exclusively and I am looking forward to it.
Posted by: Lindsey F. | January 25, 2011 at 08:08 PM
I have never done a quilt along in real time.. I NEED the grey colorway. :) I will be doing the next quiltalong.. I can't wait!
Posted by: Sarah Marie | January 25, 2011 at 08:19 PM
I've never heard about quilt alongs until this week. What an interesting idea!
Posted by: Maria Elkins | January 25, 2011 at 08:25 PM
I haven't done a quilt along yet, but it sounds like fun.
Posted by: Cindy A | January 25, 2011 at 08:34 PM
i love QALs b/c it's so much fun to encourage each other and see so many photos of the same thing at the same time. i hope to use this QAL as an opportunity to make something for myself just because. :-)
Posted by: Julie @ Jaybird Quilts | January 25, 2011 at 08:41 PM
quilt alongs are great for procrastinators like myself who needs some structure and that little outside push along the way to help get a quilt finished =P
Posted by: Tong | January 25, 2011 at 08:43 PM
YIKES!! I love that gray...and the yellows..and the greens...they are all so pretty..
Posted by: Nancy | January 25, 2011 at 08:44 PM
I love those solids...especially gray. I want to get sherbet pips and extra gray fabrics for a quilt for myself.
Posted by: Patty | January 25, 2011 at 08:50 PM
I just started quilting so I haven't had a chance to join a quilt along yet, but I look forward to doing one soon! I don't have a fabric stash yet, so I need to get working on building that up! :)
Posted by: Kristine | January 25, 2011 at 08:53 PM
I would love to have the pink or brown, I am enjoying quilting again after 3 years off. We had to move because of a job change and I really missed my old sewing room. But have just recently finished turning a bedroom into my new room. I am feeling organized and ready to sew!!
Posted by: Amy Quackenbush | January 25, 2011 at 08:59 PM
I have not participated in a quilt a long, but I want to work with some solids! This would be a great win!
Posted by: Carol in E TN | January 25, 2011 at 09:01 PM
I am new to the blog thing and started joining swap groups to get to know everyone our there in quilt land. I hope to join a quilt a long very soon. Kona have exceptional solids and I would love to play with the greys.
Posted by: quiltjane | January 25, 2011 at 09:09 PM
This is my first quilt-along. I'm excited to try the orange quilt. It will be perfect on my white wall.
Posted by: Sharon | January 25, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Quilt alongs are a great way to be held accountable! Thanks for the opportunity for a great prize.
Posted by: Mary Haler | January 25, 2011 at 09:12 PM
I love learning new things in quilt-alongs, and I love the idea of using solids for a change. :)
Posted by: Elizabeth D. @ Don't Call Me Betsy | January 25, 2011 at 09:15 PM
This will be my second quilt along ever. I like that it gives me a schedule and I love seeing the what other people choose to do with their versions! Thanks for the quilt along and the giveaway!
Posted by: Ally | January 25, 2011 at 09:15 PM
My 2010 goal was to complete a solids only quilt. I started it just last week.... A quilt along using just solids is very attractive. A great quilt, like minded sewers, some incentive to keep up and perhaps some great fabric?
Posted by: Lara Gibbons | January 25, 2011 at 09:26 PM
I'm a self-taught quilter so I love that I can get a little "instruction" from some very talented people and learn new tricks and try some things I never would have thought to do on my own.
Posted by: Naomi | January 25, 2011 at 09:30 PM
This is my first quilt along - this whole quilting world is all new to me but I'm loving it. Can't wait to try some solids! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Mozie | January 25, 2011 at 09:31 PM
I've never done a quilt in all solids - that would be a real stretch for me. Quilt-a-longs are great to keep you motivated. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Karen | January 25, 2011 at 09:39 PM
I like the guidance of a quilt-along. Someone to show me something new and the fun of a group - seeing what others are choosing for fabrics, how their progress is coming along.
Posted by: CJ | January 25, 2011 at 09:46 PM
I love the grey tons. I have never done a quilt along but I plan to do this one! I hope to learn and be inspired by others in this group! Making new friends is always a bonus:)
Posted by: christina | January 25, 2011 at 09:46 PM
I haven't quilt-alonged either, but I do like your pattern and would enjoy making a quilt with others since I don't usually take quilting classes and all that stuff!
Posted by: Sylvia | January 25, 2011 at 09:48 PM
This will be my first quilt along. I am looking forward to learning and trying new things.
Posted by: julie | January 25, 2011 at 10:05 PM
I've done two quilt alongs, and I find it always pushes me to get something DONE! :) I may not do it exactly on schedule but close to it. And it is SO cool to see different people's take on the same pattern.
Posted by: Mary P | January 25, 2011 at 10:06 PM