Saturday, January 7, 2012

Holy Quilt Alongs, Batman!

pins & bobbinsSo far, 2012 has been the week of the flu at our house.  I'm ready to be done with all of this, thank you very much. I've been sketching quilts on the couch while watching Blue's Clues, The Cat and the Hat, Kung Fu Panda 2, you know, fun times. I've also seen more quilt alongs pop up than I could ever start (and finish), but I thought you might be interested in joining one. Quilt alongs are a lot of fun--stitch along with other people, share your progress, get feedback, have someone else figure out the quilt math for you--what's not to love?

The Swoon-along with Katy at I'm A Ginger Monkey 
(I have a pile of Neptune fabric for a bed size quilt, and this pattern is calling my name! Although this clearly fits into the "oh no, not another quilt!" category, it also fits into the "we are still using the same ikea quilt we bought when we moved here and I think it's time for a change" category. So, I'm in!)

Tangerine Tango Challenge with Erin at Two More Seconds & Ali at A2W


The Modern Quilt Guild Showcase (at the International Quilt Festival in May!)

Scrap Attack Quilt Along with Rachel at Stitched in Color

Sparkle Punch Quilt Along with Elizabeth at Oh Fransson

Made in Cherry Quilt Along with Pins and Bobbins 
(See above) This was my favorite quilt at fall quilt market, I think. I might just have to sew along, at some point.

Bust Yo Scraps Quilt Along by Brenda at JustaBitFrayed

Sparkle Mini Quilt Along with Megan at Canoe Ridge Creations & Jeni at In Color Order

Sew Scraps Along with Jodi of Pleasant Home 

Dessert of the Month Club from the Frosted Pumpkin. 12 cross stitch Patterns. $10 (for a limited time). The patterns really are that cute.

Other Quilt Alongs I Missed:
Sew. Happy. Quilt. Quilt Along
Rose Star Block Party by SelfSewn

16 comments:

  1. Wow, when you put it that way, there IS a lot going on right now. There's also the sparkle mini quilt along: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1848868@N23/

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  2. I knew about that... I'm so glad you reminded me!

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  3. haha! I was just thinking exactly the same thing... sew many QAL's! Glad to see them all in one place! Thanks!

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  4. Here's another one, BTW: http://sewhappygeek.co.uk/index.php/sewhappyquilt/

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  5. Another QAL , well, block party is happening at Selfsewn with Clare guiding everyone with a Rose and Star block which is EPP! I hope you are feeling better soon!

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  6. What to do?? So fun....hope you get better soon & can enjoy!

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  7. Thanks for this very tempting list.........

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  8. I love the Made in Cherry and Swoon QAL's. Tempting...tempting...

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  9. I joined the Scrap Attack QA... I just hope I can finish my postage stamp quilt in time! :)

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  10. Oooh I'm so in for the Made in Cherry too, and I have a plan! There's also a QAL called Oh my Stars by Thought & Found - cute design. So many quilts, so little time!

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  11. Thanks for making this list...I had no idea so many were happening right now! eep! And of course thank you so much for mentioning the Pumpkin's Dessert of the Month!!!! <3

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  12. I've seen pretty much all of them, and have signed up for a few - we'll see how it goes!

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  13. I just received my winnings from you from giveaway day, they are beautiful, thanks!

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  14. Amy Gibson is hosting Craftsy's Quilt Block of the Month tutorial class. It's a free online class, and she. is. GREAT! She's energetic, she's a great teacher, she's relaxed about different techniques, she's encouraging...
    At the end of the year, we'll have a lap quilt made with 20 different blocks, and we'll all be that much smarter! :)
    Here's the link: http://www.craftsy.com/class/The-Craftsy-Block-of-the-Month/50;jsessionid=8AA1BC30CFEB6371F002610CA699BF2A.rush

    Also, Randi at FreshSqueezedFabrics is doing a monthly project sew-along. She's at www.ihavetosay.typepad.com

    Thanks for posting the list! I'm afraid I'm getting sucked into the Swoon-along...

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  15. Glad to know there are others out there getting sucked in to qals and now I know I can finish them all if everyone else can!! Thanks for the list. Maybe when I finish some of these I can pick up some others ;)

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  16. Oh dear... seeing them all in once place is making it like a shopping experience.. Yes, I'd like one of those and two of those and yes may a few of these. I better make sure I don't bite off more than I can chew. And hope you all feel better soon!

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