The Awesome Quilt Along Week Six

Oh my gosh, I can't believe that it's week six and the last steps to finish up your quilt top!! So exciting...this has been so fun ya'll!!  I can't wait to see more photos of your Awesome Quilts!  When you're done with your Awesome Quilt OR any steps along the way please post them to the Flickr Group!!  Ok, on to the last steps!!

3. Lay out rows as shown in photo:

4. Sew rows together matching up squares, and pin in place. You will be matching up one square on each row. See photo:

-Your rows will be a little off on the ends and will need to be trimmed after all sewn together. Press all rows.

*TIP: Sew every three rows to help match up squares then sew the three sections together to complete the top.

YEAH!! Now your quilt top is finished!! WOO HOO!!  Good job everyone!  If I get enough requests for it I will post sometime in the first week or two of June, tutorials of quilting and binding! 



Awesome Quilt Along Week Five

This has been such a BUSY week and I'm ready to work on my Awesome Quilt!  Okay guys are ya'll ready for some top assembly??  I AM!  Now that Blogger is back and up and running, I can finally post this weeks steps!!  Here we go!

TOP ASSEMBLY:


1. Sew three rows as follows:
one-14.5” stripe row THEN one square row THEN one-14.5” row.

-You should have three rows total like this. Press.



2. Sew six rows as follows:
one- 28” stripe row THEN one square row

-You should have six rows total like this. Press.



Next week is the last week to finish up our Awesome Quilt tops!! WOO HOO this has been so much fun!  What are ya'll thinking?  Do you want a quilting and binding tutorial??  Let me know! 
Don't forget to add your photos to the Flickr Group!!  See ya'll next week!

The Awesome Quilt Along Week Four

Hey ya'll, we're already on week four can you believe it?! We will have two more weeks left and then your quilt top will be done!  If you're interested I will post a machine quilting and binding tutorial....I want to see how many of you are interested in a tutorial for those so let me know if you are!! As always, don't forget to post any photos during your quilt along process in my Flickr Group!!  Okay here is the next step!

3. Mix and Match your pieces and sew together as follows:

Sew three 14.5” pieces together six times. Sew three 28” pieces together six times.

-You should have 6- 14.5” stripe rows and 6- 28” stripe rows.

Woo hoo next week we will start top assembly!!  See ya'll then!

Awesome Quilt Along Week Three

Hey ya'll....sorry for the late post...I just got back home from Paducah...ugh no more driving!  Ok let's get to the next steps!! Don't forget to post photos in the Flickr group!!
10. Sew three completed blocks together. Make sure the long 7 1/4” sides on top and bottom. See photo:

11. Repeat until you have nine complete rows.  Press.

FOR STRIPES:
1. Choose 18 JR strips and set aside the remaining JR strips for binding. (We chose all the strips that had patterns and set aside the solid strips for binding).

2. Cut the following from each of the 18 JR strips:
one- 14.5” piece
one- 28” piece

-You should have 18- 14.5” pieces and 18- 28” pieces.

Again, sorry it's late today!  See ya'll next week!  Can't wait to see more photos!

The Awesome Quilt Along Week 2!

Hey ya'll welcome to week 2 of The Awesome Quilt Along!  I can't wait to start seeing your blocks!  Don't forget to join my Flickr Group and upload photos of your progress!!  If you're just joining us go to the Awesome Quilt Along page at the top of my blog under my header for all the previous posts like the supply list and week 1!  This is a join anytime quilt along, so join in on the fun!!  Here we go!

 
7. Sew one 2 ½” square in the middle of two matching 3” pieces along the 2 ½” side. Press.

8. Next, sew two matching 7 1/2” pieces on both long sides to make a block.


9. Repeat steps 6-8 until you have 27 completed blocks. Press all blocks. Square up/trim all blocks to 6 1/2" X 7 1/4".

If you're joining along grab a button for your blog it's on my right side bar of my blog!  Can't wait to see ya'lls blocks!  Have a blessed Easter!

The Awesome Quilt Along Week One

Hey ya'll!!!

Do you have your Jelly Roll ready?? Good! Here are the steps for week one, we're going to start with the blocks!  I can't wait to see everyone's fabric choices!  Don't forget to upload any photos of your progress to the Flickr Group!!

My mom and I are making NEW Awesome Quilts in for the quilt along too!! I'm using a Laurel Jelly Roll from Moda.  You may remember the quilt I made for my dad for Christmas using Laurel fabric...if not read HERE from my previous post.

1. Choose 16 JR strips

2. Take 13 JR strips and cut each as follows:
four- 7 1/2” pieces
four- 3” pieces

3. Take the 14th JR strip and cut as follows:
two- 7 1/2” pieces
two-3” pieces

4. Cut the 15th JR strip as follows:
14- 2 ½” pieces

5. Cut the 16th JR strip as follows:
13- 2 1/2" pieces

6. Mix & Match the 2 ½” middle squares with two each of the larger pieces (same fabric). You should have 27 ready to go to start sewing.  We will start sewing them next week, but you're more than welcome to jump ahead and sew them!

Okay, those are the steps for this week!!  Come back next Friday for the next steps!  This is so much fun already!  Don't forget to join the Flickr Group and if you don't have a Flickr, check out my tutorial on how to start a Flickr Account at the top of my page!

The Awesome Quilt Along Supply List

 

I am so excited about this Quilt Along!! If you're participating please join my Flickr Group and you can post photos of your process and final quilt photos.  If you already have your jelly roll take a photo and post that on Flickr!!!  If you have no idea what Flickr is go to my Tutorial HERE for starting a blog/flickr!!  This is going to be so much fun!



Supplies you'll need:

1 Jelly Roll (or 40 different 2 1/2 X WOF strips)

3 yards for backing fabric

Batting at least 55 X 60 (I used Warm & Natural)

Binding fabric is included in the Jelly Roll!!

 

Basic Sewing Supplies:

Rotary cutter, mat and ruler

Basting Pins or Spray Adhesive

Thread for piecing and thread for quilting

Sewing Machine

Iron and Ironing Board

 

Simple enough right?  The entire quilt top uses Jelly Roll strips and that even includes the binding! WOO HOO!!  This is going to be so much fun!!  Remember this is a join anytime....sew at your own pace quilt along.  I will be posting every Friday with the next steps for the next few weeks.  So next Friday I will post cutting instructions! That will give everyone plenty of time to work!  Does that work for everyone; give ya'll enough time to get fabrics??  Sound good??  See ya'll Friday and I can't wait to see what Jelly Rolls ya'll are using!!

 

Don't forget to grab a button for your blog (it's on the top right of my blog) and join my Flickr Group!

If you want to see a finished photo of the quilt check out my last Quilt Along Post.

If you have any questions...please feel free to ask!

Happy Birthday Jon!!

Today is my husband's 26th Birthday!!  So I just wanted to say Happy Birthday Jon, thanks for all that you do and I love you!!!  (Hopefully he actually reads this at work today)

As for all of my quilt friends:

I will be posting supplies tomorrow for The Awesome Quilt Along so ya'll can get your materials this weekend (or whenever)!!  Remember, this is a join anytime quilt along so if you're too busy now...you can join later!!  Come back tomorrow and check for the supply list!! 

Happy Thursday/ Birthday of my husband!! Go ahead have a cold one on Jon today; it can be your excuse :)

Coming Soon: The Awesome Quilt Along

Ok ya'll, whose interested in a quilt along?? 

I've received a bunch of emails from people who have made my Awesome Quilt from Moda Bake Shop (and they look amazing!) and also some emails from people with questions!  I've spent all weekend fixing the pattern and I'm finally done with only a couple slight changes to make it even better!!  When I originally wrote the pattern it was around the time of The International Quilt Festival in Houston and needless to say it was a super busy time.  I'm sorry if anyone has had any problems with it and the new/slightly different tutorial will be better!

I figured to celebrate we should have a quilt along!! Whose in??  I want to see who is interested and will be making a Flickr Group for people to join in on too! This will be a join anytime quilt along and hopefully really fun!!  We can post photos along the way in the Flickr group to see everyone's progress and finished Awesome Quilt!! If you're interested leave me a comment letting me know and start spreading the word!!

I will be posting a materials list by the end of the week so you know what you'll need! I will say for the top you will only need one Jelly Roll!!  Then with a series of posts I will post the new tutorial for The Awesome Quilt!  Let's do it!!!

Here is the most recent one I made! Not the best hanging job or photo...but I was in a hurry :)

Grab a Button on the right side of my blog for your blog and tell all of your friends!!

For the Supply List go HERE!