Thanks to my fabulous friends at Robert Kaufman for donating this lovely bundle of Kona Solids for one of you to win!
This is to get you guys jazzed about my upcoming Quilt Along which starts next week!
Included in the bundle are 8 fat quarters of the exact same colors I am using in my version of Abacus. They are: Navy, Turquoise, Baby Blue, Jade Green, Berry, Cerise, Petunia and Pomegranate. Also included is a nice sized chunk of Medium Grey which is what I picked for my background and binding.
Now, you don’t have to quilt along to enter and win, and what you make from these fabrics is entirely up to you! The contest is open to everyone through next Tuesday at noon.
To enter, just leave a comment below telling me which is your favorite quilt along that I’ve offered (or one you’d love for me to do in the future).
Click here to see all of my quilt alongs.
I know we don’t all have time to do every quilt along, but isn’t it fun to dream, or follow along virtually?
Abacus Quilt Along Schedule, Posted Each Wednesday:
- Week 1 – Fusing & Cutting (September 24)
- Week 2 – Machine Applique (October 1)
- Week 3 – Sewing the Top (October 8)
- Week 4 – Backing and Basting (October 15)
- Week 5 – Machine Quilting (October 22)
- Week 6 – Binding to Finish (October 29)
- Parade of Quilts – November 12
New this year – a parade of quilts! If you finish your quilt by November 10th, email me a picture and I’ll feature it on my blog on November 12th!
Click here for the Abacus Quilt Along supply list.
Start gathering (or winning) your fabrics and I’ll see you next week!
P.S. I’ve also made Abacus available as a free EQ7 download. Click here to import it into your Electric Quilt software.
P.P.S. For a bonus entry, please share my Quilt Along logo on your blog, instagram, flickr, facebook, or social media of choice. #abacusqal
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I’ve not done a quilt along with you, but if I were to do one, your modern chevrons is my fave!
You have lovely quilt a longs. Love the Charming Chevrons and the modern trees.
Charming Chevrons has to be my favorite so far. Thanks for the chance to win these gorgeous Kona solids.
Loved, loved, loved the Modern Trees. It was my first quilt a-long, and I must say Thank you for making it so easy on me. The pattern came together very easily and in no time I had a beautiful wall hanging for our new camp! I don’t usually warm to solid fabrics (cause I think they show how bad a machine quilter I really am) but I love this new quilt. I think I would use the fabrics to make the exact same top! (But I confess I would probably send it to someone else to machine quilt so it looks good when it’s done). Thanks for the chance to win and for all your fabulous posts and inspiration!!
I love the Modern Trees QAL.
Wanting to do the Abacus quilt along. I’ve been wanting to do a quilt with solids!
Love the Modern Trees quilt-along. I actually finished it early and used it as a decoration at my quilt guild holiday party last year.
I won’t let myself do another quilt along until I make my absolute favorite of yours–Modern Trees! But Abacus definitely goes on the to do list!
I’ve never done a quilt along but I’m hoping to try your abacus one! Thanks!
Love the kona’s. Thanks so much for sharing. This looks like a great quiltalong
This one for sure! I have had the idea about making an abacus quilt for a while so I’m hoping this will motivate me to finally make it.
Charming Chevrons was my favorite. I liked the striking colors. And I really enjoy using Kona fabric. So does my sewing machine actually. Abacus looks fun too!
The Jolly Jelly Roll quilt along is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the Jolly Jelly Roll and the Modern Trees. Darling
I have not done a qal but I followed your Modern Trees. I loved it.
I’ve never done a quilt along. I’d like to try one sometimes though. I wouldn’t have a clue as to which one I would like to do.
Modern Trees is my favorite. I want to make one this year to hang in the hall.
So many choices – but I really love the Modern Trees quilt along – I did not participate but I do have the pattern ear marked for this years holidays. Thank you for all your quilt alongs – so much fun.
I’ve got String of Pearls on my list of must makes… I just love that look!
Sea of Squares, followed by Hugs & Kisses [which looks intimidating], but I love the simple look of the Abacus too.
Sea of Squares is favorite, so far. Great use of charms with no waste! Love your solids, that’s for chance.
I really loved working on Modern Trees. This newest quilt a long is definitely one I will join!!
They’ve all been fantastic, but my fave is Modern Trees. So cute and fun! Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway!
Got to be Modern Trees as I’m a tree-loving person. Thanks!
My favorite is the Modern Trees. I hope to make a table runner using that pattern this fall.
Hard to pick just one, but I think the Trees would be my favorite-I love shapes of trees and their leaves! Thanks!
I actually made the Charming Chevrons but used a layer cake. Turned out beautiful and my daughter loved it! Thanks
My fave is the Modern Trees.
I’ve never done a QAL before…usually by the time I figure out what I want to do and how I want to do it it it’s over. But a QAL for Spiraling Out Of Control would be great!
Modern Trees was my favorite. Although I didn’t quilt along, it was great fun seeing the choices everyone made and imagining what I’ll do when I get to this pattern on my “someday” list.
I really like your quilt that I think is called “Hugs and Kisses.” I also like your “Modern Trees” quilt.
Love the color choices! Your patterns are so fun.
I also added onto my blog the sew-a-long button. :o)
This is awesome! Thank you to you and R.K. for the chance to win the exact fabrics! You made a really nice selection of colors! I have unfortunately not done a sew-a-long of yours yet and this is my first… and I am very excited! Thanks for the chance!
Charming Chevrons!
The Chevrons is one of my favorites! Thanks for the opportunity to win this bundle of Kona!
As always my favorite is the Chevron!
my favorite is the jolly jelly roll – the more fabrics the better, a great scrap quilt and pattern to give to the grandnieces and nephews – thanks, Carol
Really like your Charming Chevrons
Gorgeous colors! I might not make an abacus (don’t like working with circles) but might do a “snowball” block of similar style! Thanks for the giveaway! Although I didn’t actually follow every step …the Chevron quilt you did was an inspiration to me to make a chevron…and I followed a few steps to get the plan down!
I loved the Modern Christmas Tree quilt along.
Hug and Kisses was my favourite although I’m looking forward to Abacus!
I liked following along with the modern trees quilt too, although I didn’t participate. It was fun watching each step of the process.
I really enjoyed the Charming Chevrons tutorial, but the new Abacus is intriguing. An dI love the color choices: turquoise and blue are my go-to colors!
It is a challenge to pick a favorite … after careful consideration I choose “Modern Trees”. Thanks for the opportunity to quilt along.
Modern Trees looks like a fun and challenging quilt-along.
Charming Chevrons Christa – I had to make one also after I saw your beautiful quilt. It is at the quilters now.
The jolly Jelly Roll is my favorite,
I just love the modern trees quilt……so cute!
I love your color choices. Seems like everyone is into grey this year. Did I miss something?