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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Christa Quilts 
love, love jolly jelly!
Thank you for posting all your quilt alongside. I love the jolly jelly roll.
I have your button on my blog sidebar!
Modern trees was my favorite! I’m excited to follow along with this one 🙂
Modern trees looks like lots of fun!
I like your Pearl Bracelets the best, but they were all great quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.
I am loving the Modern Trees.very clean and crisp…thank you for the giveaway …marta
I think Charming Chevrons is my favorite, but I have learned a lot “reading-along” with all of them. Thanks for your work and inspiration!
I really want to do your modern trees (scrappy mode) and I love the sea of squares – not sure about wanting to tackle applique and circles –
Modern Trees
I haven’t followed along with any of your quilt alongs but I loved seeing all the different versions of the modern trees quilt.
I love your Charming Chevron quilt along. The quilting on that is amazing!!! So many pretty colors too! I also love your modern trees and want to do that for christmas this year. Thanks for the chance to win this lovely stack of fat quarters.
would love to make the Baby Bricks for a special grandchild!
I am loving the Modern Trees. My head is already gearing up for the holiday season. I am, however, enjoying the beginning of fall.
My favorite is Abacus…love these colors and fun design!!!
Charming Chevrons is my favorite. Love the colors!
I have to say abacus is my favorite so far. They are all great though.
I’ve loved all of your quilt alongs so far. This one looks so awesome I really want to try it out!! Thanks for the opportunity!! 🙂
Charming chevron
Charming Chevrons is my favorite. Then those Modern Trees are toward the top of my to do list. also.
Definitely the Charming Chevrons. It’s eye popping color and pattern just screamed “Make me, please make me”, so I guess I’ll have to purchase the pattern so that, when I find the time, I will make it, either for me, or one of our married grandchildren. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
Well I’ve done Pearl Bracelets and Trees and I really don’t think I could choose a favorite. Both quilts have ended up as favorites of mine.
I love Modern Trees, but all your ideas are wonderful!!!
Love the chevron quilt along. Love all things chevron but this one speaks to my accounting soul. Lol. Fingers crossed!
I like the Charming Chevron…. I wasn’t able to participate but I might make one on my own!
I love the baby brick quilt. Kona solids rock. Thanks for give a way
I like Sea of Squares! The colors in the fabric for the giveaway are gorgeous. Thank you.
Charming Chevrons has to be the quilt along I loved the most. That is up until this one.
& I pinned your cute button!
I love all your quilt alongs, but my favorite is the hugs and kisses. Or maybe the Christmas trees.
I just loved the Sea of Squares quiltalong, and it’s still one of my favourite quilts.
I like them all, but Sea of Squares is my favorite! I’m still new, but maybe I can try this QAL:)
Baby Bricks is such a quick and versatile little quilt. Great for charity quilts. Thanks, Christa!
I’ve not done one of your QALs before, but those modern trees are calling my name! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I didn’t participate, but I just loved those baby brick quilts!
My favorite is Charming Chevrons! I want to do one and you have a great tutorial!
My favorite is the modern trees–love it, and love how you quilted it!
charming chevrons!
i am signed up for your wonky log cabin and quilting class at John Campbell school in March 2015, i hope that will become my favorite. Until then i will stick with chevron, it was the first quiltalong i had seen of yours . when my friend made iti signed up for your blog and have enjoyed it immensely. donna fuller
Yay! I’m so excited to meet you in person next year!
I’m too swamped to join in on this one but your Charming Chevrons is on my To Make list.
I just happened here looking for quilt pattern. So I do not have a favorite yet but love being here in Time to do the Abbacus Quilt Would love the beautiful fabric to use in it.
I liked the ‘modern trees’, but this ‘abacus’ quilt might just be my new favorite! These colors are amazing.
My favorite is Modern Trees — your very detailed instructions from the supply list to bound quilt are very helpful. I particularly welcome the machine quilting techniques and instructions since many patterns just indicate “quilt and bind.” The information about approximate time for each step also give me a clue as to whether this will be project I can finish in a reasonable amount of time or will be a lifetime endeavor.
Thanks again for all of your efforts to provide the quilt alongs and I look forward to the next quilt.
I always love your Modern Trees but I will quilt along Abacus with you.
I have completed 4 of your quilt alongs. Instructions are always clear and easy to follow. The modern trees was fun and turned out well. Thanks for the chance.
I’ve not yet done a QAL-just a beginner here but enjoy reading and learning the whole process. Getting ready to pick one and dive in! The Kona solids are gorgeous. Don’t have any of those yet in my small stash!
My favorite ( and only one so far 🙂 ) is the modern trees! I got the top finished this summer and just need to quilt it- which I can’t wait to do! Plan on doing just as you did yours! Thanks!
Have not yet done a quilt along….Modern Trees and Charming Chevrons are my favorites!
I started the Charming Chevron in a Scrappy version and the Modern trees is on my to do list.
Oi’ve only been following your blog for a short time so haven’t done a QAL but would like to do the Abacus. Is it possible to get a PDF copy? I will check out the posting for other QALs but here are some possible topics: 4th of July or celebration, round Robin where you could say add round 2 – use squares and then give some suggestions such as checkerboard or large squares or square in a square. Thanks.
I will have a pdf pattern for sale available soon for a very small cost. The quilt along will still be free 🙂