Did you enjoy the blog hop for Piece and Quilt with Precuts? I sure enjoyed sharing all 11 quilts from the book plus 30 more variations made by my friends. To wrap up the blog hop, I have a few reminders, a peak of what’s coming next, and an epic giveaway! So be sure and read through to the end of this post so you don’t miss a thing! Thanks to your support, Piece and Quilt with Precuts is on pace to outsell my other two books, and I couldn’t be more pleased.
Click here to get your signed copy of Piece and Quilt with Precuts, along with my other books.
Giveaway Winners and Free Bonus Pattern
Today I’ll be notifying all of the winners via email for the giveaways I hosted on my blog. Each of the blog participants will also be notifying their winners over the next few days, or at the conclusion of their giveaway. But not to worry, if you didn’t receive an email notice, you can still click here to get the free Baby Geese Quilt Pattern. Think of it as Quilt #12 from the book!
Click here to get the free Baby Geese PDF Pattern – Bonus Quilt #12
Baby Geese is made from leftover scraps and “bonus triangles” – those leftovers when you trim off corner triangles. Because we couldn’t fit it in the book, my friends at Martingale have included it on their website as a bonus for anyone following the hop, or purchasing the book (the link to get the PDF is also included in the book.)
Win My Baby Geese Quilt!
And now for the most epic giveaway, one lucky reader (from the US) will actually win this quilt! It measures 43″ x 54″, perfect for a baby gift or lap quilt. Although I love all my quilts and am a little sad whenever I give any of them away, I’d be even happier knowing it went to a good home!
The giveaway is tied in with my next big announcement below, so keep reading!!
I love it when quilts get used – for a picnic on the grass, or for cuddling up!!
Help Me Choose a Quilt for My Next Quilt Along!
And now, for the most fun news, let’s make a quilt together! It’s been awhile since my last quilt-along where I guided you through the complete quilt from start to finish. So don’t you think it’s time for another one?
I want to remake one of the quilts from my book, using my new Modern Marks fabric which will be available in November. You’ll need to purchase a copy of the book to quilt along, but of course you can choose your own fabrics, and change it up however you like.
I’ll be working with my new Modern Marks collection from Benartex. I’ll offer bundles & quilt-along kits for pre-order soon, just in case you want to use the same fabrics as me.
Now here’s where I need your help. Please answer these questions in the comments below and I’ll choose one of the answers at random to win the Baby Geese quilt mentioned above! Of course, there’s never any obligation to quit along, and you are welcome to follow along and not even make the quilt! (Or you can pretend to make it virtually in your head!!) But this will help me get started planning the quilt along.
- Which of the four quilts below would you like to make along with me? I’m showing them mocked up in Modern Marks, but you can make it in any fabrics you like, of course!
- Would you rather start the quilt along in November (when the fabric hits the stores), or in January so we don’t have to worry about running into the holidays? I’m thinking it would be more practical to do it in January, but wanted to give you all the option to choose.
Whichever quilt and time frame gets the most votes (by commenting on THIS post) is the one I’ll choose for the QAL. I’ll leave the giveaway open for a full week (through next Thursday, Sept 7th) so you have enough time to choose. And feel free to share this blog post with your friends, so they can get in on the fun, too!
Which of the 4 Quilts Below Should We Make?
(1) Squiggles
This is the version from the book, made from 5″ or 10″ squares.
This is the version recolored in EQ7 using swatches of Modern Marks
(2) Gridwork
Gridwork is made from one Layer Cake (10″ squares) and one Charm Pack (5″ squares)
Gridwork recolored in Modern Marks
(3) Dot’N’Dash
Dot n Dash from the book (above) – calls for 2 jelly rolls: 1 print, 1 background
Dot-n-Dash recolored with Modern Marks and Scrappy low volume backgrounds
(4) Arrows
Arrows from the book with a scrappy background – it require a specialty ruler so keep that in mind when you choose which one you’d like to vote for the QAL.
Arrows with all one background. Which do you like better: red, navy, cream, or aqua?
Whew! I know that’s a lot of information for one post but I wanted to end this party with a fun celebration, just like it began. Thanks so much for following along, and be sure to keep in touch when you are making any of the quilts from the book. I’d love to cheer you on!
Christa Quilts 
I vote Arrows and January! I watched your machine quilting class on craftsy on the free day yesterday and it was fantastic. I love the way you teach and I learned sooooo much! Thanks, Christa!
I vote for dots n dash – #3. January sounds good to me! Thanks!
I love Gridworks. It’s an in your face kind of design.
I love all the patterns but would love to make Squiggles in January. I have 4 quilts to make before Christmas.
My preference would be Squiggles and January as a start date.
Dot n dash would be my pick but they are all fun! January would be best!!
Really like dot n dash; best to start in January
I vote for Gridwork, starting in January, when the weather here is cold & snowy, so I want to stay inside and work on a quilt.
I vote for arrows. Perfect quilt to make for my son who loves archery!
Squiggles or arrows with navy background
I am voting for the Arrows quilt. I like them all but that is my favorite.
Gridworks! All mid century mod! Either start date is fine!
Tough choice on the next project but I have to say gridwork. I’m new to your site but would love to try one of your patterns. I would love to start in November. Yes, holidays but I do indoor things (quilting, sewing, knitting) when the garden dies and I need to maximize my time before garden stuff and work travel start in March/April.
The Squiggles pattern with the black ( or dark) background will definitely showcase your new fabric line the best. As one of your students following along in the Craftsy Beginner Quilting class, I’d vote for January, because the holidays are so hectic AND I should have my quilt done by then and will be ready for my first Quilt-along. I’m not even sure exactly how those work! I had no idea what a ‘blog hop’ was either until I started following yours….great introduction to other quilters and great fun!
Grid works , start in January. I love the fact this is made from just a charm pack and a layer cake.
I love the Arrows and Gridwork. Happy with either but would love a January start date. Love the book… Amazon purchase.
I vote for Gridworks! I’m excited to make it.
Gridwork in January but all of them would look great with your new line!
Your fabrics would work really well on Gridwork. I agree for January – holidays are tough.
Squiggles in January gets my vote! I would do solid charms with scrappy centers for geese.
I’m still in love with your Gridwork quilt. November would be a good time to start-just in time to brighten the coming of winter and the darkness that follow.
Squiggles in January! What better way to start a new year!
Dot and Dash! January!
Arrows on aqua background and start in January.
I really like number 1. The bright colors are great!
Squiggles in January. I love the mini- geese!
Grid work in January would be a great way to start the new year.
I vote Dots n Dash starting in January.
I love Squiggles. Its fun and full of bright colors. I would love to win your scrap fabric and the Baby Geese quilt.
January would be the best time to start a new quilt.
Dots and dashes in january
Arrows and January. (I really do like squiggles too.)
Amei a de número. 4. Linda!!!
Squiggles, in January! Love them all!
Gridwork in January. I like them all though.
My vote is Dot n Dash, starting in November.
Arrows — creates excitement
I vote for the (1) SQUIGGLES I just love the bright colors… It brightens up even the faint hearten…TYVM
I think Squiggles would look great in your fabrics! January would definitely be the best time for me to do a new Quilt A Long.
They’re all lovely, but I like squiggles the best! And in January.
Arrows in January.
Squiggles in January
Already in love with Gridwork, especially in your new fabric colors, perfect for winter quilting cheer in the Far North–Alaska. Let’s QAL in January.
Gridwork in January.. no make thatSquiggles in January… wait… Gridwork, yes Gridwork… well, January for sure!
I vote for Squiggles in January. I really like this Pattern.
I vote for gridwork in January. I like squiggles, too.
I like grid Work and the start time in January 2018. All the quilts are beautiful and so is your upcoming new fabric. I loved beneratax fabris too!
Love the arrows, with the jade background or the Lemon. Really Really nice hmmm or even the Navy decisions decisions decisions
I vote for Arrowsmith in January!
I really like Squiggles. It’s a fun quilt.
Dot and dash. Love it. January a new quilt, a new year