Fall is in the air and what better time to take on a new
project than now? Especially when you
see this quilt!
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| Oops - that's not the quilt! That's a picture of my front yard. Autumn is in full swing around here and I just love the contrasting colors of red, yellow, green and blue, even with a little neutral tone in the house - the perfect makings for a quilt! |
I'm participating as one of the Featured Bloggers for the
Sew Sweet Simplicity Free Block of the Month Blog Hop sponsored by Henry Glass designer Jacquelynne Steves, The Art of Home. And
unlike some BOM's, this one is free! Just sign up and join us for the fun and prizes.
For this quilt I'll be making six blocks, but there are many
options you can choose to make this quilt your very own. You can do just four
blocks, or six like I am doing. You can include embroidery or applique in the center of the blocks, or
just piece the blocks and let the fabric tell the story. And you can choose
to make the blocks into a lap quilt, table runner, pillows - whatever your
heart desires.
The block designs are beautiful, and they work up well.
I've been having fun selecting my fabrics, and finally
settled in on Soho Chic by Sandy Gervais for Moda. I fell in love with the rich teal color and
the happiness the fabrics invoke. Now I
just have to dig in and start cutting.
The first block will be released on Oct. 27, so you still
have plenty of time to sign up. I'll be
having several giveaways of books, fabric (did someone mention fabric?) and thread
throughout the Blog Hop, as will the other featured bloggers. So be sure to sign up today.
Did someone mention GIVEAWAY??? That's right - today I'm giving away this awesome bundle of patterns. Entering is easy and you have two chances to win. Plus, it's open for International entries as well as US entries. This giveaway is open through Oct. 23.
1. Leave a comment telling me if you have participated in a BOM before and if you finished the quilt.
2. Follow along with me here on my blog, on Facebook, or Instagram for another chance to win! Just tell me how you follow.
Fun times ahead! And you'll end up with a cozy quilt to boot! Sign up today and then check back on October 27 when we all get started.
1. Leave a comment telling me if you have participated in a BOM before and if you finished the quilt.
2. Follow along with me here on my blog, on Facebook, or Instagram for another chance to win! Just tell me how you follow.
Fun times ahead! And you'll end up with a cozy quilt to boot! Sign up today and then check back on October 27 when we all get started.
Quilting with a smile,
Barb
Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThe only BOM I have participated in was though our guild several years ago and yes I did finish it. Whenever I see it--I start to sweat thinking of what a challenge it was at the time! I have not committed to any BOM online worried I would fall behind! I have been contemplating this particular hop--mainly because of all the freedom and she live about 45 minutes from me. Figure I could drive to her if I had problems--HaHa!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's why this BOM is so neat - you can do as many or as few blocks as you want. And it's free! No worries.
DeleteAnd yes I am a Happy-Happy-Happy follower on your blog but am going onto Instagram in a minute!! See you there! Am I now a stalker?
ReplyDeleteI did one BOM from an Australian designer, never finished :-(
ReplyDeleteI have done several BOM's. some are finished, some are not
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ReplyDeleteI have done a few BOMs and have finished those. The ones I did this year is not quite done yet.
ReplyDeleteI attend a monthly group at our local quilt shop and we do BOM projects. This is my first online one. Createdandbeautiful@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI've never done a BOM !
ReplyDeleteHAPPY TO FOLLOW ON FB.
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HELLO, no I have not.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
I have done several BOM projects and have finished most of them. This one looks super fun and easy to keep up with!
ReplyDeleteone before but not this year
ReplyDeleteand finished , follower
ReplyDeleteI love your fall colors! I've never done a BOM before, so this sounds like fun. I like the teal and the plum together-nice fabric choices!!
ReplyDeletebeen a quilter since 2001 and a quilt blogger since 2006. never tried a BOM. :)
ReplyDeleteI've done two or three and all but one are finished. I'm really looking forward to this one because of all the options.
ReplyDeleteYou now have a new follower via Bloglovin and FB.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've done a BOM before and I did finish my quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI follow via email.
ReplyDeleteYes I have done several BOM's and yes I have completed the quilts :-) I follow by email .
ReplyDeleteI did participate in the Craftsy BOM but did not complete the quilt.
ReplyDeletetushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com
Yes I participated in our local quilt store's BOM.....no, i didn't finish it! :(
ReplyDeleteI haven't done a BOM before. I think I might try this one. Thanks for the great give away. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteOh, I follow you by email. Thanks again! vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is my first BOM. I love the fabrics you chose and can't wait to see all the different selections. This will be fun!
ReplyDeleteOh Barb your Fall colors are beautiful!! I have done a BOM and finished it!! Three cheers!!! Looking forward to watching your progress on this one! V:)
ReplyDeleteI am really liking your fabric selections! They will be great together! I have not participated in a BOM before and I am really looking forward to my first one! I can't wait to get started.
ReplyDeleteI have never participated in a BOM. The block designs are really cute.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on instagram. My username is shroomfrog :)
ReplyDeleteI have years ago but I was frustrated. I like to have all the instructions in front of me at once. I am a read it front to back person, then start.
ReplyDeleteI have never done a BOM
ReplyDeleteI follow yor blog by email valerie.boudier@ntlworld.com
ReplyDeleteI follow via facebook and instagram
ReplyDeletecooladam1 at live dot com
This is my first BOM and I am really looking forward to it
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ReplyDeleteI've signed up for the BOM - looks great! Can't wait to start! I have done other BOMs...does it count if the top is together but not quilted.....a continuing WIP!!!
churcae(at)auburn.edu
I have never participated in a BOM.
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I follow via bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI have participated in many BOM. Most I have finished.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteYour front yard trees are gorgeous. I love fall.
This will be my fourth BOM and I have finished one of the quilts and am now getting ready to quilt another one.
ReplyDeleteI have done two BOM and am happy to say I have finished both quilts!
ReplyDeleteI did and finished them too. Sometimes it takes me a loooonger time though. Like the christmas wish from Gail Pan...
ReplyDeleteWell, I started a BOM last year which is probably only a quarter done but I'm going on a quilt retreat next weekend so MAYBE I'll finish it - yay!!! This year I have two BOM's on the go and Jacquelynne's will make my third but hers is sooo sweet plus I'm a big fan of Jacquelynne's, so couldn't resist. I am determined to keep up!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've participated in a number of BOMs . . . I'm a *great* collector . . . not so great a finisher! LOL! I have done a couple of BOM's with our LQS and have finished (some of) those -- does that count??!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I follow via GFC! And now on IG, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI have never done a BOM before. I feel I will run short on time and not get it done.
ReplyDeleteHave never done a BOM before now..this is a first for me! Yay! :)
ReplyDeleteFollowing your Blog thru Bloglovin :)
ReplyDeleteI have never done a block of the month before. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI follow you with bloglovin. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI have worked on 2 blocks of the month. I finished one but not the second.
ReplyDeleteI follow you through email.
ReplyDeleteI have a BOM flimsy from two years ago. This year I am in two BOMs. I'm keeping up pretty well with one of them and I've decided the other will have to wait.
ReplyDeleteI follow with bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI have finished a few BOMs, but I must admit I have some still to be finished.
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on FB
ReplyDeleteI did a paper piecing BOM at Quiet Play last year and I did complete the quilt. All the other BOMs I've started have fallen by the wayside!
ReplyDeleteI have never done a BOM
ReplyDeleteI follow by email
ReplyDeleteI started but never finished a BOM. Have all the parts and perhaps one day I'll finish it. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletei follow via email and FB
ReplyDeleteI have followed some BOM this year but am working on our sons sewing for his wedding right now first
ReplyDeleteNever really started a BOM but am doing so now. I liked you on facebook.
ReplyDeletei have participated in a BOM but haven't actually finished the project... hoping to finish this one!!
ReplyDeleteI have done several Block of the Month projects and some of them I have finished and others I haven't gotten done, yet.
ReplyDeleteMy email is bestbelle2010@aol.com
Thanks for the chance to win!
I am following your blog via email.
ReplyDeleteMy email is bestbelle2010@aol.com
Thanks for the chance to win!
Looking forward to this BOM!
ReplyDeleteI've done a Craftsy BOM but not yet an applique, although I've done applique. Looking forward to this one!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first BOM!
ReplyDeleteI just signed up to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm in. I have participated in several quiltalongs. Three finished and 2 are waiting to be quilted.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being on the Blog Hop for Jacquelynne's BOM. I've completed the piecing for several BOMs but the quilting--not so many. I'm now a follower using Bloglovin. Love the deep colors in your fabric choice. Thanks for the chance to win some patterns.
ReplyDeleteI have participated before in a BOM and yes have finished the quilt but I must confess I have not finished all of those that I have started. thanks for the chance and love your colors!
ReplyDeleteI did participate in a BOM a few years ago- its still awaiting the binding(that's the part I hate) but its near the top of my wips soon to be finished. Thanks for the chance to win. I am a follower too!!
ReplyDeleteFinnFinn1@yahoo.com
I've never participated in a BOM before, so I'm getting super excited about this lovely one.....
ReplyDeleteI have finished some BOM's and others still wait for me to come back to them. Since this will be a smaller size I should be able to finish before life causes changes.
ReplyDeleteI'm fairly new to quilting. I have not finished a BOM yet. Last Saturday I managed to acquire the final pieces of fabric needed to complete the FQS Wishes BOM. However, I have 3 other projects to complete for birthdays in the next month. They come first.
ReplyDeleteThis is my second one, but the other one only started last week!
ReplyDeleteI have never participated in a BOM or QAL before!!
ReplyDeleteFarm Quilting follows you on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI've done a few different BOM's but only finished the one I did in 2013. I made three quilts as gifts for my kids Christmas Eve presents.
ReplyDeleteI've never done a Bom before. Can't wait to start.
ReplyDeleteI have and yes I finished the quilt - matter a fact I added blocks to it to make it fit my queen bed in my quest room. It was my first FINISHED quilt only a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteI've made and finished a couple from my local quilt guild.
ReplyDeleteI do lots of BOM's and collect even more. Some are finished. Others are WIPs. Some are just for inspiration and learning something new.
ReplyDeleteI've followed two BOM before. I kept up with one of them. I still have a couple of blocks to finish on the second.
ReplyDeleteI've never followed a bom online.......really looking forward to it. What fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm new, and I'm in a couple but their not over yet. I definitely plan to compete them! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I follow you on bloglovin! Thanks
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I have been signed up with Jaquelynne for some time and I can hardly wait to start this beautiful BOM!!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to get started
ReplyDeleteI've only done one 'official' BOM quilt and I'm aaaalllllmmmooossst done! I have half a dozen setting blocks left to make, then stitch it all together. It's only two years old, so I feel pretty good about that ;-> I've made lots of blocks from the $5 block club at my LQS, but that's not technically a BOM, and most of the blocks are still in the 'I'm still just a block' stage....
ReplyDeleteI've participated in several BOM's and have finished more than not.....even if the finish took a little longer than anticipated.
ReplyDeleteTotal newbie
ReplyDeleteYes I did a BOM from Raspberry Rabbit. I did finish it. Thanks so much
ReplyDeleteI have done a BOM for the past 4 years at one of my local quilt shops and I have finished 3 of them. We are working on the 4th one this year. I have also done several on-line BOM's through Craftsy and I have completed them also. I receive your email newsletter. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking this would be a great quilt for our new camper. I can't wait to start this BOM with my granddaughter. The hardest part will be picking out fabrics and deciding between applique and embroidery.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the Block of the Month.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have participated in BOMS before and have completed them. The nature of the BOM makes for fun variety.
ReplyDeleteSewCalGal
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I've participated in one. But never finished it.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI have started a QAL and did not finish the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe 27th needs to hurry and get here, I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what yours looks like!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this. I've done some BOMs and the blocks are done, but the quilts are not done. I better get on that, lol.
ReplyDeleteI follow you via bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first BOM, can't wait to get started.
ReplyDeleteNever BOM Before, Hope to do good on this my 1st. LOL :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun! I am a new quilter and haven't done a BOM yet....I think this will be my first. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've done a couple of quiltalongs and finished the quilts. Looking forward to this one. cdahlgren at live dot com
ReplyDeleteI have made quite a few BOM's and given them away as gifts. Had such fun. I have also done mystery quilts. Lovely to be able to add in embroidery in this one and so looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteI have a flimsy from one BOM I did and a set of patterns and fabric put aside for another,,,I am looking forward to this one starting-my first online BOM
ReplyDeleteThis will be my first BOM, I,m excited!
ReplyDeleteAlso I'm following the blog but about to check out Instagram too :)
ReplyDeleteCurrently working on my first BOM and am following your blog via google(bloglovin)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait!!
ReplyDeleteI have signed up for BOM's but life tends to get in my way!!
ReplyDeleteI guess I've done BOM if you consider a Quilt Along which I am currently doing with Sew Kind of Wonderful and the new pattern Curve It Up which is 12 different blocks with curves. It has been great and I have just finished my nine blocks and am ready to sash and border for the end of Oct deadline. I really like these things. Her QAL inspired me to do a whole quilt while posting online and create my own quilt blog. Doing ok with both so far.
ReplyDeleteI love BOM's or QAL's and yes, I have finished them. I was making four as of last week. I'm looking forward to Jacquelynne's very much.
ReplyDeleteI've begun to follow your blog by email.
ReplyDeleteI have started one, didn't like the way it was going to stopped, and am excited to try this one out. I like that we can see how it's going to turn out and have choices as to the finished size.
ReplyDeleteI "follow" you by my saving you as a favorite blog and checking in with you frequently.
ReplyDeleteI did a BOM by mail and did finish it, eventually. I ten dto work at my own pace, letting real life interfere, but I plug along.
ReplyDeleteI follow you via email: wordygirl at earthlink dot net
ReplyDeleteI have participated in a BOM once before and finished the top but have yet to quilt it as I am just starting out with FWQ and don't feel I want to wreck the top so I am practicing on other pieces at the moment :) Looking forward to this BOM as a great learning experience! i am thinking of using teals as well!
ReplyDeleteI did a BOM last year from the Quilting Gallery with 30's inspired fabrics. It is one of my favorite quits!!
ReplyDeleteI have participated in a few BOM and have completed a couple of the quilts. I do have a few more that I should complete. I do plan to sew along with this one, I love Jacquelynne's design.
ReplyDeleteI have not participated in a BOM event. I am still in the beginners stage. 4 patch and nine patch are my current blocks.
ReplyDeleteLiked Mountain Quiltworks on facebook: Nicole Sender.
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