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Weekly Quilt Contest: Quilts for Teens

Lots of voting this past weekend for the Little Girl quilts. They were all so beautiful. I’ve got many new ideas for my little girls.

Congratulations to Conny for winning with her very colourful Sweet 16 quilt. Conny wins a $30 gift certificate donated by Around the Block Quilters Shop. Thanks to everyone that entered, it was such fun to see all of your quilts.

This week’s theme is Quilts for Teens. To enter, read the rules and guidelines, then submit your quilt photo. Voting will start on Friday and last until Sunday night. (Next week’s theme is St. Patrick’s Day.)

This week’s contest is sponsored by Mad About Patchwork, a Canadian online retailer located near Ottawa, Ontario.

Teen Week

Simple. Fresh. Fun. Check out Mad About Patchwork for the kinds of fabric and patterns that today’s teens appreciate. Here’s a Floral Brick quilt I made for my 16 year old daughter:

This quilt is a beginner’s dream. Maybe your teen can make her own quilt! And here’s a quilt I just finished for my 13 year old son:

The warm colors and strong graphic lines of this quilt are perfect for a teenaged boy.

There are lots more ideas in the shop and on my blog. Be sure to check out the kits and bundles, on sale this week at 10% off. And there is always free shipping over $99 to Canada and the US.

This week’s prize is a Bubblegum Pieces quilt kit. It includes the Square Dance pattern and enough fabric to finish the quilt top & binding (8 fat quarters plus ½ yard for binding). It makes a sweet baby quilt in shades of red & blue. (You will need an additional 1½ yards of fabric for the backing, as well as batting to complete your quilt.) Finished size is of the quilt is 36″ x 45″.

I’m looking for a weekly sponsor for the African Inspiration theme scheduled for March 22nd. Please contact me if you’re interested. It’s a fabulous opportunity to showcase new notions and fabrics.