Block 14 of our Celebrate Christmas Quilt-Along is Christmas Tree Lot designed by Becky of Patchwork Posse. Also, Mad About Patchwork is offering a fabulous 40% off Super Deal for you to enjoy too.

How does the quilt-along work? Over a 12-week period, 36 fabulously talented designers will be making 12″ blocks that you can make. You can pick and choose which blocks you want to make. Sash them, add borders, baste it, quilt it, and have it ready to give-away or keep for yourself this Christmas. Or you might want to use some of the blocks for a mini quilt, a table runner, bags, whatever you like.

Make new quilting friends, meet our featured designers, take advantage of our Super Deal bargains, and most of all just have some fun!

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Featured Designer: Becky

What is your quilting style?

I am all over the place when it comes to style. I love to do my own thing and not worry about mistakes, points or other silly issues. I have come up with one solution- the ‘cranky’ style. It takes all those worries away! Here is the cranky quilt:

And another fun one — in the leafy treetops. Raw edge applique leaves, and birds. As you can tell I am not a big fan of needle turn or zig-zag.

All looseness aside, I do take the time to make sure they won’t fall apart when completed. All seams are equal and secure — so it is just the technique that is ‘cranky’.

How did you get started quilting and/or designing?

I have sewn for like forever. I have a teeny tiny sampler that says age 8. I have been a paid cross stitcher for a store in Ogden, Utah for a few years, and then I had a baby girl and thought — she needs a quilt. That was the beginning of the obsession! I took a few classes in the beginning and then I was off on my own. At this point I am totally loving designing quilts — but to tell you the truth I love dolls more. My attention is constantly pulled back to them. So I have a plethora of different quilts, dolls, bags, table runners, and even hot pads. Lol You never know what is coming next!

Do you have a favourite quilt?

Apple Slices. This takes the ‘cranky’ method and makes up a super cute baby quilt. Also, it was the first pattern that I got the guts to take to a quilt shop and sell patterns there.

Quick and fun questions:

• Favourite colour: I tend to go with blue.
• What part of the quilting process do you like the most? Designing
• What part of the quilting process do you dislike the most? Curved piecing
• Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or: swirled chocolate/vanilla
• Favourite super hero or comic book character: ooo wonder woman. Love the arm cuffs, and invisible plane. Who doesn’t want one of those?
• Most exciting place you’ve travelled: I was an air force brat and we were stationed in Spain for 6 years while I was growing up. Totally loved every minute. Most exciting? I loved my 1st trip to Quilt Market in Houston!
• Favourite quote or mantra: my new one right now – make everything I do quality.

Block 14 – Christmas Tree Lot

Here’s Becky’s Christmas Tree Lot block. Becky writes, "This block has a bit of ‘cranky’ construction. Don’t worry though, it isn’t too cranky. It is a bit adjustable with the trunks… they can shift a bit depending on how you end up squaring them. Included with the construction of the block is an additional pattern for a small table topper, or wall hanging. I just can’t make one block. So, whip out those Christmas greens, and your imagination and let’s sew up a few Christmas Tree Lots!"

Head over to Becky’s blog to download the photo tutorial to make this block and instructions for the wall hanging.

Share Your Photos

Upload your completed blocks to our Flickr group for a chance to win some adorable buttons from Button Mad – Incomparable Buttons. One winner for each of our quilt-along blocks will be randomly chosen. You have two weeks to complete Becky’s Christmas Tree Lot block to be eligible to win.

Quilt-Along Links

• General Info
• Featured Designers
• Super Deal Advertisers
• Upload your blocks – Flickr Group

Please share the Quilt-Along graphic on your own blog. The more participants, the more FUN!

Sorry for the delay in getting today’s block posted. It was a gorgeous sunny and warm day here, probably our last of the season, and I needed to get the outside windows done and the balcony winterized. Of course, there’s not much point in doing the windows outside, if I don’t clean them inside too, which meant moving a bunch of sewing stuff out of the way so I could reach them. I’m glad that job is done!

It’s Week 5 of our Celebrate Christmas Quilt-Along. I hope you are enjoying our quilt-along as much as I am. I finally finished some other projects last week, so I hope to get some of the blocks done this weekend.

Block 13, O Christmas Tree, has been designed by Jennifer Bosworth of Shabby Fabrics. Our friends at the Fat Quarter Shop have a fabulous 50% off Super Deal for you to enjoy too.

How does the quilt-along work? Over a 12-week period, 36 fabulously talented designers will be making 12″ blocks that you can make. You can pick and choose which blocks you want to make. Sash them, add borders, baste it, quilt it, and have it ready to give-away or keep for yourself this Christmas. Or you might want to use some of the blocks for a mini quilt, a table runner, bags, whatever you like.

Make new quilting friends, meet our featured designers, take advantage of our Super Deal bargains, and most of all just have some fun!

Super Deal from the Fat Quarter Shop

Fat Quarter Shop is the online quilt store with the best and widest selection of yardage, fat quarter bundles, specialty cuts, quilt kits and patterns. We also offer access to many wonderful quilt clubs, block-of-the-month programs and exclusive projects.

Most of all, we pride ourselves in our top-notch customer service, with friendly, knowledgeable representatives and speedy same-day shipping. Our user-friendly web site makes it easy to find the collection, designer and even the theme you are seeking. Fat Quarter Shop has all you need for your next project, so start shopping with us today!

Today’s Super Deal:

50% OFF Peacock Lane by Violet Craft for Michael Miller Fabrics. Enter code PEACOCK at checkout. This deal expires Monday, October 17th at midnight CST.

Get your Super Deal Savings here!

Featured Designer: Jennifer Bosworth

What is your quilting style?

I really enjoy seasonal projects, and I like to mix piecing and applique in the same project.

How did you get started quilting and/or designing?

I wanted to learn how to quilt, so one day I checked out a book from the library on quilting. It was enough information to get me started, and I haven’t stopped since. I started designing because the designs I had in my mind weren’t available as patterns, so I had to create them!

Do you have a favourite quilt?

Quilt for Hope! This is one of the first quilts I designed, and I made it for my daughter, Hope, when she was a baby. This quilt features a cross in the center which reflects that God is at the center of my life.

Quick and fun questions:

• Favourite colour: pink!
• What part of the quilting process do you like the most? Choosing the fabrics is my favorite part.
• What part of the quilting process do you dislike the most? I’m not crazy about hand binding.
• Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or: Chocolate

Block 13 – Jennifer’s O Christmas Tree

Here’s Jennifer’s O Christmas Tree block. I love how this block is put together by piecing squares of fabric for the tree, then cutting out the tree shape to applique on your background… EASY! This block would make a darling mini quilt on it’s own too. Head over to Jennifer’s blog to download the instructions to complete this block.

Share Your Photos

Upload your completed blocks to our Flickr group for a chance to win some adorable buttons from Button Mad – Incomparable Buttons. One winner for each of our quilt-along blocks will be randomly chosen. You have two weeks to complete Jennifer’s O Christmas Tree block to be eligible to win.

Congratulations to the Week 2 button winners:

• Block 4 – Cookies for Santa – CBNova1
• Block 5 – Holiday Ribbon – Mona’s Creativity
• Block 6 – Road to Retreat – Fluffysoftkitty

Quilt-Along Links

• General Info
• Featured Designers
• Super Deal Advertisers
• Upload your blocks – Flickr Group

Please share the Quilt-Along graphic on your own blog. The more participants, the more FUN!

The theme for this week’s quilt contest is Scrappy Again! quilts. Guidelines4Quilting are back as this week’s sponsor and they’ve donated two gift certificates for this week’s winners.

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Last Week’s Quilt Contest

Thanks to everyone who entered last week’s Fall Splendour Quilts contest. It was wonderful to see the gorgeous colourful quilts you’ve all made. Thanks also to everyone that took the time to vote. Our sponsor, the Fat Quarter Shop donated two fat quarter bundles of Autumn Gatherings to the winners:

First place: Beatrice

Second place: Kathinca Harderwijk

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