We are excited to announce that Partners in Design's newest mystery quilt along will begin August 4, 2020! It is called QAL by the Sea and features ocean-themed block designs by members of the Partners in Design team. You may remember us from our previous mystery quilt alongs I Wish you a Merry Quilt Along, Fall into a QAL, and Sew Let's Quilt Along. You can read about these QALs here. Once again there will be free patterns, giveaways from our sponsors and designers, and support from the designers, our Partners in Design Facebook Group and Instagram #qalbythe sea. And of course, we will all have a chance to be creative and have fun! However, before we get to the details, let's answer some questions. Just What Is Partners in Design?
Members of the Partners in Design include: Abbie Danahy @ Sparkle On! April Adams (That's Me) @ JANDA Bend Quilts Becca Fenstermaker @ Pretty Piney Quilts Bobbi Bridgeman @ Snowy Days Quilting Jennifer Fulton @ Inquiring Quilter Karen Thurn @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats Kathleen McCormick @ Kathleen McMusing Laura Piland @ Slice of Pi Quilts Sandra Healy @ Sandra Healy Designs Sandy Maxfield @ SandyStar Designs Sherry Shish @ Powered by Quilting How Does This QAL Work? Starting August 4, we will be releasing a new ocean-themed block on Tuesdays at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Our hosts will share their versions of the block along with tips for success as well. We will have prizes after each segment, and grand prizes at the very end (more details on that below). Where Do I Get the Patterns? Subscribe to my blog on Bloglovin' or subscribe to my Newsletter to stay in the loop! I have also created a page called Quilt Alongs. As each new block is released, I will add a link to it on that page. You can bookmark it for easy access, or find it by clicking the Quilt Alongs tab at the top of the blog. In addition, links will be available on out group Facebook page. What's the Schedule? Stop by the designers’ blogs to see the new block at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time on the release dates. Blocks will be released each Tuesday at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time. All of the block patterns will be free until December 1, 2020. Segment 1: August 4 to September 8
Who Are the Hosts? These ladies will share their blocks and tips every release week for the whole quilt along. At the end, they will share a quilt layout that uses all of the blocks. Abbie Danahy @ Sparkle On! Becca Fenstermaker @ Pretty Piney Quilts Jennifer Fulton @ Inquiring Quilter Karen Thurn @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats Laura Piland @ Slice of Pi Quilts Sherry Shish @ Powered by Quilting Sandy Maxfield @ SandyStar Design In addition, Sandra Healy @ Sandra Healy Designs will host Segment 2. What about Fabric? There will be 12-12 1/2" unfinished blocks. So I advice selecting coordinating fat quarters or fabric scraps for the blocks. If you make the blocks into a quilt, you will also need yardage for the layout, backing, and binding. Hosts will suggest possible layouts, or you can use your own. There will be bonus projects along the way as well. You may decide to use the blocks in those projects. WIll There Be Prizes? Of Course! We have some wonderful sponsors! Our Sponsor's:
Island Batik Fabric Quilters Dream Batting Everything Mary Shabby Fabrics And more, including original PDF patterns from members of Partners in Designer. In order to include all eligible participants in our prize giveaways, we are having two separate prizes for each QAL Segment and for the Grand Prize: one for our United States participants and one for our International participants. Due to the demanding cost to ship to Canadian and other International addresses, these prizes will be patterns and/or an e-magazine that will be sent in electronic format only. International prizes may be from companies other than what is shown in the sponsor logo. Eligibility for Prize Entry for all Participant Segments: Participants can enter the prize drawing by sharing a single photo with all the completed segment blocks on facebook, instagram, or the hosts blog linky party at the end of each segment. Grand Prize: Share one photo showing all 12 of your completed blocks, as above. You must be 18 years old to enter. Hope to see your version of our blocks! Happy Quilting! This post was originally published on the JANDA Bend Quilts blog.
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Kathleen McCormick
7/8/2020 07:59:44 pm
This is going to be another great QAL! Lots of interest on facebook!
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Mary Dorris Brown
8/21/2020 06:26:57 am
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April adamsI am a quilter who is starting a new adventure. After retiring in May 2016, I became a certified Quilt in a Day Instructor. I am certified to teach workshops using Quilt in a Day patterns and techniques. In addition, I am designing my own quilt patterns. Follow JANDA Bend Quilts on Bloglovin' by clicking on the button below:
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