Layers of Love Week #8 Winner
Congrats to Allison. You're the winner this week of a Layers of Love book. Thanks to everyone for their support and lovely comments on the APQ article and the Rustic Stars quilt. We've been deluged with phone calls this week from eager quilters ordering the kit. If you're interested, please call soon since we have a limited number of kits that are available with the original fabrics. We will continue to kit the quilt similarly, but the paisley border is in short supply.Layers of Love Preview #9 - Chasing Eli
Eli is the youngest of our granchildren - until September when his Mom is due with a little brother to keep him even busier. There's no denying from the twinkle in his eye that he'll figure out a way to stay one step ahead of anyone who's trying to rein him in. The goose chase block seemed the perfect fit for our youngest little star.Have you ever had trouble keeping the background rectangle square or losing the points on your flying geese blocks? My easy solution is to layer a triangle on top of a rectangle and stitch, as shown below. Using our layered patchwork technique, you'll be sewing rows of rectangles in perfect rows that just happen to have triangles on top - no cut off points! Even the star point units are made the same way.
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| This project first appeared several years ago in one of Primitive Quilts first issues. I've had requests for the pattern since and loved the idea of adding another colorway and a runner to the mix. |
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| With a birthday close to the 4th of July, I just had to make this in red, tan, blue! |
Watch for my tutorials with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co coming soon featuring several of the projects from the book.
Love the red, tan and blue. Such a lovely combination.
ReplyDeleteOh I love 'Chasing Eli".........really cute idea. Please see my 'Loose Change' quilt, here:http://www.quiltmekiwi.blogspot.co.nz/2014/07/cats-loose-change.html. Such a fun method! I am quilting another Loose Change for a customer but in French General fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by your technique for making flying geese.
ReplyDeleteI really like the layered patchwork technique. The Loose Change ruler tutorial from you and Jenny Doan was great. Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading your article in APQ! Wonderful! I love the look of your store, the look of your retreat center and your home. Your new technique is so easy and fun to do! And your rulers make a project a breeze. Please keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteLove the tan, red and blue version! You're so talented! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like Eli keeps everyone on their toes.
ReplyDeleteChasing Eli is an awesome quilt. I love the red colors.
ReplyDeleteCan't decide which color way I like better. Love the pattern!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the book and try your layered technique.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte
This one may be my favorite. You certainly know how to debut a new book with style! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteLike your version of flying geese. Looking forwardto the tutorials with Jenny.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always! Every quilt in this book is going to be a winner! I love the red colorway--very stunning. Thanks for the chance to win the book!
ReplyDeleteWild Goose Chase seems a perfect fit for Mr. Eli ! I love it! As I do all of your quilts. Can't wait to get my hands on your newest book and fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove the Chasing Eli quilt! Can't decide which version is my favorite the browns or the red and blue version, they both look great! Looking forward to your new book and trying this technique. :o)
ReplyDeleteLove the red, tan and blue version !
ReplyDeleteFabulous !
Just love your quilts and fabrics. Thanks for a chance!
ReplyDeleteLove the red version too. Both are very nice!
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt and my favorite is the red one too.
ReplyDeleteboth versions are so great.
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed the preview and look forward to the book!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt! What a tricky way to make flying geese! Love your layering technique. K-
ReplyDeleteLove your quick method for the geese! In the early Fall, the Canada Geese start to gather into clusters on the local farmers fields. We get multiple fly overs early morning and evenings!
ReplyDeleteEli's quilt is lovely. What a great pattern!
ReplyDeleteChasing Eli is a gorgeous quilt....I love both versions! I love the layering technique and can't wait to give it a try. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI WANT TO DO ALL THE QUILTS IN THE BOOK , PLEASE HELP ME WIN Donna Fuller
ReplyDeleteHI, Love the red, tan and blue!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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Love the red and blue version--I'm going to dig out my copy of Primitive Quilts!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the book to come out. I've preordered Some for Christmas presents! Paisley Park is beautiful. Hurry up September!
ReplyDeleteI have a little Eli in my life also. He is our youngest grandson and is 4 years old. Just love those flying geese.
ReplyDeleteAnn P.
Great technique for flying geese! Thanks for the giveaway, keeping my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeletealready ordered your book and ruler-- Love your Fabric and Patterns !!!!
ReplyDeleteKaren H
The new book looks great! Will have to order this one! Love, love, love my KT!! Patty D from Crystal City, MO
ReplyDeleteI loved the preview of the layers of love! It is on my wish list :) thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove this week's quilt! Definitely going to get this book! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove both colorways of "Chasing Eli". I think the red, tan, & blue would be a perfect picnic quilt and the brown, tan, & gold is an absolutely gorgeous fall quilt ... perhaps begging for a little sunflower & crow applique in a corner or two?
ReplyDeleteBoth versions are fabulous.Your method for geese sounds great.Would be fun try it.Have a great da y!
ReplyDeleteI like the red and blue one best. Shared this on google +. I think all my quilting friends will want to know about your new book!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again
I love the Rustic Star pattern! Your fabric is amazing. I just look at it and 10 new projects race through my mind. Thanks for inspiring my creativity!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to make a Hunter's Star quilt and now I know I will do it with your layered patchwork technique.
ReplyDeleteMary L. (linesmary1@gmail.com)
I love the red, navy & tan quilt. This pattern would make a great Christmas quilt! It would look so good in your wonderful reds & greens. Your Eli sounds a lot like my grandson.
ReplyDeleteLayers of Love! Just the name of the book makes me want it; and then seeing your Hunter's Star quilt. Wow! Exciting. It would be fun to win a book, thanks for the chance. I've enjoyed the little stories of all your grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteMy 7 year old granddaughter and I watched your appearance on the Jenny D blog this morning and thought that this was something she could be by herself on my Featherweight she has been sewing on for a year. Thanks for the pattern. Would love to win the book. Judy
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed the article in American Patchwork and Quilting. I am excited about learning more about your layered patchwork - this is new to me and I really would love your book for getting started. Marianne
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