Sunday, January 9, 2011

Civil War Crossing Patches Giveaway

The cutting method I used for making the Civil War Crossing quilt top (described in the first tutorial) gave me three sets of patches. One I used in the quilt below. Another I have reserved for making a matching quilt for a friend. The third is fair game.

If you are interested in having the leftover patches (shown here),

as well as the foundations to make up the twelve blocks (if you’re interested in trying this method),

just leave a comment below. If there is more than one person interested, I’ll do a drawing next Sunday night.

Yesterday I said I would take a picture of the larger quilt I made using this same pattern and colorway. Here it is. Why is it that as soon as you spread a quilt on the floor, the dog immediately comes up and lays on it? Every dog we’ve ever had responds to a quilt on the floor like it’s a magnet and they’re metal filings. Here’s Cooper being helpful.

Here it is sans dog.

This quilt has haunted me for years. Once I got the top made up I decided I didn’t really like that white sashing. I never had the heart to completely tear it out though. And I originally thought that I should hand quilt this (back when I felt more guilt in that direction) but just couldn’t bring myself to do it when I wasn’t really happy with the quilt as a whole. (That I have to say was a wise decision. Life it too short to spend that much time on a project simply out of guilt!)

Now? Well, I really liked finishing the Ascent quilt just in time for the new year. I’d like to finish more of my bigger projects that are taking up space in the closet and my conscience. I think I’m going to say, “Hey, it’s good enough!” and send it off to be quilted. Am I wrong?

I also finished the latest Barbara Brackman Civil War sampler block. Easy enough, a North Star. (Well, I’ve always called it a Sawtooth Star, but I have to say, North Star sounds nicer).

I’m really happy with this block. One, I really liked how I was able to showcase the very cool fabric in the center square. Two, even better, it measures 8 1/2" square. Exactly. (Ah!)

And, lest you think I’ve lost myself in the nineteenth century and don’t know how to find my way out, I worked on the taupe Round Flower wall quilt today as well. I’m mostly happy with where it is at the moment, though not entirely convinced. Tomorrow I’ll work on the borders and post some pictures. We’ll see.

22 comments:

  1. I'd love a chance to win those precut pieces and foundations!
    Shoeshine, my Aussie, also has the habit of helping hold down my quilts...but at 14+ years old he allowed without complaint!
    Have that quilt quilted. Life is too short for unnecessary guilt: )

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  2. Wow, I would love to have a chance to win those blocks and foundations!! Such a gorgeous quilt...

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  3. I'd love to try out those foundations and remaining patches.

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  4. I would love to try this with your pre-cut pieces as well.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(Dot)com

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  5. Thanks so much for the great tutorial. I am going to try it out right away. And your blocks are awesome. I'd love to put them to use...if I'm the lucky one.

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  6. great tut and I would love to have the patches as a starter !

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  7. Wow, Terrie! You've been busy! I love the Crossings mini. And Cooper looks as handsome as ever!

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  8. Wow! Would love something like this! Your quilt is beautiful - something to be proud of!

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  9. Thqanks for the pattern. It is going on my todo list after I finish some of my started projects I told my self I had to finish before I started anything else. But hey if I am luckly enough to win your extra blocks, it will be like finishing a already started project. It will not count as starting a new project. Would love to win the blocks.
    Barb

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  10. I've been wanting to make a quilt with that block for years. I've never tried your technique. So, I'd like to win the blocks and papers.

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  11. I would love to win the blocks--love your quilts----

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  12. What IS that center fabric in your star block? Your block is beautiful.

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  13. Yes, I'd be interested in those little pieces. I'm loving your technique having purchased the ebook edition of your Miniatures in Minutes. I managed to get the Christmas tree done before the mad Holiday rush started. Can't wait to have more time to play. I managed to find some tracing paper up here that printed beautifully. I think the translucent vellum I found here was a bit too thick.

    I'm doing a special BOM/quilt-along post on my site tomorrow and am planning to include Barbara's new site. I'll link to your tutorials too.

    Cheers,
    Michele

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  14. I would love those bits and pieces. Your quilt is awesome. I love the star block you did showing that gorgeous material.

    Quiltnut

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  15. Hi Terrie! I just watched your episode from The Quilt Show and was inspired to immediately order your book--TWICE! I ordered the Kindle version because I wanted to dive right in, and I ordered the paper version to have the templates and all. I love miniatures but my stitching has never been perfect enough to make one, so your method is going to be so great for me! Thanks for coming up with that inspiration. I believe I saw the original paper-folding lady (forgot the name, yeeks!) on Alex Anderson's old TV show. I have most of those on DVD so I'm going to track it down. Anyway, loved your show! You did a great job!

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  16. That is just gorgeous...It looks like you put in a lot of work into this one. Please count me in...I would love to see how this one is done.
    Micki

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  17. So I may be a bit untraditional at times ... am off to make this quilt in red, pink and turquoise. But I'd love to win your leftover blocks! They'd go perfect in my office :)

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  18. I would love to give the extra foundations and blocks a shot. the quilte is wonderful!

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  19. Your quilt turned out really nice. And what a fabulous fabric for the center of your north star.

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  20. I'd love some leftover patches. Your colors are wonderful!

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