I'm joining the Old Red Barn Quilt Along

Yes, yes, I'm really doing it. I'm joining a quilt along and I WILL complete a quilt this summer. Old Red Barn Co. is sponsoring a 6 week sew along, and she will post instructions for all of us quilting gals each week. I just joined them in Week 2, but I'm cutting my fabrics today, so I'll be caught up and ready for Week 3 sewing instructions on Monday. Dana is sharing her own pattern and will be available to help and give advice and tips along the way. There is a Flickr group where we'll be sharing our progress. It's already full of wonderful fabrics that I can't wait to see turn into quilts! I'm really excited, and I haven't even mentioned the GIVEAWAYS!! Each week, Dana is giving away great prizes, with the final prize being a Janome sewing machine. Oh MY, now that is some prize! If she gets enough players in the quilt along, she'll also give away the quilt she is making. So, if you are looking for a fun sewing project, and want to play along, it's not too late. You can still catch up and join the fun! Just check out Dana's blog and get ready for some summer sewing fun!


Hey, I gotta show you my fabrics. I'll admit, money has been tight this year, and I could never have done this EXCEPT I've had these fabrics on my shelf since May of 2007. That was when the quilting bug bit. I didn't do anything with them for 2 years (writing my books took all my time). So, I'm even more excited that I can create something beautiful, and not have to spend anything to do it. These are from the super delicious Heather Bailey Freshcut line, with a few Amy Butler Lotus thrown in. The stripe shown on top of the stack will be my binding, and the pink on the very top will be on the backside.

Won't you join us?!