Hey Girls, I'm so excited to finally get to start our Quilt Along--I've been waiting for this fun for quite a while.
First, let me say that I so enjoyed getting to read all of your answers to the tag -- getting to learn a bit more about each of you. And, let me tell you -- you are also very Creative Charming Girls. I really did love all of the names. Thank you so much for sharing.
But, Esther, came up with the name that stole my heart:
Half-Pint. Like Esther, the name reminded me of my childhood days when I used to watch "Little House On The Prairie". It was one of my favorite shows. This was the nickname Charles Ingalls called little Laura -- Half-Pint.
And, since the pieces are so small -- Half Pint seemed to fit perfectly.
Esther -- you win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to our store. I'll e-mail you with the details--Happy Shopping.
Now, let's get this Half-Pint Quilt Along started. Here is a road map of what we'll be doing over the next 6 weeks.
Week 1 - Gather Your Fabric
Week 2 - Cutting the Quilt
Week 3 - Piecing the Quilt Center
Week 4 - Piecing the Borders
Week 5 - Quilting the Quilt
Week 6 - Binding the Quilt
(detailed instructions to complete each part of the quilt will be posted here each Thursday)
Week 7 - 2 Lucky Winners Announced (did I mention I'm heading to Quilt Market soon?? -- hint, hint).
I'll be giving instructions for 2 sizes. The first size is 41" x 41", the size of the quilt sample:
and the second is the lap sized quilt which is 59" x 71".
For the Mini Quilt, You'll Need:
1 3/4 Yards Background Fabric
41 medium/dark strips of fabric that are 2 1/4" x 20" long (you can cut these off of fat quarters from your stash or use jelly roll strips). This fabric will be used for the 9 patches, saw tooth border, and scrappy binding.
Note: I prefer a medium binding. If you prefer a wider binding, use 2 1/2" strips.
For the Lap Quilt, You'll Need:
4 1/4 Yards Background Fabric
48 medium/dark precut 10" squares You can cut these from fabric in your stash or use layer cakes. This fabric will be used for the 9 patches, saw tooth border, and scrappy binding.
Here is my fabric for the Quilt Along
Want to join the fun? Post a comment here letting me know you're in, and also telling me which size quilt you'll be doing. If you're a blogger, post your progress each week on your blog, and comment with your link to that week's post for the Quilt Along each week, (the link to the new post will be placed behind the Quilt Along Logo to the right) -- so that we can all enjoy the fun of following you along.
If you're a non-blogger, then you can e-mail me pictures as we Quilt Along to post here.
This is really going to be SEW FUN -- I can't wait to see your fabrics.
TTFN,
Kelly
Count me in I am going to do it in scraps out of my scrap bins and are not sure what colour way as yet. I will post photos on my blog when I have decided. On my way out to my studio to play !!!!!
Posted by: Jeannette | October 01, 2009 at 07:41 PM
I was wondering what fabric was used for the original half pint giveaway quilt?
Posted by: Rene | October 01, 2009 at 08:10 PM
OK, I'm going to do it lap sized and I'm going to do it Amish style. ALL solid colors with solid black as the background. Will that be ok? I've always wanted to do an Amish style quilt and this is a good pattern for it!
Posted by: Mel | October 01, 2009 at 11:41 PM
I'm in too...haven't decided on colors yet, but will make it a lap quilt. This will be a stash project!
Posted by: Carolyn | October 02, 2009 at 05:06 AM
I'm in...I'll be doing the small one. I still haven't figured out what fabric I'll be using.
Posted by: Michelle | October 02, 2009 at 06:30 AM
I'm doing the smaller one and I think I will make mine with Civil War fabrics.
Funny thing, I posted last month about my grandmother nicknamed Half-Pint. She is the one that taught me handwork. I think I will have to dedicate this quilt to her!
Posted by: Cathi | October 02, 2009 at 07:05 AM
I'm in but haven't decided what fabric I will be using. This is sew much fun!
Love the name "Half Pint"
Thanks Kelly....
Posted by: joan | October 02, 2009 at 07:09 AM
I would love to do this as well. I am not sure how to add the badge to my blog though. Is that required to join in?
Posted by: Dawn-Marie | October 02, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Okay, I'm going to give it a whirl....I honestly don't think I'll get it done in the time frame outlined here, because I hand piece. I'd like to make the lap size quilt and I'll be using 30's reproduction fabrics.
Posted by: Rae Ann | October 02, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Forgot to add I will be making the lap size and I will use my stash.
Posted by: Dawn-Marie | October 02, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Here are my choices for fabric. I am going to make the larger one, just to use up some of this really old fabric. I always tell my husband "fabric never goes bad!" This is living proof I can resurrect old fabric and make something beautiful with it.
Posted by: annieb | October 02, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Oh, wow! I'm usually so bad at coming up with names that I'm stunned that you chose mine, Kelly! I'm honored!
Mel and I are thinking along the same lines because I have some yardage of "Amish black" somewhere in my stash and would like to use it along with pastel solids to do the mini-sized version.
Posted by: Esther | October 02, 2009 at 12:31 PM
I'm in for this one. Am going to use some fabrics from my stash. I am going to do the mini.
Posted by: Colleen | October 02, 2009 at 01:17 PM
I'm going to do the smaller sized one. I'm going to go through my collection of jelly rolls and decide which one to use for this project. The fun has begun!
Posted by: Quilter Going Bananas | October 02, 2009 at 06:45 PM
I plan on joining in on the fun. I think I will make the lap quilt using either the snippets line or cotton blossoms mom line...haven't decided. I am not very good at choosing fabrics for quilts yet. I do have one question...For the lap quilt do we need 2 layer cakes?
Posted by: Rene | October 02, 2009 at 10:09 PM
My fabrics have been posted. Can't wait to get started.
Posted by: Dawn-Marie | October 03, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Count me in! I have a layer cake just hankering to be put to good use...it's by Moda, Maypole, I have to select another 8 fabrics from my stash to make the lap size quilt, will use white as a background since I LOVE the look of it. Haven't decided on a backing YET! Will post pictures on my blog in a bit.
Posted by: Anita in Florida | October 03, 2009 at 09:28 AM
After quite a bit of deliberation.( too many choices!)I have posted my choice of fabric and I will making the lap size.
Merci,
Posted by: Joan Tufts | October 03, 2009 at 04:37 PM
Hey there! The big test is finally over and I'm back! I would love to join this quilt along, but will have to pass again this month :( I have to catch up on everything I wasn't able to do the last few months. I'll be back again soon, promise! I'll be watching tho!
Always,
Katy
Posted by: Katy | October 03, 2009 at 09:35 PM
I thought I posted a comment, but don't see it. I plan to do the quilt along too....I chose lemonade jelly roll for the small quilt....picture on my blog www.monicam-daybyday.blogspot.com
Posted by: Monica Massanyi | October 04, 2009 at 03:06 PM
looking forward to this quiltalong I'm going to make the lap size quilt not too sure what fabric I'll use will check out the stash.
Posted by: Jennyquilts | October 05, 2009 at 12:16 AM
I want to make the half pint... just not sure yet which size. I am afraid I will get behind because I will be traveling a few weeks during this time, but I do want to do it. I want to use fabric from my stash. Not sure which - maybe 30s.
Lucy
Posted by: Lucy | October 06, 2009 at 08:46 PM
new to the group, but so up for quilting along on this project! Wrestling with myself as to the size, but am thinking the lap size!
Can't wait to start
Posted by: Karen | October 07, 2009 at 06:15 AM
I have posted my fabrics on my blog. Colleen
Posted by: Colleen | October 07, 2009 at 08:51 AM
I'm going to quilt along with you all, lap size, I'm so excited !!! I'm not sure about which fabrics I'm gonna use but they'll be all from my stash for sure!!
Thank you so much for this great idea, and I love the name too!! I loved Little House on the Prairie as a child !!
Posted by: Sandy in Buenos Aires | October 07, 2009 at 01:40 PM
OK Kelly, count me in. I'm going to add this to my list and I'll post my fabrics in a few days. I just hope I can keep up.
Posted by: Cora | October 07, 2009 at 06:12 PM
I forgot to say I'll do the mini quilt in my first post. lol Sorry!
Posted by: Cora | October 07, 2009 at 06:18 PM
I need a baby quilt and this will be perfect. I'm going to do the lap size. Thanks Kelly!
Posted by: Carol | October 09, 2009 at 09:37 AM
thanks Kelly for letting me join late. i love the name. and i'm doing the mini.
http://messykaren.blogspot.com/2009/10/half-pint-quilt-along.html
Posted by: Messy Karen | October 16, 2009 at 04:34 AM
I have half of my 9 patches done but I left my memory card at work and took my camera home without it so no pics tonight. I will post pics tomorrow. I will play catch up this weekend.
Posted by: Dawn-Marie | October 22, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Please accept me in the quilt along. My friend told me about this and I have started my lap size quilt. I also would like to join your CGQC, but I don't know how to do that. My friend Rae Ann told me about this site. Thank you
Posted by: Ruth | October 25, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Count me in, although a little late. I will be making the small quilt with my 30's fabric. Can't wait to start!
Posted by: char | November 23, 2011 at 08:24 PM