Between Charming Friends Quilt Along

A couple of things before we get to the Quilt Along!  First, THANK YOU so much for your supportive comments on my transition!  I was so very touched by all of your responses - and I'm in process of responding to each one of you personally - thank you, really, thank you!!! 

And, our Charming Friend Kris of Dandelion Quilts is hosting a really fun Tote Bag Swap - be sure to check it out so you don't miss the fun!

Quilt Along

Alright - I'm VERY excited about this particular Quilt Along:

Reason I'm So Exicted - #1

This quilt was designed by Darlene of Quilting Daze - and Darlene and I will be co-hosting this quilt along together. 

You all may remember, that back in March, I made a quilt top called "Between Friends"

that our Charming Friend Darlene of Quilting Daze had designed and shared on her blog!

Well, I'd been thinking about doing another Quilt Along - and thought - how cute would it be to do a mini-version of Darlene's quilt, to make it with Charm Packs,

and call the quilt "Between Charming Friends"!

So, I e-mailed Darlene - and she graciously agreed to let us use her pattern! WOO HOO - thank you Darlene!

Now - quilts don't always go as planned - and my border fabric didn't look right!  So, I e-mailed Darlene - and we decided to go with a piano key border for the mini-version - which we think turned out pretty cute!

Okay - the quilt is about 31" x 36" finished - and ISN'T IT CUTE??? 

I love this pattern for several reasons - it's such a quick and easy quilt, but it looks like it took quite a bit of work - and I can't think of any fabric that wouldn't look really cute in it!

THANK YOU DARLENE - FOR SHARING YOUR CREATIVITY WITH US!

Reason I'm So Excited - #2

I already have two, very special people - in fact, the two most important women in my life - signed up to join us in this Quilt Along

 

That's right - my mom, Kathy, and my daughter, Kate will be joining us for the Quilt Along!

And, I am so stinking excited to get to share the joy of quilting with both of them - I tell ya!  In fact, I hope we "Three Musketeers" (we've taken many girl outings and trips together - and that's what we call ourselves) are starting what will be many years of sewing together!

Quilt Along Schedule

Week 1 - Gathering Your Fabric

Week 2 - Cutting Instructions

Week 3 - Piecing the Blocks

Week 4 - Assembling Quilt Top

Week 5 - Quilting

Week 6 - Binding

Week 7 - Catch Up Week

Week 8 - Quilt Along Parade of Quilts

Two Options

You can make either the mini-version (instructions will be posted each week here), or the larger version (following Darlene along on her blog - and you can find the pattern HERE!).

Alright - Let's Get Our Fabric Together

(this is my mom's fabric)!
 

For the mini-version, you'll need:

2 Charm Packs or 84 precut 5" squares

1 1/4 Yards Light/Background Fabric (for background, inner border & binding)

1 1/8 Yards Backing

Feel free to use fabric from your stash - and everyone (whether you're a club member or not) is welcome to participate!

(this is Kate's fabric!)

Alright - who's in for the fun? Darlene and I are so looking forward to quilting along with you!

Oh, and - AS PROMISED - no tiny, one inch finished Half-Square Triangles this time LOL!!!

TTFN,

Kelly

Comments

[Carol]

Kelly, I love the mini version, I'm so dang excited. Thank you so much for doing this and it uses charm packs, awesome!

[annieb]

I'm in! Now I am running upstairs to decide what to use. I do happen to have some charm packs in mind....

[call me crazy]

Oh this sounds fun and I love that mini! I'm in as time allows~ ;-)

[Michelle]

I'm in too! I love it! Now I just have to figure out which one to make - big or mini?

I just think it's great that your Mom & Kate will be joining in on the fun!

[Lisa]

Oh I am so in! I love your Swell quilt, so pretty! I wish that fabric was easier to find now.
Off to figure out what fabric to use....
☺

[kim]

I'm in Im in I'm in!!! This looks alot like the quilt ive already made, but this time ill do it in some bright colors.

http://kimmiesquilts.blogspot.com/

[Darlene]

OMG, Kelly, this is really going to be a ton of fun. The Mini version is adorable.

I'm off to post on my blog about this fun project. :-)

[Quilter Going Bananas]

I think this is an excellent way to sew along with my friends, whoo hoo! I'm in, I'm in!!!

[Dawn H]

I need to stash reduce and make a gift at the same time... add me to the list......got the fabric...to much of it really he he.... and will add it to my blog sidebar... thanks Kelly... and a great pic of your mum and DD..
Hugs Dawn x x x

[Joan]

Hi mom and Katie! Welcome aboard!
Thanks Kelly and Darlene for doing this quilt along. I am going to make the quilt but I probably will not be able to follow the process every week as I have a very hectic June which takes me away from my sewing quarters. I love the pattern! Now I am off to decide which fabric to make it in. This is the fun part! ♥♥♥

[Becky in Georgia]

This looks like so much fun!!! Love the look of Darlene's quilt. I do have some layer cakes I won in a give-away. June is wild, but I'm in. Love online sew-alongs! Thanks so much for organizing this one! How wonderful that your Mom and daughter are participating. I have just sons:) No way they'll join me in this, but they do confiscate quilts they like.

[Beatrice]

I'm in Kelly, I love the mini version.

[Laura]

Would love to participate in the smaller quilt. Have just bought two charm packs so have the perfect fabric. Many thanks,
Laura
Dublin, Ireland

[Carol]

I'm in...I love the little one...I have a big one and it's probably my favorite quilt. I may just do another big one too. YIPPEE! This will be so much fun!

[Stefanie]

How fun Kelly!

Glad to see that you have brought two more special quilters to the group.

Welcome Mom & Katie!

XOXO,
Stefanie

[Cathi]

Okay, I'm in on this one. I've admired Darlene's pattern since she first blogged about it a year ago. Now I have to be held accountable to make it!

[sherri]

Can't wait...I want to make the little one for my sewing room!

[Rene]

Well phooey! I am not going to get to participate this time. I am not going to be able to sew much in the month of June at all. It is a darling quilt. Can't wait to see all the finishes!

[Dawn-Marie]

Hmmm I think the quilt I am making now leaves just enough fabric in the fq's for this quilt as well. Will have to go hoe and check. I would do the full size one though. I can't wait to see how your Mom's turns out I just love Butterfly Garden

[Liz M.]

I knew there was a reason for buying those 2 fruitcake charm packs.... :)

[Mary Flynn]

Oops...don't think my comment is listed.
What I was saying....think it is fantastic that you are both doing this together. I remember Darlene's pattern when she first posted it...I saved it...for someday....now you have a smaller version too..wonderful!!

[Cheryl Bugelski]

Thanks for including non-members. Looking foward to making my first quilt.

[Dandelion Quilts]

Oh, I like that so much. It is so tempting. However, I still am in the midst of the jelly roll quilt along and I still haven't joined any of my blocks from the other pinwheel quilt along and I have my schnibbles I want to do along with several other "summer" projects....so I will have to think about it. But it is really cute. What a great design, Darlene! And a good idea, Kelly!

[Polly]

OK, I'm in, Kelly! Do we need to sign up somewhere? VERY cute quilt!!

[Sunny]

Count me in! I missed out on the last QAL, but loved the quilt so much that I had to make one later. Looking forward to quilting along this time.

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

For sure Kelly! Thinking I'm going to make the large one.

[Michelle @ Shee Designs]

I am so in!

[annie]

I am in....sew much fun!!! There are a few weeks I will be MIA ( vacation, you know), but I know if I do the small one I will be able to catch up. BTW....hugs to you Kelly for this wonderful club. NOt only have I met a sweet friend in you, but I have made SOOOO many other wonderful sewing friends too. What a blessing!!!

[Joan]

I finally decided on the fabric and posted it ... I decided to make the mini quilt....Thanks again Kelly for getting us all together...

[Barbara York]

Hey Kelly - count me in for the little one. I have a great nephew due in July so plan to make this one for him. I found some really cute charm packs with a sailing theme and plan on using them along with some cute white with tiny little pale blue dots for the background fabric. I am going to do one extra border to make it just a little bigger. OOOOOOOH this is going to be fun. I am ready and raring to go.
Barbara in Amarillo, TX

[Dawn-Marie Fahey]

I have so much fabric left over from the last quilt along that I am going to use that up. This will be fun.

http://friendshiparoundthefire.blogspot.com/2010/06/another-monday-and-quilt-along.html

[Michelle]

I finally decided on my fabric...
http://thel7quiltco.blogspot.com/2010/06/between-charming-friends-quilt-along.html

[Ariane]

Okay! My daughter and I are in. We are both going to make the smaller version. My daughter "B-sew cute" got two "Sweet" charm packs as a gift from a fellow blogger. I'm going to use my "make life.." charm packs. This will be fun. A nice mother daughter project.

[Tammy Parker]

Oh that is just adorable made little!! I am in...but will start after the 11th, when hopefully I will have a life back :) Can't wait!!

[Michelle]

Hello Kelly, I am new here but count me in! I LOVE the pattern and my brain is already churning with ideas..... Hmmmmmm....civil war repros or ultra modern black and white with say lime green??!? decisions decisions!

[Kaaren]

Count me in, Kelly. I'm opting for the mini since that seems to be the kick I'm on at the moment.

[dawn]

I'm new to quilt alongs but it sounds like fun! I'm going to do the mini! Thanks for sponsoring this!

[Mama Spark]

I left a comment on Darlene's blog and I will be joining you guys but I have already begun her pattern and am doing it as a leaders and enders project to use up some of my squares from a previous project. Therefore I will probably not finish with you all. I will keep track of everyone though and have fun!

[Sinta Renee]

Where have I been? I am in on this for sure! (forget the wedding planning) I loved Darlene's quilt when I had seen it on her blog a while back... so a mini has got to be doable, right? I'm going to pick and cut my fabric as soon as I get home today Kelly! You are awesome!

[Judy Trott]

I have posted about your Quilt Along on my blog (www.jayteespatchworkplace.blogspot.com) along with pictures of my fabrics.

[Jaytee]

How do you join Charming Girls & Guys???

[Lynn Koeppen]

I'd like to join in. The only trouble is I will have to open the charm packs to use. That is hard for me to do!

[Wendy in Montana]

I thought I added my name to this last night, but see I missed it. ... please count me in! :o)

[Ulla]

I think this could be for me!

[SheilaC]

OK, I am going to give this a try!!

Thanks for hosting this sew along and opening it to everyone :)

SheilaC

[Frummie Sommers]

I would love to join. I was given a 5" jelly roll of 30's fabric. I just have to go get some white on Monday.

[Frummie Sommers]

By the way I have to make 2. My daughters friend is have twins in October, one of each.

[Gran - Knot-y Embroidery Lady]

I was so excited about your Quilt Along that I forgot to tell you to count me in - please! I even posted about it on my blog after reading MamaSparks blog. I will be making a mini. I so excited!

[Pat]

Better late than never! Mini.

[Heidi]

Just found this from Mary's blog and would love to join in if I may? I am also seeing your blog for the first time and enjoying it. I am quilting another QAL project and this would be great fun to start now.

Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi

[Annie Dunn]

Hello I would love to join in and use scrappy squares. How do I join, I am not in Facebook, twitter or the other. Thank you so much, Annie in Saudi Arabia

[Linda Jeter]

I will be joining in also, volunteered in a quilt shop a couple years back so you can just imagine what I have in my stash...

lots of charm packs!! I will be doing the mini version...

Thanks for doing this quilt along,
Linda J
VA

[Karen King]

I'd like to join in as well, this is my first time to your Blob and it looks like a fun place to visit regularly. When do we start? I have some charm packs and plenty of jelly rolls, so I'm all set - may do both sizes, just for fun.

Karen in Wisconsin

[carol c]

PLEASE tell me how big is the mini going to finish out at

[Ann at Prairie Primrose]

I'm going to look at what I have in my stash. I'd like a cute little easy quilt to make right now! I'll post on my blog in a few days my progress!

[Lydia]

I would love to join in so count me in! This looks like it is going to be fun.

Lydia from Canada

[Nancy]

Welll....I've never done a 'Quilt Along' before but Mary Flynn of Quilt Hollow posted about this and I think this darling quilt would make a really great table topper, so I'm going to give it a try. Can't promise I can keep up (health issues) BUT, I'm going to give it my best effort. Since today is Father's Day I won't be sewing, but later this evening I'm going to select fabric from my stash and I'll be on my way. Thank's so much for inviting everyone. I'm very excited about this. WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! *sorry, couldn't help myself* Now, I don't have a blog, so it just occured to me...can I still join in? If so, do I just email you the pictures?

[Judy Parker]

Well I have never quilted along with a blog but now must be the time...I am in and ready..I have tons of charm packs..thanks

[natderueil]

Hope it's not too late to join? I just fell in love with this quilt along! Just hope I have enough time to keep the rythm!

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