Carol and I are so excited to get this party started! Hope you all are excited about joining us in the
"Simple Things" quilt along. Everyone is welcome to participate with us. Please feel free to use
We have two versions for you to chose from! There is the larger version that Carol made:
it is 72" x 72". You can find the fabric requirements for the larger version HERE! And, I made the smaller version
which is 38" x 38".
I was chatting with Carol on the phone, and asked her if she'd like to work together to design a quilt for our quilt along. She sent me a couple of blocks, I added a couple of blocks - and voila! We have two fun quilts.
Each week for the next several weeks, we'll post instructions for completing the quilt! This week we're giving you the fabric requirements, next week cutting . . . until we get to the binding. We're going to take it slow - so that everyone can relax and enjoy the process! In the end, we'll have a parade and a prize drawing for those who complete their quilt tops!
Fabric Requirements for "Simple Things" (Mini):
62 Charm Squares or 5" Squares (or equivalent)
2 Yards Background Fabric
5/8 Yard Red Dot Fabric for Star Points, Buttons, & Binding
1 Skeen Red Embroidery Floss (optional)
20 - 1/2" Fabric Covered Buttons (or Regular Buttons)
1 1/4 Yards Backing
I used "Sew Cherry" fabric by Riley Blake (with Red Essential Dot & Bella Solid White for the background). Carol used Minick & Simpson fabric from her stash by Moda.
This quilt (both the making of it - and the giving / keeping / displaying / snuggling of it) was intended to remind us that it really is just the "Simple Things" in life that bring us true joy - a chat on the phone with a friend, tasting good food, traveling, laughing, dancing, singing, time with family, etc.
So, as you shop (your stash or for new fabric), stitch and quilt along with us - we hope that you'll remember the "Simple Things" that bring you joy - and take time from your busy lives to enjoy them!
Here's to another fun quilt along!
TTFN,
Kelly
WooHoo!!! I love both quilts - ya done good!!!!
Posted by: Darlene | June 02, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Kelly, those are beautiful quilts! I may just have to see what my stash holds ... wait ... wait ... I do believe I have a couple of very Lovely charm packs I recently received ... could it be destiny??? LOL Luv & Hugz! W
Posted by: WendyMT | June 02, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Adorable Kelly! You two are so talented!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | June 02, 2011 at 01:06 PM
Beautiful quilts. Do we need to sign up, or just quilt along??
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 02, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Wow Kelly, I would love to join in...I know I have all I need in my stash. I won a 5 lb box of various sized strips from Minnick and Simpson a while back and have them all sorted and ready to press. Beautiful leftover sales rep scraps from American Banner Rose and they range from 1" to 8" wide, stacks and stacks of them, all are width of fabric, so that would work. I also still have my "Happy" FQB, minus a very small amount used for tiny project. THEN, I just received 24 FQ's of Rosalie Quinlan's Sweet Broderie line. So you see, I'm all set for either size and my biggest problem will be choosing, LOL. One question though, how long does it last? We are going to the Grand Canyon in less than 2 weeks, to meet my brother and SIL for some great sight seeing and catch up time. Haven't seen them since dad passed away in 1998 so it's been a while. Anyway, I've written a book as usual but wanted to find out any more particulars you can give me. Big Hugs...
Posted by: Nancy | June 02, 2011 at 01:36 PM
OMGOSH! That's all I can say right now...and I can't stop giggling!!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | June 02, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Oh how exciting and I love both quilts! I'll have to go see what I have in my stash.
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | June 02, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Going to check my stash, but I am not sure which one I will make yet.
Posted by: annieb | June 02, 2011 at 03:35 PM
I think I will make a size inbetween the two - I have fabrics already to go.
Posted by: Sharon | June 02, 2011 at 03:46 PM
These are GREAT!!! It's going to be hard to pick one.
Posted by: kimland | June 02, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Both quilts are gosh darn CA-UTE!!!
Posted by: Mary Flynn | June 02, 2011 at 05:12 PM
Wow! both quilts are beautiful. I just can't fit it into my schedule right now, darn. Maybe at the end of summer, thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Marj | June 02, 2011 at 06:10 PM
School is out tomorrow! WHOOHOO! I haven't touched my sewing machine for quilting for over a month. I do have projects to do for gifts--This would be for me! Count me in on the mini version.
Posted by: Linda Schrankel | June 02, 2011 at 06:47 PM
You guys are wonderful - those quilts are just lovely! Not going to join in but I'll be cheering you on, girl!
Posted by: Allie | June 02, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Oh gosh, Kelly, I just love both quilts so much! You and Carol did a wonderful job, I really can't decide between the two, I may just have to make both☺ I so love all the words you embroidered too. I think this quilt would be perfect hanging in my sewing room☺
So count me in!
Posted by: Lisa | June 02, 2011 at 07:28 PM
Oh, I just love your quilt...and the inspiration behind it. I think I will just have to quilt along with you!
Posted by: Wendy | June 02, 2011 at 08:38 PM
I love it Kelly! With my daughter's wedding less than 2 months away, it may take me a while to do this but I'm in. I love the border and the embroidered words are a great reminder of keeping life simple. Thanks!
Posted by: dawn | June 03, 2011 at 06:41 AM
How beautiful!! I can't wait to get started. You ladies are so great!!
Posted by: Shannon | June 03, 2011 at 11:01 AM
I love both quilts and I have to choose which Charm Pack I want to use now. I have had these sitting in my stash for a few weeks now not knowing what I was going to do with them other than just look at them and now I can make a gorgeous quilt. Thanks Kelly :)
Posted by: Vicki ♥ | June 03, 2011 at 02:37 PM
I think both of your quilts are super. I'm joining you. The simple things are everything sometimes.
Posted by: Joanna | June 03, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Oh Kellie these are gorgeous!...may have to make this one too...like I need to start another project NOT... but this tempting...yep think I will...
Hugs Dawn x x x
Posted by: Dawn | June 03, 2011 at 09:07 PM
I am so excited about this quilt along. The quilts are both so wonderful. I have three charm packs of Friends and Flowers staring at me as I write this, so I know what I'll be using. Thanks to you two for a great idea and such a cute button.
Posted by: Cheryl | June 04, 2011 at 07:51 AM
I'm so excited about this quilt along. I was going to make the big one but then decided that I love the little one and it's more doable for me at this time. I'm even going to use the Sew Cherry fabric like you did.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | June 04, 2011 at 10:09 AM
You girls have been busy. So cute. Love the fabric choices. Unfortunately, I am so behind on my projects that I will have to sit this one out. But, I will enjoy the show. :)
Okay,Kel, I have a question...I am afraid I have been a bad sewer, blogger, club member...but I am hoping to have some time freed up in 1 more week. Am I suppose to be posting goals? Or can I just sew whatever my heart desires on a whim? What am I suppose to do, so I can back on track here. :) Have a great week...
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | June 05, 2011 at 07:04 AM
I am so excited to be back and I wouldn't miss this stitch a long! Thanks Raven
Posted by: Raven Holbrook | June 05, 2011 at 10:34 PM
i'm in. i had so much fun last time.
Posted by: Messy Karen | June 07, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Hey Kelly!! I love your fabrics!! And I love the sentiments...something I need to keep in my in mind and my heart right now. I've never done a quilt a long...wondering if I'm up to it....oh what the heck....I'll give it a try!
Deb
at clutteredquilter.blogspot.com
Posted by: Deb | June 07, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Wow! I am looking at my layer cakes for Carol's version and then my charms for your version. Both are fantastic and I could not choose which one to make so "Go Big or Stay Home" I am going top make both:)Thanks Kelly:)
Posted by: Joan | June 07, 2011 at 05:59 PM
I am new to you blog. I came by way of Quilting Daze Blog. :) Both quilts are so pretty and I have been wanting to do a R,W,B table topper so I just may join in and make the smaller version. Thanks for doing this. I have only done one other quilt along. It was a pin wheel quilt done by Rachel of psiquilt. Looking forward to the next post!!!! :)
Posted by: Chris | June 07, 2011 at 09:00 PM
Beautiful quilt. What a fun quilt-along. I'd love to join, but I'm going to have to pass due to schedule conflicts. I do look forward to following along and being inspired by the beautiful creations that everyone makes.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted by: SewCalGal | June 07, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Well, I like this design and I just finished two other QALs so I think I will join in on this one. Smaller version should keep me busy.
thanks cathy
Posted by: Cathy Robillard | June 10, 2011 at 05:52 AM
I love these quilts, off to get some Sew cherry fabric.
Thanks
Posted by: pat | June 15, 2011 at 05:05 AM
I wanted to try to join in and keep up, but I am not promising anything. Added my link to the cut pieces. So hopefully tomorrow I will sew. thanks this looks like a lot of fun. I do love a QAL!!
cathy
Posted by: Cathy R | June 22, 2011 at 01:10 PM
Hi,
I'm Claudia from Italy,I discovered your blog now and you have many ideas very beatiful!!
I like this quilt very much,where I can find the pattern to realize it,you have finished it already?
Thank you,Claudia.
P.S.
Sorry for my very bad english.....
my blog is www.mycreationsroom.blogspot.com
Posted by: Quilter74 C | October 18, 2011 at 03:10 AM