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Be sure to keep reading so you can see which quilt sample I chose to make from Nancy’s AWESOME new book! Drum Roll, Please! …………………………………….
My name is StitchinJenny and this is where I blog about all the fun things I’m doing as an educator at my favorite sewing shop:
Humble Sewing Center/SewVac Outlet
This week, I’m taking part in Nancy Zieman’s Blog Tour to help get the word out about her latest book. Let me tell you, it’s FULL of great quilt projects that will delight the novice to the expert quilter with it’s easy to follow instructions and tips. You are definitely going to want your own copy of this one!
PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
Enter to Win a FREE Copy of Nancy’s Newest Book!!!
Would you like a chance to win a free copy of Quick Column Quilts? Just leave a comment on this blog post and a random winner will be chosen from the comments at the end of Nancy’s blog tour on Sept. 17th. We will ship your book to you once we receive our copy from the publisher!
MORE PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!!!
Nancy Zieman will be hosting a grand giveaway of 15 prizes!!! If you would like to enter to win PLEASE follow the instructions below:
Readers must comment on Nancy’s September 4th blog posting to qualify for the giveaways. Click this link and make a comment on her quick column-quilts post. http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/blog-tour/quick-column-quilts/
I chose to make the Happy-Go-Lucky Chevron Column Quilt:
First, I had to decide on which fabrics to use. I got these fun prints from my designer friend, Erin Schlosser.
Then I had to cut the fabrics into strips as directed in the handy dandy instructions.
Next, I sewed the strips together using Nancy’s method to create a staircase effect. This helped eliminate waste when creating the chevron columns…. See next photo for my fabric “Stairs”
Part of my Downstairs Strips! I love those big,colorful flowers….
Once my strips were sewn together, I followed Nancy’s very clear instructions for cutting my “Stairs” into what would become the chevron columns.
My first Chevron column!
Once I had all my chevron columns prepared, I needed to decide on a final layout for my quilt. Preparing the columns was so easy. There’s some cool steps involved that save fabric and give great results.
Next, I stitched the narrow strips in between and around the columns.
I love how this quilt top turned out!
So, I must confess, I’m not done with the final steps such as adding the batting, backing, binding, and actually QUILTING my quilt. (Yes, I’m one of those quilters who loves to make the tops and procrastinates the finishing….)
BUT, I was relieved to see that Nancy included a lot of helpful illustrations and instructions to help newbie quilters like myself get this job done and done WELL! I’m looking forward to finishing this and improving my skills in the process.
If you’d like to see more from Nancy’s Blog Tour, just visit the links below:
Here is a listing of all the wonderful bloggers on the Quick Column Quilts Blog Tour:
09/04/14 Nancy Zieman
09/05/14 Quilt Taffy and Simple Simon & Co.
09/06/14 Diary of a Quilter and Stitchin Jenny
09/07/14 A Woman a Day and Craizee Corner
09/08/14 Jina Barney Designz, Lilac Lane Patterns, and Totally Stitchin’
09/09/14 Esch House Quilts and The Cottage Mama
09/10/14 Designs in Machine Embroidery and Pat Sloan
09/12/14 Happy Valley Primitives, Doohikey Designs, and Quilt in a Day
09/13/14 Quilt Dad and Just Arting Around
09/14/14 Lazy Girl Designs and Marie-Madeline Studio
09/15/14 Always Expect Moore and Polka Dot Chair
09/16/14 Amy Lou Who Sews and Riley Blake Designs
09/17/14 Indygo Junction and Amy’s Creative Side
Thanks for reading!
Jenny Gabriel alter ego: StitchinJenny
Hi Jenny, I love the fabric you chose for your quilt and that pattern is great. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. I am like you in the being a topper. I love making tops but I hardly ever finish them.
Great Chevron quilt! Fabulous fabric you used! thank you!
Your chevron quilt top looks great! I would love to try that pattern.
Love this quilt. Looks like a great new book.
Nice fabrics and you made it look as easy as Nancy does!
Love your chevron fabric choices! It shows me that a few special prints work well with solids to make an exciting quilt! I seldom use solids as I am afraid it will make the project look dull.
I have never made a chevron quilt. I like that she shows fabric saving tips in her instructions. Great quilt.
Very nice quilt. I also am more of a topper than a finisher.
A great quilt.
Love the quilt…got to get the book!
I love these pictures! Cannot wait to try the techniques!
Looks like an interesting book! great quilt you made.
this looks like a great way to get a chevron quilt. I too am a “topper”, I have a stack of tops that are done, who knows if they will ever become a quilt, but for now, I like to just look at them and admire what I have accomplished 🙂
Terrific chevron column quilt. This book looks like a winner to me.
A stunning quilt and the book looks inspiring!
It’s so fun following this tour! I like the pattern you made.
I’m with you I have a whole stack waiting to be quilted. It turned out wonderful.
I like the black in the chevron quilt…really stylin’ crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Loving your Quilt! ‘Specially the Fabrics you used!!! Besautiful!! Can’t wait to see all finished! I am pretty new to quilty world too…Want/neeeed…to learn how to FMQ on my regular machine…and am such a chicken! lol Stitch in Ditch is only kind I have done.
I LOVE your quilt top – the colors are perfect for that pattern! I can relate to the making quilt tops and procrastinating the quilting – I’m the worlds worst!!
Lovely quilt. Looks like it would be a great stash buster.
Dear Liz,
You are the winner of the Quick Column Quilts Book give-away!!!!!!
Contact me at hsc.jennyg@gmail.com with your mailing address and I’ll ship this out to you!
Thank you so much for participating in the blog tour!
Happy Stitching!!!!
Jenny Gabriel alter ego: StitchinJenny
You made it look so easy, nice job!
Yay! you made the quilt i want to make first! It’s beautiful! you even used colors i love, so its like a sneak peek into the future for me… thanks!
I would love to try one of these chevron quilts– looks simple and fun! Thanks for the chance to win!
Lovely quilt! Thanks for the giveaway!
Your chevron quilt is so beautiful — such an inspiration for me to make one too!
I am also a procrastinator when it comes to quilting. I really need to improve.
Love the colors on your quilt. I usually don’t buy quilt books but I may have to buy this one!! Thank you for the opportunity to win one!
your quilt turned out lovely!
I love your Chevron quilt. It looks fun and easy to make.
I love the black you used for the background. I am a new quilter and am looking for an easy project.
Your chevron tutorial makes it look very easy. I am a new quilter and have made several tops but have not quilted any by myself yet.
I love this series of quilts. So striking!
I adore your colorful chevron quilt, it is so cheerful. Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway.
Hi Jenny! Great job on picking the colors of your quilt . . . I’m like you . . . great at making tops . . . but not so great at quilting them. I’m ready to start pawing new, beautiful fabric for my next project!
Love, love love the chevron pattern! And the fabrics are adorable! Thanks for the contest 🙂
Love your quilt! I need to try sewing a column quilt!
Good job on your quilt. I think this would be a great book. Thanks!
I especially like the ombre fabrics you used – it really makes the quilt for me. Hmmmm…I think I need to get some of those!
I would love to be the winner of this book! I love how the quilt turned out!