This is my first Fun & Done project.  I can’t believe I waited so long to try one of these.  The pattern comes with instructions for several sizes.  Just to get started and for some quick gratification, I’m going to make the table runner.   Fun & Done! Quilting Chit Chat is ranked as a beginner pattern.  If you are trying to choose a pattern you will find a ranking on the Prairie Sky Quilting FAQ page.  Susan also talks there about the Batting Buddy, a helpful template set that will make a fast project even faster.

The fabrics first selected for this project included a full yard of medium for the block background, but that’s been changed.  We’re going for a scrappy look by using four different mediums for the block background.  The combination of Thimbleberries and Jo Morton creams and browns should make the table runner just right for fall and winter use.

 The first step was to sew these pieces. Done.  Believe it or not, the next sewing step is also a quilting step. Back to the sewing room… updates soon!

Our next post will be a giveaway post.  Stay tuned!

Prairie Sky Quilting is the home of innovative quilt patterns by Susan Nelson.  We’re going to be talking about Prairie Sky Quilting and Susan Nelson this week and next week.  There will be a giveaway.  An interview with Susan will be posted.  And you can “watch” one of the FUN & DONE! quilt patterns be put together!  So check back often!

The Fun & Done series is a group of patterns that feature a quilt-as-you-go technique.  As you sew the blocks you are also doing the quilting.  Sew the blocks together and you are done!  Fun & Done!  Each design offers instructions for several sizes.   Wouldn’t it be nice to make this Blooming Blossoms Quilt Pattern and be finished quilting when you finish putting the blocks together?!

The Triple Expresso series celebrates layout options.  Do you remember the first time you spread out all your blocks for a quilt and tried to decide what layout you preferred?  Were you amazed at the different options and results?  Triple Expresso patterns expand on that fun.   You’ll make three simple blocks and chose from three very different layouts.  It’s hard to believe the different looks all originate from the same three blocks.  The pattern above is called “Here There & Everywhere“.  Isn’t it amazing that these different looks all come from the same three blocks?!

Have you made any of Prairie Sky Quilting’s patterns?  Post pics of your quilts on our QuiltersWarehouse Facebook page so we can oooh and ahhh.  Everybody likes “show & tell”.

NOTE:  This has been reposted as the first post from last week had a broken link.   Giveaway deadline has been extended.

Two more patterns from Jenny Foltz Quilt Design to be given away. And all you have to do is comment on this post. How easy is that?!

Do you have a Dance Star in your family? This is a great way to show your support. I’ll bet even little girls that aren’t in dance class yet would love to have one of these hanging in their room.

Can’t you just see this quilt, Touch Of The East, in batiks? A 32.5″ x 40.5″ twelve block wallhanging with an Asian flare. The pattern includes directions for a folded Kimono girl embellishment.

Just leave a comment on this post before midnight Thursday 11/4 (central time). A random number generator will select a winner from the comments.

Giveaway open to US residents only.

If you want to see more of Jenny Foltz Quilt Design patterns visit QuiltersWarehouse

Two more patterns from Jenny Foltz Quilt Design to be given away.  And all you have to do is comment on this post.  How easy is that?! 

Do you have a Dance Star in your family?  This is a great way to show your support.  I’ll bet even little girls that aren’t in dance class yet would love to have one of these hanging in their room. 

Can’t you just see this quilt, Touch Of The East, in batiks?  A 32.5″ x 40.5″ twelve block wallhanging with an Asian flare.  The pattern includes directions for a folded Kimono girl embellishment.

Just leave a comment on this post before midnight Sunday (central time).  A random number generator will select a winner from the comments.

Giveaway open to US residents only.

If you want to see more of Jenny Foltz Quilt Design patterns visit QuiltersWarehouse

Here’s a few questions that Jenny shared answers to recently…

How did you get started quilting?

I made my first quilt as a part of my Master of Fine Arts graduation show from illustrations I had drawn and printed on fabric.   

The first quilt I designed for others was a “Sewing Tools” block of the month for my quilt guild.  I turned it into my first pattern “Tool Time”.    (This is one of the patterns in the current giveaway…. leave a comment on the previous post for a chance to win this pattern and one other.)

 What prompted you to start designing patterns?

A local quilt shop owner, Toni Steere (who is now my designer partner in Wing and a Prayer Design) encouraged me to write a pattern and she told me she would sell it in her store.  I met Amy Bradley of Amy Bradley Designs and asked her a million questions about the quilting pattern business and just dove in.  I started going to Quilt Market in Minneapolis in the Spring of 2005.

What is your favorite method of quilting?

My favorite method is appliqué because I can easily translate drawing into quilts! 

What part of the quilting process do you like best?

Designing!

Can you tell us about a typical work day?

My work day is mostly composed of designing and writing directions and filling orders. I covet my sewing time because it is so little. I do make all my own samples though.

Your sports wallhangings are great… how did you come up with the idea?

My husband put the bug in my head that I needed some sports quilts. So I thought of all the kids that are in sports and I came up with a quick wall hanging that could be customized with the child’s name, team name, number
and team colors.

Where do you get your inspiration for your other designs?

I have three boys so all my “boy” patterns came from their influence!

Sounds like a family affair!  Thanks for spending some time with us Jenny, and at such a busy time, what with Quilt Market starting in a few days.  We look forward to seeing your new designs!

You have a chance to win two patterns from Jenny Foltz Quilt Design.  Jenny has designed lots of fun quilt patterns that have an added plus.  Many will either boost the feelings of the little sports fans you know, foster their dreams, or feed their playfulness.  What more could you ask for?!

Rev ‘Em Up is one of the playful patterns. Most little boys love cars (big boys too!).  This pattern can finished as a twin size or full size.  Personalize by using favorite racer colors and numbers.

And here’s one for our playroom.  We love our tools as much as the guys love theirs. We just don’t grunt about ours. Tool Time Quilt has all our favorites plus a few quilt blocks.

Leave a comment on this post before Thursday noon (central time) and you’ll have a chance to win both of these patterns.   A random number generator will select the winner.

U.S. residents only.