Saturday, 17 January 2015

Herringbone Quilt and Fabric Giveaway


Being a mum of young boys with not much time to sew I recently started using a number of quilt-as-you go techniques when I was in need of a quick quilt. I must say one of my all time favourites is Maureen Cracknell's Herringbone quilt. You can find the brilliant tutorial here. This is  super quick project for a decent size quilt that uses long batting panels and 2.5 inch strips.

I am always making quilts for others and wanted something for me this time to sit with on the couch of an evening. I had a beautiful set of fat quarters from Tanya Whelan's Dolce collection on hand that was begging to be used.


Given the brightness and busyness of these fabrics I decided to bind with a simple black and white stripe which I think finished the quilt of beautifully.


My beautiful quilt made over the weekend now sits on my couch ready for me to snuggle under each night and I love it !!

To celebrate my quilt finish and thank the wonderful Maureen Cracknell for her great tutorial I'm teaming up with my sponsor the Fat Quarter Shop to give away FOURTEEN prints of fat quarter cuts of Maureen Cracknell's latest range "Wild and Free. " Isn't it just amazing !!!

http://www.fatquartershop.com/wild-and-free-fat-quarter-bundle


GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

1. To be in the draw simply leave a comment on this post (one entry). I'd love to know what you would make with this gorgeous bundle.

2. My followers get a second entry. If you follow me on Instagram just let me know by making a separate comment to record that entry (optional extra entry).

That's 2 possible entries. The draw will take place at 8pm (Australia - EDT) on Sunday 18 January 2015, and the winner picked at Random. The winner will be announced by edit to this blog post and will also be contacted by email.

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE. If you are a no reply or anonymous commenter, please remember to include your email address in your comment !

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GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED
 
Thank you to everyone who entered the Giveaway !! Mr Random says the lucky winner is....
 
Comment #60
 
 
 
Congratulations Kathy !! Kathy has been contacted by email.
 
http://www.fatquartershop.com/

The Fat Quarter Shop, founded in 2003 by Kimberly Jolly,  brings you the best selection of Fat Quarter bundles but also yardage, pre-cuts, notions, patterns, books, BOMs and more.

 
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We hope you enjoy visiting the Fat Quarter Shop's sites!!

Till next time....happy sewing....

xx Jenny
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81 comments

  1. Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl17 January 2015 at 03:23

    With 14 fat quarter, I think I could make a really fun lap sized quilt, but I'd probably want to make a pattern based on the fabric. I love that the bundle has solids in it.

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  2. Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl17 January 2015 at 03:23

    I follow your blog using Bloglovin'.

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  3. Shauna17 January 2015 at 03:36

    Ohh I love that fabric, and I would love to use it in a cross quilt I am making, I think it would look great!!!

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  4. Shauna17 January 2015 at 03:36

    I follow you on instagram and bloglovin

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  5. Ruth17 January 2015 at 03:41

    Something landscape with applique horses!

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  6. Ruth17 January 2015 at 03:41

    I follow on feedly!

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  7. Katharine Yates17 January 2015 at 05:08

    I have been wanting to try that herringbone qayg tutorial, this looks great! If I won the bundle, I think I'd make a star quilt. Thanks for the giveaway! Kateyates87 at gmail dot com

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  8. Katharine Yates17 January 2015 at 05:08

    I follow you on bloglovin

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  9. Christine S17 January 2015 at 06:18

    Your quilt is beautiful! I love Maureen's work and I would try just what you did with this bundle!

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  10. Christine S17 January 2015 at 06:19

    I follow with bloglovin and facebook

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  11. Val's Quilting Studio17 January 2015 at 12:50

    Love the striped border! FOund your blog from hosting TGIFF and I'm glad I did! I'm a new bloglovin follower!

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  12. Val's Quilting Studio17 January 2015 at 12:51

    If I were lucky enough to win I think I'd make the same pattern you did with it...looks like it was fun to make and would make a good couch quilt for our TV room!

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  13. Unknown17 January 2015 at 12:59

    Lovely quilt Jenny! I'd love to add Maureen's fabrics to my stash so they're on hand for the many quilt ideas I have ready to go. Also I think they'd go really well in some baby toy softies that I'm making.

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  14. Unknown17 January 2015 at 13:02

    And I follow you on IG! (I love Instagram for sewing inspiration!) yay, entry #2 Thanks Jenny!

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  15. dq17 January 2015 at 14:04

    Gotta love that wonderful striped border. It is perfect!

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  16. dq17 January 2015 at 14:06

    Sorry, I did not realize there was a giveaway so I back to answer your question. If I win this lovely bundle I will most certainly add more fabric to it and make a beautiful queen sized quilt.

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  17. Julie S17 January 2015 at 14:18

    I'd make a quilt for the Ronald MacDonald House in Seattle. They are in need of quilts for teenagers, and this fabric fits the request!

    I love the striped binding! I am curious what is on the back of such a lovely quilt!

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  18. Corrie H. @ Mountain Stitches17 January 2015 at 14:25

    Thanks for the chance to win, I just stumbled upon your blog through "Finish it up Friday", I will be following you for sure! I like your style.
    ~Corrie

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  19. CraftyPa&CraftyMa17 January 2015 at 14:51

    I follow you everywhere, lol, would love to make a quilt with this beautiful fabric.

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    1. CraftyPa&CraftyMa17 January 2015 at 14:52

      lol that sounded a bit crazy I am not your stalker really. lol

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  20. Kat17 January 2015 at 15:28

    Your quilt is gorgeous! I love the soft girly colors.

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  21. Marla aka YaYa17 January 2015 at 15:45

    I've been wanting to make a version of Quilt as You Go. I love yours in the brights with lots of white. It's great that you made this one for YOU!

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  22. Afton Warrick17 January 2015 at 16:29

    I'd make my forte, a quilt.

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  23. Afton Warrick17 January 2015 at 16:29

    I follow on Bloglovin'.

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  24. Unknown17 January 2015 at 17:55

    HI, I also follow you on IG!

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  25. Unknown17 January 2015 at 17:56

    Bother, my first comment didn't publish! I found you via Homespun magazine. I love your herringbone quilt. I think I would make a bag if I won these fabrics.

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  26. Vicki Sews17 January 2015 at 21:36

    A gorgeous girly quilt!

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  27. DeborahGun17 January 2015 at 21:46

    What a beautiful herringbone quilt :-) I would love to use Maureen's fabric to make a bear paw quilt.

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  28. DeborahGun17 January 2015 at 21:47

    I follow on Bloglovin!

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  29. Unknown18 January 2015 at 00:12

    I would use it for a 'me' quilt. The only quilt I use is my very first which was a queen size, and is on the bed. The rest have been for other people, or for sale, and I don't use them.

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  30. Unknown18 January 2015 at 00:12

    I follow by Bloglovin

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  31. Laura18 January 2015 at 00:18

    I'd make a quilt for myself!

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  32. Teresa Palmer18 January 2015 at 01:10

    Your quilt is beautiful! If I was blessed to win, I would make a quilt for Margaret's Hope.

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  33. Teresa Palmer18 January 2015 at 01:19

    I just signed up with Bloglovin to follow you! Yay!

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  34. JoanG18 January 2015 at 01:31

    Lovely quilt! The black striped binding is the perfect final touch. I'm not sure what pattern I'd use, but it would be something to showcase the fabric.

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  35. Unknown18 January 2015 at 02:31

    Your quilt is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing it for us all to see. Pretty, pretty, pretty. Thanks for the great giveaway too. I would make some pretty pillows with the giveaway fabric. Love it. I've also shared your giveaway on my Giveaway List for just sewers & quilters at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again. (debbie at wowilikethat dot com)

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  36. amy18 January 2015 at 02:50

    I would make a quilt with the fabric and try out Maureen's tutorial! I like herringbone patterns but have never tried one!

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  37. Pamela18 January 2015 at 03:35

    I love your herringbone quilt and the black and white border makes it sing! I would use Wild and Free in a lap quilt. Thanks for the fun!

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  38. Pamela18 January 2015 at 03:37

    I follow you on Instagram. pksolberg

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  39. Unknown18 January 2015 at 04:21

    I'm a new quilter, so I try to take the techniques of quilting and apply them on a smaller scale while I learn. I love the colors of this collection and would probably to a few large throw pillows. On a side note, I love your quilt--it looks so cozy and inviting--the stripes around the edge really were a great choice. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  40. Unknown18 January 2015 at 04:21

    I also follow you on Instagram! Thanks!

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  41. SonjaM18 January 2015 at 04:43

    I would definately put them into a quilt!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com

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  42. SonjaM18 January 2015 at 04:45

    I follow on Instagram. sonjasmith76@yahoo.com

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  43. Karen Rowland18 January 2015 at 05:15

    I would make the same quilt you made. I love this pattern!!

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  44. Unknown18 January 2015 at 05:23

    The Herringbone pattern, definitely! It is beautiful!

    Jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com

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  45. Unknown18 January 2015 at 05:25

    I follow on Instagram.

    Jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com

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  46. Veronika18 January 2015 at 05:33

    I love your herringbone quilt! I always thought my first QAYG would be a log cabin style but I think now it might change to this! And Maureen's fabric is so fun, I've been watching her on IG make bear paw blocks and now I want to do the same :)

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  47. Veronika18 January 2015 at 05:34

    I now follow you on IG!

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  48. joi18 January 2015 at 05:36

    Beautiful! I also used her tutorial to make a herringbone quilt--so easy!!

    I would make another quilt!

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  49. joi18 January 2015 at 05:36

    Following you on Instagram!!

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  50. Tina Short18 January 2015 at 05:42

    I would have to make a quilt, I'm addicted to them!

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  51. Janie18 January 2015 at 06:16

    I would make a quillow with the bundle. Thanks for the chance.

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  52. Susan McG18 January 2015 at 06:27

    I love this line - it's very fall-like. I think I would make a fall quilt with leaves and flying geese.

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  53. Cheryl @ Simply Shoeboxes18 January 2015 at 06:30

    It is lovely! I would love to make some clothes for little ones.

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  54. Lauren18 January 2015 at 08:18

    Your quilt looks great!! I have been wanting to try quilt as you go! I think I would make a table runner and place matts for my new kitchen table!!! Thank you!!!

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  55. Sarah18 January 2015 at 08:42

    I love your quilt! You know, if I win the bundle, I might just use Maureen's herringbone pattern quilt as you go with her beautiful fabrics. I've been meaning to try the technique. sarah@forrussia.org

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  56. Sarah18 January 2015 at 08:43

    I follow you with bloglovin. sarah@forrussia.org

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  57. Unknown18 January 2015 at 08:51

    I would love to design a quilt on EQ7 with the fabric.

    judybarr at iearn dot org dot au

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  58. Leslie's Itchin to be Stitchin18 January 2015 at 09:26

    I would love to make a swoon quilt

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  59. Kathy Davis18 January 2015 at 10:20

    I would probably make a cute patchwork dress for my granddaughter Nellie.
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  60. Dawn18 January 2015 at 11:25

    I would make some quilted pillows for my daughters room. dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. Dawn18 January 2015 at 11:27

    I am following on Instagram (cher277). dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. Dawn18 January 2015 at 11:57

    I am a big Maureen fan. The fabric looks like her!,!

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  63. Dawn18 January 2015 at 11:58

    I follow you on Instagram.

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  64. Dayna Freeman Hoke18 January 2015 at 12:06

    I also follow you on Instagram :)

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  65. Dayna Freeman Hoke18 January 2015 at 12:08

    I would love to make this for my little man who is one for his upcoming nursery. We are about to decorate his bedroom (he has been in our bedroom) thank you for this giveaway. This would be a wonderful triangle quilt

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  66. juliehallfeldhaus18 January 2015 at 12:34

    I love the fabric and would make a quilt just like yours:)

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  67. Allie 18 January 2015 at 12:47

    I love the quilt you made with it so id probably make about the same.one

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  68. Margo18 January 2015 at 13:07

    framing those prints with the solids would look great and show it off! Love your quilt btw! Beautiful! I'd be snuggling under it as well!

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  69. Kathy E.18 January 2015 at 13:11

    I must say that your quilt is one of the loveliest quilts I have seen in a very long time! It is just the colors that make me happy too...I'm so glad you made one just for you! I will be looking at that tutorial myself!

    With the fabrics in your giveaway, I'd try this Herringbone quilt pattern. I know it wouldn't be as feminine, but it would still be very pretty!

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  70. Kathy E.18 January 2015 at 13:14

    I am a new Bloglovin' follower. I wanted to also say that using the black and white striped border is a fantastic idea...one I wouldn't ever have considered!

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  71. stitchinpenny18 January 2015 at 14:30

    This is easy - a bold pattern of 9 patches to highlight the fabric and make a masculine quilt. Too few lines make that possible. The only other option would be a scrappy trips quilt, but the boldness would be weakened with the smaller squares.

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  72. Tracey18 January 2015 at 15:33

    I also follow on instagram : )
    Tracey.Mayo.5

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  73. Tracey18 January 2015 at 15:34

    I'd make a pretty quilt for my wild and free 6 year old daughter - a perfect fit!

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  74. GranChris18 January 2015 at 19:24

    I would make a quilt for sure maybe a braid quilt would work with these fabrics. I'd have to think awhile.

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  75. Mara18 January 2015 at 19:35

    I would love to make a set of the pillows that Maureen has been making with the dream catchers.

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  76. Unknown18 January 2015 at 20:42

    This competition has now ended

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  77. Diane Beavers19 January 2015 at 00:54

    Jenny, I'm Diane and live in Virginia , USA.
    I 've been cutting strips to make Maureen's Herringbone Quilt myself.........is that thee most amazing pattern or what!! I love your Herringbone quilt...truly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  78. auschick19 January 2015 at 06:57

    I follow you on instagram auschick1

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  79. Carol19 January 2015 at 16:29

    I have been wanting to try out that same QAYG method...and Maureen's fabric would look great in the Herrington pattern. Maybe I would try it!

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