And the winner is...

We have a winner!

Janice was chosen by the Random Number Generator to receive a copy of Frayed Edges. 

Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments and encouraging words! I really appreciate them.

Happy Stitching!

Jen

Snowflake Shimmer Quilt Along - update 2

I am all done with the first set of piecing instructions for the Snowflake Shimmer Quilt Along from Quilting Jetgirl, Yvonne. This has been so easy, you can easily catch up and follow along.

Three of my finished blocks. Yes, I really am done with all of them, but do you really want me to take a picture of blocks that are all the same? I didn't think so. 

This picture is even more fun! A couple of long pieces, sewn together, very exciting. Actually, as I've said before, I could look at this purple all day, so of course I had to share it again. Plus, I really did finish all of the pieces, and it feels weird not to have them pictured. 

I can't wait for the next set of instructions...that come out tomorrow. Guess I won't have to wait long!

Don't forget that I am having a giveaway that ends Friday night at 11:59 pm CST. You can find details here on how to win my newest pattern, Frayed Edges.

Happy Stitching!

Jen

Introducing Frayed Edges! (and a giveaway)

I am excited to introduce the newest pattern in the PBJ family:

Using one simple block Frayed Edges gets it's real beauty from the HST sashing. 

The middle of the block is perfect for fussy cutting, as Sandy showed in her test quilt.

Dedee was feeling patriotic when she tested Frayed Edges.

I love her backing choice!

Kelly went with a bright, crisp look. 

If her daughter hadn't already claimed this one, I would. I still might. Designer privileges anyone?

This red beauty is featured on the back cover. So many choices, so little time! Pick up your copy of Frayed Edges at my Etsy shop.

If you prefer to support your local quilt shop, please have them contact me, I am happy to give wholesale prices on any of my patterns to LQS!

Currently you can find my patterns, including Frayed Edges, at Fabrics Plus of Marshall. 

If you would like a chance to win a copy of this pattern, simply leave a comment. Giveaway ends Friday, Aug 26th at 11:59 pm CST.

For another chance to win, check out my Instagram post @patternsbyjen and leave a comment there. 

Good luck!

Happy Stitching!

Jen

Crossroads Quilt Along - Chain block

I just want to say, I've had these blocks done for a few days, I just couldn't  find time to write about them. So yes, I was slightly late, but not as late as it seems. ;) That being said, I am scheduling this post for the 15th, the day the last set of instructions comes out. 

18 chain blocks. Whew!! There is still time to join the Crossroads Quilt Along from Fat Quarter Shop, and you can still donate to the March of Dimes.

I've been keeping all my extras, and I was able to pull these for the center blocks from them. I had to cut a piece for the pink strawberry and green floral, but I'm going to have some extra fabric to play with. Darn. 

I love a pile of freshly cut squares.

There are more seams to sew just a thread over from your drawn line. It really does make a difference. 

How do you catch your chain piecing? I have a basket that my sewing just falls into as I go so it doesn't hit the floor. I love picking up that basket of pieces. 

When sewing pieces together like Flying geese, or Square in a square, I try to always have that piece facing up, so I can see where I am stitching and not lose my point.

Beautiful chain blocks to finish up our blocks.

Happy Stitching!

Jen

Snowflake Shimmer QAL ~ all cut out

 Cutting instructions were given last Friday for the Snowflake Shimmer Quilt Along.

I love this roll of binding.

My super sweet, light purple.

I love this medium purple. I am so glad I chose to make this in purple. I think I stayed pretty true to my inspiration photo. You can see that here.

Oh, this purple. I will say it every time I post a picture of it, you just can't see how scrumptious and rich this purple is. 

It was an easy cutting job, though, I did have a moment, when I had finished cutting out the dark purple. I had 2 1/2 yards left over. Even if I had purchased extra for binding, there was no way I should have that much left. So that meant, Yvonne was wrong, or my quilt shop had mis-cut. 

Who was guilty? ME, of course! I had skipped the first cutting instructions for the color and went right to where the diagram was. This is why you read through instructions again and again, and then one more time, at least, to figure our where you messed up.

There is still plenty of time to join this quilt along. Won't you join us?

Plus, you can make a beautiful roll of binding like this. (I told you I loved this picture.)

Happy Stitching!

Jen