Friday, April 21, 2017

Introducing Softly Circled!! (And a fabulous giveaway!)

Here she is! Pattern 10 in the PBJ family: Softly Circled!




Let's just enjoy her beauty for a moment, and the fact that my 15 year old daughter requested to keep this one. Did you hear that? Angels started singing. It's bright, it's beautiful and it's hers. 




Look at this gorgeous sample. I made this one using the Renaissance fat quarter pack from Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics. If you have never heard of them, you are missing out. This fabric looks like suede but is 100% cotton and just butter to work with. Guess who is sponsoring the giveaway??!!  



YES! Cherrywood Fabrics has generously given an 8-steps bundle of fat quarters of their gorgeous Renaissance fabric. Oh. My. Beautiful. 


The colors are just rich. 
Lets take a look at a couple of testers quilts and then we'll get back to the giveaway.




Here is Sandy's version. I love that she used two colors, but used different values of blue. 



Sharon chose to do just two colors as well, this time keeping the circles all one color.  Isn't it funny how the same pattern takes on a life of it's own with each quilter?



This pattern requires the Corner Beam® ruler from Deb Tucker's Studio 180 Design. Templates are included if you prefer, but the ruler is so easy to use and speeds up the process. No affiliation here, I'm just a fan of good rulers, not so much of templates.



For the lap size quilt I used 2 packs of the 8-line Renaissance. I had 3 extra fat quarters and decided to make 3 more circles for the back. I think I love it as much as the front!


  


Lets talk giveaway!!  The giveaway runs through Monday, with a winner being announced Tuesday. You will be contacted through email, and I will send out your 8-line Renaissance fabric. Good luck!


Happy Stitching!
Jen

Through April 28th only the introductory price is $5.00!

Find it on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PatternsByJen?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Find it on Craftsy: https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patterns/softly-circled-pbj-110/490924

a Rafflecopter giveaway





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63 comments:

  1. rosemaryschildApril 21, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Great Pattern-you're right. love the different looks, as defined by the quilter! This fabric looks wonderful! Thank you, Susan

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 12:55 PM

      Thank you, Susan. I love how each quilt can take on a life of it's own through different fabric choices.

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  2. GeriApril 21, 2017 at 10:02 AM

    Nice giveaway. Lovely rich fabric.

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 12:58 PM

      Thank you, Geri. I'm really excited that Cherrywood Fabrics joined the fun.

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  3. KathyApril 21, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Jen,

    I love it. I love how based on our choices of colors, patterns can take on a whole different look.

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 12:58 PM

      Thank you, Kathy! Our own personalities really come out in our quilts, don't they?

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  4. quilterApril 21, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    I like the pattern! and love the Cherrywood fabric, I have
    looked at it for about 3 years, but never bought any. Thanks!
    cork at pa.rr.com

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM

      Thank you! The fabrics are so nice to work with, I hope you get a chance sometime to use them.

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  5. UnknownApril 21, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    This pattern is awesome and the fabrics too. Love it!

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  6. Victoria SteelApril 21, 2017 at 11:48 AM

    Loved the story of how everything fell into place for this pattern.

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  7. JenApril 21, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    It is a great quilt! I love seeing the different color options. Great choices for your samples! Each quilt would appeal to a different set of quilters. :)

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:01 PM

      I'm so grateful for my testers. They really add to the whole process and outcome.

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  8. lizardcreekquilterApril 21, 2017 at 1:03 PM

    Great design! Made better with Cherrywood!! I have not seen this ruler, might have to check it out!!

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:02 PM

      Thank you! Yes, I'm really loving the Cherrywood version. Thank goodness my daughter likes the other one better. ;)

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  9. Jen Frost / Faith and FabricApril 21, 2017 at 1:15 PM

    Such lovely colors! I like the dark background the most 💙

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  10. JoanneApril 21, 2017 at 1:34 PM

    Bravo on another great design.

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  11. Dawn FApril 21, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    What a great pattern! Thanks for showing samples as well. I love seeing how different the same pattern looks just by changing the color theme.

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:03 PM

      Thank you! Yes, each quilt can look so different!

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  12. Cat LadyApril 21, 2017 at 2:08 PM

    Jen, this is absolutely fabulous. I used to live in Brainerd, and Cherrywood Fabrics are a dream to work with. _Nancy N

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:05 PM

      Thank you! They really are lovely to work with. I need to do that more often.

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  13. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterApril 21, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    What a wonderfully versatile pattern! Congratulations!

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  14. BrandyApril 21, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    The quilts are so pretty, and I love all the other happiness happening with this pattern Jen! Congratulations!

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:05 PM

      Thank you, Brandy! It was such a great week! :)

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  15. Michele TApril 21, 2017 at 3:40 PM

    Thanks for introducing me to Cherrywood Fabrics!!! I love your dark quilt with the shades of red.... gorgeous❤️❤️❤️

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  16. SharonApril 21, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    Hi! I love this quilt! Hope I win some Cherrywood Fabric!

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  17. EmilyApril 21, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    It's beautiful, Jen! I really like the first one, with the white background and bright colors! The back of the Cherrywood version is lovely!

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:07 PM

      Thank you, Emily! That rainbow one will definitely brighten up my daughters room!

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  18. Karen ThurnApril 21, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    Oh, sew beautiful!! I first saw Cherrywood hand dyed fabrics at one of the shops during the Minnesota Quilt Hop last year. They sure are pretty! Karen

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:07 PM

      Thank you! Yes, those Cherrywood fabrics are pretty amazing.

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  19. Mona PhelpsApril 21, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    The quilt is absolutely lovely!!

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  20. Deb MApril 21, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful quilt!!

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  21. IoleenApril 21, 2017 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful quilts. I really like the second one.

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  22. UnknownApril 21, 2017 at 9:24 PM

    While searching for a piece of denim, I found two bins of Cherrywoods! They truly add demension to projects!

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  23. FawnApril 21, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    I have heard a lot about Cherrywoods. This new pattern is so fun!! On my "need" list ;)

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  24. Janice HoltonApril 21, 2017 at 10:19 PM

    Jen, another beautiful design! Your daughter's choice is my favorite! Love it!

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  25. Linda WilliamsonApril 22, 2017 at 12:45 PM

    I love your pattern and the Cherrywood fabric is beautiful. I love when the back of a quilt turns out just as pretty as the top. Thanks for the giveaway. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:09 PM

      Thank you, Linda! Yes, I'm kind of proud of that back. :)

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  26. Said With LoveApril 22, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    Wow, the back looks stunning! I think that is my favourite 😀

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:10 PM

      I know what you mean. Which side goes out? I think you just have to rotate it, LOL!

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  27. PamelaApril 23, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    This is a beautifully striking pattern, and it looks good in all of these fabrics. Thanks Jen, for all the eye candy and the chance to win this beautiful fabric. I love the name "Softly Circled" too!

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  28. Jen StrauserApril 23, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    This is so gorgeous, Jen! You are a gifted designer.

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:11 PM

      Thank you so much, Jen, that is so kind of you. :)

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  29. JenniferApril 24, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    This pattern is fantastic! Great job creating it Jen!!!

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  30. Sarah@123quiltApril 24, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    I love the back just as much as the front! Beautiful quilt and pattern!

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  31. mumbird3April 24, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    Lovely pattern - just love those solids!!! so delicious!!! churcae(At)auburn(dot)edu

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    1. Jen ShafferApril 25, 2017 at 1:12 PM

      Thank you, Allison, they really are yummy to work with. ;)

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  32. Linda From WisconsinApril 24, 2017 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful quilt....Your daughter gave you the greatest compliment!

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