Did April bring May flowers to your area?
Here in SW Minnesota I'm still waiting for some pretty flowers, but thankfully we have a pretty bird to brighten our month. Inspired by their gracious flight, unique and sometimes vibrant color, I chose birds to guide us in our challenge this year. To see the full year in preview read the 2020 Monthly Color Challenge Announcement.
Our bird inspiration for May is the Budgerigar.
Some facts about our bright green Budgerigar from Wikipedia.
The budgerigar is a long-tailed, seed-eating parrot usually nicknamed the budgie, or in American English, the parakeet. Naturally, the species is green and yellow with black, scalloped markings on the nape, back, and wings.
The origin of the budgie's name is unclear. First recorded in 1805, budgerigars are popular pets around the world due to their small size, low cost, and ability to mimic human speech.
It is found wild throughout the drier parts of Australia, where it has survived harsh inland conditions for over five million years. Its success can be attributed to a nomadic lifestyle and its ability to breed while on the move.
Now it's time for the May Color Challenge Block. I'm so in love with this green!
The instructions include a link to a How To video, but if you like pictures better you might find this post helpful. It's for the Spinning Bow Ties Quilt Along, but has some helpful tips.
The instructions include a link to a How To video, but if you like pictures better you might find this post helpful. It's for the Spinning Bow Ties Quilt Along, but has some helpful tips.
This year I am offering instructions for making the background the same throughout with a neutral. You can download the yardage amount and instructions HERE.
May bloggers
Stephanie - Quilt'n Party
Kris - Scrap Dash
Tammy - Tamarinis
Kathryn - Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio
Joanne - Everyone Deserves A Quilt
Quarter 2 Sponsors
Have you heard?! We have sponsors for the 2020 Monthly Color Challenge! Meet all of them in THIS POST!
Prizes will be given quarterly: April 1, July 1, Oct 1 and January 1 2021. To enter you must link up your block at the end of the month. Each month you enter gives you a chance to win. If you miss one month, don't despair, you can still enter the other months for a chance.I would truly appreciate if you would let these amazing sponsors know our appreciation in the comments below and/or on their social media pages.
Sponsors April thru June
Quilters Chic - PDF Pattern
For The Love of Geese - PDF Pattern
Said With Love - PDF Pattern
Quilter Dream Batting - Dream Poly 60" x 60"
Cherrywood Fabrics - Two $40 gift certificates
Warm Company - 100 Warm - 100% Natural Cotton 55" x 60"
Island Batik - Garden Party Fat Quarter Bundle
Patterns By Jen - PDF pattern and Superior Thread S - Fine 50
I would truly appreciate if you would let these amazing sponsors know our appreciation in the comments below and/or on their social media pages.
Now it's time! Follow the Payhip Link to the May block and get stitching!
Thank you so much for sewing along with me and the amazing 2020 Monthly Color Challenge Bloggers!
Happy Stitching!
Jen
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Thank you so much Quilters Chic, For The Love of Geese, Said With Love, Island Batik, and
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Can't wait to make this one. I appreciate you showing us the variations!
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