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Project Linus Quiltalongathon

Iminei

Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« on: May 25, 2021, 10:06:00 AM »
This years Project Linus Sewalongathon theme is

ANIMAL

Animal any way and every way ...

Appliqued Animal ?
Foundation Paper Pieced Animal ?
Animal Fabrics ?
Animal shaped ?
Animal Alphabet ?
Noahs Ark ?
Animal Background?
Animal Subject ?


Animal Magic in Fabric!!!

I know many of you made these quilts last year

in the hope that Festival would be go ahead
so If you wish to enter those, please do ...
a few artful pics and some blurb for the entry will do the trick
(But please hold back your entries til the end of the Sewalong,
we dont want to intimidate those starting from scratch!)


If you want to make anew then this is for you ...

Take pics of your fabrics, pics of your progress
and dont forget those stunning finished pics ...

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These Quilts will be donated to Project Linus at Festival of Quilts
on Thursday July 29th after The Midday Mezzanine Catchup!


Please post here to register and keep us updated as to how you're getting on

Sewing starts 1st June, Needles up June 30th

Entries in by 4th July using the time old template below


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Details to include:

Your User Name and  Entry Number (if  entering have more than once )

What is it and for whom

Pattern used

Fabrics used

A short description on how you made it, any problems overcome etc.

PLEASE INSERT PICTURES WITHIN YOUR TEXT

« Last Edit: May 25, 2021, 10:18:17 AM by Iminei »
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

twopence

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2021, 11:17:17 AM »
Did anyone else having planned their quilt and bought fabric last year go ahead and sew it during lockdown?

Sheilago

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2021, 11:25:46 AM »
Yes, I made one. I ended up giving it as a gift and then made a second one, which has been sitting on the shelf for about a year.

Starryfish

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2021, 11:44:50 AM »
How big is one of these quilts? Having reviewed my summer wardrobe I have no need to make anything more, so thought I might try a quilt.
I don't have any quilting tools but would be willing to acquire a few. I have in mind to make a quilt for our bed but thought I ought to work up to one of that size!
A day without sewing is a day wasted.

Lowena

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2021, 13:10:47 PM »
I've made some of my blocks.Must get back to it
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Sheilago

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2021, 14:13:55 PM »
 @Starryfish . I think it is suggested the quilts are supposed to be lap quilt/ comforter size, about 40” square, but people make them all sizes and I think Project Linus are very happy to take them. You can look at their website for information. It would certainly be a good ‘practice’  quilt  for you. :D @Iminei may also have more details.

Lowena

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2021, 14:24:59 PM »
Yes, they usually fall within the parameters of 36"  to 4 8"
 Mine are usually......the size they turn out at  :laughing: I'm aiming for 36" x 4 2" if I remember correctly
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Pearl

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2021, 17:24:59 PM »
Not sure where mine is.  Well, it’s in the sewing room somewhere.

Ploshkin

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2021, 19:24:32 PM »
I got my top finished before I had to pack everything away.  I do know where it is which is more than can be said for a lot of stuff.
Life's too short for ironing.

BrendaP

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2021, 22:15:14 PM »
I recall earmarking a piece of animal fabric, and I'm sure I haven't used it for anything else so I'll have t hunt it down.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Catllar

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2021, 23:10:49 PM »
I'll sit this one out - I don't think it's really feasible for me from here.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

LouiseS

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2021, 08:20:05 AM »
I’m hoping to submit the one I did last summer. Is there an address to post it? I used shark fabric, a pale yellow and spotty blue. I struggled with some of the blocks but I think I’ve definitely improved in the last year with all the BOM practice. I will need to find it and take some photos.
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Iminei

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2021, 08:25:13 AM »
That looks great LouiseS ... Do get it out,  Im intrigued to see it finished
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Kenora

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2021, 13:47:53 PM »
I bought a fat quarter bundle last year, intending to make this quilt. The colours don't look right on the screen but you get the gist.
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I hunted high and low in my sewing room last week, and eventually found where I'd stashed the bundle. However, a few of the FQ's don't work in my intended design, plus I need extra of the penguins and yellow foxes, and I want borders, backing and binding, so I had to order more fabric.

I found a shop on Etsy who sell the penguins, foxes and a matching chevron so I ordered those. The other fabric I ordered from my local quilt shop, but ... rant alert ... why oh why does it have to be so expensive - £15/metre minimum. I know I can afford it so I'm probably being a skinflint but it annoys me when I see people posting about cheap dressmaking fabric they've acquired from various places, but with quilting cotton it's almost impossible to buy anything of decent quality at less than £12/m. Rant over!

Hopefully I can complete this quilt in the timeframe allowed. If not, I'll still post pics but donate it to my local Project Linus. I'll do my best. :)
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

Ploshkin

Re: Project Linus Quiltalongathon
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2021, 16:44:39 PM »
When is the deadline for these?  I thought there was oodles of time but at the moment my sewing machine will take some unearthing.  I know where the quilt top is but no idea where the backing fabric is stashed.
Life's too short for ironing.