Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Piece and quilt with precuts: fun & giveaway



I've been having fun sewing a secret project for Christa Watson's blog hop launching her new book: Piece and Quilt with Precuts. I picked her Spools pattern because I really enjoy freeform piecing and scrappy quilts. I chose Halloween fabrics for a fun revamp of the pattern and then I proceeded to really make the pattern my own by making it with TINY 2" blocks for a half size block of only 6 inches! And yes that is a lot of little pieces BUT you "make fabric" to cut the blocks form so it is easier that it looks.
And here's the reveal: MY SCARY SPOOLS


You'll have to stay tuned to see how I quilt it but I must note that Christa provides easy to follow detailed piecing and quilting directions and there are projects to keep all skills levels happy.

GIVEAWAY Please leave a comment for your chance to win a copy of Christa's amazing book -sent as a computer PDF so be sure to add your email so Christa can contact you AND let me know your favorite kind of sewing or favorite pattern. I will choose a winner at 10 p.m. on Sept. 2nd.
*****Update: giveaway closed and we have a winner #4: Wendy Reed (from random number generator)*****  


And be sure to stop by Christa's blog for more great giveaways as well as other versions of the Spools block. And of course to see all the other wonderful quilts made by my quilty friends in the Blog Hop!



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55 comments:

  1. Vicki HAugust 30, 2017 at 7:07 AM

    When sewing I like chain piecing. Makes quick work and saves a bit of thread too.

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  2. Quilting BabciaAugust 30, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Cute tiny spools! I love piecing traditional blocks on my vintage Singer machines.

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  3. works4meAugust 30, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    Love that you went your own way and chose Halloween fabrics.
    I have no real favourites, other than, if I can find a way to make a quilt a Halloween version, I will. :)

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  4. Wendy Caton ReedAugust 30, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    Halloween is my least favorite holiday, but these are adorable. I may come around yet!

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  5. AnitaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    I love your spools! My favorite technique is foundation paper piecing for the time being, but I also enjoy traditional piecing and improv piecing.

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  6. tac73August 30, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    The spools are adorable. I like pieced patchwork.

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  7. AllisonAugust 30, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    I love your Halloween theme! Such a great idea. That's a tough question to answer. I don't know if I have a favorite way to sew.

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  8. Janet O.August 30, 2017 at 9:06 AM

    I can't choose one favorite type of sewing, other than the fact that I do like to shrink things down as you have done here. :)

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  9. Rozz01August 30, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    I like traditional patchwork quilting and
    9-patch & log cabin are a couple favs.
    rozz01 at cox dot net

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  10. PamelaAugust 30, 2017 at 9:34 AM

    Clever fabric prints create a too cute quilt. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  11. LauraAugust 30, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    Love your little spools. I don't really have a favorite kind of pattern. However, I do appreciate clear instructions with lots of diagrams.

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  12. pufferbellyAugust 30, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    My favorite pattern is stars, any kind of stars.

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  13. GranChrisAugust 30, 2017 at 10:15 AM

    I don't really have a favorite, I'm gain for anything. Jmikebalou (at) aol (dot) com

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  14. JANETAugust 30, 2017 at 10:22 AM

    I love to do hand applique on my quilts. Flowers are my favorite pattern. Feathered stars are my favorite pieced pattern. ndfromsd(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  15. kathy slaughter cummingsAugust 30, 2017 at 10:22 AM

    My favorite pattern so far is Christa's Broken V in her first book!!
    Thank you!
    kcummings71@gmail.com

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  16. DawnAugust 30, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    I ordered the book so won't need a copy, just wanted to say how cute your block is! I am now picturing Christmas, Valentine's Day, 4th of July, fall, oh, the list goes on! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. BevAugust 30, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    Hand applique is my favorite but I'm learning to enjoy machine work also

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  18. KathrynAugust 30, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    I love to make 50x70 size quilts for kids.

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  19. mumbird3August 30, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    Love your tiny blocks - they are adorable!!!

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  20. rosemaryschildAugust 30, 2017 at 11:14 AM

    Love your Halloween theme-too cute! Paper-piecing is my favorite quilting-I love it! Thank you, Susan

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  21. barbara woodsAugust 30, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    I love all her patterns, thanks for the chance

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  22. DonnaAugust 30, 2017 at 12:19 PM

    I just like sewing, quilts, doll clothes , costumes, love my sewing machine.
    Great Halloween fabrics.
    djcutting2(at) gmail(dot)com

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  23. LakeMGalAugust 30, 2017 at 12:19 PM

    This book is full of wonderful ideas - will be hard to decide which one will come first. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. KathyAugust 30, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    That is so cute. I love it. I need to put this quilt on my list.

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  25. CeciliaAugust 30, 2017 at 1:35 PM

    I enjoy piecing traditional blocks. Thanks for sharing your cute spools.

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  26. ShirlAugust 30, 2017 at 1:37 PM

    Such a cute little treat! I enjoy piecing and making interesting patterns with traditional shapes but also like the pleasure of hand piecing fussy cuts.

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  27. em's scrapbagAugust 30, 2017 at 2:08 PM

    Your scary spools are spooky! Good job! I too enjoy making my own fabric from bits and pieces.

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  28. pajtrAugust 30, 2017 at 2:12 PM

    Your little quilt is *wonderful!*
    I love your idea of resizing Christa's pattern down... And making this in all different seasonal/holiday colors/fabrics!
    (Christa's patterns are so versatile and inspirational!)
    I love all kinds of sewing!!
    (I've always said, I never met a fiber art I didn't love!)
    Right now, I'm enjoying machine piecing of some traditional and improv blocks... (on my sweet vintage Singer 301 sewing machine!)...
    Pat T.

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  29. NancyAugust 30, 2017 at 3:54 PM

    My favorite pattern is Flying Geese!

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  30. DeeAugust 30, 2017 at 4:46 PM

    My favorite kind of sewing is quilting on my new mid-arm...love your mini Halloween Quilt! craftdee5atyahoodotcom

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  31. Jr's FamilyAugust 30, 2017 at 5:04 PM

    I love your Halloween spools!! I love piecing.

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  32. Cathy L WilsonAugust 30, 2017 at 5:20 PM

    Very cute idea for Halloween! I love chain piecing and free motion quilting.
    cathylouwilson@gmail.com

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  33. @lutzcatsAugust 30, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    Supet cute fabric choices! I enjoy needle turn applique and epp equally! lutzcats (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  34. LucyAugust 30, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    I recently got a Singer feathweight sewing machine and am enjoying sewing my first quilt top in it!!

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  35. SubeeAugust 30, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    I just love sewing....everything!
    Ohioholman@aol.com

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  36. Tara AAugust 30, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    I love your scary spools! Halloween fabrics are so fun! I especially like sewing with squares and rectangles, and quilting with a walking foot.

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  37. GailAugust 30, 2017 at 9:47 PM

    Oh wow, those Halloween fabric spools are too cute! Love how you've made this quilt design uniquely yours. Wonderful! Usually my favorite type of sewing is whatever I'm currently working on, whether it's a quilting, garment, or accessory project. Right now I'm sewing my first really modern quilt (Gravity by Jaybird Quilts) and a linen tunic. So let's say Gravity is my favorite pattern today. ��

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  38. SiobhanAugust 30, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    Love your Halloween spools! I like strip-piecing. It does a couple of things for me. First, it creates a fabric, and is easy to subcut. Second, I sew, then I press or cut, then sew some more. A.D.D. For quilters is a thing, but this helps.

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  39. BeccaAugust 30, 2017 at 10:14 PM

    I love paper piecing! And what a fun quilt. Christa's book looks fun!

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  40. SewgirlAugust 30, 2017 at 10:18 PM

    Love the colors you used in your quilt. Thanks for sharing the great giveaway!

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  41. teachpanyAugust 30, 2017 at 11:26 PM

    Great inspiration. I love it all.

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  42. Diane MAugust 30, 2017 at 11:43 PM

    Cute blocks! No favorite sewing type but I have been doing a lot of foundation paper piecing.

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  43. HavplentyAugust 31, 2017 at 1:02 AM

    Love all of the visual activity in your block. So stimulating. I love piecing quilts on my Singer 15-91. But I have been stimulated by all of the garment sewing lately, that I now want to start designing some limited clothing again. Gotta pull out my new sewing machine for this.

    tushay3 (at) yahoo (com)

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  44. Nancy A. BekofskeAugust 31, 2017 at 5:18 AM

    The spools is such a great pattern. I reviewed the ebook
    https://theliteratequilter.blogspot.com/2017/08/piece-and-quilt-with-precuts-by-christa.html
    But don't have a copy...sadly the galleys are short loans!

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  45. patriciaAugust 31, 2017 at 6:32 AM

    I adore the Ohio Star but your spools have me charmed.

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  46. GloriaAugust 31, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    My favourite kind of sewing is mindless! Just piecing small scraps while listening to the radio - BBC Radio 4 - and making new fabric from bits.
    Second favourite is chain piecing of squares.

    After that I have to start using my brain!

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  47. Cat LadyAugust 31, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    I never would have thought to make Halloween spools, but you have opened up a whole new vision for me.

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  48. KathleenAugust 31, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    What fun in Halloween fabrics! My favorite kind of seeing is piecing. Love to see a plan come together!

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  49. Lisa EnglandAugust 31, 2017 at 2:17 PM

    I love making paper pieced quilts. The Halloween spools are genius!

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  50. Sue SAAugust 31, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    I love purely pieced quilts, and currently log cabin blocks are my favorite. I love your mini version.

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  51. Cathy CAugust 31, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    I love paper piecing

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  52. UnknownAugust 31, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    I like your idea of a miniquilt that is seasonal. Great idea!

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  53. SherryAugust 31, 2017 at 10:29 PM

    Love your tiny blocks. I was just mentioning to my aunt that I wanted to start making little quilts so I could make more quilts. I'd love to win this book and get a start on that.

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  54. DebSeptember 1, 2017 at 10:20 PM

    Very nice! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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