Quilt Story: Will you play along with me?

First, let me say your responses to my need for help on Friday were amazing!! Seriously, ya'll are creative folks. Not only do I now have some plans for my fabric, but I have a new to-do list. I hummed and hawed and came to a decision on the winners. Although several responses were the same or similar ideas, I went with whoever said it first (although I realize people probably didn't read the other comments before writing their own). And I had to pick two...

Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts said...

Super cute fabric. What about little drawstring backpacks for the boys? Outdoor adventure/exploring packs? Great for little hands and big ideas.

And how nice is Jackie?? I wish I was too proud to take her up on her offer...but I'm not :)

Jackie said...how about one of these, but with strips across... or how is this for a deal, I will make it for you... u send the fabric, I make it and send it back... why? I enjoy following your blog=)

http://jabotquilt.blogspot.com/2011/04/pouches-and-table-runners.html

How you do feel about a Quilt Along??

If your answer is, "eh.." or "no thanks" you can keep that to yourself ;)

I'm so excited to finally get everyone in on this project! I was contacted by some great bloggers about doing a blog-hop QAL, and Heather and I thought this would be a great way to try out a Quilt Along.

Have you heard of a Row Robin Quilt? Simply it is a quilt where each row is designed by one person, the quilt is passed around with each person designing their own row, creating a really creative quilt.

The idea behind this QAL is each blogger is creating their own row, and each week a new row will be revealed with a tutorial for 5 weeks. FUN RIGHT???

Don't worry, having already received each tutorial, my quilt top is done (but it's a secret until the end!!). So each week you can come here to see how I did my rows, and I'll link you to the tutorial from the other blogger. The 4 other participating bloggers are Lisa Marie from That Crazy Quilty Girl, Melissa from Lilac Lane, Anne Marie of Gen X Quilters and Jen at ReannaLily Designs Blog.

Need more details?

Here's a little sneak peek

Don't you want to eat those tiny HSTs?? They are so cute!

This is just a little tidbit from one of the rows. I tell ya, having all the different blocks made this quilt really fun...not creating the same thing over and over. Loved it.

Start collecting!

Finished quilt size: 48" x 60"

I used ALL SCRAPS! You're welcome :)

You'll need 3 yards of background fabric (Kona Ash for me)

A couple of months ago I picked these totes up from Target to organize my scraps. I have them organized by cool and warm fabrics...and I love it. I know where to go for which colors, makes it that much easier.

For all the blocks I played off of the cool/warm factors. It has turned out really neat! All the blocks are layer cake friendly, really the options for your colorway are endless.