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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

WIP Wednesday with a Giveaway

I saw this adorable goldfish fabric on Cluck Cluck Sew a few weeks back and I knew that it was the perfect focus fabric for a baby quilt. I had been wanting something just like this. So I went on line and found it.  I did my fabric pull, but then waited for inspiration. I love Allison's Juice Boxes Quilt, but I didn't want to just copy it. (She has a pattern available for it.) Then, it finally came to me...Economy Quilt Blocks.
 I decided to put the goldfish in the center of all the blocks to make it cohesive. I added a couple of greys to tone it down a bit. I will need 25 of these to make my quilt. They finish at about 8 inches.
 I got the specific measurements from Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts. I wanted the blocks to be big enough to really see the goldfish.
 I am happy to finally use a bit of this print from the Going Coastal line that I have had like forever. I had forgotten how much I loved it.
 This is going to be a great baby quilt. And I love making these block so much, I might just have to make another one in some other fabrics when this is done.
                                          I love this one...
And this one...the Squared Elements are navy, although they look almost black here. When I get the top together I can take it outside and get a better picture in natural light.

Now, about that giveaway...I have a book that I loved reading that I would really like to share with someone.  A few weeks ago I won a copy of this...
I have enjoyed it immensely, but I am not one to keep a book that I wouldn't read again. And I do love to share a good read.  So if you would like to win this very gently used copy of Nancy Zieman's book, just leave me a comment and tell me to put your name in the draw. That's it. I will pick a winner next Sunday, March 30. Due to postage rates this is only open to US readers this time.  Hope you all have a great week. Linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced. Also linking to Fort Worth Fabric Frenzy Friday.

17 comments:

Betsy said...

I have followed Nancy's show for years and would definetly love to read her book

Marly said...

I love your goldfish in the economy blocks. Good luck with the project.
I like reading too, but unfortunately I'm in Europe, so please don't count me in the draw.

Josie McRazie said...

What a great idea passing along the book. I would love to read it (and pass it along as well!) And I LOVE the fish material! I have seen it before and love what you've done with it!

Alison V. said...

Such cute blocks! :)

heather said...

Great goldfish. I'd love to read that book. Thanks for the giveaway.

Kathy@KayakQuilting said...

Those goldfish blocks are adorable! Fun colors!

Andrea @ Mouse in My Pocket said...

Your goldfish quilt is coming along swimmingly. I love the color palette you've chosen and am immensely impressed with the accuracy of your points. My economy blocks did not turn out half as well.

barbara woods said...

would love to have this , thanks for the chance

Anonymous said...

Oh that goldfish fabric is adorable and your blocks are looking good. Thanks for the chance to read a book by a very accomplished woman! VermontPines at aol dot com

Kathy Davis said...

I watch Nancy on TV. Put my name in for the drawing. Thanks, Kathy
kdavis1@centurytel.net

kimmie9503 said...

Awesome Charlotte!

Fort Worth Fabric Studio said...

That goldfish fabric is so great! I think the economy blocks are great for that print! :) Can't wait to see it done!

Would love for you to stop by tomorrow and link this up to Fabric Frenzy Friday!
-Lindsey
Fabric Frenzy Friday

Sherry said...

It is such a wonderful thing to share a book! I love the idea. I also love the goldfish quilt! Have a wonderful weekend!

GranChris said...

Very cute blocks. I haven't read Nancy's book yet so would be wonderful to do so. She is remarkable.

Denise in PA said...

I love what you're doing with that quilt! Great idea to use one fabric for the middles! I really want to read Nancy's book, so I'll throw my name in the hat! Thanks!

Run 'n Stitch said...

Your choice of pattern and fabric are absolutely spot on! Thank you for sharing!

Sarah said...

That goldfish fabric is very cute! I have read many of Nancy's sewing books over the years and would love to read this book about her. Thanks for passing it on to someone!
sarah@forrussia.org