Quilting Mod Challenge #1

A couple months ago, I issued a challenge to my readers to create a project using Art Gallery Fabrics Round Elements and link up the first week on October. Seven challengers unveiled a broad assortment of beautiful projects. You can see their process shots on social media at the #QMChallenge hashtag.

Melanie of Mostly Crafty is a pro at making flying geese! She used the Heading South pattern by Material Girl Quilts to make a beautiful quilt. It has the perfect backing too! I think it could function in summer too; just turn it upside down, and call it Heading North.

 Jayne from Twiggy and Opal made Get to the Point, a wall-hanging incorporating her free Star Thistle pattern. The geometric quilting compliments the paper-piecing so nicely.

Renee of Quilts of a Feather made Curvy Clutches using the free pattern from Pink Door Fabrics for some appreciated teachers. As a teacher turned stay-at-home-mom, I think this is an awesome gesture.

Betty Cruikshank at Sew What Now made a quilted jacket for one very lucky four year old great granddaughter. I admire this project greatly, as I have very limited apparel-making experience, and an almost four-year-old daughter who would adore such a jacket, if only her mom had Betty's sewist skills.

Sharon at Yellowcat Quilt Designs multi-tasked on the challenge, using blocks from Tula Pink's 100 Modern Quilt Blocks she made as part of the #100Day100Block Challenge with the Shadow Block Mini Quilt pattern from Studio Dragonfly to make this gorgeous quilt.

This table runner was created by Connie of FreeMotion by the River using her Piano Keys pattern, which is available for purchase on Craftsy.

Susan of Super Mom No Cape made a tissue box cover and an adorable Halloween treat bag.

You can check out all the great projects by clicking through the linky below:

An InLinkz Link-up

I had mentioned some prizes. Jayne and Susan won a rainbow bundle of fat quarters.

Betty won a prize bundle featuring all these goodies.

Thanks to all who participated. I enjoyed the wide variety of inspirational projects, and was impressed by each and every one of you!

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Quilting Mod Challenge #1: The Competitors

In case you are late to the party, I issued a challenge. Here's the general synopsis. Those accepting the challenge must include Art Gallery Round Elements in a finished project of their choice. Additional fabrics from any manufacturer or collection are allowed. Participants must write a blog post featuring their completed creation and join the linky party at Quilting Mod Oct.1-7.  Challengers must follow the Quilting Mod blog. Progress shots are encouraged, and should be tagged @quiltingmod and #QMChallenge on social media. Let me know if you'd like to join in the fun in the comments below. You can acquire the challenge fabric at Fat Quarter Shop, Hawthorne Threads, Pink Castle Fabrics, and The Intrepid Thread. There will be prizes too (more on that later)!

Now, let me introduce the roster of challengers to date.
Susan Flemming of Super Mom No Cape @supermomnocape
Melanie Call of Mostly Crafty @mellierc
Connie Campbell of Free Motion by The River @freemotionbytheriver
Betty Cruikshank of Sew What Now
Sharon Parcel of Yellow Cat Quilt Designs @punkydoodle53
Jayne Willis of Twiggy & Opal @twiggyandopal
Renee of Quilts of a Feather
I can't wait to see what these talented ladies devise for their fabrics!

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Quilting Mod Challenge #1

I'm throwing down the gauntlet! In other words, I'm issuing you a challenge. Here's the low-down.

Update: My fabric allotment has been claimed. If you'd still like to participate, see #7.

1. I will mail you FREE fabric! You'll receive twelve fat eights of Art Gallery Fabrics Round Elements. In return, I'm asking you to create a finished work including at least some of the fabric and link up from Oct. 1-7. There will be prizes (TBA)!

2. Tag your progress on social media with @quiltingmod and #QMChallenge.

2.  You will need to have a blog so you can create a post to link in October.

3. You must follow the Quilting Mod blog via e-mail, Feedly, or Bloglovin' so you don't miss challenge announcements.

4. You can create whatever finished project you'd like: bag, table runner, apron, dress, quilt, etc.

5. You are free to add additional fabrics of your choice. They do not need to be within the collection.

6. Due to shipping costs, I'm reluctantly restricting the fabric to U.S. postal address only. 

7. I have a limited amount of fabric and shipping budget available, so I may not be able to send all interested parties fabric. You may still participate in the linky and be eligible for prizes, but will need to provide you own fabric.

8. If you are interested, please leave a comment below expressing your interest. If you are a no-reply blogger, include your e-mail so I can contact you for mailing information. By doing so, you agree that you will make an item with the fabric and link up during the first week in October. You will be asked to reimburse me for fabric and shipping if you neglect to make something by the link up party.

I hope you'll join the fun!