The Spark, The Brick and The Giveaway
Good Morning, Quilters!
Does it sound like we’re doing another Mystery Quilt-with the cryptic title for today’s post?
Let me explain…One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to review my extensive photo collection and purge. As I was working away at my computer, I came across this photo of The Poppy Quilt on my garden wall….The Spark…
Next thing I knew, I was sitting at my sewing machine…(So much for NY Resolutions!)
However, one of my other resolutions is to try new threads.
I used Superior’s King Tut (extra long-staple) cotton to create The Bricks in this quilt. I love how the variegated thread adds even more texture to The Bricks.
The Spark…led to The Brick Wall Tutorial on Tuesday.
Next, I sent off a photo and a note to Superior Threads...
And our friends at Superior offered to do a GIVEAWAY!
WE LOVE GIVEAWAYS!
Two lucky winners will receive $25 Gift Certificates at Superior Threads!
TWO WAYS TO ENTER
Leave a comment here at The Inbox Jaunt. Let me know one of your sewing resolutions for 2016.
OR
Go to Superior’s King Tut page HERE
Then Like Superior on Facebook, leaving them a note about your favorite King Tut color.
OR
Do both–Two chances to Win!
We will choose two winners on Thursday, February 25.
GOOD LUCK!
Lori
PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only. Feel free to share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt. For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com. Thanks!
Did you mean 2015 or 2016? I missed that the first day. Finished 4 UFOs last week! Of course, some were only labels. 🙂
This year I have resolved to finish more projects than I start! I make a list each evening of what I want to accomplish the next day to get me started, and there is always a project sitting next to my sewing machine to work on.
Love your blog!
I resolve to put away the leftovers from a project when the project is done.
I have determined to not start any knew quilts until I finish the ones I started. Making progress…. Love your tutorials!
I am giving myself the gift of time to learn free motion quilting a little each day!
My NY resolution is to make items for my home; wall hangings, small quilts to be found throughout the house to be used for those quick afternoon naps or reading a couple chapters in a new book. Only quilted items that I really like–you see, sometimes “time” is of the essence.
I’ve finished 2 quilts that have been languishing in my quilt studio & sent them to the Fisher House for the families of hurt & ill veterans.
Thank you Lori for your encouragement to all of us.
My New Year Sewing Resolution is to quilt 2-3 Quilts of Valor a month.
I also want to piece and quilt one of my quilt kits (that are smiling at me on the shelf) by the end of June.
NY resolution is to allow myself 1 hour of time in my sewing area to practice fmq, checking to see what I need to finish, organize and just be in the creative space for that period of time each day. Whether I end up painting, sewing or reading my books on quilting, it is a time for my creativity to fed each day.
Oops. My last sentence should have read: Whether I end up painting, sewing or reading my book on quilting, it is a time for my creativity to be fed each day.
Oh, I haven’t finished anything! Bad me!
My favorite King Tut is English Ivy.
Love Superior Thread’s Bottom Line. Would love to try King Tut. My favorite color is silver – I can use it with so many things.
My resolution for 2015 is to finish MANY quilts???!!! Every year I attempt this and every year I keep buying MORE patterns and starting them!
My resolution is to make a queen sized quilt for my son! I’ve got the pattern and all but the background fabric. I’ll be able to buy that in a few weeks.
My new year’s resolution is to bite the bullet and machine quilt the 5 quilt tops I have that are waiting to be quilted.
My resolution is to resold my stash and to make 4 charity quilts this year fm my stash.
Awesome, I really want to learn more about thread this year and what works best for me and my machine.
I want to finish up UFOs and improve at free motion quilting.
King Tut is wonderful for longarm quilting!
I love what you did with the poppy puffing out on the bricks. Do many great quilting ideas in everyday life. And I do love the colours and consistence of the King Tut line. I am finally getting my quilting room set up after moving from overseas and want to spend the next year exploring new threads and quilting ideas.
I hope to practice and do more free-motion quilting and I think following your tutorials will really help!
My resolution is to spend an hour a day working on quilt-related skills, like FMQ and color choices. I love King Tut threadand my favorite color right now is the purple varigated that I’m quilting my DGD’s wedding quilt.
My sewing resolution for this year is to finish all my UFOs/WIPs. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
My resoultion is to buy different threads both in brand, type and color
This year my quilting resolution is to really push myself to try more difficult FMQ. Wish me luck……I need it!
I plan to machine quilt my own quilts. I use King Tut.
My resolution is to get this list of UFOs down to a manageable level!
I started the new year by getting the flu and when I got over that I broke my hip. My year can only get better and I am going to use this as an opportunity to do what ever I want to do and that is quilt.
Oh my! Glad to hear that you have quilting to get you through!
What a rotten way to begin the year, Theresa. I hope you mend quickly and I recommend quilting for therapy! You are #1 priority to regain your health this year, and to quilt to regain your sanity. Best wishes.
My resolution for 2015 is to quilt more than last year (and I’m on a good way) and to quilt all type of wholecloths.
I want to become better at machine quilting so I can quilt some of the many tops I’ve made. I’d also like to stop starting new projects…
My resolution is to finish what I start. I made a list of quilts to be quilted and anything new must be quilted right away. I hope that this helps me get caught up.
My goal is to work on a few unfinished projects and focus on using my stash.
My resolution is to be more creative with thread! I had been using 50 weight cotton for piecing and quilting until just a few weeks ago. On my most recent project I quilted it with 40 weight (by accident. I didn’t know I had it!) and loved the result! I will be experimenting with 40 and 30 weights, especially Superior brights. This is exciting! Thank you Lori!
I really prefer 40wt for quilting!
I hope to finish more quilts by machine quilting them.
My sewing resolution is to complete one UFO and one Quilts for Kids quilt each month. So far, am on schedule. Oh, and, I am quilting my own quilts, too. Have the courage to do so, thanks to your encouragement.
I resolved to organize my scraps by cutting them into usable shapes, and then use them!
Step out of my comfort zone with thread and fabric choices; hand dye fabric.
I love a chance to win and try new thread! Please include me in the raffle! My New Year’s Resolution include finishing projects – mostly that means lots of FMQ! I am currently tackling a King size quilt by quilting one half at a time with a plan to then join it and quilt the middle portion. It took some planning- esp. at the borders but is going well. I am using one of your quilting designs! …and I wouldn’t have tried it without the knowledge and support from you! Thank you, again.
This year I resolved to spend more time sewing and less time on the web!!!
I LOVE making quilt tops – but actually getting them quilted is another thing! So, my resolution is to finally quilt a few tops that are hanging in my sewing room closet. I have the first one ready to go for this afternoon!
My resolution is to finish the many UFO’s in my sewing room. Especially the wedding quilt for my daughter. It’s finally finished – a whopping 124″ square but gorgeous. I quilted it with Superior’s Sew Fine thread. Came out great
This year I resolve to learn how to free motion quilt. I’m good at piecing tops. Now I need to get them quilted.
I am in process of quilting 2 quilt tops by summer( June 21) , that is my goal. I am just beginning to improve machine quilting & hope I do them justice
My resolution is to stop talking about it and just DO IT! Don’t have that many UFO’s. Your blog and tutorials have finally given me the inspiration to try something other than just straight grid machine quilting.
I love using king tut and magnificent on the top and bottom line on the bottom . I own an Innova longarm. Would love to add to my small collection. Thank you for the opportunity.
Carol. Paradisequilter@hawaii.rr.com
My goal for 2015 is to Practice, Practice, Practice and learn to FMQ!
For 2015 I have resolved to finish up at least one UFO per month. So far, I`ve finished 3!
I just started quilting but it’s taking over my life and my soul! My husband thinks I’ve lost my mind…….maybe I have……Maybe I quilted it into my last quilt! 2015 will be my Year of The Quilt(s)!
I love King Tut Thread!!! My sewing resolutions this year is to complete at least one item for our guild’s silent auction for our upcoming quilt show. I always have grand intentions and then get busy on other projects. This year is the year I follow through!
I resolve to actually finsih machine quilting several tops that have hung around way to long. I love doing my own quilting on a domestic machine, thread of choice is always King Tut with Master Piece in the bobbin. Also love their machine needles. So me PLEASE!
My resolution for this year is to finish half of the things I have started. I figured half is doable because I that gives me a chance to start new things!!