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!
619 comments
Ann D
My goal is to get something finished before I start a new project. That’s my attempt to get a handle on my UFOs. Earlier this week I did the binding on a project started in 2013. Now I seem to be stuck on whether I should try to complete something else or start something new. Paralysis by analysis it seems. Thanks for this giveaway. I’ve been interested in the King Tut line but I don’t find it here locally.
ferne
My resolution is to do more applique, but since time is something I am short on I end up doing a lot of the sewing on my machine so I am working on finding stitches and threads that look more like hand stitching and not like someone taking a short cut.
Susan
My resolution for 2015 is finishing up quilts however I found out my daughter was pregnant and so I’m making a quilt for the little one! For 2016 I will continue finishing as I love what I’ve started and want to give those gifts! I love King Tut thread! Love the variety of types and LOVE the colors…especially the lime green varigated!
Carole D
As every year my resolution is to move some things from the UFO box to the finished project. I may have more success this year than most since I am retiring in April!
ArtisanAtHeart
I’ve decided that this is the “Year of the UFO”. That is, I’m going to make a huge dent in my pile of UFOs! I’ve already completed 1 baby quilt, the binding is attached to the second project, and I just finished a third top last weekend. I think my resolution is taking shape!
Thanks for the tutorial!
Pam J
My goal is to make a quilt for myself. I’ve made hundreds of quilts and given them all away. I think it is time to make one for myself.
Billie Watts
My resolution is to learn hand Applique. I had bunion surgery scheduled for Feb 2 so I pieced 4 quilts that needed hand Applique. Day 18 post surgery I will finish the hand work on the third quilt! Since I could not cut or use my sewing machine these projects kept me sane. Love Superipr threads!
Pat M.
My resolution is to make a quilt of valor or two this year!
N. Ekiert
taming my ever growing scrap bin.
Beverly
I really enjoy seeing all your tuts and trying many of them. Gotta do this flower!
MelanieV
One of my sewing/quilting resolutions was to not say yes to *another* project for a family member that already has a project in the works…until projects for others were complete. It almost worked. The newest grandson has 3 projects on my tables right now. *hangs head in shame* Thanks for the give-away offer! Bob & Co and great folks!
chelseajanem
My resolution is to continue to practice my FMQ!
Joanne Schoner
I need to spend more time playing with threads than making projects for other people. I want to learn free motion quilting so I can finish up some UFO’s before my next birthday–number 86 and not leave my kids that stack that nobody knows what they are or for who!!
Marly
My resolution is to QUILT MORE; just to do it. I find myself putting off quilting, finding other tasks in the sewing room because I’m afraid I’ll mess up my patchwork when I quilt it!
Becki
Once again my resolution is to use up more of my stash. Gotta clear out some room (then I can buy more!).
Marilyn
My resolution was to finish my UFOs and get more comfortable with my long arm machine.
hummingjoni
Resolution for this year: shine more light, let go of fear, and do something BIG.
Shirley
I’m working on the MQ, and could use this thread to spice things up!
Annette Worsoe
This year I’ll finish my UFO’s or at least some of them. I am pretty new to your blog I find your tutorials really, really good – thank you.
Ann Rehbein
to finish what I start 🙂
Linda
My word for the new year is “synthesis” which, to me, means bring it all together. I am determined to do just that with my quilting this year — piece some of those projects which have been awaiting my attention, diminish my fabric stash, and greatly improve my machine quilting skills. I already use Superior’s King Tut thread and know that it is wonderful! Thanks for your excellent posts — I am a new follower of your blog.
Tina G
My resolution is to keep a clean sewing room. Clean up my mess of stray threads and scraps after sewing so it’s fresh and ready for the next day.
Kathryn
My resolution is to FMQ three tops that have been waiting for too long—but first I want/need to gain skill and confidence with your Mystery QAL.
Jane Prestidge
I am determined this year to get my sewing room set up better……..so far I have gotten the sewing machine in a better place in the room so I am working on the other resolution……..I am on number 2 of quilting my own tops!!
DonnaLynPearson
My resolution is to finish all my started quilting projects that I have tucked away from days past.
Barbara Hanaburgh
I enjoy daily posts and use Superior Threads, mostly So Fine and Bottom Line, and yes, I should branch out. King Tut is one thread that I’d like to play with.
nancy inIN
Practice free motion quilting. I have been using walking foot, but I am not comfortable with free motion.
Katharine Jenkins
Finish at least one UFO every month and practice free motion quilting more.
Karen
My 2015 resolution is to quilt and sew again instead of just reading about it! I love your website and the FMQ designs and I love Superior Threads! Thank you for this wonderful blog and the chance to win beautiful thread.
Becki G
So far this year I have sewn 9 donation quilt tops. Three are totally finished, one is getting the binding finished today, and one is in the process of being quilted. These are just small baby quilts so don’t think that I am Superwoman or crazy!!!! Just havin fun, and could sure use that thread since it is all “donation” and from my scraps and stash…..
Carol McCabe
I have resolved to use up my stash and buy more current fabric!
Laura L Smith
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Laura L Smith
What I meant to say is: My Sewing Resolution is to sew/quilt whenever possible even though we are in the process of remodeling/selling/moving.
Nancy N
My resolution for 2015 is to get as many of my tops quilted as I can. Your posts are always an inspiration for that, Lori. I will probably still have the same resolution in 2016 (I know, it was probably a typo) as I have a lot of tops that need to be quilted and have a habit of making more.
Dot Chaffinch
My resolution is to finish the quilt I am working on, Make another quilt as a gift. Also to make a few things for my new great-grand daughter (Love those little dresses , etc). I hope to also follow whatever you are doing on your posts and incorporating it in whatever I am doing..
I get excited everytime I open you blog post. What a great job you do, helping us to move into free motion. I am already trying to doodle after just following you a month or so.
Cathy Morton
My resolution is to use up some of my scraps to make a scrap quilt for charity.
Leslie
My 2015 resolution is to practice my FM more and to try new techniques!
Colleen
My resolution is to continue finishing projects on the ufo page in my quilting notebook!
JanetSolarz
I will definitely try this thread! I wish I knew more about thread and how to combine top and bottom etc. Your recommendations and tips are really helpful! Thank you!
Judy Williams
My resolution is to finish up UFO’s, but I have already started a new quilt project! I’m helplessly addicted.
teri c
My resolution is to organize my sewing so I can find the projects more easily.
Diane Dashevsky
My resolution is to work on and actually PRACTICE my FMQ and finally get a handle on my tension issues with FMQ!! LOL! By the way, I love love LOVE Superior Threads and so far, I think King Tut is one of my favorites – love the color choices!
Denise/Folsom,Calif.
My resolution for 2015 is to learn applique and I am !!! Love it and still learning!
Lynn
My resolution is to try to stitch something each day. I know that is impossible but just thinking of quilting every day can work too and keep the inspiration flowing.
Billie Shannon
Now that I am retired I want to work through the pile of tops and quilt many of them.
Janice Henson
My goal is to practice to finally get this free motion thing down so I can makes some lap quilts for my family for Christmas.
Lynne Sharp
My resolution is to spend more time with my machine. What fun names Superior Threads has for their King Tut thread!
Elaine Smith
Organize my sewing room. Cut my scraps into blocks so at some orient, I can easily make a quilt. Work hard and play hard.
Wendy Mouille
My goal is to not have a stash of fabric. I make baby quilts to donate from my stash. I love using different threads to highlight my quilting for the little ones.
Rachell Reilly
I love King Tut! It’s my favorite quilting thread and my Bernina loves it too. I love the solids and the variegated colors.
One of my goals this year is to finish a bunch of projects, so that means more thread! And I want to start using my precuts and learn how to use jelly rolls.
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
lswanekamp
Lori, my biggest resolution is to figure out how to make art quilts without fusible interfacing. I just love, love your poppy!!! I want to create landscapes and florals without fusibles so I can really FMQ them a lot. I don’t like the stiffness of fusibles or how it flattens out the quilting lines. Any ideas?
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