Congratulations to our winner – Laura Whicker! Laura, we have sent you an email and need your address so that we can ship your prize!!
Many of you have finished your Save the Bees Block of the Month quilts and are posting your photos in the Sew Quilty Friends Facebook group– Bravo on such beautiful quilts!! To celebrate, we will having a GIANT grand prize giveaway, so keep reading!!!
*** I’m even going to give you a sneak peek of the 2019 free block of the month, keep reading!!! ***
***The pattern links will be active until January 31, 2019. BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD AND SAVE YOUR PATTERNS NOW- ONCE THE LINKS ARE DEACTIVATED, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEND OUT PATTERNS.***
*If you haven’t signed up yet, or if your friends would like to sign up, NOW is the time!!! CLICK HERE or fill in the box below and you will receive a Welcome email with ALL of the block links, plus some extra fun stuff!!*
NOW- let’s talk about the PRIZE!!! This prize pack is valued at $228 US!!!! Wow!! Both US and international readers are eligible to win.
This is an AMAZING Prize!!!
ONE lucky winner will receive:
- –$100 gift certificate from Thermoweb
- –$50 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop
- —Learn to Quilt with Scraps class, current issue of Quilter’s World magazine, Pincushions & More book, all donated by Annie’s Craft Store
- –Copy of Oompah! book by Beth Helfter
- –Copy of Lunchhour Patchwork from Martingale
To enter, comment on THIS blog post (not on Facebook or a different blog post, you MUST comment on THIS post.) Here are the rules:
- –As I write this, we’ve just started the new year. Please tell me in the comments- What is ONE new thing you’d like to learn or do in 2019? It can be anything- a sewing/quilting technique, learning to play an instrument, visiting some place you’ve never been, etc.
- –Be sure that your email address is included in your profile or comment. If I choose your name, but cannot contact you immediately, I will choose another winner. (Also- be sure that you are checking your spam folder next week, just in case I’m trying to contact you. In the past I’ve had prizes go unclaimed because the winner did not respond to my emails. Don’t let that happen to you!!)
- –Comment by 11:59 pm EST on Monday January 21, 2019.
- –Winner will be chosen at random from all comments on this post.
- –By entering this contest, you are confirming that you are at least 18 years of age. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Winner is responsible for any taxes or fees.
Good luck and happy stitching! Thanks to EVERYONE who participated in our BOM this year!
Oh- I promised you a sneak peak of the 2019 Free Block of the Month, didn’t I?? I almost forgot! Kit fabrics have been ordered and we will start taking pre-sale orders around April!
(Remember, the kit purchase is optional and will not be required for participating in the free BOM.)
The big news this year is that you will have TWO different colorways to choose from for the fabric kit!!! We’ll have a modern Desert palette, and a classic Cottage palette. Here it is:
And a final Thank You to all of our sponsors, who make our annual Block of the Month so much fun!!!
Thermoweb is a manufacturer of fabulous products for the quilting, sewing and crafting industries, including Heat n Bond fusible web and DecoFoil. Visit their blog for tons of creative ideas and projects!
Another new sponsor this year is Annie’s- Visit Annie’s Craft Store for exclusive patterns, books, magazine, video classes, fabric, yarn and more! This is the place to go for all of your creative hobby needs!
Beth at EvaPaige Quilt Designs has created a genius “accordion method” for making Half Square Triangle units!
You are probably already familiar with Olfa mats and rotary cutters- check out their new Endurance blades, which last 2x longer!
Italian company Aurifil makes gorgeous threads for all of your sewing needs and wants! They also have a blog with free block patterns, sewing humor, and more.
Sarah J. Maxwell designs the cutest fabrics and patterns! Don’t miss her blog and website!
The Fat Quarter Shop is your place to go for fabric, patterns, notions and more- it’s a quilter’s paradise!
Martingale publishes beautiful books, and you can find patterns, gift items, and notions on their site, too!
Kari from New Leaf Stitches will be giving away her fabulous Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers. Guess what? These will work perfectly with Beth’s patterns! You’re going to love this.
your quilts are so beautiful and fun to do. thanks for sharing.
I would like to learn how to quilt on my home machine. Dona…?
I have been collecting material for quilts but afraid to start!
It has taken me a long time to start quilting. I finally just took the plunge. I’ve only created 5 quilts (crib size). Each time I believe I have gathered courage and gotten a little better on each quilt. You just have to DO IT! Good Luck :)
I am hoping to become proficient on my handiquilter longarm machine. I love free motion quilting.
carolfairfield68@gmail.com I would like to learn punch needle in 2019. I love how it adds texture to many different projects.
I enjoy your quilts & inspiration! Am looking forward to doing the 2019 BOM with your hints and instructions, as well as maybe seeing some of the fellow quilters that have completed there’s. While I am inspired by your color choices I think I will try my own color combinations to use up some of my fabric stash, that seems to become overwhelming. Of course I’m sure that I will have to purchase some to match. Your sponsors have been a great source for my bulging stash!
Your patterns are gorgeous! I am a fairly new quilter and I love to try new things I am looking forward to perfecting my new artform
I would like to learn to paper piece. I love the look of paper piecing!
I have so much I want to learn how to do but I guess the main things are keeping my seams a perfect 1/4 inch, and applique!!!
I would like to be able to perfect cutting out properly and piecing together making sure I have 1/4″ seams all the time.
I’d like to be more adventurous with color.
bjowcc214@hotmail.com
I would like to learn free motion quilting.
English paper piecing and more quilting with ruler foot on my crescendo
Would like to get my sewing room organized. I love all kinds of needlework, but since I’ve retired I’ve learned to quilt and I need to learn more about rulerwork.
I have been quilting for years, but I would like to learn the new updated ways to quilt and the variety of techniques that can beautify the quilts, I can lean so much from your club! And seeing all the different styles of quilting has given me great! ideas!
I’d like to learn to long arm quilt!
I would like to get better at appliqué with quilting.
In 2019 I would like to develop a creativity journal using a multi media approach.
Love your designs. In 2019 I would like to learn how to use a longarm quilting machine and also want to learn how to knit socks.
Love so much about your blog and posts
I want to learn more about art quilting, especially the collage method.
woza! woza! I want to be entered into the contest, please. I love the new BOM esp. the Desert on!
In 2019, I would like to learn to do my own quilting on my domestic sewing machine. I would like to learn to use the open-toed foot. I recently learned to use the walking foot, and I am getting better with using it to quilt lines. Finally, I would like to learn to be better organized with multiple projects in progress. Thank you for a wonderful club and group. I really enjoy being a part of this online group!
I’m really glad to be able to get free pattern and so much fun to see everyone else’s quilts
In 2019 I would like to learn more about free motion quilting. Thank you for all the information you share with everyone.
Loved the cSave the Bees” quilt. Blessings to you and yours…
Hi Jacquelynne,
My daughter is loving the save the bees ? quilt and some more prayer knots have gone in!
This year I love to get confident in needle turn appliqué! I’ve done one small project once, loved it and love the look! I would love to do something bigger, like 4 pillow cases! Maybe the club could do some needle turn teachings? That would be awesome, as I’m just kind a wing it at the moment!
Your quilts are always so awesome, can’t wait to see the 2019 o e!
I just finished the 2017 BOM! Hopefully I’ll be able to start and finish the 2018 BOM before the next one starts.
I would actually like to finish my Save the Bees quilt so I can go on to other quilt projects. I am done with all the blocks though..
I really need to learn my new sewing machine. It has lots of bells and whistles that I need to learn and once I am comfortable with that I can learn some of the great patterns you have shown me. I have your last two BOM quilt patterns that I look forward to starting one block . Just one to start. That would be so exciting for me to learn!
I have started work on my version of Save The Bees, I love your blog and patterns, this is an awesome give away, so happy to be able to be part of it all and the opportunity to win.
I love all your designs and patterns! For this year of 2019 I want to learn to use a new sewing,achone and after I am comfortable I hope to learn to do free motion quilting! We will see! Most of all I hope to,become better organized!
In 2019 I would like to start a quilt journal. Loved the save the bees quilt.
This year I want to learn more about free motion quilting and mastering corners on my bindings. Thank you for such a fun project!
This year’s goal is to clean and organize my sewing room. I have a bonus goal that I want to keep it that way (hahahaha).
My goal is to learn wool applique and some domestic machine quilting. Love Love your site. Thank You.
In 2019 I would like to learn to motion quilt. I love to put things together but have trouble getting things finished. My over all goal is to do a bed size quit for my bedroom. Prayers for your family. I love the group.
This year I want to work on my curved piecing skills and finish several UFO’s!
2019 I would love to learn more skills on my Bernina 770QE som many possibilites so little time :) Thanks for the contest
in 2019 I would like to learn to overcome my hesitation and leap into new techniques, master all the stitches on my machine and create more!!!!
I would love to learn more applique techniques and paper piecing in 2019
Free motion quilting!
I would love to understand how to work out measurements for squares or designs so that I can have a go at trying to make a simple design myself. The penny just isn’t dropping haha!!
In 2019 I’d like to learn paper piercings and perfect my piecing. Love your site!
In 2019, I would like to learn how to better myself in machine appiique and hand appliqués. Also, learning more techniques in hand embroidering and too, really getting better with cutting straight lines and squaring up my fabric for quilting
Fairly new to quilting so my goal for the year is to learn more about paper piecing….
I want to learn how to quilt my own quilts this year on my domestic sewing machine.
In 2019 I’m going to try to learn needle turn applique. And perhaps buy an embroidery machine and learn machine embroidery.
Thank you for your fabulous BOMs.
Jacquelynne, your projects always provide me with lots of inspiration. I love that your patterns and your fabric selections are always so colorful and whimsical. ♥ Thank you!
So much to learn out there. I would like to learn more about free motion quilting on my home machine, but I have a yearn to learn more about the different types of applique.
Love your website and wish you happy days with your Dad!
Loved the save the bees BOM quilt. Just need to quilt mine. For 2019 I would like to continue working on appliqué and improving my skills. I look forward to the new 2019 BOM quilt.
I would like to see and learn to do more quilting with a more masculine influence as I have 3 boys.
This year I’d like to learn and do more wool applique. See so many beautiful wool applique quilts and would love to be able to make one someday. I have thoroughly enjoyed this online group and last year’s BOM. Can’t wait for the next one!
Wow what a great chance to win all of this…I appreciate you and all you do for us…in the coming year I want to be able to,put my kits together…thread ,pattern ect …I Am in the process of doing a ufo at least two a week….need better skills for doing this…a journal helps…thanks again…✂️✂️✂️✂️
I really enjoy making the blocks you share with us. In 2019 I would like to get my Lord’s Prayer quilt done. I have all the blocks printed on fabric, just have to find time to embroider them all!
I am interested in cloth art dolls along with sewing and quilting. I’m going to learn more of each in this new year. Thanks for all you do Jacquelynn.
I am both a stitcher and a quilter. I’m wanting to combine the two. How beautiful would cross stitched quilt squares be!
Love this site. Would like to learn and do more with free motion quilting and rulers.
I am going to try English paper piecing this year
Love the Save the Bees pattern and can’t wait to see the new BOM! In 2019 my goal is to properly organize my sewing room and fabric to make it easier to just sit down and sew! Thank you :)
I would like to have my whole house organized, and become a minamalist ,so much easier to clean.
2019 is a big years and full of excitement at our house, our only child (daughter) is getting married! We will be hosting a bridal shower tea. To recoup from all the wedding activities, a week after the wedding I leave for an annual quilt retreat with friends all over the US & Canada.
I would love to learn how to do binding at the corners bettet
I’m interested in learning paper piecing.
I would like to learn more about English paper piecing. In the Save the Bees quilt we did a block with hexes. That was the first time I have done them and I really liked them. Would like to learn more. Thanks for all you do.
Susan McGee
suenmark1@hotmail.com
This year I would lie to learn how to propagate plants and shrubs. Buying one and making more would save me a lot of money.
One thing I would like to learn this year is paper piecing. I’ve always had trouble with paper piecing.
Aprilhazelwood@cox.net
In 2019 I want to learn to crochet!
I would like to win the Save the Bees BOM Grand Prize Giveaway! :)
I had so much fun doing the Save the Bees, I can’t wait to do the next one. Thre fabrics look so pretty it will be hard to choose.
Hi! The new thing I want to learn is counted cross stitch. My neighbor does beautiful work and I help her plan how her pieces will work in a quilt. So I’m hoping she’ll teach me.
I love the blogs. I’ve learned so much and want to do so many of the cute patterns.
I would like to learn to FMQ on my sewing machine.
Greatly enjoyed save the bees. Looking forward to next project.
Love participating in a group! So much fun and good help?
This year I would like to learn how to embroider. My mom did it and I want to be as good as she was.
Love all of your stuff on your post.
I LOVE GIVEAWAY’S!!
I have enjoyed the “Save the Bees” project sso very much. I just have some embroidery to do before I put the quilt together.
Thanks Jacquelynne for this great pattern.
Truly loved Saved the Bees project. Looking forward to you next free BOM project. For 2019, I would love to finally get fee motion quilting techniques under control ?
FMQ is something I have yet to try–I hand quilt and machine quilt straight lines, but have been scared to attempt FMQ. I have a grandbaby coming this fall and want to make several small quilts, so I need to practice in order to do at least one with FMQ….
I have the material for the save the Bees quilt. I need to know how to do frenh knots better for my hand embroidered projects they always fall away toa stitch. It would be nice to win. My sister have made andvgiven away over 25 quilts in the past years to kids that have lost their grandmothers at very young age. And kids that have lost their mothers and friends for comfort to wrap in.
I would like to reorganize my sewing room!
Save the bees has been sew much fun! Another great year! Thanks sew much!
I’m hoping to learn and get better at fmq in 2019
I would like to work on finishing up my ufos so that I can make more room for current projects. There are many groups that give away quilts to those in need so that way my ufos would be put to good use.
This year I’d like to learn English paper piecing. I’ve always been scared to try it and have a couple of ufo’s that involve it (20 year old ufo’s!!!) I’m enjoying embroidery projects after doing Save The Bees and I love how it has unleashed my creativity! Thank you Jacquelynne!
I enjoy your BOM’s every year. Thank you for sharing them with us. I PLAN on finishing up a few UFO’s and I would like to see my Grandkids this year. ndfromsd atgmail dotcom
Jacquelynne, thank you for all the fun!!! I am having to look forward to getting started on it but have to finish some UFP’s first. I did stitch all the Bitty Blooms which were so much fun and convenient for son’s appointments. So, my 2019 plan will be to finish some projects. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I loved save the bees. This year I went
Part time at my job. So I’m looking
Forward to just being more creative.
Would love to learn my scan n cut machine to learn how to cut fabric out for making quilts and applique projects! Love your blog Jacquelynn ♥
I am hoping to finish up various quilts I have in progress.
thank you for your wonderful inspiring website! this year we are actually fulfilling a dream – going to Ireland! my husband, who hates flying, finally committed and put a deposit on a tour.
i am going to get together with an applique group from our local quilt guild so i can learn needle-turn applique. my heart feels for you at this time in your life. hold on to the prayers.
I would love to learn free motion quilting this year.
I would like to take on a more difficult quilt pattern. Maybe the double wedding ring pattern.
Thanks for your great content! So glad uou had a good vacation with your dad..storing up precious memories how sweet. My email is judygilliland04@gmail.com…i love sewing crafts etc. Im ” storing up ” my projects. Right now i have a precious household of grown grandkids …starting out is sometimes hard. Im so luvcky to have them…and i have a darlung 2 yr old great gd with her mom woth us .loving every bitbut working full time and all is challenging…but its fun rightnow. Thanks!live the inspiration!
In 2019 I would like to be able to spend much more time in my sewing ? room actually sewing ? and quilting. I have 3 machines and an embroidery machine. Seems like every time I get down there and start a project, someone finds a way to help them with their own projects for the day! I want this year to be my project year!
I am looking forward to learn to long arm quilt on my friend’s machine.
I love to sew the quilt tops but intimidated to try quilting on my regular machine. My email is dryoung55951@yahoo.com
With each new project I learn something new and can’t wait to see what new things are coming this year
The one thing I would like to learn in 2019 quilting with rulers. I purchased the ruler foot and rulers, but have yet to learn. I’ve got to psyche myself up for practicing. Thank you.
Hi Jacquelynn, I was very excited when I finished my save the bees & then noticed I put my borders on wrong??, I’m in the process of correcting it. I have enjoyed the whole process & all the makers I’ve met. Its been a great learning experience. Thanks so much!
I loved working on Save the Bees. I am trying all kinds of new patterns of quilts.
I love, love applique and this darling quilt. A lot of fun. This year I plan to work more on my free motion, and learn some collage quilting, and of course, do more applique.
I totally reorganized my sewing room and want to see if I can fit a longarm machine.
In 2019 I plan to make my very first quilt
For 2019 I would like to learn more about free motion quilting on my domestic machine. I have many many projects started and I will be working on those to try and get them finished!
Hello Jacquelynne,
I would love to learn to play the piano. I love piano music and have always wished I could play.
Also, loving the look of the 2019 free BOM!
Hi! For 2019 I would love to learn how to do paper piecing. I love all the wonderful tips, tutorials, patterns, quilt designs you give us. Thank you so much!
This is the year I want to finish the quilt tops I’ve been saving. In love to select fabrics and the piecing process but I haven’t learned how to layer properly and do the quilting
I would like to learn to quilt by machine.
I am constantly learning new and easier techniques as I get more and more into quilting. I can’t think of one specific thing I want to learn but I want to continue on the path I am on and gain experience by watching video techniques and blog instructions. I passion for quilting is constantly growing.
So love the quilting along BOM,will keep doing this year. Thank you!
How to do a flangers binding
I would like to learn to free motion quilt on my sewing machine this year.
I just love everything you give us in our club!!
I want to learn EPP and painting pet portraits
I would like to learn how to sew curved blocks. I am intimidated by blocks that contain curves. I loved making your Save the Bees quilt. Thank you!
I would like to learn about free motion quilting and EPP.
I would love to learn more about EPP and to expand my experience in paper piecing.
Have had a sick spell going on and some shaky hands, so cutting fabric is hard. Have the bee left and the borders. But keep working away. Love this quilt. It has been fun to do. Love the different textures of the blocks. Not looking for new ideas. Just trying to keep my skills in my old age and keep quilting. Love your patterns and ideas. Would love winning. Have a good day. Thanks.
I want to finish my BOM’s that I started last year & never finished due to my daughter’s illness. I also want to learn to use my new quilting machine so that I can quilt my soon to be finished BOM’s.
Would like to learn free motion quilting and participate in more bible studies at church.
I want to become more proficient in my machine quilting/longarm quilting
I would like to learn to make a hexagon project
I want to get my Project Linus quilt done this year. I also hope to learn how to paper piece.
I would like to learn curved piecing. I enjoy all the photos of completed projects and like that each project includes more than one sewing technique.
I would love to learn how to free motion quilt the row by row method to help put together appliqué blocks for quilts .
I have an embroidery machine but haven’t dragged out the embroidery attachments since I bought it 4 years ago because I really wanted to learn how to quilt. I really enjoy playing with my fabric and piecing quilt tops, not so much the actual quilting which I do as straight lines with a walking foot. So I’d like to learn how to use embroidery software to do my own quilting.
Thanks for the beautiful block of the month patterns! This year I would like to learn to applique with wool felt.
I loved the Save the Bees quilt! It is so pertinent to what’s going on now and so lovely too. Now if I can finish it! Thanks for all you do. Love your emails and FB posts.
I enjoy your patterns and artistic ability. I hope to improve my appliqué skills this year.
Thank you for the BOMs.
I so loved ‘saved the bees’ BOM. I learned so much and feel I can try another one!
This year I would like to venture back to try some paper piecing, since I have always been drawn to New York Beauty blocks, and love bright colours, too, so they seem to go together well as a planned goal. Jill in Phoenix/Calgary
Jill McCaughey at Shaw dot ca
I want to learn how to back up the camper! While I wait for warmer weather I’ll keep quilting.
This year I want to improve my skills using Ruler Work. Have only just begun to play with this and am having a great time. I’ve also committed to finishing a quilt once a month. Have time reserved at a local quilt shop to rent their longarm to get all of these UFO’s done.
Thanks so much for sponsoring this giveaway! I want to learn hand quilting this year.
I would like to learn free quilting. Thank you for the giveaway
Finish all the quilts I have promised this year
I loved making the BOM! Thanks! I’d like to learn more ways to use rulers for quilting in 2019!
This year I hope to continue to improve my piecing and quilting skills, and to finish all projects
I would really like to get comfortable with free motion quilting.
I would like to learn how to set aside some time each morning for prayer, now that I am retired.
Would love to make half square triangles that are actually half squares lol
2019…so many wonderful opportunities lay ahead! I want to complete my first 2 quilts this year andlook forward to learning many new techniques along the way…SO EXCITED ?
I would like to try Hawaiian applique this year and I would like to (and am going) on a quilting cruise to Hawaii! I leave in one month! Bucket list items to be crossed off!
I would like to learn to quilt with rulers and to work on my new craft, punch needle. Thank you for this lovely giveaway and the chance to win.
I hope to learn this year how to do application quilting. Glad you are getting to spend time with your dad.
I’m hoping to learn how to do more hand sewing, and more exact stitches.
I would like to learn garment sewing, specifically shirts and dresses. Also I would just like to improve my sewing skills in general.
I would love to visit Spain and get inspired when doing new by seeing their wonderful tiles
I would love to learn more about quilting in general, I’m pretty new to it. Thanks for all of the tips on here!
I am checking off my bucket list. Entered a terrain race in Aug. Thank for a chance to win.
I am a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 4 and after all these years I feel like going back into sewing. I can make clothing with patterns and was pretty good on a sewing machine and also did macrame and crocheting and needlepoint. I never tried quilting so this is what I would love to learn to do in 2019, it sounds like a lot of fun!!
I have always wanted to learn basket weaving. I think I will start with a kit and try to find some tutorials.
Thank you for the BOM.
This year I’d like to learn to quilt with rulers on my home machine.
I’d love to go on holiday and hopefully somewhere I’ve not been before.
I want to learn better quilting techniques on a regular machine.
What I would like to accomplish in the new year- is sorting through all my sewing/quilting projects that I have started, or have earmarked that I want to do, and put them in one place and actually start working on them. Not that I am not always working on a new project (so many ideas never enough time), but I still am interested in the projects I have started, and really would like to have the satisfaction of seeing more completed.
What a wonderful giveaway! I hope I win! I’m also looking forward to the 2019 BOM. It looks beautiful.
ONE new thing I’d like to learn to do in 2019 is practice self-care and compassion.
I want to get some of my unfinished projects finally completed
I’m turning 60 this year and hope to go to the Azores. My grandparents were born and raised on the Islands of Pico and Terceria and I really want to learn about my culture. The Portuguese are really into handcrafts so I hope to find some wonderful fabric over there that I can bring back and make a quilt. Thank you for all you do!
This year I would like to learn free motion quilting on my home sewing machine
I would love to travel to somewhere new this year and take hand appliqué with me.
This year I would like to learn to confidently do free motion quilting on any size quilt. Thanks for all the fun. XOXOXO
In 2019 I want to learn some new surface embellishment techniques. I’m really looking to step outside of my comfort zone.
I am determined to learn to sew. Thank You for this generous giveaway.
Marilyn
I’m posting this on my birthday, so it would be pretty awesome if I won. I would love to take a quilting class. Jenny Doan (via YouTube) has been my only teacher. I’m sure that a real quilting class would teach me lots!
Thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway!
I love the desert BOM. I plan to participate in your BOM and complete a quilt. I want to rein in my focus in 2019.Your post is exciting while creating anticipation for the coming year.
In 2019 I would like to learn to machine quilt and do more machine embroidery. Last year I purchased a new machine and hope to make good use of this investment.
In 2019 I want to go on a cruise. A quilting cruise would be great! There are so many things to do….if only enough time to do them all!
I always enjoy your quilt-alongs and I think Save the Bees has been my favorite. I hope to finish lots of UFO’s in 2019 and hone my freemotion longarming skills; custom quilting is my passion. Thanks so much for a chance to win these fabulous prizes. Finger and toes are crossed! Blessings…
I’m afraid of FMQ, and want to get brave enough to do it. I also want to learn applique. Both are beautiful with endless possibilities.
I, too, would like to buy a few of the rulers to use on my home machine & learn how to use them efficiently!
One of the things I would like to do this year is learn how to use my Tin Lizzie sit down long arm. I’ve had it for 3 1/2 years (I retired, then sold my house and moved to a new state shortly after) and am intimidated. I really need to take a deep breath and just sit down and play – so, what I would really love to do this year.
I loved the bees and so excited yo try something new this year
Thank you for all the help and inspiration
Patty
I would like to start a quilting and crafting journal and be better at taking pictures of the completed items
I would love to go to Road to California quilt show!
This year’s goal is to quilt and bind all of the tops I have created for the Linus Project.
I would like to learn free motion quilting and machine embroidery on my machine.
I would really like to perfect my applique. I have several kits and am afraid to jump in on them.
I want to learn to knit and also use the embroidery kit I received as a gift this Christmas.
Joan
I would like to try knitting. I can crochet a bit but never learned to knit.
I would like to learn to bead crochet.
I would like to learn how to use the EQ8 program.
I really enjoyed the Save the Bees BOM. In the next year, I would like to learn more about collage/picture quilts and paper piecing
I would like to learn to knit this year.
I would like to increase my English Paper Piecing skills while I’m on a trip to Alaska.
I would like to learn to crochet. Crochet pieces are so pretty.
Marion
In 2019 I’d like to learn paper piercings for something new to learn but first have to get my sewing room back with my father in law visiting from England and get my UFO done.
Our daughter and her husband live in Scotland – would LOVE to take a trip there in 2019!
I would like to learn free motion quilting. I would also learn how to choose fabrics in a much better fashion.
For 2019 I’d like to learn how to quilt with rulers, I have the foot and a few rulers to get started, I just need the time and motivation :)
I would like to learn to free motion quilt on my domestic machine as well as clearing out my UFO’s.
I would love to learn how to quilt on my thirty year old Kenmore!
I want to learn how to free motion quilt. Thank you for all the great patterns!
I am going to learn to use a loom – to make some rugs, table runners and place mats. So excited to have this opportunity. Have always been fascinated with it. Thanks
In 2019 I would like to make two Christmas quilts and visit my sister in Ohio
So we could do some projects together.
I would love to get organized and make sure I take the time to complete many of my projects. Also would love to learn free motion quilting on my sewing machine.
I would like to learn to quilt on my home machine.
I am moving next month so I want to meet new people and hopefully make a few new friends. I’m not good at meeting people or making friends so I hope to change that.
Thank you for doing this giveaway. I hope to finish the Bees and also learn to free motion quilt on my domestic machine. Looks like the new BOM is going to be beautiful. Can’t wait to begin! ?
Would love to win!
I would like to learn to quilt using rulers!
I would like to learn how o use the ruler hat makes cutting 2 1/2 inch strips easy. I also would like to learn how to use my walking foot.
I hope to conquer free motion quilting on small projects this year.
Have to say that I just LOVE your WEBSITE. Awhile back I ordered some labels from you and they are so very sweet.
I am loving retirement and have been sewing and quilting up a storm.
I especially liked your videos on Organization. GREAT ideas.
Also after reading your blogs, using your patterns, etc. I have a renewed
interest in Embroidery …
Ahhhhh ….. the creative possibilities are endless.
Thank you Jacquelynne !!
I want to get comfortable with machine quilting feathers.
I received a ukulele for Christmas and I would love to learn to play it.
In 2019, I’d like to learn to quilt with rulers.
I want to learn to quilt my projects on my home machine instead of paying someone else to do it for me!
I love your designs and the projects you create for us! I’d love to learn more about English paper piecing and foundation piecing. I love the precision of the finished project. Prayers for your Dad and family and YOU!
I would like to learn applique. I’ve done felt starter applique quilt but never cotton fabric.
This year I would like to tackle making a scrap quilt from all my bits and pieces of fabric. I just don’t know where or how to start.
My biggest goal this year is to conquer my bindings. I love to quilt but when I get to the binding I cringe.
I have done stained glass for 30 years and quilted only about 6 years. I would love to learn how to do a stained glass look quilt and also learn about landscape quilting.
Bees BOM was the bees knees!
I would love to get ideas for storing fabric in a SMALL ROOM (8×10)including space for the sewing machine,and quilting on my domestic machine.
I would like to learn more about apliqué.
First of all, prayers for your dad (and you and your family).
I would like to get started on my “Save The Bees”’quilt and hopefully work on it while we are in Pendaries NM this summer. We go in our RV. My sisters in law and I made chicken pincushions last year… all the sewing done outside on my “traveling” sewing machine! People got a kick out of that!
Happy Sewing/Crafting!
Judytrim52@gmail.com
I love save the bees. I want make a scrap quilt.
I would like to learn quilting on my do
domestic machine. My goal is to finish some of my many UFOs
I really enjoy your BOM patterns. Thank you for creating and sharing these with us.
Hoping to complete my first large bargello quilt this year! Almost done the ‘save the bees’ quilt…love it!
I would like to learn free motion quilting. Quilted by hand for many years, I am getting better with walking foot, but would really like to learn fmq. I guess I am really unsure how to start.
Love all your posts. Would love a mini quilt project or mni quilt exchange !
I don’t know what I would want to learn but I would like to do a more complicated paper pieced quilt.
I would love to learn how to use my Janine embroidery machine and combine embroidery with quilting!
Should say “Janome” embroidery machine!! ?
I would like to improve and master the art of free motion quilting on my home sewing machine. I am not very good at it and need to practice, practice, practice.
Thank you for the opportunity to win this great prize.
I would like to get to know my embroidery machine a little better and actually make a project using it.
I want to learn how to quilt with rulers! Love your quilts
I would like to walk some new beaches.
I would like to learn how to do beaded cross stitch. I’ve never done it, but I love the look. :-)
Such a cute BOM! I’m still working my border, but soon it’ll be done. I would like to learn either more FMQ or some ruler work. I got some rulers and the foot in November for my birthday, but haven’t started using them yet. (I asked for them because I’m not so great at FMQ)!
This is the year that I’d like to learn paper piecing. It isn’t intuitive to me and i need to practice.
I would like to de-stress my life. I think the best way is to get better at machine quilting. I love your website and blog!
I would like to learn more home sewing machine quilting using the walking foot.
Love your quilts
I love your site and this year I look forward to finishing my UFOs and learn to do Trapunto on my home sewing machine.
Just learning, but I loved your Bee pattern and camt can’t wait for more projects
2019 learning goal – to have more than 5 standard motifs in my free motion quilting techniques
Well , here is my ONE thing I’d like to do in 2019 ….I want an embroidery machine and do embroidery for quilts….
Now if and when I get that machine is when I’ll begin a new adventure…..in the mean time I’m piecing blocks each day
And making new quilts for the new year……love the ? bees too.
Karol
I found out we are expecting our first grandbaby due on July 23rd!! I want to learn how to crochet!! I also want to I also want to learn smocking!! So many baby projects planned!!
I plan to make a butterfly quilt that I will design. Also would love to get some of my UFO’s finished!
I am planning to finish 2 UFOs and to continue working on free motion quilting. Also will be working on my first quilt-as-you-go project.
Sorry I used the wrong email address. The correct one is on this reply.
I would like to learn to do needle turn applique, so I can be upstairs with my husband while he watches TV.
I want to learn how to how English Paper Piece. In the past I never wanted to learn much about hand-stitching because I had done so much cross-stitching years ago, I just never could get interested in handwork. I saw a video with Sue Daley and Jenny Doan, showing how to make needle keepers and pincushions done EPP; that I was bitten by the bug!!!
I need to learn to make time for my sewing. I work and by the time I get home, make dinner i am pretty tired. I don’t dare trying to cut anything because I am terrible at cutting out blocks.
I learned so much last year from Art of Home and look forward to 2019′ I would like to learn filet crochet and free motion quilting on a home machine, I am going to try and catch up on my UFO’S this year.
I would like to learn to free motion quilt with my sewing machine.
Thank you for all you do. This year I have challenged myself to do something creative every day. I love learning new things. Paper piecing is on my list.
I want to learn to grow vegetables and herbs this year! fionabhair(at)gmail(dot)com
I would like to learn to use the quilting rulers designed for domestic machines.
I would like to become better at using my embroidery machine to quilt, free-motion quilting on my sewing machine, and foundation paper piecing. Love your blog, and the new BOM looks amazing!
I’d like to machine embroider a bag in the hoop.
This year I want to make a queen size quilt for my bedroom and use lots of sampler blocks to make it a one of a kind.
I’d like to learn how to quilt with rulers
My goal for 2019 is to finish the quilts I have started. Three for a youth camp near me, 2 for Premie Pals, and one each for my three children (Crazy Quilts like my grandma made for each of her 23 grandchildren.)
I would like to learn ruler work.
I want to really try to improve my knitting.
I have all the fabric and the book for the Farmer’s Wife quilt and I would love to get some of the blocks completed in 2019.
I purchased an embroidery machine a few years back and would like to learn how to use it.My husband’s health, due to a muscle disease, hasn’t been the best the last few years, so this had been put on the back burner. Know how hard it is to see someone we love go through health issues, but enjoy the time you have and remember the good times.God Bless. thanks for the chance to win this great contest. Shirley
Hi, I would love to be able to relearn how to use my embroidery program. Was away from it for a few years due to health issues and personal problems and now I have to start from scratch…forgot almost everything….Happy New Year.
One of the techniques I want to learn this year is to design my own applique blocks and hand embroidery blocks. Thank you for everything you share and your positive attitude! Have a spectacular day!
I would like to learn and practice free motion quilting on domestic machine. Emalil: ja_heeb@hotmail.com
Love your patterns.
Your patterns are so fun. I enjoyed all the emails and blog posts so much. Save the Bees is on my UFO to
finish this year. I would like to learn to use an embroidery machine.
I would love to go to a Statler (Gammill) retreat in 2019.
I have not finished my quilt yet, but I have enjoyed the creativity and interpretation of the blocks from others.
There are two thing I would like to do in 2019, first finish at least 6 of my UFO’s and second attend the Houston quilt show. Thank you so much for Save the Bees, I have one block and assembly to go.
I want to learn how to free motion quilt on my small home machine.
I love all of your patterns & your fabric selections, thanks for being so generous with all of your designs.
My goal for this year is to learn machine appliqué- I’m new to sewing and quilting so I’m trying little steps!
I’d love to learn (or re-learn)canning, so I can expand my garden. At this point, I grow only what my family and friends can eat or freeze, but I’d love to be able to to grow more and put it up in jars like my Gram did. It was so convenient…and we have farm markets in my area that sell fruits in season I’d love to put up or make jams and jellies out of like she did. I have the time and energy to do it, I just don’t have the knowledge anymore. touchedbyanalien@yahoo.com
Learn to quilt with rulers.
Heloo Jacquelynne, Thank you for the lovely bees last year! Help it’s 2019 already!! My big wish this year is to FINISH THINGS!! Not think about it… just do it!! Of course I realise that no-one can actually teach me this, as it is something I have to be brave enough to launch out into the big wide world and DO MYSELF. Note to self… be brave! State NOW!! Cheers Gloria
I really enjoyed being part of this quilting group. I have learned so much. Especially mixing up different mediums. I look forward to the next quilting adventure.
In 2019 I would like to make at least 3 quilts to donated to my local cancer center.
I would like to learn my digitizing software better so I can make more personal gifts for people using special designs.
I would like to learn how to pick out fabrics for a log cabin quilt and then I would like to learn how to make one.
Ahhhh, 2019 such a busy year. My 50 year graduation reunion, my granddaughters graduation from high school, my daughters 50th birthday and our 50th wedding anniversary.. I will be reconnecting with high school buddies, which will be fun. I hope to have more time to practise fmq….I have at least 12 wip to fmq….
Love your site!! This year I would like to improve on my embroidery stitches and machine quilt on my domestic machine.
I loved the Save the Bees, my blocks are done I just have to finish it?. In 2019 I would like to learn how to do free motion quilting, I’ve bought a set of rulers, so we’ll see?
I would just love to make a large pieced and embroidered and appliqued Queen size or larger,Quilt,and finish it in one year. lorimckinnon56@gmail.com
I want to learn how to work with wools this year.
I need to learn how to finish all my quilt projects. I have at least 4 projects with the front done but then I’m now what do I do. Binding I never have done one, I know I just need to pull up my big girl panties and DO IT. I want to add a dry bed to my landscaping and continue the memorial garden I started after my mother passed away in August 2016. So many things…..I love it. Prayers ?
I would like to learn machine applique. Thank you for the quilt a long.
I want to learn harder embroidery stiches and wool applicade and for the life of me I can’t spell it! ?!
vickirae19@gmail.com
Move into my new quilting studio and be able to find everything. Also, finish a couple of my longstanding UFOs.
Thank you so much for all of your designs. They are fun! I would like to learn free motion quilting this year. It intimates me.
I would like to quilt feathers on my quilts.
In our quilt group we have been challenged to make a postage staamp quilt this year, 1×1 inch squares, and I would like to do more nature journaling.
I don’t really want to learn something new, but just get my sewing mojo back.
Every time your email pops up, I have to take a quick peek right that minute! I just can’t wait. Love the fabrics and designs. Love the combinations of hand embroidery and machine piecing. I bought a new(er) sewing machine. We have got to get to know each other better in 2019!
One thing I would like to do is get brave enough to sew jeans!
I want to learn to machine quilt this year so not to have to send out to quilters.
I so enjoyed Save The Bees. Your instructions were easy to follow. I really enjoyed learning to do reverse half triangles. Thank you for your time and knowledge. Excited about 2019!!
I want to learn how to English Paper Piece and more embroidery stitches. Had a lot of fun doing the Save the Bees’ quilt. “)
Where to start – so many things I want to learn! Free motion quilting is one, really learning to use my Scan n Cut (especially to cut fabric), digitizing embroidery designs, taking web worthy photos of my projects, and the list goes on and on! I definitely can’t imagine that I will be bored when I retire.
I would like to learn how to free motion quilting.
I would like to actually finish a quilt!! I’m very good at doing blocks, starting quilts, spending too much time on my computer at quilting sites, and doing the Block Lotto blocks for the guild I’m a member of, but I haven’t finished a quilt in more than two years. The one I finished two years ago was a small wall quilt that I’d started about 25 years ago!! Ridiculous, right!!??
I would like to travel more maybe go to Ireland and Scotland.
I would like to learn how to crochet. I bought a book called First Time Crochet and hope to follow each chapter and teach myself so I can make scarves and gloves and hats.
I’m looking forward to visiting Bar Harbor Maine this year for the first time. Also, I’m planning on incorporating embroidery with my patchwork this year.
This year I would like to complete 9 baby quilts for my great grandchildren.
I want to learn how to quilt on my embroidery machine… and also learn how to complete my projects!
In 2019 I want to start my own business using my sewing and embroidery machines making and embellishing baby items and shirts so that I can retire from my current full-time job.
Hmmm. I would like to be more at ease doing the actual quilting…other than straight lines. ?
I love your website! This year I am going to finish some crosstitch projects & make a quilted table runner.
I would like to learn how to have a consistent free motion stitch and feel relaxed while stitching.
In 2019 I want to learn to use many of my feet that belong to my machine. There are so many possibilities and I need to utilize them more, not just the one or two favorites.
My attainable goal for 2019 is to learn/improve my hand embroidery skills, to embellish quilts.
My less-attainable goal/hope is to travel somewhere new and exciting.
Thank you for giving us these beautiful and fun BOM projects!
I am so glad I came across your blog. I am enjoying embroidery again!
Thank you for the inspiration.
Wow!! What a fantastic give away!! I’m working on wool applique this year :)
I would like to become ” more confident quilting with rulers”. I took one class and purchased several rulers/templates, but need to practice, practice, practice. I would also like to get control of my house in 2019. In 2017 and 2018, depression became a problem and I sewed my way out by making 10 quilts for Lutheran World Relief in 5 months, but fabric and supplies “took over the house”. I have been sewing in the garage because “stuff” has overtaken the whole upstairs, including a sewing room with Koala cabinets, etc., the dining room and everywhere. Goal for 2019, get back to sewing in the “sewing room”!
I would like to learn free motion quilting so I can finish my quilts! Love the colors for this year’s BOM, already looking forward to it!
I really need to use my Babylock Elgante embroidery machine! I have it now for 5 yrs & only use it for sewing. I even took 2 classes at different times. I’m just scared to use it (poor excuse)
I want to learn more about epp. I have a small project started, but I want to finish it and learn more.
I would love to win!!
I can’t wait for the next BOM.
I hope to do a better job quilting my own quilts.
In 2019, I would like to practice quilting better feathers on my longarm machine.
I have really enjoyed so much working on your BOMS. I would really like to learn paper pieceing and free motion quilting. I have tried it a couple times and still cannot grasp it.
I would like to learn and make Travelers Notebook journals.
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I would like to learn how to do scallop edges on quilts
I would like to learn to paper piece quilt blocks
I would like to learn English paper piecing, especially Lucy Boston technique. Thanks for the encouragement.
I just love reading your blog even though I don’t do the blocks because I am trying to catch up on all the things I already have.
You are such a great inspiration to all of us. Thank you!
I would love to learn how to make a collage art quilt.
I really want to try the bee block. I love the yellow, black and white. Many thanks.
I would love to make a big floor rug or mat. I’m just not sure which method I want to use.
I’m hoping to do more stitching this year!
I would like to learn enough free motion quilting to feel confident to finish a smaller quilt.
I want to learn more free motion quilting designs.
I would like to learn to machine embroider and domestic machine quilt.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog this year. Even though, thanks to my machine being down since mid December, when I had my quilting schedule set to finish Bees, it will be finished. It is a gift for a little one who loves things that fly.
This next year i had not thought of doing something “new” so much. In my sixties, I have accomplished much of what I have wanted to learn and try. If it uses needle, thread or fiber, I have tried it, reaching high levels of difficulty in sewing, design (costume for stage), knitting, crochet, embroidery, crewel, needlepoint, cross stitch. The final item I took on and have loved most is quilting. This I am still learning and will always be a student of new ideas in this arena.
What one thing I most want to learn is to freemotion quilt, to make the quilting designs and swirls that enhance and compliment the design piece work of the quilt.
I want to make each of my family a beautiful work of art for their bed that will be treasured for years to come.
I hope to get more organized this year. I love almost all aspects of needlework, but since I’ve retired my time is spent on quilting and I would love to do more rulerwork; trouble is finding the time.
I want to learn how to use the long arm that I am getting for my birthday!
In 2019, I want to practice English Paper Piecing, learn more embroidery stitches and make a memory bear from a “well loved” quilt made by my paternal grandmother.
I would like to learn ribbon appliqué
I really appreciate all you do for your quilting community. I want to learn to sew straighter! I get little curves and I think I need to be more detail oriented. I love quilting. Thank you!
I want to finally learn to do appliqué!
Your articles on how to deal with my ever-increasing UFO’s are great. I love to start projects, however, I’m lazy about finishing them. In 2019, I hope to whittle those UFO’s down. They are taking over….. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
My goal is to complete one UFO every month. My first one is to finish the Save The Bees quilt. I need to finish the blocks and put it together. Then off to the quilters. I am also going to organize my sewing room this year.
I hope to get used to being an empty nester and to get back to doing crafts that I used to live.
You always have such great BOMs and the new one looks great. This year I would like to learn to free motion quilt feathers on my domestic sewing machine.
I’d like to finish a large cross stitch project I’m working on.
Everyone loves spring and I always like to see cheery colors and designs that make me smile! I love the bees especially and have made several quilts with bees on them somewhere. Thank you for your wonderful work!
So sorry about your Dad. ?. What I would like to learn this is free motion quilting.
For crafting I’d like to try knitting again, crochet maybe make a new item and make some new friends this year. :)
To get better at machine quilting on my charity quilts and to complete an appliqué project all for me.
In 2019 I would like to master big-stitch quilting. I haven’t done any handquilting in over ten years, so I’m not sure how much of a learning curve there will be. I made a simple quilt top with a dozen big blocks that I think would look great with big-stitch quilting. It’s sandwiched and pin basted, waiting for those big stitches.
Thanks so much for sharing your quilts. They are all so lovely.
I love your patterns! This year I want to learn to needle punch! I love mixing quilts, cross-stitches, embroidery pieces, and now needle punch to my decor.
In 2019 I would like to spend some time designing some of the quilts I have been wanting to design. I would also like to learn more quilting techniques.
I’m very interested in learning all about wool appliqué. I think it’s so beautiful with its color and texture.
Hi thank you for your free save the bees bin. I am on a limited income and I see to keep me sane. The free patterns are really appreciated. Happy sewing and god bless
My goal is teach myself needle turn applique. Trying to get started. It is hard when you have 3 or more projects going at the same time. Hopefully, this year will be better than last year.
In 2019 I would like to quilt with rulers and also to learn to knit socks toe up and two at a time. I also am planning on quilting the tops I have waiting including Save the Bees. Thanks for such a great project.
What a wonderful giveaway! I love your designs and can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2019!
I would love to visit Australia or Austria. Both have been on my wish list.
One thing I would like to do in 2019 is to conquer my fear of applique quilting. Along with my goal in 2019 is to quilt more!
I would like to hand quilt several tops waiting in my to-do pile. I just put one on the frame this week that a friend is paying me to quilt for her. After that, they’re all mine. Some are vintage tops that I found for a steal! Others are tops made by me. I’m calling 2019 The Year of Pricked Fingers.
I would like to get better at quilting on my home machine.
I would like to make a dent in my UFO collection and would like to try a collage quilt. The ones I see are absolutely amazing. Thank you for the chance to win! Cheers!!!
I would like to finish some UFO’s and get myself organized, both in my sewing room and in the rest of the house. Happy sewing.
In 2019 I want to learn to paper piece and quilt as you go. I look forward to the BOM! Please enter me to WIN BIG!!
Love your block of the month. Still working on the Bee’s. The five away would be wonderful.
Where do I start – would love to finish quilts I’ve started, become better on my long arm, travel, spend time with the grand babies and sew, sew and sew some more! Thank you for last year and looking forward to this year!!!
loved the save the bes. my goal is,to get most of my if I projects finished and gifted. i will be yaking a,class to learn gow,to quilt with rulers.
I would like to learn ruler work on my domestic sewing machine. I wish to feel more comfortable quilting at home.
I really want to learn how to paper piece. My brain just gets lost no matter what video, what article, what tutorial I view. I want to learn. May be I have a learning issue here.
This year I would like to learn how to quilt on a long arm.
I would like to learn more about loom knitting ?. I can make a few things but would like to learn more. Also would like to perfect sewing mitered corners on my quilts.
I want to make a Fractured Star quilt, I’ve had the pattern for about 4 years & need to find the courage to start!
During the 2019 year my goal is to reorganize my sewing room and complete some (more than one) of my UFO.
I can’t wait for your next project.
I have always been fascinated with bargello quilts. So maybe this will be the year I will try making one myself.
Love your patterns…thank you so much for sharing!
I want to work on getting all the quilt tops quilted and bound. Too many unfinished tops laying around. Thanks for a fun block of the month. Can’t wait for the next one. Email zquilt746@gmail.com.
I would like to learn how to use my long arm better.
So many tops to quilt so little time! ??
I would like to learn to quilt pretty fmq spirals on my long arm! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I would like to continue to improve my machine appliqué skills and try some free motion appliqué. Congrats on the conclusion of the Save the Bees project! Janice.snell@gmail.com
I enjoy reading your posts. (Sorry about your Dad.) I know it is hard to stay on point when dealing with such sorrow. Plan to keep reading all your info. Keep up with the great work.
Aaaaahh…..travel somewhere? Well, I’m very lucky in that in a couple of months my husband and I will be married 30 years :) It would be wonderful to travel somewhere new and unexpected. Maybe to the Caribbean.
I would also love to learn some new piecing techniques for some new quilting blocks as well as some free motion quilting techniques.
I really want to learn to use a long arm quilter!! They fascinate me!!
I’m wanting to learn more about quilt as you go. I’m wanting to make larger quilts for my family. Also learn to do t-shirt quilts. My daughters were very involved in their church youth group (mission trips, church camp, etc) & very involved also in marching band & color guard
Paperpiecing
I have just started doing applique with wool. This year I would like to learn fancy embroidery stitches to add to my work. Thank you for your block of the month patterns…they are wonderful !!!
I want to learn how to make a kaleidoscope quilt. It looks so complicated but that’s not going to stop me from trying.
I hope to learn English Paper Piecing; something to do away from the sewing machine (at meetings, in front of the t.v., in bed…)
I plan to take a flower arranging class and keep fresh flowers in home.
I want to add new embroidery Stitches in my projects, and do more embellishments on my wall hangings. Just about done with Save the Bees. So fun! Carla-mcguire@att.net
I would love to learn how to do punchneedle…I have already purchased all the things I need to get started…?
This year I would like to learn to piece an accurate 1/4 in seam allowance.
I want to complete the quilt that I am in the middle of, for my own bed.
I would like to learn needle turn applique, and to quilt on my machine.
Happy new year….I enjoy all your posts…and thank you for commenting on my picture of my “Trail Mix” quilt
I’m trying to not eat out for breakfast every morning at McDonalds. If I do it I will save at least $1300 this year. Then my husband stated that he might get me an embroidery machine. I would like to learn to embroider and improve on my applique skills.
I would like get into some of the projects you given us to do. I really wanted to do the Save the bees quilt.. But it seems time has not allow me to get it started. So that my goal to do it and some of the embroidery projects.
I would love to learn free motion quilting this year.Thanks for the BOM’s.
Your designs are so cute and just so happy. Thank you for the free blocks and giveaway opportunities.
Happy New Year.
I would like to learn to do free motion quilting.
This year I would love to learn free motion quilting! Loved the Save the Bees! Thanks for the fun! Can’t wait to see the next one!
This year I’d like to get better at quilting on my home machine and more about painting on fabric. Save the Bees is very cute. The sneak peek of 2019’s quilt is intriguing and looks like fun.
Love the Bees and the 2019 peek, too! My new and different thing will be to get much more organized and convert my spare room to a real quilting and crafting space! Complete with a special area for my grands to create! You have awesome sponsors! Thanks for the chance to win.
2019 – I plan to get a motorcycle endorsement at 63 years young, then make a quilt block logging the event!
This year, I’d like to quilt most of my own quilts. I bought a new-to-me sewing machine with a larger throat space so I can do my own free motion quilting. Also, a quilt shop very near me rents time on their long-arm machine, so I’d like to learn to quilt my larger quilts there,
Your Save the Bees BOM is so adorable! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. For a couple of years I’ve been learning French on Duolingo. This year I am adding Spanish to my list of things to try (and learn). I took Spanish in HS so I do remember some; plus I live in,not so sunny this week, Southern California. Speaking Spanish here is very useful. As far as quilting goes, I’d like to try a paper pieced New York Besuty quilt.
I would like to be better at quilting.
I would like to learn to handpiece quickly. Quick enough to make it feasible. Love the new BOM, looking forward to it!
Thank you for all you do for us!!! This year I’d like to figure out a better way to organize my fabric!!!
I would like to learn paper piecing
I love BOM’s and am trying to finish up all thqiltng on my quil. Just love how different and creative yours are. I had to drop out of the art of home as I was so far behind with everything. Sorry about your Dad. Mine passed suddenly so we didn’t have a chance to prepare. Loosing your parents is always devastating and I lost mine close together.
I would like to learn All about using my serger and become proficient stitching knit fabrics.
I want to work on more of my own projects (I longarm quilt for others) and maybe learn to knit.
I really want to learn paper piecing. I’d also like to visit the Stickley Museum and see Falling Waters.
This year I would like to learn and become proficient in free motion quilting
I would like to do some projects using vintage flour or feedsacks.
I enjoyed the Save the Bees BOM quilt. Excited for the new BOM. I would like to learn more about machine quilting in this new year. I will be practicing on my Save the Bees quilt. My email is ksguirlanda@juno.com Thank you for the club and all the wonderful projects.
I’m just hoping to get thru the year. My other half was just diagnosed with stage 4 aggressive cancer. I’m hand piecing and miniature quilt at dr appt right now. I will hand quilt it too.
I want to make taking some time for myself each day higher on my list than after every else is done.Thanks for the give away.
I am new to your site and am looking forward to the block of the month. This year I am wanting to start learning how to play the piano. Also I want to add more machine embroidery into my quilting designs.
I do quilts for Kids with Chemo in my community and I want to incorporate some of the ideas of this site into these quilts for this sweet kids that are going through so much.
I would like to learn to spin wool on a spinning wheel.
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I want to learn machine quilting this year. I have always quilted my quilts by hand.
Thank you for the generous contest and your wonderful and whimsical designs. In 2019, I plan to become better at Free Motion Quilting.
I want to learn free motion quilting. my eyes, hands and machine just don’t want to work together.
This year I would like to improve my free motion quilting skills. I would also like to learn how to crochet. Thank you for sponsoring the wonderful block of the month events.
I want to make the 3 quilt kits I bought and haven’t started on yet. Your blocks look cute.
I would really love to learn how to do regular paper piecing this year.
I love your theme quilts, maybe something inspirational with embroidery and or appliqué, would also like some smaller projects I like sewing that is more difficult or advanced, just makes for a lovely finished project
I always look forward to your newsletters, so full of so much inspiration & fun! EPP is something I would love to try this year, and something new for me! Thank you, Susan
I love your site and all the projects and quilts you design for us. This year I plan to complete at least 7 quilt tops that need quilting – most will be machine quilted and some will be machine embroidered. I have many other projects and requests to complete…my family and friends get most of the things I make. This year I will learn to use a new/used Babylock Destiny Machine. It will be a long learning process – I am up for the challenge. It can only enhance my work.
Playing around, I discovered that I really like making tiny blocks. I don’t know why, but they fascinate me. I suppose I should learn paper piecing to become good at it. Thanks for your beautiful blog. It makes me happy just to look at it.
Love to sew, but I want to try so ething different. I want to learn glass fusing!
I would like to learn more about free motion quilting on my machine. Also more about proper stabilizers for my machine embroidery.
I’m hoping to keep on top of my UFOs by becoming more confident when FMQ. Would also like to learn to quilt on my domestic machine with rulers.
I hope to learn how to finish a quilt. I have sew many started but have no idea how to quilt with my machine and bind it all together.
I want to learn free motion quilting on my sewing machine.
I’d love to learn some EPP fussy cutting and sewing techniques.
My goal for this year is to learn paper piecing. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and to share with others this beautiful art.
I would love to learn how to make a bargello quilt. They are so pretty but I don’t think I could pull the fabrics together and sew them correctly to get it to work out right
Very excited about the next BOM. I want to get more done, do more wool applique and be more organized. But one thing I really would like to learn is how to do glass mosiacs such as stepping stones for the garden. I can see in my mind how great the stones would look and then I could make a quilt to match! I suppose I could learn to garden better…… I would like to say how wonderful it is that you were able to spend the time with your dad. My father died 23 years ago and I still miss him!
For 2019 I want to complete a BOM.
I would like to learn how to quilt my own fabric.
I have taken a free motion quilt class but need a whole lot of practice.
I want to learn some free motion quilting on my home machine.
I guess I need to learn how to use my brother quilt machine. Just gotta get that time set aside for that
I want to learn to quilt on my longarm better. Also to be able to be a better teacher for my quilt guild.
I would really like to get my sewing room organized so that I can find the things I need when I need them and so that I can be more productive in the starting and finishing of my projects. I also plan to continue participating in the BOM’s because I learn new things each time.
Would like to learn to quilt on my domestic machine.
I would really like to learn turned applique this year.
2019would love to finish at least 3 of my unfinished projects this year. Almost have one done!!
I would like to learn how to do graphic design work so I could make better art quilts.
I would love to organize my sewing room and get my UFO’s in order so I can work on finishing some of them this year. I have enjoyed working on Saving the Bees.
I want to learn to recognize the songs and sounds of the backyard birds I see in my yards, and I want to make a wall hanging that includes those birds.
Time to get out of the ditch and learn free motion quilting ?
I would like to learn paper piecing this year. I am fairly new to quilting. I have been working on quilts for all 3 of my grown children and my granddaughter for Christmas. I had fun making them but the best feeling was seeing their faces when they opened them and saw what I had done for them!
I want to finish all the projects I have currently sitting in my sewing room. That should keep me busy all year. Along with that I want to make your BOM of course.
Needing to get my sewing/craft room organized in 2019. This is my goal.
One thing I would like to learn is read my mom’s mind so I will know when she is not feeling good. Nothing serious. Just aches and pain which makes her touchy.
I want to learn to make the attic window quilt pattern. I would like to visit Nashville TN.
I want to learn how to use a long arm machine.
I guess I will need to learn time management if I want to try the accoridisn method of half square triangles AND do the 2019 BOM which looks amazing. Thanks for the chance to enter your nice giveaways
For 2019 my goal is to learn how to sew garments with the end goal being heirloom sewing for my granddaughter. That, and finishing all the UFOs in my sewing room, lol :)
I would love to go to the big balloon festival in Albuquerque and ride in a hot air balloon.
I need to learn how to stick with a quilt to the end! I can finish a top, I can do some basic quilting and have even quilted by checkbook. But starting new projects and learning new things is so much more exciting…….
In 2019, I would like to learn to use fabric I have at home before buying more!
Thanks for the annual block of the month quilts!
Would love to learn paper piecing! Happy 2019!
I want to practice free motion quilting and ruler work this year. I’ve been having fun learning.
I would love to travel over seas. thank you for chance to win these awesome prizes.
I want to get my sewing area in order so that I can start (and finish) my projects! (natsam74@yahoo.com)
Convert hobby from acquiring supplies to creating!
I enjoyed the applique and then got sidetracked. More applique projects would be appreciated.
I have enjoyed making the Save the Bees quilt. I love the combination of applique, patch-work, and embroidery – and I love that the bee block has buttons, I love buttons!
I hope to learn more about quilting with rulers on my domestic machine!
I would like to “relearn” the discipline needed to finish many partially started, but not completed projects!
I would like to complete many UFO’s I have and get better at free motion quilting to finish my quilts!
I love your blog and patterns. I’d like to learn paper piecing this year plus finish up some ufos. Thanks for all you do.
Love your designs. I want to learn more about my Serger and find out everything it can do. I also like to take a trip to Florida.
Thank you For your creativity it has inspired me to be more creative. This year I would like to improve my embroidery and incorporate into my quilts. I also want to improve my free motion quilting! I am looking forward to a productive year of making many projects to share with family and friends!
I want to learn to do free motion quilting on my home machine.
I want to learn how to do paper piecing. I have signed up for a class later this month. So excited!! I also want to learn how to speak German and Romanian. We plan on traveling to those countries in the next few years. Good luck to everyone!
I would love to learn how to sew this year.
I want to learn how to make a quilt with curved shapes and circles that are not appliqued. For work I want to learn fundraising for non-profit groups.
I am learning to play the hammered dulcimer this year.
I want to learn how to piece quilts with more complex triangular segments and to develop more “muscle memory” in my machine quilting.
I would love to learn how to use the applique tools I have and make a Snowman quilt.
What I want to learn this year is – to back up my son’s race trailer.
My son races motorcross, and I bring my sewing and work on it between races.
At the end of the day he is tired so I drive home. I can pull the trailer fine,
but when we get home, he still has to back up and park.
I HAVE BEE FABRIC AND CO-ORDINATING FAVRIC TO MAKE THIS QUILT. OUR SON IS GOING INTO THE BEE BUSINESS AND THIS QUILT WILL BE AWESOME!!!
Great blog and comments too!
I would like to learn English Paper Piecing.
Would love to learn binding and quilting crafting4you@yahoo.com
I would like to learn to paint on fabric.
Thank you for hosting this great BOM and for this amazing giveaway. I have a quilt to make that requires FPP and I hope to conquer the technique and finish the quilt:) Otherwise, de-clutter and organizing at home are needed goals for 2019. I’ve already started:)
I would love to become more proficient with free motion quilting. I just have to remember two things – keep the quilt moving and breathe! Thank you .
I hope to learn needle turn applique. Also want to get several quilts custom quilted on my Innova longarm machine. Challenged myself to do twelve to twenty four QOV quilts this year.
Love reading your blog and sewing techniques
I’m interested in planning and deciding how to quilt your quilt tops. Like what makes you pick that certain design for you quilt tops
I would like to learn more embroidery stitches and how to use them to make my creations even more beautiful!
I am looking forward to making 2019 BOM quilt with the pattern you provide. I am inspired by the colorways that you have provided, but I have a fabric stash that is over flowing much to fault due to your sponsors having such lovely color combinations and sales that are too hard to resist. I’m sure that I don’t have much chance in winning the lovely gift that you and the sponsors have put together but I would certainly cherish it if I did. Wish everyone the best year and to great sewing experiences.
In 2019 I would like to learn free motion, quilting
I am a hand quilter and I really need to put those feed dogs down
This year I hope to make myself a pair of jeans. I’ve never made that kind of pant before and it’s been many years since I made myself pants with a zipper placket.
I would love to learn how to keep from making a mess of my studio. Lol. That being said, thank you for hosting such fun and doable block of the month patterns.
I am really looking forward to your 2019 BOM – looking forward to learning new skills and techniques with machine and hand applique
I enjoy reading about your day to day and share your joy at being with your dad for his last fish. I also love to fish and can eat almost anything that comes from the water.
Thanks for the “Save the Bees” blocks. I enjoyed it so much. The pattern and colors are so relaxing. I would like to paint fabric and get a long arm quilt machine. Until then I will just love what I do get done. Keep up the happy work and the time with your family.
I am one year post treatments and surgeries for breast cancer I hope this year I can finish my UFO’s. I need the energy and concentration to do so. Some are appliqué projects.
My goal is learning to FMQ and quilt with rulers so I can get my stack of unfinished quilt tops done. Thanks for the chance to win!
This year I really want to learn how to use my collection of the Westalee Quilting Templates. I have had them for a few years and have not tried to do anything with them. I have been signed up for two different classes on them at one of our local quilt shops but both times I had to forego the class as my health isn’t the best as I am fighting Melanoma cancer. Hope to get this accomplished !! Andie.eggering@hotmail.com
I love your designs and inspiration. The thing I would love to learn is free motion quilting. I made three quilts for Christmas and being able to how FMQ would have finishing them up a lot faster. Actually, I have gotten into making quilts in the last couple of years and that is cause of being able to make them in the embroidery hoop. But, I have been hooping them and doing the FMQ by embroidery, which is a long process. So, I would like very much like to learn FMQ.
I love to applique! But I can’t machine applique. I would LOVE to learn to do this. I also want to thank you for all you do!
I would love to have cross stitch patterns included, would love to learn it!!
patschick@outlook.com
I want to Tidy Up this year with Marie Hondo and learn to fold clothes differently! Very exciting to me.
I would like to learn how to keep from procrastinating. It’s something I truly need to work on.
Thank you! I enjoy your blogs, energy and creativity! A new technique for me would be to learn how to install at least one closure hardware. For example, the frame used for coin purses.
I love your quilts. I have purchased a used Janome 11000 embroidery machine abs I would like to learn how to use it. I have so many plans for quilts in my sewing room and I would also like to complete as many of those as possible!
Thanks
Peggy Lannon
My goal this year is to clean my basement and that will be no easy task! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
In 2019 I want to learn to be more patient with others and more giving to myself. Spending more time with things that make me happy like sewing and working in the yard.
This year I would love to learn to use my long arm.I have several quilts that really need to get done soon!
I hope to take a couple new classes this year and finish a few UFO also
In 2019 I would love to learn the bargello technique. I have enjoyed this Block of the Month sew much! Thank you for doing it Jacqueline
My goal for 2019 is to learn to quilt on my sewing machine instead of sending the quilts out or just sitting! Also I want to learn a new technique for my nieces wedding quilt. Looking forward to a good year of sewing/ quilting! Thank you for opportunity!
I want to learn how to use my embroidery machine endless hoop attachment!
One of the things I will be learning to do this year is hand quilting. Also I would like to try using more texture and even try to pixilate a small quilt this year. Thank you so much for your blog, I have enjoyed reading about all the things you value, your videos, patterns and sentiments.
This year I’d like to learn how to scale the size of blocks so I could make more mini quilts from blue cos that are regular size. And also to learn hand-quilting a small project.
Love all your fun designs! I would love to learn to machine quilt in 2019!
I would like to learn how to be more organized so that I can have more quilting time now that I’ve started working after many years.
I would like to make some progress on my pile of UFO’s.
I would like to learn English Paper Piecing.
I would like to visit Ireland and/or the Panama Canal.
I want to finish a quilt started 4 yrs ago. Also want to upgrade my sewing machine.
I would like to know how to make soap! I bought all the oils, mold, scale and such and I’m trying to work up enough nerve to start.
I loved the bom challenge and even had my sister join.
I just funished a table runner with the vase of Valentin you posted with embroidery. Love your creative touch.
This past year I made 16 quilts, table runners etc.
Thank you for your inspiration!
Learn to do free motion on my home machine
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Oh, where to begin?? I really need to quit being intimidated by paper piecing & give it a whirl! I would also like to learn how to machine quilt small projects on my own machine. I have a friend who quilts the majority of my projects on her long arm but I’d like to learn the quilting process. Thanks for all of the inspiration you continue to give to me!
I would like to complete as least 3 things on my quilting to-do list. The first is a quilt for my daughter.
Thank you for this delightful “Save the Bees” quilt. The options kept us challenged and enabled to learn!
This year I want to finish off a few UFOs and possibly take a class on machine quilting on my domestic machine using the new quilting rulers that are currently popular. It may take practice but I am determined to improve my quilting abilities and try some of those pretty designs that I thought were only for Long Arm machines.
I would like to learn how to quilt on my home machine and as a second new skill, learn paper piecing.
I keep seeing the jelly roll rugs and I think that might be something I’d like to try to make. I do enjoy all your patterns and posts. Keep up the good work.
Im stepping outside of my comfort zone this year to work on a collage quilt ive designed, well, in my head LOL. Im super excited to see this comoleted and I look forward to learning new techniques and working with differnt threads, fabrics and embellishments. Hopefully, fingers crossed I can have it completely finished this year, wish me luck!!?
I want to make a full size bargello quilt and finish my block of the month quilts!
I want to learn to crochet. I ordered a dvd from Annie’s to do it.
I would like to finish some projects, and I’d like to learn collages, it looks so fun!
I’d like to learn how to use my brother embroidery machine that I got for Christmas better. Also how to use it to do machine quilting.
I would really like to finish my UFOs and let go a lot of past thoughts that are not good for me any more
I love all your quilts and handwork. Makes me want to get restarted on some embroidery.
I would like to learn to paper piece. I find it intimidating. On a persona level, my spouse became disabled in 2018, so I’d like to learn to have more patience, to be more organized, and less likely to proscrastinate, since I now have to do everything.
My goal for this year is mainly to get organized and to complete my UFO’s.
I love the variety and fun on your site. In 2019, I want to learn to be a better steward of my time in order to accomplish my fun(sewing) goals as well as my have to goals- work, cleaning, and housework. Thank you for your inspiration!
IN 2019 I would like to learn the process of making portrait or picture quilts. Thanks for all you do! val1053@gmail.com
In 2019 I would like to finally move into our tiny house up north and get my not so tiny sewing/craft room set up so I can begin teaching young people to sew! We built in a community with a lot of disadvantaged, struggling families, and I can think of no better way to pass along my God given gift of sewing and crafting, as well as use my stash than teaching my skills to others!
My goal this coming year is to finish more projects that I have started. I would also like to do more quilting. I have completed a few tops but have not quilted them yet. I just love seeing what others are working on and getting ideas/tips from others who share my passion for sewing/embroidery work.
Thanks for another great year Jacquelynne. It may sound funny but I’d like to learn how to make sushi!
I really enjoyed the Save the Bees BOM. I’m hoping to finish putting it all together and get it quilted in the next few weeks. As for something I’d like to learn this year… I love foundation paper piecing, but I have never done English paper piecing. I would love to learn EPP!
I am just beginning with quilting so my goal is to learn more trick and tips to doing quilting that includes embroidery and appliqués.
Thank you for sharing your patterns for free. I enjoy doing them.
I would like to finish all the orphan blocks I have into quilts.
I would really like to learn paper piecing. And I need to organize my small work space. Love your ideas Jacquelynn. I made your potholders for 8 Christmas gifts.
I would like to quilt the three tops that I done and the two my SIL gave to quilt.
I would like to get some of my old projects done and out of the way this year. Too many things to do are dragging me down. Wish me luck. Thanks Jacquelynne for all you do.
I have become a member of The Art of Home Club and I want to learn more hand sewing stitches as well as completing some of the quilts I have ready to sew. I need to make time out of my day to do this. Thank you. My email is ljsargent14@aol.com
I want to learn how to QAYG and quilt on my domestic machine.
I would like to take photos of my completed quilts and journal about them. I would also love to organize my stash!
I’m enjoying this site immensely! I have my eye on some collage quilts that I would like to attempt. But I still need to perfect my applicaque technique. I also should like to do more in the way of designing my own layout. And i’m learning Spanish for fun.
I like everything that you do. I haven’t made the BOM but will try to do them in the near future. I like the website.
I would like to be going to visit my stepmother who is the one who taught me how to quilt. It has been way too long and I miss her.
I would love to learn to free motion quilt this year, and also how to do the cathedral window block. I love you blog.
What I would like to accomplish in the new year- is being more organized & need to stop and sort through all my quilting projects to determine if I need to let it go or actually get it finished. I’m easily distracted by shining objects (so many ideas & never enough time), but I am hoping to see a lot of the PhD(s)completed this year (at least 1 every month)! I feel my biggest weakness is ANYTHING quilt related that is FREE or ON SALE!
I would like to learn wool rug hooking. And I would like visit my daughter-in-law in South Africa and meet her family. I might have to buy some fabric too while i’m there,?
Hi Jacquelynne. Thank you for the darling Save the Bees quilt and all your inspiring ideas. I would like to feee motion quilt and also use rulers. English paper piece and foundation paper piece. Love the 2019 block of month color desert. Very nice. Thank you again for these opportunities to create such wonderful projects. My prayers are with your family. Take care Wendy. wjlefler55@icloud.com
I would like to learn curved piecing
I just bought a new sewing machine with BSR and would love to learn to do some of my own free motion quilting on it. I love seeing what everyone is working on so I can be inspired to try new things out of my comfort zone. Thank you for the chance at an amazing giveaway. Looking forward to what’s new in 2019!
I would love to organize my craft room this year and learn to make a crazy quilt.
I am determined to make time for myself. Whether it be to read a book, quilt or just sit and sip tea on my back deck! In the process of moving things around to “simplify” my life a bit.
I would like to learn freezer paper quilting. next month in guild
Hello, In the up coming year I would like to learn how to take care of myself. I’m 51 and I’ve taken care of kids and grandkids, other people’s kids. I’ve kind of let myself get run down. But, I can do all things through Jesus, who gives me strength.
In 2019 I would like to learn how to foundation paper piece. This technique intrigues me.
I love the sneak peak of the 2019 bom and cannot wait to start it
I want try something new. Something outside my comfort zone.
I would love to learn how to color tint embroidery!
Love to see. I machine and hand stitch. Sewing is my happy place.
In 2019 I would like to learn more complex stitches in hand embroidery. I would also like to learn / find new healthy recipes to make.
I want to continue quilting and hope to make some progress on my UFO’s!
I would love to become proficient at needlework. I really live doing embroidery but find I don’t seem to have smooth stitches. Love your emails, patterns & chats! Cheers, Linda
I would love to find the time to quilt all the hand applique tops ive made. And as a bonus if I suddenly found an extra day in the week Id like to learn the flute always wanted too since very young and not that now
I am loving all the things we are learning. I need to learn to finish a lot of my UFO….. I see another new technique that I want to learn and here I go again down another path. But I sure do enjoy every path.
In 2019 I would like to design more quilts and do some painting … been way too long since I’ve drawn and painted. Thanks for sharing your talent with us … I’ve loved the BOM’s …
One thing I’d like to learn in 2019 is to better utilize my EQ8 software in writing my quilt patterns! Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful prize!!
Well, in 2019 I plan to learn to make a beautiful applique quilt.
I would like to learn how to measure and cut accurately. I know this seems like a simple task but for me it is a challenge.
I like to learn embroidery. This was a great learning experience for me. Thank you!
In 2019 I want to learn to quilt on my new long arm machine!!
I would like to learn how to paper piece, I have tried doin some just do not do it well.
I would also like to improve hand stitching hexagons. They are so pretty & fun! I’m sure I will find other things to learning new techniques. Thank uou
I would like to learn how to use my free motion quilting foot. Thank you for all of your creative ideas and patterns.
I would like to do needle turned applique. And more of my own quilting.
So glad I joined the Art of Home Club, so many cheerful projects to try, and so many helpful tips. Loving the Save the Bees BMO even though I’m still not done with it, so many things so little time! but thank you for all the cheerful projects!
I would like to learn how to design a quilt. I would also like to learn how to improve my applique. I’ve absolutely enjoyed my journey on here so far love your fabric s.
I have been trying to learn how to quilt my blocks as I go on my regular sewing machine. I bought some designs for quilting for my embroidery machine to try that as well. I have quite the stack of boxes of blocks completed and waiting to be sewn into quilts
I played the piano when I was younger & now that I’m retired, I would like to learn how to play better. Also, I would like to learn more invisible applique techniques.
I plan to organize my quilting supplies and projects so, when I have even a short amount if free time, I can get something accomplished.
I’d like the confidence to use my quilting machine, free motion. My very first project was too big & things didn’t go well, bad experience really. Now I’m apprehensive to try anything else; it’s been a long time. The quilt on the machine has rested there for too long (years).
In 2019, I’d like to learn how to use my new cricut machine.
I would like to learn how to how to choose fabric colors that go together. I have a really hard time with colors working together.
I would like to de-clutter my sewing area and learn how to make it more convenient and efficient.
I’m pursuing an accounting degree after being out of school for 25 years so all of my learning efforts are focused on accounting this year! My sewing time will be focused on the comfortable and familiar to rest my brain.
I would like to learn to free motion quilt. Thanks!
would like to learn more about stabilizers. i.e. how to use which on with what fabric, how to hoop them, etc. Thank you.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate. I like learning about any new patterns and tools that make quilting a little easier.
I am very excited to learn how to sew weighted blankets. Once I feel like I have the hang of it I want to branch out a little and make a weighted lap cover for my son to use at school and make him a weighted stuffed animal. He has sensory processing disorder and weighted things help him to feel more calm.
Laura Jones
lollypants@love.com
Looks wonderful!!!,
I would like to learn to design my own quilt blocks with painting techniques.
I have a very special quilt that I have been working on since 2009. I need to quilt it by the end of April and I am very scared to even begin it.
I’m anxious to learn sashiko hand stitching this year and plan to complete one of Sylvia Pippen’s patterns. Next year I’m planning to learn Sue Spargo’s wool applique technique.
I’m anxious to learn sashiko hand stitching this year and plan to complete one of Sylvia Pippen’s patterns. Next year I’m planning to learn Sue Spargo’s wool applique technique.
Hi – I have been sewing and quilting for a very long time–I really enjoy your web page—You are like a little ray of sunshine—Keep up the good work
My Hope for the New Year is to have a Craft Mecca Room. My husband has retired and we are going to move to the hills. Would like a nice house with a very very large space to I can have space for all the crafts I and to do. This includes quilting, painting, photography, and learn every way to craft. Thank you for your great projects.
In 2019 I would like to learn Wool Applique and more coloring with pencil on quilts.
I plan on improving my binding attachment. But my most exciting plan for this year is that my son is marrying the love of his life. We are so so happy to be including his lovely fiancé into our family.
I would love to do some art quilts or portrait quilts.
I would like to finish some UFOs and do some embroidery – both by hand and with my machine. I’d also like to do some art quilting.
My word for 2019 is finish. I have way too many UFOs. But I would like very much to learn how to free motion quilt and also learn longarm quilting. I bought an older longarm and the darn thing scares me. I’m trying but need much more practice and maybe some help. I have already finished 2 UFOs completely, one more needs a label and another needs quilting so I’m trying to follow through.
This year I’d love to organize my craft room and make space for all the fun projects I have in mind. I learned how to weave this year as well as needle felting. So it would be fun to combine all my interests into one multi media project.
I want learn to grid and use rulers on my longarm in 2019.
Hey girlfriend, I am still working on Save the Bees. My goal is to keep it out of my UFO stack….AND to get ready for the new BOM. I do want to become better at color. My scrap blocks look like scraps Some people can make even scraps appear color matched!!!!!!! I do enjoy your newsletters and tutorials and hope for a chance at the prize package. Thanks
I joined your blog audience late in 2018 and loved the save the bees block of the month. Can’t wait for the new block of the month in 2019. One thing I’d like to learn/improve at is appliqué. I’ve only done machine quilting and would like to attempt needle turn appliqué.
Thank you for the awesome projects and ideas!
I want to learn free motion quilting.
Prayers for Your Father and Your Family! ONE new thing I would like to learn in 2019 is embroidery on my machine. Thank You for your beautiful and whimsical designs and the inspiration you give me. I may be contacted at dawnbowman56@gmail.com I would love to win.
I would really love to learn. I need to learn ruler work on the quilting machine. I need to learn free
motion quilting. I need, need, need to learn pattern resizing and adjustments. The list is endless,
But I am really trying.
I would love to learn how to square up blocks.
2019 is the year I will make a two color quilt. After all of these years and I still have never done one! This is the year! Thank you for the wonderful give away!
I’m a quilter but would love to learn to knit socks this year for all my grandkids Christmas.
I want to learn how to make dolls & doll clothes to donate to a shelter.
Oh I have so many quilt ideas. However I need to finish those that are not done yet. I loved the Saving Bees pattern.I do love doing BOMs.
Loriann4865@yahoo.com I’m looking so forward to learning how to use my new Cricut machine and I’m absolutely dying to learn how to quilt!! ? Have a great night!
I loved doing Save the Bees BOM blocks, I even made 2 extra blocks for it, but I would like to to get it all sewn together before your New BOM starts. I have enough UFO’s. Love your designs.
I just got a new longarm..a HQ Forte with ProStitcher. A computerized longarm is going to be a big learning curve! Love your patterns even if I don’t get all of them completed…
I want to learn to focus!
I would like to learn how to quilt on my own machine! Looking forward to the new BOM!!
Hi there, completing projects which have new learned skills used in them is one of my wishes , along with a little sewing room organisation..your site gives me lots of motivation… thank you so much?? Helen
I’d like to figure out free motion quilting. I can do ok with my walking foot, but that only gets you so far. I’d also like to improve my tatting because everyone needs a little lace in their life.
I would like to be able to quilt on my sewing machine.
You have the cutest patterns . I love all of them! Can’t wait for the next BOM!
Haven’t gotten to do the Save the Bees BOM, yet. Besides completing that, I’d like to convert a bedroom into a sewing room.
What great prizes! I am retiring in a couple months and first on my list is learning how to Crazy quilt Victorian style. I’ve taught myself to tat, and I’ve been making lace pieces in preparation. I’m also looking forward to catching up on all the quilting projects I’ve started and haven’t been able to finish ?
I want to learn to quilt on my home machine. I also want to work on finishing up started projects. Love the new blocks
I want to master my longarm quilting machine and go to wither Florida, or New Orleans
I would like to complete my save the bees and then learn bead embroidery!
I would like to learn more about paper piecing.
I would like to go to yoga or Pilates classes in 2019. With sewing I would like to do hand piecing. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway.
My wish is to be more organized, so I can finish what I’ve started and win a lotto (LOL ) so I can buy a longarm machine,
I want to get better at machine quilting this year. I have many tops completed. I just need to quilt them!
I really enjoy your fun projects! My hope is to have more opportunities to sew and finish some projects. Learning to quilt on my sewing machine would be a great way to help accomplish this goal!
I would like to try paper piecing. I saw a pattern that I want to try. Thanks for all your inspiration.
My 2019 goal is to get my new fangled computerized sewing/quilting machine to work so I can make finish as many quilts as possible. The new quilt patterns, especially the bees, are so gorgeous! (I’m used to an old early 1900’s model sewing machine with one stitch only and no reverse.)
I would like to learn to digitize payterns
I want to learn to perfect my ruler quilting on a regular sewing machine. I want to practice more that I haven’t done so far.
I would like to learn how to quilt my own quilts this year. Spend more time with my family, while the boys are still are home. And become a little bit closer at paying the house off!!
I love reading your blog! Excited to do block of the month I can’t wait to see all the blocks finished!
I would love to learn how to do quilting on my machine.
I want to finally finish quilts that I started last year. I’ve been putting it off because I’m afraid to stipple.
Ciao Jacquelynne!
I would love to learn how to properly restore vintage quilts with damage (e.g. holes, fraying, etc.) I use the family heirloom quilt regularly, but as I wash and use it, new holes appear. I want to find some time to help bring it back to life without altering too much of the original charm!
depending on the quilt, applique over the hole. If pieced, unsew at a seam close to the hole, I like to use used material for the repair so it will not show up too much. New material will jump out and say “HERE I AM” .
I want to improve my Longarm skills. They are at best mediocre.
Just got the new I-phone, so need to learn how to get around on it. So far I have put a person on hole–with my ear – recalled the wrong person when answering a missed call, hung up unexpectedly…, ugh, so much to learn..want to do the charge card thing…
I want to learn Free Motion quilting!
This year,I want to finish UFO’s and stay healthy.
My goal for 2019 is to learn how to do free motion quilting on my domestic machine. I have quilted for a long time but only did straight line or stitch in the ditch. So I am stepping out of my box and am determined to learn these skills.
I would like to learn needleturn applique and to improve my free motion quilting skills on my domestic machine. Thanx for your beautiful patterns and the “quilting-love” you share Jacquelynn.❤
I really want to learn my new computerized home machine , then I can try to learn to FMQ with it! So exiciting,! Then I can join in with your beautiful machine applicque designs, too! ♥️
What I would love to do this year is to be a leader to go on a Quilting Cruise. I have been on one cruise before and would love to go on one where everyone is interested in learning quilting.
I would love to learn how to free motion quilt and paper piece. Thanks for all your wonderful help and beautiful quilts. Looking forward to a great New Year of endless quilting.
This year I would like to join a quilting club and learn new techniques on quilting. I don’t want to become a professional but need tips to help me over hurdles like both sides of quilt not coming together perfectly. I would also love to get into paper piecing. It looks so much easier then regular quilting
I want to relocate my family to another state.
I would like to attend a quilting retreat this year. Maybe two…
I want to learn to paper piece thus year
Can’t wait for the new BOM
I want to chase after my embroidery dream and get the business going!
I want to learn free motion quilting on quilt sandwiches bigger than a sample block.
Like to learn paper pieceing. Also ruler quilting on my home machine
I have recently retired from nursing and moved to France so my want to do list is a long one, but most of all I would love to learn the techniques for making landscape quilts. The blog is so helpful, interesting and reassuring in its home and family love based theme. I made the Save the Bees quilt for my sister in law who works as a bee inspector for the government. It was a fantastic design and an ideal gift for her, thank you so much.
I would like to learn fusible applique and needle turn applique, but first, I want to finish all my UFOs. Thankfully, there are not that many. :-)
In 2019 I would love to improve my collage quilting techniques and learn thread painting.
Great prize and a great kit
Thank you for great designs – I loved the Save the Bees BOMs. In 2012 I started a quilt top, which for some reason I never finished. It has been hanging around ever since and in 2019 I’d finally like to finish it.
I am working on setting up and organizing my sewing room. My DD just moved out, so now I have a space to work in.
One of my goals (not resolutions) this year is to improve my fmq skills. I got a brand new husqvarna viking opal sewing machine for Christmas and I’m looking forward to growing my quilting skills as I learn more about my new machine. Your beautiful patterns are a great place to start.
Well, I keep saying it, but this year I am determined to learn paper piecing!
I would like to do some more needlefelting – I did a taster session at a crafting show in October, and want to do more, I am also trying to finish more projects than I start – finish a load of my PHDs. Having said this, I have a new granddaughter expected around May so I need to start a new project for her quilt.
Grazie per il bellissimo Giveway!! Adoro i tuoi quilts e vorrei imparare a trapuntare a mano. Buona giornata a tutti!!
I need to take the time to learn free motion quilting! Trying to finish 2 Christmas quilts and tons of UFO’s.
Love you site.
I would like to learn appliqué this year!
I would like to try more machine quilting, I am from the UK .
I would like to learn how to do one block wonder quilt.
I would like to learn to FMQ and quilt with rulers on my low-shank domestic sewing machine! So far, I’ve only managed to quilt straight or programed wavy lines with the walking foot. Thank you!
englishrose251@gmail.com I would like to learn how to use my new sewing machine ( Husqvarna Viking), and use some of the fantastic features and designers on my quilts. I also want to attend some locally run classes on dress making and appliqué at one of the shops.
I love reading your blogs and seeing all the quilt posts
My resolution for 2019 is to hand piece a quilt. It probably will only be a throw size quilt, but that will be such a personal achievement. Wishing everyone a joyful 2019.
I would like to learn to be stronger,kinder and make more time for quilting
I would like to do more EPP that isn’t hexagon shaped. I have just made a small bag with a clamshell design and ready enjoyed it . Thanks for the giveaway
I want to get better at machine applique and we are hoping to travel this year across the US.
Love your patterns.
I would like to learn how to make my own soap (hand, body, & hair) this year. Thank you!
Thank you for your free pattern. In 2019 I have set a goal of finishing at least 2 UFOs while working on new projects.
Just recently joined your group with the Save The Bee’s. Just loved it and all of the photo’s posted. Thank you for all of your free patterns and the time you spend keeping us all busy.
I would like to learn how to free motion quilting. At the moment I just zig zag topstitching over the seams which is okay but I would like to be a bit more adventurous. I have recently ordered a walking foot for my Husqvarna Viking Sapphire so I am excited for that arriving, so I suppose I could say I would like to learn how to use my new walking foot. Love your posts
I would like to learn how to do better embroidery. I love to see projects that are embellished with pretty stitches, but mine always seem to be sloppy. I know, practice, practice, practice. Thanks for the chance to win.
In 2019, I would like to spend time each week working on things that are new to me. Those include sewing and quilting, along with embroidery. It’s so important to take some personal time to just do things that make you happy. Your BOM helps me plan time to spend on these things. Thank you!
I want to visit the Four Corners area and finally check Colorado off my list of states visited (last one).
Only one thing? Well, I do want to go zip-lining, I think that would be fun. I plan to make a couple twin size quilts for the local homeless shelter too. as well as a couple items for the Silent Auction table at the Annapolis Quilt Guild Show in June. Maybe I’ll even finish my summer quilt for my bed this year.
I would like to learn to weave on a floor loom
Love to learn how to make the more involved hexagons.
I have so many goals !! One is, I have a goal this year to learn how to do Sashiko. Thank you so much for this awesome give away.
I would like to have time to practice FMQ! I understand that is the only way to become proficient at it. Each time I think I will have the opportunity to practice another important project comes my way…I am going to have to put blinders on because the quilting world is just so busy!!!!
Every year I want to learn new things to improve my sewing and quilting. But this year I have a new thing I want to learn — how to be a wonderful mother-in-law. My son is getting married and I want his wife to have a great MIL like I do. I don’t have any daughters, so this is something of a new experience.
I would love to learn how to hand stitch and also learn how to do hand turned appliqué, I want to broaden my skills in the tried and true handwork portion of quilting. I recently retired last year and now I can concentrate on my technique more. Thank you for your dedication and your willingness to help us be better in our craft!
This year I want to work on my silk ribbon embroidery skills
I would like to continue to improve my quilting skills and pattern writing.
Thank you for your generosity! I am always open to new techniques and appreciate you sharing with us. This year I want to travel. I am a homebody and travel makes me nervous. But I am going to do it! I just booked a ticket to Scotland! I am going big!
I want to learn felting so I can make those itty bitty cute as can be animals.
New goal fir 2019 is to learn FMQ on my Christmas present to me. Yes a Bernina 570 QE fingers crossed ??
I would like to try different blocks and improve my piecing skills.
I want to learn to use the tools and equipment I have already bought this year but haven’t had time to play with. I have a CricuT and and an accuquilt. I also want to learn the ins and outs of my machine that I’ve hade for a few years but haven’t had time to really work with. This year less work and more play! Thanks for all your quilt ideas and tutorials!
I would like to improve my embroidery (hand and machine) techniques. Enjoy all of your tutorials. Thank you.
Number one thing for me this year is to get my sewing room together!. We moved last spring and have been focused on the renovations in the kitchen and bathrooms. Time for the sewing room!
As far as learning a new technique- I really want to learn to do some machine quilting! Love to hand quilt but sometimes I just want to finish a little quicker.
Thanks for such a great giveaway! I love sewing and quilting and have for many years. I want to learn to make sugar cookies. I know that’s a crazy goal but I can’t get the technique correct. I want my cookies to be pretty to look at but also delicious with a yummy icing. ?
My goals for 2019 is to learn English Paper Piecing and free motion quilting.
I reorganized my sewing room and ready to quilt.
Your wonderful watercolours inspired me to try so i bought basic kit which includes 3 Watercolour pencils.
I love the quilt alongs, love the learning, love the fun, thank you.
My goal this year is to attend on eof the big International quilt shows like AQS and absorb all of the sights and wonders and techniques that I can from there. Thanks for sharing
Using my embroidery machine to quilt small projects is what I want to learn this year. I really think this will personalize gifts for friends.
I would like to learn how to successfully transfer an embroidery pattern from paper to fabric. Also, would like to learn more about embroidering.
I would like to learn “big stitch quilting” . I think it would look great on your quilts.
the one thing i would really like to do this year is get my ufo’s finished. i don’t have many…4…but my projects keep me busy so i start each new year w/ my ufo’s back on my list of “projects to do.”
I want to learn how to use my new embroidery machine. I also want to find more time to see and create.
Enjoy your patterns and am looking forward to the new blocks coming in 2019.
I want to learn to commit to finishes what I start! Especially want to learn Tia Chi. Thanks for a chance at the give a way.
I want to try and make Christmas place mats using up some leftover material
I would like to start learning to play the piano and have more time for quilting. I run a business, Director of Sunday School, baby sit, and run a department for 1st time guest at our church. Thank you for your blogs and post they are inspiring.
Thank you for bringing so much enjoyment! I love getting the emails and all the information. I would like to learn more about quilting as you go. Blessings!
I would like to learn paper piecing in 2019.
In 2019 i would like learn free motion quilting and collage quilts. I love your site, your free patterns. Thanks.
I would like to learn to free motion applique also I am learning to do wool applique.
Your blocks / quilts are so cute! I’d like to learn tips on applique to get better , either needle turn or machine technique.
I love your vision and creativity. It’s so much fun getting a window into your world when you share your family, recipes, decorating and love of all things with us. Thank you !
I retired in July and have been busy sewing to do all the projects that I started. Would love to have a prize like this, it would be great to add to my collection. I need to add to my collection because I am still new to sewing. Thanks to my extension office for all the help. Enjoying quilting and the help.
I want to learn how to quilt with my sewing machine. Not just the stitch in the ditch. Free motion!
Thanks for another great BOM! I’m still working on my blocks and once again will donate my quilt to a fundraiser for one of our students!
I was able to buy a longarm machine this fall, it’s up and ready to start using, but very intimidating! My goal is for us both to become very familiar with each other in 2019!
I have two quilting goals I would like to accomplish in 2019 – learn to paper piece and to do free motion quilting using my home machine. My email address is bmowens@gmail.com