It’s hard to believe it’s almost mid-December already! That being said, I am honored to say that on December 15th, I will be a guest on American Patchwork and Quilting Podcast with talk show host, Pat Sloan. I had so much fun meeting Pat in October at Quilt Market. We had scheduled this podcast for mid-December, and now that’s already next week! In a blink of an eye.
We’ll be talking about everything from my love of fabric, how I got started quilting, and how that became my new book, Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern. I will be discussing the technique as well. Tune in on Monday, December 15th, at 1:00 P.M. Pacific (4pm Eastern, 3pm central, 2pm mountain). Click HERE to listen! If you can’t tune in live, there will be a recording of it as well!
I hope you all can listen…I’m feeling a bit nervous! 😉
On a different note, I wanted to share some things I’ve been working on this month, including the outcome of my Holiday Quilt Auction. I wanted to thank Maryanne again for being my highest bidder! A total of $200 was bid (she got the quilt pictured below plus a signed copy of my book), and I donated all of that to Northwest Harvest, Washington’s statewide hunger relief agency. Northwest Harvest has the ability to feed a family of three a nutritious meal for only 67 cents, so that $200 went a long ways! You can donate directly here.
I got little chalkboard tags and wrote the numbers with a white paint pen, then used mini cloths pins to pin them on the pockets. Aint’ nobody got time to applique 25 numbers!
He loves it! 🙂 I filled it with chocolates and miniature toys.
Also, here’s a glimpse of a “secret” quilt as you go project I made. You will hear more about it…eventually, but for now, here’s a teaser. 😉
Please, please after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, post a tutorial for the advent calendar. It's one of the cutest I've seen and I would love to make one for my grand daugter. Thanks so much.
PS I love your book!
Just love the Advent calendar….great job!
I am so happy that I got your book early–I am planning a quilt for my 1 yr old Granddaughter for when she goes into her "big girl bed" and am definitely going to use your Ballard Blocks pattern. I have been collecting Fairy prints and thought the block would be great for them! After the Holidays I am starting to make it. thanks so much–I love the idea of quilting as you go–instead of all at the end. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday and don't be nervous–you will do just great–hugs, Julierose
Love your quilts, your book, and your positive attitude! You are an inspiration, Jera!
Oh my gosh, I adore your advent calendar! Please post a tutorial when you're feeling better and have a bit more time. Thank you! Happy Holidays!
well look at me, i am seeing this post on december 31, 2016! what a cute advent calendar; the fabrics you chose inspire me to cut my aqua, red and white fabrics, that i have been saving for something special. happy new year!
It’s now Oct 2017 love the advent calendar and your right about the numbers xx
Where is the pattern for the advent calendar?
Do you have a pattern and instructions for the advent calendar? I am happy to purchase this, I need to make about 75 of these for a fund raiser so I need to start soon. email is payingitforward67@gmail.com Thank you!
I don’t have a tutorial for this one – sorry! However, you can find one similar here for free: http://alittlehappyplace.blogspot.com/2017/10/a-little-happy-sew-along-advent.html
Hello,
What does your advent calendar measure? I can figure out how to make it, I just want to get the scale right. Thanks!