There’s a new Quilt-Along starting here on the Hazel’s Diary blog. I wanted to start it on Monday, the 30th, but first of all, I didn’t realize it was a holiday (because I’m never quite sure what day it is), and I didn’t want to start it on a holiday (even tho I’m not sure why that matters) and secondly, My Cowboy spent several days in the hospital last week, so I didn’t get much done in the way of real work, so I’m just not ready yet.
And since I’m busy this week getting ready for my guild’s quilt show this Thursday and Friday, I’ve decided to not be too hard on myself, and just get the party started a bit later instead. It’s a free Quilt-Along — it’ll be worth waiting for!
So while you’re waiting . . .
I’m having a give-away for a copy of my book, “A Simple Life: Quilts Inspired by the ’50s”:
The new Quilt-Along is called Canning Season, and it’s a quilt that didn’t make it into the book, based on one of the blocks from the Hazel’s Diary quilt. You do NOT need the book to join in on the Quilt-Along, so don’t worry about that, but I, of course, think you need the book anyway, just because!
Here’s your chance to win a free copy, simply by leaving a comment on this post!
Also, to double your chances, you can visit my friend, Victoria, HERE, where she is also having a give-away for a copy of the book!
She’s making the blocks for Hazel’s Diary from her new fabric line, Mostly Manor — don’t they look cute in these fabrics?
I’ll be back soon with all the info on the Canning Season Quilt-Along, with a picture of the quilt, and the fabric requirements for making the quilt along with me. I can’t wait for you to see it, so check back soon!
I’ll draw for a winner of the book on Monday, June 6th.
UPDATE: The winner is: Sandy R. Congratulations, Sandy! I hope you love the book.
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Sounds like a fun project to start. I think the book looks amazing!
Yay!!! A new quilt along. I am just about done with Triangle Salad that will push me along. Your book is wonderful.
I actually can fruit, salsa and jams and jellies on a regular basis. Sounds like just the quiltalong for me. Thanks for the book offer.
Looks like it will be a nice looking quilt for this quilt along.
I love quilt-alongs and the book looks beautiful..
Looking forward to a quilt along I have been waiting to catch the beginning of your next. Finally its here! Winning a book would be the frosting!
I love canning, any time of year! Chicken, beef, beans, whatever. This sounds like just the project for me!
I am eager to see what the new quilt along will be. I have Triangle Salad done and just waiting for me to get back to layering and quilting. If Canning Season is as much fun, then let’s get to it!!!
I didn’t get to make Triangle Salad. Love the name of the new quilt-along, Canning Season! Maybe I can manage to make that one.
I plan to get my autographed copy this weekend! What fabrics are you using, Shelly?
the book looks like a good one to have. I’ll be anxious to see the new quilt-a-long, thanks
Sounds like fun! Hope your cowboy is feeling much better.
Looks like a great book and fascinating to me because I was born in the 50’s. I recall little girls in home made gingham dresses – a simpler time ! Am keen to hear more of your quiltalong too 🙂
Your book looks amazing! Thanks for giving me a chance to win it.
I can’t wait to see you book! I’m now retired so maybe (maybe) keep up with a quilt-a-long!
Thanks for the chance to win. Looking forward to your new sew a long
Being a ’50’s child myself, I can’t wait to get a copy of your new book in my hands! (And I love your new boots……)
Excited to see the all the patterns.
You know I will have your book but I would love to win it! I am going to quilt along. I loved the Triangle Salad quilt along!
Came here after reading Victoria’s blog-love the look of the blocks, would be fun to start these!!
Can’t wait for the new QAL. Your posts are always so interesting to read.
Hope your Cowboy is feeling better now. Thank you for a chance to win your book. I’d so love to be the lucky winner. And I’m really anxious to hear more about this new quilt-along. I hope I can join in this time, as I’ve learnt so much from you in the past ones.
I love the theme of this quilt-along! And traditional piecing – so I love your blocks! Thank you for the giveaway!
Loved to win the book, looks very inspiring. Darlene