Crafty Sewing & Quilting: Zig Zag Block Challenge

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Zig Zag Quilt Challenge - Time to Link Up!

Time to Link up your post or flicker photos

of your Zig Zag Quilt Top!

You can link up starting today through June 18th at Midnight CST.

Click here for all the Challenge information.

Link up your quilt top for a chance to win Free Quilting, Free Thread and Free Batting for your Zig Zag Quilt.

Title your link with your name or name of you blog.

If you have any problems linking up or are new to linking up - Email me and together we will get it linked. Marcia@craftysewing.com
Make sure you have the Zig Zag Button included with your post or photos and a link to my blog. http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/ Thanks!

Don't forget to check out the Sale Fabrics that are still on SALE through the end of June! Updated everyday!

Time to share!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Zig Zag Quilt Challenge

Are you ready to take the Zig Zag Quilt Challenge?

Zig Zag Quilt Challenge:

Grab your scraps and make zig zag blocks using any of the construction methods explained on my blog here or here. Either method will work.
Make a quilt top with the Zig Zag Block - any arrangement of the blocks.
Take photos of the process from scraps to the quilt top (Size must be place mat or larger - up to a baby quilt size (40" X 50"). That's a nice size baby quilt --- no larger. You can make a couple place mats, a table runner, a table topper, or a baby quilt.
Must be made between now and the time of the link up. May 10th to June 18th.
Post about it on your blog OR put photos on Flicker anytime - as soon as you finish your top.
Then link up on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 thru' June 18th at Midnight CST. The Winner of the random drawing will be announced on June 19, 2012.
Linking up your quilt top enters you in a random drawing for a chance to get your Zig Zag Quilt Quilted for FREE!

Yes!

That is right --- FREE Quilting on your Zig Zag Quilt

and FREE thread

and FREE batting

Winner of the Giveaway must provide the backing fabric to go with their scrappy quilt or purchase backing fabric from me. Winner pays shipping back and forth.
Samples of some of the Zig Zag Quilts I have made.

I will share more Zig Zag Quilts on future posts over the next week.

I'll share the Zig Zag Quilt that I used for the logo button and tell the story behind it's creation.

If you win, I will post about quilting your Zig Zag Quilt including the whole process through choosing thread to quilting and the completion of your quilt. I will choose a free style quilting that I feel best fits with your quilt top.

So grab those scraps and start sewing you could win Free Quilting for your Zig Zag Quilt!

FAQ's

How big can you make your Zig Zag Quilt for the FREE Quilting, FREE Batting, and FREE Thread for the Challenge?

You can make it up to 40" X 50" Which would be a nice size baby quilt or a small lap quilt.

What if you make it larger, Can you pay the extra amount for the quilting? Yes!

Can the winner choose the free style quilting design?

Yes and No - I will be quilting the winner's quilt with a zig zag design that I feel best fits your quilt, but you can make a suggestion of what you like best from the sample quilts.

Do you have to use the Zig Zag block to make your quilt? YES! You must use the Zig Zag Block.

What if you are a quilter and you made and quilted your Zig Zag Quilt -- Can you link it up and show everyone your Zig Zag Quilt? YES, Please link up so we can see it. You can also link it up on the Sharing Page and the Zig Zag Linky Party Right NOW!

How long does it take to make a Zig Zag Quilt? about 1 to 3 hours, if your squares and strips are cut and depending on the size you make. So you can make one tomorrow afternoon or as late as June 12th or the 14th, or even on the 18th and take photos - write a post and link up!

Please make sure you back link to my blog at http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/ so everyone can join the fun!

You may use any of the photos from this post in your post about the Zig Zag Quilt Challenge.

Please grab the Button and add it to your sidebar to help spread the word. Thanks! Add it under Gadgets, as a picture and include the back link of http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/