Look at me; two posts in one week!

I've got a lot of catching up to do here on the blog so I figured 

I wouldn't waste any time posting about this other finished quilt -

my finished Golden quilt!

For this quilt, I used the fabric line Pumpkins and Blossoms by Fig Tree for Moda.

I did a scrappy background (which is different than the original quilt and 

what the pattern states to do).  But who doesn't love a scrappy background!?!  

I threw in a couple other low-volume fabrics from other fabric lines to give me enough 

variety for the background.

And because I couldn't decide which color to do for the Star blocks, 

I did 2 different colors instead of just 1!

This is another pattern that I would say is beginner-friendly.

It comes with instructions for 5 different size quilts and is 

available as a paper pattern in my Etsy shop HERE

or as a PDF pattern HERE.

It's Jelly Roll (or 2-1/2" strip) friendly.

The quilting is a little hard to see in these photos but

the pantograph my quilter used is called Meandering Pumpkins.

Jen Ostler in Highland, UT quilted it for me and she did an amazing job per usual!

I love this fabric line, Pumpkins and Blossoms. 

I'm such a big fan of Fig Tree Fabrics.

The orange and gray with a little pop of lime green is such a fun, 

fresh take on a fall color palette.

This pattern would be great in any color scheme!

I can just see it in red, white, and blue or Christmas fabrics...

Anything would be beautiful!  What color palette would you do?

Isn't this a quaint little spot? It's just down the street from my house.  

Fall here in Utah is just wonderful.

Well, that's it for today!  

Please let me know if you have any questions about this project.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Golden Quilt-Along

 Hi friends!  Hopefully, you got word about the exciting news -

I'll be hosting TWO new quilt-alongs soon!   

This is the homepage for the second one, Golden.  

There is lots of information here so be sure to read till the end of this post!  

Click HERE for the homepage for the other quilt-along, Autumn Glow.

Here's a picture of my original Golden quilt using Golden Days fabrics by Riley Blake.  

I love it so much and the best part, it's Jelly Roll friendly!

Golden comes with instructions for FIVE different sizes and is suitable for confident beginners.

Baby: 42" x 42"

Twin: 60" x 78"

Full: 78" x 78"

Queen: 96" x 96"

King: 114" x 114"

Fabric requirements are as follows:

Baby:

Bright print 2½” x 40” fabric strips - 12

Cream solid fabric - 1 1/3 yards

Navy grunge fabric (includes binding) - ¾ yard

Backing fabric - 2 7/8 yards

Batting - 50” x 50”

Twin (front cover):

Bright print 2½” x 40” fabric strips - 31

Cream solid fabric - 3 1/8 yards

Navy grunge fabric (includes binding) - 1 1/2 yards

Backing fabric - 4 3/4 yards

Batting - 68” x 86”

Full:

Bright print 2½” x 40” fabric strips - 40

Cream solid fabric - 4 yards

Navy grunge fabric (includes binding) - 1 3/4 yards

Backing fabric - 7 1/4 yards

Batting - 86” x 86”

Queen:

Bright print 2½” x 40” fabric strips - 60

Cream solid fabric - 6 yards

Navy grunge fabric (includes binding) - 2 1/2 yards

Backing fabric - 8 2/3 yards

Batting - 104” x 104”

King:

Bright print 2½” x 40” fabric strips - 84

Cream solid fabric - 8 1/3 yards

Navy grunge fabric (includes binding) - 3 3/8 yards

Backing fabric - 10 1/4 yards

Batting - 122” x 122”

Here's the general schedule:

Week 1 (September 2nd): Cutting

Week 2 (September 9th): Make 9-Patches

Week 3 (September 16th): Make Sashing Strip Sets

Week 4 (September 23rd): Make blocks

Week 5 (September 30th): Make blocks

Week 6 (October 7th): Make blocks

Week 7 (October 14th): Make blocks

Week 8 (October 21st): Make A rows

Week 9 (October 28th): Make B rows

Week 10 (November 4th): Assemble quilt top 

November 11th: Show finished quilt top

Because there are 5 size options for this quilt-along, I have made a printable materials list, 

detailed schedule, and coloring sheet for each size.  Just click one of the links below 

for all the information pertaining to your chosen quilt size.  Please refer to it for the 

weekly assignments (to keep things simple, I will not be posting those 

on Instagram because it's a lot of info.)

Baby Info Printable

Twin Info Printable

Full Info Printable

Queen Info Printable

King Info Printable

Note: There will be no sign-ups, weekly emails, or blog posts for this quilt-along.  

Just follow along with me on Instagram @gigis_thimble.

Plan on an Instagram post about the Golden QAL every Thursday morning.

I think I'm going to do a Christmas version this time so I've been on the lookout for

a fabulous Christmas line of fabric that will go with my Christmas decor!  

I'm leaning towards Christmas Morning by Lella Boutique.

What fabric line/colors are you thinking about doing?

You will need the Golden pattern.  Paper and PDF patterns are available 

in my Etsy shop and I have a coupon code for you!

Click HERE for the paper pattern.

Click HERE for the PDF pattern.

Use the code "GOLDENQAL" for $2 off at checkout!

And finally, it wouldn't be a quilt-along without a prize, right!?!

Simply Love Fabrics on Etsy is sponsoring this quilt-along.

Be sure to follow them on Instagram at @simplylovefabrics.

I love their shop!  Details to come on the prize.  They're going to wait until it gets a 

little closer to announce what it is because they want it to be something new to their shop,

come November.  I'll have everyone post a picture of their finished quilt top on November 11th.

I'll pick a winner a few days later and announce it on Instagram. 

Please use the hashtags #gigisthimblepattern and #goldenqal

when posting about your progress on Instagram.

I think that's all the info I have for you today.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

I'm excited to quilt-along with you 

so get your pattern and fabric and let's get this party started!