"Dance with Me" Important Information

Wow, it’s already the 20th of January and this month is going by fast.

So it’s time to start thinking about making your “Dance with Me” Block of the Month.  Today, I want to give you more information on this Block of the Month. The pattern uses a combination of Piecing and Applique. Pieced blocks are not challenging, there are no 'Y' seams or curved piecing. The applique blocks directions are written for the hand appliques or raw edge appliques.

Fabric Requirements for Dance with me!  Are now up just click on the link.
 
Starting on February 1^st 2016, the first month block will be posted for a free download for one month only. After that it will still be available for purchase from our website. Please read the Fine Print below for any clarification of the program.  

This Block of the Month program runs 6 months. At the end of the Block of the Month, I will be planning a link up to show off the finished quilts at the end.  I’m excited to see what color combinations you will choose.

See you all starting February 1^st.  

Tina


Fine Print

Here is how this year's BOM program will work. Please read.

Each block will be offered free for 30 days and then it will be available for purchase on my website.  

1. After 30 days the block will be removed and a new block will take its place.
2. There will also a blog tutorial on how to put the block together that will be posted on same day the block is released.
3. You may download and print one copy of the pattern for your personal use.  Any other use requires written permission by the designer. If you make this quilt for exhibition please indicate on any label that the design is from Quilting Affection by Tina Dillard.
4. Even though this block is free it is still copyrighted. You may not copy, share, duplicate, revise, sell, or redistribute in any manner.  Please direct friends to download their own copy. Guilds may request the use of the Block of the Month for a modest fee.
5. Requests for past blocks will not be honored.  They will be available for purchase on my website.  This is how I make my living.  Please honor the hours and hours it takes me to prepare these designs by respecting my guidelines. I make links easy to find.  If you can't find a link to what you want then it isn't available.
6. Blocks are 10" finished and are designed for machine applique.  In each pattern you will receive instructions, templates and a full size layout guide.
7. Patterns are available as a PDF downloadable file.  You will need Adobe Reader to access these files.  Please download the file to your computer and save the file.  Print the file from your computer rather than from the download link.  You will have fewer problems that way.
8. Those who subscribe to my newsletter you will get a monthly announcement when each new block is posted, and other announcements and freebies not available anywhere else.  
9. Please sign up for my newsletter by clicking the link here.
10. I respect your privacy and I don't clutter your inbox.  I send out 1 to 2 newsletters each month, and I NEVER share your information with anyone. You can unsubscribe at any time right from the bottom of each newsletter.  Please make sure your email is correct when you subscribe. 

Flower Bloom Pattern Released

Today,  I'm really excited to introduce you to "Flower Bloom" Piece Pattern.  This pattern has been getting all kinds of attention at quilt shops.

We delayed the release of this gorgeous quilt pattern so we could adjust it to not only a wallhanging, but to allow for bed-sizes: twin, queen, and King size quilts.  The wallhanging makes a lovely hanging for an entry or bedroom. The bed-size quilts are beautiful on any bed. 

This quilt is great for Batiks, which will brighten any room.

Our Flower Bloom pattern has complete and easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams.  You can get the pattern here for only $8.00.  If you would like to get this pattern for your store, please email us or visit our wholesale page.

Introducing "Crossing Swords" Pattern

Today, is an Exciting Day here at Quilting Affection.  I'm proud to introduce my first pieced pattern Crossing Swords!  What a great beginning to an exciting new endeavor for our online store!  The development of Crossing Swords! has taken several months of work and several versions of the blocks to give you an easy to read and follow pattern. 
The Crossing Swords! pattern finishes out to be a 50" x 50" which makes a great size for a wall hanging, a lap quilt or sofa throw!  In the picture to the right, the hanging uses the Moda "Grunge" tonal fabrics in sofa neutrals.  These colors are also featured in our kit that we have made available. The kit includes the pattern and Moda “Grunge” fabrics (Grey, Tan and Cream) all for $42 (Backing fabric is not included). The stand-alone pattern sells for only $8.00.

Crossing Swords! appears to best advantage when high contrast fabrics are selected. I suggest using Grunge, Marbles and Belle Solids. You can be bold in your color selection.
If you are interested in this pattern or any other Quilting Affection pattern, please check out the Patterns page in our store.  If you are a retailer and would like to carry our patterns in your store check out our wholesale page. 
Hope you enjoy this pattern,

Tina