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It’s All About the “Twinkling Stars” Over at Quilt Dash this Month!

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Wrap yourself in some quilty stars so you’ll dream of the wonders above us! This is a big block quilt that’s perfect for chain stitching! It may look complicated, but if you can sew Half-Square Triangles, you’re good to go!

There are just two blocks in this “Twinkling Stars Quilt Pattern” so feast your eyes on these beauties:

If you’ve been following my blog for very long, I’m pretty sure you’ve seen these before! But the ones that are featured in my “Star Power” Gallery are 12″ square finished and these shown above are 16″ finished. Like I said above, “This is a big block quilt!”




In order for you to download this free pattern, all you need to do is to create a new account (or login to your current account) at QuiltDash.com & click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes). Once you’ve done that, you just need to search for the images on the shops/websites/blogs who are participating in this month’s Quilt Dash. It’s really quite simple & a fun thing to do. Not to mention you get to look at some lovely quilty fabrics that you may just want to purchase (I promise not to tell anyone)!

"Twinkling Stars Quilt Pattern" free to Quilt Dash members who complete the August 2019 Quilt Dash.“Twinkling Stars Quilt Pattern”

This bold & beautiful & traditionally pieced quilt measures 74″ x 89″ when finished.




I’m a Texan & there’s nothing I like better than making a big quilt with big blocks. That’s just the way I roll! Besides, haven’t you heard the saying? “Everything’s bigger in Texas!” 🙂

Come on over to QuiltDash.com & join me in this fun game! And remember…there’s a little thing known as the “Twinkling Stars Quilt Pattern” that’s yours if you complete the Quilt Dash!!!

Quilt Dash is “Sailing Away” this Month!

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Ah, summers! Picnics, family, cookouts. Getting together at the water’s edge to camp out & run your sailboats. The paper kind or the real ones! 🙂 That’s what summers are all about!




For the July Quilt Dash, the free pattern that’s available to members who complete the Quilt Dash, this is what the pattern looks like:

"Sailing Away Quilt Pattern" free to Quilt Dash members who complete the July 2019 Quilt Dash.Sailing Away Quilt

A pieced quilt pattern
Size 54 3/4” W x 78 1/4” H

Sailing Away makes a cute quilt for a boy or for an adult sailor. Constructed with pieced sailboat blocks, this pattern is easy to adjust to make it larger or smaller. You can also use your scraps to make it scrappy looking.

"Sailing Away Quilt Block" free to Quilt Dash members who complete the July 2019 Quilt Dash.Isn’t it just too cute!?! The size of the quilt blocks are
10″ square finished &
10 1/2″ square unfinished.




If you’re already a member of Quilt Dash then all you need to do is to click on the link that says: “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes).

If you’re not a member then it’s high time you become one, don’t you think? Even if it’s just for the free pattern! Becoming a member is really quite simple as long as you follow the instructions. Just head on over to Quilt Dash & sign up to become a member & then “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes) for the July “Sailing Away” game!

When it’s Picnic Time It’s Ladybug Time!

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This month’s Quilt Dash features a free pattern that is all about Ladybugs!

"Miss Ladybug Quilt Pattern" free to Quilt Dash members who complete the June 2019 Quilt Dash.Did you know that the spot’s on the backs of ladybugs are defense mechanisms to avoid predators? The spot’s come in different shapes & numbers.

Amazing factoid & amazing little critters!

This pieced & appliquéd quilt measures 52” x 67” when finished.
The blocks are 12” finished and 12 1/2” unfinished.

Just look for the Quilt Dash image on the right sidebar of this site —–>>> See it over there?
Go ahead and click on it! Or click on this link here: Quilt Dash

If you’re already a member then all you need to do is to “Join this Quilt Dash” from your account.

If you’re not a member, please join us, so that you can earn this fun & critter-friendly & totally free “Miss Ladybug” quilt pattern!

Need more incentive? How about a sneak peek at one of the quilt blocks in the “Miss Ladybug” Quilt Pattern”?

One block from the "Miss Ladybug Quilt Pattern" free to Quilt Dash members who complete the June 2019 Quilt Dash.

Four fabric colors. That’s all you need to make each quilt block. Isn’t it amazing how easy it is to create a quilt block out of sew few fabric colors? Gotta love it! 🙂

May’s Quilt Dash: Flowers of Summer!

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Do you ever find yourself, just sitting at your computer, with nothing to do but surfing the web? After a while, you take a break and then ask yourself, “What did I actually accomplish today?”

Let me offer you something to do with those times, when you feel like you want to be online, and you also want to know that you’ve accomplished something! Head on over to Quilt Dash and sign up as a member and start surfing some quilt shops & quilt related websites. I mean, really! How much more fun can a quilter get than to let their fingers do some shopping at online quilt shops? Or finding free patterns on quilt related websites?




If you complete May’s Quilt Dash, you will earn this beautiful “Blooms All Around Quilt Pattern”:

May's 2019 Quilt Dash "Blooms All Around" Free Quilt Pattern for members who complete the May "Flowers of Summer" Quilt DashWhat are you waiting for? Head on over to Quilt Dash and sign up for a member’s account and surf the quilt world, so when you get up from your computer, you can pat yourself on the back because you actually *did* accomplish something! Woo Hoo!




Framed Flowers

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The April Quilt Dash is called “Framed Flowers” for a reason! Take a look at this gorgeous quilt!

"Framed Flowers" April 2019 Quilt Dash ~ Free Pattern for Members who Complete the April Quilt Dash!

Such a delicate garden of flower’s set amongst a crisp white background. The perfect space to showcase your quilting skills (or someone else’s longarm quilting skills) with bold and bright frames around everything!

This pieced & appliquéd quilt measures 70” square when finished.
The blocks are 10” finished and 10 1/2” unfinished.




All you need to do is to login to your Quilt Dash member’s area and click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes). If you don’t already have a member’s account, not to worry! Go to https://QuiltDash.com and follow the instructions to set up a member’s account. It is super easy to join us! And who knows? You just might win a prize once the April (or any other month’s) Quilt Dash finishes!