Sunday, July 15, 2012

Great Granny Along

If you can believe it. . . I've gone and joined a Sew Along!

I don't usually join Sew Alongs because I'm rather pathetic at it and I don't especially like feeling like a failure. Any of you know what I mean? It has to do with following through on things and if I can't follow through then, I try not to join any type of Block of the Months, Sew Alongs, or Block Exchanges, unless I know for sure that I have the time and can actually accomplish the task I've signed up for. I just don't like being a flaky flake! Time for the fun stuff can be very elusive!


Well, here are the details. . .

The Sew Along is called The Great Granny Along and it was started by two of my long time friends and bloggers, Lori of Bee in My Bonnet Co. and Jodi of Pleasant Home. I was sooo excited about the sew along that I practically ran to join the Flickr group.

I'm having such a great time that I would encourage you to go HERE and join. No pressure, just a lot of FUN and once you make ONE block I know you'll want to make another. . . and another!!! I've already made 7 and I have 2 more blocks cut out  and ready to sew.  That's 9 Blocks and that's enough blocks to finish a small quilt as seen in Lori's blog post.

It's fun! It's fast! It's easy! Go Sign UP NOW!!!





For a little inspiration. . . here are the blocks I've made so far. . .











Have FUN making Great Granny Blocks
and I look forward to seeing everyone's blocks in the Flickr Pool.

When I'm done I think I'll have to make some Red, Black, White, and Grey Blocks.

The Possibilities are ENDLESS!!!

16 comments:

Candice said...

Yup, I have been eyeing this since Lori announced it :) I may just have to give in :)!! LOVE your blocks!

•stephanie• said...

the pink and green one.
the red, yellow, and blue one.
yep . . . your blocks are my favorite!

Heidi Kuijer said...

Just saw your blocks on the Flikr group site Kim. They are fabulous! I know they are addictive. I am making myself go slow to savor the fun. :-)
I am making mine half size to become a doll quilt.

Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi

Britt-Inger said...

I have joined it one week ago. I coudn´t resist, the blocks are so cute. I will start sew this week, but first i must tidy up my sewing room, as I know it will hard to stop sewing these blocks when I have started

Betsy said...

These are so wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us today.

Anonymous said...

Generally not the colors I have in my stash but these are just too cute!

Thimbleanna said...

Very pretty Kim! You have a great eye for pairing the colors!

Anne said...

Love the purple one!! I hope to make a couple blocks today if I get a little time.

my happy bluebird said...

YaY! So glad you joined. Your blocks are so cheery! :-)

PamKittyMorning said...

I'm kind of a loser at follow alongs.. I have a pile of the small grannies just waiting for sashing and finishing. Love your great grannies.. giddy over the bit of pkm!

Day before Michelle said...

I love your blocks!! Ok, Now I am going to go get caught up after dinner!

Lori Holt said...

Oh my Kim...I just had to come over for a visit and tell you just how much I love your beautiful blocks!!!!...every single one of them.
I'm so happy that you found time to play!
xx
Lori

Bari Jo said...

These are so pretty! I love how you made the baby and Great Granny coordinate - it really helped me think through my colors and made it easier for me to plan! Thank you - yours are amazing! :o)

dream quilt create said...

I love your blocks, they are really gorgeous! The fabrics are so pretty. I am doing that sew along too, have got four blocks done :)

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Sherri said...

I just love your blocks...each and every one is gorgeous...what a fun quilt this will be!