Monday, April 21, 2014

Great Granny Sew Along and Book Giveaway!!!

Hello! Welcome to the Great Granny Sew Along! 
Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet wrote another wonderful book called Great Granny Squared. We are going to be making a cute sampler called Mama's Crochet Quilt. Additional tips and instructions are provided for the sampler each week.

The PDF for this week's Filled Basket Block is HERE.



I enjoyed making this super cute block! It goes together so nicely. Pulling fabric for this one was fun, too.

I love the theme of the quilt! I enjoy crocheting and I really love the idea of combining the two.

The Great Granny Squared flickr group can be found HERE. Once you make your Filled Basket Block, upload a picture to the group to be entered into a giveaway for a pair of  Sullivan's 4" Heirloom Embroidery Scissors and a pack of Clover Point Protectors.

You will also need a copy of Lori's book. You can purchase it HERE and

*** I am also giving away a copy right here on my blog. Just leave a comment below and I'll pick a winner Wednesday~April 23, 2014 and have it shipped to you in time to make the Filled Basket Block and be ready for next week's block!!!


HERE is a list of the blocks and bloggers for each week!

Have fun!!!


Happy Sewing!
xo Erin




100 comments:

Eliza said...

I'd love the book -- and the time to really use it!

Anonymous said...

That is so adorable! I love making granny blocks in fabric and yarn!

Barb said...

Beautiful! I love your colour choices!

laurieloou said...

Great fabrics on your filled basket! Would really love this book and the chance to try to sew along :)

Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek] said...

Ooo, looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance :)

Hildy said...

Love your fabrics and the vintage feeling of them!
hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for the chance to win! Have a great day!

Karen said...

A chance to win! Would definitely brighten my day.

Missy Shay said...

I've been wanting this book, thank you for a chance to win!
missysaprons@gmail.com

Michelle said...

This sounds like such fun. Your block looks wonderful and has such fun colors. Thanks for a chance to win.

dream quilt create said...

I love your basket, all the cute little flowers and I'm a sucker for polka dots, especially when they're red! Your basket is adorable!

Katie said...

Love your basket! I have lori's first book and know I would love this one thanks for the chance!

quilty stitches said...

Love your block and would love to win Lori's book and quilt along with everyone!! Thank you for the chance:)

Bquiltin said...

Inspired by Granny.... be blessed

CherylM said...

Book looks great. I would love to try this basket block.

vintage grey said...

Love your sweet block Erin!! Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this book! Have a lovely day!! xo Heather

Jen said...

Love that block. What a fun sew-along!

Becky S. said...

Your basket block turned out so cute! I would love to win a copy of Lori's book. Thanks for the chance to win.

Teresa @ Aurea's Kitchen said...

What a perfect time to win this book!!! I love the great granny block.

Thanks

PamKittyMorning said...

Your block is adorable!

foofpalmer said...

Your block is so cute! That book looks like it has some great ideas. Thanks for the fab giveaway!

Gill said...

Can I join in from England please???

Unknown said...

Oops like fun! Thanks for the chance of winning a copy! Blessings, Karen
Spetzie at att dot net

Lori Holt said...

Hi Erin…
Thank you so much for hosting this first week of the sew along…you're block is so sweet and I especially love the placement of the red polka dot fabric…
it really makes the rest of the block pop!
xx
Lori

Sherry said...

This is going to be so fun. I love Lori's designs.

Carol Leatherman said...

Oh, such fun! I have wanted to do this quilt for a while - thank you for the five-away!

tko said...

Your basket is adorable!

barbara woods said...

love that , thanks for the chance

Carol said...

I had planned to order the book, but I forgot. It is on my to-do list.

Carol said...

I can't decide on the fabrics so your inspiration is definitely welcome.

Unknown said...

My two favorite (wintertime) hobbies. Quilting and crocheting. Thanks.

Jolene said...

This looks like a great sew along. Love what you have done so far!

SarahG said...

Such a cute book!

Sarah G
sarahmon90(at)gmail(dot)com

Peggy Terzian said...

These are wonderful opportunities to check out some great blogs-thank you, Why Not Sew and Fat Quarter Shop. This is another creative sew-along!
Peggy Terzian peggydw1@yahoo.com

NancyL said...

Cute block!! I've been wanting to make the traditional block, but really like this version too!

Cecelia said...

Love your block!!! It's very cute! I'm excited about starting my block tomorrow!

kelli said...

Adorable! I can't wait to see what else you have in store! Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

A wonderful book to add to any collection, especially mine since I'm a librarian. ;) (haha) Thank you for the opportunity to win!
-Brittany

Unknown said...

I love this block and would love to have the book. I have been looking for it at my quilt shops.

Pat said...

I love your fabric choices for the basket - so pretty! I'd love to win this book, thank you for the giveaway!

Kathy E. said...

Erin, I love your basket block too! Such fun and cheerful colors that will always bring a smile. I'm new to quilting and would love to win this book. I've been sewing for many years, but have only made a simple square-block quilt. I need to get adventurous!

Tiara said...

thanks for the giveaway, I've definitely been drooling over all of these great blocks!

Jocelyn said...

I would love to participate in the sew along. Thanks for the giveaway!

Maree in NC ☺ said...

Love your block! Thanks for the chance to win! ☺

my nana maree @ yahoo . com

Jacklynn Grimm said...

I hope I can still get into the drawing - as Wednesday is really the 23rd. Such cute projects in Lori's book - would love to have this on my shelf! Thanks for the give away!

Gina said...

I do not crochet but i love the look of it. I can make quilt blocks so I guess this book would help me to vicariously crochet while quilting!! Love your block Erin!!!

Tammy said...

Love your happy spring colored filled basket block :) Can't wait to get started on mine tomorrow. Another gorgeous design and fun sew along by Lori :)

Podunk Pretties said...

Lori keeps the fun going, such a talented lady, thanks for a chance to win!

Amy DeCesare said...

Looks like lots of fun - I adore granny square blocks!

Clothed in Scarlet said...

Ooo I really love that block! How did I miss this book? These are so cute! Please enter me into your give away:o) Be blessed, Sarah

justinemalinski said...

Thanks for the chance to win!! Ilove the granny square block.

Kay said...

Thanks for a fun giveaway. x

Lee said...

How fabulous! thank you!

Christi said...

Wow...I am really struggling not buying this book. I love the patterns!! This is fun to see everyone's different versions of the blocks! Thanks for the giveaway!!

cjpike (at) indiana (dot) edu

Katie Cohagen said...

Thanks for the giveaway! This book is on my wish list!

Castle Swanson said...

This sounds like a fun project for my summer. Thanks for having a giveaway of this book!

Jodi Connors (Mountain Gurl Quilts) said...

Oh gosh! thanks for the chance to win this. I would love to follow along with all of you!

pens and needles said...

Since my house is cluttered with baskets filled with yarn, this quilt especially speaks to me! I'd love to win a copy of this wonderful-looking new book!

Susan P said...

Love your block. Your choice of fabrics says spring, fresh and happy. Thanks for the giveaway!

Brenda said...

Thanks for a chance to win this quilting book. Looks great!

jan said...

Your basket is adorable! I love crochet too sew I think it is very cute! I would love to win a copy and join in the fun! Thanks for the chance!
xo jan

Margaret said...

I so want this book but it is not in my budget yet. Hopefully before the quilt along is over I will be able to get it. Or you could pick me and that would solve my problem. Here's hoping.

Paula Robinson said...

I've been oogling the book since it came out. I've never done a "sew along" and I'm new to quilting but I totally have the fever bad! LOVE the colors on your block!

Irene said...

I just discovered Lori's books and I am anxious to play along with this "sew along". I just hope I can keep up!

Cathie in UT said...

Such cuteness! Love your basket with what looks like balls of yarn inside!
Thanks for the chance to win

Three Baggy P's said...

I would so love to have Lori's book...thanks for the chance=)

Brenda said...

I used to crochet and this would be such a good book to go along with what I used to do!

Maisy said...

I love this adorable yarn basket block!

Alexandra Abarca said...

Me encantaría hacer este block!
Saludos y gracias
Ale
Costa Rica

Grammi Sharon said...

I would love to own a copy of Lori's book. Looks so fun. I was looking for a small wall hanging for Easter and this would be perfect.

Linda said...

It would be fabulous to win your Giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity of entering the draw.

Carmen N said...

Thanks for the chance to win this book!

Linda said...

I love the fabrics you used in your block.

FireDragon said...

What a cute block!

Romonia said...

I love your block. It would be great to win the book.

barbara woods said...

would love to win this , thanks

Sheila said...

I would love this book , this block is adorable ! Thanks for the chance .

Amanda Best said...

I would love to win Lori's new book. She is such a fun teacher and an amazing quilter! Thanks for the chance!
email is: bestbelle2010@aol.com

Mountain Home Quilts said...

This would be wonderful! I love Lori's patterns and books. Plus, I'm itching to make a Granny Squared quilt. :)

JMM said...

Lori Holt is so talented. I love her books and quilt patterns!

Lib said...

Just ♡ your block and thanks for the chance to win a book, would enjoy making this quilt.

Flowerswheatandfabric.com said...

This look like so much fun! I would love to win this book!

Christine M said...

Your filled basket is lovely. I love the pink rosebud fabric you have used. It is so pretty. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

Sandy said...

Love this block. Thanks for sharing the giveaway!

Joanna said...

Love that basket block; so sweet. I'd love to make something from this book.

Patti said...

I love Lori Holt, she has great books, fabric, tips, and designs! I would very much like to win her new book!

Deidra said...

I love the basket block. I hope to win this book.

SewJo said...

This quilt warms my heart with memories of my 90 year old Italian speaking grandma tried to teach me how to crochet. As the years went by, crochet would always flood my heart and mind of her and I. Now that I am learning how to quilt, this pattern is like a portrait of her and I.....vintage/modern. I LOVE this and thank you for creating it! Jo :-D

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

What a cute block! I enjoy crocheting too and would love to win so I could sew along. Thanks for the fun!

Vicki ♥ said...

Hi I really love your basket it is very pretty. :) Thanks and I have a friend who I will gift the book too if I win it :) Hugs Vicki xx

Florence said...

SOOOOOOOOO, many work hours, so happy to check reading list today,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just got it and hope my number is picked,,,,,,,love lori and you for the great giveaway,,,,,,,,,,,,:))happy day to you both,,,,

Martina @snapshotsandwhatnots said...

Fab...I'd love the chance to win the book although this looks more complicated than my sewing abilities can handle at the moment!

Michele T said...

I love the quilted granny square pattern and they are so addictive to make! The book looks awesome too!

Anonymous said...

I'm really loving these Granny Squares lately and would love to win this book, so that I could try making some. I so enjoy your blog with all your cute edging ideas. I've also admired your quilt that pieced by hand.

my email is chuckystamper@msn.com

Thanks,Michelle

Dee D said...

I love the fabrics that you have chosen for your block. This would be a great book to have!

GlammaGirl said...

Darling,darling block! Love Lori!

Rhonda Best said...

Thank you for the chance to win such a helpful, fun book

Cindy said...

Remember my Grandma's making Granny Square quilts, and still have mine! I would absolutely LOVE this book!

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

What a cute block!!! Thanks for the sweet giveaway :)

Helen L said...

Love your block and I love Lori's great quilts!!

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