The Quilt Pattern is finally ready!

Remember this quilt? 

First off - thank you for all the kind wishes you extended to my friend. It's clear that most of us have been affected by issues with neurological disorders - either ourselves or someone we love. I hope that we can all continue to be open and frank about the reality of those issues because I think that is what will bring the most healing and help in those difficult situations.

Second - thank you so much for the kind quilt love! I have to be honest - I wondered if anyone would even like this quilt because in my mind, it was rushed and imperfect. So thank you for the lovely boost to my self-esteem.

I found a copy of the picture with the throw pillow that inspired the quilt.  I was working against a fast approaching deadline (the wedding!), so I had to simplify the design a lot, but someday I still want to do something with as many borders, etc. as that design has. Mmmm... the wheels in my brain are turning . . .

Finally- thanks for the awesome pattern name suggestions!! Some of my favorites included Plinko (by Jen O), aMAZEing Grace (by Gremma), and Life is Like a Box of Chocolates (by quilter girl).  But the one I finally chose was Chain Linked suggested by Kacey. Love it! Catchy and memorable. Kacey, send me an email and I'll send you a copy of the pattern!

Kacey wasn't the only person who mentioned 'links'. (But she was the first to suggest Chain Linked.) So all you other Link-inspired people (Rhonda, Marcia, Erin, Mary, Sooz and Alice R.) the pattern is yours at half-price. Send me an email and I'll tell you what to do.

Chain Linked by Amy Smart is now officially available for purchase for $8.00
in downloadable .pdf format.

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• The finished quilt measures 61" x 82". (Would be very simple to make bigger by adding borders or additional blocks.)
• This quilt is definitely falls in the "amaze and astound your friends category" because it's very simple to put together; it only looks much more complicated than it really is. 
• This pattern is Charm Pack friendly - you don't need a huge stash to achieve the multi-fabric look.
• Solids require about 2 yards each of a dark and light fabric. Details in the pattern.

This pattern consists of  4-pages of color instructions.  The pattern can be purchased by clicking on the Buy Now button above. It will also be available in my new Pattern Shop.  (See button over there --->? Towards the top??)  I will also list it in my etsy shop, but it's cheaper if you buy it here.  The pattern will be emailed as soon as payment clears.  Please let me know if there is interest in a hard-copy version and I will list that too.

Many thanks again for your encouragement.  I don't know if I would have had the guts to go forward with this  whole pattern business with out it.  Thanks also to Quilt Story for featuring this quilt and its story this week.