I feel like I haven’t done much sewing over the past week, but Saturday afternoon I had a great time making some Mama-blocks from Lori Holt’s latest book Great Granny Squared.
In conjunction with the release of Lori’s book, the Fat Quarter Shop is hosting a Great Granny Sew Along with an original design by Lori to use with the patterns in the book to create the Mama’s Crochet Quilt. The quilt uses variations of the blocks from the book (so you’ll need the book to participate) but the Sew Along will provide free additional instructions for the new quilt design. You can see both versions of the quilt on the Sew Along page. And here is the PDF download for the Mama Blocks that you will need for the Mama’s Crochet Quilt.
I used the pattern in the book to start a collection of ‘Mama Blocks’. I love the look of these blocks and have wanted to make some for a while. I love Lori’s system of creating your own precuts from your scraps and leftovers and as a result I had a stack of 2 1/2″ squares that were just right for starting these blocks.
I made nine of them and haven’t decided if I’m going to just turn this into a little mini quilt or keep going and make it bigger. Aren’t they cute? They will probably live on my design wall for a time while I decide. Be sure to check out the versions at Nana Company and Little Miss Shabby.
One thing that I discovered while making blocks is that they look best when there is a contrast with the the background or next row of squares. As you can see in the block on the left the ‘pink’ squares have too much white in them to really contrast with the low-volume prints that surround them. So I remade my ‘pink’ block with squares that read a little more ‘solid’ and have more contrast with the outside prints. Not a necessity, but just something I found when I was putting blocks together.
I have a copy of Lori’s book Great Granny Squared to give away to one of you! The whole book is so darling – so many cute patterns and projects in typical amazing Lori Holt Style. If you would like to win a copy, leave a comment on this post. Make sure there is a way I can contact you if you win! Giveaway open until Friday, May 9 at Midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED
This week we will assemble the blocks and add the borders. If you are sewing-along, I’d love to see what you’re making! You can leave a comment with a link, use the hashtag #churndashQAL on social media, post them on the BERNINA USA Facebook page, or add your pictures to the Flickr page. Or just send me an email. I love seeing the variety of fabrics and colors people use. Happy quilting!
Wow I would so love to win that book. I love the smaller block it is so effective. Looks like you have managed to produce quite a lot of the churn dash blocks to. Cheers karen.schulz@paradise.net.nz
I'm in the process of making a quilt using the great granny square blocks. They are so fun to make! I would love to win Lori's book…thanks for the chance 🙂
Gah! I missed the beginning of the churn dash along. :/ Silver lining…love Lori Holt and it would be fun to have a copy of her second book. Thanks for the opportunity to win! 🙂
I love all these sewalongs! Thank you for the opportunity of this give away! The granny square is my fav to crochet and the churn dash one of fav blocks for piecing, so much eye candy for me. Would love to win the book, don't have it yet, how fun would it be to piece my fav crochet block?! <br />pamdejw@live.nl
One day I'm going to figure out how to do all the things I want, right now tops on that list are the granny squared and the churn dash along. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I love your fabric choices!! Once I get out from under the swoon quilt, a baby quilt and teacher retirement handprint quilt, I'll be able to work on a project for me 🙂 Why did nobody warn me this hobby is really for everyone else instead. But it's oh so rewarding to get the ohhh and ahhhhs though! :)april mommajaehn@gmail dot com
At a quilting retreat this weekend, I cut out 238 2.5" squares from my scraps! I now have a big basket of them, and hope to add more as I add more scraps from other projects. I've started to sew them together randomly – 2 at a time – for a particular pattern. They are so fun, though, that I'd love other patterns to use with them!
Thanks for the chance to win another of Lori's great books. I already have Quilty Fun and have loved working from it. The instructions are so clear. The colours are inspirational in your block choices and so suit the retro feel of the granny blocks.
I can't believe i've been quilting for 12 yrs and i haven't made a churn dash quilt! I NEED to get my UFOs caught up so I can make this quilt!! love it!!<br /><br />I have made the granny square quilt and i loved it! ;p
Would love a copy of this book! I really like how the granny squares block links with crocheting. Quilting and crocheting – my two favorite hobbies : )
I would love to win this book! I've been making crochet granny squares and it would be fun to have them made from fabric. Love it. BTW I just bought your Fabulously Fast Quilts book and can't wait to get started on a quilt. Love love the quilts! Thanks!!
I'd love a copy of Lori's book. Love your granny squares also. The whole big quilt would be cute, however, I am loving all the mini's that Camille R. is doing right now and yours would be cute in a mini also. 🙂 Way cute!
Gosh this one looks like a keeper! I love everything Lori – I've watched all her youtube(s), even ones where she's barely mentioned! What a great designer – for those who don't know, her video on organizing her sewing space (see Riley Blake website) is a knockout. Many thanks for the chance to win the book.
I love the granny blocks! I'm new to these quilt sites and have never made any comments. I am doing so today because I fell in love with the green churn dash blocks and have 12 made so far. If you receive this comment, I would love to send you a picture and maybe get some feedback. lacie20010@aol.com
Love the simple pattern of the Mama Blocks…..great idea of cutting and using scraps. I would love to be considered for the give away. I have recently retired, just hung a design wall and hope to jump deep into the quilting world now.
I would so love to win this as I have a ton of fabric scraps and shirts of loved ones who have passed on to put into quilt blocks!! This would be so awesome!
I NEED this book to get in on the SAL. I made one of the Blocks back when she first showed hers. It is lonely. Love the Churn Dashes too. I have a bunch ready to be put together some day…
Lots of inspiration in that book I bet, would love to win a copy. I have been wanting to make a granny square quilt for a while. Thanks for the chance to win.
Both parts of this post (great granny squared blocks and churn dash) make me want to sit down and sew Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Lori's latest book.
I really like your little 'granny squares" they are so cute. Would love to win a copy of this book, fun to explore more possibilities with this block.
I love your Churn Dash and Mama Blocks. Thanks for the tip about making sure the blocks contrast with the background and thank you for the opportunity to win Lori's book. kelleherp at hotmail dot com
This is a great opportunity – thank you for bringing to our attention this wonderful book to enhance my stash of books and inspire Great Granny squared by Lori holt
So cute. I think sometimes it's a cool effect to have one or two blocks with much less contrast than the others. I like how you remade your block, but like leaving those sometimes too. 🙂
I absolutely love those Mama blocks and had a bit of a look around…enticing Quilt Along and the book looks like a lot of fun. Love those fresh colours…
I love these blocks… they're on my 'to do' list – quite near the top, so maybe my next quilt will be a Great-granny square quilt !! I love seeing other quilters choices of fabrics – it's amazing how the blocks almost change before my eyes depending on what fabrics are used. would love to win this book :o)
I've been wanting Lori's book–thanks for the chance to win it! And the churn dash is my all time favorite block. I've got to finish up some other things and get started on it!
This quilt block looks so fun. I have Lori Holt's last book but haven't purchased this one yet. I would LOVE a copy! Thanks so much for a chance.
I am hoping to get the fabrics figured out for the Churn Dash soon enough to join in the current fun – but – as a lifelong hooker, I HAVE to do the Granny Square quilt…. it is IMPERATIVE… just for me 🙂 Thank you so much for your blog, Amy – I am a newbie quilter…. and was STUCK in perfection of classes. YOUR blog helped me "just do it"…. Making the quick table runner, the
You mentioned in your post "Mama's Crochet Quilt"…is there actually any crochet in the quilt( as in sashing), or just the appearance of it in the quilt blocks? Just curious about the name! Looks lilke a fantastic book!
Sewing granny squares vs crocheting them seems so much nicer. I'd love to win the book but look at all the entries ahead of me–159. Wow! A lot of people want this book. Thank you for the opportunity to win it.
For Terry: There is nothing I enjoy more than having a cuppa tea in the morning and reading your wonderful blog. It makes me so happy. The colors you use are amazing. I found your blog (which is my favorite) inside an article from my favorite patchwork quilting magazine from the UK and I am so grateful I did.<br /> <br />I am very new to the quilting world and I just love it. <br /> <br />I
Just happened upon your blog today. Great stuff. Love the quilt on the cover of you book. The insides must be as grand. Thanks for the give away. Have a happy one!<br />teekayb29@gmail.com
I would really like to have a copy of this book. I have so many scraps to use up and I'm sure I'd find the way to use up a lot of them from these patterns!
I just "pinned" your nine blocks…they are awesome and inspire me to organize my stash this summer and sew….thanks for the opportunity to perhaps win the book! Happy Sewing!
Granny squares are something I have been hesitant to try. The million little pieces thing, probably. I would enjoy seeing a book that inspires and instructs on this block. Thanks.
What beautiful blocks! Would love to make one. Been enarmored with all the Great Grannies on quilting blogs. Love the churn dash, too, especially the colors you chose.
I would love to win a copy of this book and join the sew-along. I really love your churn dash blocks, as well. Have had churn dash blocks roaming around my head for awhile. Little ones, to maybe make a border in a quilt that hasn't come clear to me yet!
Grandma crocheted and these blocks remind me of her. I am attempting your Churn Dash quilt, I have the fabrics picked out and am trying to carve out some time to cut into them! Would love to win Lori Holt's book!
i would love to win this book. who would of thought that when granny was crocheting theses blocks that one day they would be quilt blocks. babscorbitt@gmail.om
I have been enjoying this sew along and love granny squares weather they are crochet or fabric ones. Thanks for a chance to win this book! sewgood414@hotmail.com
The book looks like one I would really enjoy. It looks so cheerful. <br />I love the churn dash block. It is such a classic.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Maggie<br /><br />maggiemine42@gmail.com
Very sweet blocks. I love all your different prints. It is fun to make your own kits. I do that for Project Linus quilts and find it so fun to pick all the different fabrics and cut them up. I would love to have a copy of Lori's book. Her designs are always so cute! I also like your churn dashes too. Can't wait to see them all put together. K-
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Love the quilt, can you tell us what collection the fabrics are? I have been searching for something like this. Also, would love to win a copy of Lori's book!
both your churn dash and your mama blocks are looking wonderful. what great fabric selections. good tip on the contrast in the mama blocks! lori's book sure looks inviting.
Oh my gosh, I would love to win this book! Thanks for the opportunity! Just adore the Granny Blocks, and Churn Dash has long been a favorite of mine. Now I've just got to get busy!
229 Comments
therese
May 5, 2014 at 3:57 amOh I would love to win a copy of this gorgeous book.<br />Thanks for the chance !<br />therese.aiken@gmail.com
Schulz Family
May 5, 2014 at 4:00 amWow I would so love to win that book. I love the smaller block it is so effective. Looks like you have managed to produce quite a lot of the churn dash blocks to. Cheers karen.schulz@paradise.net.nz
Eileen DiPietro
May 5, 2014 at 4:02 amI would love to win a copy of that book!!
mary
May 5, 2014 at 4:15 amI think your blocks are awesome. I would love to win that book. Thank you for the giveaway. feilen@cox.net
Pat
May 5, 2014 at 4:19 amI love your "Mama" blocks – so pretty – and I'd love to win a copy of Lori's book! thanks for the chance to win…
SHARON ZISOS
May 5, 2014 at 4:34 amI'd love to win this book! Thanks for the chance to win!<br /><br />sharonzisos@iinet.net.au
Lisa Marie
May 5, 2014 at 4:39 amYour blocks are lovely! The Granny book looks great.
Podunk Pretties
May 5, 2014 at 4:39 amOne more project wont't hurt anything right? Sign me up for a chance to win!
KaHolly
May 5, 2014 at 5:24 amYour blocks are fun, fun, fun! I love how the churn dash blocks are looking! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Lori's book!
Toohey
May 5, 2014 at 5:49 amThanks for the giveaway! Love the granny blocks — sort of a nine-patch turned on its side!
J Crocker
May 5, 2014 at 6:02 amNew at quilting, totally addicted to your site! Thank you for your clear and concise tutorials! oldhomesteadfarms@gmail.com
valentinegirl
May 5, 2014 at 6:02 amI'd love a copy of the book–I kept meaning to order it during the pre order time but then never did! Your churn dash is looking great!!
Nancy
May 5, 2014 at 6:08 amLooks like fun! Thanks!
Renea
May 5, 2014 at 6:08 amI would love a copy of this book. I am a big fan of Lori Holt's patterns and fabric. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Janice
May 5, 2014 at 6:15 amI'm in the process of making a quilt using the great granny square blocks. They are so fun to make! I would love to win Lori's book…thanks for the chance 🙂
Sheila
May 5, 2014 at 6:23 amI'd love a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Gill
May 5, 2014 at 6:30 amI'd love to win a copy of Lori's book!<br />Your churn dash blocks are looking good!!
Emma Lenton
May 5, 2014 at 6:30 amLooks like a book full of pretty inspiration. I would love to win it! <br /><br />Eveningemma [at] gmail [dot] com
Nine Kids and Not Counting :)
May 5, 2014 at 6:40 amYour blocks are adorable! I would love to make this quilt. Thanks for a chance to win the book!
Hedy King
May 5, 2014 at 6:51 amI love this book and granny squares and your Momma squares. I'd love a free copy. Thanks
Susan
May 5, 2014 at 6:53 amThat book looks great, I would be thrilled to win a copy. Thank you for the give away.
The Cozy Pumpkin
May 5, 2014 at 6:56 amGah! I missed the beginning of the churn dash along. :/ Silver lining…love Lori Holt and it would be fun to have a copy of her second book. Thanks for the opportunity to win! 🙂
Teresa Stanulis
May 5, 2014 at 7:03 amI'd love to win! I love Lori's colorful quilts.<br />tstanulis@mac.com
Stephanie
May 5, 2014 at 7:21 amI'd love a copy of the book!
Karen - Quilts...etc.
May 5, 2014 at 7:23 amI like both of these blocks. I have made a granny quilt with blocks that were larger and had more pieces but I really like these smaller ones as well.
Phyllis
May 5, 2014 at 7:24 amI love all these sewalongs! Thank you for the opportunity of this give away! The granny square is my fav to crochet and the churn dash one of fav blocks for piecing, so much eye candy for me. Would love to win the book, don't have it yet, how fun would it be to piece my fav crochet block?! <br />pamdejw@live.nl
Charlotte Wohler
May 5, 2014 at 7:26 amLove the Great Granny pattern — would love to have the book! Thank you.<br />
Lynn
May 5, 2014 at 7:29 amOne day I'm going to figure out how to do all the things I want, right now tops on that list are the granny squared and the churn dash along. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Jodi Connors (Mountain Gurl Quilts)
May 5, 2014 at 7:29 amLove the Grannies, and Oh my goodness, love the churn dash blocks too. Thanks for the chance to win.
lindsey s.
May 5, 2014 at 7:30 amoh, i would love to win. i am in love with those little blocks 🙂
Jess
May 5, 2014 at 7:34 amI love the ones you made that have the red outside squares; very fun!<br /><br />jhunsberger (at) gmail (dot) com
Deairdre
May 5, 2014 at 7:37 amThank you for the option. I just think they are so cute!
Erin Myone
May 5, 2014 at 8:01 amThese both look like fun projects! I should probably finish a few others before cutting a new though! Thanks for the giveaway!
Julie in WA
May 5, 2014 at 8:08 amI'd love to have a copy of the book; I have not done any granny squares….but they sure are popular!
NebraskaNative
May 5, 2014 at 8:17 amI love the fusion of old (patterns of yesteryear) & new (fun fabrics) in a quilt. Makes everything fresh. <br />Cheers, nebraskanative@gmail.com
karen k
May 5, 2014 at 8:24 amLove the look of this book and am amazed that you are offering it as a giveaway!! Thanks. Your quilts always look beautiful…..talented lady.
Anne C
May 5, 2014 at 8:35 amI love the colors and simple design. Cortez56@gmail.com
papel1
May 5, 2014 at 8:40 amI just discovered your blog and love it. The tutorials are what attacked my attention. I would love to win the book. caspuur3@gmail.com
Diane
May 5, 2014 at 8:48 amThis looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway! dianefulton.wi@gmail.com
Julie Jones
May 5, 2014 at 8:54 amThis looks like a fun, but useful book.
QuiltinGram
May 5, 2014 at 8:58 amLove your blog and these blocks look real easy. Thx for chance to win book!
Beth
May 5, 2014 at 9:03 amToo many sew alongs and not enough time. This book looks like lots of fun!
Unknown
May 5, 2014 at 9:05 amI love your fabric choices!! Once I get out from under the swoon quilt, a baby quilt and teacher retirement handprint quilt, I'll be able to work on a project for me 🙂 Why did nobody warn me this hobby is really for everyone else instead. But it's oh so rewarding to get the ohhh and ahhhhs though! :)april mommajaehn@gmail dot com
Tamie
May 5, 2014 at 9:07 amI have a great granny started but would love some ideas on getting it finished. Love to add this book to my library.
RaeLyn
May 5, 2014 at 9:13 amBeautiful blocks. So fun to have time to sew 🙂
lalaluu
May 5, 2014 at 9:14 amAt a quilting retreat this weekend, I cut out 238 2.5" squares from my scraps! I now have a big basket of them, and hope to add more as I add more scraps from other projects. I've started to sew them together randomly – 2 at a time – for a particular pattern. They are so fun, though, that I'd love other patterns to use with them!
Kathy C
May 5, 2014 at 9:24 amI would love to win! And I have lots of scraps to use too. kcannon@anwsu.org
Teala Lee
May 5, 2014 at 9:32 amYou always inspire me with your beautiful quilts and sewing! Super fun giveaway! Thanks. teala.lee@comcast.net
cockney blonde
May 5, 2014 at 9:33 amLove your blocks, really pretty, x
Emily Kim
May 5, 2014 at 9:39 amJust started following your blog, and I'm loving it so far!
Susan
May 5, 2014 at 9:50 amI would love to win a copy of this book. Thank you. (I agree that the block on the right "pops" more than the other one.)
Wanda
May 5, 2014 at 9:55 amVery fun blocks, thanks for the giveaway..<br />sewstar @ hotmail dot com<br />Wanda
Carolyn
May 5, 2014 at 10:02 amLove all the pics I've seen of the blocks in that book. Thanks for the giveaway!
Sadie McGrath
May 5, 2014 at 10:06 amSounds like a fun project. I'd love to win the book so I can sew along too! Sadie
angie @ the cellar door stories
May 5, 2014 at 10:11 amthanks so much for the chance to win!
Lisa
May 5, 2014 at 10:13 amOh yes, I would love to win this book!
Neni Mav
May 5, 2014 at 10:41 amThis is such a great book!Thank you so much for this opportunity! Your blocks are so cute 🙂
Lucky Shake
May 5, 2014 at 10:43 amThanks for the chance to win another of Lori's great books. I already have Quilty Fun and have loved working from it. The instructions are so clear. The colours are inspirational in your block choices and so suit the retro feel of the granny blocks.
Suzanne
May 5, 2014 at 10:49 amThanks for such a great giveaway. This looks like a great book, love Lori!
Becky S.
May 5, 2014 at 10:57 amI love the fabrics you used for your blocks–so cute! Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to win a copy of Lori's book.
Marie
May 5, 2014 at 11:18 amGreat blocks – it's hard not to want to follow your lead. Love the Churn Dash blocks too; so many things to add to my TO DO list!
Joan Stroh
May 5, 2014 at 11:22 amI love the scrappiness of your blocks! And the churn dash blocks are my colors!<br /><br /><br />Thanks for a fun opportunity!
Carmen N
May 5, 2014 at 11:48 amGreat block ideas! I'm going to have to try both of them
Joyce
May 5, 2014 at 11:56 amCute blocks.. Thanks for the chance to win book.
Alexis
May 5, 2014 at 11:58 amLoving the granny squares and the churn dash!
Tiffany
May 5, 2014 at 12:18 pmI've yet to venture into the Granny Square making craze – but I really want to. Your "mini" looks lovely! 😀
Sallie
May 5, 2014 at 12:19 pmI would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance!
Pes Baker
May 5, 2014 at 12:29 pmIt would be a wonderful book to win so I could dig in my stash. Thank you for the color hint and chance to win.
Ina
May 5, 2014 at 12:32 pmI can't believe i've been quilting for 12 yrs and i haven't made a churn dash quilt! I NEED to get my UFOs caught up so I can make this quilt!! love it!!<br /><br />I have made the granny square quilt and i loved it! ;p
Jessica Matlosz
May 5, 2014 at 12:37 pmThanks for the chance to win! I am a quilt book addict!
Nancy B.
May 5, 2014 at 12:42 pmYou can't have too many quilt books! I'm a fan of both you and Lori.
Lauren Deel
May 5, 2014 at 1:02 pmI love your Mama Blocks and I'd love a copy of the book! (charlottesgraceforacure@gmail.com)
Linda
May 5, 2014 at 1:10 pmHi, your block are so darn cute! Love to win this book!<br />Thanks again for your blog+inspiration!<br /><br /> msstitcher1214@gmail.com
Bethany
May 5, 2014 at 1:24 pmI would love to win a copy! Thank you for the chance!
Jill Hicks
May 5, 2014 at 1:33 pmI love the fun fabrics you chose for your Mama's blocks. The churn dash quilt is also fun. I love it.
Carol
May 5, 2014 at 1:41 pmWhat a wonderful quilt-along. I need to pick out some fabrics and get started.
Jenny
May 5, 2014 at 1:45 pmLOVE your scrappy Mama blocks, and I'd love to win, thank you!
Funky Kim
May 5, 2014 at 1:47 pmNot doing a sew along. It would just end up in my enormous pile of UFOs. But Lori Holt's designs are among my favorite!
Amanda
May 5, 2014 at 1:51 pmNew to quilting but have found it to be addicting!
Anna F.
May 5, 2014 at 2:11 pmWould love a copy of this book! I really like how the granny squares block links with crocheting. Quilting and crocheting – my two favorite hobbies : )
Diann
May 5, 2014 at 2:28 pmThanks for the chance to win the book.
Rae Reid
May 5, 2014 at 2:34 pmI would love to win this book! I've been making crochet granny squares and it would be fun to have them made from fabric. Love it. BTW I just bought your Fabulously Fast Quilts book and can't wait to get started on a quilt. Love love the quilts! Thanks!!
Steven and Ginger
May 5, 2014 at 2:35 pmI'd love a copy of Lori's book. Love your granny squares also. The whole big quilt would be cute, however, I am loving all the mini's that Camille R. is doing right now and yours would be cute in a mini also. 🙂 Way cute!
Peaches1003
May 5, 2014 at 2:43 pmI love granny squares! They look so effective all together
Christine M
May 5, 2014 at 2:47 pmI think your blocks would look great as a mini quilt. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
lindawwww
May 5, 2014 at 3:10 pmYour Mama blocks are adorable. Thanks for the tips about using contrasting colors to make the blocks stand out.
Nena
May 5, 2014 at 3:18 pmGosh this one looks like a keeper! I love everything Lori – I've watched all her youtube(s), even ones where she's barely mentioned! What a great designer – for those who don't know, her video on organizing her sewing space (see Riley Blake website) is a knockout. Many thanks for the chance to win the book.
Jessica Slattery
May 5, 2014 at 3:26 pmI love your Mama blocks. I think it would make a great wall quilt. Although I always have a hard time making small quilts! Thanks for the giveaway.
Paget Carter
May 5, 2014 at 3:32 pmI love the granny blocks! I'm new to these quilt sites and have never made any comments. I am doing so today because I fell in love with the green churn dash blocks and have 12 made so far. If you receive this comment, I would love to send you a picture and maybe get some feedback. lacie20010@aol.com
Linda B
May 5, 2014 at 3:41 pmI would love to try some granny squares! Thanks so much for the opportunity of the book!
maureen
May 5, 2014 at 4:09 pmI love your mama blocks. Crocheted a granny square afghan years ago- time for a quilt now! Would love to win the book! Thanks for the chance.
Sarah
May 5, 2014 at 4:12 pmThanks for the giveaway! Beautiful blocks. 🙂 sarah@forrussia.org
Nana
May 5, 2014 at 4:22 pmLove the simple pattern of the Mama Blocks…..great idea of cutting and using scraps. I would love to be considered for the give away. I have recently retired, just hung a design wall and hope to jump deep into the quilting world now.
Jessica King
May 5, 2014 at 4:53 pmI would so love to win this as I have a ton of fabric scraps and shirts of loved ones who have passed on to put into quilt blocks!! This would be so awesome!
Fred's Driver
May 5, 2014 at 4:56 pmI would love to have Lori's book so I could start putting some scraps to use.
Anita
May 5, 2014 at 5:01 pmThe Mama Blocks look so easy to put together. The book is a great give away. Lori Holt writes wonderful books.
Mary
May 5, 2014 at 5:08 pmI have been wanting to get this book. There are several projects in it that I "must" make! Thanks for a chance to win.
OhioLori
May 5, 2014 at 5:16 pmLoooove this book!! Is on my Wish List for sure!! :)<br /><br />Thanks for the info you shared about makin' your blocks too…very helpful!
Mary
May 5, 2014 at 5:18 pmI NEED this book to get in on the SAL. I made one of the Blocks back when she first showed hers. It is lonely. Love the Churn Dashes too. I have a bunch ready to be put together some day…
Cara
May 5, 2014 at 5:25 pmLove this book. I would be thrilled to win! Thanks for the tip on putting the blocks together. Love your Churn Dash as well!
denisew
May 5, 2014 at 5:57 pmOh, I would so love to win this book!! Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone!!
Janarama
May 5, 2014 at 6:00 pmHow cute are your Granny Squares! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Sandy Lowery
May 5, 2014 at 6:16 pmLots of inspiration in that book I bet, would love to win a copy. I have been wanting to make a granny square quilt for a while. Thanks for the chance to win.
Karen
May 5, 2014 at 6:44 pmBoth parts of this post (great granny squared blocks and churn dash) make me want to sit down and sew Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Lori's latest book.
Lorna
May 5, 2014 at 6:51 pmI would love a copy of Lori's book, I have had it in my list since it came out.
Unknown
May 5, 2014 at 7:15 pmBoth your Mama blocks and your churndash blocks are wonderful. Really different looks but both are wonderful. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
Lynne Tilley
May 5, 2014 at 7:29 pmI would love this book! Your blocks are really wonderful and I'd love to try these!
dorothy
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dorothy
May 5, 2014 at 7:39 pmI really like your little 'granny squares" they are so cute. Would love to win a copy of this book, fun to explore more possibilities with this block.
Janet S
May 5, 2014 at 7:46 pmI would love to win! This block is so cute.
sewhappyfun
May 5, 2014 at 7:54 pmWhat a fun blocks. I would love to win. I watched all of Lori's videos on YouTube this weekend.
MAK TEH
May 5, 2014 at 8:15 pmNever made a quilt..bcoz its really a puzzle to me..
Emily C
May 5, 2014 at 8:27 pmI love your blocks. I agree, contrast is very important.
Patti K
May 5, 2014 at 8:59 pmI love your Churn Dash and Mama Blocks. Thanks for the tip about making sure the blocks contrast with the background and thank you for the opportunity to win Lori's book. kelleherp at hotmail dot com
Myra
May 5, 2014 at 9:10 pmI have been droooolling over that book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it! It would be put to good use here.<br />
lorraine
May 5, 2014 at 9:18 pmThis is a great opportunity – thank you for bringing to our attention this wonderful book to enhance my stash of books and inspire Great Granny squared by Lori holt
Elizabeth
May 5, 2014 at 9:39 pmThis book is already on my wish list! I love granny squares, but haven't tried making one yet. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thim3
May 5, 2014 at 9:55 pmWhat a great giveaway…..I would love to win this book…I love reading Lori Holt's blog and have enjoyed her designs.<br />thim3@hotmail.com
Joan H.
May 5, 2014 at 10:27 pmLove your colorful blocks. It would be so great to win this book..
OzarkCajun
May 5, 2014 at 10:29 pmLove your "Mama" Blocks! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Stacy
May 5, 2014 at 10:40 pmI am excited to have just found your blog. I would love the chance to win! Very cute blocks!
vanessa
May 5, 2014 at 10:48 pmYour scraps are amazing. Beautiful blocks.
northen ex
May 5, 2014 at 11:07 pmthis is a really cool way to use scarp! i love it! Pls Pls Pls help the book to come over here …<br />tahelstein at gmail.com
Vicki
May 5, 2014 at 11:17 pmSo cute. I think sometimes it's a cool effect to have one or two blocks with much less contrast than the others. I like how you remade your block, but like leaving those sometimes too. 🙂
Karin
May 5, 2014 at 11:23 pmI absolutely love those Mama blocks and had a bit of a look around…enticing Quilt Along and the book looks like a lot of fun. Love those fresh colours…
Carol
May 5, 2014 at 11:38 pmLooks like a fun book. Thx.
B. J. Woodlee
May 6, 2014 at 12:26 amI would love a copy of this book, thanks for a chance to win one.
June D
May 6, 2014 at 12:40 amWould be really nice to win this book. Thanks for putting my name in the hat for the drawing.
GranChris
May 6, 2014 at 12:54 amThe blocks are wonderful. I would love to win a copy of this book. Your churn dash blocks are fantastic.
Cathy Ewbank
May 6, 2014 at 12:56 amI love these blocks… they're on my 'to do' list – quite near the top, so maybe my next quilt will be a Great-granny square quilt !! I love seeing other quilters choices of fabrics – it's amazing how the blocks almost change before my eyes depending on what fabrics are used. would love to win this book :o)
GranChris
May 6, 2014 at 12:59 amI would love to win a copy. Your blocks are wonderful. I love your churned dash as well.
tracy.charlton
May 6, 2014 at 2:12 amWould love to win a copy, thanks for the chance.
Susan Smith
May 6, 2014 at 2:24 amI've been wanting Lori's book–thanks for the chance to win it! And the churn dash is my all time favorite block. I've got to finish up some other things and get started on it!
Autumn
May 6, 2014 at 2:35 amLove your blog! Thanks for the chance to win the book.
Patti
May 6, 2014 at 3:28 amI love Lori Holt's patterns and fabrics, it would be lovely to win her book! Thanks for giving us a chance!
dpaulson512
May 6, 2014 at 3:47 amLove it!!
Wendy
May 6, 2014 at 3:47 amgorgeous blocks, and I see what you mean about the contrast
Patricia Simmons
May 6, 2014 at 4:56 amPat Love the pattern. My daughter just tuned me in to your blog. Love it. Would like very much a chance to win this book. 🙂 pattydave74@gmail.com
Patricia Simmons
May 6, 2014 at 5:00 amPat Love the pattern. My daughter just tuned me in to your blog. Love it. Would like very much a chance to win this book. 🙂 pattydave74@gmail.com
Patricia Simmons
May 6, 2014 at 5:00 amPat Love the pattern. My daughter just tuned me in to your blog. Love it. Would like very much a chance to win this book. 🙂 pattydave74@gmail.com
Patricia Simmons
May 6, 2014 at 5:00 amPat Love the pattern. My daughter just tuned me in to your blog. Love it. Would like very much a chance to win this book. 🙂 pattydave74@gmail.com
Michele
May 6, 2014 at 5:06 amI love the scrappy style of your mama blocks! This is definitely on my to do list someday!
Beth
May 6, 2014 at 5:12 amReally cute blocks. Guess I am going to have to get started. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Judy S in New Hampshire
May 6, 2014 at 5:24 amThe Mama's Blocks are so cute! I'd love a copy of the book. Lori's patterns are great! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Martha Cook
May 6, 2014 at 5:32 amMy kind of quilts since I am a granny and all 🙂
Whichcrafts
May 6, 2014 at 6:12 amI would love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity.
Sonya
May 6, 2014 at 6:33 amThanks for the tip about how to choose the right fabrics! I am loving the Great Granny Sew Along!
lisa shenk
May 6, 2014 at 6:39 amI love this little block!!
Natalie M.
May 6, 2014 at 6:51 amI love the scrappy look of granny blocks, and that it gives a purpose to saving all those little scraps. Thanks for the give away.
jkrout
May 6, 2014 at 6:59 amThis quilt block looks so fun. I have Lori Holt's last book but haven't purchased this one yet. I would LOVE a copy! Thanks so much for a chance.
Erin Park
May 6, 2014 at 7:03 amAwesome giveaway! Thanks!
Janie
May 6, 2014 at 7:08 amLove your tutorials. Thanks for the giveaway.
Shelley
May 6, 2014 at 7:16 amI've been searching pinterest for granny square tutorials, so this book would be perfect! Love your squares, thanks so much:)
Deanna
May 6, 2014 at 7:17 amGreat granny! I would love that book. Thanks for the chance.
Kay Vanatta
May 6, 2014 at 7:20 amI am hoping to get the fabrics figured out for the Churn Dash soon enough to join in the current fun – but – as a lifelong hooker, I HAVE to do the Granny Square quilt…. it is IMPERATIVE… just for me 🙂 Thank you so much for your blog, Amy – I am a newbie quilter…. and was STUCK in perfection of classes. YOUR blog helped me "just do it"…. Making the quick table runner, the
jes1776
May 6, 2014 at 7:22 amYou mentioned in your post "Mama's Crochet Quilt"…is there actually any crochet in the quilt( as in sashing), or just the appearance of it in the quilt blocks? Just curious about the name! Looks lilke a fantastic book!
valerie boudier
May 6, 2014 at 7:29 amI quite like the more subdued contrast of the block on the left, valeriedotboudieratntlworld.com
legato1958
May 6, 2014 at 7:30 amLooks like an awesome book! Crossing my fingers….<br /><br />Susie
Candice Smith
May 6, 2014 at 7:41 amI've been planning to do one of these quilts for a while, but the book would be fantastic instead of winging it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Barbara McD
May 6, 2014 at 7:51 amI love the Granny Squares! I hope I win the book – it looks awesome!<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway!
Rosebud
May 6, 2014 at 7:54 amSewing granny squares vs crocheting them seems so much nicer. I'd love to win the book but look at all the entries ahead of me–159. Wow! A lot of people want this book. Thank you for the opportunity to win it.
Pank
May 6, 2014 at 8:12 amVery pretty idea with granny squares. I liked the tips too. Thanks or the giveaway chance
JOY
May 6, 2014 at 8:25 amLooks like fun! Thanks.<br />
Suellen Dehnke
May 6, 2014 at 8:34 amI've been coveting this book but can't afford it right now. I've spent all my money on material. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Kathy Davis
May 6, 2014 at 8:44 amI would love to win a copy. The Granny squares are adorable.<br />kdavis1@centurytel.net
Linda J.
May 6, 2014 at 8:58 amLove this pattern and would like to try the quilt along! Hoping to win a copy of the book. wolfelj@comcast.net
juliehallfeldhaus
May 6, 2014 at 8:58 amI love books and quilts so yes I would love to win!!!
Marie Chat
May 6, 2014 at 8:58 amYour blocks are adorable and you're right about the contrast fabric choice. I would love a copy of Lori's book ~ it looks so fun! Thanks
amy smart
May 6, 2014 at 9:00 amFor Terry: There is nothing I enjoy more than having a cuppa tea in the morning and reading your wonderful blog. It makes me so happy. The colors you use are amazing. I found your blog (which is my favorite) inside an article from my favorite patchwork quilting magazine from the UK and I am so grateful I did.<br /> <br />I am very new to the quilting world and I just love it. <br /> <br />I
Tracey
May 6, 2014 at 9:00 amJust happened upon your blog today. Great stuff. Love the quilt on the cover of you book. The insides must be as grand. Thanks for the give away. Have a happy one!<br />teekayb29@gmail.com
Mel
May 6, 2014 at 9:24 amI've been wanting this book?<br />Mel.tray@gmail.com
Cherold
May 6, 2014 at 9:41 amI would love to win a copy of this book. Thank you for the giveaway!<br />hugs,<br />Cheri<br />cheris46@hotmail.com
B
May 6, 2014 at 9:41 amOh, I've been in love with granny squares for a while now! thanks for the chance to win!<br />blmcerlean@gmail.com
Marianne
May 6, 2014 at 11:15 amCount me in! I'd love to win a copy of the book.
Abbigail
May 6, 2014 at 11:26 amI would really like to have a copy of this book. I have so many scraps to use up and I'm sure I'd find the way to use up a lot of them from these patterns!
pat/susie/resortmom
May 6, 2014 at 11:46 amI just "pinned" your nine blocks…they are awesome and inspire me to organize my stash this summer and sew….thanks for the opportunity to perhaps win the book! Happy Sewing!
Karen
May 6, 2014 at 12:03 pmGranny squares are something I have been hesitant to try. The million little pieces thing, probably. I would enjoy seeing a book that inspires and instructs on this block. Thanks.
Crafty Coffin
May 6, 2014 at 12:07 pmI'd love to win a copy! The Great Granny squares look like fun!
Sharmond
May 6, 2014 at 12:12 pmWhat beautiful blocks! Would love to make one. Been enarmored with all the Great Grannies on quilting blogs. Love the churn dash, too, especially the colors you chose.
Jody Mellenthin
May 6, 2014 at 12:14 pmOh, I would love a copy of this book – it would get a lot of use! Thank you for the opportunity. P.S. your aqua Churn Dash is magnificent!!!!
Mary O
May 6, 2014 at 1:14 pmI finally figured out how to add a comment. Hi to you Amy.
Brenda
May 6, 2014 at 1:33 pmI would love to win a copy of this book and join the sew-along. I really love your churn dash blocks, as well. Have had churn dash blocks roaming around my head for awhile. Little ones, to maybe make a border in a quilt that hasn't come clear to me yet!
Tammy Flanders
May 6, 2014 at 1:34 pmGrandma crocheted and these blocks remind me of her. I am attempting your Churn Dash quilt, I have the fabrics picked out and am trying to carve out some time to cut into them! Would love to win Lori Holt's book!
Marelize Ries
May 6, 2014 at 1:40 pmEverywhere I look this book pops up but its no where available here in South Africa, I hope it reaches us SOON. Thanks for the chance 🙂
TL
May 6, 2014 at 1:53 pmWhat a beautiful blocks you made. I would love to win the book by Lori Holt so I can make them too. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.<br />
suzanne0009
May 6, 2014 at 2:27 pmLori's book would certainly be awesome to win! Thanks for the chance!
barb
May 6, 2014 at 3:07 pmi would love to win this book. who would of thought that when granny was crocheting theses blocks that one day they would be quilt blocks. babscorbitt@gmail.om
Lin Marsh
May 6, 2014 at 3:08 pmWhy are they "Mama blocks?" I guess I need to win the book so I can find out!
wendy
May 6, 2014 at 3:15 pmI have been enjoying this sew along and love granny squares weather they are crochet or fabric ones. Thanks for a chance to win this book! sewgood414@hotmail.com
Linda Stutzman
May 6, 2014 at 3:16 pmI would love to win Lori's book. Thanks for the chance.
the running hare
May 6, 2014 at 3:35 pmI'd love to win this book! Thanks for the chance
Rosa
May 6, 2014 at 4:25 pmSuch a beautiful blocks and love your fabrics choice.This book looks great.Thanks for the chance!!
jdeabs
May 6, 2014 at 4:45 pmDarling blocks! That looks like an amazing book.
Lucy Beth Greene
May 6, 2014 at 5:26 pmI LOVE your churn dash blocks! Your past quilts actually inspired me to create my own churn dash quilt and tutorial! I would love for you to take a look :)<br /><br />http://honeybeequiltco.blogspot.com/2014/01/fat-quarter-friendly-churn-dash-tutorial.html<br /><br />http://honeybeequiltco.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-fast-finishsort-of.html
maggie
May 6, 2014 at 5:35 pmThe book looks like one I would really enjoy. It looks so cheerful. <br />I love the churn dash block. It is such a classic.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Maggie<br /><br />maggiemine42@gmail.com
Lisa E
May 6, 2014 at 6:31 pmLori Holt always has a great sense of design. The book looks like a winner.
Lisa E
May 6, 2014 at 6:31 pmLori Holt always has a great sense of design. The book looks like a winner.
Lisa E
May 6, 2014 at 6:31 pmLori Holt always has a great sense of design. The book looks like a winner.
clueless
May 6, 2014 at 6:39 pmIt am currently working on a granny square quilt. I'll have to check out Lori's take on one. Thanks for the giveaway!
kathy mccray
May 6, 2014 at 7:17 pmLove your blocks, what a fun project . Would love to win a copy of Lori's book. Thanks for the giveaway.
MoeWest
May 6, 2014 at 7:30 pmThanks for a chance to win this book. I love Lori Holt.
Edie
May 6, 2014 at 9:38 pmThe book looks fabulous, and so do your blocks! Thank you for having the draw.
Sue Gribble
May 6, 2014 at 9:47 pmYour tiny blocks are gorgeous. I have Quilty Fun so thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Great Granny Squared.<br />suegribble at gmail dot com
Jan R
May 6, 2014 at 10:26 pmThanks for a chance to win Lori's new book.
Afquilt
May 6, 2014 at 10:31 pmExcited for this book, thanks for the chance to win!
Kristy
May 6, 2014 at 10:56 pmVery sweet blocks. I love all your different prints. It is fun to make your own kits. I do that for Project Linus quilts and find it so fun to pick all the different fabrics and cut them up. I would love to have a copy of Lori's book. Her designs are always so cute! I also like your churn dashes too. Can't wait to see them all put together. K-
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Cheryl Fewell-Brown
May 6, 2014 at 11:25 pmLove it, want it!
Alexis
May 7, 2014 at 12:03 amYour blocks are so cute! Thanks for a chance to win.
Shar
May 7, 2014 at 12:28 amThis looks like a fun book to have! I hope I win!
Melissa
May 7, 2014 at 4:23 amLove the bright colours of your Mama blocks. Thanks for the giveaway.
morning dove quilts
May 7, 2014 at 6:52 amLove the quilt, can you tell us what collection the fabrics are? I have been searching for something like this. Also, would love to win a copy of Lori's book!
Momkat
May 7, 2014 at 7:13 amSo simple and so sweet. I love it. Thanks for the chance. Xo
Patriotmom
May 7, 2014 at 7:29 amI think the blocks are so cute, would love a copy of this book! thanks!
Kuti Éva
May 7, 2014 at 9:51 amI would love to win this book 🙂
SIMPLESEW
May 7, 2014 at 10:39 ammy pregnant DIL wants a granny sq quilt, all of ya'll have inspired me
robin chapa
May 7, 2014 at 11:46 amI've had my eye on that book for some-time! Thanks for a chance to win!<br />welchrobin@Hotmail.com<br />~robin
hydeeannsews
May 7, 2014 at 12:20 pmboth your churn dash and your mama blocks are looking wonderful. what great fabric selections. good tip on the contrast in the mama blocks! lori's book sure looks inviting.
cat
May 7, 2014 at 1:16 pmI would love to win this book. Thanks for the wonderful giveaways.
Jenny
May 7, 2014 at 2:23 pmWould love to win a copy of Lori's book! Thanks for the chance to win and for all the great inspiration.
Ellie Roberts
May 7, 2014 at 3:58 pmLove Lori, thanks for the chance!
Anne
May 8, 2014 at 4:20 pmLove the Granny Square, would love a quilt full of them!<br />(majesticjenkinsATgmailDOTcom)
Love
May 8, 2014 at 7:25 pmI've never done a granny square. Looks neat to try!!
Amy
May 9, 2014 at 3:03 amWould love to win a copy of this book! Thank you!
Marie in AZ
May 9, 2014 at 6:53 amOh my gosh, I would love to win this book! Thanks for the opportunity! Just adore the Granny Blocks, and Churn Dash has long been a favorite of mine. Now I've just got to get busy!
Havplenty
May 9, 2014 at 7:05 amI would love a copy of the book and a granny square quilt. I am actually crocheting one now.
Mary
May 9, 2014 at 12:52 pmJust started quilting, and I'm already obsessed! I hope I win!
Marie in AZ
May 9, 2014 at 2:48 pmI adore your blog, and would love to win this book! Thank you so much for the giveaway, and for being so generous with your tips and tutorials, too!
Amber Johnson
May 15, 2014 at 11:27 amOh Amy, I just had to tell you that I'm in LOVE with your fabrics and colors on your Mama Blocks! So inspiring! Your so great with color!!