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    Great Granny and Churn Dash Quilt Alongs

    Last Modified: May 5, 2014 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 229 Comments

    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 ½″ 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
    WINNER: JessMay 5, 2014 at 7:34 AM
    I love the ones you made that have the red outside squares; very fun!

    Today is also the beginning of week 3 of the Churn Dash Quilt Along over at We All Sew! Here is recap of the block piecing instructions of week 2.

    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!

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    Comments

    1. therese

      May 05, 2014 at 3:57 am

      Oh I would love to win a copy of this gorgeous book.<br />Thanks for the chance !<br />therese.aiken@gmail.com

      Reply
    2. Schulz Family

      May 05, 2014 at 4:00 am

      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

      Reply
    3. Eileen DiPietro

      May 05, 2014 at 4:02 am

      I would love to win a copy of that book!!

      Reply
    4. mary

      May 05, 2014 at 4:15 am

      I think your blocks are awesome. I would love to win that book. Thank you for the giveaway. feilen@cox.net

      Reply
    5. Pat

      May 05, 2014 at 4:19 am

      I love your &quot;Mama&quot; blocks – so pretty – and I&#39;d love to win a copy of Lori&#39;s book! thanks for the chance to win…

      Reply
    6. SHARON ZISOS

      May 05, 2014 at 4:34 am

      I&#39;d love to win this book! Thanks for the chance to win!<br /><br />sharonzisos@iinet.net.au

      Reply
    7. Lisa Marie

      May 05, 2014 at 4:39 am

      Your blocks are lovely! The Granny book looks great.

      Reply
    8. Podunk Pretties

      May 05, 2014 at 4:39 am

      One more project wont&#39;t hurt anything right? Sign me up for a chance to win!

      Reply
    9. KaHolly

      May 05, 2014 at 5:24 am

      Your blocks are fun, fun, fun! I love how the churn dash blocks are looking! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Lori&#39;s book!

      Reply
    10. Toohey

      May 05, 2014 at 5:49 am

      Thanks for the giveaway! Love the granny blocks — sort of a nine-patch turned on its side!

      Reply
    11. J Crocker

      May 05, 2014 at 6:02 am

      New at quilting, totally addicted to your site! Thank you for your clear and concise tutorials! oldhomesteadfarms@gmail.com

      Reply
    12. valentinegirl

      May 05, 2014 at 6:02 am

      I&#39;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!!

      Reply
    13. Nancy

      May 05, 2014 at 6:08 am

      Looks like fun! Thanks!

      Reply
    14. Renea

      May 05, 2014 at 6:08 am

      I would love a copy of this book. I am a big fan of Lori Holt&#39;s patterns and fabric. Thanks for the great giveaway.

      Reply
    15. Janice

      May 05, 2014 at 6:15 am

      I&#39;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&#39;s book…thanks for the chance 🙂

      Reply
    16. Sheila

      May 05, 2014 at 6:23 am

      I&#39;d love a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

      Reply
    17. Gill

      May 05, 2014 at 6:30 am

      I&#39;d love to win a copy of Lori&#39;s book!<br />Your churn dash blocks are looking good!!

      Reply
    18. Emma Lenton

      May 05, 2014 at 6:30 am

      Looks like a book full of pretty inspiration. I would love to win it! <br /><br />Eveningemma [at] gmail [dot] com

      Reply
    19. Nine Kids and Not Counting :)

      May 05, 2014 at 6:40 am

      Your blocks are adorable! I would love to make this quilt. Thanks for a chance to win the book!

      Reply
    20. Hedy King

      May 05, 2014 at 6:51 am

      I love this book and granny squares and your Momma squares. I&#39;d love a free copy. Thanks

      Reply
    21. Susan

      May 05, 2014 at 6:53 am

      That book looks great, I would be thrilled to win a copy. Thank you for the give away.

      Reply
    22. The Cozy Pumpkin

      May 05, 2014 at 6:56 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
    23. Teresa Stanulis

      May 05, 2014 at 7:03 am

      I&#39;d love to win! I love Lori&#39;s colorful quilts.<br />tstanulis@mac.com

      Reply
    24. Stephanie

      May 05, 2014 at 7:21 am

      I&#39;d love a copy of the book!

      Reply
    25. Karen - Quilts...etc.

      May 05, 2014 at 7:23 am

      I 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.

      Reply
    26. Phyllis

      May 05, 2014 at 7:24 am

      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&#39;t have it yet, how fun would it be to piece my fav crochet block?! <br />pamdejw@live.nl

      Reply
    27. Charlotte Wohler

      May 05, 2014 at 7:26 am

      Love the Great Granny pattern — would love to have the book! Thank you.<br />

      Reply
    28. Lynn

      May 05, 2014 at 7:29 am

      One day I&#39;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!

      Reply
    29. Jodi Connors (Mountain Gurl Quilts)

      May 05, 2014 at 7:29 am

      Love the Grannies, and Oh my goodness, love the churn dash blocks too. Thanks for the chance to win.

      Reply
    30. lindsey s.

      May 05, 2014 at 7:30 am

      oh, i would love to win. i am in love with those little blocks 🙂

      Reply
    31. Jess

      May 05, 2014 at 7:34 am

      I love the ones you made that have the red outside squares; very fun!<br /><br />jhunsberger (at) gmail (dot) com

      Reply
    32. Deairdre

      May 05, 2014 at 7:37 am

      Thank you for the option. I just think they are so cute!

      Reply
    33. Erin Myone

      May 05, 2014 at 8:01 am

      These both look like fun projects! I should probably finish a few others before cutting a new though! Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    34. Julie in WA

      May 05, 2014 at 8:08 am

      I&#39;d love to have a copy of the book; I have not done any granny squares….but they sure are popular!

      Reply
    35. NebraskaNative

      May 05, 2014 at 8:17 am

      I love the fusion of old (patterns of yesteryear) &amp; new (fun fabrics) in a quilt. Makes everything fresh. <br />Cheers, nebraskanative@gmail.com

      Reply
    36. karen k

      May 05, 2014 at 8:24 am

      Love the look of this book and am amazed that you are offering it as a giveaway!! Thanks. Your quilts always look beautiful…..talented lady.

      Reply
    37. Anne C

      May 05, 2014 at 8:35 am

      I love the colors and simple design. Cortez56@gmail.com

      Reply
    38. papel1

      May 05, 2014 at 8:40 am

      I just discovered your blog and love it. The tutorials are what attacked my attention. I would love to win the book. caspuur3@gmail.com

      Reply
    39. Diane

      May 05, 2014 at 8:48 am

      This looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway! dianefulton.wi@gmail.com

      Reply
    40. Julie Jones

      May 05, 2014 at 8:54 am

      This looks like a fun, but useful book.

      Reply
    41. QuiltinGram

      May 05, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Love your blog and these blocks look real easy. Thx for chance to win book!

      Reply
    42. Beth

      May 05, 2014 at 9:03 am

      Too many sew alongs and not enough time. This book looks like lots of fun!

      Reply
    43. Unknown

      May 05, 2014 at 9:05 am

      I love your fabric choices!! Once I get out from under the swoon quilt, a baby quilt and teacher retirement handprint quilt, I&#39;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&#39;s oh so rewarding to get the ohhh and ahhhhs though! :)april mommajaehn@gmail dot com

      Reply
    44. Tamie

      May 05, 2014 at 9:07 am

      I have a great granny started but would love some ideas on getting it finished. Love to add this book to my library.

      Reply
    45. RaeLyn

      May 05, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Beautiful blocks. So fun to have time to sew 🙂

      Reply
    46. lalaluu

      May 05, 2014 at 9:14 am

      At a quilting retreat this weekend, I cut out 238 2.5&quot; 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&#39;ve started to sew them together randomly – 2 at a time – for a particular pattern. They are so fun, though, that I&#39;d love other patterns to use with them!

      Reply
    47. Kathy C

      May 05, 2014 at 9:24 am

      I would love to win! And I have lots of scraps to use too. kcannon@anwsu.org

      Reply
    48. Teala Lee

      May 05, 2014 at 9:32 am

      You always inspire me with your beautiful quilts and sewing! Super fun giveaway! Thanks. teala.lee@comcast.net

      Reply
    49. cockney blonde

      May 05, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Love your blocks, really pretty, x

      Reply
    50. Emily Kim

      May 05, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Just started following your blog, and I&#39;m loving it so far!

      Reply
    51. Susan

      May 05, 2014 at 9:50 am

      I would love to win a copy of this book. Thank you. (I agree that the block on the right &quot;pops&quot; more than the other one.)

      Reply
    52. Wanda

      May 05, 2014 at 9:55 am

      Very fun blocks, thanks for the giveaway..<br />sewstar @ hotmail dot com<br />Wanda

      Reply
    53. Carolyn

      May 05, 2014 at 10:02 am

      Love all the pics I&#39;ve seen of the blocks in that book. Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    54. Sadie McGrath

      May 05, 2014 at 10:06 am

      Sounds like a fun project. I&#39;d love to win the book so I can sew along too! Sadie

      Reply
    55. angie @ the cellar door stories

      May 05, 2014 at 10:11 am

      thanks so much for the chance to win!

      Reply
    56. Lisa

      May 05, 2014 at 10:13 am

      Oh yes, I would love to win this book!

      Reply
    57. Neni Mav

      May 05, 2014 at 10:41 am

      This is such a great book!Thank you so much for this opportunity! Your blocks are so cute 🙂

      Reply
    58. Lucky Shake

      May 05, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Thanks for the chance to win another of Lori&#39;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.

      Reply
    59. Suzanne

      May 05, 2014 at 10:49 am

      Thanks for such a great giveaway. This looks like a great book, love Lori!

      Reply
    60. Becky S.

      May 05, 2014 at 10:57 am

      I love the fabrics you used for your blocks–so cute! Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to win a copy of Lori&#39;s book.

      Reply
    61. Marie

      May 05, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Great blocks – it&#39;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!

      Reply
    62. Joan Stroh

      May 05, 2014 at 11:22 am

      I love the scrappiness of your blocks! And the churn dash blocks are my colors!<br /><br /><br />Thanks for a fun opportunity!

      Reply
    63. Carmen N

      May 05, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Great block ideas! I&#39;m going to have to try both of them

      Reply
    64. Joyce

      May 05, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Cute blocks.. Thanks for the chance to win book.

      Reply
    65. Alexis

      May 05, 2014 at 11:58 am

      Loving the granny squares and the churn dash!

      Reply
    66. Tiffany

      May 05, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      I&#39;ve yet to venture into the Granny Square making craze – but I really want to. Your &quot;mini&quot; looks lovely! 😀

      Reply
    67. Sallie

      May 05, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      I would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance!

      Reply
    68. Pes Baker

      May 05, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      It would be a wonderful book to win so I could dig in my stash. Thank you for the color hint and chance to win.

      Reply
    69. Ina

      May 05, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      I can&#39;t believe i&#39;ve been quilting for 12 yrs and i haven&#39;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

      Reply
    70. Jessica Matlosz

      May 05, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks for the chance to win! I am a quilt book addict!

      Reply
    71. Nancy B.

      May 05, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      You can&#39;t have too many quilt books! I&#39;m a fan of both you and Lori.

      Reply
    72. Lauren Deel

      May 05, 2014 at 1:02 pm

      I love your Mama Blocks and I&#39;d love a copy of the book! (charlottesgraceforacure@gmail.com)

      Reply
    73. Linda

      May 05, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Hi, your block are so darn cute! Love to win this book!<br />Thanks again for your blog+inspiration!<br /><br /> msstitcher1214@gmail.com

      Reply
    74. Bethany

      May 05, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      I would love to win a copy! Thank you for the chance!

      Reply
    75. Jill Hicks

      May 05, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      I love the fun fabrics you chose for your Mama&#39;s blocks. The churn dash quilt is also fun. I love it.

      Reply
    76. Carol

      May 05, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      What a wonderful quilt-along. I need to pick out some fabrics and get started.

      Reply
    77. Jenny

      May 05, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      LOVE your scrappy Mama blocks, and I&#39;d love to win, thank you!

      Reply
    78. Funky Kim

      May 05, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      Not doing a sew along. It would just end up in my enormous pile of UFOs. But Lori Holt&#39;s designs are among my favorite!

      Reply
    79. Amanda

      May 05, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      New to quilting but have found it to be addicting!

      Reply
    80. Anna F.

      May 05, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      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 : )

      Reply
    81. Diann

      May 05, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks for the chance to win the book.

      Reply
    82. Rae Reid

      May 05, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      I would love to win this book! I&#39;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&#39;t wait to get started on a quilt. Love love the quilts! Thanks!!

      Reply
    83. Steven and Ginger

      May 05, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      I&#39;d love a copy of Lori&#39;s book. Love your granny squares also. The whole big quilt would be cute, however, I am loving all the mini&#39;s that Camille R. is doing right now and yours would be cute in a mini also. 🙂 Way cute!

      Reply
    84. Peaches1003

      May 05, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      I love granny squares! They look so effective all together

      Reply
    85. Christine M

      May 05, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      I think your blocks would look great as a mini quilt. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

      Reply
    86. lindawwww

      May 05, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      Your Mama blocks are adorable. Thanks for the tips about using contrasting colors to make the blocks stand out.

      Reply
    87. Nena

      May 05, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      Gosh this one looks like a keeper! I love everything Lori – I&#39;ve watched all her youtube(s), even ones where she&#39;s barely mentioned! What a great designer – for those who don&#39;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.

      Reply
    88. Jessica Slattery

      May 05, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      I 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.

      Reply
    89. Paget Carter

      May 05, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      I love the granny blocks! I&#39;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

      Reply
    90. Linda B

      May 05, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      I would love to try some granny squares! Thanks so much for the opportunity of the book!

      Reply
    91. maureen

      May 05, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      I 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.

      Reply
    92. Sarah

      May 05, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks for the giveaway! Beautiful blocks. 🙂 sarah@forrussia.org

      Reply
    93. Nana

      May 05, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      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.

      Reply
    94. Jessica King

      May 05, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      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!

      Reply
    95. Fred's Driver

      May 05, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      I would love to have Lori&#39;s book so I could start putting some scraps to use.

      Reply
    96. Anita

      May 05, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      The Mama Blocks look so easy to put together. The book is a great give away. Lori Holt writes wonderful books.

      Reply
    97. Mary

      May 05, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      I have been wanting to get this book. There are several projects in it that I &quot;must&quot; make! Thanks for a chance to win.

      Reply
    98. OhioLori

      May 05, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      Loooove this book!! Is on my Wish List for sure!! :)<br /><br />Thanks for the info you shared about makin&#39; your blocks too…very helpful!

      Reply
    99. Mary

      May 05, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      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…

      Reply
    100. Cara

      May 05, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      Love this book. I would be thrilled to win! Thanks for the tip on putting the blocks together. Love your Churn Dash as well!

      Reply
    101. denisew

      May 05, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      Oh, I would so love to win this book!! Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone!!

      Reply
    102. Janarama

      May 05, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      How cute are your Granny Squares! Thank you for the opportunity to win.

      Reply
    103. Sandy Lowery

      May 05, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      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.

      Reply
    104. Karen

      May 05, 2014 at 6:44 pm

      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&#39;s latest book.

      Reply
    105. Lorna

      May 05, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      I would love a copy of Lori&#39;s book, I have had it in my list since it came out.

      Reply
    106. Unknown

      May 05, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Both your Mama blocks and your churndash blocks are wonderful. Really different looks but both are wonderful. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

      Reply
    107. Lynne Tilley

      May 05, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      I would love this book! Your blocks are really wonderful and I&#39;d love to try these!

      Reply
    108. dorothy

      May 05, 2014 at 7:38 pm

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      Reply
    109. dorothy

      May 05, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      I really like your little &#39;granny squares&quot; they are so cute. Would love to win a copy of this book, fun to explore more possibilities with this block.

      Reply
    110. Janet S

      May 05, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      I would love to win! This block is so cute.

      Reply
    111. sewhappyfun

      May 05, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      What a fun blocks. I would love to win. I watched all of Lori&#39;s videos on YouTube this weekend.

      Reply
    112. MAK TEH

      May 05, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      Never made a quilt..bcoz its really a puzzle to me..

      Reply
    113. Emily C

      May 05, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      I love your blocks. I agree, contrast is very important.

      Reply
    114. Patti K

      May 05, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      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&#39;s book. kelleherp at hotmail dot com

      Reply
    115. Myra

      May 05, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      I have been droooolling over that book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it! It would be put to good use here.<br />

      Reply
    116. lorraine

      May 05, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      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

      Reply
    117. Elizabeth

      May 05, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      This book is already on my wish list! I love granny squares, but haven&#39;t tried making one yet. Thanks for the chance to win.

      Reply
    118. Thim3

      May 05, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      What a great giveaway…..I would love to win this book…I love reading Lori Holt&#39;s blog and have enjoyed her designs.<br />thim3@hotmail.com

      Reply
    119. Joan H.

      May 05, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      Love your colorful blocks. It would be so great to win this book..

      Reply
    120. OzarkCajun

      May 05, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      Love your &quot;Mama&quot; Blocks! Thanks for the chance to win!!

      Reply
    121. Stacy

      May 05, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      I am excited to have just found your blog. I would love the chance to win! Very cute blocks!

      Reply
    122. vanessa

      May 05, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      Your scraps are amazing. Beautiful blocks.

      Reply
    123. northen ex

      May 05, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      this 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

      Reply
    124. Vicki

      May 05, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      So cute. I think sometimes it&#39;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. 🙂

      Reply
    125. Karin

      May 05, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      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…

      Reply
    126. Carol

      May 05, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      Looks like a fun book. Thx.

      Reply
    127. B. J. Woodlee

      May 06, 2014 at 12:26 am

      I would love a copy of this book, thanks for a chance to win one.

      Reply
    128. June D

      May 06, 2014 at 12:40 am

      Would be really nice to win this book. Thanks for putting my name in the hat for the drawing.

      Reply
    129. GranChris

      May 06, 2014 at 12:54 am

      The blocks are wonderful. I would love to win a copy of this book. Your churn dash blocks are fantastic.

      Reply
    130. Cathy Ewbank

      May 06, 2014 at 12:56 am

      I love these blocks… they&#39;re on my &#39;to do&#39; 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&#39;s amazing how the blocks almost change before my eyes depending on what fabrics are used. would love to win this book :o)

      Reply
    131. GranChris

      May 06, 2014 at 12:59 am

      I would love to win a copy. Your blocks are wonderful. I love your churned dash as well.

      Reply
    132. tracy.charlton

      May 06, 2014 at 2:12 am

      Would love to win a copy, thanks for the chance.

      Reply
    133. Susan Smith

      May 06, 2014 at 2:24 am

      I&#39;ve been wanting Lori&#39;s book–thanks for the chance to win it! And the churn dash is my all time favorite block. I&#39;ve got to finish up some other things and get started on it!

      Reply
    134. Autumn

      May 06, 2014 at 2:35 am

      Love your blog! Thanks for the chance to win the book.

      Reply
    135. Patti

      May 06, 2014 at 3:28 am

      I love Lori Holt&#39;s patterns and fabrics, it would be lovely to win her book! Thanks for giving us a chance!

      Reply
    136. dpaulson512

      May 06, 2014 at 3:47 am

      Love it!!

      Reply
    137. Wendy

      May 06, 2014 at 3:47 am

      gorgeous blocks, and I see what you mean about the contrast

      Reply
    138. Patricia Simmons

      May 06, 2014 at 4:56 am

      Pat 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

      Reply
    139. Patricia Simmons

      May 06, 2014 at 5:00 am

      Pat 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

      Reply
    140. Patricia Simmons

      May 06, 2014 at 5:00 am

      Pat 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

      Reply
    141. Patricia Simmons

      May 06, 2014 at 5:00 am

      Pat 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

      Reply
    142. Michele

      May 06, 2014 at 5:06 am

      I love the scrappy style of your mama blocks! This is definitely on my to do list someday!

      Reply
    143. Beth

      May 06, 2014 at 5:12 am

      Really cute blocks. Guess I am going to have to get started. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

      Reply
    144. Judy S in New Hampshire

      May 06, 2014 at 5:24 am

      The Mama&#39;s Blocks are so cute! I&#39;d love a copy of the book. Lori&#39;s patterns are great! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

      Reply
    145. Martha Cook

      May 06, 2014 at 5:32 am

      My kind of quilts since I am a granny and all 🙂

      Reply
    146. Whichcrafts

      May 06, 2014 at 6:12 am

      I would love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity.

      Reply
    147. Sonya

      May 06, 2014 at 6:33 am

      Thanks for the tip about how to choose the right fabrics! I am loving the Great Granny Sew Along!

      Reply
    148. lisa shenk

      May 06, 2014 at 6:39 am

      I love this little block!!

      Reply
    149. Natalie M.

      May 06, 2014 at 6:51 am

      I love the scrappy look of granny blocks, and that it gives a purpose to saving all those little scraps. Thanks for the give away.

      Reply
    150. jkrout

      May 06, 2014 at 6:59 am

      This quilt block looks so fun. I have Lori Holt&#39;s last book but haven&#39;t purchased this one yet. I would LOVE a copy! Thanks so much for a chance.

      Reply
    151. Erin Park

      May 06, 2014 at 7:03 am

      Awesome giveaway! Thanks!

      Reply
    152. Janie

      May 06, 2014 at 7:08 am

      Love your tutorials. Thanks for the giveaway.

      Reply
    153. Shelley

      May 06, 2014 at 7:16 am

      I&#39;ve been searching pinterest for granny square tutorials, so this book would be perfect! Love your squares, thanks so much:)

      Reply
    154. Deanna

      May 06, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Great granny! I would love that book. Thanks for the chance.

      Reply
    155. Kay Vanatta

      May 06, 2014 at 7:20 am

      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 &quot;just do it&quot;…. Making the quick table runner, the

      Reply
    156. jes1776

      May 06, 2014 at 7:22 am

      You mentioned in your post &quot;Mama&#39;s Crochet Quilt&quot;…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!

      Reply
    157. valerie boudier

      May 06, 2014 at 7:29 am

      I quite like the more subdued contrast of the block on the left, valeriedotboudieratntlworld.com

      Reply
    158. legato1958

      May 06, 2014 at 7:30 am

      Looks like an awesome book! Crossing my fingers….<br /><br />Susie

      Reply
    159. Candice Smith

      May 06, 2014 at 7:41 am

      I&#39;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.

      Reply
    160. Barbara McD

      May 06, 2014 at 7:51 am

      I love the Granny Squares! I hope I win the book – it looks awesome!<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    161. Rosebud

      May 06, 2014 at 7:54 am

      Sewing granny squares vs crocheting them seems so much nicer. I&#39;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.

      Reply
    162. Pank

      May 06, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Very pretty idea with granny squares. I liked the tips too. Thanks or the giveaway chance

      Reply
    163. JOY

      May 06, 2014 at 8:25 am

      Looks like fun! Thanks.<br />

      Reply
    164. Suellen Dehnke

      May 06, 2014 at 8:34 am

      I&#39;ve been coveting this book but can&#39;t afford it right now. I&#39;ve spent all my money on material. Thanks for the chance to win it.

      Reply
    165. Kathy Davis

      May 06, 2014 at 8:44 am

      I would love to win a copy. The Granny squares are adorable.<br />kdavis1@centurytel.net

      Reply
    166. Linda J.

      May 06, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Love this pattern and would like to try the quilt along! Hoping to win a copy of the book. wolfelj@comcast.net

      Reply
    167. juliehallfeldhaus

      May 06, 2014 at 8:58 am

      I love books and quilts so yes I would love to win!!!

      Reply
    168. Marie Chat

      May 06, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Your blocks are adorable and you&#39;re right about the contrast fabric choice. I would love a copy of Lori&#39;s book ~ it looks so fun! Thanks

      Reply
    169. amy smart

      May 06, 2014 at 9:00 am

      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

      Reply
    170. Tracey

      May 06, 2014 at 9:00 am

      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

      Reply
    171. Mel

      May 06, 2014 at 9:24 am

      I&#39;ve been wanting this book?<br />Mel.tray@gmail.com

      Reply
    172. Cherold

      May 06, 2014 at 9:41 am

      I would love to win a copy of this book. Thank you for the giveaway!<br />hugs,<br />Cheri<br />cheris46@hotmail.com

      Reply
    173. B

      May 06, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Oh, I&#39;ve been in love with granny squares for a while now! thanks for the chance to win!<br />blmcerlean@gmail.com

      Reply
    174. Marianne

      May 06, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Count me in! I&#39;d love to win a copy of the book.

      Reply
    175. Abbigail

      May 06, 2014 at 11:26 am

      I would really like to have a copy of this book. I have so many scraps to use up and I&#39;m sure I&#39;d find the way to use up a lot of them from these patterns!

      Reply
    176. pat/susie/resortmom

      May 06, 2014 at 11:46 am

      I just &quot;pinned&quot; 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!

      Reply
    177. Karen

      May 06, 2014 at 12:03 pm

      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.

      Reply
    178. Crafty Coffin

      May 06, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      I&#39;d love to win a copy! The Great Granny squares look like fun!

      Reply
    179. Sharmond

      May 06, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      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.

      Reply
    180. Jody Mellenthin

      May 06, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Oh, 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!!!!

      Reply
    181. Mary O

      May 06, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      I finally figured out how to add a comment. Hi to you Amy.

      Reply
    182. Brenda

      May 06, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      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&#39;t come clear to me yet!

      Reply
    183. Tammy Flanders

      May 06, 2014 at 1:34 pm

      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&#39;s book!

      Reply
    184. Marelize Ries

      May 06, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Everywhere 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 🙂

      Reply
    185. TL

      May 06, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      What 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 />

      Reply
    186. suzanne0009

      May 06, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      Lori&#39;s book would certainly be awesome to win! Thanks for the chance!

      Reply
    187. barb

      May 06, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      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

      Reply
    188. Lin Marsh

      May 06, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      Why are they &quot;Mama blocks?&quot; I guess I need to win the book so I can find out!

      Reply
    189. wendy

      May 06, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      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

      Reply
    190. Linda Stutzman

      May 06, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      I would love to win Lori&#39;s book. Thanks for the chance.

      Reply
    191. the running hare

      May 06, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      I&#39;d love to win this book! Thanks for the chance

      Reply
    192. Rosa

      May 06, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      Such a beautiful blocks and love your fabrics choice.This book looks great.Thanks for the chance!!

      Reply
    193. jdeabs

      May 06, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      Darling blocks! That looks like an amazing book.

      Reply
    194. Lucy Beth Greene

      May 06, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      I 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 />https://honeybeequiltco.blogspot.com/2014/01/fat-quarter-friendly-churn-dash-tutorial.html<br /><br />https://honeybeequiltco.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-fast-finishsort-of.html

      Reply
    195. maggie

      May 06, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      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

      Reply
    196. Lisa E

      May 06, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Lori Holt always has a great sense of design. The book looks like a winner.

      Reply
    197. Lisa E

      May 06, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Lori Holt always has a great sense of design. The book looks like a winner.

      Reply
    198. Lisa E

      May 06, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Lori Holt always has a great sense of design. The book looks like a winner.

      Reply
    199. clueless

      May 06, 2014 at 6:39 pm

      It am currently working on a granny square quilt. I&#39;ll have to check out Lori&#39;s take on one. Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    200. kathy mccray

      May 06, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Love your blocks, what a fun project . Would love to win a copy of Lori&#39;s book. Thanks for the giveaway.

      Reply
    201. MoeWest

      May 06, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks for a chance to win this book. I love Lori Holt.

      Reply
    202. Edie

      May 06, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      The book looks fabulous, and so do your blocks! Thank you for having the draw.

      Reply
    203. Sue Gribble

      May 06, 2014 at 9:47 pm

      Your 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

      Reply
    204. Jan R

      May 06, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      Thanks for a chance to win Lori&#39;s new book.

      Reply
    205. Afquilt

      May 06, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      Excited for this book, thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    206. Kristy

      May 06, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      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&#39;s book. Her designs are always so cute! I also like your churn dashes too. Can&#39;t wait to see them all put together. K-

      Reply
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    208. Cheryl Fewell-Brown

      May 06, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      Love it, want it!

      Reply
    209. Alexis

      May 07, 2014 at 12:03 am

      Your blocks are so cute! Thanks for a chance to win.

      Reply
    210. Shar

      May 07, 2014 at 12:28 am

      This looks like a fun book to have! I hope I win!

      Reply
    211. Melissa

      May 07, 2014 at 4:23 am

      Love the bright colours of your Mama blocks. Thanks for the giveaway.

      Reply
    212. morning dove quilts

      May 07, 2014 at 6:52 am

      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&#39;s book!

      Reply
    213. Momkat

      May 07, 2014 at 7:13 am

      So simple and so sweet. I love it. Thanks for the chance. Xo

      Reply
    214. Patriotmom

      May 07, 2014 at 7:29 am

      I think the blocks are so cute, would love a copy of this book! thanks!

      Reply
    215. Kuti Éva

      May 07, 2014 at 9:51 am

      I would love to win this book 🙂

      Reply
    216. SIMPLESEW

      May 07, 2014 at 10:39 am

      my pregnant DIL wants a granny sq quilt, all of ya&#39;ll have inspired me

      Reply
    217. robin chapa

      May 07, 2014 at 11:46 am

      I&#39;ve had my eye on that book for some-time! Thanks for a chance to win!<br />welchrobin@Hotmail.com<br />~robin

      Reply
    218. hydeeannsews

      May 07, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      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&#39;s book sure looks inviting.

      Reply
    219. cat

      May 07, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      I would love to win this book. Thanks for the wonderful giveaways.

      Reply
    220. Jenny

      May 07, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Would love to win a copy of Lori&#39;s book! Thanks for the chance to win and for all the great inspiration.

      Reply
    221. Ellie Roberts

      May 07, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Love Lori, thanks for the chance!

      Reply
    222. Anne

      May 08, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      Love the Granny Square, would love a quilt full of them!<br />(majesticjenkinsATgmailDOTcom)

      Reply
    223. Love

      May 08, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      I&#39;ve never done a granny square. Looks neat to try!!

      Reply
    224. Amy

      May 09, 2014 at 3:03 am

      Would love to win a copy of this book! Thank you!

      Reply
    225. Marie in AZ

      May 09, 2014 at 6:53 am

      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&#39;ve just got to get busy!

      Reply
    226. Havplenty

      May 09, 2014 at 7:05 am

      I would love a copy of the book and a granny square quilt. I am actually crocheting one now.

      Reply
    227. Mary

      May 09, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Just started quilting, and I&#39;m already obsessed! I hope I win!

      Reply
    228. Marie in AZ

      May 09, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      I 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!

      Reply
    229. Amber Johnson

      May 15, 2014 at 11:27 am

      Oh Amy, I just had to tell you that I&#39;m in LOVE with your fabrics and colors on your Mama Blocks! So inspiring! Your so great with color!!

      Reply

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