Growing up QAL - reminders and inspirations

Just a few reminders today!! We have been seeing so many beautiful blocks!! I am very happy to see that you are all enjoying this event!!

If you didn't hear about the QAL before, please visit the Growing up QAL page! 

Visit the QAL page to find all information about the quilt layout, all the future blocks and the rules to participate.

I recommend you to subscribe to the QAL announcements via email, so you don't miss out on future posts! You find the subscription Google form on the same QAL page (at the end of the page).

Now let's get down to some details.

This month technique is Bargello

Remember that the pattern for the block is shared for free via email to the people that shared a picture of last month finished block in the linky party.
If you did that, you should already have the pattern!

If you didn't (and you think you should have) just send me an email at tweloq(at)gmail(dot)com and I will get the pattern out to you.

For the full list of rules and explanation on how/where to share your projects, please refer to the post listing all the QAL rules!

And if you need an extra incentive, we are going to have THREE winners for this month. 

The prizes for this month are listed in a previous post! 

You have until September 3rd (11.59 pm EST) to enter your block(s).

I will draw the random winners between all the people entering a picture of one block from this month. Multiple blocks will give you multiple entries, as long as they are in separate picture in a separate link in the linky :). I will announce the winners when I share the next month pattern.

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FOR THIS WEEK INSPIRATION...

There are so many artists that use this month technique to make amazing masterpieces! 

Here I feature just few to give you some different ideas on things you can do with this month skill.

• Some Pinterest Bargello eye candies
• Video by Colleen, Fons & Porter, "Fire and Ice"
• free software: Bargello Sketcher
  The free software (available for Windows) allows you to create Bargello curves simply by sketching them with the mouse, edit your curves by re-sketching the part you want to change. You can create Bargello designs ith or without reflection symmetry, you can create matched-seam or staggered-seam designs and specify the minimum width of Bargello strips to include in your design. The software will give you the design, detailed instructions on pieces counts and pieces positioning. It can be tricky to use at the beginning, as the curves sometimes look weird, but you can easily edit them with few clicks, so it's a great resource!!

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So, let's link up our fun block, friends!

(I am including the linky in every post so it's easy for everyone to find!)

An InLinkz Link-up

Next week I will share the next pattern, so get your blocks in the linky if you want the next pattern for FREE!!

So are you excited about this QAL?

I surely am!! Grab my button and share the love (button on the side bar)!
The more people join in, the more fun it will be!!

Until next week,

Happy Stitching!!

Remember: all the details about the series are collected in the QAL web page.