hello Monday!
today I am thrilled to finally share some exciting news with all of you…
I have been asked to be one of the featured designers for the International Association of Quilters!!!
wow!!!
this is the amazing group of guest designers for 2019!!
each of us will be designing an exclusive project for IAQ along with…
a block in our featured month to be added into this quilt along…
here is some of the details…
IAQ details: 1 year from purchase- over 60 patterns + 2015 year to current year patterns is included!
Finished projects: During 2019 there are 2 Block of the months -one is a sampler the other is part mystery (the guest designers are helping this year!), 3 extra projects, swaps, challenges, giveaways and more!
Skill level: Beginner – Confident Beginner. Because of the community atmosphere, you are able to get help if you are stuck, ask questions and share a hint.
Technique: Because of the guest designers and variety of patterns you will be exposed to a rounded amount of different styles and techniques, including applique, embroidery, paper piecing, patchwork, hand sewing hexagons etc.
Price: $120 / year
Pattern Format: PDF files (download and save instantly)
IAQ membership format: The group has an online community as well as a private facebook group for members only. There you can share your own projects you are working on or have finished, meet and get to know the members from around the world, download patterns, and participate in the group. Everything is in one spot- simple and easy to use on your computer or on your phone.
And here’s how it will work:
The IAQ starts the day you join. Everything from 2015 is available once you join. The 2019 projects will be starting on January 1st and will be shared during the first full week of the month. During each month there will be two block of the months, guest designer pattern, with the occasional extra project and rotating swaps and challenges. Each Sunday you will get an email from the quilt group about what’s happened during the week- but the group online is always open! You can share any time during the day.
Why should you be part of “the International Association of Quilters”?
The group is online. You will have access to all the patterns, members and show and tell 24/7. No missing out on anything. This is a group that fits your schedule, has members that are passionate about quilting, gets you excited about designers you would normally not have access to.
When you join you will also have full access to all previous patterns- both in the group and by the guest designers. There are more patterns than you have time! You will be kept sewing all year long.
We help you keep up to date on trends, patterns & designers- You’ll go from sewing alone and the same ‘ol patterns, to connecting with others while exploring new techniques, patterns and designers from around the world.
The International Association of Quilters allows quilters to explore new designers from around the world, enjoy current and fresh patterns, and share & sew with others. no more “sewing alone and the family not getting it” — it’s time for “having fun and sharing with someone who understands”
personally…I am excited!!
I have selected May as my month…so after the holidays are over…I have some design work to get busy with!!
I think the concept is awesome…especially if you live in an area where you don’t know many quilters…
and the giveaway for today…
a few fun goodies…
leave a comment to enter…
I will announce a winner on Friday…
Happy Sewing!
I’m not sure if I’m more excited for you or for them! What a fun opportunity for you, and what an indication of discerning taste on their part.
How exciting. Can’t wait to start seeing blocks.
Very Exciting Adventure Indeed!
Congratulations. They have gotten a fantastic quilter to join their group. I look forward to what comes your way and your block in May. Merry Christmas.
Congratulations Brooke!!
They certainly made a fantastic choice by having you in the mix
As far as your scraps go….love the orange!
Congratulations, very exciting!
Congratulations Brooke! What a wonderful choice they made!
Congratulations on being part of this group of designers! Sounds wonderful.
Congratulations! That is so exciting. Looking forward to seeing your design. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway.
What an honor for you! Very exciting!! Congrats!
I spy some colorful circles in that grouping.
Such an honor to be selected! Congrats!
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