Today is the day we kick off the Anna Maria Horner Charm-Along & Charm Dash Blog Hop! I know that’s a mouthful, but if you say it a few times, you will forget how tricky it is with all the excitement!
Since releasing my first pattern late last year, I’ve sold over 30 copies! Which may not seem like a lot, but for a first-timer, I am still pretty chuffed some of you have had enough faith in me to spend your hard-earned money! So if you haven’t already whipped up your own version of the Charm Dash – now is the time!
It’s also time to get out your AMH charm squares – whether you have received them through this latest #aussiecharmswap or just have some charm packs of AMH awaiting your attention in your stash. Put them to brilliant use, and make something beautiful! It can be anything your little heart desires – be it a quilt, cushion or bag, or anything else you can think of! If you want to double the fun, you can use them along with my Charm Dash pattern! You see, I’ve rounded up some fabulous bloggers, who are armed (and dangerous) with my pattern and their choice of charm squares, to make their own version of the Charm Dash! And just because they know sharing is caring, we are going to hop around to all of their blogs over the coming weeks, and see just how versatile the pattern is, and if there’s any sneaky tricks or tips they can share with you. Here is when and where you can find them all:
Friday 13th March – Sarah Goer – Things I Make
Monday 16th March – Linden Vine – Vinelines Quilting
Wednesday 18th March – Crystal McGann – Raspberry Spool
Friday 20th March – Anita LaHay – Day Dreams Of Quilts
Monday 23rd March – Progress Report – Ms Midge
Wednesday 25th March – Tsoniki Crazy Bull – Me Being Crafty
Friday 27th March – Tisha Nagel – Quilty Therapy
Monday 30th March – Progress Report – Ms Midge
Wednesday 1st April – Kathy Gordon – Kwilty Pleasures
Friday 3rd April – Angie Wilson – Gnome Angel
Monday 6th April – Roslyn Russell – Sew Delicious
Wednesday 8th April – Abby Rudakov – Things For Boys
Thursday 9th April – Final Post and Linky open – msmidge.com.au
I’ve also rounded up some of my favourite Australian on-line stores who have generously offered some prizes for you all! As well as the delightful Alex from Aurifil and Anna Maria Horner herself….
$50 Voucher to Simpson & Scarlett
8pce FQ Bundle Jennifer Paganelli “Beauty Queen” from Teatree Fabrics
$30 Gift Voucher from The Oz Material Girls
12 Large Spools – Cotton 50wt – The Cottage Garden Collection by Amanda Herring – Kindly donated by Aurifil!
6 FQ Bundle of Folk Song – Kindly donated by Anna Maria Horner – For AMH Aussie Charm Swap Entrants Only
6 FQ Bundle of Honor Roll – Kindly donated by Anna Maria Horner- For AMH Aussie Charm Swap Entrants Only
6 FQ Bundle of Pretty Potent – Kindly donated by Anna Maria Horner- For AMH Aussie Charm Swap Entrants Only
Here’s the low-down…..
Just because I know you’re going to ask me – The Charm Dash pattern can be made with ANY designer charms – including the AMH from #aussiecharmswap – to be eligible for the giveaway prizes, but those using their AMH charms can make any old quilt design they like (including my Charm Dash Pattern!), and the prize from Anna Maria will be awarded to one of those particular participants only! AND those using my Charm Dash Quilt Pattern will be eligible for the Aurifil prize pack! Make sense? I hope so!
The final post and Linky will be open to entrants on Thursday the 9th of April for ONE week, and winners will be chosen and announced here on the blog on Thursday the 16th of April.
If you’d like to make your own Charm Dash quilt – I’ve taken 25% off the price of the pattern in my ETSY STORE and my CRAFTSY STORE.
So – Are you going to play along? I hope so! Here’s a pretty blog button you can pop up if you’d like!
If you get a e mail from me don’t open it,,, I think I have been hacked
Ok thanks Barbara!
Ooohhh…yummy prizes
Aren’t they just>!>!>!
Such amazing prizes. I think I need to call in sick to work so I can work on it
Yes – do it! lol
This sounds fun. If making a quilt does it have to be completely finished or just the top. I have to go camping for easter hols which will eat into sewing time. Bloody kids love camping!
A finished quilt top is fine! 🙂
I’m impatiently waiting for my Folk Song bundle to arrive so I can cut into it to add to my charms (if I’m brave enough that is!).
Lol good luck!
I rarely buy quilt patterns, but I bought your Charm Dash since it looked so amazing.
Is the contest open to US participants?
It most certainly is! Thank you for buying my pattern!