A peek a few posts ago I showed you this from the Ginger Blossom range of fabrics.
well it has now transformed into this
I love anything with circles at the moment although I find they do not suit every style or range of fabrics. And I love quick and clever but simple with a wow effect so this has been really fun to make. It takes 2 1/2" strips so is perfect for a jelly roll and charm pack and goes together in a couple of hours. The perfect finishing touch to it was some hand dyed ric rac from The Quilted Crow - they thought it hadn't worked and were tossing it but it was an exact match so I took it off their hands:)
So I guess a giveaway is in order....say hi and you will be in it to win it... if you are not the lucky one then you will soon be able to purchase the pattern from here or many of these stores.
As for the flirt fabrics I showed you in the same post - well version #3 is still on the cutting table after #1 and #2 were scrapped..... hate wastage of fabric but will have to find something else to do with those borders... so I shall still pick a winner from those comments but the wait for the pattern will be a little longer than anticipated.
and just one more thing..... it is always so satisfying to receive letters and emails from people who stitch and get enjoyment from something I have created for them... I am just a normal stitcher trying to instill my passion and love of the craft to others so it was lovely to have this in my inbox this morning.
'It is with much pleasure that tell you that I am currently teaching in Africa.
I am teaching a group primary school - grade 6.
Every week, after school, I hold stitching classes for almost 20 students.
I have been using the set of 6 Christmas thoughts to have them stitch.
They are most intrigued with the lines of the carols and I have to teach them the carols as well.
I guess that that takes care of my Christmas item.
I'm hoping that the girls will have finished their stitching, which we will tack to a t shirt and wear when we sing at the concert.
Thanks you for all the pleasure that you have given me from the use of your products.'
Thankyou Judy for taking the time to email and for sharing the joys of thread with your students in Africa. I am sure we really could cure many of the worlds problems through stitching.
hugs for today, Helen
I'm loving that ric rac...it add so much personality!
Posted by: Debbie | November 03, 2008 at 12:04 PM
What a gorgeous quilt! I can't wait to get the pattern!
Posted by: Katie | October 25, 2008 at 03:34 AM
wow what a great new pattern........
Posted by: Chookyblue | October 11, 2008 at 10:32 AM
It looks beautiful. I started quilting last year and haven't tried circles yet, but seeing yours I think I should give it a try.
Posted by: Kieny | October 10, 2008 at 02:58 PM
I love this design! My daughter is all about circles...she says they make her feel peaceful. She would love this as a gift. Best wishes.
Posted by: Ruth | October 10, 2008 at 06:59 AM
Wow - that is one gorgeous design! And great for the beautiful Spring that is upon us now :)
Posted by: Renee | October 09, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I love Ginger Spice! It is a fabulous fun quilt! The ric rac just pulls it all together. I'm sure my daughter would love it too. Okay....add another project to my list of things to do before Christmas....
Posted by: TerryG | October 09, 2008 at 03:24 AM
Gosh, I hope I am not too late to throw my name into the hat. The fabric is fabulous and the design something different.
Posted by: trashalou | October 09, 2008 at 03:16 AM
Wow ..... what a gorgeous quilt .... love those circles and the ric rack! Count me in for the drawing.
Posted by: Rose Marie | October 09, 2008 at 01:56 AM
Such a generous giveaway, thank you for this chance!
Posted by: corina | October 08, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Hello! I just found your website on Pimp Stitch and am having so much fun looking through all of your posts! Your quilt is so much fun, i just love it.
Posted by: Sarah Castillo | October 08, 2008 at 07:10 PM
I have just walked in the door after a long and frustrating day with my Year One students, who as cute as they are,can be very demanding. I read your blog, fell in love with the quilt and have been inspired to go and stitch the back to school blues away. Thanks for your inspiration.
Posted by: Andrea | October 08, 2008 at 06:02 PM
SUCH a lovely pattern, and the ric-rac does definately add to the quilt.
please add me to the draw for this give-away
Posted by: christine | October 08, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Helen, what a beautiful, fun quilt! Can't believe you are giving it away but certainly want to add my name to the drawing. Really look forward to being able to purchase the pattern. Thanks for all you do.
Posted by: Gayle in TN | October 08, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Wow...what a fun quilt! I love circles and think it would be a fabulous quilt to make for my new granddaughter...#27!
Posted by: Bev | October 08, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Wow...what a fun quilt! I love circles and think it would be a fabulous quilt to make for my new granddaughter...#27!
Posted by: Bev | October 08, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Hello! What a beautiful quilt you talented lady!
Posted by: Angela | October 07, 2008 at 02:28 PM
You always design such lovely patterns, Helen. and the fabric is beautiful! Love the ricrac on the quilt - it just sets it off beautifully! Such a happy quilt - makes me smile every time I look at it!
Posted by: Lynn Delahunty | October 07, 2008 at 01:37 PM
whew those colours would certainly spice up the winter months here in the North!
Posted by: yvonne | October 07, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Totally cute! I am just starting out quilting and this would be so fun! love it!
Posted by: Lindsay | October 07, 2008 at 06:58 AM
LOVE the quilt. It's fabulously fun. Count me in but if I don't win i'll definitely be looking for the pattern!
Posted by: Annette | October 07, 2008 at 06:43 AM
Hi!! Very lovely!
Posted by: Carla Finley | October 07, 2008 at 05:51 AM
Gorgeous Quilt love the ric rac.
Posted by: Andrea | October 06, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Gorgeous quilt, bright and happy...love the ric-rack
Posted by: Julia | October 06, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Ohhh is the only thing I could say when I saw this quilt. What a lovely combination of colours and patterns... You can say you are only "a stitcher" but I am sure I would not have been able to think this out! You are gifted with an enormous talent!
Posted by: Jantine Urban | October 06, 2008 at 05:01 PM
I love, love, love it!!!
Posted by: Jenn Talbot | October 06, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Hi Helen,
Wow!!!! So simple but great impact. Love It.
Julz :)
Posted by: Julz at Simple Stitches | October 06, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I love your Ginger Spice, Helen. I have a couple of beginners here this week making their first ever quilts. They are soooo impressed with your talent.
Keep up the good work.
Hugz from Sue
Posted by: Sue Mobilia | October 06, 2008 at 10:28 AM
What a bright and beautiful quilt. So different. Love the ric rac and the cirles make it something quite different. Love it. xx Sue
Posted by: Sue Benson | October 06, 2008 at 10:00 AM
What a lovely way to welcome "spring" with a lovely bright quilt...another wonderful pattern...love it ...Linda B
Posted by: Linda B | October 06, 2008 at 09:38 AM
great new vivacious designs,I love it,I want it! Lol ! cheers teri
Posted by: Teri | October 06, 2008 at 12:03 AM
What a beautiful quilt and beautiful work.
Thanks for showing and inspiring us.
Sue
Posted by: sue | October 05, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Wow what gorgeous colours, fabrics, quilt!
Lynne
Posted by: Lynne | October 05, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Hi,Love the fabric range you have used and love the way you have finished it of with ric rac.
Posted by: wendy walters | October 05, 2008 at 03:18 PM
great giveaway!
Posted by: Debbie | October 05, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I Love this quilt, I think the colours look great.I just Love it.
Posted by: Debbie | October 05, 2008 at 10:44 AM
What a lovely quilt, charming and quirky just the thing for my new granddaughter! And the fabrics...wow!
Posted by: Mary Ann/Ca | October 05, 2008 at 06:31 AM
I love the quilt. It make me happy.
Posted by: Annika | October 05, 2008 at 04:00 AM
What a happy pattern! The email was touching. It must make you happy to receive such wonderful news. Please enter me in the drawing for the pattern.
Posted by: Paula in NH | October 04, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Hello Helen, please put me in the draw.Ginger Spice is such a bright, vibrant quilt.I am yet to buy a jelly roll, would seem they are popular.Ric Rac is such a versatile embellishment. Regards Lyn
Posted by: Lyn | October 04, 2008 at 09:39 PM
It is brilliant in simplicity!
I love the colours so much.
Posted by: Koningskind | October 04, 2008 at 08:38 PM
This has to be my new favourite quilt!! Love everything about it!!
Posted by: sharon | October 04, 2008 at 05:41 PM
I absolutely LOVE the colours, the quilt, the circles, the ric rac, and the whole package!! Please let me be the winner!!!
Posted by: sharon | October 04, 2008 at 05:39 PM
What a great quilt. Please add me to the drawing. I love the colors of this.
Posted by: Melinda | October 04, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Helen,
What a goregous pattern, so vibrant and eye cathcing-love it.
Posted by: Deb | October 04, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Your quilt is absolutely stunning. Beautiful!! I love it.
Posted by: Annette | October 04, 2008 at 10:43 AM
OH....those fabrics are DELICIOUS! Send them to SWEDEN! (and the quilt too!)
Almost finished my armchair caddy...it's been a challenge for me as I haven't sewn something like that before. Thanks so much for the pattern...after my initial freak-out over the embrodiery, I think I'm doing OK. Actually, so well that I'm going to make up two or more for Christmas gifts! Thanks for your swap encouragement!
Carol in Sweden
Posted by: Carol Doughty | October 04, 2008 at 06:29 AM
Hi Helen, I love your inovation and this pattern is very compatable with Patterns from Amy Butler, an American fabric designer.
Posted by: Rachel | October 04, 2008 at 03:52 AM
Oh...this is a HAPPY quilt...thanks Helen for designing this one... such a blessing in all this Autumn weather... a "Springish"...quilt!!!
Posted by: Stina | October 04, 2008 at 03:13 AM
This is a beautiful quilt and I would be honored to win it. Thank you for offering it to us. I'm sure that if I don't win, I'll be buying the pattern.
On a side note, about those scrapped versions 1 and 2. Would you be interested in donating them to my church's Hugs Ministry? We make quilts and pair them with a stuffie so that the local fire department and sheriff's department can give them to kids in crisis situations. If you would like more info, please e-mail me. Thank you. Take care and God bless, Cory
Posted by: Cory | October 04, 2008 at 12:45 AM
I have a little girl who would adore this quilt on her bed. I LOVE THIS DESIGN.
Kate :)
Posted by: Kate | October 03, 2008 at 10:20 PM
cute! cute! cute!!!!
Posted by: upstatelisa | October 03, 2008 at 10:20 PM
This quilt pattern is so beautiful. Something very different. I just love it.
Hugs Chris
Posted by: Chris | October 03, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Love the new quilt. What a cheerful sight!!
Posted by: Carmen | October 03, 2008 at 08:36 PM
I love this new pattern. I have an obsession for ric-rac I have quite a collection of it now. Happy stitching
Posted by: Bev C | October 03, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Wow! what a gorgeous quilt pattern and love the fabric .... too lovely for words!
Posted by: Lynn Delahunty | October 03, 2008 at 04:42 PM
This is so bright and cheery it's gorgeous. Must admit I have really come to love ric rac, reminds me of clothes that my mum made me when I was little.
Posted by: marina | October 03, 2008 at 02:36 PM
This is so bright and cheery it's gorgeous. Must admit I have really come to love ric rac, reminds me of clothes that my mum made me when I was little.
Posted by: marina | October 03, 2008 at 02:36 PM
You are a very inspirational and generous stitcher. I love all your designs and the fabrics are so gorgeous in your latest quilt.
Posted by: sue h | October 03, 2008 at 02:29 PM
You are a very inspirational and generous stitcher. I love all your designs and the fabrics are so gorgeous in your latest quilt.
Posted by: sue h | October 03, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Wow, your pattern & that fabric were made for each other :)
Blessings
Janelle xx
Posted by: Janellybelly | October 03, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Who in their right mind wouldn't be into circles, they soften the effect of a quilt and i LOVE them. Love the new pattern and the fabrics work so well with it, wll done.
Posted by: Karen C | October 03, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Hi Helen, my first comment!!! How exciting ... Love your blog and you always show your passion through it and your work. Hugs Ingrid
Posted by: Dzintra | October 03, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Oh my! this quilt is just gorgeous - love the fabric, and thepattern and the ricrac especially - I have a fetish for ric rac at the moment! Pls count me in for giveaway...thank you Helen.
Posted by: Lynn Delahunty | October 03, 2008 at 12:29 PM
LOVE IT! It is soooo cute!
Posted by: Brandy Davis | October 03, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Love ric-rac and this quilt is gorgeous.
Posted by: lynda | October 03, 2008 at 10:36 AM
What a wonderful quilt. Please throw my name in the hat.
Posted by: Susan Cahill | October 03, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Helen, it's beautiful. Reminds me of strawberry and pistachio gelato!
Posted by: Wendy | October 03, 2008 at 09:47 AM
This quilt is just so adorable!! I would love this pattern! Kathie k.bugbee@att.net
Posted by: Kathie | October 03, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Hi Helen, an inspiring project for one still relatively new to the joys of patchwork and stitching. Thank you so much for your generous sharing of your ideas and creativity. I certainly find peace and joy in creating something to give to others.
Chriss
Posted by: Chriss | October 03, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Hi Helen,
That's such a cute pattern and so different! What is the size of the circles? It's hard to tell in the photo.
Posted by: Judy S. | October 03, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Love the new pattern. The fabric looks nice and bright and cheery just what one needs to start Spring properly.
Posted by: Ann-Maree | October 03, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Wow Helen. That is soooo sweet!
Hope to see you in Nov at Ross :o)
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | October 03, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Hi! That quilt is fabulous. The rick rack was the perfect touch!
Posted by: Myra | October 03, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Hello
I love it
Smil from monika
Posted by: monika | October 03, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Your quilt is fantastic. The circles, the rick rack, it is all so cute. What a great idea to use the new jelly rolls.
Posted by: Carrie P. | October 03, 2008 at 06:45 AM
WOW!!! I LOVE IT!!!! We are reaching out to orphans and that pattern would be SOOOOO special to use for them!! Consider it purchased here as soon as available! and then Hugged by some sweet Ukraine gals! I agree Stitching is a Cure All: even with the U.S. economy junk going on, stitching I am sure could cure that ail!!! ha! Hugs! Kari
Posted by: kari flick | October 03, 2008 at 05:33 AM
LoVe the Quilt! Can't wait for the pattern.
Posted by: jenni s | October 03, 2008 at 05:13 AM
I love your new quilt! It's so different, with an amazing effect!Only a talent girl like you to creat it! Thank you to share it with us!
Posted by: Noémia | October 03, 2008 at 05:09 AM
what a happy quilt!
Posted by: Robin C | October 03, 2008 at 05:07 AM
Hi. Love you quilt.It is a great idea. ;-) And A big thanks for hosting the Stitcher's Angel Swap. It was soo fun. I wish it last longer.... Loved all the great new idaes.
Please count me in the drawing. Hugs from Norway
Posted by: Laila | October 03, 2008 at 03:47 AM
Love your blog!
Thank you for all inspiration
Posted by: Liene | October 03, 2008 at 03:14 AM
Helen,
That is the cutest pattern I've seen in a long time! Enjoyed following along with the
Stitcher's Angels project. Thank you!
Posted by: Sharon Szekely | October 03, 2008 at 02:17 AM
You out did yourself with this one! You are truly an inspiration. What an amazing quilt!
Posted by: Mamaspark | October 03, 2008 at 02:13 AM
Hi, I love the quilt, it's gorgeous. Maybe the pattern can be my first give-away win!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: maria | October 03, 2008 at 01:48 AM
What a perfectly lovely use for Jelly roll strips and charms. Ginger Blossom is a fabulous line of fabric and your quilt really shows it off well. Kudos to you!
You are an inspiration Helen!
Kari
Posted by: Kari | October 03, 2008 at 01:41 AM
Love the new pattern and would love to win!
Thanks again for all the work for the Stitcher's Angel project...I was just talking with a friend yesterday about how fun this has been!
Posted by: Sherri | October 03, 2008 at 01:19 AM
The new pattern is wonderful, I would love to be in on the drawing!
Posted by: Karrin Hurd | October 02, 2008 at 11:48 PM
I would love to be in it to win it. What a cute pattern and I love the circles also.
Posted by: Ruth Wasmuth | October 02, 2008 at 11:44 PM
I recently found your blog and love all of your work!!! As for this quilt...your marriage of colors, shapes, and textures is marvelous!!! I'll be back to visit more!!!
Posted by: Cindy | October 02, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Love the combination of geometrics shapes and the bright colors. The rick rack is the best of finishing touches. This pattern is fun and cheerful. Good going. Would love to be a part of your giveaway. Have a great day.
Posted by: Miss Nancy | October 02, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Hi Helen-
Beautiful pattern-love the choice of fabric and especially heart the ric rack. I love anything with ric rack. Also thanks for making the Stitcher's Angel project possible. I have been enjoying it so much!! Thanks again.
LesleyAnn
Posted by: LesleyAnn | October 02, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Thank you for all your hard work with the stitchers angels you have done an awesome job:) I love your pattern with the circles and rick rac...I hope I win!!! I will be buying it if I don't...I love it...again you have been a wonderful host of the stitchers angel...thank you:)I am proud to say I have been part of the group:)
Posted by: quilterpolly | October 02, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Hi Helen!!
Maybe this could be the pattern that takes me over the edge of anxiety of sewing with circles??!! It's really, really pretty!
Thanks for the chance to win :)
((Laurie))
Posted by: Laurie | October 02, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Hi Helen, I just love that quilt the fabrics are superb.Jelly Rolls are the best thing since sliced bread. I really enjoy reading your blog.Thanks.
Posted by: Debbie | October 02, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Hi Helen, it's a nice pattern, greetings Hillie
Posted by: hillie | October 02, 2008 at 10:31 PM
HI!!! Love the new pattern... nothing better than rick rack and circles...
Posted by: Nancy | October 02, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Unbelievable CUTE & UNIQUE! Here's my "Hi" so I can be included in the drawing. I'd love to win this one!
Posted by: Kathleen | October 02, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Weren't you nice to take that bad batch of ric rac off their hands! It is perfect! What a cute and colorful project you made. My little Gracie who loves all things PINK would simply DIE for this piece so please put me in the drawing for it. Her birthday is coming up in a few weeks too!
That was a very nice note from Africa. You are an inspiration to so many!
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | October 02, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Wow love the contrast of the circles, waves and strips. Have just come back from a holiday in Aus and even managed to sneak a visit to a quilt shop in, so jealous it was about 3 times as big as the ones we have in NZ, I didnt even know where to start :) Thanks for all your hard work with the Angel projects, while it is sad that it is comming to an end, think of all the lasting friendships that have been created because of generous people like you.
Posted by: Larissa | October 02, 2008 at 09:31 PM