Monday, October 6, 2014

Charm Dash Pattern Testers & A Giveaway!

Thank you to everyone who gave me such wonderful feedback and encouragement on the release on my first ever quilt pattern - Charm Dash!  I was a little overwhelmed by everyone's kind words and even more overwhelmed that some of you actually bought it!  Hoorah!  If you missed my post last week, then you can check it out HERE.  And just because we all love pretty pictures, here is the pattern cover photo....

Charm Dash Pattern by Ms Midge


Now, in case you don't know, getting a pattern ready to be released to the world is rather time consuming!  It is also a little stressful, and comes with a little lot of self-doubt.  Well, this was my experience anyway!  A few things made the process a little easier for me:

1.  Supportive quilty friends
2. Understanding husband and children
3. Chocolate

Some of my supportive quilty friends offered up their time to test the pattern for me.  Others proof read it for me, and gave me incredibly constructive feedback to make the pattern more user friendly and in turn, better.  I could not have asked for more!

So today, I am sharing with you some of their fabulous work!


My number one cheer leader, Angie from Gnome Angel, took my first draft written instructions to see if they made any sense whatsoever.  I was beyond thrilled when she sent me through a photo of her finished block.  Angie used some much loved AMH and Cotton + Steel.  I am so looking forward to her finished quilt top!



Emma Hill was one of the first to throw her hand in the air when I put the call out for pattern testers.  And, I kid you not, she had four blocks done a few hours later, and ten days later, her quilt was finished and I had this amazing photo to drool over!  Emma chose to make a baby size quilt, using a 3x3 layout, which I think works beautifully!


The lovely Lea actually offered to pattern test for me before I was even looking!  She didn't let me down, with this delightful fussy cut version.  I love the colour palette she has chosen.


Kelli has started her quilt top, using these beautiful fabrics!  I love the mix of teal, green and purple!



And this amazing piece of work is from the lovely Katrina!  She has switched around the rectangular print block placement, which gives it a whole new look again!  


And a close up just so you can see exactly how yummy the blocks are!


And last but not least, the lovely Susan purchased my pattern to use for her Bonnie & Camille charms!  I was so thrilled when she showed me this photo!  Perfection!

So - there you go!  Some beautiful versions of the Charm Dash, which gives you an idea of just how versatile the pattern is.  If you would like to grab a copy for yourself, you can find it in my Craftsy Store or Etsy Store.

And to celebrate the release, I'm having a little old giveaway!  I have two copies ready to email to two lucky readers.  All you have to do to be in the running, is tell me which charm packs you would use for my Charm Dash pattern?  The giveaway starts now and closes 8am Thursday morning.  The two winners will be announced later that day!

GO!

stitch by stitch

34 comments:

  1. So many great variations, they all look amazing.

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  2. Ohh how exciting! I would love to use some arizona from art gallery to make this gorgeous quilt! :) I agree with you it would be totally daunting and scary to bring out your own pattern. Congratulations!

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  3. Congratulations - what a great pattern!!
    I'd use some of Alison Glass' latest line, Handcrafted!

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  4. I don't have any charm packs... sounds like I would need to make a trip to the store! Wjat a beautiful quilt! You did a great job!

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  5. I would use my Kate Spain Horizons charm pack I won from her recently or my Bonnie and Camille Happy Go Lucky I've been hanging on to for a while. Thanks for the chance!!

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  6. It is a lovely design when you can make all those beautiful block and tops with it. I love them all!!

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  7. It is a really lovely design. I have a charm pack of Botanics I would love to use - I think it would work well with this design.

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  8. The quilt would look lovely in Miss Kate by Bonnie and Camille. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  9. Congratulations on publishing your first pattern. It's lovely.
    I would make it using Miss Kate by Bonnie and Camille, with an off-white solid.

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  10. Love all the variations - looks great!

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  11. Love this pattern!! I would try it with my "Solstice" (Kate Spain) charm packs. I've been wanting to make a Christmas quilt, but the idea I had in mind is really too complicated for a beginner like me. This pattern looks perfect!

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  12. Congratulations on your pattern. Love seeing all the variations. I have stacks of charms waiting for something to do :) LOL most recent... but have a stack of bright batiks from shop hop that I think would be great with black....

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  13. I don't have a charm pack at the moment. I would be happy to make a run (charm dash) to the LQS for one.

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  14. I'd use my 'Hello, my name is...' pack! Pick me...pick me!!!

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  15. I'd like to use a Miss Kate pack. Love all the projects online using these fabrics.

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  16. Congratulations on your first pattern release. I have a Bonnie and Camille Vintage Modern charm pack just sitting there waiting to be used. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  17. Lovely pattern. I have a Kate Spain Daydream charm pack just waiting for the perfect project. :)



    arico2000 AT earthlink DOT net

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  18. I would love to make it in "Horizon"!!! for my Daughter!! These are her favorite colors too!

    Looooove your Pattern!!

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  19. I think Hadley would be fun in this pattern. Congrats on a very versatile design, as your pattern testers very ably demonstrated.

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  20. Miss Kate would be so gorgeous in this pattern!!

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  21. Jennifer Sampou "Shimmer" for the Charm Dash.
    Congrats on your first pattern milestone. It's a great kick off!

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  22. I think the Autumn Lily by Blackbird Designs charm pack would be lovely in this quilt! Great applause to all of your pattern testers!

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  23. I adore Priority Square by Katy Jones and I am sure it will look good in your pattern.
    jchiagan at yahoo dot com

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  24. I would use Kate Spains Horizon. I love that fabric.

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  25. I love Angie's version with the grey background! So many variations possible for this pattern. Scrappy charms would be so pretty!

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  26. Congrats on your first pattern! So exciting :)

    I would make it in Bonnie and Camile 'Daysail' :) (and I already have my hands on some! Right place, right time :) )

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  27. I would use my Bliss charm pack from Bonnie and Camille!
    Thanks!

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  28. So many options, this could make me use my vintage modern charm pack finally

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  29. I have a nice variety stack of Benartex charm packs that would work well for this quilt! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  30. I would use the new Bumble Charm Pack with a Kona solid, not sure which one yet!

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  31. I would use my yet to be received Amy Butler charms or make some myself from some gorgeous Cloud 9 organics that I received over the weekend.

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  32. I would love to use Day Sail and I will have to think on the solids.

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  33. Thanks for the giveaway! I just got a Miss Kate charm pack! That would be perfect and I love to add a splash of solids here and there. woohoo!!

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