Whew, I’m still tallying up Q1, but it’s time for you all to link up your Q2 lists. Everyone did so well in Q1, I’m sure you’re going to rock Q2 too!
Get ready to supercharge your sewing, stitching and crafting mojo—Finish Along Quarter 2 is officially open! We’ve gathered an incredible lineup of prizes from our generous sponsors around the globe, so every completed project not only feeds your creative soul but also earns you extra entries into the draw. Here’s a taste of what’s up for grabs:
• Fat Quarter Shop: $75 gift certificate
• Knotted Threads (Etsy): $30 gift certificate
• Imagine Gnats: $30 gift certificate
• Sew Sweetness: any three patterns of your choice
• Happy Quilting: any three patterns of your choice
• Tikki London: £25 gift certificate
• Pink Chalk Fabrics: $25 gift certificate
• Sew Me A Song (Etsy Canada): $25 gift certificate
• Green Fairy Quilts: Jelly roll of your choice
• Mad About Patchwork: $25 gift certificate
Each finish you post gets you another shot at winning, so the more you complete, the higher your odds!
How to join the fun
1. Link Up Your List (Apr 7–14): Post your Q2 goals—whether it’s a stack of fabrics and a pattern, a quilt top in need of quilting, or a half-knit sweater. Linking up is the only way to qualify for prizes.
2. Make Progress: Tackle your items at your own pace. Bee blocks, appliqué pieces or quilt tops count only once they’re fully finished (binding and all).
3. Share Your Wins: For each project you finish, write a dedicated blog post or Flickr description.
4. Link Your Finishes (Jun 30–Jul 6): Add each completed project to the Finishes Link-Up. Each linked finish = one prize draw entry.
5. Celebrate Complete Finishes: A finish means a project you could use or display immediately—quilts are quilted and bound, bags are lined and functional, garments are wearable.
6. Rollover & Repeat: Didn’t finish everything? Carry projects into the next quarter without penalty.
Key Dates
• April 7: Q2 Proposed List Link-Up Opens
• April 14 (midnight BST): List Link-Up Closes
• June 30: Finishes Link-Up Opens
• July 1–5: Q2 Tutorial Week (share your clever tips and tricks!)
• July 6: Finishes Link-Up Closes
Fancy contributing a tutorial? Whether it’s foundation paper-piecing hacks, bear-making tips or zipper installations, drop me a line via the envelope icon or contact form below.
Let’s turn those piles of fabric and half-done projects into perfectly finished masterpieces. Ready, steady, sew—and here’s to smashing Q2 with creativity and flair!
