Okay so many of you have seen the previews either on Periscope or Instagram but here’s another and the first official, first video, first time lapse sneak peek of my Mini Barn Quilt Kits in action (more about them below the video)
So yea, I had a crazy idea that I wanted to be able to make mini quilts by mixing wood and fabric. Through the magic of the Internet, some great feedback and some unusual events I decided I was going to give this idea a go and make decorative Mini Barn Quilts available for everyone to enjoy! The kits are not available for sale yet but will be in just under 2 weeks!
The video was with an early prototype and you can see below that the baseplates are etched for easier assembly.
I’ll be premiering them at the Charlton Sewing Center at the Massachusetts Shop Hop October 16-18th and they’ll be available for sale online that same weekend! There are 6 different designs: carpenter star, Missouri star, Arkansas traveler, hexiflower, flock of swallows and bear paw.
Sign up for the Mini Barn Quilt newsletter at MiniBarnQuilts.com for the official store opening notice and information!
Now, the other reason I’m here today? I’ve got some fabric I’d like to giveaway.
I have been purging like crazy in my life to make room for this project and part of that was this 6.5 pound pile of fabric scraps. My definition of scraps is loose and I’ve always erred on the side of “buy a little more than you need just-in-case” mentality but then I have excess and scraps make me anxious (I know, I’m not the only one who feels this way!) So I want these scraps to have a good home. It’s a mix of mostly quilting cottons, some other fabric too. There’s both designer quilting cotton as well as big box store brands and there’s scraps of all different generous sizes.
So I packed them into a Priority mail box and now it’s time for Instagram to take it away:
Giveaway Terms
Giveaway will run from ~8am EST Thursday, October 8th 2015 and ends at 2pm EST Saturday October 10th 2015. In order to enter: follow @terriann on Instagram and in the contest entry image and tag two of your friends (or more if you’d like!). I’ll announce the winner Saturday afternoon on Instagram!
One entry per person (minimum two friend tagged) world wide entries are welcomed! Winner will be picked at random using Random.org number generator.
Scrap fabric may or may not be pre-washed and comes from a dog friendly home
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Love these mini’s what a fab idea. I’m all signed up! :0) xx
I am so excited for your mini barn quilts, Terri Ann. I hope the shop hop goes well! I bet you will feel great getting the scraps out of your life – lighter for sure!
You have come up with an awesome idea!!! Love it!!! And thanks for having such a generous giveaway too!!
I have always loved barn quilt blocks…love your mini barn quilts! Such a fantastic idea…good luck and congrats!
Sounds like a really fun idea Terri Ann. I wish you tons of luck with it.
These are so cool, Terri Ann! I can see these catching on, I really hope they work out for you!
Love the mini barn quilts! Very clever idea and great block choices!
These are so cute. What a great idea!
I CANNOT WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON ONE OF THESE!!!! Such a great idea.