Are you up for a Challenge?

It's time for the 2014 Marblehead Challenge!

What will you make with Ro Gregg's gorgeous Marblehead fabrics? With 200+ colors, there's so much to choose from. We can't wait to see where inspiration leads you! 

The details:

• Projects should include at least 50% Marblehead fabric.
• Enter using a high-quality photo and online or mail-in entry form. (Online entry form available soon...watch for an announcement on the blog and Facebook.)
• Two categories: Quilts (perimeter 150" or larger) and small projects (perimeter less than 150"). Projects can be an original design or made from an existing pattern.
• Open to all quilters/sewers. Multiple entries per person are welcome.
• Winners chosen by voting public here on the blog.
• Deadline: December 1, 2014.

What will you sew?

Click here for a look at the 2013 winners.

Download the mail-in entry form here.

Visit the Marblehead Challenge tab for links to the various Marblehead fabric lines by Ro Gregg.

Ask for Marblehead prints at your local quilt shop and visit our ever-growing list of shops carrying the fabrics here. 
Need some inspiration to get you started? Check out our Marblehead Sightings Pinterest board!

Marblehead Challenge Winners!

We're excited to share the results of the Marblehead Challenge with you! A big thank you to the talented quilters who entered, and everyone who voted, as well as our sponsors for providing great prizes for our winners.

1st Place Winners:

Quilt, Original Design: Ocean of Hawaiian Turtles by Marilyn Wilbanks

Ocean of Hawaiian Turtles

Quilt, Published Pattern: Floating Stars by Rozanne Johnson

Floating Stars

Small Project, Original Design: Bella Breeze Jacket by Patricia Lackey

Bella Breeze Jacket

Small Project, Published Pattern: Shazam by Teddie Broughton

Shazam

2nd Place Winners:

Quilt, Original Design: Shooting Stars by Troy DeFrates

Shooting Stars

Quilt, Published Pattern: Stack and Whack by Shirley Rodgers

Stack and Whack

Small Project, Published Pattern: Kaleidoscope Garden by Marcia LeBlanc

Kaleidoscope Garden

Honorable Mentions:

Quilt, Original Design: Rainbow Squares by Will Simpson

Rainbow Squares

Quilt, Published Pattern: Field Greens  by Bobby Gladbach

Field Greens

Quilt, Published Pattern: Marble Lobby by Betsi DeFrates

Marble Lobby

Congratulations!

 Each winner will receive a customized prize package containing Marblehead Fabrics from Fabri-Quilt, a quilt finishing package from Quilted Memories, a Pellon product, and an OLFA 5" applique scissors. 

We'll be in touch with the winners to confirm mailing addresses.

p.s. If you missed the deadline for the 2013 Marblehead Challenge, don't worry--we'll be holding the Challenge again in 2014. Watch for details in early 2014.

Marblehead Challenge Entries

We are so excited to share with you the Marblehead Challenge entries for voting! Thanks to everyone who entered.

Here's how the voting works:
Check out all the entries below (shown in alphabetical order), and then send an email to fabriquiltblog (at) gmail.com telling us your favorite two entries. Note: Feel free to leave a comment below this post as well, but only emails will count as votes. Invite your friends to enter as well--this is your chance to be quilt judge for a day! 

One email per person, please. Voting is open through through Wednesday, November 20th at 11:59 EST. 

As a thank you for voting, we'll randomly choose two email entries and send those people a fabric prize.

Bella Breeze Jacket

Field Greens

Floating Stars

Kaleidoscope Garden

Marble Lobby

Ocean of Hawaiian Turtles

Rainbow Squares

Shazam

Shooting Stars

Stack and Whack

Don't forget to vote! Send us an email with your favorite two entries.

Marblehead Challenge Sponsor Spotlight: Quilted Memories

We're spending this week featuring the companies who are sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge so you can get to know both them and the products they offer better.

Sponsor Spotlight:

When you enter a quilt shop and see this:

You know you've come to the right place. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, Quilted Memories specializes in a little bit of everything, which seems like a contradiction, but in this case, it's not. (And if Kansas is a little too far for you, don't worry...you can find the shop and most of its products online too!.) 

Some of the biggies you'll find at Quilted Memories:

• The shop is an authorized Nolting dealer
• Batting, batting, and more batting--from Hobbs
• Superior Threads in all your favorite colors
• Oh, and did we mention fabric? You'll find a wide variety of Fabri-Quilt collections in the shop
• A friendly, informed staff who can help you with questions on anything the store carries

Owner Lyn Heilman offers a variety of services for quilters. One of her "greatest joys is helping people create a quilt that preserves their memories." These custom memory quilts can be made using photos, t-shirts, and other special clothing or fabric items. Machine quilting is another popular service for both local customers and those that ship their quilts in. 

This one-stop shop can fulfill all of your quilting needs and comes with top-notch customer service from friendly quilters. Whether it's in person or online, you won't be disappointed with a visit to Quilted Memories!

Thanks so much to Quilted Memories for sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge!

Marblehead Challenge Sponsor Spotlight: OLFA

We're spending this week featuring the companies who are sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge so you can get to know both them and the products they offer better.

Sponsor Spotlight:

Rulers, rotary cutters, mats and scissors...most quilters have at least one OLFA product in their sewing room! You probably recognize the distinctive yellow that identifies many of these tools, though other colors are often available as well.


Some of our favorite OLFA products:

45mm Splash Rotary Color

Love the aqua hue! All of the features you love best--quick-change blades, blade cover (In contrasting yellow!), and contours for comfortable grip. 

17" x 17" Self-Healing Rotating Mat

Squaring up a block? No need to flip it around or walk around your cutting surface! Simple rotate this mat and you'll have the side you need to cut right in front. 

6" x 12" Non-Slip Frosted Advantage Acrylic Ruler

Need to cut on an angle? This ruler has you covered. It's also a convenient size for measuring and cutting smaller pieces, and the non-slip factor means fewer errors.

5" Precision Applique Scissors

A sharpened tip helps with accurate cutting of small pieces, and larger handles hold up to three fingers per loop. 

The OLFA website features comprehensive information on all their products and tips for using them as well as a helpful Tool Finder, which will match you up with the tool you need to get the job done. You'll also find a full range of project ideas for quilting, sewing and even paper crafting. Get ready to be inspired!

Thanks so much to OLFA for sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge!

Marblehead Challenge Sponsor Spotlight: Pellon

Over the next few days, we'll be featuring the companies who are sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge so you can get to know them and the products they offer.

Sponsor Spotlight: 

Their tagline, "The Magic in the Middle" fits perfectly. Chances are, you've used one of their products in a project you've made. From batting to pillow inserts to a wide range of interfacing, Pellon products are everywhere. 

A few of our favorite Pellon products: 

Fuse-N-Shape

Double-sided fusible that adds shape to your projects

987 Fusible Fleece

Add softness to your project without having to sew it in. 

100 Vinyl Fuse

Make any fabric water-repellant--perfect for totes and bags

Legacy Bamboo Blend

Easy on the skin and the environment, this 50% cotton/50% bamboo batt 

provides wonderful drape for your next quilt

The company's consumer-focused website, PellonProjects.com, features information about every product they carry as well as a huge library of downloadable free projects, a tips section, and a blog. 

One of the best and definitely most helpful part of this website? 
A section called "Pellon 101." With so many products out there, sometimes it's hard to figure out which one is best for your project. These downloadable "cheat sheets" will help you select the best tools for your project. Print a copy out and take it with you the next time you head to your craft or quilt store. 
To find the Pellon 101 download, go to the Pellon blog and click on "Pellon 101" in the righthand sidebar.

Thanks so much to Pellon for sponsoring our 2013 Marblehead Challenge!

Inspired by...Marblehead

It's no secret that we love seeing our fabrics in action! With the extended Marblehead Challenge deadline (November 1), approaching, we wanted to share some eye candy--quilt patterns featuring Ro Gregg's Marblehead prints. These patterns are all available through QuiltWoman.com. 

Enjoy!

Rippling Logs by Ann Anderson

Find pattern here

Woven Whispers by Marija Vujcic of Mara Quilt Designs

Find the pattern here

College Bound Sawtooth Quilt by L&L Studios

Find the pattern here

Marble Pools by Ann Anderson

Find the pattern here

Heavenly Hibiscus by L&L Studios

Find the pattern here

Stargazer Nights by Dawn Conery  Designs

Find the pattern here

Beach Fun by Barb Sackel of Rose Cottage Quilting

Find the pattern here