Quilt Along. Rail Fence
I am so happy you are here! In just a few weeks, The Rail Fence Quilt Along will begin on February 21. A “Quilt Along” means we quilt together at the same time for each step of the process. Quilt along groups can physically meet or they meet virtually. In our case, we will do the quilt along virtually using the news letter, this blog, YouTube, and Instagram. As your host of the quilt along, I will be here with you each week providing guidance.
My quilt along is a safe place for you to ask questions and of course share your work!
Join the fun, make a quilt in 6 weeks. Just sign up with your email at the end of this blog.
Some times Quilt Along is referred to as QAL.
Usually there are 5 to 8 weeks from the announcement until the quilt along takes place. In our case, I am announcing with 3 weeks until we start the Quilt Along. There is still plenty of time to prepare! But, I am anticipating a small group for this quilt along. Small and cozy is perfect, especially because it is my first time to host a QAL.
If it is your first time to make a quilt, don’t worry, it is my first time to host a virtual quilt along. I have everything planned and can’t wait! If you have never sewn or quilted, this is a perfect quilt to begin with. If you are a seasoned quilter, this is a fun quilt to make with new colors and fabrics. No matter your quilt level, a quilt along is always fun!
This is the perfect QAL for all levels. A beginner or a seasoned will enjoy this.
The timeline of this quilt along is as follows. We begin on Tuesday February 21 and the last meeting is March 28th. This means, you’ll have your quilt completed by Easter! For those who participate in Easter, the goal is to have your quilt finished before the Holy Week. I know for me that this week before Easter can be hectic. And, if you like a picnic…In Italy, we have Little Easter, Pasquetta, on the Monday after Easter Sunday. The Pasquetta tradition is to go on a picnic. Your quilt will be ready for a Pasquetta picnic or for you to take a nap after your Easter guests go home. Ha-ha!
Like the lyrics of Al Green:
“Let’s stay together…”
Newsletter
Gioia Mia Studio Blog
YouTube
Instagram
How Do We Stay Together for a Virtual QAL?
Newsletter
I will send you an email each week about the quilt along. Each week we will complete another step. The email will have links and other information to help you with the quilt process. For example, on February 21, I will send you the quilt pattern.
Gioia Mia Studio BLOG
The blog is an excellent place to find step by step information on how to sew, choose tools, and how to quilt. I will also post about the Quilt along on the blog.
YOUTUBE
Starting February 28th, there will be videos posted each week to youtube that explain the process. Each week is a different video with a different step. These steps will lead you to quilt completion. The best part is the videos are there for you to watch as many times as you like.
INSTAGRAM
Be sure to follow me @GioiaMiaStudio
Instagram is massive and to keep us together during this quilt along, let’s use a hashtag. Then we can follow the hashtag and follow each other’s accounts. #GMSRailFence and #GMSQAL
What is in the Newsletter?
First, I want you to know that I don’t share your information. It is only for me so I can send you emails.
When you sign up for the newsletter you will receive:
– A welcome letter
– The measurements of the fabric needed to make the quilt
The weekly emails will include information such as:
– Tips on how to choose colors
– Tips for timing and pacing
– Tool check list
– The quilt pattern
– Plus more!
New to Quilting?
Links to help you.
Essential tools for piecing patchwork part 1
Essential tools for quilting part 2
Sewing machines: how to choose 1
Well my dears, I hope you’ll join the Quilt Along with me. It would be great to have you.
Sign up below.
-Get your coloring sheet!
P.S. at the end of the blog post, download and print the coloring sheet for the Rail Fence.
Play with color options.
With joy from Rome,
Rachel
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coloring sheet
Download the sheet and print. Color the blocks to see what you like before you get your fabric.