Saturday, March 30, 2013

Happy Scrappy Spring!

Yep, that's the title of my new BOM (block-of-the-month) that will start on Monday, April 1st.  No fooling!  And just like my last one, it's FREE!

It's actually going to be a ROM (row-of-the-month) because on the first day of every month for the next five months, I will be introducing a new row.  

 September will be the sixth and final month which will include the finishing instructions.
  
You will have a month in which to complete each row before the next one is released.  

 This quilt includes my three favorite things...redwork embroidery, piecing and wool applique, all executed in a primitive, scrappy style.  The entire quilt was made from scraps or from a variety of fat quarters that came from my stash. 

 Of course there is always the option of substituting the wool elements with cotton and completing the applique either by machine or by hand.   
  
The finished quilt measures approximately 66" x 70".

Here's how it looks on the bed in Emily's room...

and from the doorway looking into the room.

Please feel free to grab the button below or the slightly larger one on my sidebar and link it back here to my blog in order for you to be able to share it with those who have not yet found their way here.

I look forward to seeing you all on Monday, April 1st when you will be able to download in PDF format the introduction, instructions, photos and line drawings for the first row.

Will you be joining in?
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83 comments:

  1. Lilian PilarMarch 30, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Gracias Kaaren!!!
    por tu generosidad
    Abrazos
    Lily

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  2. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 30, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Oh, I enjoyed your Raggedy Friends quilt and have had so many compliments on it - I so look forward to this one.

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  3. LigiaMarch 30, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Es precioso!!! Muchas gracias por compartir tus patrones. Abrazos

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  4. Janet-Olde Crow PrimitivesMarch 30, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    It's beautiful Kaaren.
    I hope you are having a wonderful Easter weekend.
    Janet

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  5. Sew Create It - JaneMarch 30, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    I love love love this! I just might have to make this one! ;o)

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  6. UllaMarch 30, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    This is definitely for me. Thank you Kaaren! And Happy Easter!

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  7. Pauline GMarch 30, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    This is just beautiful - I will be joining in

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  8. JanetMarch 30, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Your patterns are so great, I love how the quilt looks on the bed. Well done you clever thing you.

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  9. Saskia SmitMarch 30, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    yes i am in! see you monday.

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  10. Mrs. GoodneedleMarch 30, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I love it, I will be back on Monday and definitely will be rowing along... thank you!

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  11. AnnekeMarch 30, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    It looks great, wonderful! I think I'll give it a try. You're a topdesigner and so generous to share this pattern with everyone.
    It really looks like spring! and with snow on our borders in the Netherlands it is just what we need...
    happy Easter!

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  12. LesleyMarch 30, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    This quilt is gorgeous! And stunning! And adorable! And just such a perfect creation...and you are offering it as a free BOM! You are so generous with your talents...thank you for offering such a perfect way to welcome Spring!

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  13. Darlene DMarch 30, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Oh Kaaren, it looks awesome!

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  14. Deborah M.March 30, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Gorgeous, everything I love as well. Looking forward to April 1st.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Girl, you have some serious talent! I have a feeling a HUGE following after the word gets out on this one! Enjoy your weekend.

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  16. KaHollyMarch 30, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Oooh, Kaaren, it's a beauty!! I'll be traveling until mid-May, but I'll just bet I can catch up when I finally settle for the summer!! Thank you for sharing and have a nice Easter weekend. ~karen

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  17. KarenMarch 30, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    This is adorable Kaaren, and some of the peeps I know will be doing this and I know I'm one of them. Can't wait. Thanks for doing this and offering it to us. I will be sure to add a button on my side bar.

    Hugs Karen

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  18. KateMarch 30, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Delightful ... am looking forward to this one. Happy Easter

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  19. Abby and StephanieMarch 30, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful, and you're very generous! I know hundreds (probably thousands) will be making this beauty. Happy Easter, Happy Spring, Happy Happy Everything!

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  20. moosecraftMarch 30, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    April 1st? No foolin? lol! It's a gorgeous quilt! Thanks so much for your generosity and for sharing your talents! I'm going to try my best to keep up with a row a week!

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  21. Humble Heart DesignsMarch 30, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    This looks like so much fun. I'm gonna do this. This will be the first BOM ever on blogsville.
    Thanks for the chance to make your beautiful pattern.

    Be blessed!
    Pat

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  22. DebMarch 30, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    That is such a sweet quilt Kaaren!! And it's so wonderful that you'll share it with everyone. I love all the elements in it!

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  23. marygabriellaMarch 30, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Mi posso unire a voi? Io vivo in Italia ma adoro il vostro stile!

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  24. AngieMarch 30, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Wow, how gorgeous, how fun, how very awesome of you to make this up and share it with us. :D

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  25. RosaMarch 30, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks so much.I `m in!!

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  26. BevMarch 30, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    I'm excited because I love the quilt and worried a little because I've never done embroidery! Wonder how it will look? I have some polka dot wool and have looked for a place to use it! I'll blog about it as I do it too! THANKS! XO

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  27. SusannahMarch 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Gorgeous!!!!! You are so generous with your creative skills, Kaaren!

    Susannah

    Thank you!

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  28. MaxineMarch 30, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    What a fun Spring and Summer project. I plan to make it from my scraps so there won't be any wool (so sad). But this BOM will reduce my scrap stash. Thanks in advance.

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  29. Little PenpenMarch 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Adorable~~~ you are awesome!

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  30. marieMarch 30, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Love it! I don't have a spring quilt to hang in our family room so this will be perfect. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.

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  31. PaulaMarch 30, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    I just sat and looked at the quilt in total awe! it is the most beautiful spring quilt. I love it.
    Thanks for inviting us along to make our own. Can't wait to start.
    Thank you!

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  32. beatrizMarch 30, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Acabo de poner su boton en mi blog.muchas gracias

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  33. beatrizMarch 30, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Acabo de poner su boton en mi blog.muchas gracias

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  34. CarinMarch 30, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Ohhh Kaaren, what a beautiful spring quilt !!!

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  35. SheilaMarch 30, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Oh my this is gorgeous , I love the scrappiness and it should be a fun one to use up even more of the scraps that keep accumulating , thanks so much . Happy Easter !!

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  36. Sewfine QuiltsMarch 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I would love to join in. How do I post your button on my blog?

    Thanks
    Linda

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  37. jackiescraftsMarch 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    This looks great I might just have to be brave and have a go at this. Is it suitable for a beginner ? I've not done anything like this before. Have you a list of materials needed to make it or will they be posted on Monday too?

    Thanks and have a lovely weekend
    Jackie x

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  38. Carole Y.March 30, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    It is a beautiful quilt; you have been busy during the winter!

    Thanks for sharing those patterns with us,

    Carole Y

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  39. Carole Y.March 30, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    and have a nice Easter weekend,
    Carole Y

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  40. DeniseMarch 30, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    It's wonderful! I'm with You.
    Happy Easter

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  41. Karin på ÖsäterMarch 30, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    I would love to join! My DH has been sick, high bloodpreasure, and I got the flu after that so I really need some fun to long for.

    Happy Easter to you all

    Karin

    http://karinpaosater.blogg.se/

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  42. Carmen y PradyMarch 30, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Claro que nos apuntamos Karen. Gracias por compartir. Ahora mismo ponemos tu enlace en nuestro blog.
    Nuestro correo es:
    pradycarmen@gmail.com
    Un beso.

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  43. BetsyMarch 30, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Looking so forward to this Karen. Thank you for your generosity

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  44. andsewonMarch 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    What a wonderful Spring quilt! Hope to follow along and keep up! Added the link to my side bar! Thanks for offering this to us all!
    Hugs,
    Lola

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  45. FionaMarch 30, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    It's gorgeous....
    Hugz

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  46. Needled MomMarch 30, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    It looks like so much fun.

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  47. ~Laurie~March 30, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Oh boy~!! YOU have been very busy behind the scenes!! I had sworn off BOM for this year, but boy this is sure tempting!! It's so lovely :)

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  48. sandi sMarch 30, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Thank you Kaaren, it's so pretty. Can't wait. Happy Easter!

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  49. mkhquiltsMarch 30, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    OOOO!!!! This is so cute! I have no choice but to make it! I love your Raggedy adn Friends, and this ine is wonderful too!

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  50. MerilynMarch 30, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    This is just a beautiful work of art!!!! And the quilting compliments it so well!!! Thankyou for sharing, you certainly have been very busy lately with this!!!

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  51. AnneMarch 30, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Love, love, love it all! I'm in. Thank you for sharing your talents and design expertise. Something to look forward to each month. :)

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  52. quiltsbycherylMarch 30, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    I am looking forward to this! Your talents are so wonderful and that you share for all of us is a special treat!! Thank you so much!

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  53. carlaMarch 30, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Hi!!! Wow!!! So much fun!!! I love Spring and this quilt is so pretty!!! I would love to have it next winter to remember Spring will be coming back!!! Thank You

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  54. Jeanne GwinMarch 30, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    I will be there with you. It is slow enough that I shouldn't have a problem staying caught up. I am so excited.

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  55. sue bennettMarch 30, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Kaaren,

    You know I will be there... I love this.. Thanks so much.

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  56. Pam in ILMarch 30, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Birds, bunnies, spring -- Love It! So looking forward to your BOM.

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  57. JaneMarch 30, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Oh it's beautiful!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!! :-)

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  58. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Oh my goodness, Karen! How absolutely adorable! Yes, Yes! I am definitely going to join in on the fun. Thank you so much!

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  59. Nancy in INMarch 31, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    It is so cute. I certainly hope to join in. Easter clothes are done and the grands have; I have one quilt due by June 13--grand's HS graduation and one due in July for birthday. Both have blocks done and one top is sewed together. New quilt here I come!!
    Thanks for doing this.

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  60. MaureenMarch 31, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Love it!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent. I will try to keep up.

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  61. sara March 31, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    It's beautiful!!
    Thanks and Happy Easter!!

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  62. BelénMarch 31, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Es precioso!!! Muchas gracias por compartir tus patrones.
    Besos

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  63. JubamaMarch 31, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    superbe !!! merci Kaaren !

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  64. Joy BurkhartMarch 31, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Hi Kaaren!

    This has me so excited, I even blogged about it! My last post was in July last year.

    http://tomorrowsmemorieskjlb.blogspot.com/2013/03/easter-and-bom-link.html

    Thank you for this wonderful BOM/ROM! :)

    xoxo
    Joy

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  65. Pieced PastimesMarch 31, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Hi Kaaren,
    Stopping by to wish you a Very Happy Easter!
    Suzanne
    Pieced Pastimes
    PS - Your new BOM/ROM is wonderful!

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  66. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Oh What a lovely quilt -- Yes Yes - I will be back on Monday to start rowing along with all..
    Thanks for the wonderful patterns you design and share.
    MaryLou
    Fun4Me1249@aol.com

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  67. CindyMarch 31, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Oh Kaaren, it's beautiful! You are a talent ! I will be doing machine appliqué since I do not do much by hands anymore with my arthritic hands. You have outdone yourself! I'm always in awe of your work! Thank you for being such a blessing to so many. God bless you.

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  68. DebbieMarch 31, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your craft.

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  69. SydMarch 31, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I love, love, love, what you've designed. Anxiously awaiting the first download tomorrow. Thank you so much for your generosity.

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  70. QuiltgalMarch 31, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I am looking forward to it.

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  71. LynnMarch 31, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Oh my gosh Kaaren.....you are tempting me to start a new project!

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  72. Brigitte CMarch 31, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Je serai ravie de participer à cette belle aventure. Merci de la partager avec nous. Bises Brigitte

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  73. СветланаMarch 31, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    What a beautiful quilt, and rabbits! thanks

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  74. MariaMarch 31, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    thank you for this project ;)
    ciao Maria

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  75. Janet O.March 31, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    So very cute, Kaaren. I will have to enjoy this action from the sidelines, as I have "over joined" this year. It is a wonderful pattern! How generous of you to do this!

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  76. Kindred QuiltsMarch 31, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    What a beauty you are sharing with us! I'm over extended on commitments, so I'll be watching everyone's progress on this... jealously, I'm sure!

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  77. Jenny of ElefantzApril 1, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Kaaren, that is absolutely beautiful!!

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  78. KarenApril 1, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    a resounding yes!! I just love this quilt...you are such a dear to share your talent with us all! Can't wait to get started.

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  79. MargotApril 2, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Thank you Kaaren, it's so pretty.

    hugs

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  80. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Hi Kaaren, thanks for the quilt design! It is absolutely lovely!!!

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  81. PeggyinNOApril 2, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    What a great pattern! Thank you for sharing it with us. I will be saving it, and hopefully it will be on my to-do list soon!! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!

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  82. UnknownApril 7, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Hola Kaaren ,es preciosa la colcha, estaba esperando que propusieras de nuevo un nuevo Sal.gracias por compartir.Un abrazo

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  83. FleuretteMay 15, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Thank you so much Kaaren for another beautiful design. I thoroughly enjoyed making the Raggedy quilt. I'm starting the stitching on row one today.
    Many blessings,
    Fleurette.

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