BERNINA Corporate Blog -Would you like to join me for a year-long project sewing old patchwork blocks? If so, come and take part in the new quilt-along here on the BERNINA blog. I am going to be sewing a patchwork sampler with you!
I will show you a wide range of beautiful old patchwork blocks that you don’t see very often, in a loose chronological order, here on the BERNINA blog. You can then sew them yourself. At the end, I’ll show you how to turn them into a patchwork sampler.
The quilt-along is taking place on the German and the English BERNINA blog. At the end, prize draws will be held for both German-speaking and English-speaking participants for the chance to win a BERNINA 570 QE (NEW)! Isn’t that great?
Old Block Quilt-Along
The project is called: Old Block Quilt-Along.
This is the name that will appear when I post the patchwork blocks for the sampler on the BERNINA blog in the future. And to enable you to find the beautiful pieces for this quilt-along all in one place, there is an overview page here:
Old Block Quilt-Along – overview of all the posts
You can start the quilt-along whenever you want, as all the posts are available at any time. You only need to stick to a timing if you want to take part in the prize draw at the end.
Structure of the quilt-along
The instructions will appear here on the blog at various intervals. It’s best to stop by regularly or subscribe to the blog newsletter to stay up to date!
- The quilt will comprise a minimum of 12 blocks
- The quilt-along starts next week
- Further posts will appear at various intervals, with at least 1 block every month. This will usually be at the beginning of the month
- The last post will be published in March 2022
- The closing date for the prize draw is April 30, 2022
So it starts soon! The first post of the quilt-along will appear in one week, on April 7th .
In the quilt-along blog posts, I’ll give you a little background information on each block, and of course detailed, illustrated instructions.
The blocks will come in different sizes, so don’t be surprised. In the end, everything will fit together wonderfully! Once we’ve made a few blocks for the patchwork sampler, I’ll discuss possible layouts with you here on the blog.
Just a quick heads up: The sampler will have a maximum size of 150 x 200 cm (60¨ x 80¨). That is unless you want to add your own blocks to your sampler and make it bigger.
Material for the patchwork sampler
You will find more detailed information about the material in the next post. The approximate material requirements are as follows:
- For the top, you will need around 18 to 20 different fat quarters; that’s about 4.5 to 5 m of fabric (or 5-5.5 yards)
- For the background fabric, I would also recommend around 4.5 m (5 yards) of fabric (for a width of 110 cm/43¨).
The amount is calculated generously. But you will see that, due to the various techniques we are going to use together, there is also quite a bit of waste.
What are we going to sew?
The banner below gives you a rough idea of what the blocks we will all be sewing will look like.
You can use this banner on your blog or post it on your Facebook and Instagram channels to let all your quilting friends know that you are taking part in the quilt-along.
Click here to view the graphic in full size.
Feel free to use the logo on your channels!
The block in the background of the banner is called “Brides Bouquet”. We’ll start our quilt-along with it next week.
What is a patchwork sampler?
At the start of the blog post, I said that we would be turning our patchwork blocks into a quilt. This type of quilt is called a patchwork sampler. ‘Sample’ can mean a ‘test specimen’, ‘example’ or ‘trial’.
Patchwork samplers are made up of many different patchwork blocks, patterns and techniques. They are a great way of learning new sewing techniques and using up your scraps of fabric!
An example of a sampler quilt is my “Skill Builder – 6 Heads 12 Blocks Quilt-Along” from 2019. Five friends and I wrote instructions for one patchwork block each month. At the end, we provided a pattern for joining the blocks together. This is what the sampler looked like:
Prize draw – how can you take part?
At the end of the quilt-along, there will be a prize draw with the chance to win a great prize:
BERNINA is giving away two BERNINA 570 QE sewing machines in a prize draw for all those who have completed the quilt top. One machine will go to a reader of the English blog and the other to a reader of the German blog.
To enter the prize draw, you will need to post a picture showing your finished quilt top. Pictures can be uploaded to Instagram or Facebook. Make sure to use the hashtag #BERNINAOldBlockSampler to ensure you are entered!
Your work will then be shown at the following links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/berninaoldblocksampler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/berninaoldblocksampler
If you don’t have an Instagram profile, you can enter by uploading pictures of your quilt to the community section of the BERNINA blog. When uploading to the community section, select “Old Block Quilt-Along” in the “Campaign” drop-down list:
Selecting the campaign in the community section
The winners will be selected at random. If you post on all three channels (Facebook, Instagram and on the blog), you will increase your chances of winning.
What should the pictures show?
- To take part in the prize draw at the end of the quilt-along, you have to post a picture of the finished quilt top.
- The quilt top must have been sewn according to the instructions.
- The sampler must contain at least 12 blocks from the quilt-along.
- You are free to choose the color of the fabrics and threads.
- The quilt does not have to be bound or quilted yet.
You can also use the hashtag #BERNINAOldBlockSampler to show the intermediate stages on Instagram or Facebook. I am looking forward to seeing lots of pictures of your blocks. You can also show your blocks in the community section of the block blog!
Recap
Wow, that was a lot of information all at once. Here is a quick recap
- The quilt-along starts on April 2, 2021.
- An overview of all the posts will stay permanently available here: Old Block Quilt-Along
- To participate in the prize draw for the main prize, a picture of the finished quilt top must be posted on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #BERNINAOldBlockSampler by April 30th, 2022 at the latest.
- You can also enter by uploading an image to the blog community.
- Sign up for the blog newsletter to receive the latest updates.
- You are welcome to use the banner provided above to show that you are taking part in the quilt-along.
- Post pictures of your blocks on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #BERNINAOldBlockSampler. Share your blocks and intermediate stages in the community section of the blog! I look forward to seeing your pictures.
Are you in?
Best wishes,
Andrea
Terms and conditions of participation in the prize draw
As with previous quilt-alongs on the BERNINA blog, the following conditions apply to this quilt-along:
- Acceptance of the conditions mentioned in the post above is a necessary precondition for participation in the prize draw.
- To enter the prize draw, you must upload pictures of your finished quilt top (sewn according to the instructions in the quilt-along) to the community section of the BERNINA blog or on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #BERNINAOldBlockSampler by April 30th, 2022 and you must have included at least 12 blocks in your patchwork sampler.
- All readers of the German and English BERNINA blogs are eligible to participate. BERNINA employees and their relatives are not permitted to participate.
- The prize winners will be selected from among the participants in a prize draw. The prize draw will take place in May 2022. The exact date will be announced on the blog.
- The winners will then be notified within seven days. You will be notified via your social media profile (if you participate via Instagram) or by email (if your email address is known). We are not responsible for failure to receive or late delivery of the notification.
- If, for any reason, the winner is unable or otherwise not entitled to accept the prize, we do not guarantee that an alternative prize or replacement can be offered. The prize cannot be paid out in cash and the right to the prize cannot be transferred.
- If no response to the prize notification is received within 7 days, the prize will be forfeited. If no response is received within 7 days, a new winner will be drawn immediately.
- The main prize, the BERNINA 570 QE, must be collected by the winner from a nearby BERNINA dealer. In order to ensure the delivery of the prizes, the winners must provide their name and address details correctly upon notification. They also agree that their address details can be passed on to their local BERNINA dealer for the further processing of the prize. If this is not done, the prize cannot be delivered and a new winner will be drawn immediately.
- We reserve the right to suspend or cancel this competition, or to change the procedure or rules, at any time. The draw decision is final.
Hello,I tried to register (create an account) into the community section of the Bernina blog but unfortunately I get an “access denied “ response. I want to create the account in order to post my quilt next month and be eligible to the draw.Merci,Brigitte
Dear Brigitte,
You first have to create an account on this page: BERNINA Blog Registering
Afterwards you should be able to create a post in the community section. I am not sure what you did to get an “access denied” message, but I hope you can successfully create an account with the link above. If not, please answer again to this comment and I can assist you with creating an account.
Kind regards, Ramona from BERNINA International
I have a question about the contest. I’m nearing completion of my blocks and am playing with layout. I’ve made about 30 blocks from the QAL (a couple repeats of ones I liked) and replaced two I didn’t care for with some simple HST blocks. Now I’m worried that I might be disqualified for incorporating other blocks into my finished quilt top? I do feel like it will be in the *spirit* of the QAL, with more than 30 blocks from it, but will adding in a couple extra blocks ruin my chances of winning that dream machine? Thanks for any insight! I’m loving this challenge so far and learning so much along the way.
Is there a way to be notified when new blocks come out?
Dear Cindy,
Yes, there is! You can subscribe to the Blog Newsletter, and you will be notified every week of new posts and Blocks of the QAL 🙂
Just follow this link: https://www.bernina.com/blog-newsletter-en
Kind regards, Ramona from BERNINA International
I’m trying to join this quilt-along, on 10.24.21. I know that I have missed uch of it, but this is exactly what I’ve been looking for in my next project. Love those vintage blocks so very much! Is there anyone with whom I can correspond a bit? I’m Patricia Kendel and have completed 4 quilts, am probably intermediate and would learn so much, as well as doing something I’m incredibly passionate about. My email is [email protected]. Thanks for any/all contact.
Yes… I am as of today(10-7-21) starting this “#BERNINAOldBlockSampler” quilt along! Thanks for putting this together for all of us interested in making nice quilts.
Hi, This was a fun and challenging project. I know this one is over with now, but, I would like to ask for a permission to enter my Bernina Old Block Sampler Quilt in a AQS juried quilt show if possible.
I need written permission from the pattern maker to do this, I believe. Thanks for your assistance.
Sincerely, Deb
Dear Deborah,
Sharing and showing the work you did at the quilt show would be fabulous indeed. It’s best you contact the maker of the Old Block Quilt Along directly, which is Andrea from Quiltmanufaktur. She is a German Quilter, but I believe you can also write her in English. If you go to her website, you can find symbols on the right for different contact methods – be it Email or Social Media. Best contact her directly and ask for written permission. If you cann0t reach her, let me know and I will contact her as well.
Kind regards, Ramona
Yes, I’m in, a little late ( its October, 2021). Happy to learn the instructions will continue to be available.
Quero muito participar….posso começar agora?Agradeço.Luna
I would like to join the quilt along.
A late starter!
I look forward to having a go at your selection of blocks. I won’t be in the running for the prize unfortunately as my intention is to have ‘not-quite-orphan’ blocks in a variety of colours so they can be incorporated into gifts for particular favourite people of mine. So I need to make them is colours to suit the recipients! The tricky part – apart from the dreaded Y seams, will be to sew in colours which are not my natural choice.
Hopefully, I’m in. I have the fabric, but maybe not the time…I’m from Alberta, Canada.
You have over a year to take part in the raffle, and the posts will stay on the blog afterwards. I hope you will find some time to create something beautiful with the fabric!
Thanks Ramona. I’ve found some amazing fabric and have completed 2 of the blocks so far.
Hello Ramona,Help – I have uploaded part one and put ‘part1’ as the tag and don’t know if that is correct, then added part 2 but I can’t go back to part 1 if I want to change anything. Still don’t understand how TAG works. I have now deleted the Part 1 and had to upload new ones, so there are comments and no photos. I thought I could click on the SELECT PROJECT and all that I have uploaded would be listed. This is all I have after uploading my new one.
Dear ippy,
I am not sure if I understand the issue with the tags correctly. But I did see when I click on your profile, that not just the first Block, but also the Sugaridoo Projects of you dont have pictures anymore. Feel free to upload these pictures on a service like OneDrive, Dropbox or wetransfer and send me the link. I will reupload them for you. Make sure you name the pictures in a way that I know which one belongs to which post. I hope that would solve it for you?
Best regards, Ramona
Thanks Ramona for your quick reply.
My problem is that I don’t know what I need to write in the TAG part. If you can help me there I should manage.
I have tried some options, but obviously not working the way I’d expect.
If I wanted to edit the new and SUGARIDOO posts, I won’t be able to as it’s only the current heading that will come up. I tried to delete whole posts, but there are no options there.
You can leave out the TAG part, its not important and doesnt have a big effect. But what you should always do is choose the Old Block Quilt Along in the Campaign, otherwhise it wont be shown in the QAL Community section. I change this for your second block – So you can see it now in the Community section. You can try and do this for your first Block on your own or let me know if I should select it for you. I could also delete the whole posts if you want to write them anew.
Apologies for not replying sooner Ramona.
I have tried, but can’t bypass the TAG so had to put something in, even a full stop, comma lets me continue but then the latest ‘new Project’ is the only heading I will see. I can’t edit old ones now once a new one is added.
Oh, I thought I had done it correctly and chosen the old block!
I think I’ll restart it all again thanks. So you will clear everything and I will I have to join again or will it be a blank canvas and I will just start adding? Ramona.
Are the instructions for the 6 Heads 12 Blocks Quilt-Along from 2019 (shown above) available? Please advise
Dear Vanessa,
The 6 Heads 12 Blocks Quilt-Along was a collaboration from our German Author Andrea and 5 of her quilting collegues. I can only provide you with the German page for it – But maybe with the help of Google translate and a bit of experience you would be able to sew it anyway. 🙂
Click here to be redirected.
Best regards, Ramona from BERNINA International
I am so disappointed! Where is block number 2? The Sugaridoo QAL was so well organised and this one seems to have fallen at the second hurdle for British quilters.
Dear Ruth,
The author of this QAL is from Germany, so as soon as she finished writing the German article, we start the translation and review process. The Sugaridoo QAL was written by an English speaking author, so there was no need for a translation and everything was faster. My collegue is currently in the finish line and the 2nd block will be published in a few hours.
We are excited to see how everyone is eager to sew the second block and thank you for your patience!
Kind regards, Ramona from BERNINA International.
Thank you for your reply Ramona.
Ruth
You are welcome 🙂 We are working on optimizing the workflow so that we can hand in the posts earlier to translations. Hopefully this will save a bit of waiting time and frustration.
Buenas tardesEstoy encantada de haberme suscrito a este blog, veo que a mucha gente le gusta el patchwork como a mi, por eso estoy tan ilusionada de hacer este quilt y saber que hay mas gente por el mundo que esta haciendo los mismo bloques antiguos, es muy entretenido, ya estoy esperando que salga el segundo block, muchas gracias por esta idea
I’m sorry to appear so ignorant, but like many others, am finding the procedures for this QAL confusing. I already have signed up for Bernina Newsletters but am I to understand you have to sign up separately for this QAL? I used the link above and ended up being signed up for Bernina New Zealand. What?? I don’t live in New Zealand. I guess it won’t matter so long as I get the notifications of new blocks. Speaking of which … it appears there is a second block but nothing mentioned about it in the regular Bernina newsletters I receive. Also, I completed the first block and posted to Instagram using #BERNINAOldBlockSampler, but my block does not appear on the Instagram page. It is on my page and people have “liked” it. Will it be included in the competition if it does not appear on the Instagram page? And why did it not appear? I’m a very new Instagram user. Should the hashtag be the first thing in the photo’s label? I put it at the end of my photo notes. Should I re-post it to FAcebook just to be sure? Sorry for so many questions. I just want to do things the correct way. Thank you.
Dear Pam, you are always welcome to ask your questions!
-The sign up for the Newsletter is only to notify you of new blocks and other content on the BERNINA Blog, not for taking part in the raffle. I am unsure of why you recieve the New Zealand Newsletter, but in order to make sure you get your countries newsletter, you can do the following:
1. Go to bernina.com and select your country by clicking on the “Change Country” option at the top right of the website. This will tell the website which countries newsletter sign up it has to show you.
2. Open the newsletter registration form anew: Newsletter Sign-Up
3. check in the URL if the correct country’s short is shown (f.e. en-US for Englisch – USA)
4. If its correct, you can sign up for the newsletter again and will recieve your contries newsletter.
– In order to take part in the price draw at the end of the QAL, either post your finished Top in the community section of the BERNINA blog, or use the #BERNINAOldBlockSampler on Facebook or instagram. If you do this, you will automaticly be part of the price draw, there is no need to sign up additionally.
– I already answered comments asking about the second block in previews comments. Since the author is from Germany, we first need to translate the german article. This takes a few days to translate and review, so please be patient. This is also why it wasnt in the newsletter yet – it will be next week.
– Regarding your post not showing on instagram: First, check in your post if there are no spelling mistakes in your hashtag. If the tag is correct, you might have to switch from the “Top” posts to “recent” posts where all posts are shown instead a selection of the top posts with this #
– It does not matter if the # is the first thing you write in your post or the last thing. As long as its there, its fine 🙂
– As I already mentioned, the single blocks wont count in the competition – it is the picture of the finished top which will enter you into the price draw when you post it with the #
– You are free to post on several plattforms – if you want, you can post it on facebook additionally.
Hope this helps to clear some questions!
Best regards, Ramona from BERNINA International
When I look at https://blog.bernina.com/en/tag/overview-patchwork-old-block-quilt-along/?filter=date there is only the introduction for the start (“who’s in?”) and the instructions for the first block, Bride’s Bouquet. Where can I find the instructions for the second block, Quilter’s Delight? Danke.
Dear traycee, since Andrea from Quiltmanufaktur who is guiding this Quilt- Along is from Germany, the German blog is published first and we have to translate it into English afterwards. Thank you for waiting while our translator is working on it 🙂
Ramona from BERNINA International.
Hi all. I’ve completed block 1 Bride’s Bouquet and eagerly await the instructions for block 2. I can see Instagram uploads of what would appear to be the next block. Am I missing a link somewhere?
Same here, I cannot find the instructions anywhere, but the Instagram post from quiltmanufaktur (Andrea) seems to indicate she has already shared them.
quiltmanufaktur
Weiter geht’s mit dem BERNINA Old Block Sampler ✂️
Auf dem BERNINA Blog stelle ich dir heute den ‚Quilter‘s Delight‘ vor ? Freu mich schon auf die vielen, schönen, neuen Blöcke! (
It continues with the BERNINA Old Block Sampler ✂️ On the BERNINA blog today I am introducing you to the ‘Quilter’s Delight’ ? I’m looking forward to the many beautiful, new blocks!)
Dear Ruth, since Andrea from Quiltmanufaktur who is guiding this Quilt- Along is from Germany, the German blog is published first and we have to translate it into English afterwards. Of cause you are free to check the German blog for the pattern and already start before we post it here. Thank you for waiting while our translator is working on it 🙂
Ramona from BERNINA International.
Hello Ramona, My name is Karen and I’m in for this quilt along. I live in New Zealand and look forward to new old-patchwork-blocks each month. Thankyou.
Dear Karen, a very warm welcome to you! Im excited to see you want to join the quilt-along and wish you a lot of fun with it 🙂
Best regards, Ramona
I want to play too! This sounds like a great project to explore blocks I haven’t seen in a while. Thank you for doing this for us.
Dear Eileen, I am happy Andreas Quilt Along is inspiring you to explore!
Happy sewing!
Yes I will join from Adelaide, Australia, sounds like fun. I like the idea of keeping old blocks current.
Dear Maxine,
Thank you for joining and I am excited to see how your blocks are going to turn out!
Greetings from Seattle, WA area… do you need any volunteer ‘pattern testers’ for future blocks? I have been a quilter for *many* years. Maybe there are some suggestions I could offer (like the 1″ test square, straight of grain on pattern templates, spray starching, etc) that could simplify future blocks.
Dear Gina, thank you very much for offering to test the patterns! The patterns are created by Andrea from Germany. I will forward her your offer 🙂
Kind regards, Ramona from BERNINA International
Hello, my quilting sisters. Linda is my name; Cincinnati, OH, USA is my home.I am looking forward to this fun learning time with you all sewing the Bernina Old Block Sampler.
Is there an actual Facebook page for this. Or do we post on our own timeline with hashtags. And will that somehow allow it to post to the blog or instagram.
Dear Iunaruna, there is no facebook page dedicated to this, however, if you just write a post on your own timeline and use the #BERNINAOldBlockSampler we and others will see the posts dedicated to that #.
Same with instagram.
For the blog, you can create a new project in the community section as described.
Good day. I am the Dealer in Nelspruit, South Africa. I would like to make all the blocks for fun to join
Dear Heila,
Fantastic to hear from you! I am very curious to see what your Old Block Quilt will look like in the end. Have you seen the post with the first block? It is here:
https://blog.bernina.com/en/2021/04/sewing-old-block-quilt-along-part-1/#comment-26895
Happy sewing and greetings from Switzerland.
Old Block Sampler QAL – I have now added a new Project and noticed it shows posts from the Sugaridoo Qal, is this correct? Can you tell me how to delete old and new posts should I want to? Not sure if the ‘tag’ is done correctly!
Dear ippy, you posted it correctly, no mistakes there!
It shows the Sugaridoo posts on the side because it shows the latest article by the author. So if the Sugaridoo is what you postet before, then thats what everyone will see in that window. With your next post, your Old Block will be shown on the side.
Many thanks for the explanation Ramona and glad I have posted correctly. [Hope I can manage to ‘tag’ all the others correctly as I know I didn’t on the Sugaridoo]
The Facebook page does not seem to allow access/postings… am I doing something incorrectly? I thought I ‘joined’ it…https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/berninaoldblocksampler
Dear Gina,
I just tested it, if you write an ordinary post and add the hashtag, it will show op on the #berninaoldblocksampler page. It might take a moment until you can see your post there.
Straight of Grain does not seem to be marked on the pattern pieces. Your blocks might be more flat and less ‘wavy’ if you look at the block diagram, note the outside edges of the pieces, and mark them ‘straight of grain.’
Dear Gina,
Thank you for pointing this out, I will let Andrea now so she can might add the straight of grain in the next pattern.
It would be helpful if the instructions were also available in a downloadable pdf format. Then I could print them, highlight important information, mark off my progress, take notes/etc without going back and forth to my computer screen. Thank you for your consideration.
Dear Gina,
You can always print a Blog post by:
– On Windows: Press CRTL+P to open the print options window
– Depending on the browser, press on “…” or something different in order to choose Print
– If this doesnt work, you could mark the post, copy it to a Word file, adjust it if needed, then print it
Hope this helps!
hi there, the first block does not appear on the English blog, yet it is already on the German blog, do we use google translate and work from the German blog or does the English version of the quilt along start later?
The block will publish this afternoon, so just a little longer!
ok great thank you, I had already signed up for an online German language course… lol
Oh, so you could put that knowledge to good use! And with the Quilt-along going for a year, I am sure it will be easier to understand with every month 😉
Should be starting soon. Anyone received any emails about when the QAL will be live?
The block will publish this afternoon, so just a little longer!
Thank you Ramona for your speedy reply. Just checked the website and it’s there. ?
Still not received an email, BUT, I did get it on your website. I did sign up to the qal.
Do you mean an email newsletter about the new block? Have you checked your spam folder? I will check with my collegue if the mail was already sent out.
I only received the very first Newsletter – Start of the Old Block Quilt-Along! Who’s in?
Didn’t receive an email with the Part 1.
At least I know I can have the website for backup.
I cant see a reason why you would recieve the first, but not the second newsletter with the part 1. Let me know in case you dont recieve the newsletter with part 2 next month!
Will do Ramona. Thank you.
I have tried multiple times to sign up for the blog emails, with absolutely no luck. I have emailed Bernina with no response. It should not be this hard to join a BOM. It appears I am not the only one having problems, and yes I have checked my junk/spam mail box. Some help or response would be appreciated please.
Dear Donna,
There seems to be an issue in the Newsletter system so it doesnt send you the confirmation email. Our admin is currently absent, but I have notified him to manually enter your email-adress for recieving the blog newsletter. Until he can solve this issue, please check the blog for new quilt blocks every now and then. The first Block will be aviable today!
Sorry for the inconveniance and thank you for your patience.
Best regards, Ramona from BERNINA International
Thank you so much for your assistance, it is sincerely appreciated. Really excited to join this BOM
You are welcome! And in case you havent seen it: The first block just went live 😉
I want to join in to Old Blog Sampler but do not find the place to do it. Have tried to find the plan of the blok, but did not happen. hope you can help with some link I can come in. Best wishes! Aune
She says above that the first post will be here, on the Bernina blog, on 7 April. That will be on 2 days! Make sure you are signed up with Bernina to receive the blog emails and you will see the posts on the email once a month.
this is the longest wait for April 7 since I am seeing the international blocks already!!!!
So it says April 2 is the start. Is there a recommended color way, I read 18 to 20 fat quarters ? are the following posts with instructions to come in a newsletter? or do we have to keep checking back for blog posts?thank you , Teresa
Dear Teresa,
There is no recommened color way, you can choose your own color theme. The blocks will be blogposts and will be mentioned in the newsletter every time a new one is available. So you can either keep checking back for blog posts, or register for the blog newsletter here and get notified every time. Let me know if you have more questions!
Best wishes, Ramona from BERNINA International
Ramona, quick question re ‘tags’ as I’m not too sure how to do this.After completing the first one, would I just add a 1 or a name then upload?Adding the second name (& so on) do I also add the first one to link them together – do I put a comma after each one I tag?
Dear ippy,
I am not quiet sure what you mean. But in general, you can choose the name of your project yourself, as well as which tags you want to use. After each tag, you put a comma. For example:
#BERNINAOldBlockSampler, myfirstquilt, quilt-along
Hope this helps!
Thanks Ramona. Hard to describe, but think I may understand it now. I just wanted all the pictures I may add all to be linked, from start to finish.
So when I add a new one, I would also add all the other names I’ve given them followed by a comma. Will give it a try. ??
1. Will we be able to VIEW a version of the FINISHED sampler before we start? I was surprised to read that the photo on the class intro was from a 2019 quilt-a-long.2. Will the instructions also be in INCHES for US participants? All my rulers and templates are in inches; not metric.
Dear Gina,
1. No, we do not have a photo of the finished sampler.
2. I notified Jasmin to include inch measurements in the coming instructions. Otherwhise, you can use an cm to inch converter. I love this little tool, it already helped me a lot when using patterns from the other system!
Best wishes, Ramona from BERNINA International
Well measurements be in inches too?
I now feel for those people in last QAL it was only inches. now it my be my turn to convert.
Dear sylv,
I just added the inches and yards in this post so you have an estimate about how much fabric you would need. Jasmin will add inches to the upcoming instructions.
Happy sewing! Ramona from BERNINA International
Hi, just wanted to know whether I can take part from South Africa. The prize is a huge carrot!! 🙂 Regards Simone
Hello Simone,
You are welcome to join from South Africa! Happy Sewing!
How & where do I sign up?
Dear Debi,
As written above, you do not need to sign up in order to take part. All you have to do is post your finished top in one or more ways described in the post:
To enter the prize draw, you must upload pictures of your finished quilt top (sewn according to the instructions in the quilt-along) to the community section of the BERNINA blog or on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #BERNINAOldBlockSampler by April 30th, 2022 and you must have included at least 12 blocks in your patchwork sampler.
If you are asking where you sign ob for the blog Newsletter, then you can click here.
Best wishes, Ramona from BERNINA International
what is the create your project section for? this quilt along or just something your working on?Thank youTeresa
Dear Teresa,
For both! You can either show what projects you are working on, or show us your Quilt along progress.
– When you create a new project and you want to show your progress of the quilt along, choose the “Old Block Quilt-Along” in the dropdown of campaign, and your project will be shown in the Old Block Quilt-Along section!
– If you want to post a project different from the Quilt-Along, just leave the campaign empty.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Ramona from BERNINA International
Can you give the measurements in inches too, please?
Dear Marsha,
I just added the inches and yards in this post so you have an estimate about how much fabric you would need. Jasmin will add inches to the upcoming instructions.
Happy sewing! Ramona from BERNINA International
Jasmin, this is exciting. I love your 2019 QAL. Are the instructions for it available?
Please disregard. I found it.
I love it, too! Where did you find it?
Thanks!
Exciting!!! Can’t wait to get started!
This is just the challenge I was looking for. My 790 and I are ready to go. Thank you for doing this. Roni, from Brookfield CT USA
Can’t wait to begin
So pleased to get your email and yes, I’ll definitely sign up to it. Intermediate – will give it a go ?
looking forward to this
Can’t wait. Loved the last one!
Will you be posting the block patterns monthly?
Dear Paulette,
That is correct, there will be at least one new block each month.
As I have never done any quilting before I am really forward to good challenge. Will I be needing any special equipment?
Dear Peter,
Since Jasmin is in charge of the planing, I too will be surprised about whats coming 😉 I hope you will enjoy your first quilting challenge!
I will forward your comment to her so she can answer you. With easter this weekend, it might take until next week until she can tell you if you would need anything special.
Best wishes, Ramona from BERNINA International
Nor me!
Dear Peter and Elaine,
I just found that BERNINA USA made a great post on We all sew about how to make a quilt and Must Have tools for quilters. I cannot say yet which tools will be used for the Old Block Quilt Along, since we are working on the blocks, not the quilting itself, but still, these two articles are surely a great start! Just click on the linked titles in this comment.
Hope this helps!
How do you sign up? Sounds like fun. ✂️??
Dear Gloria,
You dont need to sign up:
To enter the prize draw, you must upload pictures of your finished quilt top (sewn according to the instructions in the quilt-along) to the community section of the BERNINA blog or on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #BERNINAOldBlockSampler by April 30th, 2022 and you must have included at least 12 blocks in your patchwork sampler.
So, as soon as you have finished your top, you can post a picture of your work how I mentioned above, and you will automaticly signed up 😉 If you dont want to miss any of the blocks, you can sign up for the Blog Newsleter here.
Happy sewing!
Ramona from BERNINA International
Do I understand correctly that difficulty is intermediate? Sylvia
Dear Sylvia,
Yes, you are correct, the difficulty is intermediate.
Best wishes, Ramona
I’ll give it a try. New for me.
How exciting! Happy sewing!