BERNINA Corporate Blog -Yes, we’re doing it again! After two amazing Quilt Alongs, it’s time for part three:
In June, the third Sugaridoo X BERNINA Quilt Along will begin.
In this blog post, I can tell you all about it: what we’re going to make, which techniques we’ll be using, the first important dates, and of course, what you can win by participating.
Between the Lines
We officially announce: Between the Lines. A modern, fresh QAL with free patterns and videos!
The quilt we’ll be making consists of 9 rows and measures 55 x 66 inches, approximately 137 x 165 cm.
We’ll be using various techniques. Foundation Paper Piecing will be included, my favorite technique. But we’ll also be working with sewing quarter circles, traditional piecing, and strip piecin.
Join the QAL!
Just like in the first Sugaridoo BERNINA QAL, each block in this quilt will be made multiple times. The beauty of this is that you’ll see progress in each row! The last block will go better than the first because you’ll be repeating the same technique.
For each row, you’ll find the written patterns here on the blog. And for each row, I’ll create a YouTube video on the Sugaridoo YouTube channel. So, I’ll guide you step by step in making this quilt.
Never sewn quarter circles before? No problem! I’ll guide you from making the template to sewing the row together. You won’t need a special ruler for this.
Would you like to receive updates as soon as the blog posts and videos are online?
Sign up here for the QAL for free!
You can use this button on Instagram to show other quilters that you’re participating. (Save the image below to your phone to share it on social media.)
In this video, you’ll see more of the quilt, and I’ll talk about the quilt along:
Fabric kits
Between the Lines is designed with the first Sugaridoo fabric line. The fabrics from the Robo Boogie collection are now available in stores. For this Quilt Along, you can participate with one of the two kits. Of course, you can also use your own fabrics.
Rainbow
The first option is the kit for the cheerful Rainbow Quilt. This kit consists of a bundle of 20 fat quarters and 5 yards of background fabric.
Green + Teal
The second option is this fresh quilt with Green and Teal. This kit contains 8 half meters, 2 fat quarters, and 5 yards of background fabric.
Important dates
On May 16, we will announce all the important dates for the QAL in a blog post. Along with a coloring page for the QAL and details for the first giveaway.
We can reveal that the first pattern of the QAL will be posted on June 6.
Giveaways
And now the giveaways. This is really fantastic to share with you. By participating in this QAL, you have the chance to win one of the three BERNINA 475 QE sewing machines!
Additionally, Mettler is giving away an incredibly beautiful thread box at the beginning of the Quilt Along.
Furthermore, during the QAL, we will raffle off 3x a Sugaridoo Happy Notes book, 3x a Sugaridoo surprise package, and 1x a BERNINA ruler set.
So, besides gaining experience, improving your technique, and making a super beautiful quilt, you also have the chance to win all these wonderful prizes!
Till soon!
I’m really looking forward to working on this quilt together in June. Let me know you’re joining in a message below or by tagging @Sugaridoo on Instagram.
Groetjes,
Irene
I have just signed up for this quiltalong with Irene and am now going to look at fabrics. The Robo Boogie fabrics are just beautiful and the rainbow colours really appeal. Thanks so much. I am now very much looking forward to June! Hello everyone from Melbourne, Australia.
I love doing Irene’s quilt alongs! She is like sunshine and such a positive and calm teacher. I always learn and stretch myself without even realizing. Can’t wait for June now!
My kit arrived yesterday…the fabrics are so pretty!
Yes,I‘m in! The hardest part now will be to decide on the colour … Can’t wait!
Just ordered my fabric. Can’t wait for another great quilt along with Irene.
I am ready to jump into another great QAL with Irene and Bernina!
I am looking forward to doing the … Between the Lines quilt along with Sugaridoo. Thank you Bernina for teaming up with Sugaridoo on this project.
Looking forward to the new QAL and learning lots of new techniques.Thank you Irene and BERNINA.
I love the idea of a “rows” quilt using different techniques. Since there will be a month between each row, perhaps I will actually be able to keep up! LOL
Yes! Going on a slower pace will help keep things manageable.
Looking forward to something new with the lovely Irene. ☺️
I’ve never done a sew along and will be away on the start date hope that will not be a problem. I’m looking for forward to learning new techniques (for me) like paper piecing I’ve been quilting since 2017 ( self taught via YouTube). I’m not sure what fabrics but I’ll be ready when the time comes. Also I sew and quilt on a Bernina which I love it would be great to have another machine when my other one is being used for quilting.
I’ve never done a QAL, but am looking forward to it!
I am looking forward to my first QAL with @Sugaridoo and @Bernina.
So exciting that you’re joining in Deborah!
I am looking forward to this QAL!
I’m in, again. Loved the first Sugaridoo Bernina QAL! So excited! 😁
Can’t wait to start this qal so many interesting techniques got my kit ready
So excited to begin this QAL. I just love the Robo Boogie fabric line and have already all the fabrics to begin…FQ bundle, background, binding AND the backing 😁! Congrats to you Irene @Sugaridoo on your first fabric line. Can’t wait to start and so excited for a chance to win some amazing prizes…a new Bernina @Bernina 🤤…oh yes!
Thank you very much Lynn! You sound prepared 😀 Perfect. Really looking forward to starting this QAL
I’m excited for this QAL! The half-circle row in the rainbow scheme has a zig-zag now instead of the straight line shown on your website and in the teal quilt. Is this a recent change or an option? I am thinking about bright jewel tones on a darker background, maybe a medium gray.
Well spotted! There was a change in the pattern design of that row 🙂 Excited that you’re going to quilt along.
I am sew looking forward to this QAL with @Sugaridoo and @Bernina.