Answering some questions...

We've had some questions about the free block/project contest. (I really need to come up with a good name for this. Any ideas?) Anyway - here are answers to some questions you may be having:

We are picturing the projects as finished pieces, not unfinished blocks. Keep in mind, though, thatyour "project" doesn't necessarily need to be a quilt. It certainly can be a quilt! But if you wanted to embellish an apron, or tea towel, or pillow, or garment, or whatever else you can think of - that could work too. Imagine your project in a book, inspiring another quilter to use the pattern the way you did!

We welcome entries from outside of the US. The deadline remains the same - there will be time to get your project to us for photography.

You may use any applique method you prefer.

If you have other questions, let us know and we'll do our best to answer them quickly.

Happy stitching!

Becky and Linda

Anna asked a good question - Yes, you will get your project back if it is chosen for publication. We might need to hold onto it for several weeks - that is up to C&T. They need the actual projects in hand to check color.