Quilter's Cottage Sew Along Week 9 Finishing

Ever since Lori Holt’s new book, Quilter’s Cottage, came out, we’ve been swooning over the cover quilt. It’s a sweet reminder that home is where the heart is, so make it beautiful!

We’re celebrating the sewing spaces where imagination, fabric and dedication reside – the space that each of us inhabits that we can call our own Quilter’s Cottage. Whether it’s a sewing nook, a dedicated space, or a corner of the dining room, this is where the sewing magic happens and what the Quilter’s Cottage is all about!

We’re on to the big finish of the Quilter’s Cottage Sew Along!

Last week we finished up the Stash Buster block, the last block before putting the quilt top together. If you’re following along, that starts on Page 30.

This final week we put the top together – now it’s all ready to be quilted! For a peak at how our cover quilt got quilted, read on!

Let’s take one more look at the finished quilt and the other projects from the book.

Sewing Tips

The laundry line that runs above the quilter’s blocks is made from ric rac or Vintage Trim. It’s a good idea to attach this after your quilt has been quilted. Watch this short tutorial for some tips from Lori Holt on applying ric rac.

Who’s Sewing Along – Featured Quilters

Some of our awesome quilty friends have sewing along with us! Check out their social media and blogs to see their progress. Designer Lori Holt has been sharing updates on her blog, Bee in My Bonnet. Click on the photos to see in more detail.

Vickie (@crochetingvixen), Crocheting Vixen sewed hers with Prim by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. Her cottage has a cute pink roof that suits her style.

Beverly (@flamingotoes), Flamingo Toes sewed hers with Singing in the Rain, along with a few Riley Blake basics. This is such a cheerful little scene!

Fran (@sewbellasquiltcart), Sew Bella’s Quilt Cart sewed hers with several Lori Holt collections and basics by Riley Blake like Swiss Dots, Hashtag and Confetti Cottons. This quilt is a solid winner!

Kristie (@crosshatchquilts), Cross Hatch Quilts sewed hers with fabrics from Vintage Happy 2 and Farm Girl Vintage. The scene for the quilt photo is a breath of fresh air!

Jen Van Orman (@heritage.threads), Heritage Threads sewed her quilt from the range of Vivid Blossom basics by Christopher Thompson for Riley Blake Designs. The tan background and quilting pattern are so serene.

Gina Tell (@gina_tell_threadgraffiti) is sharing some photos of this quilt behind the scenes. Here is the cover quilt on the longarm machine getting this pretty daisy pantograph. Gina shares more over on her blog so be sure to check that out!

Special Giveaways

We’ve been giving away signed copies of Lori Holt’s books along with some other fun goodies, and today is the final giveaway.

Our contest winner is Vicky (@nanadjjmdrw) for the Stashbuster block that she shared. And she created her quilt in a fun color combo!

Vicky wins a signed copy of Farm Girl Vintage, a Granny’s House Enamel Happy Charm, and a Vintage Happy 2 Rolie Polie!

Thank you for joining us! That was a lot of fun! Now, what are you going to do with your quilt? Will you decorate with it or gift it to a loved one or neighbor?

Please join us in Kimberly’s Stitch Squad, our online sewing community, and be sure to hashtag your finished quilts with #QuiltersCottageBook on Instagram so we can see and share your work! Get updates from Lori Holt on her blog, Bee in My Bonnet, her YouTube Channel, and on Instagram.

Happy Quilting!