Please be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom so that you can see how to win a FREE pass to the Summer edition of INKspirations4U!
I thought I would do another quilt card to celebrate my new position on the OUTSTANDING design team of INKspirations4U! I am so EXCITED to be a part of this wonderful design team! Some of my favorite Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are on the team! SO FUN!!! I have so many ideas going through my head as to what tutorial to design especially for INK4U! I hope that you will RUN not walk but RUN over to see what everyone has in store for this fantastic Summer Edition! This also marks the 1 year anniversary of INK4U, so you will NOT want to miss out! Like it says above, I get to give away 2 memberships to my followers so after you see the brief instructions and pattern below, be sure to find out how to get your chance to win!
I actually spent some time looking on the internet for some quilting patterns. I wanted to do something different then the patterns that have been going around on cards. This card is a little smaller then the last one it is only 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 I did 4 squares across and 4 squares down.
I did use the Lattice Textured Impressions folder with my Big Shot again. I really like the way that it gives it that look of a real quilt. I used the white gel pen for the stitching. If you are going to do that I completely suggest that you do the white gel pen and then run it through the Big Shot. It is a bit of a headache if you do the "stitching" after you put it through the Big Shot.
I took some photos of how to do this pattern for you. As well as a drawn image of what pieces go where.
I do adhere it to grid paper to help keep things straight. Also if you have a 3/4" square punch it helps to keep things even straighter. I don't know why but I have the toughest time keeping the squares completely square when just cutting the paper with a paper cutter.
This pattern is 3x3 so I usually put snail adhesive on all the squares at once so that I can just focus on putting the pieces in place. Plus it seems faster when I do that. :)
As you can see from the pattern that I made for you, I also put letters on it so that maybe it would help a little more. I know that it helped me a bit so I could keep it straight of what I was doing. All those peices I sometimes forget what I am supposed to be putting where.
I used (8) Cherry Cobbler 3/4 x 3/4 squares, (4) Baja Breeze 3/4 x 3/4 squares, (4) DSP 3/4 x 3/4 squares
Cut all but the 4 corner squares in half from corner point to corner point. It also helps if you put everything where you want it on a different part of your grid paper first to see where you want things as well.
The layers as I put them on look like these, but you can put them on however it makes sense or is easier for you:
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3 and last corner parts
now put the white gel pen stitching on if you would like to. Then run through the Big Shot with your favorite texturing.
here are some more photos of the card that I did today
Now! The part that you have been waiting for! finding out how to Win one of 2 FREE passes to the Summer Edition of INKspirations 4U!
Easy Peasy Nice and EASY!
1. Become a fan of mine on FB - if you already are, you are half way there! To become a fan click this link : www.facebook.com/gettincrafty and click the LIKE button - easy :)
2. Leave me a comment on this posting of my blog telling me if you have a favorite quilt pattern :)
if you don't have a favorite pattern (you can always say the one I have here..hehe) that is okay! Still leave me a comment I love to hear from everyone!
On May 5th I will select 2 Winners via Random.org and send them off to Madeline over at INKspirations 4U - I can't wait to see who wins! I AM SO EXCITED to be part of the team! WOOHOO!
For all of you that may have been waiting for the Quilt Purse and Card tutorial - its all done :) You can get it either from my side bar under tutorials for sale - Or you can click HERE and it will take you to my project store :)
See you tomorrow with more fun stuff!
Until next time my friends!
Lovely card. This technique is really catching on. I have seen lots of great designs for quilting, but the one that comes to mind is the wedding ring design.
Thanks for the chance at the invitations.
Nancy S
Posted by: Nancy S | April 27, 2011 at 03:51 AM
I am not sure of quilt names, but any quilt with hearts on it would be my favorite.
Thanks for the chance to win and all the ideas and tips on your blog.
Donna Coffman
Posted by: Donna Coffman | April 27, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Congratulations! Your designs are always wonderful. Thank you for this opportunity!
I think my favourite quilt pattern is a pinwheel pattern, it's just fun :)
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley | April 27, 2011 at 04:54 AM
Congrats Cristena for becoming a member of InkSpiration's Design team!!! Ya-Hoo! I love BOTH of your quilt cards, but am partial to the baby one since I'm a sucker for pink and brown together--and I'm going to be a grandma for the first time in a couple of months! =-)
Posted by: Dawn Hoffman | April 27, 2011 at 05:09 AM
Congrats for becoming a member of the Design Team. I love all of your projects and have purchased several. Thanks and good luck.
Posted by: Marilyn Brown | April 27, 2011 at 05:24 AM
Congratulations!! I check your blog regularly and I think all of your designs are beautiful! I am new to SU so I am always looking for inspiration. Thank you for sharing .. great new!
Posted by: Cynthia | April 27, 2011 at 05:26 AM
Congrats! You are so worth being chosen; your work's over the top; oh, how I'd love to win a pass!
Posted by: Susan Mac | April 27, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Congrats Cristina! You do fantastic work and I can't wait to see what you come up with! I like just about every quilt pattern, but the pinwheel and the wedding circle are my favs. Now to go figure out how to follow you on FB -- that's one thing I don't normally participate in, lol. Have a great day!
Posted by: Brenda H | April 27, 2011 at 06:21 AM
This is lovely, I love most quilt patterns, I love the landscape patternwhere the quilt pattern forma a picture, I think that is what it is called, Congrats on being on the design team,
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen McClean | April 27, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Congratulations, Cristena! I always enjoy your projects. Look forward to seeing your creations for the design team. Thanks for the chance to win a free pass!!
Posted by: Debbie Flattum | April 27, 2011 at 08:17 AM
Congratulations Thanks for a chance to win the free pass. Looking forward to seeing your new quilt designs
Posted by: Fran | April 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Hi Cristena!
Love your project!!!
I do have some favorite quilt blocks. I love diamond and triangle shapes so love almost any type of star block and I love the flying geese especially when these are combined to make baskets and other blocks.
Would love the chance to win a free pass ans thank you for giving us all a chance to win.
Posted by: Alita Long | April 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations! I started following your blog as I enjoy all of your projects! I don't sew or quilt, so I don't have a favorite pattern, but I can certainly do this! Thanks for the chance at the free pass - sounds fun!
Posted by: Dawn | April 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM
I am so glad a friend told me about your website...I love you stuff and how you share a lot of tutorials and ideas. Thank you so much...you make my life easy! kt
Posted by: kivonne | April 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Congrats on the design team selection. I just love your star quit card! I've been playing with quilt cards, too, and can't get enough of them. Thanks for sharing a new pattern for me to play with.
Posted by: Teresa Jordan | April 27, 2011 at 12:49 PM
I love the latest quilt card pattern! The white gel "stitching" adds so much to it.
Posted by: Debra Brown | April 27, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Awesome Awesome. I do love the star card.
Thanks for the chance to WIN!!
Posted by: Trina G | April 27, 2011 at 09:51 PM
I love it, even though it's not pink!
Posted by: Marie Fiebig | April 27, 2011 at 11:48 PM
I love the quilt cards --two of my favorite things -cardmaking and quilts. :-) My favorite pattern may be the wedding ring -but maybe I just like the name too! I would love to win admission to this class. Whoot-Whoot :-)
Posted by: Kathy T | April 28, 2011 at 04:12 AM
Your quilt cards are soooo beautiful!!! I love them and will do one today. I have made one with the top note but these are even better. There is no favorite pattern because I love them all.
Posted by: Kay Hahn Casler | April 28, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Congratulations on being on the design team! Love all your quilt cards! Also, thanks for the opportunity to win
Posted by: Kim Innis | April 28, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Way to go! Very excited for you!
Posted by: Meg Daves | April 28, 2011 at 04:39 PM
All quilt patterns are gorgeous because they are so colorful…and so are your quilt cards. Awesome job, Cristena! Congrats on your selection to the INK4U design team ~ WTG! (Sorry, I'm not yet convinced I need to have a FB page.)
Posted by: Kathy Mc | April 29, 2011 at 09:13 PM
Love this quilt card. My favorite quilt pattern so far is Hunter Star. I'm in the middle of making a queen-size quilt in that pattern.
Posted by: Ann Celino | April 30, 2011 at 05:43 AM
Good morning! Hope you are feeling better! As a stamper and former quilter I have been looking at your site the past couple of days and am anxious to get to my stamp room to try out some of your great ideas. (Babysitting for my 18 mo grandson inhibits that for now! Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work!! Thanks!
Posted by: Barb Conant | May 01, 2011 at 05:01 AM