Monday, August 10, 2015

Cozy Afternoon FREE BOM - BLOCK 4 and a GIVEAWAY!

It's here!! Cozy Afternoon BOM Block 3 AND a Giveaway! The Cozy Afternoon quilt is from fabric and quilt designer Jacquelynne Steves! It's a versatile, easy and fun quilt that includes 3 ways to finish your blocks. You can piece them using a plain fabric square in the middle, applique them or embroider them. Jacquelynne provides a video tutorial for the two stitches that are used for the easy embroidery so it's a great chance to learn! This BOM goes for 5 months and includes the pattern for each block, plus the border and finishing instructions that are given at the end. Imagine curling up in front of the fire with this quilt, a good book and a cup of tea or giving it to a family member or special friend. Perfect!

This month, you get the free pattern for Block 4. Here's my Block Four:
I photographed my block on the floral fabric that I am going to use for the border and the large setting squares just so you could see where I got my color inspiration. I decided to use raw edge applique for my blocks. I did embroider the little antenna on the bird.
How cute is this little bird! I'll be doing some embellishment after I quilt it. If you haven't already signed up, it isn't too late! Click on Jacquelynne's link and you will get all 4 patterns if you need them. These blocks stitch up quickly so you should be able to easily catch up!

To get your block pattern, j
ust visit Jacquelynne's website HERE, enter your email and click to sign up. That's it! Jacquelynne is also the editor of a gorgeous emagazine and it's FREE too! You can sign up for it while you're there. And, just when you thought you couldn't take any more FREE fun, there's more! Just leave a comment on my blog and you will be entered to win these beautiful free patterns that you can only get directly from Jacquelynne! Make a Mad About You quilt or Sun Blossom Tote Bag. I love these!

 Because these are electronic patterns, my blog friends from all over the world can enter! Jacquelynne will send the patterns to the winner during the week of August 17th. The giveaway is open until August 16th. The winner will receive the free patterns the next week directly from Jacquelynne. The ONLY way you can get these patterns is to enter the giveaway on my blog and on the blogs of the other quilters who are hosting the giveaway and showing you their versions of the blocks! Here's a list of participating bloggers. Be sure to visit them to see how they are doing their Cozy Afternoon blocks.

A Quilt and a Prayer Lily Pad Quilting    Red Letter Quilts  The Crafty Quilter
Kathy's Quilts 
 Something to brighten your Monday! Hope you enter! Cheery wave from Bev 

61 comments:

sam said...

Love the bright colors of your block. I think the floral is a perfect choice to complement the blocks.

TX quilter said...

What cheery blocks, just the thing to work on during the hot summer days! You've motivated me to get started!

Mary Jo Weber said...

Wow, the bright colors look terrific! Good inspiration for all of us.

heathquilter said...

Love your cheery colors and prints, I subscribe to your blog as well! :)Linda

Heidi said...

Cute little birdie, and he looks great set against your background fabric!

foxfyreutk@epbfi.com said...

Love to do hand embroidery and these little blocks are a perfect excuse!

Unknown said...

Lovely color combinations. The black background really 'pops' the applique and the bright calico was a surprising touch for me.

Podunk Pretties said...


You always pick the cheeriest fabrics, so sweet. Please don't enter me in the drawing for a free pattern. The patterns are adorable but I know they would be added to the stack of "want to make".

Karen said...

Love your bold color choices very stunning...

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Stitches said...

I like your fabric chooses, bright and cherry and so happy!!

Bonnie Wells said...

I love your block, seeing the way others make it gives me inspiration to come up with my own version.

Huck said...

What a happy quilt!

labfish said...

I love the fact there is a choice to applique, embroider, or piece the block. Mix and match! Whatever your mood is that day.

MoeWest said...

I love appliqued birds! Yours is very cute!

Judith said...

Love love love your fabric and colors.

Deb A said...

Thanks for the chance. Your block is so bright and cheery.

Donna W said...

Your block is so cute. Love your bright colors.

Darlee said...

Your colors are so pretty. Love the black background and the orange corners. Thanks for the giveaway and love these designs. I am doing all three versions, because I just couldn't decide.

Unknown said...

Aside from the fabulous quilt along from Jacqueline, I love the pin cushion formed from the cute ... too cute mug with the doggie handle. That mug is adorable!

Anne-Mettes Oaser said...

It has been interesting to see the Blocks and how different they all are - and still using the same pattern. Your choise of fabrics is great.

jangunter@live.com said...

I just love Jacquelynne's Patterns they are sew easy to work with I would love to get the 2 she is offering this time (well all of them really!!) Your fabric and blocks are sew sew cheery!! Love the background fabric!! Thank you for sharing!

Alison V. said...

Very cute!

quiltynan said...

Your blocks look so cute! I just took an applique class on Saturday and I am really excited to start this project!

Granny's Attic said...

I decided to do the applique method for the blocks, even though the other two methods are probably easier. I think I was embroidering before the age of 5 and started sewing. I was able to make clothing by the age of 7. I stopped using patterns about 3 decades ago, as they seemed so tedious. I like to just look at a piece of fabric and "wing it!" I used the same wing it method for my first quilt at age 16, and the results were...uhmmm...not great. lisajcowell@cs.com

Anonymous said...

love Bev's patterns, your fabric choices are so cheerful and bright.

sue said...

I love your colors! I am getting ready to start mine and am getting ideas on color
choices.....this might top the list!

Judy1522 said...

Your block turned out so cute! This has been such a fun BOM for me and I have managed to stay caught up I just need to post pictures of my blocks.

Kathryn said...

I love your floral that is your color inspiration. Perfect for this project.

Susan L. said...

Love the bright colors in your block!

Joanna said...

Charming and pretty; great block.

Anita Gambrell said...

Bright and pretty ! I love it!

Anita Gambrell said...

Bright and pretty ! I love it!

Julie said...

Bright summer colors! Thanks for sharing.

Lee said...

Very pretty block!

Bobbie said...

I love the way the black highlights the fun colors!

Unknown said...

Your block is SEW FUN! The black really makes the adorable birdie stand out! Thanks for sharing your talent !

Linda said...

I love your colors.

GranChris said...

So sweet, I love the bird.

margaret said...

love the block, must get motivated, mine are partly cut out so part way there! Is that a Kaffe Fasset fabric you are using for the background?

Tealovinglady said...

These are such cute blocks. I am going to love this quilt when it is completed! I love your bright colors. Make me happy and smile!

Pat said...

Cute blocks. Also love your background fabric and wondering if it is Kaffe Fasset.

ThreeOldKeys said...

All so sweet .. your color scheme is wonderful --- love that wee bird.
Thanks for sharing!

Linda said...

I love how colorful your blocks are!!!

Unknown said...

Fun blocks and your choice of background fabric makes it pop!

Judy said...

I love this new block and the colors you selected. Thanks for sharing.

Given's Front Porch said...

This month's pattern is terric, But, even more, I love your color choices.

Nita said...

I'm saving my pattern each month to do over the winter. It's just too stinkin hot to sew here right now, lol!

Margie Scott said...

Such a cheerful, bright block! Love it!!!

Missy Shay said...

I love those patterns, that tote is so cute!

cinderbike said...

I love the colors you chose for your block. It is very cheery. Well done.

Maria Angélica said...

Amei as cores que usou... são estampas lindas, muito alegres! Abraço!

LJ said...

Can you believe these adorable blocks are free! Your block is sweet. I love the bird, don't you?

Anonymous said...

I can't believe how drastically the block changes with each quilter's fabric choice. So inspiring....thank you for sharing.
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Shawna said...

Such a cute block. I have to get stitching!

Shawna said...

Such a cute block. I have to get stitching!

Shawna said...

Such a cute block. I have to get stitching!

Nanna Ray said...

Wow. Love all the bright colours you have used and the floral for the borders will certainly complement the blocks. I am enjoying this lovely BOM from Jacquelynne but have to catch up as only signed up two weeks ago.

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Crafty Auntie said...

So adorable. Can't wait to start. Email Carla-mcguire@att.net

Terri - Palm Bay, FL said...

I LOVE the colors you've used. Can't wait to see the finished quilt as what I've seen so far is very happy and warm feeling. You have a lovely site and one that I will be visiting often just to see what new and wonderful creations you share.

Deb said...

Very nice! Love what you've done!