Join me for a Quilt-Along! (QAL)
This is a self-paced QAL. Here are some ways that you can increase your involvement:
Make the quilt top in February!
Save 30% on the Scavenger Hunt Pattern with code: QUILTALONG
I encourage you to watch my YouTube Playlist that supports this pattern—filmed in 2020 when the pattern first launched.
For inspiration, look at 50+ variations of this pattern on my Scavenger Hunt Quilt Pinterest Board.
Share that you’re making the quilt top on Instagram:
When posting, use #ScavengerHuntQuilt and tag @heidi.parkes in the text and in the photo.
Commenting on posts is one of THE MOST FUN aspects of a QAL.
Share and celebrate the work of other quilters working with the pattern in your stories. I’m hoping to see some deep cuts from 2020! Be sure to share why you like their version. Tag me in your stories so I can amplify them in my stories too.
Join my Instagram Group Chat for the pattern, and re-share your posts & reels there. (This a work around, since #’s aren’t what they used to be on Insta.)
There are many ways to share about your quilt:
Make a reel: This could show your process sewing. #ASMR if you keep the real sewing sounds. A reel can easily highlight one or more of the prompts.
Use a carousel post: Swiping through can reveal the finished sewing prompt, a process photo, and some of your inspiration.
Pace yourself:
A self-paced QAL means that you can sew at any speed, in any order.
You can sew on the weekend, and then post photos of each block throughout the week.
You can post about getting started, lingering on decisions about your color palette, theme, quilt size, etc.
You can ‘go live,’ make time-lapse videos of yourself working, pair up with an accountability buddy, and/or set a goal to comment on at least 10 QAL posts per day.
If you’re part of an Online Quilting Community like my friend Zak Foster’s Quilty NOOK, you can share there with #ScavengerHuntQuilt. 🧡
Consider making a Pinterest Board for your quilt! My Scavenger Hunt Quilt Pinterest Board highlights over 50 versions of this pattern. (Don’t see your version of the pattern on my board? Please email the link to your post about it to: HeidiParkesINFO@gmail.com, and I’ll add it.)
TOP REASONS TO LOVE THIS PATTERN:
It’s playful and silly!
Learn about freeform appliqué and embroidery
Incorporate diary & storytelling in your quilt
Create a version that’s uniquely yours
Highlight a personal theme as you sew: Health, Family, Love, Career, Literature, anything you’re excited about
PARTICIPATED IN THIS QAL BEFORE? MAKE IT FRESH:
Consider making a quilt with just ONE of the prompts from the pattern
Didn’t finish last time? Pick up where you left off
Make it a different size
Follow the prompt ideas, but change the locations
Incorporate your sewing machine, or focus on embroidery
Play with a bold new color palette
I’m so excited to see what you come up with! Please seal your commitment to participate by commenting on THIS blog post. Include where you’ll be sharing (Instagram, Pinterest, Nook, Brave Patch, Sew Squad, etc.), and your Insta handle or PINTEREST link as applicable. Also, if you already know any fun details about your quilt-to-be, please share them here. ❤️
