Lanterns of Hope Quilt-A-Long
Lanterns of Hope is a beginner-friendly, modern traditional quilt featuring a log cabin block that “deconstructs” as the lantern shape rises up across the quilt. The pattern includes four sizes (wall hanging, small throw, large throw, and bed), and it’s a perfect excuse to play with colors for ombre or transparency effects. Let’s make Lanterns of Hope together!
Last week we re-released my most popular pattern, Lanterns of Hope. I also teased that I was going to host a LOH Quilt-A-Long, and today I'm excited to share some details!
This pattern comes together pretty quickly, but there are a lot of different blocks, so we’re going to take our time and make just a few each week.
On MONDAYS, I’ll release a resource (blog and/ or YouTube video) full of tips and tricks for that week’s sewing. Then, on WEDNESDAYS, join me via Instagram live (@stringandstory) at 11am ET from April 15-June 12 to sew together while I answer Q&As (replays available).
Signing up for the QAL is free, but you’ll need to purchase the pattern to sew along with us
The Schedule
The QAL will run from April 15-June 12, 2024
This LOH pattern comes together pretty quickly, but there are a lot of different blocks, so we’re going to take our time and make just a few each week.
On MONDAYS, I’ll release a resource (blog and/or YouTube video) full of tips and tricks for that week’s sewing. (I’ll link them below as we go along and when you register for the QAL, I’ll also email you a link directly each week so you don’t miss a thing.)
Then, on WEDNESDAYS*, join me via Instagram live (@stringandstory) at 11am ET from April 15-June 12 to sew together while I answer Q&As (replays available).
Here’s the weekly topics we’ll cover:
Week 1 (April 15): Choosing Colors & Fabrics
Week 2 (April 22): Cutting & Organizing: How To Organize Your Quilt Project and Product Review: Stripology XL Ruler by Creative Grids
Week 3 (April 29): Quarter Inch Seam
Week 4 (May 6): Pressing
Week 5 (May 13): Aurifil 50 wt Thread
Week 6 (May 20): Quilting Plans for Lanterns of Hope
Week 7 (May 27): Assembling Your Quilt Top
Week 8 (June 3): Quilting In Layers: Basics of Custom Quilting
Virtual Quilt Show (June 12)
*Exception: Instead of Wednesday, May 1, the Q&A will be on Monday, April 29, and our Week 8 Q&A will be Tuesday, June 4th at 11am ET
How To Join The Quilt-A-Long
Register with your name and email below. Remember, it’s FREE to join! You’ll just need to purchase the LOH pattern. The QAL Includes:
Weekly Blog delivered via Email
Weekly live Q&A
Enter 1 LOH quilt in the Quilting Rockstar Virtual Quilt Show
Supplies & Kits
As we kick off the quilt-a-long, I’m going to share some tips and tricks for choosing colors and fabrics for Lanterns of Hope, but I know that some of our shop samples are Rockstar faves, so we also put together kits. 🎉
Each kit includes yardage to make a large throw (64 x 85 inches) – the pattern, backing, and binding are sold separately.
I can’t wait to sew along with you and see all the gorgeous quilts we make!
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