Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Free BOM for 2012

It finally time to reveal the new Block of the Month I have planned for 2012.  It has been months in the planning and I am getting ready to start sewing.  I will be sewing along with all of you on this project, as I am making 2 different versions.  Ok, getting ahead of myself.
It all started about 6 months ago when I saw an absolutely stunning applique signature quilt from the 20’s 30’s on eBay.  I fell instantly in love with this quilt and tried to buy it but the price was waaaay out of my range! What I did get was a picture of the quilt and the crazy idea to make an adaptation of it from the picture.  Oh my!  What a challenge that was.  The picture was poor quality and low resolution and many of the blocks were difficult or impossible to see in the photo.
I started researching 30’s signature quilts and amassed a wealth of information on the type of blocks, fabrics, and even the signatures used in these old quilts.  I was able to recreate many of the blocks from this old quilt and fill in with additional blocks from the 1920-30’s.  It was a fun project and one I just couldn’t let go of until I had the whole thing drawn.  So finally, here are all 42 blocks of the 2012 Block of the Month:  Vintage Floral Sampler! 
vintage sampler reproduction
It is all applique, and my patterns will be given in 2 parts.  You will be able to download a full sized applique placement guide of each of the 9” floral blocks.  Then I provide full sized REVERSED templates for use with fusible web. Throughout the spring I will be posting instructions and tutorials on my blog on how to do fused machine applique.  Of course you can adapt it to whatever form of applique you prefer.
I will be making one of my models using Moda Bella Solids and the other using batiks.  I have several wonderful pattern testers who are busy making up blocks in other fabrics and color ways and their work is just wonderful.  Wait till you see their samples!!
My newsletter subscribers will get a special bonus:  For each block I have designd a “crossing block” – four motifs arranged in a crossing or “X” style in a 12” block size.  I have also done a 16” wreath block featuring a variation of each block using 6 repeats of the basic motif.  These are really stunning and would be a great project for intermediate and advanced quilters.  These special block patterns will be available free ONLY to my newsletter subscribers.  Others may purchase these block patterns from my website.
Now here are the rules which govern this year’s BOM.
I love to design and share my work but it reflects literally hundreds of hours of my time.  I will ask that you respect the requests I make for the use of my work. 
  • I will release two blocks each month – one on the first of the month and the second on the 15th of the month. 
  • Each pattern will be available for free for 30 days only.  Once removed, blocks will be available for purchase on my website
  • They may be downloaded and printed for personal or charitable use only.  You may not print and share them with others, but you are free to direct others to my blog or website (www.morningglorydesigns.net) where they will be able to download a copy for themselves. 
  • These patterns are copyrighted and may not be sold or used for commercial purposes of any kind without the specific written consent of Reeze Hanson.
  • Patterns will only be available as downloadable PDF files and requests to receive patterns by email will not be honored.  You will need to download a current version of Adobe Reader (available for free) to open and use these files.
  • I encourage you to share the link to this BOM and post a picture on your blog, website, or Facebook page.  Here is the picture and link:  (copy and paste the picture and link as a gadget on your blog)
Vintage_Sampler_Logo
Of course I want to start off my new BOM with a Bang!!

so I will do a Give-Away! 

  1. Leave a comment on this post and you are entered to win a Free Pattern of your Choice!! 
  2. Leave a comment stating that you have placed a link on your blog or website (include URL) and you will be entered to win a Free Fat Quarter Pack!!
Thanks so much for participating in my 2012 BOM.  Watch for details of Monthly give-aways and other freebies associated with this BOM.  Most of all

Happy New Years
from Morning Glory Designs

87 comments:

  1. Lots of work in this BOM. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  2. This looks like a very interesting BOM. I am trying to be very selective this year, had a BOM overload last year and it resulted in several BOM UFOs. But this one may just make the cut.

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  3. hehe, I know what you mean Gari! It is hard to resist. But I will be making it along with everyone else and posting pictures and tips along the way. Hope that helps ease the pain of having those BOM UFO's. LOL Thanks for playing along. I know I can always count on you! Hugs, Reeze

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  4. I am eagerly awaiting your new BOM. I hope to keep up. I've just signed up for your newsletter as well. Thankyou

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  5. This is a perfect 2012 BOM love applique and am going to my blog right now to post your link. thanks again for a wonderful BOM and your time in developing these fantastic patterns

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  6. Hi Love Love the new Pattern. I am a great fan of the 30's so this is on my MUST DO list. Thanks for all your hard work.HB

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  7. I love the colors you used in your EQ version of the quilt, Reeze!

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  8. I've got you in my sidebar. http://debbiesfiberwork.blogspot.com

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  9. I love the Applique in this quilt! Thanks for offering it for the BOM.

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  10. Your Button is on my Sidebar! I couldn't even go a Half hour into the New Year without a new Project. LOL
    http://mary-quiltingrandma.blogspot.com/

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  11. And I've got you in my sidebar. http://domovnitsa.blogspot.com/

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  12. Es de agradecer todo el trabajo que haces para ofrecernos este diseño tan bello. Espero poder hacerlo. Abrazos

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  13. Oh, que encanto este Bom, já vou preparar os tecidos. Obrigada por compartilhar esta beleza. Rita Rocha

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  14. esqueci de colocar o meu @ rtmartins25@gmail.com. Grata

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  15. This is a lovely quilt, I have never done applique but thought I would try this one, I have added your link to my blog, www.scarlet104.blogspot.com/, would be nice to win the FQs

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  16. Hi Reeze, happy New Year and thank you for that wonderful BOM, it sure looks beautiful! Hug for you from Holland, Anita.

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  17. I just found this and happy to be in time for the start I love to applique, thank you

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  18. Oh I forgot I'm putting your button on my blog

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  19. Danke für den schönen neuen BOM.
    Ein gutes Neues Jahr und ganz liebe Grüsse Marie-Louise

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  20. Thanks for starting such a beautiful BOM!

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  21. Happy New Year! Thanks for the lovely pattern.

    Janet

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  22. This quilt looks gorgeous! I am thinking mine will be the fusible technique...wish I could master the hand applique. Thanks in advance for the 2012 quilt!

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  23. Hi, Reeze! Happy New Year! Thank yoy very much for the new BOM, and thank's for sharing with us! A big hug!

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  24. I have fallen in love with your new BOM. Its gorgeous!! I have put your button on the side bar of my blog and thank you for such a lovely BOM. Hugs Vicki x

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  25. Glad I wondered over to your website today. Love the 2012 quilt. Hope to stay up to date and have a finished quilt at the end of the year.

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  26. Well, meant to say wandered, not wondered, but glad I made it however I got here.

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  27. A great 2012. I was waiting for this day.
    Thank you.
    Put the button on my site.

    margotpb@gmail.com

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  28. So beautiful. What a great beginning to the New Year. How lucky can a girl get, to do this amazing quilt? Thank you , Thank you Thank you.

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  29. I can't wait!!! I have signed up for the Newsletter and I just LOVE hand applique! Thank you for the AMAZING BOMS!!!

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  30. Thanks for doing this BOM for us! I am a new subscriber to your blog. A friend from an applique group suggested I come to see your BOM, and I'm hooked.

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  31. Thanks for doing this BOM for us! I am a new subscriber to your blog. A friend from an applique group suggested I come to see your BOM, and I'm hooked.

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  32. What a beautiful looking quilt. I have not done any applique yet but that and paper piecing are the two things I want to try in 2012.

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  33. Wowh what a beautiful BOM this year
    Thanks Reeze
    Greetings from Germany
    Anette

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  34. Reeze, this will be an outstanding quilt. Thanks for the hours of effort to supply us with a free BOM.
    Gwynette
    Quilting in the Ozark Mountains.

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  35. What a gorgeous quilt. I am not sure that I can keep up with the BOM. I have only recently started and completd one applique shape. However, I hope to get the patterns and lots and great tips from you as you go through the year. Congrats on a beautiful quilt.

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  36. Thanks for another great BOM ... I really appreciate your diversity and talent!

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  37. Your new BOM looks lovely. I am looking forward to the patterns. Unfortunately I don't have a blog so I just post this comment. Good luck with your BOM!

    Greetings from Holland,
    Annemie :-)

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  38. Wow. How awesome is your new BOM, Vintage Sampler for 2012. I've been coming back here for about 2 years now at first just drawn to you by the name of your site, Morning Glory, but I keep coming back because I'd admire your talent. I would be in heaven if I were to be choosen for your current giveaway. I only have a yahoo email account, so I couldn't sign in in the options you offered, so here is my email.... melodylamour@yahoo.com
    May God bless you and yours and give you back 2 fold in what you give to us quilters on a daily basis.

    Melody Rife

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  39. I love applique! This a beautiful quilt, thank you for your generosity.

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  40. I love all of your BOMs and will continue to be a faithful follower. Can't wait to start!

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  43. Posting on my blog right away! Somedays I can't spell (I wish we could edit here)

    tizzyquilting.blogspot.com

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  44. Can hardly wait to start...when will the first block be posted?

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  45. I've never done a BOM before but this one looks like a really interesting one with a chance to practice applique.

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  46. Looks beautiful. Won't be able to keep up as I already have several bom's and such on the go but will give it a try.

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  47. Blogged about your bom

    http://sandrascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

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  48. I have been searching for a 2012 Block of the month, ambitious this is, but here we go. Thank you so much.

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  49. This is an incredible quilt! Thank you, hope I can work the blocks into my schedule. Definitely plan to try.

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  50. I have always wanted to do more applique. What a wonderful quilt ot work on to reach my goal. Thanks, Barb
    shades@shaw.ca

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  51. oh!! love this new bom...but prefer the wreath design (in the newsletter)....I'm waiting to see others wreath blocks....
    please,add me to your giveaway (no blog no website!!)
    thank you
    Baloo

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  52. I´ve been itching to do some applique of smaller blocks, love flowers, but hadn´t seen what I wanted to do until now--thank you ever so much and all the best to you and yours in 2012 at Morning Glory Designs!
    Hugs from Germany, Bobbi

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  53. I´ve placed a link and foto on my blog and hope lots of people enjoy stitching away at your BOM, you´ve done a lovely job!
    Hugs from Germany, Bobbi
    http://bjk-impressions.blogspot.com/

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  54. Oh Wow! This is Wonderful! I LOVE applique.

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  55. I posted with a link on my blog. I also added a button to my mystery quilts and more link page.
    thank you so much for the opp. to enter

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  56. It's a beautiful quilt. You have worked very hard and it shows.

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  57. Wow, Reeze, what a lot of work you have put into hosting this quiltalong. Thank you very much for sharing it with us.

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  58. I blogged about your quiltalong today at:

    http://new2quilting.blogspot.com/2012/01/vintage-grandmothers-flower-garden.html

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  59. I blogged about you giveaway today on my blog. Check it out: http://maxinegiveaways.blogspot.com/2012/01/applique-vintage-sampler.html

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  60. Thanks for hosting an applique quiltalong. I don't know if I'm ready for all that applique yet. We can try. What's two blocks a month?

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  61. What a lovely BOM, which I would love to sew. I have put a link to your blog on my blog.
    Regard Esther from Denmark

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  62. Wish I had time to set up a blog. I am working 11-12 hours days at my supposed-to-be 8 - 5 job. But I have been following since I found the 2011 BOM and now discovered your newsletter! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us. This 2012 BOM looks stunning. I'm going to try to do this one by hand applique.

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  63. Quilting greetings from Denmark. I LOVE your BOM 2012, there are not alot of app. bom's out there as BOM's. Was on a Danish Blog, whom showed your BOM 2012, just loved it and had to find you on line. I hope to follow you all year.

    Quilting Love frem Denmark, Anita Lindgreen

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  64. Looks like a fab BOM, can't wait to get started!

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  65. Thank you! Take part!

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  66. Thank you! Take part!
    http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/06leka/
    efremenkovbl@mail.ru
    Leka,

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  67. very generous of you.

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  68. Wow you only could think of 42 blocks! I'm going to have to arrange my sleeping schedule; since I'm on dialup. lol

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  70. Love this quilt, thanks for offering it for free. I'll be sure to come back each month to download my patterns.

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  71. this BOM is amazing! thank you for your generosity in sharing this :)

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  72. Dear Quilters, I am overwhelmed by your generous praise and kind words about this year's BOM. I guess I was not the only one who liked this simpla but amazing set of blocks. Thank you so much for your comments. I read every one of them and have gone to each site that posted a link and drooled over the lovely quilts I have found. There is so much talent out there, it is just amazing. Enjoy the Vintage Sampler. The winners will be drawn on the 15th of January. Hugs, Reeze

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  73. Hello ,
    the BOM is so beautyful.
    There is a link to it on my blog !

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    1. I love the BOM 2012. I have collected 1930-repros for a few years, and hope to be able to use some of them for the blocks. I can't link it as I don't have a blog.

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  75. I've been wanting to practice my machine applique skills this year. This quilt and your tutorials will be just what I need. Thanks

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  76. WOW, I love the beautiful florals and can't wait to make one. The blocks are fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern. It's great to have something to look forward to each month.

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  77. THIS VINTAGE SAMPLER IS SO BEAUTIFUL....
    I love the florals patchs
    THANKS for giving free patterns and tutorials of BOM 2012

    MONY

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  78. Gorgeous...am putting up the link and will blog about this wonderful BOM!! Thanks so much!
    Paulette

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  79. Hi Reeze, I blogged about your lovely BOM - I can't wait to get started! Thanks for a chance to win. ~~Lisa

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  80. Its a beautiful bom
    Thanks for sharing and for all tha work you do for us!!

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  81. What a beautiful quilt! And I love how you have the instructions for the different ways to applique. It will certainly be a stretching exercise to complete this one!

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  82. I add my first photo of block 2 :)
    (by some reason I start from 2nd block). you can see it in Flickr group http://www.flickr.com/photos/70368309@N02/6730814631/

    Thank you very much!
    Masha

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  83. I stumbled across your blog quite by accident and was struck all of a heap. Your Morning glory logo was what first attracted my attention, my mind just said "that's gorgeous". never done any applique before, always stuck to piecing but your beautiful vintage sampler is certainly going to make me give it a go, I must be just an oldfashioned girl at heart. Sorry, no blog or website or I would certainly link to you, keep up the good work, Judy

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  84. Incredible! Beautiful! I got stimulus and one day I will make....Thank you! Have a wonderful day!

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