positivity 2023

Two For One! from Sew Preeti Quilts

I have lots to share today.

Let's start with Positivity Grows! Some of you may have seen this finish on Instagram but here it is for the first time on my blog - the Positivity 2023 Finished Quilt. I have named her Vrinda, which is one of the names of the Holy Basil.

Vrinda

Vrinda is green and glowing.

The blocks are sometimes wonky, but you know that straight is overrated :-D

Happy Pride Month!

Speaking of happiness, I like to celebrate every finish and Paul captured that emotion perfectly.

Happiness is a Quilt

Since I will be sending Vrinda ...

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Positivity 2023 - Flower Block Tutorial from Sew Preeti Quilts

This Flower Block will finish at 12" (width) by 10" (height). It is the exact same dimension as the Leaf Block. I had made an audition/trial block earlier. Based on that experience, I updated the method, which I am sharing in the tutorial.

Flower + Leaf = Audition Block

These directions show how to make the Flower Block using 2.5" strips. You may use scraps (that can be used to cut the pieces shown under Fabric Requirements).

Flower Block Graphic

Fabric Requirements

Background - One strip 2.5" by 41"
Cut Four rectangles 2.5" by 4.5", Four squares 2 ...

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Positivity 2023 QAL - Leaf Block Tutorial from Sew Preeti Quilts

Finally, here we are! The Positivity 2023 QAL begins today.

I am so excited to share this tutorial with you.

To make two leaf blocks, we need the following:

One strip of light green - 2.5" by Width of Fabric (WOF)

One strip of dark green - 2.5" by WOF

One background strip - 4.5" by WOF

Four rectangles of background - 5" by 6"

Two rectangles of black/brown/grey (stem) - 1.5" by 10.5"

Step 1. Sew one light green strip (2.5" by WOF) to the background strip (4.5" by WOF) along the length.

Sew one ...

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Positivity 2023 - Fabric Requirements and Cutting Directions from Sew Preeti Quilts

Positivity Grows!

This was my initial thought.

Positivity Grows

Then I had another thought. What if the leafy stems had a flower on the top? That thought led to this Layout Option - Positivity Blooms!!!

Positivity Blooms

Positivity Grows has 32 Leaf Blocks.

Positivity Blooms has 27 blocks - 23 Leaf Blocks and 4 Flower Blocks. Five blocks are left blank.

Let's discuss each one of these in some detail.

Positivity Grows is simple. It is soothing, has universal appeal and is gender neutral. Green is a neutral color. However, the leaves don't have to be green. Check out the ...

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Imagine the Positibilities!!! from Sew Preeti Quilts

Paul: Positibilities???
Me: Oh yes.
Paul: What is that?
Me: They are the possibilities that emerge when one is positive.

Paul delivered one huge eye roll, as expected!

Let's ignore him for now... at least till the photo shoot.

I had imagined the Positivity Quilt in green. Something like this.

In Pin Dot Floral

But leaves don't have to be green. So I mocked up a few different colors. Here are the positibilities!

In English Lavender

In Juicy Mosaics

In Porcelain Blue

In Modern Opulence

In Sunset Plains

And the big reveal. Drum roll, please...

Scrappy Rainbow (Island ...

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Positivity 2023 QAL Schedule from Sew Preeti Quilts

Dear Quiltmakers,

Thank you for joining the Positivity QAL. Here is a suggested schedule so that you can pace yourself and stay on track. There will be three linky parties, shown in red below. The links will become live on the day of the party.

1. May 28, 2023 - QAL Launch - Block Tutorial and Fabric Requirements

2. June 4, 2023 - Finalize your layout (Grow/Bloom) and pick your fabrics

3. June 11, 2022 - Complete cutting fabrics

4. June 18, 2023 - Make blocks

5. June 25, 2023 - Make Blocks. Linky Party to share your progress

6. July 2, 2023 - Complete all ...

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