Dear Jane is the registered trademark of Brenda Papadakis and is used with permission.

How to particpate:

The purpose of the #dearjaneqal2019 is to create a community of quilters and to complete and/or finish the epic quilt “Dear Jane®” by Brenda Papadakis.

*** NOTE: If you have already started your Dear Jane® and then alas, like many things, put it aside, do not fear!  You can still participate and be eligible for prizes!

All you need to do is sign up in the form below for blog updates and post photos of your blocks on Instagram using the #dearjaneqal2019  and mention us (@scrappysewandso) and our sponsor in the comment before the row deadline (end of the month).  Make sure all 13 blocks are in one post! Blocks can be sashed or un-sashed.  Be creative!

Please make sure that your Instagram account is public so that we can see your photos!

Sign up here:

 

 

Schedule:

September 1 – September 30, 2019:

Finish all 13 “G” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso and our sponsor @hobbsbatting

Sponsor: Hobbs Batting

October 1 – October 31, 2019:

Finish all 13 “H” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

November 1 – November 30, 2019:

Finish all 13 “I” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

December 1 – December 31, 2019:

Finish all 13 “J” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

January 1 – January 31, 2020:

Finish all 13 “K” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

February 1 – February 29, 2020:

Finish all 13 “L” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

March 1 – March 31, 2020:

Finish all 13 “M” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

April 1 – April 30, 2020:

Finish all 4  “Corner” blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

Be creative and unique in your embroidery on the last corner!

May 1 – May 31, 2020:

Finish all 13 “top” row triangles and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

June 1 – June 30, 2020:

Finish all 13 “right side” row triangles and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

July 1 – July 31, 2020:

Finish all 13 “bottom” row triangles and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

August 1 – August 31, 2020:

Finish all 13 “left side” row triangles and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso

History:

February 14 – February 28, 2019:

#dearjaneqal2019 Quilt-A-Long launch.  Get ready to tackle the epic Dear Jane® quilt!  Find a copy of the book (see our resources and sponsors), assemble your tools, choose and post your fabric palette, encourage your friends to join in!

This month’s sponsor is The Electric Quilt Company (EQ) and they have generously donated 2 copies of the Dear Jane® software!  Stay tuned for details on how to win!

March 1 – March 31, 2019:

We are proud to announce that our sponsor for this month is:

Clinton Modern

Until April 30th use the code DEARJANE15 to receive 15% of your purchase!

Click here to view their fabulous website:

Clinton Modern Fabric, Patterns and Notions

Clinton Modern has generously offered us 2 prizes!!!

In order to qualify you must be following us and @clintonmodern.

The first prize is a mid-month check in.  Darla at Clinton Modern is offering a $25 (CAN) gift card to our participants.  In order to win this prize please post the first 7 blocks of the “A” row on Instagram (in one single post) and tell us something that you have learned during the process of making them.  Be sure to use the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso ” and our sponsor “@clintonmodern” in your post.

For the second prize Darla is generously giving away a  4pc fat quarter bundle.  In order to enter to win this prize you need to finish all 13 “A” row blocks and post them to Instagram(in one single post) using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso ” and our sponsor “@clintonmodern” in your post.

April 1 – April 30, 2019:

Finish all 13 “B” row blocks and post to Instagram by April 30th, and mention @scrappysewandso,  and our awesome sponsor for this month: @paperpiecesepp and use the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019.

May 1 – May 31, 2019:

Finish all 13 “C” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso and our awesome sponsor for this month: @havels_sewing and use the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019.  

June 1 – June 30, 2019:

Finish all 13 “D” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso  Sponsor: Scrappy Sew and So

July 1 – July 31, 2019:

Finish all 13 “E” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso  Sponsor: Quilter’s Stash Builder from Atelier Fiber Arts

August 1 – August 31, 2019:

Finish all 13 “F” row blocks and post to Instagram using the hashtag #dearjaneqal2019 and mention us “@scrappysewandso and @robertjlessard

Sponsor: @robertjlessard A special sewing tool!  See more of Robert’s work on his instagram page!