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Spring Boggers’ Quilt Festival starts today

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The Spring Bloggers’ Quilt Festival started today at Amy’s Creative Side. The Festival runs from May 18 – June 1, 2012. There are already 170 quilters who’ve linked up so far, impressive! Here’s the schedule of events:

May 18 – 21 Festival begins! (Linky is open)
May 22 – 25 Nominations are made
May 26 – 30 Vote for your favorites
June 1 – Winners announced

There are sponsors with names you’ll recognize offering up wonderful prizes. Amy said she added a new category this year, a Viewer’s Choice Award. Don’t miss out, go link if you have made a quilt (any style, all skill levels) or just take a look around! Go to the Festival.

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Free GO! Diamonds in the Rough Wall Hanging Pattern

The GO! Diamonds in the Rough Wall Hanging Pattern shows just how dramatically clever colour placement can transform a traditional quilt block.

Designed by Lissa LaGreca of Lovingly Lissa, this 30-inch square wall hanging uses the GO! Double Star 10-inch Finished Die. Although the entire project is cut using one Block on Board die, the finished layout creates a sparkling diamond design that looks wonderfully intricate.

I love the potential for experimenting with colour. Choose rich jewel tones for a gemstone effect, bright modern fabrics for something bold or soft neutrals for a more understated wall hanging.

The pattern is currently available as a free download for AccuQuilt members. You will need a free account and the GO! Double Star 10-inch Finished Die to make it.

This is a lovely smaller project for trying the Double Star die without committing to a full quilt. At 30 x 30 inches, it is large enough to make an impact but still manageable to piece, quilt and display.