Row-A-Long 2019 and FREE PATTERNS

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It’s finally here…Row-A-Long 2019, ONCE UPON A STORY. Many thanks to Marian Pena, from Seams To Be Sew, for organizing this awesome event each year. Please visit her site to read the guidelines for our give-aways. And, it’s always great to get FREE PATTERNS.

Starting September 3, you can HOP along with our Row Along. Each day designers will be giving FREE patterns for rows that could be used in quilts, table runners, place mats, etc. Each row correlates to a story or fairy tale.

Click to see lots more GIVE-AWAYS. And, hang with me til the end of this post for my Give-Away. Please visit Seams to be Sew to read the rules for our Give-aways.

My row is vertical and measures 9″x18″ finished. I was motivated by “The Last Unicorn“, written by Peter Beagle.

DREAM BIG, from Made By Marney

This is a paper pieced pattern and may be purchased here: CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.

Here’s a clever idea to use this row in a super cute PILLOWCASE. Here is a tutorial to sew your own Dream Big Unicorn Pillowcase. OR, scroll to the end to see my GIVE-AWAY.

Dream Big Unicorn Pillowcase

Where better to DREAM BIG than on your pillowcase, right? NORTHCOTT fabrics have been wonderfully generous in suppling us with fabric for our samples. I am using Northcott White 22 136-10 for my main pillowcase fabric, and scraps for the paper piecing. I use French seams and line the back of the paper pieced part of the pillowcase so there are no exposed seams, as this is an item that will be washed repeatedly. Finished size: 20 1/2″x 28″, fits a standard sized pillow.

Cut these pieces from 1 yard of the main fabric:

  • 2 rectangles 2″x 9 1/2″
  • 1rectangle 7″x 21″
  • 1 rectangle 9″x 21″
  • 2 rectangles 21″x 25″

From 1/3 yard of contrasting color cut:

  • 1 strip 10″ x WOF (width of fabric)

From 1/3 yard of fusible fleece cut:

  • 1 rectangle 9 1/2″x 21 1/2″

Sew the 2″x 9 1/2″ strips to the top and bottom of the paper pieced unicorn.

Remove the paper from the back of the unicorn. Steam press the fusible fleece to the wrong side of the unicorn unit. Quilt as desired (there will only be 2 layers to quilt through instead of the usual 3 layers of fabric).

Use 7″x 21″ fabric.

Pin the 7″x 21″ piece of main fabric to the unicorn unit, with right sides together.

Lining piece.

Trim 1 of the 21″x 25″ pieces of fabric to 11″x 21″. This will be the lining, although I am using the main fabric so as not to waste fabric. Pin this piece over the 7″x 21″ piece, right side of fabric facing down. Stitch through all 3 layers, using a 1/4″ seam allowance.

Press open.

Press the fabric to the right of the unicorn and the seam allowance towards the unicorn.

This is the back view.

Press only the LINING piece over the back of the unicorn.

Turn under excess and press.

Turn under any fabric that extends past the unicorn, and press under to form a hem. You may trim the excess to 1/2″ if preferred. The hem should be even with the raw edge of the unicorn.

Push the lining aside when attaching the left portion of the pillowcase top.

Pin the 9″x 21″ piece of main fabric to the left side edge of the unicorn unit. Sew in place using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Press the fabric open. Press the seam towards the unicorn.

Pin lining in place.

Pin the hem edge of the lining over the seam allowance and pin in place.

This is the back of the pillowcase.

Hand stitch the hem in place. The front of the pillowcase is now finished.

Assemble the pillowcase using French seams. Pin the 21″x 25″ piece of main fabric to the back of the pillowcase, wrong sides together. Sew together using a scant 1/8″ seam allowance.

Turn the pillowcase with the right sides together, press, and sew the same seam again, using a 14″ seam allowance. This encases the previous seam.

Add the Cuff.

Press the 10″x WOF strip AND the pillowcase open flat. Pin the right side of cuff fabric along the 42″ edge of the pillowcase, right side of cuff facing wrong side of pillowcase. Notice how I am skipping the SELVAGE part of the cuff. It will be trimmed later.

Burrito cuff pillowcase.

Ross the pillowcase into a tube that will fit inside of the cuff fabric.

Roll the cuff fabric up and over the pillowcase tube and pin in place.

Here you see how I am matching the edges of cuff fabric and pillowcase fabric and pinning in place. Sew through all layers with a 1/4″ seam allowance.

Pull the pillowcase out of the tube through one of the side edge holes.

Press cuff flat and trim away any excess cuff from both sides of the pillowcase. Now finish sewing the pillowcase together using French seams.

Fold the pillowcase in half, with the right side out and pin the two remaining sides together. Sew a scant 1/8″ seam allowance on these two sides. Turn inside out and press.

Pin the same two edges with the RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER, and sew a 1/4″ seam allowance, encasing the previous seam.

Turn right side out and press flat. How sweet is that? This pillowcase is ready for some BIG dreams!

GIVE-AWAY: Click HERE for the chance to win this Northcott Fat Quarter Bundle, a $20 value.

GIVE-AWAY: Click HERE to win the EQ8, valued at $239.

Now for MY GIVEAWAY. Click to enter to win a FREE paper piece and appliqued pattern to create this super cute UNICORN LAP QUILT. Alphabet letters are included to applique a personalized name on this project, if so desired. This adorable pattern is also available on my Etsy shop. Don’t forget to leave a comment!

UNICORN QUILT
34″ x 42″

Please continue to visit all of our participating quilters:

Tuesday, 9/3/2019

Just Let Me Quilt   
https://www.justletmequilt.com

Seams To Be Sew
http://www.seamstobesew.com


Pamela Quilts   
http://pamelaquilts.blogspot.com/

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Thursday, 9/5/2019

Made By Marney   
http://madebymarney.com

Pretty Piney Quilts   
https://prettypiney.com

Renee’s Quilting Addiction   
https://reneechester.wordpress.com/

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Tuesday, 9/10/2019

Linda B Creative   
https://lindabcreative.blogspot.com

Patchwork Breeze   
https://patchworkbreeze.blogspot.com

KISSed Quilts
http://kissedquilts.blogspot.com

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Thursday, 9/12/2019

Bobbin In Quilts Blog   
https://www.bobbininquilts.com/blogs/news

Clever Chameleon
http://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/blog

Mountain Meadow Designs   
https://www.pg-mmd.com/blog1

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Tuesday, 9/17/2019

Barbara Dieges
http://bdieges.com/

Miss P Designs USA
https://mspdesignsusa.com

Seams To Be Sew
http://www.seamstobesew.com

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Thursday, 9/19/2019

Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
http://www.duckcreekmountainquilting.com

Cynthia’s Creating Ark
http://www.cynthiasark.blogspot.com.au

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
http://ecoughlindesigns.blogspot.com/

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Tuesday, 9/24/2019

Pumpkin Patch BC
http://pumpkinpatchbc.com/blog/

Stitchin at Home
http://www.stitchinathome.com/

Seams To Be Sew
http://www.seamstobesew.com   

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Thursday, 9/26/2019

From My Carolina Home   
http://frommycarolinahome.com/

Words & Stitches
https://bethstrand.wordpress.com

Tuning My Heart Quilts
http://www.tuning-my-heart.com

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Tuesday, October 01, 2019

Carol Andrews
https://quiltschmilt.wordpress.com/



Charlie’s Daughter
http://www.charliesdaughter.net/

Mountain Meadow Designs
https://www.pg-mmd.com/blog1

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Thursday, October 03, 2019

Clever Chameleon
http://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/blog

Sew Incredibly Crazy
https://sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com/

Miss Loreen’s Schoolhouse   
http://loreen.typepad.com/

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Tuesday, October 08, 2019 – SNT

Beth Strand
Carol Andrews
Carol Swift
Cindy Pieters
Debra Davis
Dione Gardner-Stephen
Elizabeth Coughlin
Linda Bratten
Lydia Midday
Marian Pena
Nancy Myers
Pamela Boatright
Paula Gilmore
Ursula Prandtstetter

Linking this week with:

Nina Marie Sayre

126 thoughts on “Row-A-Long 2019 and FREE PATTERNS”

  2. Thank you for the unicorn pattern – with a little grand niece on the way I will have to make something with this for her.

  3. Love your Unicorn pillow. Thanks for the Unicorn pattern and such clear instructions!

    I look forward to seeing all the blocks in the Row-a-long.
    I’m sure I’ll find some inspiration there for a child’s medallion quilt I’m making.

      1. I always seem to have a difficult time finding where to leave comments on blogs… It’s not easy being old and non-techy… 🙂 Now that I’ve found it, thanks so much for the unicorn pattern! It is soooooo cute!!

  5. What a great pattern, Marney! I have worked with many of your patterns and love them all. This Unicorn is especially cute and would make a wonderful quilt for my granddaughter. Thanks for the opportunity to win the pattern, but if I don’t win, I will purchase a copy.

  11. Thank you for the awesome row, Mary. I absolutely love it and appreciate you sharing your unicorn pattern with us.

  13. What a great pattern. Yet another story I do not know. I’m starting to wonder if my parents read me anything other than Dr. Seuss. 🙂 Thank you for the tutorial as well. You are very generous with your talent.

  14. Wow, what an awesome unicorn! I’m betting this will be a popular one as soooo many kids adore unicorns! I know my niece thinks she IS one! Love your creativity!

  18. Thank you for the unicorn pattern. I have 4 granddaughters who are ga-ga over anything unicorn!

  19. This is such a cute row Marney, and so much fun for anyone with dreams. Unicorns are lucky, so that alone can make our dreams come true. What little girl wouldn’t love to have this in her bedroom. So adorable. Thank you for participating again this year.

    1. Marian, Thanks for all your positive comments, and for all the help you give us along the way in making this Blog Hop a reality.

  20. Thank you for a sweet pattern and a nice tutorial on how to use it. It is wonderful that you are participating in this Row-A-Long and your creativity and generosity is greatly appreciated.

  21. Have a Grangirlie that will LOOOOVE this Unicorn quilt!! Thank you for tutorial! (((HUGS!))))

  22. Such a cute pattern! Makes me wish I had a little girl to make it for! Thank you so much for sharing your talents!

  25. The name is The Last Unicorn. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the contest, and the great pattern! Cheers

  29. This is such a sweet unicorn, Mary…love it! My oldest daughter has been crazy about unicorns since she was a little girl. Thanks for the pattern!

  32. I collect unicorns, and I love paper piecing – your pattern is wonderful! Thank you so very much.

  37. My nieces just love unicorns and yours is adorable. I have not heard of the story The Last Unicorn, I will have to look that up.

  39. I really like your unicorn. I don’t think this story was around when I was a kid. I will have to visit the library and see if they have it in the kids section.

  40. Thank you for an adorable pattern. I have never read The Last Unicorn. Everyone should dream big

  43. The last unicorn, sew very pretty. I have three granddaughters who will love this. Thank You very much. I enjoy making “burrito” pillow cases the same way.

  44. Thanks for the Unicorn pattern. The lap quilt would go nicely with a pillow and/or case for a picky 4th grade grand-daughter. She does like unicorns & rainbows. That’s been ongoing, not a fad. I liked the Christmas kitties, they to are on my list in your shop. So ok much to do and so little time.

  49. Love your inspiration, my girls loved the movie “The Last Unicorn” and I have a unicorn loving grand-daughter that this project would be perfect for! What a lovely project using your row as well!

  52. Oh my goodness what a wonderful design. I have recently gotten into paper pieced patterns and can’t wait to use yours!

  55. I love the theme this year. And your Unicorn fits in so nicely. Thank you for the design.

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  60. This is simply too cute. Love the pillowcase idea as well. Unicorns are a little girl’s favorite, well after princesses of course.

  67. Such a cute Unicorn! I will make a book bag and snuggle quillow for a special little girl. So magical! Thank you, Marney!

  69. A new one to me, a book “The Last Unicorn”, how sweet! My daughter loves unicorns! Thank you, Susan

  70. Thank you for going the extra mile to make the tutorial for the pillow case. The little quilt version is also adorable! Thanks for making it possible to win that. What a great theme!

  71. Hi Marney! What a great idea for a pillowcase. I suspect my little great-niece who is only 8-months-old will eventually need a pillowcase for dreaming big. Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial – I’m going to PIN this for the future. Thank you also for linking up today! I appreciate it very much. ~smile~ Roseanne

  72. Love your Dream Big pattern. I had to look up the Last Unicorn. Can’t wait to make this block when I can start sewing again. It’s going in to my Once Upon a Story Quilt for a much loved granddaughter who is just now reading fairy tales and stories from her parents books. 😄 Carol

  79. I LOVE paper piecing, and have been looking for a unicorn pattern to make for a baby shower for next January, since the parents-to-be are going with a unicorn themed nursery. This is perfect! I will wait until after the contest to place an order for the pattern, just in case I’m lucky enough to win it!

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