Hey, hey,
Today's my day!
I am so happy you stopped to see my row.
When Marian from Seam To Be Sew announced this year's row along, I quickly said, "Yes."
Marian organizes such a wonderful Row Along and I have participated for 4 years now.
Marian organizes such a wonderful Row Along and I have participated for 4 years now.
I knew exactly what my happy place row would be:
The Theater
I enjoy seeing live plays, musicals, and concerts.
They tranport me to another place or time.
I can relax as others tell the story.
My first theatre experience was in Toronto, Canada, watching The Sound of Music in 1973, while on our high school Senior class trip.
The O'Keefe Centre was huge and splendid.
The O'Keefe Centre was huge and splendid.
It is now called Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.
There are some photos at the link showing the seating, the decor and the stage which bring back memories of that night's performance.
When working, I began going to local theater productions with a group of co-workers. We enjoyed dinner before the performance, saw all types of plays and musicals featuring local talent. I also go to our small-town local plays, which sometimes feature friends and former students.
I took my young daughters to musicals and ballets not too far from home in Grand Rapids. They developed an appreciation for theater.
Here is my row, with a hint of Art Deco.
I had fun designing this and hope you find it fun to sew.
It is all paper pieced.
You can download the free pattern HERE.
I respectfully ask that you do not share the PDF with your quilting friends, either in digital or print format, instead please share the link to this blog which will include links to each of the designer’s rows as well as links to the giveaways.
I respectfully ask that you do not share the PDF with your quilting friends, either in digital or print format, instead please share the link to this blog which will include links to each of the designer’s rows as well as links to the giveaways.
I want to thank Northcott Fabrics for their wonderful support of this Row Along. They supplied each designer with a total of 1 yard of fabric (in measurement that we needed).
I ordered a half yard each of
Stonehenge #3941-56
I found a deep blue with white spots (that made me think of stars) for the background at a local quilt shop.
Be sure to visit today's other designer blog posts and get their patterns:
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Giveaway!
Each designer has a giveaway chance for those "rowing along."
Below, for my blog post, is a Rafflecopter Entry for the
Open & Sew Lap Quilt Kit
from Hoffman Fabrics.
The kit is valued at $75 (US) with Worldwide Shipping
Shipping Cost must be paid by winner.
The Rafflecopter Entry for my blog will run from
September 13, 2018 and Ends September 20, 2018.
Rules and Guidelines, designers, and sponsors for the
Row Along 2018 can be found HERE.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
and
I found a deep blue with white spots (that made me think of stars) for the background at a local quilt shop.
Be sure to visit today's other designer blog posts and get their patterns:
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Giveaway!
Each designer has a giveaway chance for those "rowing along."
Below, for my blog post, is a Rafflecopter Entry for the
Open & Sew Lap Quilt Kit
from Hoffman Fabrics.
The kit is valued at $75 (US) with Worldwide Shipping
Shipping Cost must be paid by winner.
The Rafflecopter Entry for my blog will run from
September 13, 2018 and Ends September 20, 2018.
Rules and Guidelines, designers, and sponsors for the
Row Along 2018 can be found HERE.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
70 comments:
Beautiful, I love this row. Definitely one I need to make 😍
Love your row, Nancy. So cute and creative. I have actually not been to a play in forever. My daughter is taking theater for a college course and we are going to go to a couple plays this semester. Should be a lot of fun.
Your row is so striking! I love it! And it makes me want to go to the show, for sure!
OOOOOh, this turned out just sensational. I love love love it. I loved reading why you chose this theme to. Of course, I am happy that you've come along for the 4th year of the row along and it's been fun to have you.. Here's hoping for #5. :) Hugs!!
I love the theater too. I don't have the chance to go as often as I'd like to. Thank you for your pattern.
I love your row! I love to go to old theaters.
What a fun place for a happy place!
I love the Art Deco look of your row. You nailed it!
We have a local University that has a summer production series. We saw Mama Mia this past July and loved it. Thanks for sharing your row. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com
Thank you for the lovely theater row and pattern you shared with us. It is beautiful.
Ronelle
Your row is great--I can almost see the neon lights!
Great row, love it!
Your theatre reminds me so much of Radio City Music Hall in New York City! I was stationed on Staten Island while in the Army, and we could go to the USO on 42nd St., pick up free tickets, and go see a movie and a show at Radio City. This was back in the 1970's....such fun!!! Your row is a perfect example of the theaters in the city! LOVE it!! You have hit the nail on the head! Thanks so much for the memories.... and the cute block. Thanks, too, for being a part of the Row Along! I can only imagine the amount of time and effort that goes into making a block!!
A perfect happy place!
What a great row! While I don't go to the theater much any more I do remember that type of marque. Thanks for the row!
Luv your row idea which captures your family's interest in the arts. Also appreciate the pattern & giveaway info. rozz01(at)cox(dot)net
I haven't been to a play in a very long time, but your row definitely captures the feel of the theatre. I love the details and design! Great row, Nancy, and thank you for sharing it with us.
Love your row! You can loose yourself at the theater. Thank You!
That is a perfect row and so well done. That would definitely be a happy place.
E enjoy seeing a live show! Thanks for the beautiful row.
I love going to the theater also, but haven't gone in a couple of years. I was trying to make a trip to New York.
Your art deco is fabulous. This row could be used for the centre of a quilt. Thanks for sharing.
I love theatre too. Never miss a production of out local little theatre. Thank you for the pattern.
I love it and my mind is spinning with ideas to use it with. I'm seeing a fun photo quilt with camera's, clapboards and of course your fun theater sign... :-)
Very striking row! I really like the art-deco feel of it. Thanks for sharing.
This is a lovely row with lots of fun techniques and lines.
What a creative row!
love your row
I love the theatre too. You depicted it very well.
I do love the theater on a Friday night.
Beautiful! I love old theaters! thanks!
Such a lovely pattern and such a creative idea. Thanks for sharing.
Love your depiction of a theater sign. I think old theaters are so very interesting.
Very nice. Like the art deco!!
I always wished that I had been able to see the original "Phantom of the Opera". Your row is very nice--I especially like that little cowgirl block you used!
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What a great row...very creative. I like the theater too! Thanks so much for taking the time to create and then share! Much appreciated!!
Thank you for being part of the Row Along. It's been great to see so many talented new to me designers. I love your block. It reminds me of a beautiful Theater, The Sunset Theater in Wells, BC
Love going to the theater, watching plays is a favorite for me. My favorite use to be (when living up north) was going to Stratford, Ontario to watch Shakespearean plays. Spend a whole weekend get in 4 -5 plays.
I like the theater, but I tend to go to the symphony more.
Thanks for the theater row. What a clever idea.
Beautiful art deco! Love the pattern! Thank you!
Thank you for fun design.
Thank you for being part of the Row Along. It's such a great way for us to find inspiring new to us designers. I love the block. It reminds me of my favorite Theater, The Sunset Theater in Wells, BC.
Although I never performed in the theater, I always enjoyed watching others
Interesting the way happy places change. Thank you for this.
This row is amazing! I love that it looks Art Deco, and is a
little more sophisticated. Thank you for the chance to win.
A very happy place indeed! I just saw The King & I at the Princess of Wales theatre in Toronto. If you get the chance, Come From Away is quite an uplifting production too. Extended to Spring 2019.
basaran.family (at) rogers.com
Some of my favorite people found their happy places in the theatre. Excellent choice,
Your row is really unique and different!
What a great happy place! I think my favorite play was Wicked!!!!
I love the theater too. And your row. Thank you!
It was lovely to read your article and another great row. Thank you
Cute row! It looks a bit like a crown or tiara, I might have to make it with "princess" below for my grand niece. Thanks for sharing.
It is a wonderful row and I enjoyed reading the article! Thank you for sharing your happy place! :)
Oh my gosh I know just the student who would love this row!!! so awesome! Thank you for sharing it!!!! mumbird3atgmaildotcom
Awesome block and has so much potential for use in other designs as well. I love the theater, not only seeing the plays, the movies but being a part of the action as well. Thank you for sharing such a delightful row.
Oh, I love, love, love your row!
I do agree that the theater is a happy place that takes you into another time and place! I love to attend plays and concerts, but my hubby doesn't, so that leaves me going alone or with a friend. Bah! Your row is a wonderful representation of a place filled with memories for you!
What a wonderful Art Deco theater! I love musicals, especially when the score is from Andrew Lloyd Weber. Thanks for sharing!
I haven't been in years. the last I saw was Hamlet
I love your row, and the inspiration behind it! It's so great to see so many different interpretations of a theme!
What a cute row! With two daughters who excelled in musical theater in high school, this row may find its way into a project this year for Christmas gifts. Thanks for a fun design!
I love Art Deco and the theater! Great block and inspiration!
I love your row. Your creativity is wonderful. Thanks for sharing
Love paper piecing. Interesting row that my youngest grand will love. Thank you
Your row is super ! I have to sew it !
Very striking and a good representation for theater! Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you the great row. It is wonderful.
Thank you! That brings back many memories of going to the theater when I was young, with my sister and with my best friend, and twice with my daddy. This is a wonderful row.
Thankyou ,love going to the theater. Plays and musicals
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