Chevrons are everywhere, on fabric, nails, floors, walls and clothing, if you don’t believe me check out this pinterest board I put together at the weekend and there are just a few of the images I found!
Inspired by this and with a need to do something with a huge stack of vintage sheet charm squares I decided to make a chevron quilt:
I used a gorgeous yellow/orange sheet for the backing:
And the wonderful stripy sheet for the binding again:
I’ve made up some kits and have them for sale in my Etsy shop. I’m also thinking about adding a custom option, you let me know what colour quilt you would like to make and I’ll send you the kit with those colours in. You could choose anything from just 2 colours to 6, and could have for example 2 pinks but different prints – I’d love to know what you think of this idea.
I’m so pleased with the finished quilt that I’m already thinking about scaling this up and using 10″ squares to make bigger chevrons and a bigger quilt.
So would you like to make one? I’m giving away one quilt kit (not including batting) to one lucky reader. International entries welcome.
To enter just leave a comment below, if you want to tell me what you think about chevrons please do.
Extra entries:
Add my Etsy shop to your favourites – one entry.
Share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog and come back and leave me a comment telling me you’ve done so – one entry.
That’s 3 possible entries for you to win.
Giveaway will close on Sunday 22nd July at 9pm (UK time). Please make sure that I have a way to contact you if you win.
Linking up with:
Beautiful quilt!!! I love that backing fabric. Thanks for the chance to win a kit…
What a great idea! Especially with the different colors options! I would love to win a kit to make for 100 Quilts for Kids.
I like the idea of being able to state the color I would like in a kit.
That backing fabric is amazing! Would love to win this. Currently having fun with one of your lovely charm packs
You can contact me via Facebook if I win
Have also shared on facebook
What a lovely giveaway. I would love to take part. Great idea to have a kit that you can choose your colours. Sue x
Forgot to mention that I have already favourited your Etsy shop. I shall be sharing on Facebook. Sue x
And you are one of my favourites on etsy
Gorgeous quilt! I love how your vintage sheets are different than the ones I can find here in Canada! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Your shop is aleady in my favorites! Thanks!
Ive got a pattern and the fabric to make a layer cake chevron but still haven’t got round to it, thanks for the giveaway
your a fav of mine on etsy
ive tweeted it https://twitter.com/me0wp00/status/224843994218237953
Lovely quilt
Great quilt! I love chevrons. Like the idea of making it with charm squares too!
Hi! I love chevrons, even never made a quilt like that. Thank you for a lovely give away! Wishes from Greece!
You etsy shop looks beautiful and is in my favourites!
nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com
I love your quilt!!!! Those colors are awesome!!!!
xo
Ps -thanks for linking up
Lovely quilt idea! I love chevrons; your quilt is such a nice application of them.
I just tweeted your blog post. Great giveaway idea!
Just favorited your shop on etsy.
I’ve not been that fussed with the primary colour type cheverons, but I really like how it looks in vintage sheetage! great idea and of course I’d love to win a kit :O)
I love it – and that orange backing is a stunner too!
Shop already favourited xxx
Love Chevrons, I love chevron fabrics and I love to make chevrons out of fabric!
what a fantastic giveaway! count me in! chevrons=i can take ‘em or leave ‘em…
I like the personalized option. I’d be more likely to use it to specify a color I’d prefer not be included, which is what keeps me from buying a lot of kits.
Just love your quilt. Very vintage and romantic! I just made one with a layer cake “a walk in the woods” and I am very happy with the result! Thanks for the give away. Would love to make a vintage one.
I love the look of Chevron quilts, but haven’t tried to make one yet. I’m torn between using your method with HST or the rail fence on point method. I would like to make one with vintage sheets.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/wordygirl11/status/224902002738610176
I love this quilt. I love the vintage fabrics too. I think that I had the orange flower print 30+ years ago that is in your heading.
Great kit idea, thanks for the chance to win one.
You’re a favorite of mine on etsy
Lovely quilt! It looks so super soft!
Great giveaway!! Chevrons are awesome – very versatile really. Your quilt backing is super cool- love it.
I’ve favourited your Etsy shop – loving the bunting. Etsy: amyinuk. FAB giveaway Mary
Pretty quilt! I love the idea of offering custom solutions. Personally I’d pick a blue/green/aqua/teal combo.
i love the quilt! i am in love with chevron patterns right now, but only in quilting. i’m not as into it on anything else…
love the vintage sheets too. trying to keep myself from collecting them now, haha!
Chevrons seem to be everywhere at the moment!
I love them!
I don’t really like chevrons, but your quilt is better than chevron prints I’ve seen ’till now =)
I’ve added your Etsy shop to my favorites =)
here’s my tweet:
https://twitter.com/MimmaEtta/status/224937761021501441
I’d like very much to have here in Italy your gorgeous prize!
Beautiful chevrons. I bet is it very soft, being made with vintage sheets. I have never made a quilt with vintage sheets, but if I win, I’d love to try.
Love chevrons (aka zigzags at my house). I’ve made two – 1 with HSTs & the other with rectangles on the diagonal. Thanks for the chance to win.
I added your Etsy shop to my favorites list of quilt shops. Like you idea of choosing fabric colors for custom kits. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love your quilt kits and I think the option for a custom color choice is a great idea!
Your shop is already in my favorites.
Oh I love this! I don’t really like the chevron fabrics that are around now, I think they are too blocky and solid for me, but this is beautiful! I’d never thought of floral chevrons, but they are right up my street!
Have favourited your etsy shop
Have shared on twitter
https://twitter.com/Sarah_L_N/status/224972241526460416
I just love chevrons, fits perfectly to summertime! Your kilt is soo cute and I think the option to make your own quilt kit would be awesome! Thank you for a chance to win!
oh mary! you continue to inspire me. now i have such an obsession for vintage sheets! i’m almost done with a quilt for my sister with the pieces i ordered from you. the chevron is fun!!! that might be my next one
shared it on fb!!!
favorite on etsy! (thanks for all the chances to win!)
Loving your work with the vintage fabrics Mary and your etsy shop looks fab. What a brilliant giveaway – thanks for the chance to enter x
I love your chevron quilt– SO vintage-y!
At first, when the Chevron craze started, I wasn’t hooked, but like so many things, the more I see the more I like.. and your quilt, using vintage sheets, is probably one of the prettiest chevron designs that I’ve came across!! LOVE it! Thank you for the chance to win a kit to make one of our own!! 
You’ve inspired me.. I am putting this on my to-do list! 
Your Etsy shop is now on my Favorites list!
I shared your giveaway on my Twitter page here: https://twitter.com/GwenWindham/status/225182522307383296
Love chevrons! They look so clever but are so simple really, that said I have only done a cushion so far! Would love to do a chevron quilt in just different tones of one colour.
I already have your etsy shop in my favs
And I have shared the giveaway on my fb page too.
I’m still waiting to win something to get my daughter to make for me!
I quite fancy having a go at chevrons – for ME!!!
Your chevron quilt looks so pretty! That orange sheet on the back is perfect
Your quilt is lovely! I have never done chevrons but would love to give it a try! The backing is so pretty!
I happyly hearted your shop on Etsy! thanks again!
you have some beautiful designs/ideas,i love them !!would love to win! have shared on fb. fingers crossed x
Very beautiful. I love the backing fabric.
Added your shop to my fave
Tweeted https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/225385316456988674
A vintage sheet chevron quilt – fabulous idea!
Tweeted about this: https://twitter.com/birdie00000/status/225447670938996738
I added your Etsy shop to my favorites.
Am loving the vintage feel and would be amazing to win this
I would love to win and make a quilt in memory of my 36 year old daughter who died on my arms when a blood clot went to her lung. she loved chevron, her birthday is next month babscorbitt@gmail.com
Lovely quilt, nice idea!
I love all of these patterns. Makes me want to get quilting
Your kit sounds like a great idea to start quilting.
I also tweeted about it as well.
http://wp.me/pT0TO-ZT
I love them – classic way to give your home that vintage feel
Have Shared on facebook xx
Beautiful giveaway,
I added your Etsy shop to my favorites/ Tweeted @nathalietaylor7, shared on Facebook and pinned xxx
I love chevrons, especially for baby quilts since they sew up fast, are gender neutral, and classy for all ages.
Love your Chevron Quilt!! So bright & Summery! I think Chevrons are very Happy, Cheerful & Fun! Kinda flowing too.
Thanks for chance to win an Awesome KIT! Woohoo!
Absolutely Favorited your Etsy Shop1 What delightful things your create with vintage sheets! Wow!
Thanks for chance to win a Kit!
What a fabulous Quilt!! I love chevrons!! Thanks for a chance to win!
I liked your shop on etsy – CarlaRG
I tweeted…
https://twitter.com/CGeates/status/226758299985522688
Thanks for the awesome give away! Vintage chevrons are beautiful!
I love the chevron pattern and I really like what you have done with the different colours. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous quilt.
I just adore Chevron prints and quilts but I have never done a Chevron quilt but have always wanted to try.
Thank you for the chance to win a lovely quilt kit.
sandyb720 at gmail dot com
I added your shop to my favorites on Etsy – my shop name is Carvnstitch.
Beautiful shop and quilt kits!!!!
Thank you.
sandyb720 at gmail dot com
I shared you giveaway on facebook.
Thank you
sandyb720 at gmail dot com
I have wanted to do a zig zag quilt (now renamed chevron quilt), for some years now. You have such a lovely range of fabric.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this quilt!!! I’d be SO excited to win this kit so I could make my very own!!
Added your shop to my shop’s favorite list
http://www.etsy.com/libbyandlee
I love the kit! But i think the quilt would look more vibrant if brighter prints are to be used:)
andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love the chevron vintage quilts. Would love the chance to make one myself!
YAY! Love vintage sheets! Throw my name in the hat three times, my fingers are crossed!
What a sweet quilt! I love the chevrons, they give a nice sense of movement.
Love the quilt, I would enjoy the opportunity to make one myself having never attempted a chevron design before.
Have shared on Facebook and favourited (?) your shop!