You didn’t really think I was done talking about this yet, did you?
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October 5…that’s tomorrow!!
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Once upon the time, there was a girl that loved Harry Potter.
I don’t mean that she loved The Boy Who Lived. She did, of course, but most of all, she loved his story.
His story captured the world. It gave grown men and women the urge to jump on broomsticks and wear robes. It turned children that did not care for books into avid readers. His story told us that there is a place for everyone and that the brave of heart can also be clever and loyal, and that good will, in the end, conquer evil.
Now, back to the girl.
To show her love for Harry, the girl designed and shared hundreds of quilt patterns about Harry’s adventures. Eventually, others that loved Harry wanted to do the same, and a community grew up around their mutual love of The Boy Who Lived.
After many, many years of waiting with bated breath and following every word of his story, Harry did, finally, conquer Voldemort and the story came to an end.
The girl continued to quilt and to share, but in the back of her mind, there was an idea. A wonderful, scary, huge idea.
It sat and percolated for almost eight years.
Then, one day, she started drawing. Pattern after pattern emerged, and she realized that the joy of this project must be shared with others like her. Somewhere during the creative process, this same girl realized that this project, this quilt, would be the last big Harry Potter project she would take on. This made her both happy and sad, so she gave this very happy project an ominous name.
Imagine the girl’s surprise and joy when she realized that others really did want to share in the adventure of this, her last big Harry Potter project!
It would be months of choosing just the right fabrics, sharing ideas, and making new friends.
Months of stitching, and waiting, and anticipation.
She had no idea, at the beginning how big or how wonderful it all would be or how many talented, wonderful new people she would meet as a result.
The Project of Doom, A Harry Potter Block of the Month
January – August, 2011
Hand embroidery completed September 2011
Top Pieced October 1, 2011.
And now, for those that started the journey together in January, this adventure has ended. For others, it is only beginning.
For the girl? She will be forever grateful to those that joined her in the journey, but most especially to Harry, his friends, and the adventures he shared with us.
Learn more about The Project of Doom
New for 2013 – Get all 30 patterns plus finishing instructions in one zip file on Craftsy!
The Project of Doom was conceived by, designed, written and presented by Jennifer Ofenstein through Harry Potter Paper Piecing.
All patterns are free for personal and non-profit use, and for the love of Harry Potter.
You can find all Project of Doom patterns and instructions archived right here on Sewhooked and on my fandom quilting site, Fandom In Stitches.
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Guess what I finished the embroidery on last night and will be PIECING today?! That’s right, my Project of Doom blocks will be a quilt top by the end of the day! Many of the participants in my Harry Potter Block of the Week opted to add different elements to their quilt after it was in bookcase format. I am undecided on that. Since I designed it, it’s already about as personalized as it’s going to get for me. There is one thing I might try…but first thing’s first, rows of books!
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pieced by woozelmom
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You can find the Project of Doom pattern archive right here on Sewhooked!
…and…
even MORE free Harry Potter Patterns, on Fandom In Stitches!
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You can now find all Project of Doom patterns archived here on Sewhooked.
The Project of Doom was a Harry Potter Block of the Week that took place between January and August 2011. The link above includes a comprehensive archive of all of the patterns that were posted during that time, including fabric requirements and suggested layouts.
Go have a look!
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This awesome Harry Potter cake was made by a friend for her daughter’s 17th birthday party.
Hello, Quidditch cake?! It doesn’t get much better than that!
Accio, cake…and a very Harry Birthday, Turner!
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The Project of Doom, A Harry Potter Block of the Week Mystery Quilt, has now concluded, but this is not the end for Harry Potter Paper Piecing!
The final post for The Project of Doom is now online and includes suggested layout instructions for the 30 blocks participants have created.
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Previous Patterns:
Are you wondering what on earth we’ll do after The Project of Doom? I made a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT this morning on my fandom quilting website, Fandom In Stitches….click the banner below for details!
Two Little Hooters, a new pattern from The Sewhooked Shop
Tree Trimming, by liljabs
While perusing the Sewhooked flickr group today, I realized I might have a thing for designing trees.
Maybe…
Enjoy these flickr offerings along with the pattern links. And dearest flickr group? Thanks for the eye candy!
Tree Trimming, by shaebay
Tree Trimming, by hermione_jean
Christmas Hanging, made with Sunbonnet Sue’s Magical Friends Friends: Holly Jolly, by sewtobed
Wonky Little Tree from Holly Jolly, by liljabs
Wonky Little Tree Hot Pad by mkissa
Wonky Little Tree by lilyshay
Wonky Little Tree 2 by lilyshay
Tree, made with Tree at Sunset free pattern, by lilyshay
Tree by sewtobed
Whomping Willow (free pattern), by shaebay
Whomping Willow Cork Board by shaebay
Whomping Willow , by mkissa
Whomping Willow , by laci_l
Whomping Willow , by mamalama1
Whomping Willow , by schenleyp
Whomping Willow , by hpfan_poa
Whomping Willow , by bumblebre4life
Whomping Willow , by queenmlv
Whomping Willow , by hermione_jean
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This is your weekly reminder that The Project of Doom, A Harry Potter Block of the Week Mystery Quilt, is taking place over on Harry Potter Paper Piecing (hp_paperpiecing on Livejournal).
This is it, Week 30, the very last weekly pattern for The Project of Doom. Next week, we’ll have suggested finishing instructions.
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Previous Patterns:
Links go straight to posts including block samples. If you do not wish to see photos of the blocks, click this link for previous posts.
Are you wondering what on earth you’ll do after The Project of Doom? Keep your eye on Fandom In Stitches, where a Great Big Secret Project is brewing!
Two Little Hooters, a new pattern from The Sewhooked Shop
This is your weekly reminder that The Project of Doom, A Harry Potter Block of the Week Mystery Quilt, is taking place over on Harry Potter Paper Piecing (hp_paperpiecing on Livejournal).
Today’s pattern is Week 29! Next week will be the last weekly pattern, followed by finishing instructions.
Join the Project of Doom on Livejournal to talk PoD, share photos, questions and stories!
Click on the banner for details.
Previous Patterns:
Links go straight to posts including block samples. If you do not wish to see photos of the blocks, click this link for previous posts.
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