Hey Everyone, welcome back.

This is my last post of 2013 and my last post of the 365 day blog challenge. Woohoo I did it – a post daily since January 1st.

Just a couple of stats you might be interested in. I actually wrote 374 posts which means I could have stopped 9 days ago, but then I would not have posted every day. The number of words written in those 374 posts was 163, 245. Wow that is a lot of words.

Yesterday I shared A Few Of My Favourite Posts and today I thought I would share the top 13 posts of 2013. These are the most popular and most visited posts on my blog. Only one matched up with my list from yesterday.

Top 13 Posts of 2013

#13 – How to Select Fabrics For A Fabulous Bargello Quilt

Selecting fabrics is what many struggle with whether for a Bargello quilt or another type of quilt.

#12 –  Kaye Wood’s View & Do Fussy Cutting Templates Review

Kaye’s templates come in many shapes and sizes making it easy to cut different shapes whether fussy cutting or not.

#11 – The Dahlia Pattern Giveaway

My Bargello Dahlia pattern was a great hit this past summer and thanks to all who voted on which way the piece should be oriented.

#10 – Purely Canadian Quilt Pattern

Purely Canadian is a quilt full of Canadian icons which make up a large maple leaf in the centre. This quilt is one of my pride and joys.

#9 – Bargello In Spring – An Easy Beginner Bargello Quilt

Bargello in Spring is a pattern by Ruth Blanchet of Arbee designs. This is the first in her seasons series and also the easiest. A great pattern to learn the technique of Bargello.

#8 – How to Square Up A Quilt Block

Squaring up a block for many can be a challenge but with the right tools and instructions it becomes quite simple.

#7 – How To Make A Maple Leaf Quilt Block

This quilt block is from my Purely Canadian pattern and is found in the cornerstones of the border.

#6 – Bargello Flower Class

The first Bargello flower class I taught. What fun it was.

#5 – Granny’s Choice Quilt Block

When I made this block and put four together I was very surprised to see a pinwheel form.

#4 – Sunflower Bargello Applique Art Quilt

The most popular of my Bargello flowers. I love the movement in the petals on this piece and the woven centre just ties everything together.

#3 – What is Free Motion Zigzag

Free motion zigzag has become one of my most favourite stitches especially on my art quilts.

#2 – How to Make a Bargello From a Fabric Strip Run

Watching a Bargello grow as the strips are sewn together is very satisfying especially considering all the sewing and cutting before hand.

#1 – How to Finish a Quilt With No Binding

An alternate method of finishing a quilt with no binding – not everyone likes to hand sew. I on the other hand find that last bit of hand sewing very relaxing.

There they are – the most popular posts of 2013.

Did you have a favourite post? I would love to know which one it was – just leave a comment below.

Until next year,

Happy Quilting!