Spreading Love Giveaway

Today is my 24th wedding anniversary, Valentine's Day is coming up, and it is also Random Acts of Kindness Week. It definitely seems like a week all about loving one another.

I made this little wallhanging/table mat with a stylized feather heart, it is about 12" square. If you would like a chance at winning it just leave a comment on this post - telling me a bit about your self, or some RAK that you experienced, or tell me about someone you love, or special plans you have this week......

Some details about the piece - I used 100Wt Invisafil thread on top, 50Wt Aurifil in the bobbin, with a #80 Microtex needle for the free motion quilting (the fabric is a tightly woven, shiny cotton, that was difficult to stitch. The Microtex needle is very sharp, and worked well). The batting is one layer of cotton on the bottom with a half layer of wool on the top. The beads are #11 seed beads, I used size B Nymo thread for the first time, I like it - it was smooth and didn't kink, plus it comes in different colours (I bought it here). The piece of lace is from my sister.

Also I did most of the quilting and beading this weekend while Skypeing with some of my best friends - there is a group of 4 of us in different parts of the world that get together just about every weekend to quilt - such fun!

I have been wanting to have a giveaway for a while because I have past some blogging milestones - four years of blogging, over half a million views on my blog, and over 600 followers! I remember when I got my first follower - I was so excited! As it turned out, that was Wendy (Inky Threads), who has become one of my dearest friends - thanks Wendy!
So if you are a follower just leave me another comment for another chance to win.

BTW it was my twin bother and his wife's 23rd wedding anniversary yesterday - Happy Anniversary to them!

I'll make the draw on Friday the 15th of February. Thanks to all that entered! The winner was Karen (For the Love of Needle and Thread) - Congratulations!

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for making blogging such a joyful experience for me! Have a great day!!♥

400th Post!

I can't believe that this is my 400th post! 


I knew that it was coming and thought I should do something special. Then I remembered that I have this book that I am supposed to pass on, but with everything that happened this summer I had forgotten about it.

If you would like to be entered to win this charming book, just leave a comment on this post and I will use RNG to pick a winner next Friday (the 28th of October). I will ship internationally, and please  make sure

I have a way to reach you. 

Now to get ready for the Friday Night Sew-In! More Dresden Plates,

I have 14 so far and I need 25 (they are 10").

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!♥


The winner of the book is Carla! Thanks to everyone who entered.

Check Out a New Giveaway!

There is a fabulous giveaway going on over at Such a Sew and Sew! Of Civil War fabrics, totaling over 10½ yards and a book. The contest closes Friday (March 18th) night - it is to celebrate National Quilt Day on the 19th of March.

Good Luck!!♥

Contest Winner!

Today is the draw for the $40 GC for CSN stores.
Thank-you to everyone that entered!

Very technical I know!

I am thrilled to announce that the winner is the very talented Cyndi from BLUEBIRDSWING! Congratulations!

Coincidentally Cyndi also suggested a great name for the little Schnibbles quilt, so I am going to call it "My One and Only"! Thanks Cyndi!


I have been working on the Romanian Point Lace - 4 more flowers and only 8 more to go (along with meters of braid and filling in stitches).

I think I will work on filling in the some of the areas now.


I started making a new quilt too! "Diamonds at Large" is from the book "Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts" by Pam and Nicky Lintott.

It is very easy and only takes one layer cake (border, binding and all) to make a 45" x 60" quilt. The layer cake is Harvest Home by Blackbird designs (Moda). I bought it on special from Hamels, when I went to a quilt show this spring (it is still listed for the same price on their web site - $32).
The pattern calls for a layer cake with a strong light/dark contrast and this one doesn't really have it, but I am hoping that it will work out. I liked the idea of making something with just a layer cake - so I am trying it out!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!! ♥

Celebrating Summer with a Giveaway!

A while ago I was asked to host a giveaway for CSN stores linking to their bed store. I thought that the joys of Summer would be a good enough reason to have a giveaway!! CSN will be giving a one-time-use $40 gift certificate for any of the over 200 CSN stores! (Please be aware that you may be responsible for shipping and international fees.) I have ordered from CSN and was very pleased!

Now on to the Joys of Summer!

I have been enjoying spending time with my family -

Bike rides in the country

gardening -


and of course - quilting!

The little Schnibbles all ready to be quilted!

How to enter (up to 3 entries with 3 separate comments) -

1. Leave me a comment on how you are enjoying your time.

2. Let me know that you are a follower (you can become one if you would like).

3. Mention this giveaway on your blog and let me know.

Be sure I have a way of reaching you to let you know you are the lucky one!
Entry deadline is Sunday July 25th at midnight. I will make the draw next Monday (July 26th, 2010). Good Luck!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!! ♥