A Quilt of Valor Presentation and another Giveaway

Saturday morning found us in very negative Temps - when we were doing chores it was -29 and I was not a fan..

We had a Quilt of Valor presentation scheduled - and I wondered if we would get any cancellations - can you believe that we did not!! Over 100 Veterans showed up to Honor these Vets ( and of course, have a warm breakfast)

I was impressed - as it was -11 when the presentation started... WHO ORDERED THAT!!!

Look at all those Smiling faces!!It was so cool to have them all arrive and they all Ohhed and aahhed appropriately over their quilts!! but the Smiles - oh lawsy mercy - the smiles - they just melt my heart!!!

This is my last giveaway this week - but... rest assured there are more. I can't think of better people( Quilters) for my excess Stash to go to!!  I will ship in the Continental US - some of you no reply bloggers need to leave me a way to contact you.... 

This is a fun stack of Flannels!! and even a plaid or two... but they are super soft!! We are supposed to get out of these negatives this week - but my flannel quilts have been pulled out... I think I might be in a permanent state of chilled haha!

I will draw at the end of tomorrow!!!! ( the 17th) so comment today!! and tell me your favorite snack while stitching .. or maybe you don't snack? 

PS - Tomorrow... the First clue of Stars Like Spaghetti comes out... you won't want to miss it!

My First Quilt of Valor ( top) for the year!!! and giveaway 5

 Go me!!!

So!! this one started out as the 20 stars for 20 years anniversary top from Quilts of Valor. I followed the first 3 steps (ish) and then.... went a little off course... BUT!!!

I think I like what it Morphed into!!

Mine will be completely different that the rest !! It ended up being 60 x 72 inches - so I think that will be perfect...

Now to get it into the quilting que.... 

I was looking back at some of my QOV posts - it seems like some years ( like 2012) I committed to 12 QOV's that year... and made all these goals. I met them - and then some!! 

I don't have a QOV goal this year - I think I will take it as it comes and see how many things I can make... maybe just a personal race for me to make as many as I can squeeze in?

I also know that I suck at statistics.. and keeping counts of things. 

Who Like Oriental fabrics? this is a bag of them!! Smaller pieces - some are 12 inch square - but enough to make that litt;e butterfly - or something else.

Today tell me if you like Applique or not... And of course- the winners will be drawn on the 17th - so make sure you leave me a way to contact you if you are the winner!

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Giveaway 4 - the double Nine patch

 Todays giveaway is a little kit for a Double 9 patch quilt....

Its kind of cute!!!

So today - tell me what your favorite crock pot meal to make is!!!

I will be glad to send these to someone in the Continental us - make sure you leave me a way to contact you if you are a no-reply blogger

I will draw on the 17th of January!!

Stay warm today!!

Hawaii Gingham, Giveaway 3 and!! Finished!! ( or not) Friday!!

I must be dreaming of warm and sun and beach.....or maybe I should and the wind here would die down. I have seen photos of all sorts of snow and I think it must be coming my way with these winds.... oh boy!! Even the Puppy doesn't want to play!!

but! thats okay - we got our Hawaiian Gingham Quilt done....

Finidng a place to take a photo without it blowing to Kansas... different story!!!

I quilted Hibiscus flowers on it!! Keeping with the Hawaii theme!!!  and this is the back - SUPER busy and bright!!

I wasn't really sure how I would like using that busy print - but I really like how it turned out - its a Happy Quilt!!!

(PS I listed it in my Etsy shop just in case you know anyone who'd like a happy quilt)

Giveaway...

its a cute panel with backing for a wall hanging or mini quilt. When I first looked at it - I thought pillow covering?

But - just to prove its cute... There's My Bella girl 

PS - I learned that Bella is the most popular name for dogs now cuz of a vampire movie...

NO!! My puppy is named after lake Isabella.. but saying Isabella takes to long when your trying to get her attention!

Leave me a comment telling me your favorite thing to make with LEMON!!! I'll be glad to send this out to anyone in the continental US.... and I will draw on the 17th!!

and lastly:

Hopefully January is off to a good start for you!! Show it off!

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Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2022

 I am starting to think about this years Rainbow Scrap Challenge.

( I know - I'm a little behind... the story of my life)

I don't know exactly what I want to do yet - but I sorted some hand dyed Scraps into a bucket....

What I do know - 

I don't want to work with these blocks:

These are the blocks that I used for the 2021 Challenge and I made placemats. A LOT of placemats!

I had fun, but I am over it... well at least for January.

So!! Who wants these?

Disclaimer:

• They are pieced by a sweet lady who works with her scraps
• Not a one is the exact same size (I ended up piling 6 together and trimming them and bam - they were the same size then
• There is a lot.  Like maybe 50
• If you are interested - leave me a comment here
• On Sunday I will pick TWO people to send  blocks too.
• Must live in the continental US  - I am not familiar enough with overseas shipping anymore

Now I must go back to thinking about what project I would like to do for RSC

A Little Fabric Giveaway

 This weekend did not give me much time for stitching... but its all good - because I had fun! 

I did have a little rearranging time in my quilting area... well actually the whole front room and kitchen, but that will have to be another post. Because today... after I post this little giveaway... I am going to Paint!! 

Oh yes, a few of you warned me, and you were right... its not just the floors that needed to be redone - but I am having some fun ! And I will have a whole new looking kitchen when I am done.

Here is what I found!

5 Flannels pieces in the cutest colors and a little cross stitch one!  They are all about 1/2 to 1 yard each and I think one of you would LOVE to make something with them!!

If you are not aware - Pretti is hosting a Merciful Quilts Drive Positivity Plus  Maybe some of these fabrics would look good for that?  or Covered in Love  Or maybe you have a special person you think would like them, or hey!! Maybe you need to make yourself a quilt!!!  you probably need these!!!

Interested? Leave me a comment by Friday and we will choose one of you to have these fabrics winging your way!! and you don't even have to tell me anything... just a Hey ya! or me! or if you really want... tell me what you are working on

Happy Stitching!

Fabric Giveaway Day 7

This giveaway is more scrappy than the others... but the fabrics on the top right - they are pieces - about 12 x 9 inches and a little flag... then on the bottom left - are blocks that were madef rom them.

and!! A Fat Quarter pack!  ( five I think) 

So if you are interested in this giveaway.... leave me a comment telling me ...

A NEW YEARS resolution.... don't worry  - I won't hold you to it - I just like to know what people are thinking of, and get ideas!!

Also - Make sure I have a way to contact you! Winners will be announced Saturday!

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Fabric Giveaway Day 6

 Joyful asked if my sewing area was looking really organized... the answer was yes.. it did... but then I started stitching again... so now.. no.

I greatly admire organized people, and people who can put things away at the end of the day. I can do that in my House ( you know like dishes, laundry, food) ... but in my sewing space?  DO NOT mess with my piles people... you might see a side of me you don't like 😂🤣!

Alright - so todays Fabrics I won't use in 2021....  

Aren't these so cute!  Those little sewing machine ones have different machines and scenes on them. I counted how many there were, but I didn't write it down - so Surprise!! there is more than 2!!  

We had fun looking at the side dishes, appetizers , etc - so apparently we like food.... but this time - If you are interested tell me what you favorite place to visit would be... You can have gone there - or just dreaming about going there.... 

And ps - quite a few of you are no reply bloggers, so leave me a way to email you please ;-)

Fabric Giveaway..... Day 5

 

need a little Fat Quarter Pick me up?

These are just for you then!!

Leave me a comment with your favorite New Years Day tradition.

I'll Draw on News years day and they will be heading your way!

day 1-4 Fabric Giveaway winners!!

 You guys!!

The food ideas and the scrap block ideas are awesome!

I kinda laughed at how many cheese ball suggestion there were. That was one appetizer I had forgotten about, but ended up making for Thanksgiving and it was a total hit!! so we made it again for Christmas! Great minds right?

We look forward to trying a lot of the other food ideas!!

Alright!

So I emailed the winners - but I thought I would post here just in case they don't read emails very often

Day 1:  TeaLeafQuilts.blogspot.com

Day 2: Quilt Diva Julie

Day 3: Lisa C

Day 4: Cherie in St Louis

Enjoy!! and see you Monday for another round of Giveaways!!

Fabric Giveaway .... Day 4

 Happy Christmas Eve Day!!!

Hope you day will be awesome! 

So these are all good size pieces - like 12 x 18 inches or larger. Again - I love them! they are so soft and feminine.... but... I won't use them next year.  

Not that they have to be used in 2021.... but I have already made a list of some quilts I DO want to make....  and these just aren't a part of that plan. 

Okay - I just saw your mouth drop open - yes - I actually think I have a plan for 2021... I know... I am more of a fly by the seat of my pants quilter. And that will probably still happen, I don't think I tiger can change... but! I do have a plan - hahaha!

Interested in these?

Leave me a comment with your Favorite Holiday Appetizer

I'll draw Saturday!

Fabric Giveaway .... Day 3

Okay - you can totally see a scrappy quilt out of these right? 

I've been having a good time sorting through fabrics - and seeing what I have.  You won't really believe that I am actually looking for something specific... and I keep finding more things...

I am sure NONE of you know how that is right?

If you are interested in these - leave me a comment with a favorite Scrappy Block

I will draw names on Saturday - so make sure I have a way to contact you!

Come back in a few hours.... The Happy Half Square Block will be posted!!!!

Fabric Giveaway... Day 2

Today's giveaway!!

Now I will be honest - I do love these fabrics - I think they are so pretty and feminine....

but... I won't use them in 2021 - so I would love them to be loved by someone else and become something  ... other than in a box.

 

The row in the back is all Fat Quarters - and the row in the front is scrap pieces - Most are good sized - like 9x9 - 

I see a beautiful Quilt in your future!

If you are interested - leave me a comment with your favorite Christmas Side Dish... 

I will draw a name on Saturday - so leave me a way to connect with you!

Fabric Giveaway... Day 1

 I am learning there are things in my stash that I just won't use - and I really think they should be used...

Anyone interested?

The squares are all 5 inch squares and the fabric is maybe 2 yards worth?

Interested?  Leave me a comment with your Favorite Holiday Cookie - 

I'll draw a name ( so make sure you are not a no response blogger or leave and email) on Wednesday

it will ship AFTER Christmas... have you seen those lines - I love you all - but... not that much haha!! ( to wait in lines to drop it off)

See you tomorrow - I may have more ....

WINNERS!!! and.... dreamin' of the Ocean

That was so fun to read about ironing... I sorta thought I might get some snarky answers - but you all... I learned a lot about how we all think, and how we organize our quilting days!! LOOOVE it!!

So Iron EZ offered two free bottle holders to my readers and the winners are.....

Preeti of https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/

and Beth - Beth doesn't blog but she was so excited... she never wins anything... so we helped change her luck!!

Thanks Quilters!!
and for those of you who didn't win - you can still purchase one with a 15% off Discount

Use code AQ15off at http://myironez.com

And because I have you...

Ocean photos....

I absolutely LOVE where I live, and wouldn't trade it for anything. But I sure love it when we get a chance to see the ocean. 

I feel like I should be gearing up and heading out to fish on these boats... I would totally love that!
and then come home and make fresh clam chowder... oh ya!

and you know - the drama of Black and White - still one of my favorites

I found a sand dollar!

It was pretty whole, but I left it there

The picture took up less space in my bag ;-)

See you Wednesday for LONE RIDER Clue #5

Crafted Applique - New Possibilities - WINNER

First off - thank you all so much for showing the LOVE for Lara's new book!!!

Second - the Winner!!


Nancy over at "A little Bit of Heaven"  Is the Winner!!

Nancy I will be emailing you and we will get you hooked up with Lara to get your signed copy of her book!!

In the meantime - those of you who didn't win - head over to Lara's blog and you can purchase a copy for yourselves ;-)

Thank you all for playing along!!!

Crafted Applique:New Possibilities Blog hop and Giveaway!

Welcome to my day on the "Crafted Applique: New Possibilities" Blog Hop!!  

I am so excited to be included in this hop!!

AND!!! I am in LOVE with this book!!

Why is that you ask?  Well the very first sentence that I read was: "It is true that many quilters hesitate or even run the other way when it comes to doing applique...."  and I about screamed - OH MY GOSH !!! Is Lara in my house someplace??

I have long admired applique quilts, and the gorgeous items people make ... but I have been SO Intimidated by the process!!!

I sat down with Lara's book as soon as it arrived and started reading.  I told the kids to fend for themselves - and Oh ya - go feed the animals would you???  And I Kept on reading!

I was SO intrigued, and then I realized... I had all the supplies.... and I could "Possibly" do this!!

And then I started trying to pick out a project - and you know what - that one on the front cover is just calling my name!  When I was a kid we had a pink little camper that looked just like that - and my Mom and Dad took us camping in it a lot!  

BUT!!! My husband ( who is sometimes wise - but please don't tell him I said that) wondered out loud if I was jumping in to fast.  And After I glared at him - I thought - you know - maybe I should try a small little piece first.

I did - I tried something small. I had some of my photos printed on fabrics, so I thought I would like to try to applique that to a fabric that I am planning on using in a Quilt of Valor....

Here is my first attempt - It was so great - it worked just like Lara said!!!

Then!! I thought - I wonder if I can use the applique zig zag like stitch on this?  The last ( and ONLY) other time I tried applique, it  gathered and bunched and got stuck in my machine - which is why I may have never attempted it again.... but look:

It worked - no bunching, and I am learning to make better applique stitches!! Yay - I have learned so much from this book and her techniques, I really am ready to start the camper project now!! yay!!

From a complete beginner in applique, and a self taught quilter - I can truly recommend this book! It is perfect for everyone - even those a little intimated by Applique!!

Graciously Lara has offered to send "Crafted Applique: New Possibilities"  to one winner drawn on this blog post!  

So Leave a comment ( ON THIS POST) - tell me if you are an experienced appliquer' or a beginner. 

For a second chance -Leave me a second comment and  tell me if you follow me.... either here on my blog, or my facebook page Quiltygirl.com  ( and if you don't - start now and leave me a comment!!)

On May 21st, I will draw a winner and Lara will send you a book directly ;-)

If you are in a hurry to purchase this book - head to your local quilt shop and show them the love  - or head over to Lara;s blog - Buzzin Bumble  and purchase from her!

Lastly - go read these other reviews !!  

Crafted Appliqué… New Possibilities Blog Hop - May 1^st to June 5^th 2016

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Lara Buccella BuzzinBumble   Introduce Tour	2 Valerie Smith Pumpkin Patch Quilter	3 Dana Gaffney Stormy Days	4 Lorna McMahon Sew Fresh Quilts	5 Mary Schuberg Needled Mom	6 Heidi Kuntz Red Letter Quilts	7 Alycia Carmin Alycia Quilts
8 Amy DeCesare Amy Made That	9 Sherri McConnell A Quilting Life	10 Lara Buccella Sew Mama Sew Guest Post	11 Christina Cameli A Few Scraps	12 Melissa Corry Happy Quilting	13 Sarah Craig Confessions of a Fabric Addict	14 Soma Acharya Whims & Fancies
15 Valerie Reynolds Val’s Quilting Studio	16 Angela Pingel Cut to Pieces	17 Sandra Walker Musings of a Menopausal Melon	18 Cheryl Brickey Meadow Mist Designs	19 Judy Murphy Quilt Paradigm	20 Yvonne Fuchs Quilting Jetgirl	21 Cindy Pieters Stitchin’ at Home
22 Susie Zlogar Susie’s Sunroom	23 Connie Campbell Freemotion by the River	24 Ruth Bourke Charly & Ben’s Crafty Corner	25 Kaja Zieslar Sew Slowly	26 Ann Brooks Fret Not Yourself	27 Cynthia Brunz Quilting is More Fun Than Housework	28 Holiday
29 Holiday	30 Holiday	31 Jenn Trott-Zisserson Quarter Inch from the Edge	1 Paulette Horn The Way I Sew It	2 Sandra Jansen Studio Sew of Course	3 Christine Sherman Triangles & Squares	4 Darlene Simmons Quilt Shop Gal
5 Lara Buccella BuzzinBumble Giveaway Winners Announced!

***UPDATE: The Giveaway is Closed - a Winner will be announced tomorrow on the blog *****