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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Round up of 2019 Blog Hops + Sew Alongs

Time to ring in the New Year with sewing projects that will bring us great joy! Although we all have numerous projects that we may have not finished in 2018 the "Out with the old and in with the new!" feeling happens every year!

You will want to dig into your favorite fabrics or go shopping for something new ( like we need an excuse) to participate in some or all of these events!

In 2019 there is a plethora of fun Block of the Month and Quilt Alongs that will keep you entertained, engaged and inspired for the entire year!

Some of these are free and some are for a fee.  I separated the groups for you to find the ones that are the best fit for you. They are all incredible! 

In 2019 not all of the BOM, Sew Alongs and Quilt Alongs are hosted on blogs, there are some that will be in Facebook Groups and others prodomenently on Instagram. 

Go through all of the options and find the ones that you will enjoy the most! 







Free:

These options are come as you are and ready to sew.  Threadology is in this catagory because the patterns are free with a request for donation ( good cause and 100% of the proceeds are matched and given to Make A Wish).

























Decadence Stitch-Along





2018 Monthly Color Challenge

 




Fee: 

These options require you to purchase a pattern, a membership, or a book to participate



Make It Take It Sew Along




The Quilter's Planner 2019 Block of the Month Sampler Sew-Along




















Conversation Row of the Month Sampler Quilt




The Gardens - 2019 BOM

 

Coming Home Quilt BOM 2019

 

 The Sunset Isle QAL









2019 Perfect HST BOM Block-of-the-Month program





Kwik Sparklers Block of the Month




Gnome at Home Block of the Month







Quiet Play Pattern Club

 


Ohana Mystery Quilt

 

 


If you are taking part in, or know of others that you feel are pretty fab, message me and I can add it to the list 😃
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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Quick Diagonal Pintuck Pouch

Fabric manipulation is a source of joy for me. Taking a flat piece of raw material and creating something with texture and depth is...well...just really cool!

Saturday I took a break from my sewing room. I cleaned house ( it was WAY NEEDED), exercised, chopped wood, uprooted acorns from the walking path that had taken root, and cooked. I did not step into my sewing room for the entire day. This never happens!

It was lovely!

When I awoke this morning, I was a little sore and completely inspired. Here is my result.

 

It started with a 10 in square from a layer cake that I had by Wenche Wolff Hatling from Northern Quilts for Moda Fabrics. 

Diamond pin tucking was just a must! There was absolutely zero plan other than it had to be pin tucked!

 


 
After it was pintucked, which took less time than I had anticipated, I put it to one side to think about what it would become. A Christmas ornament came to mind, but then that idea was tossed for a pouch. 

A pouch made perfect sense for this small square of awesomeness. 

With no pattern, I just started making. It was delightful to go with the flow. 

There was only once that Jack was in hand the entire time. There was no fretting over finishing today, but it happened anyway. 


The texture is fabulous, the pouch itself is finished looking and a great size. 

Overall, I am calling this experience a WIN! 

Range free sewing is pretty cool!
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Saturday, November 3, 2018

Missing Market Swagtastic Giveaway!

Who is ready for the most SWAGTASTIC SWAGTACULAR Missing Market Giveaway?

International Quilt Market is such an exciting time for everyone!  All of the quilting industry under one roof with new fabrics, threads, sewing machines and collections of every kind!

The fabulous and fun Mathew from MisterDomestic and Go-Go Kim are co-hosting a #missingmarket event on Instagram and invite you to join us for the MOST HAPPENING PARTY that is NOT in HOUSTON!

You can find the #missingmarket Instaparty by visiting @misterdomestic and @gogokim!

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If you are not on Instagram, we did not want you to miss out on the opportunity to grab some Quilt Market goodness!

This sponsored giveaway is generously offered by leaders of the sewing and quilting industry that want you to enjoy their FABULOUS Quilt Market swag!

There are a variety of brands including some you know and love and also some that are just starting out on their adventures in the sewing and quilting world!


One very fortunate WINNER will receive this fabulous prize package including:


A $40 gift card from Fat Quarter Shop

If it is not on Fat Quarter Shop, it does not exist! This $40 GC will be perfect for fabric, thread, needles or anything else you need!

Kimberly and her team bring the best of everything together and put it online for your convenience


Shannon Fabrics:

Crazy 8 Cuddle Kit Violeta

If you have never had the opportunity to feel a cuddle quilt, you will fall in love! There is not a word to describe how soft and warm Cuddle fabrics are.




From The Quilters Planner:

A 2019 Quilter's Planner and QP Pattern Magazine. Stephanie Palmer has made sure to include everything for your busy home and sewing life!

oliso:


Your favorite iron brand oliso is giving you the choice between the pink or yellow Oliso® Pro™ TG1600 Smart Iron! 

Oh My Goodness! This magical iron will spoil you with dependable heat, hot steam ( if you like steam) and a feature that cannot be found on any other iron! It raises itself up to avoid scorching!




Designs by SarahJ:

A fat Quarter Bundle of her new Sew Sweet Batiks for Marcus Fabrics. These batiks are so light and airy. The colors are like a candy shop window!




Hobbs Batting:

What's in your quilt sandwich?

Make it Hobbs Batting! The quilter's choice of quality batting!

Hobbs is including Throw-sized batting bundle of:
Tuscany Silk
Tuscany Wool
Tuscany Cotton/Wool
Tuscany Bleached Cotton




String & Story:

Two digital patterns that are brand spanking new and a pair of String & Story vinyl stickers for your sewing machine , sewing box or even your computer!





OLFA Creates:
Safety is always first in the sewing room!

 OLFA 60mm Rotary Cutter + 60mm Endurance Blade is not only good for your hands but has a safety lock when not in use.





Powered by Quilting:

A gorgeous fat quarter bundle + 3 quilt patterns!

Frame It Up
Square Stones
Frosty Wonderland






BUT WAIT!!!

There is MORE!!!!


From Needle, Ink & Thread:


Omnigrid Foldaway Mid-Size Cutting Mat & Ironing Area 9in x 12in.  Perfect for at home or on the road sewing!






Gudrun from GE Quilt Designs:

Gudrun offers a great variety of items including her Stripology books and Rulers!

$25 gift certificate to gequiltdesigns.com







From the fun Swirly Girls Design:
A pattern pack including:
          Pineapple Party quilt pattern
 Sew Sweet Book




Maywood Studio:

A Maywood Studio Chloe Irish Chain Pods Quilt Project!  Discover a new way to make projects even faster!

Maywood Studio Pods are a precut kit making your project " easy peasy" meaning less cutting and less time!


The Southern Bobbin :

Make yourself or someone you love a wallet that is both useful and stylish!

A Slim and Sassy Southern Wallet Kit which includes pattern, fabric, stabilizer, zipper, and snap. ($25 Retail Value)



Quilt-Pro Systems:

Quilt-Pro is giving their software with an incredible variety of patterns, blocks and designs for you to create your own personalized quilt block or pattern on your PC or Mac!











Be sure to share this fab giveaway opportunity with all of your friends! They will love you even more!!!!


This giveaway will be run through Rafflecopter.  You are not required to do all of the options offered. 


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There is only one mandatory option and the rest we hope you will happily do!

Your chances of winning will increase with the more options you choose.  The giveaway is open to all of our international friends!

This SWAGtastic giveaway closes at 05 Nov 2018 at 3pm CT ( the same time as the close of Quilt Market in Houston) and one random winner will be chosen from the Rafflecopter entries and contacted by on or by 08 November 2018.

The winner will be announced on the blog post.


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