12 days of Quilting

It has come to my attention that Christmas is almost here.  I have been trying to put off Christmas because I am simply not ready.  We have too many things going on and not enough time.  But Tanya informs me that we have to put up the tree today.  Last august I started making my 12 days wall hanging.  I have decided that I plan to give one away to about every one I know (including one here on the blog) but they are not ready.  At the beginning of this year I started quilting and blogging and one of the first things I found and fell in love with is this Mini Mystery Quilt

Back in August, I stated working on this (and then quickly forgot it) you can see that post here. Last night Tanya and I were up way too late working on this.  I now have 11 blocks done (times a few dozen) The plan is to make 40 ish of these (yes I am nuts) I have blocks done for the first 15 or so.  Today I get to finish the 12th block (ok its block 10 I think that is not done) and finish assembling the blocks.  Above is blocks 1-6 in rows and below is left over mess of other things.

So I need you all to wish us luck in my crazy goal of 40 wall hangings before Christmas.  Now I have a question for all of you.  Have any of you tried to do something so crazy?

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Last week the Sew Mama Sew giveaway was going on.  I have already received a email this morning telling me that I won a prize.  Feeling guilty about winning with out giving Tanya made me draw winners.  For any of you that do not know I am a Programmer and instead of silly random.org I in SQL created a quick random to pick my winners.  I then let Jared run it a few times and then he stopped and here is the results. I will Email the winners after this post goes live.  Congrats in advance and thank you to every one that entered.

AnaCrafts said...78

I love sewing quilts more than anything else. I tend to use Gutterman thread but don't have that much experience of other types.

December 4, 2012 5:59 AM 

The winner of our Fabric and Tread is AnnaCrafts.  Congrats.

Kelli said...29

Your scrappy patchwork quilt out of Twirl with a minky back is really beautiful. I especially love the binding you chose. It really completes it and brings all those bright colors together.

December 3, 2012 12:00 PM 

The winner of our Quilt  with free shipping (or $40 dollars towards her pick of quilt in our Etsy Store) is Kelli.  Congrats to both of you.

Link A Finish Friday #44

Before we start with Link A Finish Friday if you have not entered my 2 giveaway's from last week they are still open for a few more hours.  They both close at 5 PM PST.

http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/2012/12/sew-mama-giveaway-sewing-craft-supplies.html
http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/2012/12/sew-mama-sew-handmade-for-home.html

Also Sunday the Quilters Blog Hop starts check back for a giveaway then too. now with no more interruptions.

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It is now time for Link A Finish Friday.  Today I would like to start with a big thank you to Fat Quarter Shop who has offered to Sponsor our Link A Finish Friday with Prizes.  This month's winner (December) will win a $15 gift certificate to spend on Fat Quarter Shop.

Please remember to thank our sponsor by visiting their store at http://www.fatquartershop.com/ their blog http://www.fatquartershop.blogspot.com/ and Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/FatQuarterShop

Advent Calendar from Blossom Heart Quilts

Bento Box from Michelle's Romantic Tangle

Feeling Festive from Just Something I Made

Are 3 of the the items linked up last week.  Link up yours and lets see what you have been making.

So for the rules.

1) Who likes rules. Toss them out.

2) Add a link to your finish blog or where ever you show off your finishes (Not limited to quilts but I like them the most).
3) Visit a few of the finishes and comment or encourage them on.
4) Monthly random winner picked from all of the months linkups to $15 gift card from Fat Quarter Shop.

Not required but fun to do

1) Follow my blog.
2) Follow the blog of all those that link.
3) Link back to my blog.
4) No finish, go quilt and stop reading the web.

Red, White & Blue Sampler

My 4th of July looking sampler quilt is finally done.  Started as part of the beginner quilt along.  Richard started this quilt along with one other while Tanya made her quilt and soon realized that the pace for making these quilts was too slow for his interest.

The quilting for this quilt was done with echo quilting around the big blocks and then in the ditch though the 9 patch block themselves.

This quilt will make a great summer fun quilt.

Sew Mama Giveaway - Sewing + Craft Supplies

Today we are participating in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day.  I am having 2 different giveaway's with 2 different posts (so look for the other one if you have not already entered it).  This post will be for Sewing + Craft Supplies.

We are giving away 2 pieces of fabric.  The one on the left is almost 3/4 of a yard and the one on the right is just over a yard.  Also we are throwing in 2 1,000 m rolls of Gutermann White Thread. The picture does not do the fabric justice, they are pretty my gray desk top seems to wash them out.

To enter is simple.  Leave a comment on this post telling me what type of quilt or other sewing project you like to do most and what your favorite thread is.  For a bonus entry you can Like us on Facebook or G+ or follow us via Google Friends connect, Networked Blogs, Email, or Reader.  If you already follow us one of these ways it counts (but it can't hurt to follow us more then one way).  Leave a separate comment for each of the 2 possible entries.

This closes December 7th.  We will draw a name and notify winner.  Please leave a way to get in touch with you, if you are a no reply blogger.  This is open to anywhere in the world. 

The winner has been picked.  Congrats to AnaCrafts.  She will be emailed shortly to get mailing instructions. Thank you to all that entered our Giveaway!!

AnaCrafts said...78

I love sewing quilts more than anything else. I tend to use Gutterman thread but don't have that much experience of other types.

December 4, 2012 5:59 AM 

Sew Mama Sew - Handmade for the Home

Today we are participating in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day.  I am having 2 different giveaway's with 2 different posts (so look for the other one if you have not already entered it)  This post will be for Handmade  for the Home Category.

For this giveaway I am giving away one of my $40 or less quilts.  Tanya and I have been busy over the last year and  have a Etsy Store with 20+ quilts in it.  Pictured above are examples, 10 of the 20+ are quilts that are for sell are $40 dollars or less.  The winner of this giveaway can pick one of the 10 quilts and have it shipped to them for free. This is open to all, no matter where in the world you might live.  If you prefer one of the quilts over $40, you can use the $40 towards the price and still get free shipping.

To enter you just need to visit my Etsy Store  and pick a quilt  that you love and tell me why you love it? (Basically I want to know what kinds of quilts people like and why so I can make more of them), it does not need to be the quilt you would get if you win.

For a 2nd entry you can like my Etsy Store or one of the quilts in it.

If you like our quilts, please share with your friends and or follow our blog.  None of these are required to win.  Good luck all.

To Recap to enter
1) Pick a quilt you like in my Etsy Store and tell me why you like it.
2) Bonus entry like a quilt or my Etsy Store. (Leave a separate comment for each)

This closes December 7th.  We will draw a name and notify winner.  Please leave a way to get in touch with you, if you are a no reply blogger. 

Winner has been Picked and Kelli will be emailed shortly.  Thank you to all who participated.

Kelli said...29

Your scrappy patchwork quilt out of Twirl with a minky back is really beautiful. I especially love the binding you chose. It really completes it and brings all those bright colors together.

December 3, 2012 12:00 PM