Black, White, & Grey Charm Swap

Ella at http://throwawenchintheworks.blogspot.com/2011/10/swap.html, is having a fabric swap, and I've joined up.  It's a Black, White &  Grey Charm Swap.  It's a US swap only, but if  this works as planned, there will be a larger, international scale swap in March.  There are still a few spots open for you to join!

If you're interested, go check it out.

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Stop by and see Melissa to win a layer cake of O’ Tinsel Tree by Robert Kaufman Fabrics at:

http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.com/?p=817#comment-3866 so that you can still make that holiday quilt.

 

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Quilt Uberfest Block #10

Here's Quilt Uber-Fest Block #10 made with the few scraps I had left over from my Diamond Chains QA.  You can find the tute at http://www.oliveandollie.com/2011/10/quilt-uber-fest-block-10-spinning-on.html

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Stop by and see Melissa at Happy Quilting for a Fat Quarter Shop sponsored giveaway.  Here's the link:
http://happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com/2011/10/fat-quarter-shop-sponsored-giveaway.html?showComment=1318616260632#c1696710168980801471
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Stitches From The Bush is having a giveaway.  You could win  'I'm Charmed, I'm Sure' Table Runner pattern, Rouenneries Deux Charm Pack, 70cm of Oyster FG fabric (for stitching on), 30cm of Rouge FG fabric (for binding), and 1 reel of Cosmo Multi Work Thread. 

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Check out Hockey Mom Stitchin' Hobby at http://cadurst.blogspot.com/ for a giveaway package of stitchery items.  Her little house project is sooooo cute!

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The Rough quilter is giving away two scrappy quilting books!  I love scrappy.  Hurry, the drawing is on Saturday, 10/15.  Check it out at:  http://roguequilter.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-books-to-give-away.html

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WIP Wednesday 10-12-11

Whohoo!  I made it through the back of this quilt without having to run out and buy more fabric.  I even found something in my stash for the binding.  That is one of my goals for the rest of the year is to work with what I have for the most part unless something special happens.  Enough talk.  Here's the pieced back.

Awsome group of people in this quiltalong.  Here's the link so that you could do one too. http://tildastwistedlife.blogspot.com/ Melinda is very helpful with layout and design. 

New Projects:  ZERO -- Something must be wrong with me!

Completed Projects -- 6!
    Diamond Chains quilt along piece back

        We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler block 13

Currently in Progress:  7
We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler (currently caught up)
Bluepatch Quilter Mystery Quiltalong (need to do last week's star and one braid)
Victorianna Fabric Party Quiltalong (currently caught up)
Summer Series Quiltalong (stilll need 6 more blocks)
Crumb Along with Jo's Country Junction

Quilt Tops to be quilted:  5
Duo Quiltalong table topper (waiting on quilting instructions)
Jelly Roll Race - Lap quilt
Oh Susannah! Mystery Quiltalong - California King
Kaleidoscope Quiltalong
X's and O's baby quilt


Projects on Hold: 6
Flower Basket Quilt
30"x30" Quilt for the June 2012 quilt show
Charity Quilt for our local quilt guild (2 cut)
I am still a little behind on the Rockin' Robin (2.5 rows)
May Block Lotto Pineapple Blocks to be put together
August Block Lotto African Violets baby quilt to be put together

Stop by and see who else has what else going on with Lee at Freshly Pieced!

 

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Diamond Chains Quiltalong Top Done

Finally my Diamond Chains Quiltalong TOP is done.  I hope to work on the back today, but I know it won't be complete.  Four year old is home from school today and full of fun.  Luckily Melinda at Tilda's Twisted Life is giving us another week to work on it.  Hopefully this extension will be the motivation I need to get it done.  This quilt top is really growing on me.  I wasn't super thrilled with my purple choice, but I'm really getting attached to it.  I started trying mitered corners for the little border on the front last night.  One wrong cut on one piece and it's back to the regular border style for me.  Grrrrr.  Oh well, I don't think it would have made a difference on this pattern.  I plan to FMQ the top with varigated thread.  Crossing fingers and toes!

Look at those beautiful changing leaves in this Ohio background.

Here's a closer look at the small border.  There will be more of this on the back along with some purple pinwheels -- since I'm addicted to pinwheels lately. 

GIVEAWAYS

Making Rebecca Lynne is having a giveaway.  You could win a cute little pouch designed by Rebecca & some of her generous destash. 

Linda at Stray Stitches is having an awesome giveaway sponsored by the Fat QuarterShop.  It is open until 10/17/11 at noon.  Check it out at  http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2011/10/im-back-with-giveaway.html -- Welcome back, Linda!!!

Hilachas is celebrating her one year blogiversary with a giveaway.  You could win  a prize pack of batiks representing the 8 Crayola crayons in the box plus some other goodies.  Check it out!

See Snoodles at http://lilypadquilting.blogspot.com/2011/10/muse-day-jellyroll-giveaway-sponsored.html?showComment=1318344800065#c6705272777738651987 to win a muse day jellyroll.

Block 13 - We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler - String Block

Here's block 13 of the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler.  It is a string block.  We learned to use paper (foundation) to keep the fabric from stretching.  This block has a lot going on with it.  But it looks great in the whole group!  Another great choice, Leila!

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Duo Quiltalong

Here's the progress I have happily made with the Duo Quiltalong.  Top is complete!  Fabric for the back has been selected!  AND the quilt sandwich is made.  Coming up... instructions for the machine and hand quilting.

Check out everybody else's progress!

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Win a frosted ruler and some other goodies at a giveaway at

http://katenlibby.blogspot.com/2011/10/blog-hops.html

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WIP Wednesday 10-5-11

If you want to win cash prizes for taking daily surveys, check out this link.  It's not a lot of money, but it's FREE!  http://www.instantcashsweepstakes.com/invitations/ref_link/317461

Here's my favorite block this week!  Love this little house...  It's block 12 of the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler from http://sewnbyleila.blogspot.com/  LOVE the skills I am building in this QA!

I also made the bonus block #2 using the waverunner design.



Here's where I am in the Duo Quiltalong.    I'm making a Christmas table topper.  There's still plenty of time to join at http://gapquilter.blogspot.com/ and/or http://contented.typepad.co.uk/contented/  I love my sewing skills on this block.  Everything is nice and even and square!  This fabric is from my garage sale stash finds.  I'm excited to learn how people hand quilt -- just a little though!  That's why I made a table topper.

Another set of instructions came out yesterday for the Victoriana Design Fabric Party QA.  http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.com/VictorianaQuilters/BlockoftheMonth/VQDFabricParty.htm  Here's what mine looks like so far:.  (It's folded in half for the photo).

September was a fabulous month for winning quilty bloggy things!  Here's a big thanks to my sponsors!

Kate's Arty Bits Blog  http://katesquilting.blogspot.com/  (Paris Cafe Pattern)



Quilter in the Gap  http://gapquilter.blogspot.com/  (Spice Blossom 28 pieces of 10" squares SET!)



Jenniffer's Sometimes Creative Life  http://jenniffier.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-memories-suite-giveaway.html  My Memories Suite software!



Pattilousquilts  http://pattilousquilts.blogspot.com/  (My son was excited to see the Santa fabric arrive!)




One Piece at a Time  http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-piece-at-a-time/  (This one was August.)




New Projects:  1  Duo Quiltalong (all caught up and now awaiting quilting instructions!)

Completed Projects -- 6!
    Diamond Chains quilt along top
    Victoriana Quilt Designs Fabric Party Rows 5 and 6
    We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler block 12 and Bonus Block #2
    Duo Quiltalong Top (table topper)

Currently in Progress:  7
We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler (currently caught up)
Bluepatch Quilter Mystery Quiltalong (need to do last week's star and one braid)
Victorianna Fabric Party Quiltalong (currently caught up)
Summer Series Quiltalong (stilll need 6 more blocks)
Crumb Along with Jo's Country Junction

Quilt Tops Awaiting backs and to be quilted:  5
Duo Quiltalong table topper (waiting on quilting instructions)
Jelly Roll Race - Lap quilt
Oh Susannah! Mystery Quiltalong - California King
Kaleidoscope Quiltalong
X's and O's baby quilt


Projects on Hold: 6
Flower Basket Quilt
30"x30" Quilt for the June 2012 quilt show
Charity Quilt for our local quilt guild (2 cut)
I am still a little behind on the Rockin' Robin (2.5 rows)
May Block Lotto Pineapple Blocks to be put together
August Block Lotto African Violets baby quilt to be put together

Stop by and see who else has what else going on with Lee at Freshly Pieced!

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My name is..........

Kathy's Quilting Blog - why? Dawn from As Sweet as Cinnamon is asking just that question. She is offering a giveaway prize if you blog about your name and link up to her blog.

Not so original...  My first name is Kathy and this is my blog where I show my creative side.  I seriously started quilting in January, 2011, and wanted to document it.  New2Quilting was available in Blogger, so I took that.  My blog's name is not an exciting name as Distant Pickles or Flying Blind on a Rocket Cycle, or Tilda's Twisted Life.  Just plain Jane and to the point.  Thanks for asking...

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To win a fat quarter bundle, check out the great giveaway at Lily Quilts
http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/2011/10/christmas-gifts-for-quilters-1-giveaway.html

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