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Father's Day Giveaway

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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my gma and how she has been a huge influence in my life.  I’m also blessed to have wonderful parents.  With Father’s Day this weekend, I though it would be great to have a giveaway based on that. 

The giveaway item will be a stash of fat quarters.  Not sure what they are until Friday, sorry.  My quilt store is having Fat Quarter Frenzy starting on Friday.  I’m going to create a great set just for my readers. 

Here’s the rules:

  • Leave a comment on a story about your Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, whomever has been important between now and Sunday. 
  • My coworkers will pick their favorite one on Monday morning. 
  • A winner will be announced on Monday afternoon. 

I’ll go first.

My husband notes that I’m oddly like my father.  Some days he even calls me “Danny”, especially when my temper comes out.  Without my father though, I would not be the strong woman I am today.  He taught me to stand up for myself and what’s right. 

One of my favorite memories of him was many years ago.  It’s so simple, yet so him.  It’s a Saturday morning and my mom is making breakfast.  Dad and I are gearing up for the day and listening to the radio.  A song comes on it’s the one that starts off, “A Har Har Har” guitar rift.  He busted out an air guitar and blasts the music.  It was like he was a teenager again.  Hilarious!! 

Here is a photo of my dad and I at my wedding.  He was an emotional mess and loss a bet.  It was a $100 bet on if he would cry befor handing me off to my hubby.  He so did and he paid up at the reception.

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Etsy Shop Update

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This has been a great week and better things are still to come. 

I delivered my special order potholders this morning.  They were super fun and cute.  Totally spaced taking a photo of them. 

I finished products to put in my Etsy store and actually got them photographed and published.  I’m most proud of the Birdie baby quilt.  This is my second attempt at applique and I’m very pleased with the results.  While I was sewing I just was remember to move the fabric and take my time.  What an accomplishment. 

Close up from the quilt

I’ve got more sitting next to my machine ready to go and a few cute quilt ideas as well. 

The giveaway will start tomorrow.  Be sure to check back and see what it’s all about.  Have a creative Wednesday!!

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40+ more visits until I reach 2,000 views

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Sounds like it’s time for a giveaway then doesn’t it?  Wow, I thought this day was going to take a few more weeks to get here. 

I would like to thank The Quilt Shoppe for featuring my blog today during their great game of Bingo. 

Okay look for a giveaway on Thursday, so check back.  I’ve got a project that is being delivered tomorrow and few things to get done for Etsy.  I want to reward my awesome readers. 

I’ll start on Thursday morning and run until Sunday evening.  Now time for a good idea and giveaway.

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Giveaway Mania

Posted on by Tisha

Everyone must be suffering from cabin fever and anxiously awaiting spring.  Many quilter bloggers are having giveaways currently.  How exciting. 

For my giveaway from this week, I’m still waiting for Patty to contact me.  If you know Patty, tell her to email me.  I have Monday off and would love to get her award out to her. 

Here is another giveaway going on.  http://kvintaquilts.blogspot.com/2010/02/tiny-giveaway.html.  I love the colors in this fabric.  They would make a cute table topper for a little girl’s tea party.

What makes a great giveaway?  What do you like to see as a reader?

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Congratulations to…

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Thank you so much for all the submissions.  We had a great time reading over them.  Mrs C has chosen a winner. 

Patty Says:

February 2, 2010 at 2:38 pm e

I learned to sew from my grandmother. We always teased mom that she couldn’t sew on a button. But grandma had all the patience in the world and showed me so much. I was the oldest granddaughter who lived near by, so I must have been chosen! When I was still too young to actually run the machine, I would pull out the pins right before they got to the needle. And I did a great job of it according to grandma. Both my grandmothers are deceased now, but I have a wonderful treasure from them. When mom was cleaning out her mother’s house she found appliqued sunbonnet sue and butterfly blocks. I didn’t know grandma had ever appliqued, so they must have been put away a long time before I was born. They are hand button hole stitched and 30’s fabric. But since grandma was gone and I really wasn’t old enough to quilt by myself yet, my grandma on dad’s side of the family, who also quilted, set the blocks together and quilted it. So I have this beautiful quilt of 30’s fabrics lovingly put together by both of my grandmothers. I am now a grandmother myself and have made lots and lots of quilts and clothing. My oldest granddaughter turns 8 this month and I am going to give her one of my older machine and teach her how to sew. She was so excited when I asked her if she wanted to learn. And that makes me think of my mom not liking to sew and my daughter not liking to sew…..so it must be true that it skips a generation in my family.

Patty…please email me at [email protected] with your address and your 5 fq selections.

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