Wednesday, June 23, 2010

100th post giveaway

When I started this blog it was my goal to post once a week. Now after nearly 2 years I have made it to 100 posts! So it must be time for a giveaway. :0) It sure has been a great (almost) 2 years!! Thanks to everyone who has commented and emailed making this whole experience of quilting even more enjoyable. So here it is - it's a kit for making the Schnibbles "Scratch" pattern. If you're interested in making it, leave me a comment before Monday June 28 when I'll draw a winner.

This is what I've been working on this week - I dug out a ufo that had been waiting a long time for some pieced borders and changed the plan. I saw a quilt in the July McCall's quilting magazine with flowers appliqued on a dark brown background and thought it might work for this quilt. It's been a challenge to applique on a dark background - not all the colors from the center of the quilt work on the dark brown. It's fun to applique and it will be a good take along project for summer trips.
What I really want to be working on is some hand quilting but it is REALLY hard to find a 3 hour block of time to baste something. Soon...I hope :0)
Happy Quilting!!!

54 comments:

Kris said...

Wow!!! Congratulations on your 100th post!!! I have only been blogging for a few months now but I am a long way from 100!!! Thank you for this opportunity to win this fun fabric!!! I am going to use you as an example and when I have gotten to my 100th post, I too, am going to give away something fun!!! Thanks, Kris

Karen said...

Congratulations on your milestone post! I would love the opportunity to create something with the fabric and pattern you're giving away. Thanks!

Moosters said...

Congratulations on your 100 posts! I, too, hope that I get there someday (guess I'd better get to posting!). I love Merry and Bright - and Schnibbles. Thanks for the opportunity to sign up to win it!

Nicole said...

Congrats for 2 year of blogging and 100 posts and counting. I love the quilt you are working on. It is very pretty.

antique quilter said...

Love the border for this quilt
the applique is perfect in mho!
ah yes its a bit tougher on darker colors but this will be worth it when your done, it looks beautiful!
keep going!
congrats on 2 years! would love to make the little quilt, you know I love little quilts!
Kathie

ledamewood said...

What a milestone, 100 posts on your blog in just under 2 years. Congratulations. You give the rest of us so much to enjoy. As for your giveaway, all I can say is WOW! Would I ever love to be the winner.

Lynn D in NC

Jess said...

Congrats! What an accomplishment! :-) I LOVE the pattern and the fabrics look so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

Riel Nason said...

Congrats on 100 posts! I am hoping -- fingers crossed -- to reach that by the end of this year. Thanks for the chance to win. Very pretty charm packs!

www.quispamsisquilter.blogspot.com

Anita in Florida said...

Congratulations on your 100th post! Lovely giveaway...thanks for the chance to win. Love your applique border too.

Dixie Howard said...

Wow, what a wonderful flower-appliqued border for your quilt! The dark border is just fabulous. Would love to enter your drawing - 100 posts is such a milestone.

Anonymous said...

Congrats!!! Keep it up.

Chris said...

First, I would like to say your quilt is wonderful.

I would love to be added to your drawing :)
Thanks and congratulations on you 100th post!

Bridget B said...

congratulations on your 100th post- I am getting close. Just found your blog and am becoming a follwer.

Jen said...

Congrats! 100 posts is a lot of work! What a great kit to give away too, that's very generous.

scottylover said...

Congratulations on making it to 100 posts! That is one nice give away you are having. I have been trying to find Schnibbles patterns at the LQS here and haven't yet. I would love the chance to win this one!

Sandy A

Elizabeth said...

First I l♥ve your UFO quilt. That is really gorgeous and the applique border is really coming along.

Second, congrats on 100 posts! Your blog is really fun.

And third, totally count me in for your giveaway! Those fabrics are awesome and I love the pattern! What an awesome prize. *chanting* Please pick me, please pick me, please pick me!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! I have enjoyed reading your blogs and viewing the beautiful quilts you have made. A give a way would be terrific cuz I love the fabric choice and the pattern.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on 100 posts and your blogiversary! I would love to be entered into the contest for the quilt kit - and I'd love it even more if I won! Love the look of the darker quilt on the bottom - beautiful!

rebecca said...

100 posts is a great milestone. You rock!!

Ariane said...

Congratulations on your 100th post. I love your giveaway!!! The appliqued border looks amazing. I also love the blocks from your previous post. I definitely need to make a quilt with these too.

Hugs

Ariane

Janet said...

Congratulations on your 100th post! I would love to make this Scribble--I haven't made one yet. A pattern and a kit are an awesome giveaway. I would be all set to sew. I like your UFO--the appliqued border is wonderful. I like it alot. I don't know how you get so much done! I love your basket quilt. Pink and brown are a favorite combination of mine. Best wishes again on your blogging.

Anonymous said...

Wow, I can' believe that it's already been two years.

Come over and baste! It'd be a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Jeane said...

Congrats on reaching 100 posts. That is a very cute pattern and I would love a chance to win it.
Jeane

Frummie said...

Wow, 100 posts, congratulations. I would love a chance to win.
Thanks,

Ginny Worden said...

Janet, congratulations on your milestone, and I love your quilt and the applique. Best wishes for the future.

Taya@TypeB said...

Congrats on your post-iversary!! Thanks for the giveaway chance!

Monica said...

Congrats on your 100th post. I am coming up on mine real soon too.

I love the quilt you're working...just wonderful!

Lynnsey said...

I check your blog on a daily basis so I'm glad you have made it to 100blogs. I can't wait to see what kind of luck I have with the drawling.

Susan said...

Congratulations on your 100th post. Your blog has been a great inspiration to me. I really like the applique on the dark fabric. It's going to be a very original looking border.

MARCIE said...

Please throw my name in the hat for the drawing. I am possibly the only blogger who has never made a Schnibble! Your corn and beans is wonderful and the border is such a lovely finish!

Barb said...

Congrats on your 100 post....

Love the quilt and the giveaway!!

PatchworkRose said...

Congratulations for your 100 post. Love the happiness of the Scnibbles quilt. Love your finished UFO
Cheers
Lynne

Doina said...

Congratulations on your 100th post! Great giveaway! Please count me in!

chook said...

congrats on 100 posts looking forward to reading many more
hugs Beth

Turid said...

Great quilt you work on. And a nice give away, I'd really like to take part in that. Congratulations with your 100th post!

Barb said...

Congratulations on 100!
don't include me since I've won 2 recently - someone else's turn this time :)

Crispy said...

Love your applique quilt and Congrats on your 100th post!!

Crispy
PS - Don't include me in the drawing :0)

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS ON YOUR 100TH POST!
THIS IS A SWEET GIVEAWAY!
LOVE READING YOUR BLOG
THANK YOU FOR SHARING,LOVE LINDA

jldouglas@wispwest.net

Mary-Kay said...

Congratulations on Your 100th post. I've always wanted to make a Scnibbles pattern but have never gotten around to it yet. It would be great to win one. Thanks for the opportunity to try and win one.

jofridsquilt said...

It is a lovely giveaway and I would love to be drawn. The UFO looks fine with this border. Hugs Jofrid

Elsie Montgomery said...

Hi Janet, Congrats on number 100! I like that kit, and even though I'm not sure I need another project, you can enter my name. I'll leave it up to God whether I win it or not!

I like your UFO... nice colors and the applique looks like it will work. Good job!

Barb said...

Congratulations on your 100th post! :)

Sew Create It - Jane said...

Congrats on 100 posts!! Please count me in. I really enjoy your blog and seeing what you are working on.

Alice said...

Happy 100th post!!
I love the colours in the quilt kit.
alice.farrow(at)hotmail.com

Latane Barton said...

Reaching post 100 is quite a milestone. I love seeing all the quilts you make. They are so gorgeous.
wlbarton@verizon.net

Lori said...

I enjoy your blog so much! Congrats on 100 posts!! Please put my name in the hat for the giveaway:)
What a lovely border for your quilt. The dark background is stunning!!

sadie514 said...

Copngatulations on 100 posts! Love your current project - I always fall for an appliqued border next to a pieced centre. Thanks for the chance to win!

Evelyn in Canada said...

Although I don't quilt, I love checking in on you and reading snippets of what's going on in your life. I hope we'll have time to catch up on our camping trip.

Don't enter me in the draw though. I have no idea what a Schnibbles is and my lack of interest in finding out is proof that I'm not yet ready to try my hand at quilting. I'll just admire your work for now.

Ã…se said...

Congratulations on 100 blogposts! Great blog - love the quilt you are working on. Would love the make that Schnibbles "Scratch" myself, so I'd like to test my luck in your give-away.
:o) Ase, Stavanger, Norway
aseostebo@hotmail.com

Vivian said...

Congratulations on your milestone. I would love to have the chance to make something from your giveaway items.

Ann at Prairie Primrose said...

Congratulations on 100 posts! It is a wonderful milestone!

Peggy said...

Congrats on 100 posts - I know how I felt when I got there! Great give-away, would love to have a chance to use some new fabrics, they're a great choice!

Carrie P. said...

Congratulations to you!! Phooey I missed your giveaway. Next 100 posts. lol

Anonymous said...

Oh yes...I too missed this post...life here in the hollow has been busy and not near as much time spent blogging. I missed congratulating you....here is to many hundreds more post!!