Archives for October 2014

10-31-2014

Sassy Saturday Giveaway!

Sassy Saturday

This weeks Sassy Saturday is brought to you by Cotton Bliss!

Cotton Bliss is an online shop with lots of fun and fresh modern fabrics.

Stefanie has some good things going on right now too! 20% off your entire purchase, including sale items.

Use code: SPOOK2014

Cotton Bliss

I love this latest line, Persimmon by BasicGrey!!!

She has lots of precuts and yardage in this one….20% off, um, yes please:)

What can you win today???

A $25 gift certificate to spend at Cotton Bliss!

What to do to ENTER>>>>>

Show Stefanie at Cotton Bliss some love!

Head on over to Cotton Bliss and sign up for their newsletter HERE(you sign up at the bottom of any page on their site).

Then come back and let me know you did by leaving a comment!

(if you have already just say so, the same email will be used for confirmation)

Giveaway ends Thursday, Nov.6th at midnight/EST, winner notified the following Saturday.

You can find and follow Cotton Bliss on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or by Newsletter(form at the bottom of their website pages).

Congrats to last weeks Sassy Saturday winner…

Vicki H!

Keep it Sassy♥

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10-30-2014

Aviatrix Medallion Progress

Aviatrix Medallion

Slowly but surely my Aviatrix Medallion Quilt is moving along!

So hard to get good quilt pics this time of year, dark in the morning and dark when I get home. I had to take this to work and get my coworker to help me out in between patients at the dental office. You can tell by her expression she wasn’t prepped for the quilt pic process…..I was like, let me know when you feel like your arms are going to fall off:) Hey, it’s not easy being a quilters assistant!

I have had these X plus blocks done, but couldn’t seem to get them together….I love, love, love these blocks! My favorite so far. Next is the Log Cabin border….I have those all done too. What’s up with me lately….can’t seem to get my sewjo working. I am making progress though so it’s all good! Right now I am at that part where you wonder if you REALLY need all these borders, haha….NO, I will finish this! I am trying to remember that I am suppose to be taking my time and enjoying the process, but rush, rush, rush is always buzzing in the back of my brain.

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying my Sassy Saturday Giveaways! There is still time for this weeks giveaway, it ends tonight at midnight so click on over and enter for a yummy $35 gift certificate from Fat Quarter Shop….easy entry I promise!

Sassy Saturday

Click to enter the Sassy Saturday Giveaway HERE!

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10-24-2014

Sassy Saturday Giveaway!

Sassy Saturday

This weeks Sassy Saturday giveaway is sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop!

Some things you might like to know about Fat Quarter Shop….

Fat Quarter Shop offers 24 Hour Flash Sales starting every day at 10am CST! Take advantage of massive discounts sometimes as high as 70-80% OFF on fabric, precuts, quilt kits or other items. Items may sell out fast so don’t miss out! Tuesday is Two for Tuesday – two 12 hour Flash Sales in one day! One starts at 10am and the other at 10pm!

Click HERE and save this link to see the newest deal every day.(if no picture…it’s all gone!)

They also have some fun Quilt Club’s you can join!

Have you heard of the 2015 Snapshots Quilt Along?

Fat Quarter Shop is also hosting the 2015 Snapshots Quilt Along benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
This Quilt Along has 12 traditionally pieced picturesque blocks that capture and celebrate moments of happiness in our lives.
The Quilt Along officially starts January 15th, 2015 and the first block pattern will be released on the 15th of each month for the rest of 2015. I love the Daysail collection by Bonnie and Camille being used for this Quilt Kit:) Purchase yours HERE.
All they ask from the participants is to donate to St. Jude every time they download our patterns. Fat Quarter Shop and Moda Fabrics will match up to $10,000 from our donations for a total of $20,000. Read more about this quilt along HERE!

So what does Fat Quarter Shop have to share with you today????A $35 gift certificate to spend in their fabulous shop!

What would I get….

I think I would get some of these last minute deals on Halloween Fabric!

How to ENTER>>>>>>

Leave a comment on this post telling me how you follow Fat Quarter Shop!

You can Follow the Fat Quarter Shop on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog-The Jolly Jabber, Twitter, or subscribe to their You Tube Channel.

(Giveaway ends Thursday, October 30th. Open Internationally. Winner announced the following week.)

Congratulations to last weeks Sassy Saturday winner…..

Janie!

Keep it Sassy♥

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10-17-2014

Sassy Saturday Giveaway!

Sassy Saturday

This weeks Sassy Saturday giveaway is sponsored by Fort Worth Fabric Studio!

Fort Worth Fabric Studio has a great online shop and their Blog is always just full of awesome projects and free patterns.

Here is some good deals happening right now over at FWFS…..

Free Autumn Blessings Stitchable Kit with a minimum $75 purchase – the coupon code will add automatically for all purchases that are $75 and up. Good while supplies last.

30% off Lecien Flower Sugar with code: sugar30, good through October 23.

40% off all remaining Ahoy Matie by Northcott with code: ahoy40, good through October 23.

So what is up for grabs today???

A Tasty Table Runner Kit! Pattern by little Jaybird Quilts.

This table runner finishes at 17-1/2″ X 40-1/2″ and if you can’t wait to see if you won…

Purchase the pattern/kit HERE.

♥♥♥

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

Sign up to follow Fort Worth Fabric Studio’s Newsletter HERE(form in upper right corner) and leave a comment below telling me you did!

You can also find and follow Fort Worth Fabric Studio on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bloglovin‘, Pinterest and their Blog!

(Open internationally, giveaway ends Thurs. Oct. 23rd at midnight/EST. Winner announced the following week.)

The winner of last weeks Sassy Saturday Giveaway is….

Lynne Tilley!

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Keep it Sassy♥

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10-16-2014

Christmas Keepsakes Winner

Shabby Fabrics

Thanks so much to everyone who visited me during the Christmas Keepsakes Blog Tour and entered the giveaway for a $25 gift certificate!

I was surprised to see that although the pre-fused/laser cut was the most popular….you guys aren’t giving up on the traditional either:)

You can read more about this Block of the Month Program HERE!

Alright already……who won????

And the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Shabby Fabrics is…..

Cindy Dahlgren!

Thanks so much everyone for entering!

Keep it Sassy♥

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10-14-2014

Quilty Fun Birthday Block!

Birthday Cake Block

Who wants to make a cake? No cooking skills required:)

Me, me, me!

Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet has created this FREE Birthday Block to celebrate the anniversary of her first book, Quilty Fun!

Quilty Fun

You can purchase a copy of Quilty Fun HERE!

Today is a virtual birthday party where you will see lots of bloggers joining in the celebration by making this block and guess what ….You are invited too!!!

Hop on over to Fat Quarter Shop for the FREE cutting instructions and join the party!

Birthday Cake Block

I dug into my scraps to create this yummy treat. Reminds me of one of my favorite cakes….Strawberry! The Birthday Block finishes at 12.5″ x 14.5″.

I think this will make a great mini-quilt that I can use as a birthday surprise for someone special!

Check out Fat Quarter Shop HERE and see all the Sassy cakes folks came up with:)

Happy Birthday!

Keep it Sassy♥

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10-11-2014

Sassy Saturday Giveaway!

Sassy Saturday

This weeks Sassy Saturday giveaway is sponsored by Gotcha Covered Quilting!

So what does Carrie have for you guys today…….

Gramercy by Leah Duncan

This gorgeous Fat Eighth Bundle of Gramercy by Leah Duncan for Art Gallery.

Here are some more amazing new fabrics just added to Carrie’s shop:

Geometric Bliss by Jeni Baker—–I seriously NEED all of these:)

Athena by Angela Walters

Also, Carrie has all Minky marked down to $11/yard, which is a steal! She is clearing out Minky, so when they’re gone, they’re gone.

How to ENTER >>>>

Visit Gotcha Covered Quilting’s Etsy shop and give them a Like, Favorite or Follow, then comeback and let me know you did by leaving a comment on this post!

Contest ends Thursday, Oct. 16th, midnight/EST. Open internationally. Winner announced the following week.

You can find and follow Gotcha Covered Quilting on their Etsy Shop, Blog, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest.

BONUS COUPON

Gotcha Covered Quilting is offering a 20% off coupon code.

Coupon code: SASSY

Congratulations to last weeks Sassy Saturday winner…..

Sally Dixon!

Keep it Sassy♥

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10-08-2014

ABC Adventure Blocks Tutorial

Todays tutorial is part of the Dream Big with Dr.Seuss Challenge with Fat Quarter Shop.

Fat Quarter Shop challenged a few bloggers to create something fabulous with the newest Dr.Seuss Fat Quarter Bundle by Robert Kaufman.

This FQ Bundle also includes a super cute alphabet panel you can see in Fat Quarter Shop’s, “Big A, Little A Quilt”, FREE Pattern and YouTube Tutorial below!

So here is how to make these quick and easy ABC Adventure blocks!

ABC Adventure Blocks Tutorial

Cutting:

(26) 5″ squares of batting

(26) 6″ squares for backing your blocks

Trim each of your 26 letters from the panel with a 1/2″ border, about 6″ square.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

Layer each of the letters with a backing, batting and letter. Center the batting on the back of the letter block.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

On each block, stitch a zig zag stitch along the edge of the colored square surrounding your letter.

Then trim about 1/4″ around each square with some pinking shears to prevent the edges from fraying.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

Easy right!?! You could even quilt the centers of these blocks if you like.

Now how about that bag?

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

From two of your remaining FQ’s, cut two pieces measuring 15″ x 17″.

Place them right sides together. Make sure if you are using the ones with words that you have them oriented correctly:)

Luckily I caught my mistake before I sewed it together!

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

Sew a 1/2″ seam around three of your sides, leaving the top of your bag open.

You can use a zig zag stitch to serge the edges so your bag doesn’t fray on the inside.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

On one side of the opening of your bag…..

Un-sew about 3″ and fold those edges back, then stitch them down.

This creates a hemmed area where your drawstring comes out of your bag….sorry this pic is not the greatest, but these are hemmed individually and not connected…I can put my finger between those.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

Now…. we have to make our string for our drawstring bag!

Cut (2) 2.5″ strips from the long side of one FQ. Connect them together to create one long strip.

Press in half lengthwise.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

Press again so that the edges meet in the center.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

Fold in half again and use your zig zag stitch to close up your string.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

With your bag still inside out…

Double fold the opening and tuck your string into the fold.

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

Stitch down this fold all the way around the opening of your bag…. being careful not to catch the string in your stitches!

ABC Adventure Block Tutorial

Tie the ends of your string together and give them a tug and your ABC Adventure Blocks are all set and now you have a perfect bag to keep them in:)

I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial and share it with a special little one.

P.S. This would make a great handmade Christmas gift!!!

Get your Dr. Seuss FQ Bundle HERE!

Enter to win a FREE Jelly Roll in this weeks Sassy Saturday Giveaway HERE!

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10-07-2014

Christmas Keepsakes and a Giveaway!

Shabby Fabrics

Today is my stop on the Shabby Fabrics Christmas Keepsakes Blog Tour!

Shabby Fabrics is excited to announce their newest BOM quilt…..Christmas Keepsakes! Doesn’t this quilt just make you feel all warm and fuzzy???

Christmas Keepsakes is a 10 month Block of the Month quilt that is designed with 9 applique blocks and has just the perfect borders to make this quilt extra special! It finishes at 36″ x 36″ and is offered in traditional or laser-cut/pre-fused applique style kits with border, backing, binding and embellishments included. Shabby Fabrics has asked me and some other lovely ladies to each try one of these pre-fused and laser-cut applique blocks and tell you what we think…….

So hears the deal, I have never tried a pre-fused/laser-cut applique project, but let me tell you…..I am completely won over!!!

Here’s what came in my kit:

Shabby Fabrics

Yep! All my pieces….ready to roll.

Shabby Fabrics

All I had to do was peel off the paper backing, put everything in place and give it a press!!!

Stitch everything down however you like and……..

Shabby Fabrics

Seriously…..I spent more time tying that bow than on the entire block:) I think I might just have to make this entire quilt!

Christmas Keepsakes BOM

What you need to know:

size: 36” x 36”
sign-up cost: $10
Traditional: $14/month
Laser-cut: $17/month
US shipping: $3/month
International shipping: $7/month

Christmas Keepsakes is a 10 month program that starts January 2015 and runs through October 2015 and is only available at Shabby Fabrics.

This one is so easy you will definitely have it finished and ready by Christmas!

Giveaway!!!

Shabby Fabrics is giving away a $25 gift certificate for their shop at each of the stops on the Blog Tour…..that’s a total of $200 up for grabs! So be sure and check out all the stops this week.

TO ENTER>>>>>

Leave a comment on this post telling me which you would pick…..

Traditional or Laser-cut/Pre-fused Applique!

Tuesday, October 7th

Paula @ The Sassy Quilter

Erin @ Stay at Home Mummy

Karin @ Leigh Laurel Studios

Wednesday, October 8th

Melissa @ Happy Quilting

Kristyne @ Pretty by Hand

Thursday, October 9th

Erin @ Why Not Sew?

Caroline @ SewCanShe

Friday, October 10th

Wrap Up @ The Shabby

Sign up for Shabby Fabrics Newsletter HERE!

(giveaway ends October 15th and will be announced October 16th)

Keep it Sassy♥

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10-03-2014

Sassy Saturday – Jelly Roll Giveaway!

Sassy Saturday

This weeks Sassy Saturday is sponsored by Bear Creek Quilting Company!

Shari at Bear Creek Quilting Co. is giving away this super sweet Jelly Roll to one lucky winner:)

Front Porch Jelly Roll

Front Porch by Jan Patek for Moda. I love the gray in this line!

Bear Creek Quilting Company has a wide variety of fabrics in their online shop. You can find all kinds of fabrics to pick from…modern, traditional, batiks. They also have a big clearance section if you are looking for a deal!

Here are a few that really caught my eye:)

Henry Glass Mini Floral in Grey by Amy Hamberlin of Kati Cupcake Pattern Co. is on sale for $6.95/yd.

Spot on FQ Bundle by Robert Kaufman.

Elementary by Sweetwater for Moda.

Boy Meets Girl Houndstooth in Poppy Silver by Greta Lynn for Benartex.

Bear Creek Quilting Company also gives away a $25 gift certificate every month to a Newsletter subscriber!

What to do to ENTER>>>>>

Visit Bear Creek Quilting Co. and sign up for their Newsletter, then come back and let me know you did!

(giveaway is open internationally and ends Thursday, Oct. 9th at midnight?EST.)

You can find and follow Bear Creek Quilting Co. on Facebook, Pinterest, Blog, or by Newsletter!

Congratulations to last weeks Sassy Saturday winner….

Nancy G.!

Keep it Sassy♥

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Archives for October 2014

What can you win today???

What to do to ENTER>>>>>

Congrats to last weeks Sassy Saturday winner…

Vicki H!

How to ENTER>>>>>>

Congratulations to last weeks Sassy Saturday winner…..

Janie!

So what is up for grabs today???

The winner of last weeks Sassy Saturday Giveaway is….

Lynne Tilley!

And the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Shabby Fabrics is…..

Cindy Dahlgren!

Happy Birthday!

Here are some more amazing new fabrics just added to Carrie’s shop:

How to ENTER >>>>

***BONUS COUPON***

Congratulations to last weeks Sassy Saturday winner…..

Sally Dixon!

ABC Adventure Blocks Tutorial

Cutting:

Giveaway!!!

TO ENTER>>>>>

Sign up for Shabby Fabrics Newsletter HERE!

What to do to ENTER>>>>>

Congratulations to last weeks Sassy Saturday winner….

Nancy G.!

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