Monday, March 18, 2013

Blog Anniversary Winners Giveaway 1 & 2

So, a little Leprechaun stopped by last night in the weee hours to pick the winners of the two giveaways that ended on March 17th at midnight.  Let's see who has the luck of the Irish..
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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Spring Dance - Bea Blocks


I played a little catch-up this weekend and have my next Bea-blocks finished.  The first are pretty paper pieced stars.  I used Noteworthy for the pink and all the rest is out of my stash!    
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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Nancy Drew Blog Hop and Giveaway!

 I can remember as a pre-teen going to the local book store and sitting on the floor.  Looking through all the great mysteries by Carolyn Keene.  Hoping by chance that I would get to pick out and take home one of those great stories.  What great adventures they held!!  Yes, I have a soft spot for Nancy Drew.  They were filled with mystery, a great heroine, and they began my love of reading!


 Well, when they announced the hop, I was disappointed because it was right after the holidays and I knew that there was no way that I would be able to join.  Well, thanks to a small fabric delay, it worked in my favor.  I was glad to join in have and fun with an ionic figure from my childhood and one of current favorite things (Ohhhhhh, Moda Fabric!!!)

But before we get to my finished project, I had to show you a great sleuth mystery quilting tool.
 I had seen that there were these erasable gel pens that with a short trip with an iron would disappear like magic.  Like a secret decoder pencil, I was skeptical that anything could work that well.  I had to try it out on this project.  And.....
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My First Bea Blocks


We had snow yesterday, but today it was bright and shining.  I found this little glimpse of spring. Oh, I can't wait for all my other bulbs to be blooming.
Now on to a bit of Spring block sewing.....
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Friday, March 8, 2013

One Year Anniversary and Blog Hop Giveaway!!!

Welcome to my Blog.  Today is a special day!! No not my birthday, but cake would be nice.  It is  my one year blog anniversary.  I wouldn't have continued this blog without the great people who have left their comments and encouraging words.  The followers that I have, I appreciated each and every one of you.  So when, the Quilting Gallery's blog hop was on my anniversary I thought it was a great way to kick off my month of giveaways!!! 


Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways


So, if you are a current follower you already got a peek at this cute little Ladybug Garden Rolie Polie generously donated by The Fat Quarter Shop. The material is just adorable.


 It is packed full of the cutest garden ladybugs and flowers.  (And I just love both!)


  It is so cute and totally gets you in the mood for spring. Go and check the Fat Quarter Shop great selection and coordinating fabrics!
SO, What do you have to win this bright bundle of fabric....
  1. Be a follower of this blog.
  2. Comment on this post and tell me how you follow and your favorite flower.(Since, spring is growing nearer in the states.)
  3. Be sure your comment is linked to an email address or include it in your comment.  If you are a no-reply blogger, I will draw another name.
  4. Giveaway ends next Sunday, March 17 at midnight. The winner will be announced Monday, March 18!
Worldwide entries welcome!

Thanks again to the Fat Quarter Shop for sponsoring this lovely giveaway!!!


Good Luck and Thank You to all My followers old and new!

Click on over and check out the other great giveways to beat those winter blues.


Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

An Exciting Month Of Giveaways



I am quite excited!!! Friday is my one year Blog Anniversary.  I started blogging after I had entered a little contest and I have enjoyed creating and sharing for the past year.   I have met some great people through my blog and look forward to getting to know you all a little better. And so as a thank you to all my followers (old and new),  I am having a month long of giveaways.  I thought I would give you a peek at one of them.......
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