Friday, December 23, 2011

Giveaway... Merry Christmas!

I want to extend a Happy Christmas and a Happy Chanukah to all of my online friends.
I hope you are all well and with family and friends and may the new year bring blessings to you all.
I feel blessed to be able to call all of you my friends.

I decided to do a Valentine theme for the giveaway, it is right around the corner.
The winner will receive my little valentine quilt, some of my hand dyed thrift wool, fat quarters and a little cross stitch kitty. A second winner will receive a choice of any two of my epatterns. The giveaway starts tonight and ends on sunday, at midnight, eastern time. I will announce the winners on Monday, the 26th.

So what do you need to do to enter? First, this is for followers only, new followers are always welcome.
Tell me what crafts you like to do and what types of patterns you would like to do, but can never find, and would like to see. What themes or subjects would you like to see.


I wanted to show you a really special set that my friend Kelley sent me for Christmas. She hooked this pillow set and I just love it, so different and unique. I put it up with my kitties for now, but after the holidays, I will do a nice display with it.


And today was one of those days that I should not have tried something new, my brain is mush. I wanted to make an ipad case that opens but my first attempt didn't work, so I went with a simple case for now, and still made a mess, lol. It just fits, guess I wasn't watching my seam lines;) The fun kitty fabric is a prize from Barbara of Cat Patches. She has been having fun friday giveaways and I was the lucky winner of a book and this fabric. And you can guess what is in it, my early Christmas present;)


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38 comments:

  1. primitivebettysDecember 23, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Merry Christmas Debbie!!

    The pillow set Kelley made is so wonderful! What a sweet gift!

    Your giveaway sounds awesome! You know I like to do so many crafts... and lately find so very little time. As for patterns, I LOVE so many!!

    :-) Betty

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  2. Sue TokashDecember 23, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Merry Christmas Debbie! Congrats on 300 followers. I have always enjoyed needle punching. I am always on the lookout for punch patterns with sampler themes and I have a recent obsession with owls. Be not Halloween owls. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
    ~Sue

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  3. marieDecember 23, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Your cat pillow set is cute. I love wool applique patterns. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  4. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsDecember 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Congratulations on 300 followers~ I'm a happy one! :-) I was just thinking about Valentine's Day today! We must have been on the same wave length! I am just getting into wool applique and enjoying every minute! Merry Christmas!

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  5. Wendy @ Ravenwood WhimziesDecember 23, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Merry Christmas Debbie and congratulations on 300 followers! I have always envied those who do needle punching or rug hooking..I never find the time to start one, but they look like such fun. I was also thinking what fun it would be to make a nativity out of fabric...lots of prim animals!
    Enjoy your holidays and thanks for an opportunity to win some of your goodies.

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  6. Ellie's Country AccentsDecember 23, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Merry Christmas Debbie!
    The cat pillow set is adorable. I love to make dolls, snowmen, Santas.
    I love applique & I want to learn how to punch needle & hook rugs.

    Please enter me in your giveaway.
    Thyanks, Ellie

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  7. woollylottrugsDecember 23, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I can't belive that someone else said this....I also am looking for a cute owl to hook. My uncle loved owls and had a stuffed one since I was a kid, the thing scared me to death. Anyway this past year he died of colon cancer and the famous owl went to his daughter, my cousin. She loves owls and her whole Christmas tree is done in owls and there's even an owl on the top. Sooooo....I would love to hook her an owl. Need someone to draw a good one for me. (hint hint) She would go nuts if I hooked her an owl. Should have thought of it sooner. Merry Christmas!

    cyndi

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  8. MarilynDecember 23, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Congrats on 300!!!!!
    I LOVE cross-stitch, but also like to make stuffed Snowmen, and the little wool candle mats.
    Love Halloween crafts also.
    Marilyn

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  9. PattiDecember 23, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Merry Christmas!
    My favorite crafts are cross stitch and wool applique. I love quick little projects that are easy to stitch in hand and easy to finish by hand. My favorite themes are seasonal. Would also love to see a wool applique Adam & Eve.
    Blessings, Patti

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  10. TerryDecember 23, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    About the only craft I do anymore is stitching and making quilts. I love simple and scrappy patterns, because I have lots of scraps to use up! And of course I'm a follower! Merry Christmas! :0)

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  11. KarenDecember 23, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Quilting is my main pastime. I love applique and wool applique. Folk art is my favorite style and I am always interested in finding more applique patterns in a folk art style.

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  12. flutterbygone'sDecember 23, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Merry Christmas! I cross stitch and do free stitch! Did some precious redwork with some kitty patterns I got from YOU!!! I also knit and scrapbook..havethe supplies to punch needle....hmmmmm!!! Any primitive pattern is up my alley!!!! :)

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  13. DorothyDecember 23, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Merry Christmas Debbie,
    Kellie things are beautiful. Your giveaway would be a treat to win.
    I'm more a dog kind of person so some more doggy patterns would be lovely.

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  14. FionaDecember 23, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Merry Christmas Debbie... hope you have a wonderful time.... I am mostly a sewer/quilter but happy to try different mediums and things... I've only really been crafting the last few years... so I fell I am still experimenting and learning
    Hugz

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  15. Robin LeuschenDecember 24, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    That hooked pillow set Kelley made is awesome !! I am a new member..Please enter me to win your goodies...they are super !!
    Robin

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  16. BarbaraDecember 24, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Your iPad case turned out great! I love it. I enjoy doing embroidered quilts and traditional piecing. I'll admit to being a sucker for cat quilts.

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  17. BumbleBeeLaneDecember 24, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I'm just getting into punch needle and cross stitching so I would love a trotting horse weathervane pattern.The pillow set is wonderful.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  18. Sassafras and WinterberryDecember 24, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I love Kelley's cat set...what a great idea! Your giveaway sounds awesome. I'm a rug hooker and I'm getting into cross stitch! I like most everything, but how about bee skeps. Oh, and add me to the owl crowd too!
    Merry Christmas!

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  19. LorriDecember 24, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I am a follower of your blog. I like to quilt, but enjoy applique pillows

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  20. Jacque.December 24, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Debbie! No need to enter me in the giveaway...just wanted to stop by to say 'hey'. Congrats on the 300 followers!

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  21. ChrisDecember 24, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Hi Debbie!
    Please enter me in your giveaway.
    My crafting is just cross stitch and counted thread. I do not sew, sometines I think I would like to but don't want my crafting to get more out of hand then it already is. Also if I get anywhere near a sewing machine it jams up.
    I love reproduction samplers, some prims and BBD, PS and some other classic deigners.
    I love the gifts you received. So lovely.
    Wishing you a new year filled with health and happiness!

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  22. moosecraftDecember 24, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Great idea! I've had Valentine's on the brain for about a week now? Still enjoying Christmas, of course... but all the reds and pinks of Valentine's is pretty too! Kelley's gift to you look fabulous! Very clever! Have a Merry Christmas!

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  23. ShelleyDecember 24, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Wishing you Merry Christmas Debbie! I love cats and would love to see more primitive cat themed patterns on the market for quilting or wool work, my two favorite crafts.

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  24. AnnaDecember 24, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Again...Congratulation on tipping over that nice 300#
    Enzo and I must WIN the Valentine's wall hanging...we don't have any Valentine wall hangings and we love kitties but because of my allergies can't have a real one...I know Enzo would love to look up at the kitty & bird perched on a wall! We say...PICK US!!!
    I love wool, cross stitch and as a them have been drawn to Ravens

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  25. Pam BDecember 24, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Merry Christmas! What a wonderful giveaway; please enter me! I'm just starting with quilting and wool applique, so I don't know what I don't know! LOL

    I have seven kitties so cat patterns are always attractive to me.

    Hugs,
    Pam

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  26. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Merry Christmas! How fun a giveaway! I have one planned for Jan. I love seeing your projects to matter what you design and make.

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  27. girl from the countryDecember 24, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Merry Christmas! I would love to be entered in your giveaway! I have never worked with wool but it looks fun. Love to quilt and crochet!

    Kris

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  28. barnyardbabiesDecember 25, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Merry Christams, Deb! Love seeing all your projects. I do punchneedle mostly as I have carpal tunnel and can no longer hold fine needles in my fingers. But I choose projects by subject, such as cats, sheep, snowmen, anything Americana. But I appreciate and collect a variety of craft types. Have a healthy new year!

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  29. CharoDecember 25, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Merry Christmas and congratulations for your 315 followers!!!

    I love patchwork and I would love to have angel's and owl's patternes. I love both of them

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  30. Marcia W.December 25, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Merry Christmas. Congratulations on reaching an awesome follower count. Thanks for the giveaway and please enter me too. I am a follower. Patterns: something with hearts which in keeping with the prize theme, or chickens / roosters.

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  31. DianneDecember 25, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Thank you for a Christmas giveaway! I've tried many different types of crafts, but right now I am into quilting and making things for my grandchildren.

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  32. AnnieDecember 25, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Hope your Christmas was fantastic! As a cat lover, I love cat patterns such as Kelly's. Another of my favorite designers is Maria Barton. Somehow those simple patterns hold the most interest for me. Happy holidays and the best of the new year for you! :) annie

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  33. MichelleDecember 25, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    great give away. Please enter me. Maybe if I start now, I will be done by Valentines Day! :o)

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  34. AnonymousDecember 25, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I'm a follower and would love to be entered in your wonderful giveaway. I love any type of wool...hooked, penny rugs, applique. I too love the owl theme. I think we'll be seeing more of them. I especially love them because they represent wisdom and have references to teaching. (and I'm a nursing professor)...patti :)

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  35. Lesley Ann StaplesDecember 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Merry Christmas. And you hit three hundred. Wow that's awesome. I enjoy rug hooking. I like simple fun patterns. Right now I am on the lookout for 3D patterns I am running out of wall space...lol. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  36. PhyllisDecember 26, 2011 at 3:41 PM

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  37. PhyllisDecember 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Thank you for the great giveaway. Looks like fun! Hope you had a Merry Christmas. May the New Year bring you more time to stitch and play with wool.

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  38. TheCrankyCrowDecember 26, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I'm too late to enter you giveaway - but that's ok....(Running way, way, behind these days....) Just wanted to say I adore your gift from Kelley....Love her style and work. And, I'll still answer the questions you posed regarding crafts/patterns: I'm a hooker, puncher, and cross-stitcher (although the latter is getting more difficult to see, since I prefer the higher linen counts). I love old reproduction samplers and fraktur style things....Hope your Christmas was filled with everything merry and bright....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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