Making Rows : :

Well, it certainly feels like I'm on a roll with these quilts and that feels so good! Late Friday night I spent about an hour beginning this new quilt project. I've changed directions with these particular fabric pulls several times already -- see here, here, and now here!



But, I've happily decided to settle on making rows. This is something I've wanted to do for awhile and I'm loving what I have so far!

A few pluses, some geese, and lots of 2.5" strips waiting to become something!





I'm using Denyse Schmidt's new Florence collection in the Carnelian colorway that I recently stashed from the Knotted Thread, combined with a few more Denyse & some Julianna Horner prints I picked up on a recent trip to JoAnn Fabrics, a Text Me Maybe Bundle from Stash Fabrics, and that lovely Kona Cotton Wine Cellar Colorstory Bundle. It's very Fall-ish don't you think?





I began this new quilt project with such a strong row of deep reds, blacks, & white, that it might be a little tricky to transition into all these oranges, but I think I can make it work. They're so beautiful!



Saturday we spent the day unplugging at one of our most favorite places -- Allegany State Park. We hiked, played in the creek, and fished. It was wonderful! I brought along a new handwork project, which I plan to share tomorrow, and my sketchbook!



While Kevin fished and the kids jumped from rock to rock, I planned out my next few more rows.



Today, with this gorgeous image fixed in mind as inspiration, I'm super excited to continue this new quilt work-in-progress!



♥  Maureen

A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!  

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My sponsor The Knotted Thread is run by Jenn, a fabric lover with a passion for sewing!  In her shop you'll find both bundles and single cuts of Fat Quarters, Half Yards, Yards, and Yardage, as well as some of Jenn's very own handmade items up or sale!! Designer fabrics include many of our favorites -- Free Spirit, Moda, and Riley Blake Designs just to name a few! 

She's just getting started and invites you all to stop by today to look around!! Thanks Jenn!
  
SHOP  *  BLOG  *  FACEBOOK  *  INSTAGRAM 
 

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We hope you enjoy visiting The Knotted Thread sites!! 

For this week's Fabric Giveaway, Jenn is offering a Fat Eighth bundle of Florence, the newest fabric collection by Denyse Schmidt! This bundle includes 26 Fat Eighth cuts, one of each of the prints that make up this wonderful, new collection!

You can find Florence available in The Knotted Thread's Shop as a Fat Eighth Bundle, a Fat Quarter Bundle, and in a Half Yard Bundle!!

In addition, Jenn is offering my readers 10% OFF any order from her shop throughout this Giveaway, just use coupon code "Maureen10" at checkout!!

Enter to win! 

Here's how,

 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow The Knotted Thread on Facebook! Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)
3. My followers get a third entry! Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)
4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I thought it would be nice to add that as another way to enter! Whether by tweet, facebook, pin, blog, etc... (optional extra entry) 

That’s 4 possible entries! Enter now through Monday, August 19th!! Winner will be picked at Random and I will announce their name at the bottom of this post, here on the blog!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or anonymous commenter, please remember to include your email address in your comment!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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Thank you to all who entered the Giveaway!!

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From 1,670 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

    Comment #447 --   *  Darcy  *   

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!  

A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!  

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My sponsor The Intrepid Thread is a family owned and run business. In their shop you'll find Fat Quarters, Half Yards, Yards, and Yardage, as well as patterns and embellishments. Their designer fabrics include many of our favorites -- Art Gallery Fabrics, Moda, and Riley Blake Designs just to name a few! 
The owners work extremely hard everyday to bring their customers the best fabrics,
at the best prices, with high quality customer service!
  
SHOP  *  BLOG  *  FACEBOOK
 

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We hope you enjoy visiting The Intrepid Thread's sites!! 

For this week's Fabric Giveaway, Julie & I decided to try something fun! Since we couldn't decide on which one of these three, new popular collections to offer, this time it's up to you! Yes, the winner of this week's Giveaway gets to choose any EIGHT FQ's from Waterfront Park, Florence, and Simply Style! Choose eight in one colorway or a variety of eight from your favorite collection here, or put together a custom bundle of your very favorite fabrics from all three collection. It's totally up to you!!

You can find Waterfront Park, Florence, and Simply Style all newly available in the Intrepid Thread Shop for a closer look at these three gorgeous, must have collections!!

Enter to win! 

Here's how,

 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! We'd love to know which of these collections is on your fabric wishlist? (one entry)
2. Follow The Intrepid Thread on facebook, their blog, or sign up to receive their Newsletter. Just let me know that you did by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)
3. My followers get a third entry! Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)
4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I thought it would be nice to add that as another way to enter! Whether by tweet, facebook, pin, blog, etc... (optional extra entry) 

That’s 4 possible entries! Enter now through Monday, August 12th!! Winner will be picked at Random and I will announce their name at the bottom of this post, here on the blog.

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or anonymous commenter, please remember to include your email address in your comment!             

Have a wonderful Friday & weekend!!  

p.s. Thanks for all the Quilt Love you sent my way yesterday!!  ♥   Maureen

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Thank you to all who entered the Giveaway!!

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From 1,854 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

    Comment #1,821 --   *  jayne   *   

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!