A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!  

 

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Stash Fabrics is pleased to announce the release of their brand new website!!!  Their goal is to provide you with a clean, user-friendly site to allow you to easily find and coordinate fabric. You can shop their New Arrivals section or check out what's popular in the Trending section!  Need to find that perfect coordinating print?  Play around with their color grid!  They do not support fat quarter cuts (yet!), but they provide you the option to get regular 1/4 yard cuts of your favorite modern prints if you just need a taste! The options are endless and Stash Fabrics hopes that you'll take the time to get familiar with this new custom site they've created for you! Plus the free shipping over $50 (or discounted international shipping) that you've come to expect from Stash is now taken automatically in the cart.  No coupon needed!

We invite you to visit Stash at their --

 SHOP  *  BLOG  *  FACEBOOK  *  TWITTER  *  INSTAGRAM
 

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We hope you enjoy visiting the Stash Fabrics sites!! 

With the launch of the new Stash Fabrics website comes a new & wonderful "Design Wall" feature that allows you to add fabric for the purposes of coordinating bundles, or to just seeing how different fabrics will play together, that's super easy and fun!!  It was my pleasure to put together two small bundles of my own using the design wall, including ten fabrics each, to share as examples today!

Rise & Shine
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Cat's Day Out
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For this week's Giveaway the winner will select a custom bundle of their very own including TEN Fat Quarters, sharing either a list of the ten fabrics you choose or a screenshot of the fabric mosaic you create using the Stash Fabrics design wall feature!!

 

In addition, now through the weekend, take 10% off all Timeless Treasures including the ever-popular Sketch (now in 15 new colors!).  Plus, the Stash Fabrics clearance section is overflowing with great prints, as always! 

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Enter to win!

Here's how,   

1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Stash Fabrics on Instagram or 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! Whether you follow me here, on Facebook, or on Instagram, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)
4. Create a custom bundle using Stash Fabric's design wall and post a screenshot of your mosaic on Instagram or Facebook tagging with #stashfabricsdesignwall  (optional extra entry) 
5. 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, instagram, facebook, pin, blog, etc... (optional extra entry) 

That’s 5 possible entries! Enter now through Monday, May 19th. The winner will be chosen by 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!

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Thank you to all who entered the Giveaway!!

From 1,629 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is... 

Comment #645 --   *  Jen  *
   

Congratulations! I will be in touch shortly! 

A WIP Evaluation : :

How many project wips (works in progress) do you all have right now?

This week I got the idea to make a quick mosaic of all the unfinished projects I have laying around! I will be the first to admit that I can get really off track. I realized long ago that I will never be the type to have just one or two projects going at a time and I decided I would never hesitate to begin something new, just because I already have several things yet to finish. Of course this adds a certain amount of unnecessary stress to my life, especially when they really start piling up! Like now!



I'm hoping that by sharing all that's unfinished here today, some of which I need your help with, and by reading your own wip problems or solutions, if you're kind enough to share, I can get back on track!

Here it goes,

The most popular project wip I have that gets asked about if or when it will be finished, is this quilt top. It is my favorite, it's very special to me, and has already been so long in the making! Well, it's been spray basted to it's quilt back, I began adding my machine quilting stitches, and something went wonky with my bobbin and I have to rip that all out!! So, it got shelved only out of frustration.



My Indie quilt is the project wip I am most eager to see finished! I really want to have it professionally long arm quilted as soon as possible -- which is where you come in! Can you recommend a service? Or maybe you provide one? I have reached out to four quilters now and for some reason I've never heard back from any of them or their schedulers? Since I live in such a small town, I don't have a LQS who offers this service, and since I have this sewing blog I was hoping and thought it would be fun to find someone here in the states who blogs their quilting!



Small projects -- I have a few!

Those bags I recently started for the kids? I was off to such a good start, but my measurements were off on the first one I finished. Haila still loves it, but the boys informed me that theirs could not look anything like hers or it would be too "girly." Back to the bag drawing board and time to turn this patchwork into something else!



This pillow top is pretty close to being finished. It's for my best friend who will be happy to receive it whenever. She knows I love her!



These pretties are waiting to become more of these pillows, that might be my most favorites ever!



This pieced house project that I started quite a while ago. I'm not going to lie -- I have no idea what I'm doing with this? I was thinking floor pillow, but now I'm thinking this could grow into something even bigger!



Completely planned out projects -- I have several!

All of which are quilts in the making. No need to rush any of these, I'm just excited about them!





More unfinished quilts -- My Carnaby QAYG and my Linen & Glimma Quilt Top! The big problem I have with finishing quilts is the batting. It gets so expensive, I never seem to have it on hand, and the closest seller of the kind I use is 45 minutes away. I almost bought a role to have here when I came across a great deal, but I didn't jump on it, and now I'm really regretting it!





Finally, my Tsuru Quilt Top. I just sent this off to Cloud9 for Quilt Market, so I have some time before it's even possible to see this finished!



Of course, I did start something new yesterday, as well. I know, but I couldn't help it! My brother and his wife are expecting and an Alphabet Quilt has been requested!! This one is going to be a tutorial, and I'm super excited!!

So, do you have a wip problem of your own? Secretly I'm hoping I'm not alone in this! Or maybe you have a successful tip on how to manage staying on track and seeing things finished before beginning something new? Please share!!

And, if there's any particular wip of mine that you would really love to see finished, pretty please let me know! That's just the motivation I could use!!  ♥,  Maureen
  
p.s. Today, as part of "Celebrate Mom" week on Happy Quilting, I'm guest posting with some photos of my family's shared creative space, along with some of our story, and a wonderful Fabric Giveaway!! 

Color Inspiration & An Aurifil GIVEAWAY : :

Tangerine &

Via Pinterest or

Orange House * Ruffle Curtain * Colorful Porch * Bathroom * Door

Flowers * Living Room * Bedroom * Fabrics

City * Fabric Stack * Flowers * Painted Dresser

Tangerine, oranges, and coral really are everywhere these days, aren't they? I love it! It's such a happy, vibrant color. I am especially loving it paired with purple! When putting together this new mosaic, I had to search for another colorful house. That purple one was pinned just a little less than a million times I think! Thanks Michael!!

This week, I'm loving the oranges in my stash!



So bright and pretty!



With all this gorgeous color, I thought today would be the perfect day to giveaway some lovely, very colorful threads!

I have been enjoying Aurifil threads to use in my own projects for a couple of weeks now. I can honestly say, that threads really do make a huge difference, especially when they come in colors as brilliant as these!

Aurifil sent me five Sampler Packs of colorful threads to giveaway to my readers, each having 5 spools! I'm so happy that there will be FIVE WINNERS this time!!

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Enter to Win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post. I'd love to know what your very favorite thread color is, besides white of course! (one entry)
2. Follow Aurifil on facebook. Just let me know that you did by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)
3. My followers get a third entry! Whether you follow me here or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)
 
That’s 3 possible entries! Enter now through Wednesday, February 29th. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name in a new 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 so that I can contact you should you win!
 
Good Luck everyone!!!  I will be away for the next couple of days to deal with some personal issues. I wish you all a wonderful start to another new week! Take care!!

2012 Wishlist : :

I hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year! I had planned to start this new year off with a big blog post about what my goals will be for 2012. I've got quite the list of things to work on and some exciting, good news to share - today. instead. I'm sharing a fun mosaic full of the items on my studio wishlist. I don't know about you, but beginning anything for me ideally starts with a nice, clean organized space, bursting with colorful inspiration...

* my pinterest wishlist *

* anke weckmann 2012 calendar *

*  anthro dresser * owl switch plate * ikea storage * balloons print * cashmere  *  

* chicken coop bins * measuring tape trim * AMH Pearl Cotton *

* spools * Donna Wilson Meg Plate * Loulouthi dress form * tulip fabric *

Coincidentally, my studio wishlist goes quite nicely with the fabric wishlist I put together last week for the Bloggers Bundle Competition. I see a shopping spree in my future...



Tomorrow I'll be away for the day. To a Dr.'s appointment where I'll find out what January and possibly the next several months might look like for me. I decided to keep the doom and gloom about some things I've been dealing with for many months now private, for the most part, and I still want to for the time being. But today, as we begin a new year and as I am so close to beginning my 3rd year of blogging, hooray! -- I just want you all to know how much having this place means to me. I want to keep it my happy place and I really, really want to keep sharing my passion to create here with all of you, as frequently as I do.

Happy Monday, friends!  ♥

In 2011 : :

I put together a little mosaic including some of my handmade shenanigans from this past year. Shortly after starting, I was finding it hard for me to choose -- it has been such a wonderful year of making for me! To help, I decided to create my mosaic ROYGBV style!



This year creating and blogging has been such a joy for me! As my two year blog-anniversary is quickly approaching, I feel so grateful to have this place and so many wonderful blogs to follow! I am inspired by all of you!! I've been spending lots of time dreaming up projects for the new year and am looking forward to seeing all your lovely creations, as well!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year
and happy making in 2012!!! 
~ Maureen ~

Tuesday Inspiration : :

Happy November 1st!!!

*  Thanksgiving Print  *  Autumn Owl  *  Feather Wreath  *  Plum Clafouti  *
*  Blankets  *  Leaf Garland  *  Paper Bag Flowers  *  Pears  *  Felt Leaf Garland  *

   *  Table Setting  *  Cinnamon  *  Fall Wreath  *  Fall Patchwork   *

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To be honest, this past weekend I had already skipped right past Thanksgiving to begin this years ever-growing Christmas "must make" list. Today, I decided to slow down! This Tuesday Inspiration is all about Autumn, Thanksgiving, and the warm colors of this Season. I hope to start a new tutorial idea for a Thanksgiving sewing project sometime today. And, I'll have a few Christmas things ready to share the rest of the week!

I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!