A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

My sponsor, Canton Village Quilt Works, 

has a wonderful offer for this weekend's Giveaway! 

 

Canton Village Quilt Works was born out of a passion for quilting. Owner, Jacqueline has been a quilter for 18 years, a long-arm quilter for 12 years, in business for 12 years, a fabric shop owner for 2 years! She's designed for Quilt Magazine, is a quilting podcaster, is an avid quilt blogger, and she even has a Youtube Channel with design tutorials. Her shop carries an extensive Kaffe Fassett selection, as well as TONS of Batiks, Australian Aboriginal fabrics, Art Gallery fabrics, Black and White fabrics, and TONS of Kona Cotton Solids… all at extremely reasonable prices and speedy shipping!

Website * Shop * Blog * Facebook * Podcast

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We hope you enjoy visiting Canton Village Quilt Works!!  

For this weekend's Giveaway, Canton Village Quilt Works is offering a seven fat quarter bundle of the gorgeous Summerlove Collection by Pat Bravo, including one coordinating Oval Element Fabric!  
They are so gorgeous!!

In addition,  Canton Village Quilt Works is offering a special discount to my readers for 15% off ALL Art Gallery Fabrics for the duration of this giveaway!!  Use discount code :  15art at checkout! 

Enter to win! 

Here's how,

1.Simply add a comment to this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Canton Village Quilt Work's blog, facebook page, or sign up to receive the Newsletter. Just let me know that you follow Jacqueline, by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional entry)

3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, in your reader, or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional 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... (one optional entry)

Please, enter now through Monday morning, September 24th. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name in a new post here on the blog. I usually try to have that up by 9 am EST!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!

Wishing a wonderful weekend to all!!!

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Thank you to all who entered this past weekend's Giveaway!! 

 

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  From 1,212 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

Comment #201 -- Gwen, who said...

I like Canton Village Quilt Works on Facebook. Thank you for the extra entry!! :-)

Congratulations Gwen!!! I will be in touch shortly!

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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 weekend's giveaway The Intrepid Thread is offering a lovely bundle of Art Gallery Fabrics, 
chosen by Julie & myself with my Pretty Bow Pillow as inspiration! 
 

I also put together one of my Color Inspiration mosaics to share, just for fun and because I love a good visual of how unexpected color choices can be paired together to create something gorgeous. 
Can you imagine a quilt in these rich colors? Now that would be amazing!!
 

This weekend's Giveaway offer includes the ELEVEN Fat Quarters in pretty Pink & Yellow prints and solids, 
that make up this custom fabric bundle!! 

You can find this bundle available in both Fat Quarters and Half Yards in The Intrepid Thread Shop. 
 

Enter to win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post. I'd love to know what you'd like to make with these? (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! Whether you follow me here, in your reader, or on Facebook, 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 morning, September 17th. Mr. Random will pick the winner 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 an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! 

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Thank you to all who entered this past weekend's Giveaway!! 

 

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  From 1,640 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

Comment #996 -- Lindsay, who said...

i think i'd make a fun crib quilt with these. such a lovely combination!

Congratulations Lindsay!!! I will be in touch shortly!

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Scattered : :

I feel like I have sooo much catching up to do and I'm not at all sure where to start?! I didn't sew much since I announced my break back in late July. Just my Indie quilt and a few other little things and that's about it. I did however, SHOP! I took advantage of some very generous fabric sales and was waiting, like many of you, for a few 'must-have collections' to be released. I had planned to start today by sharing my late Summer stashings, and then this morning I thought -- "Do you all want to see?" I personally LOVE taking pictures of new fabric, and with that excitement think that all of you might love to see. Maybe I'll even introduce some of you to something new that you'll love, too. Is that true?? I really hope so!!

While I wait for your answer, I'll admit today that in light of this new routine, I am completely scatter-brained! I'm jumping all over the place with my projects and I'm not sure what I'm doing, because I'm not sure what I want to do?

Here's what's scattered on my sewing table now. I know I love the colors together, but have no idea what I'm making!



I made this block a while ago. It's already quilted and was going to become a tote bag. It's been taped on this wall for months!



I finally took it down yesterday, pulled a few of my favorite coordinating Oval and Pure Elements and started cutting and piecing. Still with no plan!

So, what do you think it should become -- the tote bag, a new floor pillow, the beginnings of a quilt-as-you-go quilt? I'd love some help!!



How about from this angle -- any ideas?? I know it's not much yet, but it's definitely something?



There is one thing I am certain of today -- I love my new vintage, sewing chair! Aqua blue with nail head trim.



Yes, I like it! The blue carpet...hmmm, not so much! ;)



I did finish up the owl pillow wip I shared on my facebook page, too! It's a little something for my Goddaughter Sylvia. I sent out a care package full of goodies to her and my sister Catherine in Hawaii, which they should be receiving today or tomorrow! I can't wait!! It's always fun to make something cute!!

Thanks for all the comments, support, and understanding yesterday! It meant SO much!!

Happy Wednesday, friends!! ♥,  Maureen 

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A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

My sponsor, Canton Village Quilt Works, 
has a wonderful offer for this weekend's Giveaway! 
 

 

Canton Village Quilt Works was born out of a passion for quilting. Owner, Jacqueline has been a quilter for 18 years, a long-arm quilter for 12 years, in business for 12 years, a fabric shop owner for 2 years! She's designed for Quilt Magazine, is a quilting podcaster, is an avid quilt blogger, and she even has a Youtube Channel with design tutorials. Her shop carries an extensive Kaffe Fassett selection, as well as TONS of Batiks, Australian Aboriginal fabrics, Art Gallery fabrics, Black and White fabrics, and TONS of Kona Cotton Solids… all at extremely reasonable prices and speedy shipping!

Website * Shop * Blog * Facebook * Podcast

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We hope you enjoy visiting Canton Village Quilt Works!!  

For this weekend's Giveaway, Canton Village Quilt Works is offering a 6 fat quarter bundle of the gorgeous new Art Gallery Fabric's Oval Elements. They are the perfect addition to any quilting project!!

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Enter to Win!

Here's how,

1. Simply add a comment to this post. You can let me know what you're favorite Oval Element color is, new or old?! (one entry)
2. Follow Canton Village Quilt Work's blog, facebook page, or sign up to receive the Newsletter. Just let me know that you follow Jacqueline, by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional entry)
3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, in your reader, or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional 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... (one optional entry)

Please, enter now through Monday morning, August 13th. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name in a new post here on the blog. I usually try to have that up by 9 am EST!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!

Wishing a wonderful weekend to all!!! 

* * * * *  UPDATE  * * * * *

Thank you to all who entered this past weekend's Giveaway!! 

 

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  From 1,268 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

Comment #192 -- Shirley Tener who said...

I love them all , I buy them every time I buy fabric

 Congratulations Shirley!!! I will be in touch shortly!

A Custom Bundle Giveaway Winner!

Thank you to all who entered and to The Intrepid Thread 

for offering just a lovely giveaway this weekend! 

 

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  From 1,470 entries Mr. Random says the lucky winner of the Utterly Inspired by Maureen Part 2 custom bundle, including 10 fat quarters of golden yellows, spring greens, aqua blues, and shades of gray, is.... 

Comment #215 -- mean sarah jean who said...

i follow the intrepid thread

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!

I'll be back later today with a regular blog post to share, and I have yet another new fabric shop giveaway beginning this Friday morning!!   
So be sure to stop back!!

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, Anna Maria Horner, 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 their sites!! 

For this weekend's giveaway The Intrepid Thread is offering a custom bundle including 10 Fat Quarters of Art Gallery Oval Element and Pure Element fabrics! This particular bundle was designed by me, which is always such a treat!! This stack of golden yellows, spring greens, aqua blues, and shades of gray is one of my most favorite color combinations! I've already ordered a bundle for myself. 
One of you is going to be very lucky!!

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The winner will receive one Utterly Inspired by Maureen Part 2 bundle (Julie really knows how to make a girl feel special :), including 10 fat quarters for you to use to create something beautiful! I know you will!!
 
You can find the bundle available in both fat quarters and half yards in The Intrepid Thread shop, and right now there just so happens to be a HUGE sale going on!!

In celebration of Market The Intrepid Thread is offering 20% off using Coupon Code  : :  MARKET20 : :
-- beginning today and running throughout Sunday. There are a few rules, so be sure to read those here!

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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 own favorite color combination is right now? (one entry)
2. Follow The Intrepid Thread on facebook, 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! 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. (optional extra entry)
 
That’s 3 possible entries! Enter now through Monday morning, May 14th. 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!!! Have a great weekend! And, Happy Mother's Day to all you wondering Mama's out there!!