Happy Flower Quilts Book Winner!

 

The winner of the Happy Flower Quilts book is Betsy from Quilting Fiesta!  I have sent an email Betsy and look forward to getting your book out to you!

Cotton Cuts

I had the wonderful opportunity of working with a company called Cotton Cuts.  As a member you receive monthly a variety of fabrics chosen specifically for you.  You answer a few questions and they surprise you with a custom created bundle.  You receive either 12 fat quarters or 20 fat eighths, your choice.  You can change your fabric preferences at any time.  You get to choose a pattern from their designer of the month and you also get two collectible block of the month pattern cards.  Each box has something extra as a thank you.  Doesn't this sound wonderful?  It is!

In addition, Cotton Cuts is on a mission to create jobs and have partnered with a local workshop that provides dignified employment opportunities to the intellectually challenged and to those with other disabilities.

I created a quilt with eight of the fabrics they sent me.  I paired it with "Weewander", by Sarahjane Studios, in "With the Birds".  What I love about these fabrics is that some of them are ones I would not have chosen on my own but, after receiving them, absolutely love.  This allows me to play with fabric and look at texture and pattern in a different way.  It was so fun!  I used the "Baby Blocks" pattern from the book, "Sweet Celebrations" compiled by Lissa Alexander.  The quilt measures 37.5 x 44.5.  It is quilted with soft wavy lines in pink on the front and white on the back.

Because Cotton Cuts was kind enough to send me a box to try, I am going to pay it forward and give this quilt to one of you!  I am having a giveaway on Instagram (IG name is sewnwithgrace)  and all you need to do to enter is visit me there and leave a comment on the post.  I will choose a winner by random number generator on Wednesday, December 7. 

Sweet Tweets Book Winner

The winner of the "Sweet Tweets" book by Erin Cox is SIGI G.!!  I have sent you an email Sigi. Have a great weekend everyone!

Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the giveaway is

Purl Buttons!!!

I have sent you an email ~

Happy Sewing!

Smiles,

Time For A GIVEAWAY!

The best way to motivate yourself to clean your sewing room is to show a picture of the mess on your blog!  I spent a whole day getting organized and going through all my fabric and taking stock of all the UFO's, etc.  I still have to work on the closet, but I'm pleased with how much I got done.  In celebration of organization I've decided to give away the entire bundle of fabric in the top picture. About 95 percent of it is Denyse Schmidt fabric from her various lines including some Flea Market Fancy.  The pieces range from fat quarters to long strips to little pieces.  What a fantastic quilt this would make.  All you have to do to enter is be a follower of my blog and leave me a comment telling me what you're currently working on.  My international friends are welcome also.  I will leave the giveaway open until Thursday at midnight and announce the winner on Friday, Feb. 21.  Have a great day!

Smiles,

December Giveaway

Today I bring you giveaway number 12, the last of my monthly giveaways for 2012!  I have so enjoyed giving to all of you this past year.  It is so fitting to have this last one during the Christmas season. One winner will receive:

The book, "Quilt Love" by Cassandra Ellis

Six fabulous fat quarters

One set of six #8 Perle Cotton variegated thread

(oh, and the candy cane too!)

To Enter:

Be a follower of Sewn With Grace

Leave one comment on this post telling me your favorite Christmas Carol

The Giveaway will be open until Friday, December 7 at midnight

Winner chosen by Random Generator and announced on Sat., December 8

My favorite Christmas Carol is "O Holy Night".  Have a blessed day!

Joyfully,

November Giveaway

Today marks the 11th monthly giveaway from Sewn With Grace.  We are down to the last two.  I can't believe how fast this year has passed.  This giveaway will help you get creative for Christmas.  One winner will receive:

My entire fabric scrap stash

The book, "Tilda's Christmas Ideas" by Tone Finnanger

A handknit Christmas heart by me

To enter:

Be a follower of Sewn With Grace

Leave one comment on this post

Since it's the middle of the week, I will leave this giveaway open until Sunday, November 11 at midnight and announce the winner on Monday, November 12. 

Blessings,

Metro Links & Giveaway Winner

The winner of the October giveaway is Lisa Cox.  I have sent you an email, Lisa.  Congratulations!  I have been an absent blogger this week.  I picked up a nasty head cold on top of my already busy schedule.  I realized I didn't show you my completed quilt "Metro Links" which I made for the beautiful bride and groom shown below.

Michelle and Kaj were married this past Saturday and had their reception at the farm.  It was a gorgeous day and since I am friends with their parents, this day was extra special for me.  Have a wonderful Friday!

Smiles,

October Giveaway

It's a lovely fall day today here in southwest Michigan.  The air is crisp and the colors of the trees are breathtaking.  This past weekend we celebrated our last two weddings at Friendship Farm.  Both weddings were beautiful, Christ-centered events and it was a wonderful way to close our wedding journey.  The farm is for sale and the business is officially closed.  I'm excited to see what the Lord has in store for me now.  After such a special weekend, I knew I needed an extra special giveaway. 

One Winner Will Receive

The book, "Scrap-Basket Surprises" by Kim Brackett

One Marriage Certificate Panel - "Honeymoon Cottage" by Gloria Parsons

for Blue Hill Fabrics

Six pieces of fabric measuring at least one yard each

12 - 6 1/2" blocks made by me, using Thimbleberry Fabrics

To Enter

Leave one comment on this post

Be a follower of Sewn With Grace

The giveaway is open until midnight on Thursday, October 4.  The winner will be selected by Random Generator and will be announced Friday morning, October 5.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Long Distance Hug

I found a box on my porch the other day from my dear friend, Trish.  She sent me the most amazing afghan that she crocheted herself.  After wiping the tears from my cheeks, I promptly wrapped myself up in it.  I've been struggling with some changes in my life regarding the move and she wanted to send a tangible expression of love, concern and comfort.  What makes this even more amazing is that we have not met in person.  Our friendship was found through Jesus and blogging.  I have many friends I have met that way.  It is one of the true blessings of blogging.  Because I am a crafty soul, I know how long this took and the enormity of the gift.  I do not take this for granted (her stitches are exquisite, by the way).  The other day I found my 21 year old son wrapped in it, asleep in the chair.  He was leaving for college the next day.  It brought comfort to another.  Thank you so much Trish!

I bought a new phone and was playing around with a photo application.  This is me getting ready to go out to dinner with my husband.  The Iphone is amazing and much easier than I imagined!

The winner of the September Giveaway is Renee from

NanaNay's Garden

Congratulations!  I have sent you an email ~

Have a blessed Friday,

September Giveaway!

Its time again for our monthly giveaway!  This month I'm thinking of cooler days, apple-picking, cider and bonfires.  What better way to enjoy these days than with a fall-colored comfy quilt?  One winner will receive:

The book, "Simple Comforts" by Kim Diehl

All fabrics to make the quilt on the cover of the book

Fabric is cut and ready to be sewn~

Fabric includes black print binding and cream/green paisley backing

All you need to provide is thread and batting!

To Enter:

Leave one comment on this post
Be a follower of Sewn With Grace

Giveaway closes on Thursday, September 6 at midnight

Winner will be chosen by Random Generator and

announced Friday, September 7

I hope you are having a fun holiday!  School starts for us tomorrow.  Maddie begins her senior year of high school and Taylor begins his senior year of college.  Lots of excitement at my house this weekend getting ready.  Blessings!

Hugs,

Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the August giveaway is

Audrey from Four Houses Down

"I am a follower and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this travel trailer fabric.

We have a camper (going this weekend as a matter of fact) and I

absolutely love this!  It would make a cute lap quilt for the camper

or a tote to haul my stuff that I can't leave at home!"

Congratulations Audrey!  Please email your mailing info

to sewnwithgrace@yahoo.com

With joy,

August Giveaway

Good morning friends!  It's time for our August Giveaway!  This is month is all about summer and enjoying this last month before the cold weather sets in.  Michael Miller's fun fabric, "Trailer Travel", is my inspiration.  I've included a white with aqua dot for background and six other pieces of fabric to round out a pretty summer quilt.  The book this month is "Fun Quilts" by Me and My Sister Designs. The book has plenty of colorful inspiration to get you sewing!

To Enter:

Be a follower of Sewn With Grace

Leave One Comment on this Post

The giveaway will end Thursday, August 9, at midnight.

The winner will be announced by Random Generator on Friday, August 10.

With joy,

Giveaway Winner

Thank you for all your prayers this week!

Surgery went well and I am on the mend.

I was able to make one block for the "Great Granny Along"

be sure to check out Lori's blog for the fun details.

The winner of the July giveaway is

Kris Gray

from Farm Girl Transplanted

Congratulations, Kris!

Please send me your mailing info

at sewnwithgrace@yahoo.com

Happy Friday, Friends!

Smiles,

July Giveaway

It's time for the July Giveaway!  This month features a very special bundle of goods.  I am excited to send to one of you the following:

The book, "Sugar Sack Quilts" by Glenna Hailey

The pattern, "Feedsack Patches" by Darlene Zimmerman

and the fabric to make "Feedsack Patches" which includes

48 - 6" squares of assorted original feedsack prints

1 1/4 yards of solid green for sashing, border and binding

as a bonus I will include

a bag of original feedsack scraps

The finished quilt top measures 37 1/2 x 47 1/2

To enter please be a follower of Sewn With Grace. Leave one comment on this post.  Giveaway ends at midnight on Thursday.  I will announce the winner by random number generator on Friday morning, July 13.

Tomorrow is my surgery and I will be taking a blogging break until I announce the winner on Friday. Have a good week, friends!

Hugs,

June Giveaway Winner

The winner of the June Patriotic Quilt Kit is

Lisa Marie

She left this comment ~

"My Dad's younger sister usually has a big July 4th picnic

which is like a mini family reunion.  This year, though,

with the 4th falling on a Wednesday, it's not happening

since many people have to travel long distances and

can't do it with just one day off.  Bummer.  Since I'll be

staying home, I'd love to sew this quilt to celebrate!"

I have sent you an email, Lisa Marie.

I wish you a very happy 4th of July sewing celebration!

Joyfully,

June Giveaway

It's time for our June Giveaway!!  We are half way through our year of giveaways, the time seems to be speeding by.  This month I am giving away a quilt kit to make the wonderful Patriotic quilt from Shabby Fabrics, just in time for the Fourth of July.  You will receive fabric to make the quilt top, an additional yard of the beautiful novelty fabric and the white shabby box made to store ribbon ( the ribbon pulls out of the key holes).

To Enter:

Be a follower of Sewn With Grace

One Comment Only

I would love to know if you have any July 4th traditions~

The giveaway will end on Thursday at midnight.

Winner to be announced Friday, June 8th

by Random Generator

Blessings,

May Giveaway

Today marks the 700th post here on Sewn With Grace.  I cannot believe I've had that much to say and what's even more unbelievable is that you have read these posts and have come along side me on this blogging journey.  I am humbled by this and grateful for the many friendships I have made.  You have added much to my life and I've learned a great deal from all of you.  It seems so very appropriate to have the monthly giveaway on this special day.  Here are the items included in the giveaway:

2 1/2 yds. "A Stitch in Time" by Robert Kaufman (Button Fabric)

3/4 yd. "Wild Rose" by Blackbird Designs

1 yd. "Tangled Threads" by Red Rooster Fabrics (Blue Floral)

1/2 yd. "Tangled Threads" by Red Rooster Fabrics (Brown Floral)

1 yd. "Tangled Threads" by Red Rooster Fabrics (Words)

3/4 yd. "Tangled Threads" by Red Rooster Fabrics" (Images)

The Book, "Tangled Up In Thread" by Terri Degenkolb

To Enter:

Be a follower of Sewn With Grace

One Comment Only

What is a favorite gift you have received?

The giveaway will be open until Friday at midnight

and the winner chosen by random generator

and revealed on Saturday~

With love,

Giveaway Winner

The winner of this months giveaway is Karen at Quilting, Losing and Tea!  Congratulations, Karen, I have sent you an email.  Happy Sewing!

I have been working on the new window display at the cafe this week.  I've gone with a vintage birthday party theme.  I had a lot of fun finding vintage birthday cards on line and mounting them on card stock.

I used my crinoline dishes in pink and aqua.  Each teacup is filled with a knitted cupcake.  The vintage paper birthday cake came from Etsy.  The yellow dress is part of my collection of vintage dresses.

Such a happy, cheerful place to visit.  I wish you all could come for lunch!


Blessings,