BIG congratulations to Diantha Howard, my winner for a free copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol. 14! Diantha, please check your email for a message from me on how to claim your prize.
I want to thank all 123 commenters for all the kind words about my pattern, Bettie’s Bikini.
Did you miss out winning a free copy? I have a few left in my Etsy shop! Get a signed copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol 14 from my Etsy shop. My supplies are limited. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Get ready for my January 2017 Quilt Along right here on Sewhooked by entering to win a free copy of Paper Piecing Vintage! Already have it? The winner will get the chance to choose a different prize of equal value! To enter to win this prize share your Sewhooked project photos with my Flickr group (any project designed by me). You’ll have one chance to win for each project photo you share! 2017 giveaways will take place in the Sewhooked Facebook Group.
Be sure to keep reading to the end to find out how to be entered to win today’s prize!
I’ve very excited to share my block for Vol. 14, Bettie’s Bikini (pg. 22)!
This block was inspired by pin-up model Bettie Page after I read that she made all of her own swimwear and lingerie.
While not a replica of any specific suit, this bitty bikini made in reproduction fabrics reminds me of Bettie’s signature style!
Just like all of my patterns, Bettie’s Bikini was designed in EQ7.
And now, I have the pleasure of giving away a free copy of this issue of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks! To enter to win, simply comment below! It doesn’t get easier than that.
Only comments that include contact information will be eligible to win.
Get ready my January 2017 Quilt Along right here on Sewhooked by entering to win a free copy of Paper Piecing Vintage! Already have it? The winner will get the chance to choose a different prize of equal value! To enter to win this prize share your Sewhooked project photos with my Flickr group (any project designed by me, including Bettie’s Bikini, is eligible). You’ll have one chance to win for each project photo you share! 2017 giveaways will take place in the Sewhooked Facebook Group.
A very special thanks to each and every person that commented for a chance to win a free copy of this issue from Quiltmaker. There were lots of great comments, but only one winner!
EDITED TO ADD: My first winner, Diane S., was the lucky winner of two drawings. Each person can only win one magazine, so I had the fun opportunity to choose another winner.
Congratulations to bobkat, our second-chance winner for the free copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol. 13! Please check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize. 🙂
Get a personalized copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol 13 from my Etsy shop. My supplies will be limited, so order now! Please note that my copies haven’t arrived yet, so this is a pre-order. I’ve been assured they will arrive early this week and I will be shipping copies as soon as my issues arrive!
Be sure to keep reading to the end to find out how to be entered to win today’s prize!
And here we are: You’ll find Paddlin’ on page 20 of Vol. 13!
These birds were inspired by a design I created some years ago, but never published. It wasn’t quite right, but I loved the birds! If you look closely, you’ll see the “Momma” bird from Paddlin’ is sitting on the ground, while the “babies” are up on the line.
Just for fun, I put together a small quilt idea using four blocks,, two of which are in mirror image. I just love the wreath-inside-a-window effect!
Just like all of my patterns, Paddlin’ was designed in EQ7.
And now, I have the pleasure of giving away a free copy of this issue of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks!
To enter to win, simply comment below! It doesn’t get easier than that. 😉
Only comments that include contact information will be eligible to win.
Get a personalized copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol 13 from my Etsy shop. My supplies are limited, so order now! Please note that my copies haven’t arrived yet, so this is a pre-order. I’ve been assured they will arrive no later than early next week. Your copy will ship as soon as I have the magazines in my hot little hands!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the rest of the Blog Tour!
I’m extra excited to share today’s patterns because it’s not only one of my favorite things I’ve shared with Quiltmaker, but it’s one of my favorite patterns that I’ve ever designed!
I had such fun creating this block and I hope you love it as much as I do!
Be sure to keep reading to the end to find out how to be entered to win today’s prize!
Here it is: Special Delivery!
You’ll find this red-wearing fella and his sleigh full of presents on page 19 of Vol. 12.
To add a to the fun, I embellished my block with hand embroidery (patterns included in the magazine).
How about a snowflake? Here in Austin, Texas, it’s likely to be the only snow I see this year!
I also had a lot of fun playing with Special Delivery and combining this block with some of my other designs to see what kind of fun quilt layouts I could come up with.
Here are two of my favorites:
Here, Special Delivery meets my reindeer block, On, Dasher!for a fun Christmas-themed table runner.
This layout is a bit more ambitious, with the same number of blocks as the table runner, but with the reindeer set in an arc. I just love this idea! Imagine this with a fun snowflake print fabric or lovely hand embroidered embellishments like oodles of snowflakes and reins for the reindeer team!
Today is Show & Tell for the pattern testers and designers! Be sure to visit these fun blogs to check out all some of the incredible projects made from out Row Along!
If you remember way back to three weeks ago, my Spring row looks like this! I couldn’t resist coming back this week for a little show & tell!
I used the blocks from my row to create the super fun baby quilt to donate to my favorite blanket charity based right here in Austin, Texas, The Linus Connection. I donated my very first blanket back in 2002 and have been going strong ever since. The blankets and quilts go to children in crisis in Central Texas and I’m proud to be a long time volunteer! ❤
This is your last chance for AWESOME gifts from some stellar sponsors, so be sure to visit each site. Some conditions do apply, so be sure to read that info before entering.
And now, one of my FAVORITE kinds of participation event, a Flickr Giveaway!
Need an Incentive To Participate By Making Blocks and Rows?
Share photos on flickr for a chance to win!
I’d also like to encourage anyone that made my own Spring row to post photos in my flickr group. There’s no prize for this, but I hope you’ll consider as I love to see your projects!
Heidi Kory at the EQ Blog shares a tutorial on combining rows as well as the EQ7 Row Along Block Library and Projects! Check that out here. Download the .blk library that includes most of the RAL designs free for the next 30 Days!
Want a chance to win a FREE copy of EQ7? Yeah, you do! Enter to win here!
In addition to awesome free patterns, there are AWESOME gifts for our visitors from some stellar sponsors, so be sure to visit every site during the event. Some conditions do apply, so be sure to read that info before entering
Tuesday, October 6 will be Show & Tell for the event with completed quilts from designers and pattern testers. Don’t miss it!
Need an Incentive To Participate By Making Blocks and Rows?
Share photos on flickr for a chance to win!
I’d also like to encourage anyone that made my own Spring row to post photos in my flickr group. There’s no prize for this, but I hope you’ll consider as I love to see your projects!
In addition to awesome free patterns, there are AWESOME gifts for our visitors from some stellar sponsors, so be sure to visit every site during the event. Some conditions do apply, so be sure to read that info before entering.
I’d also like to encourage anyone that makes my own Spring row to post photos in my flickr group. There’s no prize for this, but I hope you’ll consider as I love to see your projects!
Need an Incentive To Participate By Making Blocks and Rows?
Share photos on flickr for a chance to win!
I’d also like to encourage anyone that made my own Spring row to post photos in my flickr group. There’s no prize for this, but I hope you’ll consider as I love to see your projects!
Today is your last day to enter the Northcott Bundle, a $25 Fat Quarter Shop gift certificate or a free copy of my very own Paper Piecing Vintage! Details are here!
Spring is my favorite season. The winter blues are driven away, the trees begin to bud, spring babies are born and the earth begins to turn green again!
My idea was to celebrate my favorite season with baby chicks, fresh out of their eggs, pecking around the grass and flowers for something good to eat.
Every pattern in my row is a 6″ (6 1/2″ unfinished) paper pieced block. Follow the instructions in the pattern to make this row, or mix and match to make your own fun row or other quilty project!
I’m absolutely loving the beautiful tonal white background fabric from Northcott! Anyone that visits regularly knows that I’m a bit of a Northcott junkie with Stonehenge being one of my all time favorite fabrics!
The entire row is paper pieced with optional embroidery or paint for the chicks’ eyes. I drew mine on using Tulip Fabric Markers.
Small pieces freak you out? Try chain piecing them!
PJ7 Pattern will be emailed upon request. Please contact sewhooked@gmail.com.
Another fun picture of my Spring row. 🙂
Want something completely different? The patterns for my row can also be turned into a fun quilt! I plan to make one very much like this for my favorite blanket charity, The Linus Connection.
PJ7 Pattern will be emailed upon request. Please contact sewhooked@gmail.com.
Need to learn to paper piece or just want some pointers? I have a page dedicated to helping you learn, including free tutorials (both text and video) and links to lots of resources!
And now, even more fun… GIFTS FOR YOU!
I will be giving away one of each of the following gifts. The first two links are for separate giveaways, so make sure you click each of them and follow the instructions to enter. Some conditions apply, so please make sure you read our Sponsor’s Guidelines for entering. Don’t miss the ongoing Flickr giveaway at the bottom of this post!
Northcott is giving 1 lucky recipient 6-8 pieces of fabric at 1 yard lengths each. This giveaway for all of today’s featured blogs. You may enter only once. Entries accepted until September 22, 2015 Winners Announced September 23, 2015 Value $60-80.00
Fat Quarter Shop is giving away $25.00 gift certificates to one winner from each RAL Blog.
You can only enter once at this blog. Entries accepted until September 22, 2015 Winners Announced September 23, 2015 Value – $25
My apologies for the links, the Rafflecopter widget does not work on blogs hosted on WordPress.com.
And finally, I am also giving away a free PDF copy of my complete 2014 block of the month, Paper Piecing Vintage! To enter to win, all you need to do is leave a comment about your favorite season. 😀
And now, the fine print:
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No purchase whatsoever is necessary.
You must be 18+ in order to win a gift.
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All gifts will be given between September 01, 2015 and October 06, 2015. Winners will receive notification via email. Winners have approximately 7 days to claim their gift, if 7 days passes, the gift will be offered to another eligible entrant. Winners who will receive a shipped item, will need to provide, name, address, city, state/province and country along with a phone number. All international winners will be responsible for any fees customs chooses to assess. Winners where prizes can be delivered via email, must provide a name, country and a valid email address. All prizes will be awarded.
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While we hope you will comment on the posts of the day and we love comments, we want no reply bloggers to have a chance at winning also All bloggers will use Rafflecopter to give their gifts away. You will be asked for your name, email, city, state, and country. (City, State, Country will be asked to identify any winner where the same name may per chance happen).
Some restrictions on gifts will apply based on shipping policies.
The Electric Quilt software giveaway will be held at the EQ Blog and will be given away the week of October 6, 2015
Odds of Winning a prize are based on total number of Rafflecopter entries during each week and in total for all giveaways.
Canadians will be subjected to a question in order to enter.
This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
Need an Incentive To Participate By Making Blocks and Rows?
Share photos on flickr for a chance to win!
I’d also like to encourage anyone that made my own Spring row to post photos in my flickr group. There’s no prize for this, but I hope you’ll consider as I love to see your projects!
Every pattern in my row is a 6″ (6 1/2″ unfinished) paper pieced block. Follow the instructions in the pattern to make this row, or mix and match to make your own fun row or other quilty project!
And now, even more fun… GIFTS FOR YOU! 
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