When life gives you scraps....... Make Quilts!

I am a nut for scraps! Not just any scraps, but specifically Kona scraps. I tend to give away or auction off my printed scraps on facebook. But I hoard my Kona like no body's business!

As the bucket began to grow, I knew I needed to start using some soon, or I would get overloaded with all this color goodness and it would cause me to loose focus! (Seriously) :)

 

With a little pump of my Go! baby Fabric cutter, and some kona scraps I went to work! Cutting lots, wasting little. Honestly this was my first quilt made completely with my Go! Baby fabric cutter machine.

Minutes after starting I was done (no joke, you would think I have stock in them the way I say that huh )

Beautiful squared up 4" half square triangles done in no time at all.

I should probably explain that HST's were my nemesis! I hate matching points and getting so perfect with my quilting. That life is now behind me! After piecing my first HST quilt, I am in love. FOREVER!

They are not that bad, they are loaded with perfection but so worth it!

I used a free pattern from accuquilt found here

Kona Hourglass Quilt

 

HAPPY SEWING MY FRIENDS!

Zip clip it.. and done!

Calling all Quilters... Have you seen this yet?

I have officially tossed my binding clip barettes and traded them in for this new zip it gadget that I was introduced to at our Modern Quilt Guild meeting. We hold our meetings at this most fabulous shop called "Strawberry Patches". Insane ammounts of fabric, floor to ceiling, no joke!

This fancy smancy gadget is call the Zip Clip. The metal clasps load into the back of the gadget, and  clamp onto the quilt (very strongly I might add. As you sew, simply remove the clamp and reload it into the back of the zip it clip for another area.

The coolest part about this is even though I hand sew my binding, it helped me keep it even and straight without second guessing every move.

This is about 10 bucks I got mine here Strawberry Patch you can probly call her and she'll ship you one (she is cool like that :)

Happy Sewing!

Drumroll please........... Go! Baby Winner!

Thank you everyone for coming along with me on the crazy ride with AccuQuilt. I am very pleased with the customer support, the machine, the free patterns, I love it all!!!

If you didn't win this time don't be blue, they have the biggest sale of the year going on right now and you can hear all about it by signing up on their mailing list for secret sales and a coupon off your next purchase.

Use this link to sign up and get 22 free quilt patterns on top of all that other yummy goodness!

Without Futher ado (removing all extra entries there was only 2 allowed)

The winner recieves a sweet package from accuquilt including a Go! Baby fabric cutter and 3 dies of their choice. Along with a giant scrap package from Hawthorne Threads.

The winner is Katheleen!

Kathleen said...

I would love the Hexagon, 2", 3", 5", the Half Square 4", and the 3-1/2 drunkard's Path...thanks for the giveaway...

Katheleen email me at sewfantasticblog@yahoo .com to claim your prize!!

Thank you AccuQuilt and Hawthorne Threads!

Now grab those free quilt patterns and...

Happy Sewing!

A Special gift From AccuQuilt

AccuQuilt sent me another little gift for you all. Even if you do not win this AWESOME go! Baby Fabric cutter. You can click the button below to sign up and get 22 FREE quilt patterns.

Along with updates on specials and secret stuff :)

You can be part of the in crowd to, just click the button and follow the prompt for 22 FREE quilt patterns.

Winner of the Go Baby Fabric cutter will be announced tomorrow. If you still want to enter this link is only for the free quilt patterns. Look at the post before this to enter the giveaway.

Happy Sewing!

AccuQuilt Go! Baby Giveaway

Seriously... You will want to grab that cup of Coffee now, or something to wet your whistle before reading this. You my friends are in for a serious treat!

If you were happily sewing one day, cutting out quilts, piecing, or even ripping seams. How would you react to the sweet ring of your doorbell, and the UPS worker holding a package like this with your name on it?

Me..... I freaked out! So excited, opened the box to all this quilt cutting goodness.

The AWESOME People over at AccuQuilt sent me there new Go! Baby Fabric cutting machine. Lightweight, compact, super efficient...  I have never been more excited to cut charm squares and HST triangles, and doing 50 or more with accuracy, and safety in just minutes; is the best time saver ever.

I am sure I don't have to sell you on how awesome this package is.

The best news is that the people at AccuQuilt want you to have one as well. ( I can hear the giddy excitement already)

So on to the really good stuff, RIGHT ???

Here is your chance to get the same package.

A Go! Baby Fabric Cutter

3 Cutting dies for the Go! Baby (in your choices)

2 Go! Baby cutting mats

All in one big box shipped to you door, delivering the same excitement I had.

That is cool right?

And if that wasn't good enough, my friends over at Hawthorne Threads are throwing in some scrap packs as well. These scrap packs are the best out there. Large cuts of designer prints, in color pallets you'll Go! Crazy for. The perfect combination to make your Go! Baby fabric cutter, ready to use.

Ready to see how you can win this great package???? (saying this in my best game show host voice)

This is where your coffee comes in, there is a little tiny bit of work involved to get this sweet package. Just pretend your in a quiet little office with your cup of Joe and do this....

Leave me a comment here on this post.

I want to know what 3 Go! Baby fabric cutting dies you will choose.

Stop by the AccuQuilt website and look at the variety of cutting goodness they have for the Go! Baby fabric cutter

come back here and tell me what 3 dies you would like to see on your doorstep.
(this is your main entry)

For a second chance to win this AWESOME package of goodness.
(this entry will only count if you followed the first request)

Head on over to facebook

Hit the like button on the AccuQuilt facebook page to follow them.

And then go to Hawthorne Threads facebook page, hit the like button and follow them as well.

You need to follow both for this entry to count. ( no need to comment on either facebook page, just hit the like button.))

Then stop back to this post and leave a second comment telling me you did this.

Not to bad right??

so Go!

Go!

Go! Now!

Go! Baby Go!

( I seriously should do an infomercial :)

Good Luck

Small Print :: This Giveaway is open to the US only, Contest ends Sunday June 26and a winner will be announced Monday June 27. The winner will receive the AccuQuilt Go! Baby fabric cutter, 3 dies of there choice, 2 cutting mats, and a huge package of scraps from Hawthorne Threads.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED WINNER PICKED TOMORROW.

Surprise ....

I have been eagerly working on something.......

It could be good for you, or you, or you, or all of you.......

Can you guess what it might be?

Maybe it involves a quilt? Or a giveaway? I am having the hardest time keeping it in,

Gotta guess??  Stop back on Wednesday for the Good Stuff!

In the meantime stop by

Click the photo for Sue's Birthday Sale. Kona is only 4.99 a yard OH MY!!!  Use code  

 BIRTHDAY2011 for 14% off :)

Enjoy!

Happy Sewing!

Just Wing it :: Patchwork Quilt

Remember this little Gem that me and Sophie started here.

Fortunately for me no work is allowed at guild Sew-Ins just the fun stuff, so I decided it was time to finish up the Just wing it quilt.

Sophie loves it, I love it, and it was a great accomplishment in my little world of business. It's always nice to do a little sewing that is not on a schedule isn't it. It's been awhile since I finished a quilt down to the last stitch, and I must tell you even a simple quilt like this felt pretty darn good.

And the look on Sophie's face was priceless as well.

Specs::

Fabric Collection: Just Wing It by Moda (2 - 5" charm packs)

Robert Kaufman Kona Solids (backing is Kona Aloe

Started Monday May 9th 2011

Finished Sat June 11 2011

Back was actually put together on my design wall by 3 year old Sophia and pieced my momma (me)

Measures 33" x 41"

HAPPY SEWING!

Goodbye my friend

I have always been saddened by tragedy in the world. Always affected a little by the things that happen to people in some way, and always wanting to make a difference or help in some way. Today is a quick pull back to realize that it can happen to someone I know, someone close or nearby.

I guess I just feel like everyone I know is indestructible in some way. They all just roll with the punches, and figure it out for a great outcome. I have always been the one that says I never really lost anyone that close to me. Until now.......

I lost a great friend today. Although life took us on different paths and we did not really talk that much recently, we have a very enormous past. Stories from when we worked in Mortgage together, How he helped me find my first apartment after a bad breakup. I can't even imagine how hard life would have been at that time without his support. He went on to do great things, things that make me so proud to call him my friend, things that will leave a mark on more then just me.

Dave, I miss you already! I wish now that I would have taken the time to stay in touch. Knowing all the things that you have had to endure since our last meeting makes me ill. I am sorry that I wasn't there for you when you were so sick. I wish I would have just known, so that I could reach out. I just wish that you were still here.

It hurts to loose a friend, I can't even describe the pain. Dave as I fight back the tears thinking of all the things I did wrong I hope that you forgive me for not being there when you needed me the most. Life is never to busy, bills are never to much, time is never to little to tell a friend how much you care. It makes me more sad that he had to endure so much without me. Cancer is not fun, it's very serious, and can take anyone at any time. Dave I will make this up to you somehow. I will fight the fight that you left, I will help people understand, I promise. You have my word! I will never take anything for granted again, in your honor. You still live in my heart always.