Solids Paintbox Fat Quarter Bundle {Giveaway}

Did you know that September is National Sewing month?

National Sewing Month

"The observance of National Sewing Month began in 1982 with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan declaring September as National Sewing Month
 'In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.'"

What better way to celebrate the kickoff day of the month with a giveaway, sponsored by my favorite online fabric store, Fat Quarter Shop!!!!

This bundle contains 26 Kona solids that would be awesome as coordinates with prints for my more traditional followers or stand on their own for my more modern quilt followers!

All I'm asking you to do is to comment on this blogpost by midnight (CST), Saturday, September 3, 2016. I'll announce the winner on Monday, September 5th!

What should you comment about?

Tell me if you consider yourself a modern, traditional quilter, both or neither!
 I really would love to hear everyone's thoughts!!!!

Layers of Charm {Free Pattern}

Kimberly and her fabulous staff from the Fat Quarter Shop have brought us another new shortcut pattern...for free!!

I had to conceal my eager excitement to be contacted by the Fat Quarter Shop when they asked me if I would make a quilt from their new pattern.  I love all the shortcut patterns and have made three quilts from their Simply Fat Quarters book!

Kiss Kiss by Abi Hall and Moda Black Bella Solid

Since Valentine's Day was around the corner and I have always wanted to make one, I chose to make my quilt using Kiss Kiss by Abi Hall layer cake and a Black Bella Solids Charm Pack from Moda Fabrics.

Measures approx 58" square

I LOVE this quilt.  Simple to make.  Quick to finish.  SO much impact.

Button loves it too!

He epitomizes layers of charm, doesn't he?

I machine quilted it with a pantograph on Ole Betsy with the Love Doodle pattern by Patricia Ritter of Urban Elementz

 Kiss Kiss Aqua Hearts Galore for the backing and Kiss Kiss Black Dots for the binding...a very rare thing for me to use an entire line for everything. But I love how the pink had more salmon tones and the teal just popped here and there!

I have been trying to contain my excitement for a while and gave teeny tiny peeks on Instagram.  I'm still so excited about this pattern that I would love for you to make one too!

Layers of Charm Free Pattern is available here.

Layers of Charm YouTube Video is available here.

 I think this Riley Blake Fox Trails by Doohikey Designs layer cake would make an adorable quilt with the Layers of Charm pattern.  All you need add is a charm pack and you have a great quilt!

Want it?
Just leave a comment telling me what charm pack color you would use to make this quilt
~OR~
 tell me which is your favorite Fat Quarter Shop shortcut quilt to enter the giveaway.

Giveaway Details

Winner will be chosen randomly

Open until Saturday, February 14th at 11:59pm CST

Winner will be notified via email (and here) no later than Sunday, February 15th.
 (psst...if you are no-reply commenter...please make sure you leave me your email)

 Item will be shipped no later than Friday, February 20th. (Yes! I can ship internationally!)

...To Be Jolly...

Fa...la...la..la..la...laaaa...la...la..la...la

One person out of many should be extremely happy that they won this!

Congrats to

 

Who won on her second entry!

(Seeeee...it DOES help your odds).

I loved all of the responses from the question.  I would venture to say that about 98% of the answers included something about cleaning.

The others were asking for baking help or wrapping help!

And I actually LOVED the winner's first entry

Who wouldn't love for elves to come help clean up AFTER?

Or better yet? 

 Clean up. Put all the decorations away in bins and up to the attic.

Then take on my regular "first of the year" chores like cleaning and organizing closets, dressers, and studio.  Maybe a pampering day.  There have to be elf spa's, right?

Ps. If I don't hear back from the winner, by December 18th, I will redraw a winner!!