10 August 2011

DQS11 Done...and a giveaway!

Last year I made this string quilt with some "help from my friends" we swapped bags of scraps to make string quilts. It was so much fun that I have been wanting to make another one. This lovely quilt had 80 - 6" squares and took me some time to make, but when the Doll Quilt Swap 11 came around and I got in I was inspired. My partner loves bright colors so I thought this would be perfect!


So, I came up with an idea....a mini version of my quilt. Here is a peak of it before it was quilted... 




Well, I finished quilting it and for the most part love it. I really wished I would have gone a different route in the quilting, but it looks okay. I free-motioned flowers and swirls. I hope my partner loves it.


Here it is on the design wall.


I just LOVE stripes for binding....so fun!


Now it is all ready to mail out...I'm just finishing up the label. I will be posting this mini in the mail tomorrow....it has a ways to travel. *wink*


Now...for my last giveaway of the summer! I have discovered that I just love Camille Roskelley! Her blog is one that I frequent often and just love. I was pretty excited when I found out she lives in my town! So, for those of you out there that have seen her stuff and love her fabrics...I just had to buy an extra book and give it away! I love this book and wanted someone else to have it too! There are so many cute patterns and ideas in this book and it is a great addition to any quilters shelf!


For this giveaway I will make it easy....not too complicated. There are 3 ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of Camille Roskelley and her fabric lines.

2. Follow me on my blog.

3. Follow me on Facebook.

Leave a comment for each one and on Saturday morning (Aug 13th) I will use the random.org generator to pick a winner.


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40 comments:

  1. Lindsay ConnerAugust 10, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I like the Bliss fabric line a lot! Great giveaway... I've added it to http://www.craftbuds.com/giveaway-roundup/

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  2. Lindsay ConnerAugust 10, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    And I'm a follower of your blog :)

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  3. MollyAugust 10, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    This is the first I've heard of Camille but I just clicked over to her blog and her current post is "raising boys." So, needless to say, I love her. Thanks for sharing her with us!

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  4. MollyAugust 10, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  5. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 10, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I love her fabric and this book looks great!

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  6. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 10, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I like you on FB.

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  7. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 10, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I already follow you and your doll quilt is beautiful!

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  8. Crazy Herb GirlAugust 10, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I liked you on FB (but I already liked you before - smile)!

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  9. Crazy Herb GirlAugust 10, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I already follow your blog ;-)

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  10. Crazy Herb GirlAugust 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I know next to nothing about quilting, but with her book I'd learn more!

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  11. N. PerezAugust 10, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Frankly, I had not heard of her before now. But I'm sure her book will inspire someone to look into quilting. I'm falling in love with this craft and am working on my first quilt.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    naslyyadid(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. N. PerezAugust 10, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I follow A Desert quilter via GFC
    naslyyadid(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. N. PerezAugust 10, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I liked A Desert Quilter on facebook
    naslyyadid(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. Allison CAugust 10, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Can't wait to see the Ruby collection in person!

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  15. Allison CAugust 10, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I like you on FB

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  16. R CarterAugust 10, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    i'm a wannabe quilter and her book looks awesome. thanks for the lovely giveaway!

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  17. R CarterAugust 10, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    i follow you on google

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  18. R CarterAugust 10, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    i follow you on facebook!

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  19. GillAugust 11, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    This looks a great book! Bliss is one of my favourite fabric lines!

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  20. GillAugust 11, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  21. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I'm a follower and a huge fan of Bliss fabric lines!

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  22. CharlotteAugust 11, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I like you on facebook! :)

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  23. CharlotteAugust 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I'm following you on your blog too! :)

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  24. annabelleAugust 11, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Bliss is a really cute line. Thanks for the chance to win her book :)
    -annabelle

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  25. CharlotteAugust 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    I really like her bliss fabric line, and I've never heard of her before now. :)

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  26. LeeAugust 11, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I love her fabric design - especially Bliss! thanks!

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  27. yorkie momAugust 11, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I love her fabric! So fresh and clean! Would love to win!!

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  28. WendyAugust 11, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Your doll quilt is fabulous!

    I love their fabric lines......I fell in love with Bliss (my dd name is Bliss)and now they have the Ruby line that is to die for! The fabrics are fresh and fun!

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  29. WendyAugust 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I follow your blog already......love coming here....

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  30. JustPamAugust 11, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I just visited her blog and was moved by her post raising boys. She seems like a very lovely person.

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  31. Jodi-JoJoMia's PlaceAugust 11, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I love Camille's Swoon pattern but I am making it with different fabrics. I have drooled over her book, but resisted buying it so far.

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  32. Jodi-JoJoMia's PlaceAugust 11, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I am a follower.

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  33. Jodi-JoJoMia's PlaceAugust 11, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I like you on Facebook.

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  34. robinAugust 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I'm only familiar with Bliss - it's gorgeous! :)

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  35. robinAugust 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I follow this blog. :)

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  36. robinAugust 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I like you on FB. :) Thanks for the giveaway chance.

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  37. Marcia W.August 12, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Camille's fabric lines and patterns are great -- would love to have her book Simplify

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  38. Linda VAugust 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I am a follower! Love your blog!

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  39. Linda VAugust 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I am already 'liking' you on FB! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  40. Linda VAugust 12, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I just visited Camille's blog. THREE boys! She has a busy home to be sure. Those boys are so adorable. Love her farmer's wives blocks, too! Thanks again for the giveaway!

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