Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Celebrating 2 Years: A Giveaway!

Can you believe its been two years since I started blogging? I can't! What a journey it's been, and I've loved (almost) every minute of it. I've learned absolutely tonnes and I've made great, great friends along the way, both near and far.

I don't want to spend too much time reviewing, so I just put together a little collage of some of my very favourite projects in the last couple of year. I had a bit of a hard job picking them but lots of fun looking back through 2 years worth of pictures.


So, to celebrate, I have an amazing giveaway for you courtesy of the very generous Julie of The Intrepid Thread.



I have been swooning over the lovely fabrics just recently arrived in her fab shop and eventually picked some Oh Deer by Momo for the giveaway prize. This lovely bundle of 13 (yes, 13!!!) Fat Quarters in gorgeous fresh, cool greens, blues and browns will be the prize for the winner:




Are you swooning yet? I know I am. These have little boy quilt written all over them, in my book! If you want to buy some, you can find the full collection here. You might also like to check out Chicopee and Field Study which just arrived.

So here's the entry info. This is thank you giveaway for all my lovely followers so you can have 3 entries by leaving separate comments for each on this post:

1. Leave me a comment telling me what you would make with these fabrics
2. Like The Intrepid Thread on Facebook or sign up for the newsletter and leave a comment letting me know you do.
3. Followers of my blog or Facebook page get a bonus entry - just let me know how you follow, whether on GFC, Reader, Email or Facebook. New followers can enter.

Please note that I have had to change my comment settings to deal with high volumes of spam. This means I no longer accept anonymous comments - you need to have a have a Google account or Open ID. Please please leave your email address in the comment unless you are absolutely sure you not a no-reply blogger.
If I cannot contact the winner, I will redraw. Entries are open until 9pm (Irish time) on Sunday evening 27th August and winner will be drawn randomly. Duplicate entries will be deleted.  Only comments on this post will be included in the draw.

Enjoy!

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Tina said...

I really don't know what to make with it.
Perhaps just stash it and love it.

Greetings,
Tina

Tina said...

I receive the Newsletter

Tina said...

and I follow your blog.

Contented Caroline said...

Congratulations on two years as a blogger. They are gorgeous fabrics and I would definitely use them to make a quilt for my friends baby. I didn't have time to make one when he was teeny and feel rather ashamed that he still hasn't got a quilt from me!

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I'd make a couple of baby quilts!

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I'm a follower! Congratulations on two wonderful years of blogging!

Pippa Parsons said...

I follow you via GFC

Pippa Parsons said...

I'd love to make a little quilt for our motorhome, great colours for it

Pippa Parsons said...

I get the newsletter and am a friend of IT :)

Canadian Abroad said...

Yay to two incredible years. You are a constant source of inspiration. And I am so pleased we became bloggy friends early on. If I won that fabric I would sit and stroke it for ages before I even contemplated cutting it!

Canadian Abroad said...

I am a follower of course!

cheeky monkey said...

First my girl would get a mp3playercover to keep the stuff together, than grandmother asked for little bags to fill with her lavender, than I need a cover for my mobile and last I have lots of ideas written in my notebook and as I have finished summer holidays I can't wait to go back to my machine ....

cheeky monkey said...

Congratulation! I love to read your blog and it is so inspiring :)

Bending Pins said...

Living in a 70's Viceroy style house, the green, brown and blue would make perfect home decor for our open concept livingroom/dining room area. If there were enough fabric, I'd make a lap quilt, pillow and table runner.

chrissie said...

I get your newsletter.
I would make.... a quilt, pot holder, cushions, pursesetc etc. Not all but as and when. Oh it would be lovely!

chrissie said...

I get your newsletter.
I would make.... a quilt, pot holder, cushions, pursesetc etc. Not all but as and when. Oh it would be lovely!

Wendy said...

wow, what a generous giveaway! I'd make something for my nephew, maybe a quilt

Wendy said...

I follow your blog

Catherine said...

My sister is pregnant with her first child, so I'd use these fabrics to make a quilt for his/her Christmas gift.

Catherine said...

I follow Intrepid Thread on Facebook.

Catherine said...

I follow your blog (I think via GFC).

Anonymous said...

Truthfully, I'd end up placing this where I'd see it often for at least a year as sewing room eye candy before actually cutting into it. It would eventually turn into a set of baby things--blanket, bibs, etc. for some lucky new baby.

Anonymous said...

I follow with GFC!

Anonymous said...

I signed up for the newsletter, too!

bets said...

Love the material....thinking a few table runners for gifts would be nice! Thanks..

bets said...

I already follow you....

Karen said...

I would make a quilt for the familyroom. With 4 males in my house, I need a masculine looking quilt.

bets said...

I already get the newsletter too...

Karen said...

I follow your blog by e-mail.

everinprogress said...

I would make yet another baby quilt :)

everinprogress said...

I get the intrepid thread newsletter

everinprogress said...

I'm one of your followers, via RSS- thanks for the chance, and happy blogging!

Deb said...

I have two darling grandsons who would love something from this. Not sure what yet! Congratulations.

Deb said...

I get The Intrepid Thread newsletter.

Deb said...

I follow you via e-mail.

Kate said...

I follow your blog and on facebook

Kate said...

I subscribe to Intrepid thread news letter!

Kateconn1(at) Gmail (dot) com

Kate said...

Love the fabric, would make a cozy quilt for the fall months. Yummy! Kateconn1(at)gmail(dot)com

Meg said...

I would make a baby blanket with this material. It's too cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
megromeo@gmail.com

Meg said...

I follow you on facebook.
megromeo@gmail.com

Meg said...

I get the Intrepid Thread's newsletter.
megromeo@gmail.com

Francis Paul said...

'Gefeliciteerd' as we say in Dutch :-) I would make a dreamblanket for the Regenboog organisation.

Francis Paul said...

I follow your blog too

Francis Paul said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread on FB too

Marcia R said...

I would make his & her aprons for a young couple getting married next May! This fabric is perfect for that project!

Cliodana said...

wow habby bloganniversary! thank's for the chance to win. if i grab that i'll make work in progress pocket!

Marcia R said...

I follow you on email - Congrats on the 2 years. My favorite project of yours was the Across the Sea QAL - so much fun; it was my first QAL, the first quilt that I actually quilted myself, the first time I had made my own binding. So that quilt is a treasure to me!

Michala said...

I'd make a lovely quilt for my friends new baby boy, such lovely fabric!

Marcia R said...

I signed up for Intrepid Thread newsletter. It really is a fabulous site. Thanks for the giveaway!

Michala said...

I subscribe to their newsletter.

Mack and Mabel said...

I would make matching laptop bag, kindle cover and wallet, then I'd be one fully co-ordinated girl!

Mack and Mabel said...

I follow your blog with Google - your on my Reading List

Mack and Mabel said...

I just liked The Intrepid Thread facebook page

Nat at Made in Home said...

This would be perfect for a little boy expecting beginning of December - a crib quilt maybe?

Nat at Made in Home said...

And I like the Intrepid Thread on facebook now!

Chiska said...

I love, love those little birds! I might have to pull those out to make something for me and use the rest for a little boy quilt.

Ginette said...

I would totally make a quilt for a little boy!

Ginette said...

I follow you on FB!

GrecianUrns said...

love the greent tones.. to make my aunt a throw for her 90th next year.. gives me plenty of time to get it done! Green is her favorite

Needled Mom said...

I would make a quilt with them. Those are beautiful fabrics.

Needled Mom said...

I receive Intrepid Thread's newsletter and love her shop and service.

Needled Mom said...

I am one of your followers.

hollymade said...

I'd love to make a quilt for my son's room.

holly.hacker at gmail.com

Second Chance Tan said...

I would make a beach bag for my holiday

Second Chance Tan said...

I follow and receive the newsletter by e-mail x

Second Chance Tan said...

I follow you x

Sam said...

I'm a follower!

Sam said...

I love this fabric and I would probably make a lap quilt.

Katy Cameron said...

Happy anniversary :o) I think I'd make something for Project Linus for Yorkhill Hospital.

Thanks for the chance to win!

Jennie said...

I am a follower

Katy Cameron said...

I get the newsletter :o)

Katy Cameron said...

Oh, and I follow you too :o)

Jennie said...

These fabrics would be fab for a friend who's little baby is due in October!

Quilterbell said...

wow Sarah, this is a popular giveaway!!!!. Happy bloganiversary!!!!!! It is always nice to read your posts. I think I would make a skirt for my daughter. Thank you for the chance.

Quilterbell said...

I receive Julie's newsletters.

Quilterbell said...

And of course, I am a follower.

Christy said...

I would probably make a couple of baby quilts out of them. I just love the colors!

Christy said...

I also follow your blog via Reader.

Maria - A Playful Stitch said...

Ooh, those fabrics are lovely! I'm thinking a little boys quilt for my nephew who is nearly 8 months old!
Thanks for the chance!
Maria x

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

Lovely fabrics - so many things to make!! A bed runner with matching pillow cases would be nice :)

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

I get the newsletter :) Fabulous giveaway!

Maria - A Playful Stitch said...

I am a follower of yours too, via Google Friend Connect. Thanks again! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Maria x

Betsy Grey Crafts said...

oooh definitely a boy's quilt.

Betsy Grey Crafts said...

I'm an intrepid thread follower on FB and I get the newsletter

Betsy Grey Crafts said...

I follow you on FB and email ;-)
Happy blogiversary

knottygnome said...

congrats! i love this line. i would use it to make bags or wallets probably.

knottygnome said...

i follow you in google reader.

Kelsey said...

I'd make some new couch pillows!!

Kelsey said...

I like Intrepid Thread on Facebook!

Kelsey said...

And I follow your blog - either through GFC or Google Reader - can't remember!

barbara woods said...

i have liked you on facebook

barbara woods said...

i have liked her and i get her news letter

barbara woods said...

i am hoping one of our pg grands is having a boy so i would make a boy quilt.

Cherie said...

I would make up a few quilts. Those fabrics look perfect for the log cabin block, or even granny squares.

Thanks for the chance to win =D

Cherie said...

I also receive the newsletter

Thanks again =D

Sarah said...

two years! congratulations :-) I am a follower with GFC

Cherie said...

I'm a follower of your blog too. I've loved all the tutorials you've done.
Congratulations and thanks =D

Sarah said...

I dont exactly know what I'd do with it yet, but I can promise it would be well cared for :-)

Jen said...

Oh I've been eying this fabric! I would make a play quilt for my son and soon-to-be born daughter :)

Martina said...

I would make a quilt! Thanks so much!

Martina said...

I already get the newsletter from Intrepid thread!

Martina said...

I am a happy follower!

Rhonda the Rambler said...

You mean you are supposed to make things with fabric? I thought it was just to look at...hmmm...who knew!!!

Rhonda the Rambler said...

I receive Julie's newsletter

Rhonda the Rambler said...

I am a follower of yours.

knottygnome said...

I signed up for the newsletter

Heather A said...

I, too, am seeing little boy quilts.

Heather A said...

I've been a follower pretty much since you first started blogging, I guess, which was about the time I started my own quilting journey. I've so enjoyed this past two years with you and I look forward to more. I mostly follow via Google Reader but am also registered with Friend Connect. Congrats on 2 years of excellent and inspiring quilting and blogging. You've created many beautiful items.

Heather A said...

I follow julie and get her newsletter.

Lucy | Charm About You said...

definitely a boy quilt :)

Lucy | Charm About You said...

I like the Intrepid Thread on facebook!

Lucy | Charm About You said...

of course I am a follower :)

Jenelle said...

I'd love to make a sewing machine cover. Thanks for the chance!

Jenelle said...

I like The Intrepid Thread on Facebook and get the newsletter. :)

Jenelle said...

I follow you via GFC!

Michelle C said...

You are right about that blue and brown colourway - boy quilt! In fact, in the last month I started designing a quilt for my nephew with those exact colours.

Michelle C said...

I'm a follower, too! Been a ghost for a while, but finally took the plunge....

Unknown said...

I would make a wall hanging for my new nephew and niece twins' room.

tcs_tam@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I follow you on facebook.

tcs_tam@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I liked The Intrepid Thread facebook page.

tcs_tam@yahoo.com

aerialkabuki said...

I'd make a cool looking bag.

aerialkabuki said...

I liked on fb!

aerialkabuki said...

I signed up for the newsletter.

TweetyBeeStitches said...

I would make baby quilts and fun aprons or bags - this is such a cute and versatile collection!

TweetyBeeStitches said...

I love this collection - says baby quilts, aprons, bags and wall art to me! Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Anniversary!

TweetyBeeStitches said...

I already get the Intrepid Thread Newsletter and love their store!

TweetyBeeStitches said...

I follow you on e-mail (kafleezer@hotmail.com)

Mom C said...

My granddaughters want to make aprons. That would make a really cute apron. Thanks

Mom C said...

I am a follower

Mom C said...

I get ITs Newsletter

Fran said...

I would make a quilt for my nephew with these gorgeous prints - so cute!

Fran said...

I already receive The Intrepid Thread's newsletter, thanks.

Fran said...

And I'm a happy follower of your blog (via GFC & email). Congrats on the 2 years - well done! And thanks for the lovely giveaway.

JoyceLM said...

If I'm lucky enough to win, I'd make a baby quilt for my newest great-nephew. Thanks for the chance.

JoyceLM said...

I like The Intrepid Thread on facebook. Thanks.

JoyceLM said...

I'm a follower by email. Thanks for the chance to win.

andri. said...

I dont know what to make out of this line! But they are so cute I want them:)
andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com

andri. said...

I like Intrepid on fb:)
andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com

andri. said...

I'm following you on GFC
andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com

memmens said...

Congratulations! What a busy 2 years you have had! I think this would go well with some Riley Blake fabrics I have kicking around so would make a quilt with them!

memmens said...

I like the Intrepid Thread on facebook and get the newsletter

memmens said...

And I follow you too - blog and facebook!

Anonymous said...

I would make a few baby quilts :)

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower of yours through Google Reader :)

Anonymous said...

I like Intrepid Thread on FB and get their newsletter! :)

quilary said...

I'd make a quilt for a neighbours new little baby boy. Thanks for the chance:)

quilary said...

I get the Intrepid Thread's newsletter:)

quilary said...

I follow you by email and google reader.

Allison C said...

I would finally make a sewing machine cover. I love those little deers!

Allison C said...

I get the IT newsletter and like on FB

Allison C said...

I follow you!

Mary Jo said...

Congratulations on two years. I am a follower through email. Thanks for the give away.

Mary Jo said...

If I won this lovely fabric I would probably make a small quilt or maybe a bag. Thanks

Lisa C said...

Congratulations! I keep seeing those quilts made from big solid squares. I'm allergic to solids but these prints would look nice in big squares. A quilt donation to Project Linus would be my call. Thanks for the chance to win.

Lisa C said...

I'm a follower of Julie and you!

Carolyn said...

Happy 2 years! Love these fabrics. I can totally see them as fun pillows for my sister and maybe a little throw quilt for my friends two boys.

Carolyn said...

I like them on facebook!

Carolyn said...

I also and a happy follower. Love all your posts!

legato1958 said...

I get her newletter!

Thanks for the giveaway chance!

susie
legato1958@aol.com

legato1958 said...

I would make a mini quilt!
Congratulations on your anniversary!
thanks for the giveaway chance!

susie
legato1958@aol.com

Tania said...

I'm already following the blog, and I want make a dress for my little girl and more. Tks for the giveaway.

EG said...

Those are adorable! Something boy-ish, of course. Maybe a picnic blanket!

EG said...

I like them on FB.

EG said...

I follow your blog, of course!

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Hi twinnie - I'd be adding those FQs to the quilt for my new nephew xxx

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

I am all signed up with Julie x

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

I follow you all over the place, but you know that already xxx

KatieQ said...

The colors and prints are gorgeous. A friend is having her first baby. These fabrics are whispering, "Use me for a baby quilt," so I would.

KatieQ said...

I follow you with Google. You appear on my Google homepage. That way, I don't miss a thing.

KatieQ said...

I already receive the Intrepid Thread newsletter and I already liked her on FB long ago.

Jeanine The Crafting Fiend said...

I would make my girls patchwork dresses!

Jeanine The Crafting Fiend said...

I follow intrepid thread and get her newsletter

Cheryl said...

I get her newsletter

Cheryl said...

I follow your wonderful blog

Cheryl said...

I would make a baby quilt with these cute fabrics

Annmarie said...

Love the colors, definitely masculine so I'd make a quilt for my nephew. Thanks for the chance to win it.

Annmarie said...

I get The Intrepid Thread newsletter & I follow Julie on FB.

Brita said...

My DH would love a quilt made with these fabrics -- I usually go with pinks and oranges, but these are more to his liking :-) Beautiful!

Brita said...

And I Follow Julie, have for a long time. Love her choices!

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

Wow congratulations!! 2 years certainly flies by fast eh?

scarlett said...

New follower! I found you via the Intrepid Thread...I'm excited about that! I 'like' The Intrepid Thread both in real life AND on FB.

Teddy & Co. said...

Ciao
ti seguo dall' italia, e adoro le stoffe di "the intrepid thread" , mi piacerebbe fare con queste stoffe un mio nuovo progetto di quilt con tanti uccellini applicati, per il mio nuovo divano!
bellissimo il tuo blog e auguri per i due anni!
Sonia
teddy_co@libero.it

scarlett said...

Oh, this fabric isn't just for boys. I'm going to make my daughter a quilt with some horse fabric I found that is mostly browns. These fabrics would brighten up a quilt like that quite nicely!
hessler.16@sbcglobal.net

CapitolaQuilter said...

Happy Blog Anniversary Year Two. I'd make a baby boy quilt for a friend who is expecting in November.

CapitolaQuilter said...

I love getting Julie's newsletter and seeing what new in fabric and what's up with her blogger friends-like you.

scarlett said...

I'm following you via Blogger, which I guess is GFC.

Cathy said...

i would make a baby quilt for sure

Cathy said...

i follow you through my google reader

Cathy said...

i have followed intrepid thread for ages

Unknown said...

I follow your blog

Unknown said...

I would make a quilt for one of my nephews

Unknown said...

I am signed up for The Intrepid threads newsletter already.

Jocelyn said...

Wow these fabrics do have BOY written all over them. I would love to make a quilt for my little nephew. Thanks!

Jocelyn said...

I am already signed up for IT newsletter.

tarabu said...

Of course I follow you on fb! And I would probably make mug rugs and potholders or placemats - something where I could justify looking at it all the time!

Jessica Jo said...

Well, since you mentioned it I think I would like to make a quilt for my boy with these. And maybe matching pillowcases. Sweet!

Rosa said...

Happy bloganniversary!!
I`d make a lap quilt for my nephew.Those fabrics are just georgeous!!

Rosa said...

I follow your blog.Thanks you for the chance!!

Rosa said...

I get The Intrepid Thread newsletter!!

Have a fun weekend!

Martha said...

I now follow your blog!!!

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