Note: This giveaway is now closed. Carrie P. is the winner. Congratulations, Carrie!
Today I'll be talking over on Quiltmaker's blog, Quilty Pleasures, about a quilt I designed for their July/August 2014 issue using my Topiary line for Blend Fabrics called "Garden Spot".
It is really fun to make and a great way to try a couple of different appliqué techniques!
To celebrate, we are doing a joint giveaway on my blog and theirs of a fat quarter bundle of Topiary, plus two of my recent patterns from that line - Love Birds and Forever.
To enter, leave a comment here telling me something you are looking forward to doing this summer. For a second chance to win, be sure to visit Quilty Pleasures. Deadline to enter in both places is end of day Saturday, June 14th.
Happy quilting!
Amanda
My son (7 years old tomorrow) and I are looking forward to spending a lot of time at the waterpark! He at such a fun age. Can't wait to make more memories with him and my husband.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to going to a summer wedding for a cousin. I haven't been to one in a while, so it will be nice to see family I haven't seen in years. Thanks for the giveaway, your fabric and patterns are beautiful, I'm crossing my fingers!
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А я жду окончания строительства нашего дома. Так хочется скорее обустроить себе маленькую мастерскую, где я спокойно буду заниматься своим любимыи пэчворком. Очень нравятся модели, созданные вами. Всего вам доброго!
ReplyDeleteI just returned from a week of bird watching in Tuscon so now it's time to relax. After my grandchildren leave and head home of course.
ReplyDeleteI long to be together with my family for the summer!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to go camping on the beautiful Oregon coast!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to our bike ride across our great state of Connecticut at the end of the summer! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern and I love the fabric!!
ReplyDeleteI´m looking forward to be at a place where is not very hot. Thank you for giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to travelling a bit and sitting on a beach somewhere!
ReplyDeletethank you for this chance...I look forward to sunny days and cruising in the Solstice
ReplyDeleteThis summer I will be traveling to upper Michigan for my daughter's wedding. When I return home I will be working on Christmas presents that I am embroidering, quilting and sewing.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad's sister always has a big family picnic for the 4th of July. It's one of the few times during the year when I get to see lots of far away family, so I'm looking forward to that.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to a week's staycation - might just sew all week long. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to vacation time with my daughter, SIL and of course, grandbabies!!! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI am stoked about our trip to Europe for a tour of eight countries and then to spend almost one week with my French relatives who I've not seen for forty years!!! It will be the trip of a lifetime!!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to spend time with my husband this summer. He works 7 days a week, but can get a little time off during this time of the year. And, of course quilt on the rainy days.
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I'm turning a guest room into my sewing room. I'm very excited about having all my goodies in one location.
ReplyDeleteI have downloaded a whole lot of books and looking forward to some of the reads.
ReplyDeleteI have so much that I am looking forward to this summer. I am really looking forward to visiting my Nana who lives at the beach. While I won't be spending much time on the beach, it will be great to spend time with Nana. I think she has some sewing that she wants me to do for her.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to practicing and improving FMQ on my Bernina! Lots to learn! carolann427@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to having eye surgery in August! Sad, right?! Haha...but I can no longer see well enough to embroider or hand applique, so I am hopeful a little experimental surgery will correct that!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to going to the Quilt Odyssey show in Hershey, PA next month.
ReplyDeleteThis fall my husband and I will celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss. Well, maybe not all 50 years were bliss but nearly. :) So, this summer we're taking a dream trip to England and Ireland. Can't wait! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteThis fall my husband and I will celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss. Well, maybe not all 50 years were bliss but nearly. :) So, this summer we're taking a dream trip to England and Ireland. Can't wait! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeletewonderful new patterns and fabrics. thanks for the giveaway.I am looking forward to going to the Outer Banks this summer.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to having a less hectic schedule. That will allow me more time to sew and garden. This fabric and the designs are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, and thanks for the giveaway. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of great grandchild #6 toward the end of July and, since the parents don't learn the sex of the baby before delivery, that makes it doubly exciting. What could be more exciting than that@ We are blessed.
ReplyDeleteSpending lots of time with family and sewing with some of them. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. Beautiful fabric in the fun quilt,
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to my Grandgirl's wedding. She's the first of 9 grands to get married. I made her a D4P for her gift and since I've been blogging about it since it was 2 other quilts, I know that she likes it. (Always a worry.)
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ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to visiting with friends and quilt shops! Of course your patterns would be the perfect take along projects as I love to needleturn - no machine needed! Thanks for the chance to win...Ksoppelt at aol cot com
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to taking our GD to our trailer for a week.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to the utqh national parks and quilt show ion utah
ReplyDeleteWe are going to the utqh national parks and quilt show ion utah
ReplyDeleteAmanda, Thank you for the chance to win this great give-away. I would love to win. I am looking forward to going to North Dakota this summer. I grew up there and love to go home to visit. Take care and God bless, Cory
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to hosting a 4th of July picnic for our family. I'm working on getting my flower beds in shape as well as my vegetable garden.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to a Hill Country getaway this month for our 30th Anniversary, and a family reunion at the beach in August. Thanks for the chance to win, love everything you do, Amanda!!
ReplyDeleteThis summer my daughter will be coming home and we will be going wedding dress shopping. I can't wait!Dacia
ReplyDeleteGoing to the Beach, I hope, oh wait do mean sewing wise, lots and lots of quilts to make.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to learning how to do free motion quilting. I have six quilts that need to be finished. Love these fabrics and patterns, thank you for the opportunity to win such a great giveaway..................
ReplyDeleteLearning to quilt on my embroidery machine.
ReplyDeleteWe are looking forward to getting a new puppy next week, a family wedding on the Fourth of July and lots of fun sewing! Happy summer to you, too!
ReplyDeleteI will be spending a week with a dear friend. She lives on a lake and a spectacular property. Looking forward to sitting on the porch and enjoying the view.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to making hexies sitting in my rocker on the front porch. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy husband & I just celebrated our 40th anniversary & I told our kids that I didn't want a party, but for all of us to go somewhere together. We are going this weekend to spend 3 days together & tube down the Niobrara river, so hopefully we will be blessed with a good time & many memories together.
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ReplyDeleteHere in Arizona the temperatures soar! Therefore I will be spending a lot of time in the hot afternoons happily and busily sewing in my studio! Yay! Love your fabrics and patterns!
This fabric is beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win. I am looking forward to going to Hawaii!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been over to Quilty Pleasures and see their giveaway is open to US only. Not sure I can enter yours as you don't say but I am, just in case!! I am looking forward to going away in our camper van and exploring France while we still live here, I am so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to meeting my new great-nephew in July when my nephew and his wife bring him back east for the first time! I hope to have his quilt done by then, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the birth of a granddaughter, any day now.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful fabric. I am looking forward to spending time at beautiful Georgian Bay stitching diamonds in the sun.
ReplyDeleteChristine
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I'm looking forward to spending time with my kids and their families. We are looking forward to a new baby granddaughter in late August. I'm also wanting very much to finish the painting in my house. I'm down to two small rooms left to paint. After painting 7 rooms(two of them very large) I'm looking forward to being done.
ReplyDeleteBBQing........and Quilting!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to a stress-free summer with my husband home from the hospital and our son's wedding behind us. (this weekend)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the chance to win that fabulous fabric! I'm looking forward to seeing my college roommates for a reunion. We've done this every year since graduating....in the early 70's!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric. Looking forward to making lots of quilts. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletei plan on doing a lot of hand piecing for charity quilts on my porch with a pot of coffee and listen to the birds serenade me. i cannot decide which is more beautiful fabric or the two patterns you are giving away! thank you for making the quilting world a beautiful place to be! babscorbitt at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Fabrics..& Patterns!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to Summer of teaching our Grangirlie to sew on machine...we have done handsewing projects this past Winter...so Summer is going to be with machine! She is 7 yrs old....and I don't know who is more excited...me..or her!! lol
I am looking forward to camping and fishing with my 11 year old grandson this summer. He usually comes north to Grandpa and Grandma's to camp and fish but this year we are going to his neck of the woods. He is anxious to show us all the best fishing spots. What an awesome pattern and giveaway! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric. Looking forward to still keep on quilting...love the Forever quilt...maybe I will do that...thank for the giveaway...martamanole@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to relaxing in the sun and reading a good book. Thanks!
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This summer my husband and I will be traveling to see our granddaughters, it's been ages since we've seen them and be are anxious to be with them. Top on our to-do list is a trip to select fabrics for their new quilts! P.S. I love your line the colors are just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis summer my husband and I will be traveling to see our granddaughters, it's been ages since we've seen them and be are anxious to be with them. Top on our to-do list is a trip to select fabrics for their new quilts! P.S. I love your line the colors are just perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove those fabrics! I am looking forward to some time at the beach. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to getting some quality quilting time in when my DH goes on a two-week fishing trip!
ReplyDeleteI'm anxiously awaiting the arrival in markets of Olathe corn from Colorado - by far the best corn we ever get around southern Arizona.
ReplyDeleteI'm also looking forward to the monsoon rains that will [hopefully] start in a couple of weeks to help out our terrible drought.
thanks!
I am looking forward to a weekend quilting retreat with 4 friends at one of their houses in July. Then in August we all meet and go to a retreat South of Jacksonville, Florida. Friends, Fun and Quilting.
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I am looking forward to our camping trip in the motorhome late summer - we will be gone two months and I will be looking for quilt shops along the way to visit - I have none at home. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is sooooo adorable!! I love circle quilts, but the flowers in the circle make it awesome. I'm hoping to get some dresses made for my girl, and start a quilt for my front porch, but mostly I'm looking forward to being outside with my kids. Thanks for sharing! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI look forward to fishing and quilting - but not at the same time :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to working in my garden this summer. And by working I mean sitting in a chair drinking iced tea with my cats.
ReplyDeleteThis summer I am looking forward to going hiking in some nearby spots and quilting of course.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to enjoying some fresh veggies from my garden.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to finishing some house projects so that I can mark them off my list and move on to something fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to a day at the beach.
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Seeing our great grandson next weekend for the first time and being able to give him his quilt with "flying high airplanes" quilted all over. What fun. Judy C in NC loves your blog.
ReplyDeleteMy sweetie is actually taking an entire week vacation...and we plan to go visit some places around town & in nearby states as day trips. Of course, I'll be looking for quilting shops along the way! I'm also hand piecing a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt...and the flowers are an easy summer sewing project.
ReplyDeleteHello, I visited Quilty Pleasures and what a beautiful site! Love all the projects! The Circle Quilt you made is so neat!
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msstitcher1214@gmail.com
Hi,we've just returned from a great visit in Florida+now it's back to work! Looking forward to family+friend picnics+local fairs! Happy Summer!
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I am looking forward to our family's annual trip to Michigan, where we meet up with family and have a reunion on a lake. I have done this my whole life and now my grandkids go!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing all my grandchildren July 4th weekend!
ReplyDeleteWith grandbaby #6 due in a couple of weeks, I am looking forward to my "grandma duty" week. I will go to son's house to care for their 5 yr old and 2-1/2 yr old, as well as feed my son, pamper my DIL and cuddle the new granddaughter! Then I will be ready to return home to REST! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis summer I'm looking forward to reorganizing my sewing room. My youngest graduated high school so now I cam move his desk and stuff out of the room and make it all mine!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to visiting my parents in sunny South Carolina. It is 52 degrees and raining here in Milwaukee. : ( Thanks for the opportunity! notwendy gmail
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to spending time with my Granddaughter and teaching her how to sew.
ReplyDeleteit's winter here, but I'm still looking forward to our family holiday at the beach in a couple of weeks!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to making terrariums with my daughter!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to making terrariums with my daughter!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to visiting my mom and other family in MN.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to traveling to NC to visit with a quilting friend and go to the AQS Quilt Show in Charlotte!
ReplyDeleteSandy A
Love your designs and fabric.I love sewing so that is what I look forward to doing this summer.
ReplyDeleteFabulous.No travel but hope to spend some days with family and sew several Dear Jane blocks and hexies!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful patterns and fabric! I plan to hang out with my grandsons as much as possible. :0)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to relaxing after a long busy semester at college.
ReplyDeletewow - love the quilts - love the colors
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to relaxing in the pool.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to a long-awaited trip to Alaska with my husband. Thanks for the beautiful quilt and the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWe plan to make some short trips around our home state this summer instead of one longer vacation.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are lovely!
What beautiful fabric!
ReplyDeleteOne thing I'm looking forward to is taking a vacation! It has been awhile since our last vacation.
We will go to the beautiful beach in Florida!
I'm looking forward to attending a quilt retreat this summer and spending time with my husband. Thanks for the giveaway. Your quilt is adorable.
ReplyDeleteMake more quilts , thanks for the great giveaway
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I will be visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time. LOVE, love, love our national parks.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to my cousin and her family coming this weekend; I haven't seen her for 15 years! Thanks for the giveaway; beautiful quilts! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI have two nephews getting married this summer. And my sister will be coming to visit! Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to finishing a quilt for my mom and shopping for a new project to keep me busy :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to getting together with some friends I haven't seen for eight years.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to our annual strawberry jam making day. My husband children go strawberry picking and I make a years supply of gorgeous jam for us. Thank you for a lovely giveaway. x
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to a trip to the Black Hills this summer. Never been there, so, can't wait to take it all in. Love all your projects. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to my birthday, my daughter will be visiting from Montana! Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading books by the pool!
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Your work and your fabric are beautiful! I'm looking forward to spending time with my granddaughter and doing lots of sewing!
ReplyDeleteWe are going on a couple of trips this summer starting with the Belle Fourche SD rodeo in July. Love the fabrics and your patterns.
ReplyDeleteRoad trip up the coast! I love 30 minute stops at beaches!
ReplyDeleteCamping with the grands!
ReplyDeletemy only plans this year are for sewing, lots to do. lol thanks for the chance, your fabrics are so pretty
ReplyDeleteMy husband travels all year leaving me home alone..this summer I am looking forward to him being home a little more...maybe we'll get to go camping..
ReplyDeleteYour fabric and patterns are beautiful!, I'm looking forward to being able to spend some time in my sewing room and taking a trip to the Carolinas with my husband this summer.
ReplyDeleteHopefully we will have a long summer! I look forward to enjoying some fishing and handpiecing while I wait for the fish to take my worm!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to wearing my kids out at the pool and then having some quiet sewing time whilst they veg out:-)
ReplyDeleteNo big vacation this year, but looking forward to a short camping trip in July with the family.
ReplyDeleteNo big vacation this year, but looking forward to a short camping trip in July with the family.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to an extended camping trip we take every year with a group of friends.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the wedding of my son's best friend and just enjoying the nice summer weather so I can barbecue.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this pattern. I hope to spend a lot of time at the lake with the family. Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to see my granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteI visited Quilty Pleasures and entered!
ReplyDeletesuch gorgeous patterns! I don't actually have any special plans. I work full time so it will be business as usual!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to doing a lot of garden visiting this summer
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to teaching my granddaughter to quilt this summer. I just love all your fabrics and designs!
ReplyDeleteValerie
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I am looking forward to fresh, locally grown produce at the farmers market and exploring at the various artists markets that happen in Santa Fe all summer (Folk Art Market, Indian Market, Colonial Market ...)
ReplyDeleteMy sister and I are planning to see lots of plays.We will be spending a week at the Utah Shakespeare Festival.
ReplyDeleteEvery summer my sister & I rent a cottage together for a week. It's the perfect opportunity to catch up with each other and to let our kids get to be good friends (in addition to cousins). I look forward to everything about the summer - the heat, the sun, the waves, the beach, the lazy days… everything!
ReplyDeleteEvery summer my sister & I rent a cottage together for a week. It's the perfect opportunity to catch up with each other and to let our kids get to be good friends (in addition to cousins). I look forward to everything about the summer - the heat, the sun, the waves, the beach, the lazy days… everything!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to lazy warm days and walks in nearby parks in the evenings.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to vacationing with my family :)
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to relaxing this summer.
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ReplyDeleteMy Mom just bought me a beautiful sewing machine so I'm really excited and looking forward to using it by sewing, quilting and any other crafts I can do! Thank you for the chance to win such an awesome giveaway and goodluck to everyone!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to playing concerts in the park this summer in a community band. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteHi. Looking forward to enjoying my grandkids. I'm also working on a quilt for my granddaughter's birthday. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful fabrics, and your Love Birds pattern is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to beach and pool time with my hubby and daughter this summer!
Your colors are simply beautiful. Your new Tipiary line for Blend Fabrics is just the perfect companion for Garden Spot. I do have my copy of Quiltmakers and would love to win your giveaway. You are being so dang generous with your giveaways that each one of us wants to win.
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We are getting together with my kids and grand kids on the oregon coast for a family reunion this August!!!
ReplyDeleteKathyAlden
I'm so glad I found your blogspot. I am looking forward to taking your Craftsy class!
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