Adios Blogland Vacation!

Well, it's been a completely relaxing couple of weeks----YEAH, right like any busy mom has any spa-like vacation days with 3 munchkins in tow. But it has been a bit of time to catch up on a few of the projects I've been putting off a while besides enjoying my time with the family.

{ooh, and I can't forget the doggie...he needs mom, too}

In a nutshell my activities include, but are certainly not limited to:

• another guest post installment for Stash Manicure, scheduled to post the 22nd (YAY!)
• started a gift for a very nice bloggy friend's sewing room & plan a sew-in tomorrow to complete it
• met with some fun local quilters, a new group meeting once a month {with NO RULES!!}
• baked an unbelievable amount of the munchkins' favorite cookies
• swapped a few dozen delicious fat quarters online----YES!! New STASH!!

• took a road trip with Mr. Fabulous to the quilting mecca of the state: Shipshewana, IN 
• figured out my list of tutorials---which are still in progress....haven't forgotten
• appliqued to my heart's content
• reorganized the incredible mess in the sewing room

                                               {I'm not messy but Jane sure is...good grief!}

• started a new, top secret super fun project that I'm completely in love with and can hardly wait to share
• Oh, and one more little thing....won a blue ribbon. Oh, yes. I couldn't possibly be more excited about my very first ribbon. It truly was an amazing surprise that made my month!!

Don't forget to sign up for the giveaways if you haven't already...comments are open until tonight at midnight, Central US time. I plan to announce the winners in tomorrow's post.

Best Wishes & HAPPY Quilting,

Heather

Giveaway Updates

Welcome new followers and thank you loyal readers!!

WOW! We’ve hit 200 comments and are still going strong----how awesome is that? I’m one happy blogger, for sure! Please be patient with me as I sort through new comments and do my best to reply. I read every one of your kind comments and truly enjoy doing so. This go round I may not get a reply out to everyone. Thank you so much in advance for understanding.

I clicked on a few comments that were filed as anonymous. Some do not list an email contact. A few others happen to be no-reply bloggers.

Please check your status to be sure that you are eligible for all the drawings going on. It would be a shame to miss out simply because fall-into-fall blog hop hosts could not reach you.

*Since we’ve had a lot of interest in the goodies, I will be using the Random.org site to choose the lucky winners. The giveaway will close October 15th at midnight Central US time.*

 But wait, there's more...

 

 Vickie’s site Spun Sugar Quilts is having a 600th post set of

~SIX Giveaways~

You may remember Vickie’s Giant Pincushion Sew Along ----LOVE MINE! If you haven’t made one yet, add it to your must do ASAP list----it holds a ton of pins! Anything I can do to make pinning tolerable makes me happy and it’s super cute, too. What could be better? Be sure to stop in, add yourself to Vickie's follower list if you haven't already and congratulate her on reaching 600+ posts.

I hope you're enjoying the blog hop, meeting some great crafty people along the way.

Best of Luck,

Heather

GIVEAWAY

This giveaway is now closed.

Emails are going out next to our winners, chosen by random.org:

RETRO: jednoiglec (#2)

FABULOUS: Nanette Merrill and daughters (#203)

Thanks for your interest.


Welcome to Fall into Fall Giveaways! I’m pleased to be one of over 150 bloggers hosting giveaways from today through October 15. Debi was kind enough to coordinate this gathering of quilters. You’ll notice the scarecrow at the top right--that’s a direct link to the full list of participants. Best of luck to all my readers, you’re the best!!

The RETRO-Fabulous Giveaway details:

RETRO gift pack

Fabulous gift pack

RETRO gift pack includes a dozen 1930 reproduction fat eighths, the EZ Dresden Template by Darlene Zimmerman, Granny's Bloomers runner & quilt pattern, Pinwheels A Plenty table topper pattern, Dritz Point Turner/Presser and YLI Silk Thread.

Fabulous Prize Pack includes Six KONA Cotton Solid fat quarters in blues, purple & pinks, The EZ Circle Cut Template by Sharon Hultgren, Autumn Stars wall hanging pattern and Coats & Clark 1200 yard thread cone.

This giveaway is open to all readers, regardless of location. You are welcome to comment whether you have a blog or not.

Chances: Single comments are worth one chance. If you include all your information for multiple chances in one response, it’s still worth one.


*Leave a comment stating which prize package you’d prefer (if you like both equally, you may say either). Be sure to leave your email address if you are an anonymous follower or have a no-reply blogger. If you’d like to type it as your heatherl 02 at yahoo dot com to avoid spam, that’s perfectly fine. (1) If you are chosen and cannot be reached, a new name will be drawn.*


*If you are a follower of the retro-fabulous blog or a reader via feedburner, leave a comment regarding which version you read for an extra chance. (1)


*Add yourself as a follower and leave a comment letting me know you did. (1)


*Blog about the Fall into Fall Giveaway and leave a comment here with a link to that post. (1)


Those who left a comment on the last block completed prior to this posting, will earn an extra point.

Best of Luck Fabulous Readers,

Heather



Over the Rainbow 30s Jane

Now the moment I’ve really been waiting for….the reveal of the 30s Over the Rainbow Jane main blocks. I’m looking forward to a short break from this project as I complete the set up of the tutorial page coming soon.

The next post will include giveaway information. It's coming right up!

Best Wishes,

Heather

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MAIN JANE BLOCKS COMPLETE!!!

MMMM Cheesecake for breakfast. There's nothing like a little self indulgence on your day. I'm thrilled to report that after staying up late last night and taking a bit of time today, the blocks are FINISHED!!

My birthday wish is that all of you make time for yourself, a little bit every day over the course of the next year. You'd be amazed at things you are capable of with the gift of precious time in a busy world. Thank you, Tiny for reminding me that life begins at 40 in the Netherlands, I've adopted the mantra. Thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes! They're truly appreciated.



G-7, Center block

Pink & Green is one of my favorite combinations and has been for many years. The print is one of Judie Rothermel's early fabrics and was very difficult to locate. Thanks to an amazing fabric angel, a perfect shade of pink arrived not long ago in the pattern of my grandmother's favorite flower, Lily of the Valley. The green was found at last year's Chicago International Quilt Festival---where I happy danced in the aisles.

Best Wishes,
Heather
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