Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Designer Mystery BOM and a Give Away:)

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 What is happening...
I had a very busy day yesterday. I did get most of the things on my list done. It is amazing to me how my family and I can make such a big mess when we are just flying through the house from one family event to another. The puppy is doing so well. We are getting him used to sleeping in his box by himself for a while. That helps me at night as well. Do you know how hard it is to sleep with a tiny hot water bottle around your neck that you can not squish. Talk about not getting any sleep. Not to mention all the times I get up with him so he can eat or go potty. Here is a picture of him in his box. LOL! He is so sweet.

What I accomplished...
Yesterday I finish two blocks while taking breaks between cleaning. I finished the first block for the 2011 Designer Mystery BOM. I have to tell you how much I love this BOM. It is from Fat Quarter Shop. The fabric they are using this year is Strawberry Fields collection by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics.


The second block I finished was for Sew Fresh Fabrics. They are having a Scrap Quilting Bee. I signed up back in the last part of January and forgot all about it. I received a package the other day that had these scraps in it. By the time I took this picture I had already cut up some of it. The white and brown flowers in the upper left corner is my own fabric. I have gone back tonight and signed up again. Go check it out!
I made this block and did not like the green in the four corners. so I remade it, that is the second picture.

Sewing thought...
How do you find a fabric that you are looking for? I am looking for more of DS Collection. I have done some reading and found out that they released about 10 or so fabrics in Australia only. And of course I would like to buy three of them. How do I get my hands on it? Darn, I think that is dirty pool!!

Sewing Goals...
I think I better work on my H2H quilts tomorrow.
Oh I almost forgot. In celebration of my Blogaversary I am having a Give Away. Below are 2 yards (1 yard each) of Summer Breeze by Sentimental Studios for Moda. Then a pattern book On A Roll by Heather Mulder Peterson. Then I might add a few fun things!
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48 comments:

  1. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJuly 6, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Aww your puppy is just adorable! :-) Great looking blocks too. I am kicking myself for not joining the designer mystery. I love yellow and blue together and that book looks very interesting! Thanks for the chance! Happy Blogaversary! :-)

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  2. Stray Stitches (Linda G)July 7, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Your puppy is absolutely adorable!! Happy blogiversary! Don't you just love the fabric they are using in the Mystery BOM this time? Great block for the Scrap Quilt Bee - just love the colors. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway! (When does it end?)

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  3. LynetteJuly 7, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    oh my goodness! How sweet can you get? ::melting:: Sure do love those blue florals.

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  4. Catskill QuilterJuly 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Love your adorable puppy! Congrats on your milestone!~

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  5. MicheleJuly 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    That puppy is too cute!! I love your blocks....especially the green one :-) congrats on your Blogiversary :-)

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  6. WinonaJuly 8, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Congrats on your blogging anniversary. Lovely fabrics and cute as a button puppy.

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  7. robinJuly 8, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Cute, cute puppy! :) And congratulations!

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  8. Teresa F.July 8, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Happy blogaversary!!!\the fabrics are lovely and your puppy is adorable.

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  9. AnnieJuly 8, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Sweet puppy. Happy blogaversary, and I love those fabrics. I really like that block with the gorgeous green fabrics.

    Find an online Australian quilt shop for those fabrics you are looking for, they may have them.
    Maybe here: http://www.materialobsession.com.au/epages/mama12093.sf

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  10. hueiseiJuly 8, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Happy Blogaversary .....cute puppy...
    I loves the blocks..Thanks for the chance to win ^^

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  11. Jodi-JoJoMia's PlaceJuly 8, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I just found your blog from Stray Stitches and became a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  12. Peach RainbowJuly 8, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Congrats & thanks for the lovely giveaway!

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  13. Needled MomJuly 8, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Happy blogaversary!!! Hasn't it been fun?

    That little puppy is adorable. I love the setup you have there.

    I have no idea how you would get the DS fabrics, but I hope someone has an idea. The blue and yellows are gorgeous.

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  14. JocelynJuly 8, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! Love your blocks! Thanks for the generous giveaway :-)

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  15. Lisa EnglandJuly 8, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Congrats on your blogging anniversary. I love blue and yellow fabrics and Heather's books so your giveaway really works for me! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  16. Stitched With PrayerJuly 8, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Happy Blogiversary!!! Your giveaway fabrics are beautiful and oh my gosh, such a darling puppy! Makes me want one, LOL...but I have two already so I will have to resist. Hugs...

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  17. SallieJuly 8, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Happy blogiversary! Your puppy is adorable! What's his name? I like your BOM blocks and think you made a wise choice changing out the green on the 2nd one! I love the Summer Breeze fabrics! You might try ebay for the DS fabric you are wanting.

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  18. KathyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Adorable puppy! How sweet! I want to know his name too. Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway. Love the fabric AND pattern.

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  19. RonnyJuly 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for the chance for the win! Pretty fabric!

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  20. corinaJuly 8, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! I like how your second block turned out. That original green was too olivey for the block. Your post has an extra dose of sweetness with that adorable sleeping puppy! I'm with the others thinking that ebay would have the fabric.

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  21. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I love the change you made in your block - it really improved it. You do such nice piecework...mine is not as precise! LOL Awww, the puppy is so adorable! Happy blogiversary, and thanks for the chance to win that lovely fabric!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJuly 8, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    The puppy is so cute! I like all of your blocks. Happy blogiversary! Thanks for the giveaway! Pretty fabrics and nice book.

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  23. BeckyJuly 8, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary! Have you tried Etsy, Ebay or Missingfabrics.com to locate more Denise Schmidt fabric? Good luck in your hunt. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! Great items!

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  24. JoJuly 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Hi there! New follower here! Just spent sometime looking around and enjoyed your blog. I wish I could wrap my mind around a mystery but unless I see something finished my brain seems not to want to follow the directions! Thanks for the giveaway

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  25. Christine MJuly 8, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Happy blogaversary! Your little puppy is just so cute. I want to give him a big hug! Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  26. LesQuiltsJuly 8, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Happy Blogiversary!
    I am a new follower too! I like how you listed techniques, projects you wanted to try, I might do that too, my Favorites list is verrrrry long!
    Thanks for the giveaway, I love those Summer Breeze fabrics!
    For more DS fabrics, can you order some thru Joannes.com? They take online orderes, you may be able to phone or email someone to get some more fabrics.... Or are you blog buddies with someone from the USA? I'm from Canada, otherwise I would get you some and send them!
    Good Luck, Leslie

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  27. JustPamJuly 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Your puppy is attributing to my puppy fever. I am trying to avoid all puppies! I like your second green block best too. Happy blogiversary!

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  28. Michele TJuly 8, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    What a sweet puppy! Wishing you a happy blogiversary too! I am a new follower and look forward to more inspiration! Nice fabric choices and the pattern looks awesome! Thanks for the chance!!

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  29. Linda CrosbyJuly 8, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    The puppy is so adorable..congrats on your blog and thank you for the chance to win such a great gift...love blues and yellow..lindacrosby(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  30. NancyJuly 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I love your blocks. The color placements look great.

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  31. BillieBee (billiemick)July 8, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I adore your puppy. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway.

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  32. JulieJuly 9, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    What an adorable puppy and they are so cute when they are sleeping like that. Great give away. Thanks

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  33. Linda VJuly 9, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for the chance for the giveaway!

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  34. LethargicLassJuly 9, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Happy blogiversary :) I could stare at that puppy pic all day!

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  35. maryJuly 9, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    What a cute puppy. Just like a kid, falls asleep anywhere. Happy Blogiversary.

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  36. AnnmarieJuly 9, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Happy Blogaversay & thanks for the chance to win some cool fabric - blue & yellow are my fav combo. Your puppy is adorable. Did you give him a new name or is he still Mr. Man? I would love to follow your blog but on the side where it says "Followers" there is a big white blank. Must be naughty Blogger again. I will check back in a few days.

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  37. DebbieJuly 9, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    happy blogaversary

    i love yellow and blue!!

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  38. DebJuly 9, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Happy blogiversary!!!! I'd love to be entered in your fabulous fabric giveaway, and Heather Mulder Peterson is one of my favorite designers...would love her book. Thanks for the chance. Found you via Stray Stitches.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! That puppy could change this cat lady into a dog person.

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  40. ElfReneeJuly 9, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Pretty fabrics! And your puppy is just the cutest thing ever!!!

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  41. YvonneJuly 10, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Congrats on your blogging anniversary. What a ccute puppy you have and most important of all Lovely fabrics and pattern.

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  42. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Congrats on your blogging anniversary. That is such an adorable puppy.

    Thanks for the chance to win those pretty fabrics and the pattern book.
    (supermomnocape at yahoo dot com)

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  43. Marcia W.July 11, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Congratulations on reaching that milestone of a blogging anniversary. Thank you for celebrating with a sweet giveaway - the fabrics and book are lovely. Your new puppy is a cutey too (despite the getting up to walk and feed and train). Thanks for the chance. mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  44. Rita E in AZJuly 11, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Happy blogoversary. I love the blue and yellows. I hope I am in time to win your contest.
    Rita E in AZ

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  45. JanetJuly 12, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    I love your second green block. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway.

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  46. BillieBee (billiemick)September 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I want your puppy!!! Love your blocks as well, but not as much as that sweet puppy.....grin.

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  47. JudeeSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Everything here is so sweet. From the puppy to the fabric to the blocks. Lovely post.

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  48. LynetteOctober 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks for linking up at BOMs Away (way back!) Just got my computer back, so I'm catching up on visits.

    LOVE the green with the B&W's !!!

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