OMG!… here we go, put on your party hats and get your groove on because BadAss Quilters Society has totally “jumped the shark” with this 8,000 celebration! Are you ready to hear about all the amazing gifts that will be giving to FOUR very lucky winners?? — of course you are! ( click on most any logo-photo for direct links to these amazing products, companies and artisans)
We are so excited to welcome Sizzix to the party and, they have been so very kind as to bring FOUR Big Shot Pros as well as a gorgeous assortment of dies which we will be showing off later this week!.
Talk about a great party guest!… welcome back to Aurifil Thread who has been so very kind to partner with us on many giveaways, each better than the one before! This time they have been so kind as to bring a 48 spools of gorgeous thread for each of our 4 winners!
Doing good and looking good while doing it, that is Akonye Kena. Fair Trade goods that are beautiful and useful to boot! Akonye Kena has done so right by us once again with with a generous donation of their much coveted Market Baskets as well has gorgeous hand sewing Perle Cottons from House of Embroidery.
Do you know Splinters and Thread?.. Quilting, embroidery, block printing and more! This company is a creative powerhouse so make sure to check back in to see the amazing gifts packs they have created just for this event!
SQUEEEEE!.. yes, the one and only Karen McTavish has been the amazing badass you always knew she was and has been so cool as to send us four of her just released, expanded and revised editions of her classic Mastering the Art of Mctavishing!!!!
Ever stuck on just how you should quilt that very special top? Stone House quilting has the help you need with their Divide and Design CD – It is a complete class in a box and there is on for each of our winners!
Do you love bags? If so you TOTALLY need to know Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness. Sara has been an amazing supporter of BAQS from the start and we are HUGE fans of both her patterns and her books. Sara had rocked it hard with copies of just about all of her patterns for each of our four winners! {gasp!)
WE ARE SEW WORTH IT
and so is Sam Hunter of Hunter’s Design Studio! You are going to FLIP when you see the awesome selection of quilting patterns she has for each of our winners! I am showing you just a bit of her amazing selection.. click on the image to see the rest!
Aplique the fast and fun way with Rose Hughes.. and she is not kidding! Using Rose’s Fast-Piece Appliqué™ method you are well on your way to an amazing quilt in no time! I am so excited that she is going to be sharing one of her books with each of our winners!
The quilt store world can run one of two ways, insular or expansive and as you can guess I favor the expansive model as does In Town Quilters of Decatur, Georgia (Atlanta friendly). I feel blessed each day to have yet another quilt shop owner who believes in the bigger process of cooperative business and I never hesitate to send SPOOL customers to InTown since I know they will get the same great service that I give my customers. With both an online and brick and mortar storefronts our winners will have no problem spending their very generous gift certificates graciously given to us by the owner Sarah Phillips.
Fresh, friendly and fun, created with the quilter in mind, Easy Peazy patterns never fail to put a smile on! I am excited to see all the projects our winners make from these patterns!
Kim Stotsenberg rocks the quilting machine and can’t wait for our winners to enjoy her fantastic books that get your quilts done with a minimum of stopping and starting. ( You have to love that!)
It was the Wicked sensation of the summer and now it is going to be a book and there are four copies being held for our winners! There are a very limited number of these books so if you don’t want to miss your chance do pop over and get your own while they are still available. ( If you happen to win I am sure that you can gift one to a Wicked friend !)
I don’t know a progressive or art quilter who is not drooling over this book and I am so happy that Karlee is a card carrying BadAss quilter herself and was so kind as to give us four of her new book to give
away. Click on the book image for more photos… you will be BLOWN AWAY!
Meg Cox knows quilting and for those who want a definitive guide to the quilt world this is it! This is a hefty book stuffed full of the answers to all those questions your wonder about but are not quite sure who might know.. Every quilter needs this book, lucky for our winners we have copies for each of them!
Ah, art quilting, the poor misunderstood child of the quilting world, or so the saying goes… well screw that! Art quilting and the supplies to do it are fresh, accessible and addictive and Fiber on Whim is a leader in this market. You will drool when you see what Kristin has put together for our winners! Until then click on her logo and start dreaming….
Welcome to Swirly Girls we are so glad you are here for the party! We can’t wait to show off the swag!
Hello LoveBug Studios and Ebony Love… we can’t wait to see what you have brought!
Yes yes… there is more!..
Pssstt. If you wanted to look with me into my crystal ball I would tell you that I see art-quilting being the next big thing and Smudged and Lynn Krawozyk are going to part of the pack leading the way in this movement
Like a playground for creative adults! San Luis Obispo CA you are one lucky group of people to have this in your back yard!
AND MORE TO COME!!!
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Ok… so here is the deal, this giveaway begins now and ends Monday the 22nd at 6pm Eastern.
You may leave one comment for one chance to enter. Multiple comments will be deleted and you will be forced to wear the cone of shame.
Answer the question about what it means to you to be a BadAss Quilter and while you are at it be a dear and tell us if you are using die- cutting already in your quilt-life.
When comments close on the 22nd we will be taking a day or two to handle the technical details, then we are going to let the Jolly Elf himself arrive and that leads us right to DECEMBER 26 when we will announce our winners!!!!
ALL winners must reply within 48 hours ( 6pm Eastern Dec 28th) to claim their prize. If not there will be a redrawing for those not claimed.
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Now to the legal bits-
Family and employees of BadAss Quilters Society and SPOOL are not eligible for this giveaway. ( Yes it sucks, we know)
This giveaway is limited to the United States and Canada ( Again this sucks since we LOVE all of our BAQS members)
All prizes listed and their fulfillment are based on the companies listed getting their products to BAQS in order to be included in the prize boxes.
( This means if for some reason a company does not come through with their gifts we at BAQS are not held responsible)
Prize substitutions are possible
All winners are liable for all gift/prize or giveaway tax that might be applicable in their state or provience.
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So are you ready?… remember leave a comment ( it might take upwards of 20 minutes for it to show on the blog, DON’T PANIC)
Answer the questions about what it means to you to be a BadAss Quilter and tell us if you are using die- cutting already in your quilt-life.
And share this post to increase the fun!!!
Being Badass means doing what seems right to me and not worrying what the quilt police think. I don’t have a die cutter now but am considering getting one.
what a giveaway!!!
wow that’s a lot of things. Hope I win!!!
What an amazing giveaway!!!
Being a BAQ gives me so much freedom to express myself. I want to discover more about my talent and give my new found knowledge on to friends.
Bad Ass Quilters have taken the art and joy of quilting to a new level. Sometimes we use patterns. Sometimes we make it up as we go. Sometimes we keep our quilts but most times we give them away. We have so may ideas and projects in mind that the UFO’s begin to build up. That’s why we go on retreats! Plus Bad Ass Quilters have the best quilting friends with whom we can laugh, share, cry, just be ourselves.
I have not used die cuts yet but am ready to give it a try.
A badass quilter, yep that’s me…
I love all of this badassery!
Cut up your fabric and sew it together, quilting is great no matter the weather.
Some quilt alone, some quilt with friends, we all need a massage when the day ends.
We try new things and learn from each other. We give quilts made with love to our sisters and brothers.
I hope I win but even if not, congratulations BAQS and Maddie…. We are HOT!
(PS- I haven’t used a die cutter – nor can I think of a good rhyme for one- but I would live to try it!)
i think being a BadAss quilter means moving beyond traditional methods and traditional guidelines and ultimately doing whatever works best for you. and not caring if other people don’t approve. BadAss quilters share quilting with everyone, not just people who feel welcome at guilds; and support each other, rather than tearing each other down.
i’ve used a friend’s BabyGo, but that’s the extent of my die cutting experience quilting. a few years ago i saw a die cutting machine where you could design your own shapes and images using provided software, and i was super intrigued, but ultimately decided that i have too much equipment for too many hobbies, i probably shouldn’t start a new one. 😉 i used to do a ton of vinyl applique, and i’m really curious how die cutting would work with it as well.
Love your website and have a visit to your shop on my bucket list!
To me being a bad ass quilter is not being labeled or defined by anyone’s rules, opinions, theories or genres of what quilting should be. I make quilts that I love and that will keep my family and friends warm and cozy. I have not yet ventured into die cutting yet but I’m anxious to see where using a die cutter will lead me.
I love badassquilting! I nearly didn’t continue with learning to quilt as there were too many snearing looks and people who think it is impossible to learn without formal classes in traditional patchwork. Being an introvert it is not easy for me to join classes. I would simply be over the moon to win Thanks Maddie & Faun.
Mt friends have laughed at me when they saw on my Facebook I loked the Badass Quilter’s Society, and then they looked at mine and your work ladies. Of course we are so badass they all want a piece of our work! I love fabric, love quilting and love all things creative with fiber. We are Badass and we Unite! Go go Badass Quilters!
Being a bad ass quilter means following my passion without giving a flip about what others are doing or what others think. It’s also about being so cool and self assured, that you can appreciate ever one else’s work too.
Never used die cuts, but ready to start.
Keep on with your bad ass self!
Being a BAQ’er means that I can make whatever I want whenever the spirit moves me. I still consider myself a beginner quilter who makes a lot of mistakes but I get to say “Everything is made with a lot of Love!” 🙂 I’ve not used any die cuts though it does look tempting. I will say I’m curious enough to learn and use it in my next project.
Being a Bad Ass Quilter means I get to make things I love, even if other people don’t! And it’s the best feeling when I impress myself! lol And no I have never used a die cutter.
Being a BadAss quilter to me means, creating what you love just to see the smile on other’s faces when they receive that as a gift. No I do not have a fabric cutter.
Being a bad ass quilter means that I am an artist using fabric as my paint and I love it. I dont have a die cut machine. Would love to have one.
Love your Facebook postings!
Being a BAQ means not worrying about what anybody says about my quilting. If I want to machine sew my binding, so be it. If I want to machine piece a simple quilt, I’ll do that too. I’m not into one-upsmanship. If what ever I’m making makes me happy, then that’s all that matters. I’ve never used a die-cutter, but would if I had one 🙂
I have been a bad ass quilter from the beginning. My second block I ever made was a paper pieced mariner’s compass LOL. I have tried many techniques, MY way, even after I was told it couldn’t be done. Well…. guess what? it worked 🙂 I love what ya’ll do and thank you for this opportunity! No die cutter for me, but I would love to see one in my future. Merry Christmas to you all and a very Happy New Year!
quilting is my passion. ’nuff said!
For those of us who do not yet have a die cut machine, being a Badass quilter means diving in and making it work, no matter what the cost in time and effort. Making the most awesome quilts takes more work and time than I can afford, especially with a full time job. I’m a dude who is proud of my quilting family heritage. But in order to work to my potential I really need to win!
I think being badass means being confident at what I do and who I am, so confident that i can let everyone else be their badass selves. I have never used a die cutter. Thanks for the giveaway!
A badass quilter can make awesome contemporary quilts that defy old school quilting. I do not have a fabric die cutter.
Being a BadAss Quilter means making awesome (not lame) quilts for babies!!! Something that will be treasured for years to come!
Badass Quilting means I try new things and go for it! I have tried to use a Silhouette and didn’t have good results. Would love to win!
Holiday awesomeness! No Rules…..Just Do It!!
I love the friendships and relationships made through quilting. It doesn’t matter how old you are, what culture you come from, the colour of your skin, who you chose to love, what religion you do or don’t follow, how much money you do or don’t make…it brings us together!! It makes no difference what our differences are. WE are QUILTERS and that connects us all. The fabric therapy..colour, texture…ALL OF IT!! I do have an Accu quilt cutter but I haven’t used it in years. Being a busy long arm quilter, i find very little time for doing any of my own stuff anymore but I continue to buy fabric and notions, gidgits and gadgets in the hope that I will be able to devote more time to me. 🙂
Being A BadAss Quilter,to me, means being and individual, and not afraid to show it. I have always tried to be honest and true to who I am and not care if anyone liked it or not. Now there is a place full of people like me,well in regards to being themselves. We are all important and each of us contributes something different. I love being A member of this society! Thank you for creating a place for me!
I just purchased the accuquilt studio for my personal and business use. Love it so far.
can’t wait to try the Big Shot , hi fromBA quilters
love this BAD ASS qquilting group and the prizes are great. Thanks
I am a bad ass quilter because Im not afraid of trying new and different things.And I use die cut machine
I think the number one thing that makes me a BadAss Quilter is that I refuse to be identified as a modern quilter, or a traditional quilter, or as a contemporary quilter. I am a Quilter! End of story. I won’t avoid a technique, color, tool or design to fit into any of those boxes, no matter how pretty the quilting may be. I make quilts and that is pretty awesome with nothing more than plain fabric and quilting. Everything else is just icing. Mmm… icing!
I do have a die cutter but I don’t use it to great effect. I like to use a 6.5″ square die to trim scraps for charity quilting. It is also great to use to trim crumb blocks.
For me, being a badass quilter just gives my style a name. I like to do what I want, the way I want to do it. I don’t like to be told what I should or should not do. Yes, there are some fundamentals that should be heeded but if I can get from fabric to finished quilt with less frustration and more enjoyment, I’m all over that! It is liberating.
Being a Bad Ass Quilter means to live outside of the box. We bend the rules of quilting, color theories and mix old ideas with new. There are no limits or rules to staunch our creativity. Our quilts may not be perfect but neither are we. Ideas for quilts come from many places. We don’t just use a pattern, and if we do you can bet we have tweaked it in so way that makes it our own. That is what being a Bad Ass Quilter is all about. Being Me! I have a die cut machine and I have used it for mainly appliqué.
To me being a BadAss Quilter means being able to make works of art that are made with love and given to my friends and family to enjoy for generations to come. It means walking into the house of someone I have given a quilt to and seeing their children laying on the floor covered up with it watching their favorite movie. It means that years from now when one of the ladies I have given a quilt to has passed and that her kids will look at the quilt and remember “that was moms favorite quilt, she allowed us to play under it when we used it as a tent and in the winter she always had it on her bed.” My quilts are meant to create memories for the people I give them to. To me that is a BadAss quilter. I do not use a die cuter but it would be cool to see what new adventures I can create with one. Thank you for your contest.
Being a Bad Ass Quilter means having the freedom to express myself through quilting. Having the ability to quilt whatever, whenever and the freedom to change my mind. Quilting isn’t just for little ole ladies anymore. We are loud, proud, of all ages, backgrounds and we love it!
Being a BAQS means not worrying about breaking the “rules”. I don’t use a die-cut system (yet!) but I’m very curious about them.
Being a Bad Ass Quilter is amazing, has given me the confidence I needed to allow my talent to shine! This is all because Maddie Kertay had a dream which has become a reality. Thrilling to say the least – love you Madie!
There’s so many comments I forgot the question already. BadAss Quilters quilt for the joy and the love, not to have the best fabric or the perfect points. Although I don’t cry when either of those things show up. I’m in it for the color (all the color until your retinas burn) and the warmth (flannel backs whenever possible). I quilt because when someone’s sick, or born or far away, it’s a hug you can gift. Plus the color. I don’t die cut much with fabric but I’m about to have the space to give it a try so why not??
I love being a bad-assed quilter. Earlier this year I was in Chicago for my first quilt show. A local guy asked me what I was in town to see. I told him “A quilt show!” He looked at me and said “Wow, you don’t look like a quilter!” Best compliment ever. Yep I’m a total bad-ass quilter and loving every minute.
I am excited about the breathe of fresh air the Badass Quilter Society is bringing to t he art of quilting. I have a crazy schedule that doesn’t leave time for a guild or lots of classes. So reading all these comments i always feel judged by more experienced quilters but not anymore im glad to see others what they want and living it. I hope to dabble in applique soon and will Too check out sure cutter
Being a Bad Ass Quilter means making whatever quilt I want whenever I want! I follow patterns if I feel like it and if I don’t, I just sew fabric together and it makes a quilt! It means my mistakes aren’t mistakes, they’re patches of “nuance”!
It’s whatever makes me happy.
I don’t use a cutting system, but I’ve been looking at them and drooling forever!
I’ve been sewing since I could hold a needle, but until I found the BAQS, I was embarrassed to show my work because it never looked like professional quilts look. I’m not embarrassed anymore, and in the last year, my work has taken giant leaps forward in technique and style. Not using die cuts now … but very interested in how it could play a role in my fun 🙂
I have not used die cutting before but love to applique so a cutter would be a new & exciting addition!
(I thought I posted before but I have looked at the list 2X’s and can’t find it 🙁 So, forgive me I don’t want to be left out!!)
I think I have been a Bad Ass Quilter since I started because I just dove in and started on a paper piecing project for a teacher gift. I had no idea there were “rules”. It turned out but I really had to be inventive when I didn’t know you should use a quarter inch seam for every seam, haha. No matter. I Badassed my way through it. No I don’t use a die cutter. I wish I had one but I don’t. Thanks!
Quilting the way you want to quilt even if the quilt police tell you it’s wrong. Have to say that I’ve gotten great responses to my BAQS car sticker, even from none quilters!
Yes, I have used diecuts for applique projects. Would be very cool to own one of these tools!
Risking the cone of shame because I can’t find my original post. BAQ society has helped me realize that it’s okay to like what I do and make what speaks to me, even when it isn’t what is cool or all the rage at the moment. Bad Ass Quilters also find the craftsmanship and art in everyone’s expression of their art. I haven’t used dyes yet but have been very tempted.
To me it means I can be who I am and enjoy my creativity how I want even if it differs from the way others quilt.
I have not used die cutting as of yet.
Being a BadAss Quilter means my quilts, my way and screw the quilt police. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate quality work, but I’ll decide how picky to be, and how much or little color to put in a project, thank you very much. Every quilter has the right to make quilts the way he or she sees fit. We all love fabric, so why beat each other up about how we work? I have used some Accuquilt Go! Dies before. Having a way to make my own custom shapes is very appealing. My quilts, my way, you know.
Thank you for making this possible. 8K and going strong. 10K will come soon.