Holy crap, how did I get to be 49 years old? And where did these 6 children come from?? I have pretty clear memories of Kindergarten almost yesterday – I RULED at playing Post office and now I am a grandmother… what a crazy ride this has been!
And yet here we are so we might has well celebrate the holy hell out of it! So here is how it is going to work.
The whole party will be held on this post and each day you can check back here to see what has been added and then you add another comment! So not only is there a new prize each day for 10 days your chances increase each day you stop by and make a comment! ( Only 1 comment per day please!) The winner of each day’s post will be announced that evening at 9 pm in the Speakeasy on Facebook as well as being noted here.
On my birthday I am going to be giving away not 1 but 2 Instant Pots! The cool thing is that one will be ONLY given away HERE on this private post for Speakeasy members only. That means you have a MUCH better chance at winning! – The other pot will be given away in the public BAQS space and you are more than welcome to comment there when that post goes live as well on my birthday- the 23rd.
Party Day 1
Every Last Piece by Lynn Harris – Winner – Deanna Small!
Got scraps but not a plan? Lynn is your woman! Make the most of your stash of every size, from scraps to yardage, in “Every Last Piece.” Fresh takes on string-pieced blocks, mini star blocks, applique, sawtooth borders and more!
To Win – Leave a comment answering the question – How do you organize your scraps?
Winner – Deanna Small!
Day 2! Red Bandana Machine Lights – Winner Jacki Willard
Whooooo hoooo! This prize is going to be great for those with a machine they love that just does not give off enough light! (and as I age that seems to be a lot of them!) I added this to my older Bernina as well as my Juki straight stitch machine and now both of them are as lit up as a runway!!! You are going to love this! Check them out HERE or join their Facebook page for even more details!
Leave a comment for a chance to win! Do you need more light these days when sewing?
Day 3 – Magnetic Invisible Quilt Hangers – WINNER -Cynthia Wischoff
Imagine hanging your quilts with no wall damage, easy to do yourself and easy to change! How cool would that be?…. well this the way to go. From wall hangings to big quilts you can have them up on the wall in no time at all!!
Learn more about the product HERE – I love it and think you will as well. So leave a comment to win… Do you have quilts you have not hung up yet due to the bother of it all??
Day 4 Pattern Trio by Hunter’s Design Studio – Winner –Brooke Witsberger
So, are you having fun yet? I know that I am! Today’s prize is one that I know you will get a lot of use out of. Patterns by Sam Hunter were fast sellers at my store. Her easy to accomplish patterns can be used by those who lover bright fabrics as well as those who love a more quiet look. Learn more about her patterns HERE
If you would like to win – Tell me which patterns you are using the most these days. Are you all over the map of do you stay loyal to a particular quilt designer? Or maybe you are like me and never use patterns! Tell me more!
Day 5 – Villa Rosa Patterns – Nancy Batty you are our winner!
Day five brings us yet another wonderful pattern set! This time from the great people at Villa Rosa Designs. These patterns are addictive, they are the potato chip of the pattern world…. you can’t have just one! Which is why we have 12+ patterns just for you.
Have you use Villa Rosa Patterns yet?? Comment to win!
Day 6 DOT DOT DASH charm pack – Winner Carolyn Boatner
This charm pack is so dang happy… wouldn’t you be happy to have it in your stash? Ready for a quick quilt anytime!
Are you buying more pre-cuts or yardage these days??? – Answer for your chance to win!
Day 7 Fluff and Stuff with Paula Reid – Jo Richards – winner
Ever wonder how to quilt a big quilt with a small machine? You can totally do it and Paula is the lady to help you. This is a class in box and you will learn so much on how to use your domestic sewing machine to quilt even the largest of quilts in way less time and with less effort than you thought. You CAN do this! Learn more about Paula and her live and video class here at Batts in the Attic .com
Are you quilting your own quilts, or are you more inclined to send them out to be quilted?
Day 8 and 9 – Birthday weekend Goodies! – Barbara Dearman winner!
I hope that everyone had a great weekend. Enjoy a nice package of fun for the weekend and let me know what you did! Our weekend winner will enjoy a gift pack of thread from the folks at Mettler as well as a three pack of adorable vintage notebooks perfect for sketching quilt ideas or goodness forbid making a grocery shopping list! Top that off with a perfect little bag from the people at Yazzii. This little bag is just right with it’s trio of inner pockets for keeping small notions at hand- perfect for taking to classes and retreats!
We will draw for this weekend package on Sunday evening.
Just like my cooking, I use a pattern (or recipe) once and then change something make it more me.
I stood at a bin of villa rosa cards for 20 minutes one day not long after I started my addiction of patterns and fabrics, I just couldn’t decide. Like a kid in a candy store…
Great patterns! Need to read more on the quilt hangers. Right now I just use push tins!!!
I do a lot of Hawaiian quilting with traditional applique patterns, English paper piecing with geometrics and anything else that strikes my fancy!
I use whatever grabs me, most of the time patterns, but starting to get into more improv. Haven’t use any from Hunter’s Designs, but have been looking at them, no local sells them.
I pick patterns that are Modern.
I like patterns that are outside the box.
looks like fun. I see a lot of squirrels–meaning my attention jumps from one thing to another quite easily.
Yay for fun new quilt patterns!!
I usually use a pattern, but almost always change something to suit my tastes. I’m all over the map with designers, I tend to make what strikes me.
Thank you Maddie for sharing such great birthday gifts with us!
I am ALL over the place. I like patters, but I rarely follow them exactly. Yesterday and today I’ve been making watercolor quilt wall hangings. Because this is my first time, I’m actually following the pattern.
I draw my own grid for my darks and I do a scrappy row by row for the lights.
I’ve purchased patterns as they catch my attention. I must say, my attention is caught more by the modern designs now and the brighter fabric…but that may just be due to my eyes being 49 years old too! LOL.
I’m all over the place with patterns. I also like to stitch and flip then whack off a chunk and see what I end up with. Makes a fun mug rug.
Love the patterns!!!
I’m all over the place and use all different ones.
These look beautiful. I’m al over the board and honestly tend to make it up as I go.
Lovely patterns. Latest project is from a book on Hunter’s Star.
Yummy… more inspiration!!!!
Happy Birthday Maddie
A lot these days I’m working from my own imagination – but I adore all of Sam’s patterns. You won’t find better, clearer instructions anywhere! <3
I’m all over the place. I use patterns, alter them to fit my needs or sometimes I follow strictly. Depends on my mood and how I think it looks.
These are really gorgeous patterns! I love the skyline. I would say that my go to pattern is pretty boring by most quilting standards. lol. I use the disappearing 9 patch A LOT. As with any pattern, the more you turn the blocks, the more patterns evolve. And lets be honest, it doesn’t hurt that it’s so easy, yet has such a big impact depending on color choice. I am also a fan of nerdy applique. Does your variegated blue jelly roll race quilt top need a little pizzaz? Just add an AT-AT walker, some snow cannons, and a Tauntaun, and you’re ready to go!!! lol. Thanks for being awesome sauce, Maddie. =)
I enjoy using patterns and then modifying them to create something totally different or mix patterns to create a unique quilt.
I’m all over the place for patterns or not using patterns or adjusting patterns!
Sometimes I use patterns, but seldom follow every step without some sort of modification. Then, sometimes, I just wing it. and, sometimes, when I wing it, I screw up but that’s OK. It helps expand my thinking process of design.
love these patterns! really like graphics!
I am all over the map with patterns. The last pattern I have tried was from Lone Star Laser Co., a small wall hanging of a Hibiscus. First time trying laser cut appliqué. It is already backed with sticky so,that was great.
I am all over the place with patterns and tend to use them as a guide to make what I want. Patterns, like Speed Limit signs are merely a suggestion. ?
Congrats Cynthia♡
These are very cool! Love the low profile, your quilts get to shine.
Oh these would be so handy in my studio!
This quilt hanger looks like a very good idea. Happy Birthday Celebration to you Maddie
These quilt hangers are brilliant!
these look great! happy countdown!!
Just moved and have some empty walls and some quilts including the queen size cathedral window quilt that my mother made me that need to be hung / displayed. Talk about a heavy quilt … .
I have a couple of wall-hangings that aren’t on the walls right now, mostly because our house doesn’t really have a lot of wall space (too many windows). The new house should have plenty of walls though, and hopefully a lot less windows.
Yes, cause I hate to put hanging sleeves on my projects
What a cool idea! I don’t have any quilts hung at all. We painted recently and I don’t have the heart to make more holes after just patching a bunch.
So many quilts so few hung up. These would be an awesome motivation to get one up on the wall where it should be instead of under the bed.
Thanks for the celebrating your birthday with us.
Happy… Happy.. Birthday!!!
It would be easier to change out the quilts with the seasons. No more pins.
Wow so much easier than brackets! And quickly changable so amazing!
Im very limited to wallspace in my glass house so all of my quilts hanging are only in my quilt studio.. hanging on a curtain rode with metal rings with clamps but these would sure be a TON EASIER. LOVE to see the new products (new to me anyway).
I haven’t seen these before. They look like they’d be great to have. I have a couple quilts I’d love ke to hang up.
Yes – lots of quilts that aren’t hanging + need a house more walls! 🙂
I had put a set of these hangers on my birthday wish list. But alas… no one read my list. haha. It would be a great addition to my sewing room.
Even after putting the sleeve on my wall hanging I still haven’t gotten it hung properly. I had to use a skirt hanger (the kind with the two clips) to hang it from the curtain rod in my sewing room. Not the best way to showcase my 50 odd flying geese! Would love to give these a try.
I do have quilts not hung because…well…PIA. This looks like something that makes that a much easier process!
I have a series of 20″ quilts I keep meaning to hang, in rotation, but do you think I’ve hung the hanger yet? Nope. 🙂
SO many quilts not hung up yet, lol. I love these are just super strong magnets and that it doesn’t damage anything. That is all sorts of awesome sauce!
Desperately need some quilt hangers! Cool concept.
These are cool, I have not seen these quilt hangers! Love the giveaways. I learn about products I haven’t seen yet. Thank you