The giveaway is now closed to entry… winners will be announce on the BAQS FB page at 9pm eastern on January 23rd.
PLEASE READ FIRST – you DO NOT HAVE TO JOIN or be a member TO LEAVE A COMMENT. The membership feature is not currently open to new members but that does not mean you cannot enter and take your chance at winning. Just leave a comment and good luck!!
I hear people saying that 50 is the new thirty but honestly I am really excited about 50 being just what it is, a time where I am more ME every damn day. This is ME.
Perhaps the world should be scared but I am increasingly more ok with both the amazing parts of me and my foibles as well. Not that there are not things that I am working on.. hell I am always working on how I approach life and people and the care we give this world but what I have dumped is a great deal of my “give a fuck” about HOW people think I lead my life. Very freeing indeed!
So to celebrate this milestone of life it felt only right to give some gifts, both from myself and from friends to make this a real kick-ass party!
Today is day 1 of the 10 day countdown to my birthday on January 23rd. All during the 10 days I will be doing fun giveaways each day over on the BAQS Facebook page leading up to the big mamma giveaway here on the blog- on this post for ………<drum roll please>…..
TWO – Innov-is NQ900PRW By brother
This machine is going to rock your socks ( and anything else that needs a little thrill!). I spent time seriously talking with the amazing people Chattanooga’s Sewing Machine Shop to find just the right machine that would not be too much for a new quilter but would also be a great machine for a more experienced quilter either at home or on the go to retreats and classes. The extended table (not seen here) and knee lift being just 2 of the reasons that I think this machine is going to make TWO people very happy!! This machine is no light-weight and with a retail price of over $2,000 each you can bet I am going to be insuring the hell out of them as I send them to our winners! Want to know more about the machine… click here
So if you read in-between the lines there, while many times I partner with wonderful companies to bring you prizes this time it is my hard earned cash that paid for these machines to give away to you for my birthday celebration. There are lots of reasons for this but by far I want to you to know how vested I am in making BAQS the world leader in progressive sewing and quilting movements. Being a vocal advocate for a part of the quilt world that often gets the short shrift is important to me. Quilting and sewing are for everyone and I am here to prove that every day!
So to each of us who has been told that you are “too much”, “too loud”, “too big”, “too Small”,”too gay”, “too straight”, whatever…. not enough in some way – know that is total and abject bullshit and you have a place here at BadAss Quilters Society…hell, even if you don’t quilt.
If you support my mission and want to help make a difference please make sure to share this post and our daily live count down videos on Facebook to spread the word!
So join me for 10 days of fun! Make sure to leave a comment here for your chance to win a machine but don’t miss our daily Facebook live chats where I will be giving away daily prizes provided by some of my friends such as….
Just to name a few!!…….
Good luck and remember we will draw for a winner on my Birthday – January 23rd. The winner will have 2 days to respond to the Facebook video winners announcement, if they do not respond in that time we will re-draw for a new winner/s. Make sure you like the the BAQS FB page and if able using the choices for following put the BAQS page first in your timeline. At the very least set a reminder on your phone RIGHT NOW to check the page on the 23rd to find out if you won!
Please read this TWICE. You only need to leave a comment on this post to be in the running to win. You DO NOT need to join our private page. If you want to see the winners announcments you will want to be part of the BAQS Facebooks page.
and now a word from our lawyers….
i. Maddie’s BadAss Birthday Celebration
ii. No Purchase Necessary
iii. Promotion Description
Giveaway beings on January 13th and a winner will be drawn on the January 23rd.
iv. Eligibility
Fans of BAQS and of the BAQS FB page are free to enter the contest. Announcement of winners will be on the BAQS FB page. Winners must check in within 48 hours of announcement, or re-drawing for a new winner will take place within a week. Contest open world wide
v. Prizes
Two machines will be given away along with various daily prizes. Winners are responsible for taxes, tariffs or customs dues for their state, region or country.
vi. How to Enter
Leave a comment on this post ( just one comment) for a chance to win a machine. Daily FB live contests are open to enter each day as well.
vii. Winner Selection
Winners will be chosen at random- makes sure to wear your lucky undies.
viii. Winner Notification
Winners will be announced on the BAQS Facebook Page and post on this page on January 23.
ix. Privacy
We promise not to sell your name to anyone, we want you all to ourselves!
x. Limitation of Liability
Once machines and other prizes are shipped the limits of our ability are fulfilled. Packages will be insured for full value but in the rare case of damage it will be up to the winner to proceed with shipping damage claim.
xi. Social Network Disclaimers
Facebook and WordPress are held harmless- as if Zuckerberg really cares.. I don’t think he even sews.
xii. Winner List
Winners will be listed on this page as well as on the Facebook page.
xiii. Sponsor
That’s us!.. drop us a line if you have a question Maddie@badassquilterssociety.com
Happy birthday I myself will hit the big 50 the day after Superbowl lol
50 is fabulous!
January birthdays are great and so are your giveaways. Happpy Birthday and I wanna win so I can give a machine to my friend!!!
Happy Birthday Maddie. Hope your move is going smoothly. Congratulations on your new house and new adventure.
Your 50th will be the best!
I’ve been happier in my 50s than ever before. Keep on being your bad ass self!
Happy up coming birthday. Love how cheerful you are in the videos, always brightens my day.
I’m my mind my 50’s are going to be my best ever. I’ve got a few years before getting there, so I’m just trying to get better and be better until then! Here’s hoping YOUR 50’s are the BEST ever! Happy Birthday Maddie! Thanks for being so Badass and including everyone in your Badassery. ❤️
Happy Birthday! What a great giveaway.
Happy happy Birthday!
What a great 50th Birthday giveaway! Hope your day will be as great as the winners will be !
Happy birthday, Maddie! You’ll find your 50s are just as great as any age. It’s what you make it.
Love your description of turning 50… I hit the milestone last year and completely agree! Thank you so much for the group and the giveaway!
When I turned 50 I was still very uncomfortable in my skin so I didn’t have a big celebration. Now that I am almost 54, I am finally at peace with myself. So, maybe I will take a page from your book and have a big to do on February 22nd and celebrate the 4th anniversary of my 50th birthday.
Happy Birthday, Maddie. Eat cake and celebrate all month long!
I love the whole premise of BAQS! May your birthday bring you much joy!
Happy 10 days before your 50th birthday Maddie!
Happy 10 days of 50th birthday celebration! Happy Birthday!!🎉
Happy soon-to-be 50! Your kindness and resilience is inspiring… Quilting can be such a straight-laced domain… it is awesome to have such a Badass outspoken advocate for inclusivity and creative freedom.
Happy birthday 🎂 month to you! I hit this milestone a couple of years ago. It is a fun time in life, that’s for sure! Can wait to see how you and this group grow through the year.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Such a fun way to celebrate! Have an awesome time! May your day be all you hope for and your Golden Year filled with love and laughter and just enough adventure to keep things interesting.
You are the best!!! And 50 is awesome!
There comes a time when it is better to give than receive birthday gifts, it puts a smile on a face that was not there before. Thank you Maddie for being sure a wonderful giver.
Happy birthday! Celebrate and enjoy! Thanks for having this fantastic giveaway.
Happy birthday
Wow! What an awesome giveaway!! Would love to win one of these! Hope you have a WONDERFUL 50th birthday and many more to come!!
Happy early birthday, Maddie. Thanks for sharing.
Shenanigans abound!
Happy birthday! And omg winning this machine would be amazing! Big jump from my $100 singer
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day and even better year!
Happy 50th! 50 isn’t so bad, 60 on the other hand starts making you wonder about your mortality. On one hand you get to retire on the other hand what needs to be replaced. Enjoy your 50’s and all that it brings. You’re doing great.
50 is a great age—I turned 50 when we adopted our first child. At 50, you are wise but always open to learning something new. Thank you for allowing us to share this special day! What a great chance you’re offering us to win this dream machine! Thanks!
Wow! What a generous person!! Hope you have a great birthday! It sounds like you are going to make two people very happy with you!! Good luck to everyone!!
Oh Maddie..happiest of 50 the to you…shine on girl..you are who the world needs more of…
Happy Birthday Maddie-kittenmama! Fabric and kittens are the best! Hope your next 50 more amazing as the first. ❤️
Happy Birthday, Maddie! Fifty isn’t so bad, just wish my body was less creaky!
way to go Girl!
Happy birthday Maddie!!
Happy Birthday!!! hope its filled with much fun and celebration..
I would love to win, I have 2 granddaughters wanting to learn to see and I would love to have a really good machine for them to learn on!
Happiest of birthdays to you. May the next trip around the sun be the best yet.
Wishing you the best birthday ever! You are so much fun 😄
Wishing you the happiest birthday ever! Love being a part of the Bad Ass Quilters at age 62…gets better every year!
I would love to win a new machine, mine is giving up the ghost. I have to turn it off and on several times just to get it to sew in the right direction.
Sounds like your 50th will be a great and busy year of new beginnings. Happy, happy birthday!
I sure am gratwful for the example you set and pray I can go sliding into 50 (when I get there) having released the give-a-fucks along the way. *Its a work in progress* Happiest of celebrations to you, sweet friend!!!
Would love to get a new machine, mine is quietly giving up the ghost. I have to turn it on and off several times just to get it to sew in the right directions.
What a fantastic give away! As a new quilter this sure would be a lovely way for me to celebrate your birthday. 😏
Wow…what a great give away. Happy Birthday! You share the special day with my mom!
Wow! I can’t believe it is your birthday and YOU are giving the gifts to US! Wishing you buckets of joy on your 50th!