HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FRIENDS

I hope that everyone has a Happy and Healthy Year

UPCOMING GIVEAWAY

I am working on thoughts for a giveaway. I will soon be coming up to my 100th post. Stay tuned for it.

PINK PASSION GIVEAWAY

For All lovers of everything pink, Heather is having a Pink Passion Giveaway on her blog.     http://shabbyvintagebliss.blogspot.com/

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FRIENDS

Snowstorm 2009

Here are photos taken from my front door this morning.

Irish Giveaway on Micki's blog

Saturday, December 19, 2009

My Irish Christmas Giveaway

It's finally here...My Irish Christmas Giveaway..In Gaelic, we say, "Nollaig Shonna Duit", which means Happy Christmas to you! I am so lucky to have met so many wonderful people through my blog and to have made some very special friendships.
In my giveaway, you can win the following:

1. A Belleek China Santa...If you want to see the Beleek Living site, click here to show you all the beautiful china made in Ireland.

2. Odd Irish socks with shamrocks

3. Butlers Irish Cream Truffle Chocolate.....Here is the link to our very tasty handmade Irish chocolate.

4. Irish Colleen Doll with shamrocks too....How cute is she!

5. Christmas copy of The Irish Quilting Magazine

6. A lovely postcard which I will write something special on which shows pics of the thatched cottages in Ireland.... There are thatched cottages all over Ireland, but Adare has the most in its pretty, wee village...If you come here, you will have to see this village.

This Colleen will have the drawing on Wednesday, December 23rd , and then I will mail the package to the lucky winner.

Go to Micki's Blog by clicking on the title of this post.

JOLLY JABBER GIVEAWAY

Jolly Jabber Giveaway

There is a wonderful giveaway happening at Jolly Jabber. All you have to do is pick out something that you want and then write a letter to Santa asking for it. 

Paper Piecing Class

This is my first serious attempt at paper piecing.  I usually have hated doing it.  Our guild held a class on the Carol Doak method and I really loved it.  This is called Snowflake and If you go into the Carol Doak website and Click on free patterns, you can download it.  It is made up of  four 9 patch blocks sewn together to form 1 large one.

Received my giveaway from Geta

Received my giveaway from Geta today.  The photo doesn't do it justice.  It is so much more beautiful in person.The fabric has more shades than are visible.  It is so pretty.  I feel so lucky to have one of her lovely pieces.

Christmas Freebie No.9

Check out these Christmas Treat Placemats.

Won Geta's Giveaway

I am so excited.  I just got an email from Geta that I had won her November Giveaway.  I feel so lucky to win one of her beautiful pieces.  She will have another giveaway in December.

Among The Gum Trees Christmas Freebie No. 8

This is a pretty Christmas apron by Fiona.

Would you like to win this mini Quilt?

Geta is giving away this beautiful mini quilt.  She does very beautiful Shadow Trapunto.  If you click on Geta's Quilting Studio  it will take you there.

Among the Gum Trees, Christmas Freebie No 7

This weeks freebie is Called Red Robin Kisses

Designers Blog Hop

Here is a blog hop of 12 designs from 12 quilt designers in the U.S. They are posting one Christmas design a day for 12 days.

Among the Gum Trees, Christmas Freebie No 6

Here is a cute little pillow done by Dawn

Stitcher's Angel Surprise

I received a wonderful surprise in the mail today. A package from my Stitcher's Angel Anne who lives in Norway. The embroidery must have taken quite a long time. I have never seen stitches so tiny. She sent my 2 purses, a little pouch and a mini quilt. One of my favorite colors is Lavender and I just love everything that she sent me. It was a really fun swap and so nice to be in touch with people all over the world.

Among the Gum Trees, Christmas Freebie No 5

Today's Monday freebie might just help you out with that 'difficult' person you need a gift for.
Our Jenny of Elefantz, has designed this gorgeous, LARGE, penny pocket - only, she calls it a Jenny-Pocket because it sure fits more than a penny!

Happy Halloween

Here is my youngest Jenifer in the Marie Antionette costume that she made.  She is on her way out the door to a party.

Half Pint Quilt Along

Here is my finished center.  Now have to do 130 something triangles for the border.

Among the Gum Trees, Christmas Freebie No 4

Vicki's Delectable December Doorstopper is Freebie Number 4.  How cute is that?

Half Pint Quilt Along Week 4

Week 4 and getting ready to sew 81 blocks together.  I am trying to get them done before Tuesday when  we are going away to Lancaster, Pa for a few days to shop and shop and shop.

New Sewing Machine Cover

Here is a photo of the Sewing machine cover that I have just finished making.  The pattern is by Willowberry Designs on Etsy.  Clicking on the title of this post will take you there.

Among the Gum Trees, Christmas Freebie No 3

Cute little door hanger with bells.

Half Pint Quilt Along

Today is week 3 of the Half Pint Quilt along.  Time to sew all those 1 1/2 inch pieces together for the 9 patch.

Among the Gum Trees, Christmas Freebie No 2

A Christmas pudding and a little mouse