The winner is Maranda...hooray!!! Snoopy dance time!
Thanks to everyone who participated - it's been so great getting to know all of you!
Hi Friends (old and new),
Welcome to my blog, and welcome to Fall! I love the Fall - it is the perfect time of year for Houston, Texas - the weather is cool, and I feel so alive! There is a special light in the sky, I love the warm glow. It would be safe to say - this is my favorite season!
Rules:
Leave a comment - tell us something special about yourself, maybe something that nobody knows. If you are new (hello lurkers!) introduce yourself.
That's it...that's the only rule.
Contest: Starting October 1st ending October 15th - leave a comment, pop over the Debi's blog to find all of the other participants and sign up for their giveaways too. Feel free to post about this on your blogs, and tell your friends - the more the merrier!
Prize: What an incredible prize - if I do say so myself!
Three beautiful Fat Quarter Packs - courtesy of Robert Kaufman:
Whispering Woods, dawn colorstory, including Marbleous coordinates, 8 pieces, approx. retail value $20
Asian Legacy by Lunn Studios for Robert Kaufman, Artisan Batiks division, vintage colorstory, 10 pieces, approx. retail value $28
Northwoods by Lunn Studios for Robert Kaufman, Artisan Batiks division, special assortment, 10 pieces, approx. retail value $28
Happy Fall!
Love,
Cherri
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Please add me to your list for your giveaway. Ok lets see, something about me ... I had my first and only child at the age of 39. She is now attending dental college at Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio and I miss her dearly.
Posted by: Joyce Levengood | October 01, 2008 at 06:17 PM
What great fabrics! Most people don't know that I spent my 50th birthday rock climbing. It's a great rush and such fun. Hope those fabrics come to live at my house.
Posted by: Kathy | October 01, 2008 at 06:53 PM
This is such a fun give away! One thing about me is that I love to buy socks, lots of socks! I give them away so that I can buy more socks!
Posted by: midlife mom | October 01, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Hi, I am new to quilting. Made my first block using batiks (that's what started me down this path,I love every batik I see). Also just learned to do Machine applique...tiny block. Please add me to your gorgeous give a way. Thanks.
Posted by: Doreen Kinkade | October 01, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Something about myself....hmmmmm....I was born to be a grandma!!!
Wonderful fabric!! A quilter's dream (mine!)
Posted by: Bren | October 01, 2008 at 09:00 PM
hello, yes a lurker but sorta new to blogging so just lurking and learning and getting all kinds of neat tips from reading blogs..
Posted by: Sandy | October 01, 2008 at 09:09 PM
I'm a retired high school principal - and I loved it - and now I stitch and lead Bible study groups for women. I especially love embroidery but applique and piecing are a close second. I have 3 children who are all teachers (my husband is a retired educator too!) and my 8th grandchild will be here December 31. I'm addicted to fabric, just ask my husband. :) blessings, marlene
Posted by: Marlene | October 01, 2008 at 09:44 PM
I am an empty nest mama. I took up quilting 2 years ago when our baby moved out. My dh told me to find something I like to do and become passionate about it. I took his advice. I love everything about quilting! You are offering a very nice give away.
Winona
Posted by: Winona | October 01, 2008 at 09:47 PM
I am a special services teacher. I have taught for 29 years. I love to quilt. My first quilt took me 20 years to finish!!
Karen in IN
Posted by: Karen | October 01, 2008 at 09:48 PM
What an incredibly giveaway - I'd love to enter! Something about me - my favorite pie is PUMPKIN :D
Sandra/Canada :)
Posted by: Sandra :) | October 01, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I was adopted 2x - once at 2 and 1/2 and again at 12.
Thank you for hosting a fall giveaway.
Linda
Posted by: Linda | October 01, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Yummy fabrics.. and wish it was winter here.. its spring here in Australia, and today, it was 100F.. *sigh* I hate summer already and its not even here!!!
Lissa
Posted by: Lissa | October 02, 2008 at 02:39 AM
Hi Cherri
What a great blog! I have just become addicted to audio books - never knew I had it in me :)
Janelle xx
Posted by: Janellybelly | October 02, 2008 at 04:41 AM
I once worked for THE Howard Hughes. Never saw or met him face to face and he did not leave any of his $$$ to me. LOL
Posted by: Whitestone | October 02, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Beautiful fabrics! I´m a full time quilter living in the south of Sweden. I have a quite new quilting studio and have started to design my own quilt- and stitchery patterns.
Posted by: Helena | October 02, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Your blog is great and your giveaway is WOW!! I love the fabrics - count me in!! :-)
Posted by: Christine Rival | October 02, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Your blog is great and your giveaway is WOW!! I love the fabrics - count me in!! :-)
Posted by: Christine Rival | October 02, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Something nobody knows??? I can't swim underwater without holding my nose - and I own a pool!!! Your blog is great and I love the fabrics - WOW!!
Posted by: Christine Rival | October 02, 2008 at 09:18 AM
wow, would I love one of these! Something most people don't know: I've had a breast reduction
Posted by: melissa | October 02, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Hi, I am brand new here :0) something about me? I have a very offbeat funky taste in clothes and decor ;) I love anything from the 70's! xoxo melzie
Posted by: melzie | October 02, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Hmmmm...something special about myself...I can remember pointless trivia for years and yank it out on command.
Posted by: becca | October 02, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Hmmmmm....something else special about myself-I forgot to put contact info in my first comment-Doh! Pointless trivia girl tries again!
Posted by: becca | October 02, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Love the prizes for your giveaway! Hummmm...something about me. I LOVE Reeses peanutbutter cups!
Posted by: Dawn | October 02, 2008 at 03:12 PM
wow i love to try and win this so well i can make some thing nice thanks
Posted by: jennifer bowen | October 02, 2008 at 05:44 PM
I don't think you can ever use too many different fabrics in a quilt. Please enter me into your giveaway! Thanks!
Posted by: Marilyn | October 02, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Something about myself... I'm addicted to needle felting.
Those quarters are gorgeous!
Posted by: Jess | October 02, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Oh I can't think of any secrets. But I will tell you I have a secret passion to acquire just the right fabrics for all my projects.
Posted by: Karen S | October 02, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Mmmmm - something about me? I LOVE to watch my kids sleep! Maybe not something unique to Mom's, but I truly love to watch them as they look so peaceful and happy :)
BTW - the FQ's are beautiful! Thanks for this chance!
Posted by: Laurie | October 02, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Please count me in on your give-away. Sounds wonderful! I'm pretty much an open book, but something nobody knows? Most of my quilter friends don't know that I was a stained-glass crafter for several years. Once a crafter, always a crafter!
Posted by: Sue H | October 02, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Personal info? I have a husband who asks me if I need to go to every fabric store we come across. for that reason the last three quilts I have made have been entirely from my stash.
Posted by: Gari | October 02, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Please enter me! I have never made a real quilt. I am dying to try at least a small one.
Posted by: Kimberly | October 02, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Secrets about me? Well, I sneak leftovers to the little hogs so the Rancher won't know. Ha! He gets mad about wasting food but I don't think it's a waste if your feeding it to something...even if it's not human. Haha!
I'd love to win your giveaway! Please enter my name in the drawing. Thanks!
Rose
Posted by: Rose | October 03, 2008 at 12:13 AM
What a great giveaway...as for something to tell about myself...well I'm a Canadian living in the UK with my dh and 2 daughters...he was my high school sweetheart...after a 12 year break and after each of us had a failed first marriage we met up and picked up where we left off...best thing I've ever done!
Posted by: Jane Weston | October 03, 2008 at 07:53 AM
What beautiful fabrics...I only have one boobie - get those mammograms girls!!!!
Posted by: Karen B | October 03, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Oh, lovely! I love the name of your blog! Much love, Raquel XO
Posted by: Raquel | October 03, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Hi. I work in my pajamas ... at home.
Posted by: Terri | October 03, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Hi Cherri -
What gorgeous fabrics - I'd love to be entered into your drawing! Something special about me? Hmmm... I used to perform on stage, in musicals mostly. I wanted to be a professional actress. Ah, the dreams of youth!
Now I just sing as I quilt! :-)
Posted by: Pattie | October 03, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Love your prizes! Something special about me? I've been married 40 years to the same guy!!!LOL!!!
Posted by: Jan | October 03, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Please enter me in your drawing. Something about me? We are a rescue home for Australian Shepherds. The bad side if you can call it bad is we now own 8 dogs. All but one have Australian Shepherd in their lineage.
Posted by: Suzette | October 03, 2008 at 02:18 PM
I've been recently getting into fabric projects. And, don't tell anyone, I'm liking it more than my 2-dimensional cards & things. My friends would be sad to stop getting homemade cards. Thanks for the chance to win---these colors are gorgeous!
Posted by: Colleen | October 03, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Great giveaway. The fabrics are wonderful and so useful.
About me??? I am a true fabricholic! I have never met a fabric that I have not liked as can be seen in every nook and corner of my house.
Posted by: Needledmom | October 03, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Wonderful give-away!! Something about myself that nobody knows. I can’t visit my quiltshop without buying something... and I’m very forgetful... thought I left a message, but can’t find it anymore...
Posted by: nicolette | October 03, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Great giveaway, let's see something about me ... I collect Vogue Ginny dolls
Posted by: Ginny | October 03, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Well, I like to brush my teeth in the shower. That's weird, right?
Posted by: Go Amie | October 03, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Something most people don't know about me ... I graduated high school in Yokohama, Japan (USNavy). Wonderful gifts, please enter me.
I joined the giveaway tonight, please stop by.
Posted by: Sandy | October 03, 2008 at 11:27 PM
I'd love to win the fabrics! I love purple, and I'm collecting purple fabrics for a scrap quilt.
Posted by: Deb | October 04, 2008 at 03:24 AM
What a great question. Here's my answer - I can stay in my house for days and never go out except to get the mail. As long as I have enough food and fabric and thread I'm OK. Please enter me in your drawing.
Posted by: Paula in NH | October 04, 2008 at 07:41 AM
I am a newbie, so hi from Rhode Island, where the air is crisp and the trees are just beginning to turn. I love the fabrics, I want to make a quilt for my daughter this christmas so looking at batiks and prints for her.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St.Germain | October 04, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Oh my goodness...I'm a little giddy with excitment for this giveaway. Those fabrics are lovely! I just created my first ever sewing tutorial - I'm a bit of a novice, for a fat quarter bag. I've been making them whenever I get the chance, getting ready to open my own Etsy store...so this giveaway really gets me excited!
As far as something about myself, I have a little obsession with sacred geometry - especially the vesica pisces/square root of three. It sounds a little boring, but I was an astrophysics major in college (not something my blog friends know) and I think that shape is particularly beautiful. Whenever I see the pattern in book covers, jewelry, fabric or ANYTHING else, I have to buy it up! Thank you for such a generous giveaway!
Posted by: Your Impact Matters | October 04, 2008 at 01:40 PM
saying hello - from Carrollton TX - I really should be sewing right now but here I am cruzin blog giveaways :) Pam P
Posted by: Pam P | October 04, 2008 at 02:07 PM