It's almost Christmas! I can't believe that the year is almost over - where did it go, and how did it go so quickly? For everyone following Lizzy's travel itinerary - she, Jessica, and Melissa made it to Amsterdam last night...finally! They will be spending Christmas in Brussels, and I will be flying to Salt Lake to spend it with Ashlee. This is the first year that the girls and I haven't been together for Christmas, and I must say that it's really hurty :( But I am happy for the girls going to Europe! Lizzy certainly deserves it after graduating from college, and Melissa is working so hard to get into Johns Hopkins School of Nursing - they deserve a break, and some fun!
In the spirit of it being better to give than receive...in addition to my fabric giveaway for both the U.S. and Internationally (two winners total), I'm adding some free patterns!!! Since we are going into our third year of business I'm going to give away 3 pattens along with the fabric! That will be a great way to start the new year with new fabrics and new pattens.
How to join? Just leave a comment, as well as letting us know where you are from. The drawing will be held on Christmas morning...so enter, and tell all your friends!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
We are so grateful that you are part of our lives!!!
Cherri
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Hi! I'm Paula from Houston!!!
Posted by: Paula | December 21, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Wow, you are being to generous! I'm Janelle from Western Australia.
Blessings
Janelle xx
Posted by: Janellybelly | December 21, 2008 at 05:02 PM
Hello Cherri, I wish your girls safe travel this season. I am going to Austria myself in January to celebrate my grandson's 3rd birthday. I am Debi from Dallas, Texas.
Posted by: Debi | December 21, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Cherri, You are so generous with your fabulous giveaways. This is Natalie from Los Angeles, CA.
Posted by: Natalie | December 21, 2008 at 05:29 PM
3 patterns? Wow!
I'm Paige from Richmond, VA!
Posted by: Paige | December 21, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Hi I love your blog! You are such a giving person and your children must be happy that you are their mother. Thanks and I could use the new patterns as I am a new quilter. Thanks again
Posted by: Jane | December 21, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Hello, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I am from West Australia.
Posted by: Bev C | December 21, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Hi, and what a wonderful Christmas gift. My name is Teresa and I am from South Carolina, USA.
Posted by: Teresa | December 21, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Hi Cherri -
What a bittersweet Xmas with the girls gone: happy for them, sad for you. I blogged about Lizzy's delightful LizzyDish fabric line and we're all Twittering together! I'm from the Appalachians of Georgia, and it's blustery and cold, but I'm under a quilt!
Posted by: Maria Peagler | December 21, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I would love to be entered in your giveaway for free patterns. I live in Ohio! Thanks
Posted by: Joyce Levengood | December 21, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Free patterns are my favorite kind! I'm from snowy, cold (you might say frigid) Minnnesota. Winter is great quilting weather. Especially binding because you can be under the quilt.
Posted by: Ruth | December 21, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Please enter me into your giveaway as I would love to win one of your patterns!! I live in Redmond WA (near to Seattle).
Thanks, Laura
Posted by: Laura Tawney | December 21, 2008 at 08:53 PM
wow happy new year to you too
free patterns please send to
Barrington, IL
ter
Posted by: ter | December 21, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Cherri, I know as a mum how hard it is to be apart from our children, no matter how old they are. I'll keep you in my prayers for peace.
What a wonderful giveaway, how generous of you. I'm here in the US.
Wish you a very happy and safe Christmas.
Posted by: Linda | December 21, 2008 at 10:52 PM
All the best wishes for the new year and a very happy Christmas .
thank you for the giveaway .
Greetings from Belgium
Chantal
Posted by: Chantal | December 22, 2008 at 02:33 AM
I wish a very Happy Christmas and all the best in the New Year.
How generous.
Greetings from Seville, Spain
Posted by: Cristina Arcenegui Bono | December 22, 2008 at 06:08 AM
Yes please pick me from Sydney Australia....and again A very Happy Christmas
Posted by: magikquilter | December 22, 2008 at 06:42 AM
Happy Holidays! Edith from Boston, MA
Posted by: EL Pfister | December 22, 2008 at 06:59 AM
The pattern and the fabric? How generous! I'd love to be entered! I'm in Florida! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Jackie | December 22, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Ooh! Patterns too?? Michelle from LA, CA wishing you Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Michelle | December 22, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Happy Christmas!!!!
Hugs from Hungary, Europe. Not so far away from US, just a few thousand kilometers:)))
Posted by: KicsiKato | December 22, 2008 at 11:12 AM
patterns too? oh wow! I don't think I left my location in the fabric drawing. I am Ellyn from Texas! Merry Christmas
Posted by: Ellyn Zinsmeister | December 22, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Merry Christmas from Florida, where it is not feeling quite like the holidays with all this hot weather. Fabric and a pattern would be AWESOME!! I have chosen your I DO quilt as my next project!! Can't wait!
Abigail
Posted by: Abigail Scarborough | December 22, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Hi, I've already told you that I'm Noémia from Portugal, the Oporto wine city and I follow your blog every day.
I know that is very hard to be far away from our family, especialy our daughters.It is for a good reason and you know that you are in her hearts and thoughts like they are in yours.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Posted by: Noémia | December 22, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Merry Christmas! ;-)
Posted by: Kim | December 22, 2008 at 03:41 PM
add me to the list of those looking for a chance to be a winner! I'm a long-time fan.
Posted by: Susan | December 22, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Hi Cherri!
Merry Christmas! I'm live in Boston, but from California originally. I hope you and your family have wonderful Christmases, even though you'll be spending them apart.
Posted by: Tina in Boston | December 22, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Aloha from Honolulu, Hawaii
I'm originally from Montana so experiencing Christmas in the tropics is alway a jolt to my system, but the warm feelings of generosity and kindness that is present on these islands helps soothe my homesick soul. My best wishes go out to you - and although you may be temporarily separated from ones you love, know they are always with you in their hearts and thoughts.
Mele Kalikimaka!
Abbie
Posted by: Abbie | December 22, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Wonderful giveaway. Happy Holidays from cold, windy Illinois!
Posted by: sherry | December 23, 2008 at 12:19 AM
What a beautiful picture in your post. My daughter turned 18 this year and will be gone too. Bittersweet. How generous to give of yourself for the holiday.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Carol M in Oregon.
Posted by: Carol M | December 23, 2008 at 01:11 AM
Happy Holidays, Cherri!
What a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer -- you are sothoughtful & generous!
Best wishes for 2009 from Johnston, RI!!
Posted by: Shellie | December 23, 2008 at 06:00 AM
I live in American Fork Utah, so when you get to Salt Lake, you'll be really close. I just love your blog! Have a happy holiday and thanks for the chance to win! Love, Tricia
Posted by: Tricia Tolton | December 23, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Sounds like fun. Happy Holidays. Jill from San Diego, CA
Posted by: Jill Smith | December 23, 2008 at 09:48 AM
What a wonderful and generous christmas present! I would love to put my name in the hat. I am Andrea from New York, USA.
Posted by: Andrea | December 23, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Wow... what a gorgeous stained glass window. They are my favorite. I am from Fredericksburg, Virginia
Posted by: Penni | December 23, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Free patterns are my favorite! I'm from MO and enjoy reading your blog. Praying for safe travels for your family over the Holidays.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie | December 23, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Hi! I'm from Renton, WA! I hope you're having a great snowy week!
Posted by: Jess | December 23, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Merry Christmas from Virginia Beach, VA!
Posted by: Mushyhed | December 23, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Merry Christmas from Gail S. living in wintry Nebraska! We will be having a WHITE Christmas! I just hope my daughter will be able to make it home from Colorado. Thanks for a chance to win a pattern besides fabric.
Posted by: Gail S. | December 23, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Merry Christmas, Cherri!
It's been a long time since I've stopped in to see you, but I'm itching to quilt again, so here I am!
Cheers to you!
Bronwyn in Prospect, Kentucky
Posted by: Bronwyn | December 24, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Hello,
My name is Linda and I am from the Netherlands, we dont have snow here, so no white christmas for us.
Want to wish you a lovely christmas...
I just got your pattern IDO, love it!!!
Thanks for the give a way!
Posted by: linda k | December 24, 2008 at 09:09 AM
I would love to win any fabric or any pattern. My name is Jackie from Placentia,CA.
Posted by: Jackie Lujan | December 24, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Hi. snow everywherethis Christmas. I am from Idaho
Posted by: kcenya | December 24, 2008 at 06:43 PM