christmas keepsake - and a giveaway

Kits.  There's just something about a kit ... especially when it comes in the mail.

As a proud stash owner, I love diving into my private fabric collection to create something pretty.  But every once in a while, it's really nice when someone else does all the thinking for me.  Kits are perfect for those moments.  You are guaranteed that everything you need - all perfectly coordinated - is right there at your fingertips.  No thinking, no hunting, no frustration.

Shabby Fabrics has a new Block of the Month program, kitted into 10 packages - including laser cut pieces (yay!) or traditional applique pieces if you prefer, and all the necessary embellishment - you do NOT have to trace, cut, or go to 10 different stores looking for the exact right colour and size of buttons, ribbons, bells, etc. ... LOL!

I whipped up this lovely wreath in about 1/2 an hour.  Can't decide if it's going to be a pillow, a bag, or a wall hanging ... or something else.

If you're interested in finding out more, click here.

As promised, I have another giveaway.  Shabby Fabrics is offering a $25 gift certificate for their shop to one of you.  To enter, just tell me which of the blocks in "Christmas Keepsakes" (first photo) is your favourite.  This giveaway closes October 15th and is open to all!  :)

There are seven other bloggers who also have a giveaway for you!  You can see more about this Block of the Month and enther their giveaways here:

Yesterday
Paula @ The Sassy Quilter
Erin @ Stay at Home Mummy
Karin @ Leigh Laurel Studios
 
Today
Melissa @ Happy Quilting
 
Tomorrow
Erin @ Why Not Sew?
Caroline @ SewCanShe

 

Comments

[carolyn montgomery]

my fave block is the gingerbread house.

[Charlene]

Love the sleigh and the gingerbread house both. The are so Christmas long ago.

[amy]

So cute! I like the lollipop block best but they are all nice and the laser cut applique looks easy to do! I am going to have to try this!

[Mariana]

I love the lollipop but they are all beautiful!

[Janice McLaren]

My favorite is the gingerbread house. Love gingerbread!

[Heidi]

The sled is so very fun!

[Paula]

No way to pick just one .... but since I have to for the sake of this comment ..... the sleigh.

[Anita]

My favorite it the block with the tree in the sleigh. The little buttons on the wreath you made are so cute!

[Brandy Pettit]

It's a toss up between the stocking and the candy cane and the wreath, I love those three the most! This pattern is fantastic.
~Brandy

[Erika]

I love the little Christmas tree block!

[Cindy]

I like the stocking the best. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Cindy]

I like the stocking the best. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Robbin]

I love the gingerbread house. It is the cutest!

[Debby E]

Your wreath is beautiful! I just can't pick a favorite block-I absolutely love the whole quilt! Thanks so much for the chance to win :)
Debby E
samtaylorcjsmimi@yahoo.com

[Becky]

I love the gingerbread house and... then the sled and tree.

[Jackie]

I love the bell
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[Lorrie]

The lollipop is so bright and cheerful looking, but the sleigh evokes memories of long ago. I'll go with the sleigh as my favourite.

[Tina Marie]

Its hard to choose just one, but if I have to I am going to pick the lollipop!

[Claudia TN]

Thank you for the giveaway and the pretty post. My favorites are a toss-up between the stocking and the gingerbread house.

[Glynette]

I love the lollipop!

[Lisa McGriff]

I love the sleigh, its my favorite!

[Ramona]

I think the lollipop is cute but the whole project is adorable and love the scalloped border on this project.

[cheryl]

I love them all but I think the Candy Cane is my favorite.

[Mikhaila]

I believe that my favorite is the candy cane! Thank you for the lovely giveaway, and alerting me to a new fabric shop!

[Kelly]

Hard to choose, but I would say the tree!

[marcella]

That swirly lollipop is really cute!

[Deb G. in VA]

I love the entire quilt, but the sleigh and the gingerbread house are my favorite blocks!

[Jess]

My favorite is the gingerbread house, especially the roof!

[Angelia L.]

All the blocks are so cute! I can't decide if I like the gingerbread house or sleigh block more! Thank you!

[Audrey Bretz]

The sleigh because my Dad used to collect and refurbish antique sleighs!

[Lynne Tilley]

I love the gingerbread house the most!

[Marsha]

Love the Lollipop!

[Susan]

I love all of them but the ornament always catches my eye first. Thanks for a wonderful give-away and inspiring blog.

[LINDA]

HELLO, my favorite is the little Stocking!
Thanks for your Blog+giveaway!

[Debbi]

The gingerbread house is my favorite. Cozy and tasty in one block!

[Ruth K]

For some reason, I love the lollipop!

[Judith]

I love the wreath! I'm a wreath type person and decorate with all kinds of wreaths for all seasons. Thanks for the chance to win.

[lisa]

I love the Candy Cane Block the best.

[Lisa]

I like the ornament, but honestly, I'd probably use the gift cert on some of their florals instead.

[Kristen]

I love them all, but the loli-pop really jumped out at me!

[Melissa]

I love the gingerbread house and the ornament!

[Sew Crafty Jenn]

I honestly can't choose just one favorite block! They are all absolutely adorable! I will be doing this BOM so maybe once I have it done I'll be able to pick a favorite. ;)

[Anne Marie]

Love the gingerbread house.

[Susan]

I LOVE the gingerbread house!! It fits right in with our Christmas decor. I have gingerbread dishes, ornaments, we make gingerbread houses, gingerbread boy cookies, etc. With 5 boys and no girls, the gingerbread boy/house theme seems to fit well at our house!

[Jane in FL]

The Candy Cane is my favorite but the Lollipop was a close 2nd. Ummm, both food! (:

[Sandy B.]

The Gingerbread House and the Lollipop are tied as my favorites. It is hard to decide!!

[Cindy B.]

My favorite is the stocking.... or the candy cane ..... or the tree ..... or the bell .... or .... or

[Delaine]

I can't say it enough - I love this quilt! My favorite blocks are the bell and the sleigh. Thanks!

[Sigi G]

Thank you for this giveaway. My favorite Block is the Gingerbread House, though they are all so pretty and special looking!! Love your Wreath!

[Andrea]

Love all the blocks but I am thinking the gingerbread house might be my fav.