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

[ronnie]

I like the gingerbread house the best. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

[debbie]

I like the gingerbread house. So cute. Thanks for the chance to win. I've also listed your giveaway on my giveaway list for sewers & quilters at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again.

[Rickie]

Christmas lollipop is the best but the sleigh is a close second. Thanks for another great give away.

[Debbie]

Hi! What a beautiful kit! My favorite is the bell. It reminds me of old fashioned Christmas cards. A lot of them had pretty bells on them, something we don't see that much now. Thanks for sharing!

[Karen in Breezy Point]

The lollipop is calling my name!

[merylee]

The gingerbread house is the warmest, sweetest block on the Christmas quilt.

[Karen]

The fav?.....now that is hard....the Stocking is just adorable! but they are all so sweet!! Thanks!

[Kathy E.]

My favorite block is the bell with a green ribbon. It reminds me of a red bell my mother gave me long ago at Christmas time!

[Debbie]

Gosh, it's hard to choose a favorite...they're all so cute! I guess I would choose the Christmas bell as my favorite because it reminds me of the Christmas carol, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day".

[Sandy D]

This is a great looking Christmas Quilt and since I am picking just one I am going to pick the Gingerbread House.

[Sandy K]

Gingerbread House is my favorite.

[Anita T]

I love the stocking - so traditional.

[Vicki H]

I thought the gingerbread house was my favorite, but now that I have seen the wreath close up, I am not sure.

[Betty Woodlee]

Well, I thought my favorite block was the sleigh and then is was the stocking! Then I saw the your wreath and it became my favorite! I'm certainly wishy-washy! Thanks for the giveaway.

[Cathy]

Love this quilt. My favorite is Santa's sleigh. Thanks for the give away!

[kathy]

What a great Christmas quilt. I think the candy cane is my favorite block.

[Marisa Adams]

I love the lollipop block!

[LJ]

Are not ALL these blocks adorable? My favorite is the gingerbread house. I thought that the wreath was my least favorite until after I saw yours! Amazing - it's just a pretty-as-can-be.

[Marie]

They are all perfect for the season, but I think my favorite is the wreath. :D

[Jessica P.]

I <3 yours! The buttons are super cute!!! I do like the tree block as well.

[Diana @ Red Delicious Life]

I love all of them but my favorite is the red & white lollipop.

[Lori Morton]

They are alll so Awesome! But the Gingerbread House is my very Favorite!! :)

Loooove your Wreath, you did grrrreat job!

[Lauren at Molly and Mama]

I have to say that I really LOVE the gingerbread house! I'm obsessed with applique so this block of the month project might be just the project for me. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win a voucher! I appreciate it.

[Cheryl]

My favorite is the stocking. Sew cute!

[Jennifer]

I like the Candy Cane

[Emily C]

I love the sleigh. Nothing says Christmas like Saint Nick dropping down the chimney with a big bag of toys.

[Christa]

That's a pretty cute candy cane!! I also LOVE Shabby Fabrics!!

[Joan H.]

That cute lollipop is my favorite

[Beverly]

I love the middle, house, block. Those houses just 'melt' me when I see them!

[Donna H.]

All the blocks together are beautiful!!! If I had to pick one block it would be the lollipop!!

[Sandy A in St. Louis]

I love the candy cane block! There's just something about the red & white of a candy cane that I love..

[Rina]

I love them all but if I have to pick it would be the Candy Cane or the Sleigh.

[Vicki Wilson]

I love the three dimensional aspect of this piece - so cute! My favorite block is the wreath because of its simplicity and the teeny little buttons. I like simple things and I adore wreaths as well. Thanks for the opportunity!

[Cathy]

I love the swirly lollipop! Thanks for the chance.

[Chris beresford]

The wreath, the wreath, the wreath of course is my favorite. Those cute buttons etc. thanks for the chance on the drawing! Chris beresfors

[Pamela Reim]

I think the cany cane is really cute! thks

[Valerie B]

I love the Christmas ornament block. It reminds me of old fashioned decorations from my childhood.

[Pauline]

I think all the blocks are beautiful but my favourite is the Gingerbread house. Your wreath looks gorgeous. Thanks
Pauline

[Martina]

The Holly Lolly - it's so cute!

[Sue]

The Christmas stocking

[Jean]

I really like the ginger bread house. Thanks for the giveaway.

[linda gerig]

i love the ornament. linda gerig

[Beth T.]

The gingerbread house is the one for me.

[Beth T.]

The gingerbread house is the one for me.

[Beth T.]

The gingerbread house is the one for me.

[Beth T.]

The gingerbread house is the one for me.

[Beth T.]

The gingerbread house is the one for me.

[Beth T.]

The gingerbread house is the one for me.

[Beth T.]

The gingerbread house is the one for me.

[Kathryn Knox]

Hi! Hard to choose. I like them all but keep going back to the Ornament. Thanks for this chance.