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

[Tess Wentz]

What a delightful opportunity! Thanks so much! My favorite is the Christmas tree because it provides an infinite variety of ways to decorate it. What a CUTE wall hanging!

[Lisi]

My favorite it the block with the tree.

[Pamela]

I love the colors of this collection. It is delightful! I love the scalloped edge. Its is perfectly Christmas. I love all the blocks, but I love the sleigh the most.

[Lisa S.]

I really like the candy cane block but can't say I dislike any of them. They're all beautiful.

[Kathy J]

I love the sleigh block!

[Nicole Sender]

I really like the gingerbread house.

[Cecilia]

I like them all, but the lollipop is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Karen]

I like both the sled and the gingerbread house.

[Pam]

I love your block, especially with the cute little buttons! My favorite block is the sleigh. Thanks for sharing!

[Gloriajean Penny]

love the entire quilt, but my favorite block is the lollipop block. I love the colors

[Billie C.]

I like the Candy Cane block. It's cute and who doesn't like candy canes! I can see it used in a variety of ways.

[Saskia]

My favorite block is Santas Sleigh, but the whole design is so lovely.

[Karen at A Glimpse Into My Reveries]

What a darling BOM! I think my favorite one is the lollipop!

[Alexandra Belikova]

The cabin is my favorite

[Alesya]

The Candy Cane is my favorite!!!

[AnneMarie]

I love the house block. :)

[Jan Richards]

I like the sleigh block the best. Thanks for a chance to win this
gift certificate.

[Béatrice]

The cute lollipop :)

[Lea Anne]

The gingerbread house !

[Rita S.]

Love both the lollipop and the sled. Can't decide between the two ... LOL!!

Thanks for the chance to win!!

[Teresa@AureasKitchen]

The candy cane block is gorgeous!!!

[Jill]

Adorable. Hard to pick a favorite block. The overall design is well balanced. Love the sashing fabric. If I were to pick a favorite today, it would be the sleigh.

[Gina S.]

I like the lollipop the best.

[Becky S]

Pretty quilt! I think the candy cane is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Jackie Thompson]

It has to be the gingerbread house!

[sandy miller]

I think out of all these "sew" adorable blocks mine favorite would be the gingerbread house!

[laura H]

The lollipop, love it.

[Ruth Griffeth]

I love the Christmas Stocking but the Bell is a close second. This is such a great giveaway!

[Shannon M.]

I love the candy cane!! Great quilt kit!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

[Kristine R.]

I love the gingerbread house the most :)

[Veronika b]

The lollipop! But they are all so lovely and work so well together it was hard deciding!

[Carolyn Armstrong]

My favourite (Canadian spelling) block is the Christmas tree - reminds me of those seen in children's Christmas storybooks I read with my family several decades ago.

[Susan]

Oh, that little wreath is so cute!

[Cindy A.]

Picking one block as a favorite is a hard choice. I think I'll go with my first impression though and say the gingerbread house. If I could only make one block and have to be satisfied with just the one, I think I'd be most satisified with that sweet little house. I think this is one pattern I'm going to have to check into more closely. Thanks so much for sharing it!

[Susan]

Love the idea of laser cut applique, sew much easier. I love the sleigh, reminds me of having fun in the snow.

[Marji]

Love the stocking and red-and-white lollipop. All are cute.

[Jan S]

There's just something about a Christmas bell that I like, so that's my favorite.

[Mary]

All the blocks are absolutely adorable. Shabby does a good job of designing quilts. The stocking then the candy cane and all the rest. Hard to choose one.

[Michelle]

The lolly and candy cane! So cute!

[Shirley Clark]

They are all so cute! Seeing the wreath block up close makes it even cuter!

[Jenelle Boxberger]

I like the candy cane and wreath. Lovely and fun quilt. Thanks

[Jenelle Boxberger]

I like the candy cane and wreath. Lovely and fun quilt. Thanks

[Jenelle Boxberger]

I like the candy cane and wreath. Lovely and fun quilt. Thanks

[Bjk]

I love the gingerbread house! Thank you for the chance to win!

[bernie]

If I HAVE to choose just one, it would be the gingerbread house.

[john hutchens]

I like the candy cane block

[Beverly]

Perhaps the sleigh would be a favorite. As always, your work is beautiful Kristyne.
May need to order up that kit. I love Shabby Fabrics.

[Kathleen]

Such a pretty quilt. I love the wreath and the sleigh, but really, they are all so lovely.
Very Christmasy! : )

[Lisa E]

I really like the lollipop (middle of the bottom row), but all of them are very cute. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Marti]

I am loving the bell and sleigh blocks, I adore the tiny jingle bells on the sleigh. All the blocks are wonderful so it is difficult to pick a favorite.