great granny sew along & giveaway

Hello and Happy Monday! 

Welcome to the final installment of the Great Granny Squared Sew Along with Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet and Fat Quarter Shop.  If you've been sewing along, you know the drill - I've got photos of this week's project, which is a ton of fun to make by the way - and a link to your homework PDF, as well as a copy of Lori's new book to give away to one of you. :)

The last thing you need to make for this quilt - but certainly not the least - is the Label Block. 

It's a whimsical change from the traditionally little label we so often associate with quilts - and it has a blank square in the middle of the block for you to customize with whatever embroidery design you like. 

Lori's book has lovely label ideas and embroidery templates.  I started my stitched square with Lori's floral motif and then did a little designing of my own.

Since I don't need a quilt label at present I took another idea from Lori's book - adding a border to my block - and turned it into a zippered cushion cover.

Not surprisingly, one of my girls requested it for her room in our new house.  So what about the other girl?  Well, this block is so quick and easy that I didn't need any arm-twisting whatsoever to whip up another one ...

For those of you who don't embroider - I know you're out there ;) - try adding a little ribbon to the center square as an alternative to stitching.

(A few extra details on the back of a cushion is never a bad thing.)

For more inspiration, check out my labelling partners over at Pink Penguin and Lily's Quilts.  And remember to add your photos to the Great Granny Squared Flickr Page to be entered for the weekly prize.

Without further ado, I'd like to give away a copy of this beautiful book, which is page after page of gorgeous photography, inspiring designs and easy-to-follow patterns.  If you'd like a chance to win, leave a comment on this post (not an email) telling me if you are a labeller, a non-labeller, or - like me - a labeller with good intentions who doesn't always get around to it. 

This giveaway is open to all and closes Sunday May 26th.  I'll announce the winner soon after.   Good luck to you!

Comments

[BillieBee]

Lab....with good intentions....:)

[Teri]

I have never labeled a quilt-- I should definitely start!

[Piroska]

I'm not a labeller, but would love to be, someday, when I get more organized. I love the pillows!

[Carla]

No, I don't label... I see few labels that I like on items... I don't mind them on the inside of things usually, but that's just something else I'd forget about! lol!!

[Valerie]

Absolutely! A "cute-pink" in ...comic sans... labeller!! Cheers for the excellent give-away.....Valerie :)

[Diane H]

I try I really do.

[Kelley]

Oh, SEW adorable!

Happy week,
Kelley~

[Corina]

I'm a labeller with good intentions too, but sometimes I forget! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
~Corina

[Beth T.]

I am one of the well-intentioned, but my sweetheart is a stickler for labeling the quilts we give as gifts, so I'm getting better. Funny, though, he just wants the names of the recipients whereas I feel the creator's name belongs on the label, too--even both of our names, as the givers. So we work hard to get the wording just so. Now I need to start labeling the quilts that aren't being given away.

[Chris beresford]

You so inspire everyone! I am a label gal! It's not finished till I have it embroidered. Thanks for the chance to win. Good luck everyone.

[edith]

Labeller - at least I want to be. I haven't finished my first quilt yet, but I'm forever yelling at myself because I don't label and date things . . . then I have to go back and try to figure it out. So I want to label my quilts.
Your pillows are gorgeous, your girls are very lucky and will have the best decorated rooms :)

[jane d]

Awesome giveaway! I'm a labeler!

[Pat S]

I do label my quilts because I discovered some very old quilts at my Dad's home and I think one of his grandmothers made them but will never know since none were labeled! would love to win a copy of Lori's book and I do love the pillows you made!

[shelley]

saw your pretty pillow on beelori1's photo on Instagram....didn't even have to read whose work it was...your embroidery said it all!! very nicely done

[Robin M]

Love the pillows! Also love the Maison de Cosmo thread winders; where did you get those?

[Lynda]

I ALWAYS add a label! I had them custom made for me. They aren't embroidered, but the design on them was drawn by my adult daughter just for my labels. I absolutely love them!!

[Brenda]

I am a labeller with good intentions who doesn't always get around to it.

[Karen]

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't - depends on the project. The book looks just lovely, I would love it, my rabbit's foot is in my pocket and my fingers are crossed.

[Sonja]

I love labeling , it gives your handmade items a touch of Love
There so personalable .
I made a super cute quilt for my granddaughter . I them embroidered her name and I signed in Labeling
The pillows are so pretty Tge layout is too

[Sandy]

Love the blue pillow and would like to win your beautiful book.

[Barb]

I am definitely a labelled with good intentions!!!
Another wonderful inspiration from you - thanks!
Barb

[Anne Beier]

I am a labeler, and make my own. As always, thanks for the opportunity, Kristyne.

Best,
Anne
acbeier71@gmail.com

[Katherine Daven]

I am a labeler with good intentions. I love the pillows they are very sweet.

[Lynne Tilley]

I make the labels, and then attach them.... eventually..... I have a stack of the, and I will get around to it eventually. :) :) I would love love love this book. Ya'll are having way too much fun without me!

[Linda]

Do I label? I'd like to say Absolutly! Everything I make. But that would be more than stretching the truth. It is something I need to be more diligent in doing, as in the job is not compete unless it is labeled. Beautiful pillows. No pillows on the couch - just my dog.

[Melanie]

Your pillows are beautiful! Thanks for sharing and giving us a chance to win in your giveaway. I'm a labeler. I usually put a label in all my quilts, but not pillows or handbags I've made.

[Kathy E.]

I am most definitely a labeler with good intentions. Sometimes a label just doesn't look right on some projects.So I let it go. Then later I think I should have added one. Oh well!

[Sandy A in St. Louis]

I have recently turned in to a labeler. I didn't always label my quilts but after reading a few posts about lost quilts and how they were reunited with their makers due to a great label, I have been putting them on all of my projects

[Marcia]

Try to label everything! Sometimes get in a hurry! Love the book! And your pillows!

[barbara woods]

Would love to win, thanks

[Michelle]

I'm hoping to be a labeller once I actually make a quilt. I'm about to embark on my first mini so I'm hoping to pop a label on the back of it once I finish it! I love your pillows - of course!

[Linda Halcomb]

I have been a non-labeled but you are converting me! Lol Watch out, new projects, here comes the labeler!

[Margaret Parks]

Labeller, most of the time...

cheers
maggie

maggiemine42@gmail.com

[Gracey]

I am definitely a well-intentioned label wish-to-be ;) I love Lori Holt's labels! They're so cute

[Karen]

The cushions are beautiful !!! Good intentions - all the way ....ha!

[Kris Van Allen]

I am a former non-labeller, now turned labeller!

[SandraR]

I am not a labeller. Love the cushions!

[Kristy Wilkinson]

Well I always label my Project Linus quilts. I have labelled ones I give away for gifts but I don't always label my art quilts. I do take pictures of every quilt I make so I have that as a history. I made my first custom label when I did Lori Holt's Row-a-long and that was a lot of fun. She makes labels special! So I guess I like to label but don't always do it. Thanks for the darling pictures of your pillows and of course awesome details that you add. Always an inspiration. K-

[Sheryl]

I'm a labeller with good intentions. Lovely giveaway.

[Esther F.]

I try to label each project, but sometime one gets forgotten... Oops!
Your pillows are SEW darling!!!

[Lizzie]

I'm a labeler, with more or less good results! I have tried with plain cotton, qc in a contrasting color than the backing, linen edged with a blanket stitch, and squares of text print, that I write on with permanent ink and set with an iron. I'd love to design and order some "real labels" for occasions when I don't have the time or want it to look extra special. I do a lot of swaps, so what I Really need to do is order some cute visiting cards to tuck in with my swaps! Thanks for sharing a copy of this sought after book by Lori!!

[Anita]

I am a labeller with good intentions.

[Rhonda Desgranges]

I am a labeler with good intentions! I try to put them on projects that I am making as gifts. I am even worse when it comes to items we keep at home. Thanks for the chance to win!

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

[Aurea's Kitchen]

I am a labeller with really good intentions... I love the linen cushion cover.

[Lynn]

I want to be a labeller!

[Ana Sofia]

Love those pillows! (on to the top of my list)
I'm definitely a labeller with good intentions :)

[Lee]

What lovely work! Thank you for the inspiration and I am hands down a labeler with good intentions!

[Janice]

I am a labeler with good intentions...I always sew labels on the quilts I make for others, but never for the quilts I make for myself :( Love your blog, I'm always inspired! Thanks for the chance to win Lori's book!

[wendy]

I'm a non-labeller with good intentions! My next quilt... honest!

[Janis]

Yes I label! I take an easy way, making labels on printable fabric using fun fonts :)