Winner- Rachel @ http://rachel-griffith.blogspot.com/
"This is a time for reflection as well as celebration.
As you look back on the past year and all that has taken place in your life,
Remember each experience for the good that has come of it and for the knowledge you have gained.
Remember the efforts you have made and the goals you have reached.
Remember the love you have shared and the happiness you have brought.
Remember the laughter, the joy, the hard work, and the tears.
And as you reflect on the past year, also be thinking of the new one to come.
Because most importantly, this is a time of new beginnings and the celebration of life."
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
The Winner and
*Whirl Into Winter Giveaway*
Picture added at the bottom
I've been busy and non-stop since before Christmas and I hope to slow down now. My friend Jeanie and I had a booth in Dallas with Antiques and we closed it this week. It's sad for us to end this part of the adventure, due to the economy. She lives in Dallas and I'm 5 hours away, but we hope to still stay in touch. It was a lot of hard work, but we had so much laughter that went on, when the two of us got together the hard work was just looked over (except when we couldn't walk cause our feet hurt so much).
Now for the New Year, I pray that everyone has a great year to come their way.
Time for New Beginnings. . . . . . . . . . .
Taylor Addison, Blue Mountain Arts, 1989
"This is a time for reflection as well as celebration.
As you look back on the past year and all that has taken place in your life,
Remember each experience for the good that has come of it and for the knowledge you have gained.
Remember the efforts you have made and the goals you have reached.
Remember the love you have shared and the happiness you have brought.
Remember the laughter, the joy, the hard work, and the tears.
And as you reflect on the past year, also be thinking of the new one to come.
Because most importantly, this is a time of new beginnings and the celebration of life."
"The winner of the magazines is-Drum Roll Please---"
Janet @ Idaho Quilter-congratulations!!!
I'm off to email Janet and I'm sure she can use the magazines to read living up North.
*Last I just found out about Debi's Whirl Into Winter Giveaway*
Click on icon to go to her giveaway blog and read all about it.
I guess I've been getting on the computer and getting off to fast and didn't read about this event. I'll be giving away the 6 magazines again, fabric and patterns to help keep you busy for the winter months ahead. I'll post a picture of it all tomorrow. Sorry my camera is full. You can post here or anytime on a post after this one. Just let me know what your goal is for the oncoming year. Here is the picture of the fabric-fat quarters cut, book-Vintage Style Quilts, apron pattern and the 6 new magazines listed in post below will be in the giveaway. I thought this fabric could be used for the upcoming projects for Christmas next year.
I will be back soon to show the pictures of the new projects I'm working on.
158 comments:
Congratulations Janet!!!! Best wishes to you Bonnie for 2009!!!!
Bonnie,
Thanks for visiting my blog. I have a goal and it is to take a "sort-of sabbatical in January and February" of this year. I do lots of family stuff, volunteer and just feel the need to take some time to focus on my patterns, some exhibit plans/programs, and "just me" time. Now I'm going back to read some of your blog! Enter me please in your drawing. :-)
My first and foremost goal for this year is to lose 30 pounds before my daughter's wedding in May.
Happy New Year :) My goal for this next year is to become a better sewer. I want to make my first quilt, and I'm very excited about it! :)
My goal is to learn how to quilt! Happy New Year!
maumauisginger (at) gmail (dot) com
My goal is to get better at machine quilting. I have a lot to learn.
My top goal is to make a quilt for my Quilt Guild Challenge. It has to be finished by Mid-April...
Happy New Year!!!
I hope you will be able to relax soon. My goal is to continue to finish the UFO's on my list. Hope you reach your goals in 2009.
My goal is to finish up some of the projects that I started last year.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com
My goal is to finish Nana's wallhanging so that I can start and FINISH a quilt for my own bed.
ebandit AT hotmail Dot Com
my goal is to complete that monster of a list i posted on my blog today.
tehehe.
:D
thanks for hosting.
My goal is to get my stash under control. I need to sort and organize and I want to cut out strips and squares so I can make some quick scrap quilts for project Linus.
Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)
You are one busy gal...
Lose weight, and finish my UFO's and to do one project and finish it before going on to another...hummm we will see.
American Samoa rates are the same as US rates...just so you will know.
I am new to quilting and trying to learn as much as I can.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I plan to work on some of my projects from 2008. Some of them were left over from 2007 even!!! Happy New Year.
Bonnie I'm going to finish at least one UFO every month - I'm going to take pictures of them and post a list on my sidebar. Maybe that will get me started and committed! blessings, marlene
I would love to win your giveaway.
I would love to complete some UFO's hanging around my sewing area.
crangellaw@yahoo.com
lqs-ohmy.blogspot.com
My goal is to branch out in my quilting, try new things!
My goal is to finish some of the numerous BOM"S I have. They are all started but none finished! Thanks for entering me in your drawing!
My goal for 2009 is to finish the 2 tops that I have done--that is to hand quilt them. Then I want to finish the top I am working on now. Come visit my blog--I am also hosting a give away.
Karen in IN
merrylittlequilter.blogspot.com
hillk0306@yahoo.com
My goal for 2009 is to simplify my lifestyle(clear out the excess stuff) and finish some of my works in progress!
I would love to win this giveaway. I'm glad you added your name to the whirling list! My goal for this year is to finish my unfinished projects...that's a tall order.
ruthrberkeatyahoodotcom
HappyNewYear! All of the give-a-ways are soooo nice. Sure would Love to win at least 1. My goal is to learn and perfect machine quilting. NanaBarto@aol.com
I have several goals for the new year and one of them is to work on my needlework and sewing more and to get some of those projects made that I've been wanting to make forever. I've been in the process of cleaning my sewing room--one step in making this happen. LOL! I even plan to make up "kits" of the projects I want to do, so I'll have projects ready and waiting! Happy New Year and Happy Stitching!
Cathy :)
Happy New Year! My goal is to remember this idea and put it into action....People won't remember what you said or what you did but they will remember how you made them feel. Thanks for entering me in your giveaway. Hope your life slows down a bit. Karleen rtnkt@charter.net
Happy New Year! My goal is to make at least one quilt project a month.
Happy New Year, please enter me in your wonderful giveaway. My goal - is to complete one quilt a month and do something with all the orphan block (you can only make so many potholders.)
Happy New Year Bonnie, my aim is to try and complete as many Dear Jane blocks as I can.Love to be in the draw for your giveaway. Regards Lyn
Happy New Year from Australia!
My goals for 2009 are simple...quilt more...quilt more...quilt more!
Deborah @ Comfort Joy Designs
comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com
comfortjoydesigns{AT}gmail{DOT}com
happy New Years!
My goal is to finish all the quilts I have fabric for right now before we move in August!
Please enter me in the drawing! I would love magazines! thanks!
My goal is to have my studio fully functioning this year and to get going on a bunch of different craft ideas I have the supplies for, but haven't done anything with!
Sherri
sewangelic@sbcglobal.net
My goals are to have more patience and to be kinder to Me!
Happy New Year Bonnie!
My goal for 2009 is to do more quilting. I want to make at least one big quilt, not only small projcets as i have done till now.
Happy new Year from Norway!
My goal is to sew more and quilt more. Thanks for a chance to win.
Happy Belated New Years Bonnie ~ Lynn
my goal for 2009 is to finish all unfinished projects BEFORE starting to many more and to sew sew sew.. Thank you for entering me in your blog. Please add me to your blog if you like mine.
I also have a give a way on mine from the Winter Whirl.
I am giving a way a yo yo maker and 100 fabric circles.
Thank you Chris
http://www.welovequilting.com/blog
http://www.welovequilting.com
The giveaway sounds great! Please enter my name. Thanks.
Happy New Year Bonnie, I adore the photo of the little one at the blackboard, too cute. I started off the year by pinning out a quilt that's been nagging at me for some months now and I also took the plunge and started a faith base blog. Lots to look forward to this year.
Happy New Year! My goal for 2009 is to do better balancing my time between what I "need" to do and "want" to do. I like the term "goal" much better than "resolution" :)
my goal for this year is to make and complete my second quilt, I recently finished my first quilt! Please enter me, Thank You!
Stacey
luv2knit@roadrunner.com
My quilty goal for the new year is to finish my UFO's before starting any new projects.
My main goal for 2009 is to get my high blood pressure under control, because if I don't, I won't be able to accomplish any of my OTHER goals. As for quilty goals, I want to pick out a certain number of books and magazines (not sure how many yet) and make at least one thing from each of them. I'd love to win your prize and maybe those magazines would help me achieve my goal!!! Hope you visited my Jan. 1 post on my blog for my giveaway info, also.
I would like to enter your giveaway. One of my goals for 2009it to finish quilt projects started years ago while starting some new ones...of course, all the while taking time to blog and comment more frequently. Best wishes!
I resolve to not join any more online swaps until I have my past swap blocks sewn up! This was last year's resolve as well....I had too many grandchildren born, so make them quilts rather than finish these ufos...but this year will be different! THanks for participating in the giveaway...more eyecandy to inspire!
My goal is to be brave enough to try making things I think I can't. Thanks for having this giveaway! Happy New Year! :0)
My one resolution this year is to get all of my UFO's finished.
My goal for this year is to organize my sewing and craft area. Also to declutter other areas of my house.
Thanks for entering me in your drawing.
lraetaylor@gmail.com
My goal is to make this a year of quilting, to learning new quilting skills and actually complete a few quilts.
My goal is to finish a bunch of ufo's and use up my stash so I can start over. Happy new year.
My goal is to finish all the center blocks of my Dear Jane quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.
My goal is to clean my sewing room enough to be able to move around in it. Please enter me in your drawing.
My goal for 2009 is to use more of my stash than I bring in. Happy New Year.
my goal is to learn how to freemotion quilt on my Bernina 440 in 2009.
My goal is to use 50 yards more fabric than I buy.
My goal for the year is to laugh more, enjoy life more, sew more, just enjoy living!
Thanks for participating in this give-away! Have a great weekend!
Bonnie, sit take a load off for a bit!;-)
One of my goals is to get my online shop opened!! I have others as well, just hope I can get as much dome as I THINK I can...;-)
Happy New Year Hugs,
Lola
First I wish you a happy new year . Please give my name to the give away box.
I like to finish a couple of Ufos. I joined a group to do so.
Greeting Guilitta from Germany
I want to spend more time in my sewing room and get several quilts finished this year.
libertythreads@charter.net
Happy New Year! My plan is to tackle a new UFO each month. There's certainly plenty to choose from around here.
Count me in on the give-away! My goal for 2009? Oh, there are several. I think the first is to simply survive winter. LOL. If I manage that, I hope to buy elephant ear bulbs this year for the garden.
Hi! I have one goal for the new year, to finish one quilt before starting another. I have a list posted on my blog. I did give myself a little leeway and allow swaps. lol
My goal for 2009 is to get healthy again. That means eating right, exercising, and losing weight. That is a big goal, but I need to do it. Please enter me in your drawing. Winona
My goal is to buy our first house this year and to finish at least one quilt.
sras7508 at gmail dot com
My goal for this year is to actually get into my sewing room and do more sewing. It seems that there are always other priorities getting in the way.
Thanks for the opportunity to win.. Love your blog. My goal is to finish up some UFO's this year, there's lot in my pile.
Happy New Year!!! I want to get started and finish a beautiful quilt for DD#1's wedding coming in October :-) Kathie k.bugbee@att.net
My goal is to finish quilts for my boys and one for my soon to be adopted nephew (I'll be teaching a friend how to quilt at the same time with that one!).
Count me in on your drawing.
My goal is to finish any quilt I begin before starting another. Thanks for taking part in the giveaway. Happy New Year!
kathi
What a wonderful give-away!
My goal for this year is to be more creative and get into my craft/sewing room more.
Thanks for entering me in the give-away! It's wonderful.
~ Julie
One of my many goals is to finish atleast 1 WIP a month. I hope you visited my blog as I am having a giveaway too for the WIW!
One of my goals is to be creative every day.
Very nice prize! Thank you for the opportunity to enter your draw.
Cindy
creativecards@shaw.ca
My goal is to once again try to get the hang of free motion quilting. I've said this before -- so I'm hoping 2009 may be the year I succeed.
Great prizes...my goal for 2009 is to make better use of my time.
My goal is to finish my hexagon quilt!!!
I'd love to be in your draw please ...
Cheers,
Joy :o)
Hello!!! Happy New Year!!!! I have several goals. One of which is to blog more often. I also hope to lose a few pounds that have found me and just get maybe 5 UFOs done in the next year. Thank you for the give away.
My goal is to learn to quilt. I start taking a class tomorrow and I'm so excited! I can't wait to make a quilt for my 3 month old son!!!
To get out of the house and start walking 30 minutes a day
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
One of my goals is to turn my son's crib set into a twin quilt for him. He keeps asking me to make a blanket for him and I'm determined to do it!
la_rubicita at yahoo dot com
It's so fun to find new blogs via this giveaway.
My goal for this year is to baste up and finish the stack of tops that has been sitting in my sewing room for a while (hopefully before I start *more* quilts) and to make some small scale doll quilts.
Thanks for the giveaway!
threeundertwo[at]hotmail[dt]com
Wow, that puppy fabric is adorable! My goal is to remember everyone's birthdays and anniversaries and send cards! They slip by so fast, but hopefully not this year!
Please enter me in your winter giveaway - my goal is to complete 6 quilts this year and see at least 1 made for grownups non-animated movie!
i would love to win this! my email is codiandtim@gmail.com and my blog is deathbydenim.blogspot.com
my resolution is to finish a quilt this year
My "quilty" goal is to finish the "Snowman in the Woods" quilt. It involves some paper piecing, which I've never done before. But, practice makes perfect, right?
Happy New Year!
rachel21mac@gmail.com
Nice giveaway items!
My goal for 2009 is to machine quilt and bind 4 of my quilt tops.
jeri.mihm@sbcglobal.net
Hi and Happy New Year.
My goal for this year is to make a double wedding ring quilt for our 25th wedding anniversary in October...don't even have the fabric yet!!!!
cheers Julz
I love that fabric -- I have a small piece of it that I bought a few years back. My goal this year is to learn how to use the sewing machine so I can actually make an apron instead of just drooling over the ones other people have made. Thanks for doing the giveaway!
ONe of my goals is to learn free-motion quilting. I'll start small with stippling and work my way to the feathers I really want to do!
Have a great year
myzbarb(at)yahoo(dot)com
My goal is to finish the Stone House project so I can have my sewing room and finally start some projects.
http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/
djsloan1953@yahoo.com
My goal is to complete at least ONE quilt project per month. Now, that said, we all know that beginning isn't necessarily finishing. Wish me luck!
Goal? To GET a stash! Thanks for the giveaway.
Well, if we all keep our goal promises there will be a lot of UFO & Stash busting going on in 2009. Add me to the list of Promise'rs!
Finished the base of a Scrappy Quilt I started the day after Christmas this morning. Now for the borders & quilting!!
My goal for 2009 is to make the whole year "The Year of the Quilts". I intend to find more time to enjoy my hobby! Thanks for including me in your great drawing! Regina
My quilt resolution is to finish an UFO each month!
Warm winter wishes!
doni @ Oregon coast
Personal goal - get in shape cuz I'm turning 50! Quilty goal - use as much stash fabric as possible and buy less. Happy New Year! shaunsnews@hotmail.com
my goal for this year is to complete 2 quilts!
texan_michael(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
I have 2 goals. One is to complete all of my UFOs and the other is to learn to use my serger (and adjust the tension).
super congrats to all!
I'm planning on making my first quilt from my daughter's outgrown baby clothes! So excited about it! :) Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
Lindsey
ladyufshalott at yahoo.com
My goal is to get my first patterns and my little web shop ready.
My goal is to read my Bible and journal each day. On a artistic note--I'd like to enjoy sewing & other craft--that use up what I already have (stashbust). I hope to win the lovely fabric, patterns and magazines. Angie
Thanks for the chance to win this cool giveaway. My goal this year is to finish projects before starting new ones. LynnOsborne[at]verizon[dot]net
Great giveaway. My goal for 2009 is to improve my machine quilting. It always gets put on the back burner for some reason so I am going to put it at the front. Please enter my name and thanks for participating. Dusty911@telus.net
My goal for 2009 is to create at least 5 new patterns for my quilt pattern business. Have a Blessed and Happy New Year!
My goal is to finish at least 3 UFOs by spring. That's when gardening starts to compete with quilting for my time . . .
Happy New Year.
One of my goals this year is to actually finish the quilting on the first quilt I made 6 years ago.
Hi Bonnie :)
Congratulations to the winner!
Happy New year to you too :)
rue
Your prizes are awesome! I'm so glad I found your blog. I agree with the idea of taking it easy for a while after the holiday hooha. My goal for this year is to segue into designing and making an art quilt. Happy New Year to all.
My goal for the year is to make items all year long so that everyone on my 2009 Christmas list will get something handmade...
I've already begun...
Would LOVE to be entered for your drawing :o)
Very nice giveaway stash!!
Goal for the new year..make my son his graduation quilt, and my second son a queen sized log cabin quilt, and my 3rd son an I-spy twin quilt.
Goal- To make one quilt a month
well this year i love to get in to makeing some things and well just haveing a good time doing it any how i just found your blog to day please enter me infor this thanks
I amnot sure if I signed up....if not...count me in, Bonnie! Thanks.
My goal is to finish a quilt for my bed. I always make quilts for my granddughters but now it's my turn. Nice prizes! Thanks!!!!!
judyk2310@sbcglobal.net
I would love to win this--thanks for the chance! My goal for the new year is to organize and get ready for our little boy due in april! Thanks!
lindagregsmith(at)gmail(dot)com
Happy New Year! Please enter me in your drawing. My quilting goals for 2009 are easy, since I only just started quilting: I need to finish my daughter's quilt, make roman shades to match, then do the same for my son's room; then start on one of the several that are already brewing in my mind! At first I thought this was my midlife crisis, but I'm finding that lots of folks are affected this way once they start to quilt!
Thanks for your blog; I visit it regularly and always enjoy it.
my goal? trying machine applique
Goal, wanting to learn how to quilt. I plan on taking a class this year. I hope I can do it.
My goal this year is to quilt a little every week.
Heather
jwagner3 at twcny.rr.com
Your giveaway fabric is just too cute! I hope I win it! One goal for this year is to complete either a mystery quilt or a BOM quilt.
MGM
Oh, my gosh, this is my first venture into give aways and I am overwhelmed. Your blog is fantabulous. And, to have the Association playing. Take me down memory lane, won't you? I met the guys my senior year of high school. Of course, that year is a secret.
My goal is to become very involved in my community through joining three Chambers of Commerce, and I just became a City Councilwoman.
Happy New year, I look forward to following you.
LRalpacas@comcast.net
Goal? I just want to quilt more, that is all. No work, just fun! Thanks for a chance to win and I will be back to visit
my goal is to make a bunch of runners this year--one for every month and one for every family member....WHEW!!!!
lindanuts@yahoo.com
Bonnie, I have 15 ufo's on my list and gave myself til June to finish as many as I can. That's the goal, now to go get busy. Love your prizes~
Bonnie, I have 15 ufo's on my list and gave myself til June to finish as many as I can. That's the goal, now to go get busy. Love your prizes~
my goal for the coming year - to enjoy the important things more(my family & friends) and worry about everything else less.
To worry a whole lot less, and quilt a whole lot more. Happy 2009:)
Hi please enter me in your bog give a way. My goal for 2009 is to get in better shape. Thanks Sandy
sandybun43@gmail.com
My goal for this year is to eat heathier and lose some weight! Hope I can accomplish it!!
My goal for 2009 is to be as healthy and happy as I can be!
My goal for this year is to keep on learning quilting skills - and to make two quilts for my grandsons.
Happy 2009!
Hi and Happy New Year! My goal is to become more physically fit and CONCENTRATE on finishing as many UFOs as possible.
Thanks for the giveaway. I think one of my goals is to finish some stuff I started.
My goal is to try and get to bed before 2am, so I can get up earlier (before 1/2 the day is done), and get something done in the sewing room..
What a nice give-a-way.. thank you for your generosity.
Carol
My goal is to finish some of the unfinished projects in my sewing room and to learn to hand quilt.
My goal is to finish the quilt for my bed.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
One of my goals is to finish a wall hanging for my sister. Thanks for participating!
I have a bevy of goals first is to get into my graduate school of choice second to get fit third is to get a better job and fourth find free time so I can enjoy new things such as quilting and pick up old things such as my crocheting Happy New Year!
My goal for 2009 is to walk the Camino de Santiago with my daughter!
Thanks for this great give-away!
Dagmar from Germany
I'd like to learn to free motion quilt and finish some quilts.
My goal is patience - to learn to machine quilt my own quilts. - Oh, and 20 pounds off for my daughter's wedding in April. Thank you for the opportunity. Dee - jessibir@hickorytech.net
Great giftie. Thank you for sharing. I am hostessing also. My goal is to get better. I have alot of health issues.
My goal for the new year is to be more organized and finish more projects.
Theresa N
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
Happy New Year!
mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com
My goal is to make as many quilts from stash as possible.
my goal is to continue losing weight and being super creative.
Marlene
Great giveaway prizes!! Thanks for including me in the drawing. My goal is not very original, but I plan to make a serious dent in my UFO stash! I hope to finish 10-15 old projects in 2009.
My goal for 2009 is to make more quilts!
One of my goals is to make a quilt with a scalloped border.
Thanks for the interesting blog and great giveaway ! I'll be back to read more.
Beth
My goal is to use a lot of the stash I already have... and get my sewing room organized.
I still want to finish my purple quilt, and that's my goal for this year!
My goal is to organize my sewing studio--and keep it that way!
What a nice giveaway! I would like to enter. I am a beginner quilter, and I would like to finish a couple of nice stuff next year.
Regards, Kornelia
My goal, to make a queen sized quilt for my bed. This would be a really big accomplishment for me...fingers crossed and hoping. Thanks for the give-away
finish quilt for mom, finish quilts from block swaps, and make quilts for new grand baby who is on the way!! warmheartthunder@yahoo.com
Good thing I looked! I could have sworn I commented but sure can't find it. Congrats!
Greetings! My goal of course is UFO's and I have to learn to stipple quilt, I love the look of it but have been afraid to try.
DianeH
laura84watt@gmail.com
How did I miss this until now??? I read your blog everytime you post! Would love to be entered in the drawing :o)
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