‘Tis the season for a giveaway and other stuff

‘Tis the time to seize the season. I love the time from Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s because it’s family time and it’s quilting time. So, let’s celebrate with some quilting giveaways. I am kicking off December by giving away the very mini but festive little quilt pictured above. I whipped this little top up this evening and will hand quilt it over the upcoming long weekend and will give it to one lucky blog friend on December 1 to kick off the Christmas season. Leave me a comment on this post between now and midnight on November 30. I’ll put everyone’s name in the cyber hat (a.k.a. the random number generator) and pick the winner on Wednesday, December 1. I will mail anywhere in the world. To get an idea of the finished mini quilt see the photo below of my first version of this little cutie.


You will call me a slow starter if you’ve seen Kathie’s blog lately. But, I have finally gotten moving on my red and shirting Irish Chain. I found more yardage of the Seneca shirtings fabric pictured on this post and produced these blocks this past Sunday. I am not sure how big to make this quilt so we’ll see how things progress. I am totally loving the fabrics in this project.


Finally, I appliqued these butterflies onto a block about 8 years ago and that’s as far as I got. While cleaning up some clutter this evening, I happened upon the block and decided to make another mini from it since the “big” quilt just isn’t happening. So, I chopped the block into four pieces, added some sashing and will also add a border. Hopefully, the addition of some hand quilting will transform an orphan block into a wall hanging that will be the perfect gift for my butterfly-loving sister-in-law.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone (because we all can be thankful) in case I don’t make it back to blog land between now and Thursday. I am looking forward to the things I enjoy this year — connecting with quilters and actually quilting — and plan on having some more festive giveaways during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Check back!

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32 Comments

  1. Oh, your butterflies are just so lovely. I have seen Kathie's quilt. Red and white are such a classic combination.
    thanks for a chance to win your little quilt.

  2. Taryn,

    You have inspired me to start making my own small quilts to have a wall displayed with them. This would be a lovely way for me to start out. Thank you for all of the inspiration that you give by sharing your work and ideas!

  3. Love the mini! I am looking forward to seeing the Irish Chain come along, it's a favorite pattern of mine. That's so great that you're making lemonade with your orphan block, I'm sure your SIL will be pleased! Have a lovely Thanksgiving!!

  4. Your little mini is adorable! I like the quilted little one too. Your Irish chain quilt is looking beautiful. I really must make a red and white quilt soon.

  5. I'd love to win your adorable little creation!!

    Your Irish Chain is fantastic. Red and white is so classic and perfect to be piecing around Christmas.

    I like the butterfly quilt as a wallhanging. I'm sure your sil will cherish it.

    Happy Thanksgiving!!

  6. I have been watching Kathie's progress and glad to see how your quilt is coming along. Oh, if I only had time for one more project…I would be tempted to start my own. What a adorable giveaway..I would love to win! Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

  7. What an adorable quilt! Love reproductions!

    Kathie's blog is wonderful and that Irish chain is great. I'm gonna make me one one of these days….

  8. Oh! And the butterflies looks like they are a well preserved discovery:) Love them too. Does this count as a second opportunity in the draw? Didn't think so… grin …

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