*cheering*
I made it!
ONE HUNDRED POSTS!
And I didn't even have to come up with filler content. Who knew I was so verbose? (Well, maybe my husband, lol!)
To commemorate the occasion, I've spruced up my blog. You guys can finally see the logo that's been decorating my buttons. In addition, there's a give-away!
Drumroll, please...
You, yes, YOU, have the chance to win this mini-quilt made by yours truly. I call it "Exuberance".
A close-up of the metallic thread quilting:
I love it! I loved it back when I came up with the idea, and started buying fabrics over a year ago. I'm still collecting batiks, actually, because I want to do a bed-sized one for myself, just without the metallic thread. Methinks that would be a little scratchy for sleeping.
But I digress, again. I'm good at that.
This is the classic and ever popular Double Wedding Ring, done up almost entirely in batiks. The solid is Kona Charcoal. I've quilted it with a combination of black silk thread and a multicolored metallic. It will all be done on my trusty Bessie, a Brother PC-210.
I'm attempting my first pieced binding, as you can see from the pictures. I promise, I will totally have this done by the time I send this off to the lucky winner. (Another batch of firsts for me: first use of metallic thread, first use of silk thread, first double layer of batting, first pieced binding, first give-away...) Work kept getting in the way of my self-imposed deadline... Darn that having to pay the bills thing!
A small warning for those of you wanting to win this quilt... If you are allergic to cats, you may want to reconsider entering. I have three cats, and, well, they're magnetically attracted to my quilts. I will wash this quilt, and once done with being photographed, it will be put into a large Ziploc bag. Still, I feel I should warn you.
You have several ways to enter:
1.) Become a follower of my blog, and leave a comment. For the purposes of this contest, adding me to your Google reader does not count. Use the Followers widget in the sidebar on the right.
2.) If you are already a follower, leave a comment to that effect.
3.) Blog about this give-away on your own blog, and leave a comment with a link to your post about it.
4.) Post about this give-away on your facebook page, and leave a comment with a link to it.
5.) Put my blog in your blogroll or blog list on your sidebar, and leave a comment linking to your blog.
6.) And for a bit of impishness on my part, your last chance for an entry is to email me privately at greycatgiveaways [at] hotmail [dot] com, and tell me which batik was used a grand total of ONCE in the top of this mini-quilt. Leave a comment saying that you've e-mailed me. (This one I will be verifying against my e-mail account, so be sure to use the same e-mail address linked to your comment.)
Here are pictures of each individual quadrant, to give everyone a fighting chance at finding that one batik:
That's five chances to enter! FIVE! Please ensure that each entry is a separate comment. I'll be choosing a winner via random number generator, so if you follow that simple guideline, you'll have a better chance at winning. (**DISCLAIMER - Due to the manner in which blogger displays comments, which is 200 to a page, the coding for the numbering system restarts the numbering with each page. So, if your comment is on page 2, add 200 to the number shown by your comment, or 400 if you're on page three, and so on and so forth.)
Here's a picture of my son giving the quilt the sweetheart seal of approval before it's even done:
I will be posting the winner on October 15, 2010, along with the rest of the bloggers participating in the Fall into Fall Quilter's Blog Give-Away. I will give the winner one week to contact me with their mailing information. If contact is not made, a new winner will be selected via random number generator, and the cycle will begin anew.
And, just to share a little something else... Today is my husband's and my sixth wedding anniversary. That's right. Six years ago today, the poor man got stuck with me permanently. I love you, JohnPaul, and I look forward to many more anniversaries to come!
UPDATE:
Anyway... The random number generator gave me this:
...which means that the winning comment was:
Congratulations, Brooke! And to answer your question, this actually a fairly easy quilt to make. The curves are actually very gentle, so it's just a matter of finding your centers (easy with the notches from you GO! die) and taking your time. Keep your eye on this blog. Somewhere in the last couple of weeks in January, I'll be starting a Double Wedding Ring Quilt-Along.
E-mail me at gyrmalcyn [dot] go [go] pop {at} gmail [dot] com with your shipping information, and I'll get this quilt by the end of the week. I still have to wash and photograph the final product, but I should be doing that tomorrow evening.
Actually, working on finishing up the binding was part of my Friday Night Sew-in project. I did a lot of "unsewing" taking the binding off, and then figuring out where I'd gone wrong.
And, for those of you who are curious, the batik that was used just once:
103 comments:
This one stunning quilt that you have created for yourself. I have made the wedding quilt and it is a challenging quilt to piece- yours is particularly beautiful with the black and the batiks. Your winner is going to be thrilled to to chosen as its owner. Thank you for such a terrific opportunity.
Regards from a Western Canadian quilter,
Anna
http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/
I have become a follower of yours- Congratulations on reaching 100 posts- I soon will have reached the same milestone.
Regards,
Anna
I also have added you to my blog roll.
You can find it here:
http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/
Regards,
Anna
congrats on 100 posts! and happy anniversary!
i've been a follower for a while now, and i think the miniquilt is beautiful!!!! i'd be a liar if i said i didn't want it to live on my wall!!!
i sent an email with my guess to the solitary fabric...
Very nice quilt. Love the black background. Very stunning. I am now a follower.
Congratulations on your anniversary, Jeanne! I've blogged about your giveaway here:
http://piecemealquilts.wordpress.com/2010/10/02/gorgeous-giveaway/
I've been a follower for a bit, and just today added my blogroll to my shiny-new blog! That quilt is absolutely gorgeous.
And happy anniversary!
Congratulations on your anniversary and 100 posts. Both are exciting.
I'm a new follower as Renee G.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
I have become a follower, The color selection for this quilt is stunning.
I have added you to my blogroll.
Happy Anniversary! That is one stunning quilt. So generous of you to give it away. I would love it, cat hair and all!
I'm a new follower. How was this to make? I've got the GO die and am hoping to make this as a king size quilt for my Brother next year. I have cats too so no issue in giving it a home here!
For that piece I'd follow you just about anywhere! Sandi from Piecemeal Quilts sent me, put an extra ticket in the hat for her please!
I'm a follower and your quilt is beautiful! Love the batiks.
Happy anniversary!!!!!
The DWR has always been one of my all time favorite patterns. I made one in a baby quilt years ago, but would really like to tackle another one.
I am a new follower.
This is gorgeous and I'm thrilled I have the opportunity to win it. Congrats on 100 posts! My FTF giveaway coincides with the 200 post milestone and I have to say, it's still way fun.
I'm a new follower.
What a great quilt...the quilting is outstanding.....someone is going to be thrilled....
congratulation on your 100th post. Lovely quilt
Your quilt is absolutely stunning. Anybody would be thrilled to win something as astounding as your creation. Glad I found your blog. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
I'm a new follower. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
wonderful quilt
Billie
I am a follower.
tahearn at roadrunner dot com
Congratulations on your 100th post. I follow you now. Thank you for this lovely giveaway - double wedding ring is one of my favorite patterns. I can relate to your opinions on purchasing simple quilt patterns that can easily be worked out with colored pencils on graph paper. My sister told me that she likes more complex scrappy patterns because it keeps her eye moving around the quilt and is more interesting (she doesn't quilt - she appreciates quilts). I was reading (cannot remember which one) another post about modern quilting that referred me to your blog - and surprise, after reading your interesting post I saw you had a giveaway. alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
This is an absolutely beautiful mini quilt - are you certain that you just want to give it away to a total stranger?? Wow! Please count me in. I have never made this pattern before and you have inspired me! micheletimms at gmail dot com
I am a follower and look forward to more inspiration from you - thanks for sharing. micheletimms at gmail dot com
Congrats on your 100th post! I just became a follower.
New follower!
added you to the sidebar on my sewing blog, you have a great site:)
http://jennisews.blogspot.com/
Simply gorgeous! Batiks are my favorite! I am a follower!
I have posted about your giveaway on my blog! http://loralynnsart.blogspot.com/2010/10/computer-time-and-giveaways.html
What a beautiful little quilt. I have never tried a DWR but my 88 year old mother recently bought a kit so I may get to try one someday. ;-)
I'm a new follower. What a beautiful quilt. Thanks for the chance!
New follower, thank you for a chance on a beautiful giveaway
I love your creation, and cannot BELIEVE you would share it ~! I'm a new follower, thank you for the opportunity. :-}pokey
I follow you!
I have blogged about the fall give away
http://cyarnell.blogspot.com/2010/09/giveaway-begins.html
I have put you in my blog roll cyarnell.blogspot.com
I am a follower of yours and excited to read it, I love kitties and sewing :)
New follower. Spectacular quilt!
I'm a follower!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
I've become a follower. Love your quilt!
I emailed you!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
Holey Smokes...what a beautiful prize. I love it. I'd follow you anywhere for an opportunity to enjoy all those beautiful batiks.
Smiles,
Kelly
i am a follower and my puppies love my quilts too! arent they all so cute!
tracy dawson
dawson.tracy35@yahoo.com
that is a gorgeous quilt. Good luck to all!
PS you can promote your giveaway on the new Quilty Giveaways site (it's free)
http://quiltygiveaways.blogspot.com/
I have become a follower and I love your miniquilt.
I just became a follower...and that is a fantastic prize!
I'm going to send an email with my guess. It'll come in as madmecyr@.....
I am happy to be a follower
Your quilt is beautiful. love the background for your blog also. I will become a Follower and do a post on my blog and Facebook.
I am a new follower!
am involved with this giveaway as well. See http://butterflyangels.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/fall-into-fall-blogger-event-giveways-galore/
Thank you for this chance!! That is a gorgeous mini-quilt and I love the batik... Too bad I can't recognize any!
I'm following you via GFC! Buri.sama(at)gmail.com
Thanks for the chance to win!
I love to win this beautiful quilt.
I'd love to win, since I've never made one of these for myself.
I now am a follower! Thanks for such a personal giveaway~
What a lovely quilt and I don't mind cat hairs, Burty will find them fascinating. the colours are delightful
I am a follower
And you are on my blog roll as I plan to come back. my blog needs work.
metallic thread? i never knew there was such a thing but its good to know, lovely quilt.
I just found your blog this afternoon via Quilters' List. I was fascinated by your blog, your projects and point of view. So I got myself listed and became a follower. Love all your quilts ... even the one you did not like !! Joanne @ lavendertfieldsetc.blogspot.com
I'm a follower :0)
I also posted a link to this giveaway on my facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/kristy.ayers
I just became a follower.
What a beautiful quilt . thanks for the chance to win in your giveaway. I have been looking closely at the pictures and can't find the "one" but will keep looking.
I just emailed you my guess.
I'm a new follower.
It's really beautiful! Love the vibrant colors! Hope you had a wonderful anniversary! ♥
I'm a new follower! Hope to be a new quilter soon, too! ♥
I have the giveaway button on my sidebar! Hope that helps! Thanks! ♥
This is so cute! Thanks so much, I follow.
-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com
Congrats on your anniversary! Beautiful quilt. I am a new follower. Please let us know the answer after the giveaway. My red pen and I are stumped :)
nsue21702 at gmail dot com
What a gorgeous quilt! You are so talented, and the colours are so dramatic! Thanks for the chance to win!
Micki
I am a follower of yours.
Micki
I have put your blog on my bloglist.
Micki
Wow - what a generous giveaway and I just happen to love cats and batiks!! I am a follower of your blog.
Susan(at)mathisons(dot)org
I become a follower ! Your mini quilt is beautiful.
You got a brand new follower
Hugs Gunda
I have you now in my blog-link-list
Hugs Gunda
and there is a post about your awesome giveaway on my blog
Hugs Gunda
Very pretty quilt! I love the bright fabrics you have used!
I just posted on my side bars about your giveaway! I am your newest follower! :)
Beautiful quilt.
Ein toller Gewinn, da spring ich doch gleich mal in den Lostopf und verlinke es auf meinem Blog
Liebe Grüße Gaby
Hey - I love your "exuberance!" The quilt and your spirit! I am now following you!
Thanks for the chance to win!
beckysews AT hotmail DOT com
I am entering for my daughter Mel, her computer is down and she called and asked if once again I would enter her in contests, I couldn’t say no as she helps my wife and her mother with their charity quilting projects. I try to support them any way that I can.
thank you for putting our name in your drawing. Florida area
tcsean(at)aol(dot)com
Happy Anniversary!
Your quilt is gorgeous. I;m a new follower.
i am happily 'following' :)
I am now a follower
jackthewarner(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Love the little quilt it is amazing!
I added you to my blog roll..
http://ginnysquilts.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
Gin
I am also a follower! Btw, I have 5 cats so if I win I am not so worried about cat hair!
I also emailed you! I was amazed at how many of those same fabrics I have!
Happy quilting!
Gin
i've posted about this giveaway
your blog link with photo of Exuberance is happily on my sidebar :)
your URL is in my blog listing
http://abis-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
I'm a follower, and this quilt is stunning. Wouldn't it be thrilling to be the winner!
I've been a follower for a while now and so glad I am! The quilt is beautiful (and I have no problem with cat hair - mine seems to have the same magnetic attraction to half finished quilts). Thanks for the chance to win and hosting a great giveaway!
I'm a new follower!
I've blogged about your giveaway on my blog:
http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2010/10/make-list-monday-16.html
You are now in my blogroll over at confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com!
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