We have a winner!

I did it the most scientific way - I had Punk shout out a number.  She shouted out #5!

And the winner of the 5 charm packs is....

Barbara Woods who said:
Happy 40th birthday and thanks for sharing.

Barbara, I am sending you an email now.  :)

I will be giving away more.  Never fear.  The next giveaway is going to be scraps, I think.  I just need to decide.

Enjoy your day!
Jen and Punk  :)

Coming to Terms

**Comments for the giveaway have been closed.  Winner to be announced soon!**

My name is Jen and I'm a Fabric Hoarder.

I will never use all the fabric I have collected over the years.  Yardage, pre-cuts, bit and pieces.  Nope.  Never.

So my loss is your gain!  Who's ready for a GIVEAWAY?!

In celebration of my recent milestone.... I hit the big 4-0 this past Sunday, I have decided to thin out some of my pre-cuts and am giving away 5 charm packs!

Before I go any further, I want to add a disclaimer... I *think* the charm squares are all there in all 5 packs but I'm not 100% sure.  I could have stolen a 5" square here and there if I really liked it.  For the most part, you are getting 5 full charm packs.  All Moda.

Nouveau

American Primer

Freebird

Chez Moi

Flutterby

Giveaway deets:
- Just leave me a comment.  If you are a "No Reply" commenter, please provide your email address in the comment or you will not be counted in the giveaway.  I will close the comments on Monday, October 14th and announce the winner

Giveaway is open to US only.  Sorry.  :(  Postage is just too expensive.

I also have a layer cake and jelly roll that I found that I will never use.  I will list those for sale over the weekend.

Good luck!!
Jen :)

And the winner is!

Sorry. I promised yesterday and got to it this morning.  The winner of my 500th post giveaway is....

Annie!  From Annie's Quilting Adventure!  Congratulations Annie!!  I will send you an email to get your snail mail address.

Thank you to everyone else for the nice comments.  I am well on my way to another 500 posts.  This is number 512.  :)

On the sewing front, you can finally see the top of my newest purchase.  I got my new Swoon block all cut out and I got a couple of gathered clutches cut out and waiting.  Just need my machine...(tapping my foot).  I will be patient.  As soon as my machine is home, I will snap a picture for the full effect.

Have a great day!
Jen  :)

500th Post Giveaway

I did a little shopping from my stash and a little shopping in the store and I got a little creative and made something for this giveaway.

Up for grabs.... a charm pack of "Hello Betty" (bought a few years ago from FQS but never used it), a mini charm pattern (also from my endless pattern supply), a quilted needle book (made by me using this tutorial), and a "I heart 2 quilt" decal for your car window.  I have one and I love it.

Apologies are needed for the quilted needle book.  My machine sewing of the binding got a little off-kilter in spots. I debated about taking it off and doing it again but... that's what gives it "character".  LOL!  And my husband doesn't know his own strength and gave the pearl snap one whack too many.  It's not broken on the top; seems to be on the inside.  Again, think CHARACTER.  I'm sorry. I was so upset this morning with him.  UGH.  I should have just done it myself.

So if you're interested in my slightly flawed giveaway, just leave me a nice comment telling me it's going to be okay.  :)  Giveaway will be open for a week.  Winner will be announced on 1/29.  If you are a "no-reply" commenter, either leave me your email in your comment or you will not be counted towards the giveaway.  I need to have a way to get a hold of you.

see the wee cracked button  :(

1/29 - Comments are closed.  I will be drawing a winner sometime today.  Good luck!
Enjoy your day!
Jen

Swoonin'

Snowy day out there today.  I had commented last week (I think) on Anna's blog that I didn't want any snow.  She told me that I needed to "embrace my inner snow" and my husband pretty much told me the same thing.  He got a commercial plowing job for the season and told me that he needs only 4 good snow storms and that will pay for our trip to Disney.  So... C'MON SNOW!

Speaking of Disney, we met with a travel agent yesterday to learn the ins and outs of our potential trip and we're getting close to booking!  WOOHOO!  I thought for sure the prices would bug my husband's eyes out but he was really mellow about it.  After some discussion on the way home and a bit more looking online at the different resorts the travel agent priced out for us, I think we've made a decision as to where we're going to stay when we're there.  More on that later.  I will just say that I am SUPER EXCITED and having a hard time holding my secret in around Amelia.

On to Swoon.  Block 3 is complete.  Block 4 fabrics have been pulled out of the pile and ready for cutting but I'm not feeling it.  They will have to wait.

Some other finishes.  I finished the first round of gifts for Christmas Through the Year that Darlene and Cheryl are co-hosting.  I'm not ready to show you yet though.  See, MY part is done but I need the husband's muscles for the last bit.  If I get on him before he leaves for work tonight, I should be able to show you tomorrow.  I also finished my accessory bag for the swap that Kris is hosting.  Again, I need the husband's muscles for one last part.  I'll explain when I show you what I made.

I know a few weeks ago I promised  a 500 post celebration giveaway and I haven't forgotten.  I just need to snap a picture and post.  Stay tuned!

Enjoy your day!
Jen

Do you wanna swap?

Kris over at Dandelion Quilts is hosting an accessory bag swap.  Sign-ups are closing on the 12th.  Join in the fun!  You need to email Kris directly if you want to join.  Read this post.  She sums up all the instructions there.

And I would like to point out... this is my 500th post!  WOW!  I didn't think when I started blogging that I would have that much to say that would warrant 100 posts, never mind 500!  You know how we LOVE to celebrate on blog land soooooo... a giveaway will be coming SOON!  I didn't put any thought into the giveaway since I just saw today that this is my 500th post.  LOL!  Give me a few days to collect my thoughts as to what I would like to do and I'll let you know.  :)

Enjoy your weekend!
Jen

Are you ready for a giveaway?! - CLOSED! Winner announced soon!

As promised, in celebration of my 2 year blogiversary AND my birthday, I'm having a giveaway.

Here's the loot... an embroidered Halloween pillow (pillow form included), a fun Halloween zippered pouch, some Halloween anti-bac pocket pac and Creamy Pumpkin soap from Bath and Body Works (smells YUMMY!)

OOOOO! I love that pillow! Amelia does too. She wants one for her house. I guess I'll have to make another.

If you want enter the giveaway, here's what you need to do:

1. Skip through your neighborhood, dressed all in pink. If you wear a tutu, you'll get 2 chances!
2. Clap your hand 3 times, while spinning around
3. Sing "America the Beautiful" - backwards

I kid. I kid. I hate the giveaways that make you jump through hoops. Just leave me a comment. One comment. That's all I need. And I'll ship international. No problem.

You have until October 19th to enter. I will draw a winner on the 20th.

Good luck!

Jen

Drumroll Please...

We have a WINNER! I used the random number generator and it gave me....

#7! And according to my spreadsheet, #7 is Quilting Daisy! Congratulations, Quilting Daisy! Please email me your mailing address and I'll get your giveaway loot to you as soon as I can. Thank you to everyone who left comments and Birthday well wishes. It was a good day!

A few other things. I got my block done for Terry's quilt. I need to get that into the mail this weekend.

And since I haven't shown her off in a while... My Punkie Pie. Pictures taken this morning before leaving for school. Showing off her butterfly sweater. Now, I have had that sweater for probably 4 years. My mom bought it for her at a children's clothing boutique when Amelia was a baby. I mean months old. But she loved it and felt her granddaughter would love it too. It finally fits! And it's a bit big still. I found it in one of her drawers and stuck it into circulation just last month. It's really cold today so wearing a sweater was a good idea!

Enjoy your day!

Jen :)

Let's Celebrate with a Giveaway, Shall We?

They say it's your birthday!

Well, it's my birthday too, YEAH!

They say it's your birthday!

We're gonna have a good time!

I'm glad it's your birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU (ME)!

That's right. Today is my birthday. I am the big 3-6. Nothing special planned today. But I would like to have a giveaway to celebrate the following:

- My Birthday
- 1 year blogiversary
- 200 posts

I feel very disorganized regarding this giveaway because I have nothing to show you! You will be entering a giveaway that you have no idea what you'll be getting and I apologize for that. You see, I've been dealing with some personal medical issues for the last month and I *think* I'm finally on the mend. I haven't had the energy to do much creating in the evenings. I've been going to bed quite early... in turn getting UP really early which doesn't make me very happy.

But I promise there will be some cute stuff in my giveaway! I would like to have it Halloween related so I guess I can say that. You'll be getting halloween "stuff". I plan to make SOMETHING for the giveaway. I just have no clue what it will be yet.

So if you're still interested in my "Don't know what you're getting but it will be Halloween related" giveaway, please leave a comment here! You'll have until October 14th to comment and then I'll draw a winner. How does that sound?

Pass the word along!
Happy Birthday to me!

Jen

You know what I just realized....

My 1 year blogiversary was here and now it's gone! I started my blog on September 4th last year. Wow. I think I need to do a giveaway but I'm not prepared. Maybe I'll roll the blogiversary giveaway in with my birthday - which isn't until early October so you'll just have to wait. :)

Stay tuned!

Enjoy your day!
Jen

100 Days Smoke Free Giveaway

Okay, today is really Day 101. I first want to say THANK YOU to everyone who cheered me on and supported me and to those who shared their own quit stories and tips. I truly do appreciate it. I love this other group of virtual friends that I have. You all are great! ♥

Do I feel accomplished? Kinda sorta. Do I feel healthier? Kinda sorta but not really. The 10 pounds that came with these 101 days isn't making me happy but I'm doing something about it so I won't dwell on it. Do I feel richer? Sure. Smokes are up over $6.00. Too rich for my blood!

The big question is do I miss it? And my answer is YES. Yes I do. Not so much in the car like I did in the beginning. I found that chewing gum is working for me. I miss more of the social aspect for me as well as the boredom. When I was bored at home, at work... anywhere, I would go out and have a smoke. Now I eat. At least at work they got rid of smoking on campus on January 1st of this year so I couldn't smoke anymore at work even if I wanted to. I miss it when I'm stressed out.

I won't lie. I MISS IT. And work is getting really stressful for me. The calling to smoke is getting really strong. My mom (the smoker) told me to call my doctor and get a prescription for the continuation pack of Chantix so that I have it when the call to smoke gets really, REALLY bad. The medication really does work or I would still be smoking. I just need to find my stress outlet and not let it be food.

Anyway. That's my confession for the last 100 days. And here's my giveaway. It's not much and I want to add a little bit to it but for now you'll at least get what is pictured.


The little quilt pattern is adorable. I bought several months for myself. I haven't made one yet but I plan to when I get laid off at the end of the year. I'm collecting projects NOW when the money is coming in. LOL. I should probably be paying off my bills. I'm doing that too but a girl needs her fabric and patterns too!

So if you are interested in my giveaway, please leave a comment on this post and I will draw a winner on Monday, June 29th. How does that sound?

Good luck!
Jen

Loser Monday and Let's Pick a Winner!

Loser Monday... I got nothing. I stayed the same, yet again. Is that a good thing? I don't know. But I'm not going to stress over it. I think we had an assignment to provide a soup recipe? Am I remembering right? Well, I don't have any. I'm not a big soup maker. I'm a "Progresso Soup" girl. Unless it's my Mom or Grandmother's homemade chicken soup or tomato soup. MMMMM! I can't wait for summer so that I will get some homemade tomato soup with garden fresh tomatoes. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

Anyway, I don't have those recipes. They aren't written down. I tried to make the chicken soup once. It was okay but didn't taste right. So, my recipe is to get a can of Progresso Light Chicken Noodle (my fave), open, put it pot or microwaveable bowl, heat and eat!

I do have a personal update on my New Year's resolution. If you remember, I posted back in late December that I planned on quitting smoking for my resolution. Well, I didn't start in January. I wasn't ready. I gave it much thought over the past three months and finally filled my prescription for Chantix this weekend. I'm on day 3. Not too bad since I can smoke during the first week but I found that I'm not really smoking that often. Don't really want it. So, wish me luck! I'm going to take my pill now. LOL.

Now, on to the giveaway! Thank you to everyone who posted a comment! I didn't have hundreds like some people but I was pleased to have more than five! I got 26 comments! My biggest lot of comments yet. WOOHOO! I hope those new to reading and commenting on my blog will continue. It's nice to have readers. And there are lots of new blogs I need to check out now!

Okay - the winner! I used a very scientific way of picking a winner. I put everyone's name on a spreadsheet and had my good friend Andrea pick a number between 1 and 26. Her pick? 17!

Sandy from Sandy's In Stitches is the winner!

Congratulations Sandy! I will be in touch to get your mailing address!

This was fun! I need to do another giveaway soon!

Enjoy your day!
Jen

Here I Go!

Here it is! My 100th post! WOOHOO!

Wait. Where's the fanfare? The Pomp and Circumstance? The confetti that's supposed to shoot out of my computer monitor??

Nothing? I get NOTHING?! Well, that's no fun. But I have something for YOU! A 100th post "Because I'm sooooo ready for Spring" giveaway! Now, I tried really hard to figure out what I wanted to give out for my giveaway since I've entered plenty since joining blogland and I don't want to be a cheezy giveaway person. But you know, it's HARD work deciding what to give away. So I hope you all like the prize.

I've decided to go with happy, Spring-like colors. So if you are the lucky recipient, you will receive: a pattern from This & That called "Just a Note". I think the pattern is very cute and would make nice gifts for teachers at Christmas or "End of the Year" Thank You gifts (can you guess what Punkie's teachers are going to get for a gift?? LOL) or for yourself to keep track of all the fabric you want to purchase. A set of Swanky charm squares to create your Just a Note, a 5x8 notepad to fill your Just a Note, some happy ribbon in spring colors along with some springy colored buttons. Spring colored M&Ms (need to have chocolate!). And a happy fabric stuffed bird, which is now eyeless but I promise to add eyes before I send it out.

So there you have it. My giveaway. There are no rules except that you need to leave me a comment if you want to win and I need some way to get a hold of you IF you win (either a link to your own blog or an email address if you're a non-blogger). And sure, I'll ship internationally. Why not!

So, PLEASE pass this along to everyone you know! You know we all like blog readers and commenters. If you post and let me know, I'll enter you twice. Wow. I'm daring. LOL.

Time's a ticking... you have until Sunday 3/8 to enter. I will post a winner on Monday the 9th.

Here's to another 100 posts!

Enjoy your day!
Jen