Let's Get Acquainted Blog Hop Week 8 and Link Up

Wow - that was a fast two months!  Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2013 New Blogger Blog Hop including those of you who were stops on the hop, those of you who wrote the advice posts, and those of you who followed along!

A Quilter's Mission
RobinSue Quilts
In the Boon Docks
Sew Fresh Quilts
fabric and flowers
Sewing by Moonlight
Lovelea Designs
A Note to Follow Sew
Sew E.T.





This week's advice post is by Alyssa from Pile O' Fabric.  Find it here.

Just a reminder that this is the last week for the weekly Let's Get Acquainted! Link Up.  I'll be posting more information about the new themed monthly link up here soon.

1. Link up any recent sewing/quilting post.

2. In your post or on your blog, please include either a text link or a button letting people know about this link up.

3. Visit at least the two bloggers who link up before you and everyone who visits you from this post.

4. When the link tool asks for your name, write down a random fact about yourself that has nothing to do with sewing or quilting.

Link up your recent sewing posts.

1.	I was born on Sunday.	24.	I hate dusting :)
2.	Plus Kwilt @ Kwilty Pleasures	25.	I love spending time with my cuties
3.	I melt when it's too hot!	26.	I like sprinkles with my ice cream
4.	I dont like coffee!	27.	I've been stung by a sting ray
5.	I like coffee a lot!	28.	I prefer the beach to work
6.	I make my own tomato ketchup	29.	I am terrified of birds
7.	I have three pugs named Romeo, Elvis and Larry	30.	LOVE ICE CREAM !
8.	I'm obsessed with corgis!	31.	I love to Zumba!
9.	Jesica -From Ushuaia, Argentina - I love ice cream	32.	I can't tell jokes - always forget the punchline!
10.	My favourite colour is pink	33.	I'm a middle child
11.	Marla from SewHungry - 2 giant doggies	34.	I do not like beer
12.	I'm a math major!	35.	I have never mowed a lawn.
13.	Favorite breakfast is raspberry yogurt parfaits!	36.	I love hollyhocks
14.	I lied in my latest post	37.	I should already be in bed!
15.	I enjoy Animal Crossing	38.	I play the piano & trumpet
16.	I cheated on my diet	39.	I prefer to eat vegan
17.	I made chocolate chip cookies to eat the dough	40.	I don't like beer either
18.	My fav movie of all time: Shawshank Redemption	41.	Paula@TheSassyQuilter
19.	I am extremely tall	42.	Rachel@liketosew.blogspot.com
20.	Quilt it out	43.	I am ashamed I smoke cigs
21.	pirate blanket	44.	I'm a recycling geek!
22.	I'm about to start my 4th college degree	45.	I used to be a spy
23.	I have go go back to school today	46.	I have red hair...and not IRISH!

(Cannot add links: Registration/trial expired)

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Felt Friends

For some reason, I think the summer heat has slowed my sewing  - - but not my daughters' - they have been making fun projects almost everyday.  These little bunnies are one of my favorites - both were made by my older daughter.

She completely hand-stitched the smaller bunny but for the larger one, she hand-stitched the small details and machine-stitched the rest. 

It has been so long since I used felt for anything that I totally forgot that I had bought those leaves that she used for the carrot - haha, I thought she had cut those herself and was amazed at her precision (she quickly corrected me!)

She found inspiration for these felt creatures here.

 

Lark Cottons Giveaway and Discount Code

Have you visited Lark Cottons?  They are one of the fabric shops that sponsor my blog and they have a fantastic selection of fabrics - including the new Briar Rose.  Plus, they offer the option to purchase fabrics in 1/4 yard increments.

Lark Cottons is offering a chance for one lucky person to to win a $25 gift certificate to their shop.

You have 3 chances to win!

1. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. Any comment will do but if you'd like a topic, how about recommending a good book - an exciting novel you just couldn't put down, a fun book for kids, a quilting book, or even a cookbook? (one entry)

Bonus Entries
2. Plum and June followers - old and new - get a second entry. Leave a comment indicating how you are following. (one entry)

3. Visit Lark Cottons and then come back here to leave a comment about your favorite fabric(s) from their shop.  (one entry)

So you can enter up to 3 times - just leave a separate comment for each one! This giveaway will remain open until Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 11:59pm PDT and a winner will be picked at random and will be notified by email.  And unless you are sure that you are NOT a no-reply comment, please leave your email address in your comment.

****Lark Cottons is offering a discount code for 10% off orders placed today through Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at midnight PDT using code plum1307****  Please note - the code is case sensitive and gets entered on the shopping cart page.

The Giveaway is now closed.  The winner is Lee who said:  "Mystery - Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley - fabulous series and fun!"

Let's Get Acquainted Week 7

Little Birdie Quilting Studio
modern handcraft
Ella & Nesta's Little Room
ayliN-Nilya
Everyday Fray
Kwilty Pleasures
Snuggle Up with a Dish
Making Happyness
chezzetcook





This week's advice post is by Jess from The Elven Garden.  Find it here.

1. Link up any recent sewing/quilting post.

2. In your post or on your blog, please include either a text link or a button letting people know about this link up.

3. Visit at least the two bloggers who link up before you and everyone who visits you from this post.

4. When the link tool asks for your name, write down a  random fact about yourself that has nothing to do with sewing or quilting.

Link up your recent sewing posts.

1.	I love hiking	21.	Grammy to be!
2.	I can't use a can opener!	22.	I love roses
3.	I love chocolate!	23.	I can roll my tongue and whistle through it.
4.	I really enjoyed my lunch today	24.	I am a brit living in Sydney
5.	I live on the 23rd floor	25.	I love to cook!
6.	I hate Marmite	26.	I can't wait for the Royal baby to arrive!
7.	My dog weighs 3 pounds	27.	I make delicious iced mochas!
8.	My favourite actor is James Stewart	28.	Marsha
9.	I am left-handed	29.	Live in a log cabin.
10.	raspberries are a favourite	30.	I lived in Luxembourg for six months in college
11.	I'm allergic to nearly everything in nature	31.	I love chalk pastels as an art median
12.	I'm a fan of Dexter	32.	I collect vinyl figures.
13.	I have 2 kids, 2 dogs, 2 birds & 1 hubby	33.	I haven't eaten meat in 7+ years.
14.	Had my tongue pierced twice	34.	Currently reading The House Girl
15.	I have two tattoos	35.	I collect tea cups
16.	I can't wait for football season!	36.	Green@So Sew Green
17.	I love Strawberry Lemonade!	37.	Love oatmeal
18.	I take 3 dogs in my kayak with me!	38.	I play the piano & trumpet
19.	I love chocolate!	39.	I am ashamed I smoke cigs
20.	Toye@Quilting Adventures of a Ginger	40.	I LOVE Marmite

(Cannot add links: Registration/trial expired)

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Lots of Crinkles

I made this quick little quilt the other day - just some simple piecing (inspired by photos I saw on Elnora's instagram feed) and a flower motif for quilting in the center of each block.  I use the flower design for quilting quite often but I have never had a quilt get so crinkly!

While I really love the crinkles, it made it challenging to photograph.

I tried different angles, different lighting situations - even different camera lenses but the result was always the same - the crinkles won!  

Let's Get Acquainted Week 6

Sew and So Farm
Wombat Quilts
{no} hats in the house
playcrafts
627handworks
Let's Begin Sewing . . .
Quilting Along the Grain
Love by
Quilty Creations





This week's advice post is by the lovely Nat from Made in Home.  Click here to read Nat's post:  Bloggers and Social Media

The link up is being hosted today by Em at Sewing by Moonlight. Click here to link up your recent post.  

Also, as I mentioned last week, the Let's Get Acquainted Link Up is undergoing some changes starting in August.  The first link up will be August 17th and will be a photography challenge - I'll write more about it soon.

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my week . . .

{improvising a quilt back with these beautiful scraps}

{embellishing old curtains for my 8 year old's new room}

{and watching her very carefully choose fabrics for bunting}