Thanks to Mdm. Samm of Sew We Quilt! who continues to amaze me with her creativity, charm and organization. You ROCK!
And to Shari of Living with Purpose, you have been an awesome cheerleader!
Thank to two very special ladies!
I'm not the only one who gets to have fun today. Here's the list of today's participants and I am positive you will find eye candy and inspiration.
Thursday, September 4
Be sure to read all the way to the bottom to learn about the two awesome giveaways!
I was so thrilled when this hop was posted and I jumped at the chance to participate. The idea of creating something using Riley Blake Designs gingham was very exciting and it didn't take long for me to make a decision about what I was going to make. The challenging part was going to be deciding what other two projects to showcase. I can't tell you how many times I almost posted a project that I was making for this Hop and the Rush Hour Blog Hop. That would have been a real spoiler! (I did post part of one of the quilts. Oops!)
So, what did I do during the Summer? I created lots of things!
Let's start with a couple of bags. A girl can never have too many bags, right?
I made two bags using Fig Tree's The One Piece Bag pattern. These are being used as shop samples for M & E Quilt Shoppe and I'll be teaching a class also.
Each of the owners picked fabric for me to make their bags and when I took them to the shop, we laughed really hard when we realized how they matched their featherweights. The bags are just a tad to small to be used as cases for the machines, but I think I'm gong to play with the dimensions to make it work for mine.
Here's a close up of each bag.
I couldn't decide which quilt to show here so I decided to post both of them. I provided a sneak peek at the Equal Rights quilt a couple of weeks ago, but remembered to not show the finished product until today. I love Swirly Girls Designs patterns! They are easy to follow and always produce wonderful quilts.
This will be great quilt to use while sitting on the patio on a cool evening.
I love star quilts and made this Charming Star quilt using shirting fabrics for the backgrounds and Kansas Troubles for the stars. This is another shoppe sample and is a variation of a Disappearing Nine Patch. Click HERE for a tutorial I posted on how to make this block.
Here's the quilt hanging in the shoppe. I have a class coming up on this quilt and I love t when students "get" how it works. The floating star points makes this very forgiving and very stress-free. Check out the tutorial and you'll see what I mean. :-)
OK, it's time for the gingham project!
I decided that since Fall is right around the corner and that means rainy days, I'd be less likely to mind them if I had a fun umbrella.
I used orange gingham and I love it! I thought it needed a little pizzazz so I added a black trim. Now I can use this for Halloween too. :-)
This pattern and umbrella frame is from Umbrella Joan and it is awesome! My sister Pat showed all seven sisters how to make these during our annual sisters weekend. We had a blast and this is just a sampling of our creations.
So back to my gingham sample....
I had a helper while I was taking pictures. Quinn absolutely loves this umbrella and didn't want me to stop taking pictures. Shhhh, don't tell her that I'm making a kids version for her. :-)
She so badly wanted it to rain and kept checking the sky for clouds.
So, remember way back at the beginning of this post when I said something about two giveaways?
Well Umbrella Joan and M & E Quilt Shoppe have both provided prizes for me to give away. How awesome is that?
One lucky winner will receive the pattern and a frame kit for the classic 48" umbrella from Umbrella Joan.
You may not believe me now, but trust me. Once you've made one of these umbrellas you will never look at fabric the same way again.
And thanks to M & E Quilt Shoppe, I have a fat quarter pack of fabric to give away. (I am thrilled that the shoppe will be receiving their shipment sometime next week with ALL the gingham colors! I asked it they would take phone orders and of course they said yes. I may not be able to get there fast enough and want to be sure to get some of each color. hehehe)
Isn't this scissor charm just adorable!
So, what do you have to do to win?
You have four ways to earn a chance to win.
1. Leave a comment here for one chance.
2. Become a follower and leave a message here telling me that you did that or are already a follower.
3. Like Umbrella Joan on Facebook and leave a message here telling me that you did that.
4. Like M & E on Facebook and leave a message here telling me that you did that.
Winners will be chosen and announced September 19th.
That will give everyone enough to time catch up on visiting all the blogs.
188 comments:
My Featherweights are sew jealous of those sweet bags! Your umbrella is stunning. I hopped over to her site for a quick look and tomorrow will spend some quality time there, lol! I follow you via email. Thank you for sharing.
Love the umbrellas! Unfortunately I will need one soon when the fall rain starts :(
I've never seen an umbrella kit. I love the gingham umbrella!
Oops. I commented on yesterday's post..lol Here it is again:
Great projects. Your quilts are gorgeous. That pile of umbrellas makes a fun picture. Making your own umbrella looks like a project anyone would enjoy. Do you waterproof the fabric some way? Your model is so cute.
I've been following you for awhile and you have a great blog.
Oh, wow, you've made some pretty fun and unusual projects! Love how the tote bags match the adorable featherweights! Great quilts too, but that umbrella! Wait, you can make an umbrella?? I've got to check this out!
Following. :)
Following Umbrella Jane, looks like fun! Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Your umbrella is gorgeous Joanne. I didn't even know you could buy kits to make your own.
I follow via email.
I couldn't find a Like button for Umbrella Jane so I send her a friend request.
I liked M & E on Facebook.
Super projects...like most, I'm totally in love with your umbrella. Was thinking they would be just awesome as sun parasols too!
Liked both on Facebook, and I am now officially stalking you, as well, via GFC!
Love the featherweight bags and the machines. I have never seen umbrella frames sold separately. Your model is quite right, it is adorable.
I couldn't find a Like button on Umbrella Jane so I just sent a friend request to her.
Thanks for the give a way
Your umbrella is so pretty. Too pretty to use. You could hang it up side down from the ceiling for a bit of fun.
Thanks for the give away. Have a wonderful day
I am now following M&E on their facebook page. : - )
I love your gingham umbrella - I've never considered making one before!!
GFC follower!
Liked UJ on facebook!
Liked M and E on facebook!
Oh my that umbrella is adorable! But I confess my favorite project would be the bags. I'd love one that would carry my Featherweight and also one for my serger. I'm going to be looking for something similar for that! blessings, marlene
I love your umbrella. I never knew you could make those.
Your projects are fantastic! LOVE those bags but that umbrella steals the show... You knew it would! :)
I would love to win the pattern and make my grandbabies one! Thank you for the chance!
I have Liked M&E Quilt Shop on FB. :)
Umbrella Joan doesn't have a LIKE button so I sent her a friend request.
I signed up to follow by email.
oh my word......a gingham umbrella...I do not have ...no i don't lol..and yours and all of the others are unbelievable...what a lovely idea ...and your quilts divine....you were one busy lady and it was a thrill to have you here today...your lovely missy..a charming subject to photo..
Wow love the umbrella. Will have to check this out.
These umbrellas are awesome and would make such perfect Christmas gifts. I am off to check them out. Thanks for the chance. We needed something new on blog land!
Wonderful projects, especially that gingham umbrella! Thanks for the generous giveaways.
Love all your projects but the umbrella and the triangle quilt both are amazing!!!
I follow via Google Friend.
OMGosh! I love those umbrellas! Cute featherweight bags too!
I am your newest follower. Now I'll go look around more.
Loved all your projects. I didn't even know that a person could make an umbrella, LOL I must lead a sheltered life.
Thank you for sharing
Robin in Washington State ~ lots of rain here
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I would like a 2nd chance at the draw and have started following umbrella Jane on face book.
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I sent Joan a FB friend request. Such Beautiful umbrellas there. I need to make one!
I liked M&E on FB too! Great page!
Gorgeous quilts and I wonder if that bag pattern would work to hold my projector/laptop, etc... for classes. But the umbrella - adorable plus! Did not know you could get these kits, thank you for sharing that. And rather than send another mail - I follow with GFC
Beautiful projects!
I love, love, love the umbrella pattern. Thank you so much for the link to where to purchase the frames and pattern. I want to make these!
Thanks also for the D9P Star variation. I have never seen this and it is one I am looking forward to sewing.
So many beautiful projects. I have been enjoying all your links, too.
Thank you so much for sharing your very creative summer ... :) Pat
An umbrella....no way! I've never even considered making one and now I see it as a fabulous project. Thanks for the giveaway with the makin's! Those bags are great too.... and that green FW is stunning... I know it's not yours but I just had to say something. Love the quilt...love everything! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the giveaways!
ok, I am having trouble concentrating on any thing else as I am in love with that lime featherweight!! But really, how fun to make an umbrella...love it!
I am a happy follower on GFC. I always enjoy reading your blog. Thank you for the chance to win the great giveaways! ... :) Pat
Thanks for the link to Umbrella Joan on FB. I am so happy to find where to get this pattern and frame. My daughter had a special umbrella when she was a girl and I want to make one for her and a matching one for her baby girl.
Your gingham one is sew inspiring ... :) Pat
I like M&E Quilt shop on FB! Thanks for the great giveaway chance. I want to make a boy version of my Prairie Pinwheel Baby Quilt and these colors are perfect ... :) Pat
The bags are very pretty, and so are the quilts, but I am skipping to the end. Really, umbrellas? Incredible. They look stunning! Imagine walking around with that gorgeous umbrella in your hand. You would almost wish for rain...almost! Thank you for sharing them. I loved it. One good thing for fall......
I adore that umbrella!!! I am so jealous now..lol
it so sweet....as are all of your project s
WOW! Who knew you could make your own umbrella. You did a great job. Your model also did a great job of showing it off. Congratulations.
Bags, quilts, AND an umbrella? You were one busy lady making all these amazing projects! That umbrella model is adorable...hope she gets some rain soon! I follow you, of course. :O)
I am so impressed by all you've done! Wowwee! The umbrellas are over the top fantastic! So charming.
Thank you for the chance :D
I have never tried making an umbrella. Those are fabulous!
Your projects are FANTASTIC!!!!! I SO LOVE the Umbrella!!! I have one on my to do list actually, just on a larger scale for our back patio!!!
You look like you had a wonderful time with your sisters weekend!!!
Such a lovely giveaway too...Thank you for sharing!
I am a follower and looking forward to reading through your lovely blog!
I visited the FB page of M&M and liked it...Great site!
I stopped by Umbrella Janes, had a little bit of a hard time finding the like button, but did request as well to join her FB page...she looks like so much fun! What a great idea!!!
I had no idea one could make their own umbrella. I am so impressed. Love the bags you made too.
I am a new follower with GFC.
I couldn't find a like button, so I sent Joan a friend request on FB.
I liked M & E on Facebook.
Such stunning pieces, and the Umbrella well that is just over the moon with me!! I think living here in WA everyone on my Xmas list will get one! Thanks sew much for sharing!!
Huggs, Nancy
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I liked Umbrella Joan on FB~
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Thank~You for the chance of your lovely Give Aways!!
Huggs, Nancy
OMG....the umbrella is wonderful. I have Lupus and must avoid the sun....I will be making several umbrellas.
Sent Joan a FB friend request.
Gave a FB "like" to M & E.
And, I am a Follower of your blog.
Fabulous projects and I am so loving those Featherweights in technicolor. Your Gingham Umbrella is sew unique and wonderful. Thank you sew much for sharing and hopping. Creative Gingham Bliss...
I have been following you for some time now. Thank you.
Liked Umbrella Joan on FB.
Liked M & E Quilt Shoppe on FB.
WOW! That is one cute umbrella! I would love to give making one a try. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I love your umbrella!!! Totally adorable!!!
I follow your blog, cuz you are so creative!
I sent UmbrellaJoan Buse a friend request on FB.
I like Mabel and Ethel's Quilt Shop on FB.
Those umbrellas are fantastic-I'm impressed. I recovered a lampshade once after taking a class, so it must be done similarly. I've always loved gingham. In my early teens I made a black/white square dance dress and quickly learned my lesson-my eyes were never the same-LOL! Thanks for sharing and the chance for some great prizes.
Fabulous projects! I love the bags and it is so funny how they match the machines. Great idea though. The quilts are beautiful, too. But the umbrella is something else. I didn't know that they made a kit. It is really awesome. I am really loving this. Thank you so much for sharing all of this today.
Cool - I would have never thought to make my own umbrella!!!
Isn't Joanne so talented! We love her here at M&E. She was a day early yesterday, all the beautiful gingham got delivered today. It's by Riley Blake and we have it in 12 gorgeous colors. Enjoy the blog hop everyone, such fun.
great giveaway , never made one of those
follow you of course
sent a friend request to her
Wow, an umbrella! I think I'd like to try that! yessewingisfun@yahoo.com
Those are VERY nice bags and quilts for certain...but the Umbrella!!!Who Knew you could make an Umbrella??!!
Blessings
Gmama Jane
Those are VERY nice bags and quilts for certain...but the Umbrella!!!Who Knew you could make an Umbrella??!!
Blessings
Gmama Jane
I have never seen a pattern to make an umbrella! Would love to have that.
Just discovered your blog and have added it to my favorites!
Such a great post. Such a busy summer! Of course your umbrella is a hit...gingham...orange...beautiful little model...a sure fire hit!! But those two quilts were super as well. Since my hair is also purple, my vote goes with that one :)
Oh, my gracious. Where do I begin? They are all just fabulous. I know a couple young ladies who would adore one of those umbrellas. And your model is adorable. :)
I already follow you!
Love both of the prizes. I like the idea you and your sisters have a get together. Thanks for the chance.
Wow…love the umbrella. What a great idea for showing off your gingham! And your model is darling!
I liked M & E on FB..tired to like Umbrella Joan too, but didn't see her like button.
What great projects you made. LOVE those umbrella's!!
All the projects are great but the umbrella is over the top! I want to know where you get lime green featherweights? Mine is white and I've seen black and red but never lime green.
You were another busy gal this summer! I love that bag design...nice. And your quilts are great too. The umbrellas are fun. I love that you ladies all made one. That will be a great memory.
Liked both Umbrella Joan and M & E on Facebook!
Your bags are adorable and they do match the featherweight perfectly. Looks like you need to make covers for them now. I also like your star quilt. I myself love making stars. But your unbrella...that is beautiful! I would have never thought of making an umbrella. What a great idea!!
I always thought it would be great to make umbrellas with some of those wonderful fabrics. I didn't know it was possible. Your projects are all wonderful. I love the bags too.
I follow you by email.
These are beautiful, and your little umbrella model is very charming. :) sarah@forrussia.org
I follow you on google + sarah@forrussia.org
oh my goodness.... I'm giddy over your umbrella! my little granddaughters love umbrellas. Might have to think about that for christmas. Thank you for sharing. Janita
An umbrella! How fantastic it is. Can't imagine tackling such a project and you did a great job!
An umbrella? Are you freaking kidding me? Absolutely stunning! Your quilts and bags are awesome too.
I have never thought of making an umbrella. I thought they just came out from under the cabbage patch just like how a baby is born. Where have I been?
Kathy Davis
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I follow you via Google Friends Connect.
I follow on GFC as Mrs. Kathy Davis.
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I am a happy follower!
I really like your Umbrella. I am going to have to make one.
I liked M & E on Facebook.
Liked UJ on facebook!
Wow! That umbrella is so amazing!
And you've made such lovely quilts - too funny that the colours of the bags matched their machines!
Oh, I love the umbrella, but that red/white/blue fat quarter and the charm are wonderful!
Following via GFC as Cheryl Simplyblogs.
Liked Mabel & Ethel's Quilt Shop on FB.
Hi Joanne love your projects and I have never seen an umbrella pattern. Yours looks amazing in the gingham. Susie x
What beautiful projects and wow.....those umbrellas are beautiful!
Love ALL your projects. I like bags(the girls call me a bag lady) and my Featherweight wouldn't know what to do without her box. I have never seen an umbrella made before.
I am a follower by email(new), liked M&E on facebook, and sent a friend request for umbrella Jane.
Love the unbrellas, such cute project. Definitely need an umbrella here were it has rained almost every with the exception of last 4 days.
It's really rainy where I live, it would be a fab project!
What great projects. And I had never even thought of making an umbrella - what a brilliant idea! Love it in gingham! :)
What a cute umbrella.
Thanks,
Peggy
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I'm a new GFC follower.
Thanks,
Peggy
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I would love to win this!! I love these Umbrella's,
Following on UmbrellaJoan!
Like Mabel & Ethel's also! I just love the umbrellas!
Oh my heavens, I jumped for joy when I saw you are giving away an umbrella kit!! And then the red/white/blue fabric, my favorite color combo! Your model is fabulous, she totally deserves her own parasol. :) Thank you for sharing your projects, and for the giveaways!
~Brandy
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And I am excited to now be following you!
~Brandy
What a fabulous project for the September hop. The umbrella couldn't be cuter. I am fascinated and would love the prize your offering; thank you for a chance. The purple quilt is gorgeous; great choice of colors/fabrics.
Yes, I have been following you. I use Feedly and always look forward to your posts.
This is unique!
Kathy Grote wants to get in on these fantastic chances!!!
I think the umbrella is so-o-o-o cool!
How cool. That is one item I hadn't thought of making myself.
The umbrellas are so unique!!
I like M &E on FB
Just love the umbrella and yes I need that pattern--it would make Christmas gifts--all your quilts are beautiful but I do esp. like those bags---would love the pattern also--
I love the umbrellas! Beautiful!
I follow you via email.
I like M&E on FB (Piroska B...)
I friended Umbrella Joan on FB (Piroska B...)
what a cute idea - making your own umbrella
I follow you via email
I follow you via email
I liked M&E on facebook
I sent a friend request to Umbrella Jane
The bags are cute, the quilts are lovely but I adore your umbrella!
I am a new follower via bloglovin. I enjoyed your projects and can't wait to see more.
I liked M & E on Facebook and they are not too far for me. I always love a little drive to a quilt shop.
Oh Oh love the umbrella - never knew there was a kit to make one.. Awesome!!!
Love all the projects - just beautiful.
MaryLou
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Thanks to you, I now have a new wholesaler for my shop! Thank you for introducing me to Joan!
Sent friend request too Joan as there was no "LIKE" there.
I like M & E on FB.
I follow you on FB and email.
I love the idea of making umbrellas to match my outdoor things. Here in OR you don't always need a jacket but always need an umbrella. LOL. Woot, let's make some umbrellas.
I love your projects. They all made me smile
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I am loving the featherweight bags! Well all your projects are great - I never knew you can make an umbrella!! Thank you!!
I am a new follower also! thank you again!!
Joanne, you had me in pure admiration when I saw the bags. Then toss in the star quilt--how pretty there! But umbrellas?? I had no clue that a person could MAKE one till now! I hope you were picked for most creative. I am so far behind in hopping because I have been so nose to the grindstone on my entries that home base will be my last check in. Well done!!
I'd love to learn to make an umbrella - yours is too cute!
I liked Umbrella Joan's Patterns on FB.
The umbrellas are amazing. I've never seen these kits, but they look like a lot of fun.
Follow as Renee G on GFC
I have never made an umbrella cover. What a great idea. Thanks.
Your umbrella was the perfect project for the gingham. What an adorable model you had for it. She's a cutie!
That fabric is really sweet.
I love your umbrella!! I might even use one if I had one like yours!! Beautiful quilts as well.
Gasp! I was just thinking I would like a bag for my featherweight! Thanks for the link to the pattern. Love the umbrellas!
So YOU made the umbrella (saw it at Mdm Samm first) great idea and funny!
All your projects are wonderful, the bags, the purple quilt and the flowing stars, really beautiful!
Say hello to the cute umbrella modell too, okay.
Bente
I just love your gingham umbrella! So darn cute!
Susie
Wow what a wonderful umbrella....would love to make one.....what a great giveaway....thanks
Your quilt is just stunning! Beautiful work on all of your projects! Thanks for sharing them with us!
What wonderful projects. Love the umbrella. Thanks for the chance to win.
Awesome and unique summer sewing projects!! Love them all...make an umbrella, that is too cool. I have the Fig Tree pattern on my wish list. Thanks for the chance and for inspiration!! Yes I am inspired!! Happy stitching, Pauline
Joanne...I already follow you via GFC.
I liked M & E and will be stopping by for a visit as soon as catch up on my blog hopping...I am sooooo far behind. I will visit all as there is too much inspiration and I don't want to miss any of it!! Happy stitching, Pauline
I sent Umbrella Jane a friend request...couldn't find a way to like her facebook page. Hopefully she will be a friend...love the umbrella!! Happy stitcing, Pauline
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