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Thursday, May 3, 2012

it's time for May Giveaway.

Good Morning all. Being the 3rd of May already it is time once again for my little giveaway.
Seeing as it was getting close to Mother's day I thought I would go with the theme of Cupcakes and Pretty & Pink which I love to have on Mother's Day.
The giveaway consists of 'cupcake' fabric, very cute matching cupcake tea towels, a sweet little lace doiley, cute tea party buttons hand crafted by my friend Tracey Bormann(White), raspberry & strawberry tea, a pretty card made by my friend Ann (sorry not Mother's day but still pretty & pink) and one of my earliest patterns "Sweet  Friends" which is very cute when stitched. This is a better view of the pattern and no the cute felt cupcakes are not in the pattern (sorry they belong to someone else).

If you would like to be in this draw please just leave me a comment and I will draw the winner next Thursday (Aussie Time) May 10th 2012. Good luck!
Lastly but not least "Circle of Tulips and Rosebuds" block is coming along nicely even though it is very time consuming. I am very pleased at least I have a round circle of bias which was some mean feat and not for the faint hearted (slight exaggeration there) but still I am quite pleased it went well. All my little rosebuds are all pressed and folded and after the leaves will be next in line.
This is the book of beautiful designs I have been using it is called "Applique from the Heart" by Pat Weir-Smith. I have loved each and every one of them and the book is a wonderful format and so easy to use.
Well that's it from me. The grocery shopping awaits....oh so exciting! I know. I am very grateful to be able to buy groceries but I will be a danger to other shoppers as I whizz around the shops today so that I can get home to my applique. Does this sound remotely normal to anyone or have I finally gone over the edge and not the raw edge or the selvage edge either. Ok I will desist immediately and leave you in peace.
"Patchwork is painting with fabric, needle and thread. Another wonderful way to make Art"
Blessings, Michelle xx
Posted by at 10:34 AM

33 comments:

  1. KayleeMay 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    WOW gorgeous gifties in your May giveaway Michelle, the cupcake pattern is just gorgeous. Please put me in and I hope my name/number is pulled out :-)
    have fun stitching. Cheers Kaylee

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  2. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneMay 3, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Such a lovely array for you giveaway, thank you for the chance. Had to have a little giggle about your shopping comment ... I do mine online now so some other poor person has to pick it all out for me and I get to stay at home and with play with my 3 y.o. and/or sew.....best $5 I spend in a fortnight! :o)

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  3. donnaMay 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Michelle what a beautiful give away. I would love to be included. Your applique is so beautiful. The best I do is machine applique.
    Hugs
    donna

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  4. JeanetteMay 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Gorgeous gifts Michelle for your giveaway. Love to win & thanks for the chance. Hugs,

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  5. AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    wow what a wonderful giveaway prizes Michelle.Your block is looking lovely ,love the buds.xx

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  6. tubilinha tiacarminhaMay 3, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Que é um mimo de tão meigo adorei.Obrigada pelo sorteio e Deus te abençoe.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  7. elliekMay 3, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I do love the block you are doing. That circle looks amazing. I have just learnt the wonders of needleturn applique and love it... so relaxing.Great giveaway. have a lovely day.

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  8. Christine MMay 3, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Thanks for the lovely giveaway Michelle. Everything looks so yummy! Your applique is certainly coming along.

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  9. CarolynMay 3, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Applique looking good Michelle, and a very generous giveaway too.

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  10. AntheaMay 3, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Hi Michelle, that bias circle certainly looks like it's not for the faint-hearted, so well done! Please include me in your wonderful delicious generous giveaway... x

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  11. HelenMay 3, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Michelle your block is coming along nicely, it will be terrific to see the finished project. Lovely gifts for your giveaway too.

    Helen

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  12. FionaMay 3, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Love the applique... hate the shopping too.. waste of time.... of course I want to go in for that pretty pretty giveaway goodies.... me and cupcakes are a very good match
    Hugz

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  13. CheryllMay 3, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    As lucky no 13 commenter... I think that's an omen... so no-one else has the bother to enter...lol...
    As always would LoVe to win some thing of yours!!! :)

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  14. LeanneMay 3, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Lovely gifts for yuor giveaway.

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  15. DebbieMay 3, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I love cupcakes, thanks for a great giveaway. Happy Mother's day!

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  16. MariaMay 3, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win your lovely giveaway.
    Your applique is very nice and I have done a work shop with Pat Wier-Smith. She is a great tutor.

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  17. SandyNMay 3, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Wow Michelle, what a giveaway. You are just so generous...

    Hope you have a great a Mother's day...

    Sandyn

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  18. SunnybecMay 3, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Oh yes please would love to win your gifts. I love your applique, I have only done raw edge but eventually want to tackle needle turn. Hugs

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  19. CathMay 3, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Michelle, what a lovely give-away. I haven't even thought about Mothers Day yet! Pink & Pretty and Cupcakes are two of my favourite themes so please count me in.
    Cath
    @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  20. BonnieMay 3, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Anything with cupcakes is wonderful. Your giveaway is so generous. I would love to win!

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  21. SusanMay 3, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    How generous of you - as always - the collection of bit looks lovely.

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  22. linnyMay 3, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Anything to do with cupcakes is a winner. Love all these gifts. Thanks for the chance to win them.

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  23. MarilynMay 3, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Your applique looks beautiful Michelle. Lovely circle. Will be waiting to see the little rosebuds.

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  24. ShayMay 4, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Gorgeous giveaway Michelle! Thanks for hosting and for the opportunity to win such loveliness.

    Way to go chickee on wrestling that bias circle into shape. Looks like you won the fight to the death!

    I love grocery shopping. I'm sad arent I?

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  25. Briar RoseMay 4, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    What a beautiful Giveaway Michelle,you are so generous, and your Applique' is gorgeous, that Quilt will be an heirloom. Cheers Rosalie.

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  26. Show and TellMay 4, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Hi Michelle....I would love to be in your draw....Thanks for your generosity....Hugs Kate xo

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  27. NoelaMay 4, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Your applique is looking great Michelle. I'm off shopping soon too, one of life's necessities unfortunately. Rather be sewing. Lovely giveaway. Have a great Mothers Day next week. Hugs....

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  28. quilterlizMay 4, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    G'day Michelle. That is a lovely give away.Your applique looks great. Love the colours.I have just returned home from my grocery shopping, but no sewing awaits, just the vacuum cleaner. Take care. Liz...

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  29. Quilt KittyMay 5, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    What a pretty giveaway. Your garden in the next post looks so lush & green, love it! Tracee xx

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  30. hueiseiMay 5, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I'd love to win the giveaway! So kind of you. :)
    Thanks.

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  31. MisteaMay 7, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Oh my there is nothing over the edge about the grocery shopping statement - It is very important that it doesn't take you away from your projects for too long.
    Beautiful circle of flowers.

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  32. Bev CMay 7, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Hello Michelle,

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway. I have a couple of Pat's books from craft shows many years ago.

    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  33. KarenMay 8, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    hi there, what a lovely giveaway - such a cool cupcake pattern, would love to win.

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