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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

There are Three Winners of the PDF Downloadable Quilt Patterns

I have emailed the three winners,

Melissa
and
Sew Darn Quilt
and
Belinda

They can choose the PDF Downloadable Quilt Pattern of their choice from My Craftsy Store. (Value $8.00)

I currently have 23 Patterns in My Craftsy Store. Ranging in prices from Free to $8.00. I am working on more Quilt Patterns and Quilt Blocks to upload. I recently shared this quilt on my blog and I am working on completing that pattern to upload, yet in August. I am working on a couple samples to give you several options. You will LOVE the versatility of this Quilt Pattern!

One of my "Free" Quilt Blocks was Number One in the Top Twenty Free Patterns! I got so excited about being in the Top Twenty, I took photos of my computer screen.

It's will always be a Free Pattern. You can hop over and download it. Crazee Patch Paper Pieced Heart.

When you make it to Number One you are a Featured Pattern Designer. I took a photo of that too!

And My Denim Quilt Block Pattern was featured in the Top Twenty Quilt Patterns also. It sells for Only $1.00.

Toby and Gabby Love my Denim Quilt!

I took photos My Craftsy Store to share too.

Congratulations to the Winners and thanks everyone for entering!

I hosted my Giveaway here for the Pets on Quilts Show and now hop over and place your votes. Click Here.

Lily Pad Quilting is hosting and has incredible Prizes for the voters and the winners. I sponsored the event with 3 more PDF Downloadable Quilt Patterns over there too!

Enjoy!

Marcia

Monday, August 4, 2014

Pets on Quilts 2014!

Pets on Quilts started on August 1st and runs for 10 days for entering and then on the 12th the voting starts!

Category #1 Dog on Quilt

You still have time to share a post featuring your pet on a quilt or your quilt that features a pet. See all of the information at Lily Pad Quilting.

I did not even have to set up this "photo shoot". I came out of the shower and Toby had hopped up on my bed. It is perfect for the Pets on Quilts Show!

I made this quilt top in 2002 and it was one of the first quilts I quilted on my long arm machine in 2003. I made it for my in laws, but we have it on our bed, as they have both passed away. I love all the blue prints, but I do not like the quilting. I left too many "un quilted" spaces. I do not like the way the fabric just hangs there. I keep it on my bed as it was one of the first quilts I personally quilted for family.

I only quilted a few quilts, (way back in the beginning) loosely quilted, like this one. I was just learning how to quilt!

I like the heart as it is filled with the free style loops and lazy daisies, but there should have been some background quilting like a meandering around the heart. Remember, I was new to long arm quilting back in 2003.

When quilts have blank spaces the fabric hangs and gaps up. I learned fast after I quilted this quilt. I would never leave blank spaces when quilting again.

Sometimes, I think I should roll this quilt on my quilting machine and fill in the spaces, but then I remind myself that it is good to look back and see where I started and how far I have come in 11 years! WOW!

If you want to see posts where I share "Up Close" photos of my Free Style Quilting click here or any of the specific links in my sidebar of this blog.

I wrapped up Toby in the quilt for a cuddled up photo. I love that the morning sun was streaming in the window on our sweet little Toby.

I am sponsoring again this year for the Pets on Quilts Show with 3 prizes of PDF Downloadable Quilt Patterns!
Click here to see the post about the 3 prizes that I am sharing with 3 Lily Pad Quilting Winners!

Want to see all the Pets on Quilts over a Lily Pad Quilting?
Click here to hop over and check it out!

Update: This Giveaway ended at Midnight on the 11th. Winners announced on the 13th.

A Bonus Giveaway here too!

Want to enter to win a chance to win one of my Craftsy.com PDF Downloadable Quilt Patterns?

My Craftsy Store: http://www.craftsy.com/user/3103603/pattern-store

I am sharing 3 PDF Downloadable Quilt Patterns here too!

You can enter twice:

#1 Leave a comment and tell me if you hopped over to the Pets on Quilt Show to see all the Entries at Lily Pad Quilting. Tell me your "Favorite Pets on Quilt's Post"

http://www.lilypadquilting.blogspot.com/2014/08/pets-on-quilts-show-2014.html

#2 Leave a comment and tell me where you shared a link to this post And my Pets on Quilt's Photo.

Tweet? Facebook? Pinterest? Google? Blog? Flicker? Picasa?
Share this link to my blog. Thanks!

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

AND

Grab this Photo of Toby and share it with my link. Right click and save as to your computer and then share it somewhere. Tell me in your comment, where you shared it, with a link to your post or tweet or where ever you shared it. Thanks for sharing.

My Pets on Quilt Giveaway here closes at Midnight on August 11, 2014.

Three Winners will be announced on August 13, 2014 and the 3 winners will be emailed one PDF Downloadable Quilt Pattern of their choice --- Value $8.00.

Link to my Craftsy Store. Check out all my Quilt Patterns! There are currently 2 FREE patterns. Hop over and get the 2 free ones. I will be adding more soon!

I love the Pets on Quilt Show!

Thanks Lily Pad Quilts for hosting!

http://www.lilypadquilting.blogspot.com/2014/08/pets-on-quilts-show-2014.html

Pets on Quilts 2014

Enjoy!

Marcia

Do you want to see my posts from the past Pets on Quilts Show? Click here.

This was my favorite past photo of Gabby and Toby all wrapped up for the Pets on Quilt Show from 2012.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

I Wrapped Up in My Favorite Quilt...

Gabby

... and Toby

for a photo shoot for the Pets on Quilts Show.

I made this raggie denim shirt quilt 10 years ago when I first started long arm quilting. Many of you have seen it, because I have shared it here.

I cut up denim shirts, plaid cotton shirts, flannel scraps, and denim dresses to create this quilt.

I backed my quilt with flannel fabric and used a poly batting to make it a little lighter than if I had used a cotton batting.

I was just learning to free style quilt. I chose a variegated thread with blends of blues. I really had fun practicing loops and whimsical flowers.

In the beginning, I had a hard time hitting the center points of the flowers, thus resulting in the uneven flowers that still look great today - 10 years later.

I did not snip this quilt to fray. I let it fray naturally.

It is my favorite quilt of all the quilts I have ever made. It is soft and warm, yet light weight, because of the poly batting and use of the denim shirts.

In the winter, I cuddle up as I am blogging. Sometimes I share it with Gabby and Toby. They love it too!

Category for the Pets on Quilts Show: Dogs on Quilts

Click here to hop over and enjoy all the other Pets on Quilts.

Enjoy your pets!
Marcia

I also enjoy my new grand baby and I will be sharing some baby photos soon. Remember, I made four quilts for him and tons of baby burp cloths. I took photos of them being put to good use. We had a wonderful trip to the Netherlands and I am finally recovering from the jet lag! I spent a lot of time in the rocking chair just holding the baby.

Click here for the link to this baby quilt that I rolled into my carry on bag and hand delivered to my grand baby.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Pets on Quilts Show Starts Tomorrow at

.... Lily Pad Quilting!

Click here for all the information about the Pets on Quilts Show - 2013.

I am working on my Pets on Quilts Show Post too. Here is a sneak peek.

Gabby
and
Toby

Click here to see my post from last year - 2012.

Click here to see my post from 2011.

Join in on the fun! Take photos of your pets on your quilts and post them and then link them up over at Lily Pad Quilting.

Marcia

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Are you ready for the Pets on Quilts Show?

I am a sponsor again this year for the Pets on Quilts Show!

Snoodles posted about the prizes I am sharing today. Click HERE.

Click HERE for the information on this year's Pets on Quilts Show.

Click HERE for the link to the 2012 Pets on Quilt Show.
You can great an idea what others posted and shared last year. Start taking your photos and get ready to post them.

Click HERE to see my post from last year.

I shared photos of my quilt inspectors. I had them test to see if my denim quilt with wool batting was going to keep us warm in the Wisconsin Winters months.

They were right --- It kept us warm all winter!

Enjoy your day!
Marcia

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Pets on Quilts!

Entry - Dogs on Quilts

I made this up cycled quilt for us, but Gabby and Toby think I made it for them!

All cuddled up!

I upcycled a pair of patchwork shorts, denim dresses, and denim shirts into a a cozy warm quilt. I even used a washable wool batting to make it extra warm for our Wisconsin winters.

I am a long arm quilter and I work at home. I keep the heat on low and my little sweethearts love to cuddle up in this quilt during the day, while I am working.