Giveaway WINNER announced!

And the winner is LAURA

NOTE: if you didn't win (with me or anyone else)... well maybe it's because you didn't listen to my advise to check if you are a no-reply blogger (and you didn't leave your email address there).

I received 84 (EIGHTY FOUR) comments that I didn't publish because I didn't have a way to get in touch with me directly...

... some of them are following me (through different platforms), but still no email = no chance!

... some of them say they signed up for the QAL, but if I don't know who is who, how can I contact you?!?!

Seriously... I don't now why people don't take 5 minute to double check that issue!

Oh, well, I guess that we (people that check or leave their email) have more chances to win!

Congratulations Laura! I hope you will enjoy making a great project with these beauties!!!

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day and QAL announcement

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

SewMamaSew.com

Hello giveaway hoppers!
If you are new here, welcome!!
If you have been here before, I am glad that you came back!!! :)

If you are new here you should know that I am obsessed with Paper Piecing and I offer FREE paper piecing patterns of very famous characters like Snoopy & Friends, Alice in Wonderland, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many many more!

I know you are in a rush to enter a gazillion of giveaways so I will only steal a minute to tell you that... I am hosting a new QAL for 2017.

I will host it on my other website (as here I share weekly personal updates and I don't want things to get confusing if people want to just follow the event and not my personal struggles and successes :) )

If you are intrigued, read more and SIGN UP at alidatweloqdesigns.blogspot.com

I hope many of you will join... it will be a fun growing experience, there will be prizes, linky and much more!!

And now, let's get down to the giveaway business :)

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
MYHEX-639-HONEST 

(BIG Hexagon-shaped precut), 

some thread and a fantastic pattern!!

Rules are simple:

• leave a comment below answering a simple question:
  Which sewing technique is the most challenging for you?
  For me, I think needle turn applique... it's just too much work on all those tiny pieces and it is very slow! :)
• you have two extra entries (optional)
1. follow this blog through  Blogger (GFC) or Bloglovin and add a comment below to tell me how you follow! (new followers are welcome! and if you are already following, just let me know how!!)
2. sign up for the 2017 QAL at alidatweloqdesigns.blogspot.com and add a comment below to tell me that you signed up!

Important notes:

• the giveaway will close on December 11th at (11:59 p.m. EST), and the winner will be contacted by email on Monday, Dec 12th.
  If I don't hear back by Tue (5 pm EST), I will pick another winner.
• this giveaway is open to anyone (US and non-US)
• comments are going to be moderated, so they will not be published immediately.
  But in 24h I promise that I will approve all the comments that are not spam :)
• if you are a no-reply blogger, please leave your email in the comment because I will NOT publish comments by no-reply bloggers without the email (I need a way to contact you if you win). If you are worried about spam, just type your email like "tweloq [at] gmail [dot] com" or similar :)
• !!! IMPORTANT !!! There are currently 67 comments from no-reply bloggers. I didn't publish them below and I won't add them in the drawing (even if I appreciate the comment, I need a way to contact you if you win). So if suspect you can be in that situation, just include your email in the comment!! I cannot hunt your email through fancy links, websites, etc. I am NOT making YOU jump through hoops to get the prize, so do NOT make ME jump through hoops to get your email address
  Seriously: it takes 5 minutes to check if you are a no-reply blogger!! There are tons of tutorial that shows you how to check and how to stop this terrible thing that is preventing you to get new friends, replies to your comments and prizes!!! A simple step-by-step tutorial can be found HERE: http://www.flusterbuster.com/2013/02/are-you-no-reply-blogger.html. It has pictures and detailed instructions...

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway and QAL announcement!

THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

SewMamaSew.com

Hello giveaway hoppers!
If you are new here, welcome!!
If you have been here before, I am glad that you came back!!! :)

If you are new here you should know that I am obsessed with Paper Piecing and I offer FREE paper piecing patterns of very famous characters like Snoopy & Friends, Alice in Wonderland, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many many more!

Two big ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. I am moving all my patterns to a new website alidatweloqdesigns.blogspot.com!
   If you want to read more about the move, check out the link above.
   During the month of December, please be patient with me as the move may get messy and patterns maybe get lost in boxes :) if you have any issue, don't hesitate to get in touch with me!
   
   
2. I will be running a FUN QAL for 2016... a very non-traditional QAL that incorporates several techniques to create a quilt like you have never seen before!
   Not interested in the entire quilt? No problem!! Each block can be incorporated in a finished project perfect to gift to yourself, your kids, your nephews or your grandkids!!
   What is the theme? Board Games!!

To find more information about the QAL and subscribe to the newsletter to get more information during the month of December, please visit the official page for the QAL.

And now, let's get down to the giveaway business :)

Some Halloween Themed charms...
and few Tula Pink's Fat Quarters...
and a Clover needle Threader!
THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Rules are simple:

• leave a comment below answering a simple question:
  Do you have a favorite board game?
  Mine was "Non T'Arrabbiare" which is the Italian version of the English Ludo :)
• for an extra entry, follow my new blog through Blogger (GFC) or Bloglovin, or join my AlidaTweLoQDesign FB group, or follow on Pinterest, and add a second comment below to tell me how you follow! (new followers are welcome! and if you are already following, just let me know how!!)

Important notes:

• the giveaway will close on December 13th at (11:59 p.m. EST), and the winner will be contacted by email on Monday, Dec 14th.
  If I don't hear back by Tue (5 pm EST), I will pick another winner.
• this giveaway is open to anyone (US and non-US)
• comments are going to be moderated, so they will not be published immediately.
  But in 24h I promise that I will approve all the comments that are not spam :)
• if you are a no-reply blogger, please leave your email in the comment because I will NOT publish comments by no-reply bloggers without the email (I need a way to contact you if you win). If you are worried about spam, just type your email like "tweloq [space] at [space] gmail [dot] com" or similar :)
• !!! IMPORTANT !!! During past giveaways I received at least 50 comments from no-reply bloggers and I didn't add them in the drawing (even if I appreciate the comment, I need a way to contact you if you win). So if you don't receive an email from me answering your comment, come back and put another comment with your email!!! I cannot hunt your email through fancy links, website, etc. I am NOT making YOU jump through hoops to get the prize, so do NOT make ME jump through hoops to get your email address
• UPDATE: at this point (Wed, Dec 9, 9:49 pm EST) there are 30 comments from no-reply bloggers or from people that ask me to click links/profiles to get their email address. Sorry people: if I cannot access your email directly from your comment, I will NOT publish it.
  HOWEVER: I decided to change the rules... I will add a prize for the no-reply bloggers and for people that do not provide their contact information. I will send it to a random location in your home country (that I will guess from your name) and then I will write you a clue about where to find the next clue for a national/international scavenger hunt! :) if you don't make it easy for me to find you, I won't make it easy for you to find the prize!! :)
  Seriously: it takes 5 minutes to check if you are a no-reply blogger!! There are tons of tutorial that shows you how to check and how to stop this terrible thing that is preventing you to get new friends, replies to your comments and prizes!!! A simple step-by-step tutorial can be found HERE: http://www.flusterbuster.com/2013/02/are-you-no-reply-blogger.html. It has pictures and detailed instructions...

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SYS 2015 - New prize and my project!

Earlier this month Jordan shared an embroidered literary quote for a chic piece of hoop art.
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

I made mine! Since I am pretty familiar with basic embroidery, I thought: how can I make it challenging for me to "Stretch My Skills"?

I never used a dark fabric before, so that would be fun to try!

I researched several methods to transfer the design to the fabric (since usual markers are not visible on black fabric). I don't have fancy chalk markers or pen. Many people use a water soluble stabilizer that positioned on the fabric and dissolved once all the stitching is done... but I don't have that fancy thing either. Then someone suggested using tissue paper... when I read that I though "great, another fancy kind of paper that I don't have, moving on to the next option"... but then I stopped... wait... isn't tissue paper that thing you use to wrap gifts? I DO have that at home!! :)

It's great to transfer the design as it's very very thin.

The fact that is very very thin is a good thing also when it comes down to taking it off your work when you are done.

The fact that is very very thin is not that great as you are trying to pull your work through the hoop. You have to be very delicate... and I found out that using pin to hold it in place is not good... using washable glue along the text is actually much easier... 

I never tried stitching on dark fabric and I thought the thread wouldn't show up well... but I really like the contrast. I also used a variegated thread and different stitches, just for fun and I like that it's very dynamic.

So overall I really like how it turned out!

I will frame it when I find a suitable frame, but it's all done!

First project of my long Q4 list, done!

Are YOU enjoying making stitching up your quotes? Share your creations below!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

This month, in order to be eligible for a prize, you are required to embroider a literary quote on a piece of fabric!

I encourage you to use Jordan's quote, but if that is "not your thing", any other quote from any book will qualify as an entry!! As long as it's a finished embroidery piece!

As the first entry, you can entry the embroidery block, and for additional entries you can enter any finish (different than simply putting in a hoop or hanging it) that you come up with! Let's see what you can come up with!

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Crochet, Pixel Quilt and Fabric Postcard tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post (Tutorial 1), this other post (Tutorial 2), this other post (Tutorial 3), this other post (Tutorial 4), this other post (Tutorial 5) and this other post (Tutorial 6).

This month prize is offered by myself and it is an 10$ Amazon gift card! (or equivalent value in other currency, if an international winner is chosen).

Remember that ANY new project (even from previous tutorials) will be entered to win.

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on November 4th between all the new entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

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An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - What's crossing your mind?

Earlier this month Lisa shared a cute tutorial for a fun pincushion with Pascal from Tangled :).
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

Are YOU enjoying making this pincushion? Share your creations below!!

I want to share with you this other cross stitching project I made recently: these patterns can be integrated into bigger projects and add that great accent that makes the piece really special!

(right) my first ever cross stitch project from a kit!

Project for Q3 finish-along (full list of Q3 projects here)!

(left) I reproduced the cross stitch pattern on a smaller aida (14 counts instead of 11) and added as the perfect accent for my Dresden wall hanging!!

I am extremely happy that Lisa unleashed my passion for cross stitching! It's such a portable and quiet art form and it creates the cutest little projects!!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

This month, in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make a cross stitched pincushion!

I encourage you to use Lisa's pattern, but if that is "not your thing", any other character or any other design from anywhere else will qualify as an entry!! As long as it's a finished pincushion!

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Crochet, Pixel Quilt and Fabric Postcard tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post (Tutorial 1), this other post (Tutorial 2), this other post (Tutorial 3), this other post (Tutorial 4), this other post (Tutorial 5) and this other post (Tutorial 6).

This month prize is offered by Lisa and is:

A cross stitch kit ("The Canterbury Fairy, Flower Fairies kit)! 

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on September 3rd between all the new entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

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An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - New prize announced

Earlier this month Lisa shared a cute tutorial for a fun pincushion with Pascal from Tangled :).
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

Are YOU enjoying making this pincushion? Share your creations below!!

I shared my version in the tutorial! Project for Q3 finish-along (full list of Q3 projects here)!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

This month, in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make a cross stitched pincushion!

I encourage you to use Lisa's pattern, but if that is "not your thing", any other character or any other design from anywhere else will qualify as an entry!! As long as it's a finished pincushion!

For additional entries you can enter any cross stitching project that you completed after August 1st!

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Crochet, Pixel Quilt and Fabric Postcard tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post (Tutorial 1), this other post (Tutorial 2), this other post (Tutorial 3), this other post (Tutorial 4), this other post (Tutorial 5) and this other post (Tutorial 6).

This month prize is offered by Lisa and is:

A cross stitch kit ("The Canterbury Fairy, Flower Fairies kit)! 

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on September 3rd between all the new entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

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An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - Another month is almost over!!

At the beginning of June Kristel shared a cool tutorial for a fun Firefly-themed fabric postcard :).
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

Where are YOUR postcards? Share them below!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

This month, in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make a fabric postcard!

You are encourage to use Kristel quote from Serenity, but if that is "not your thing", any other quote or any other design from anywhere else will qualify as an entry!! As long as it's a finished fabric postcard!

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Crochet and Pixel Quilt tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post (Tutorial 1), this other post (Tutorial 2), this other post (Tutorial 3) and this other post (Tutorial 4).

This month prize is:

A bundle of little scraps! They are all kind of colors, shapes and cuts! They come from my stash and I have been using them for paper piecing so they have all weird shapes, but they are just perfect for small applique projects like the fabric postcard!

As an added incentive, I will add a new piece of scraps for each project added in the link party from July 1st to August 5th! So the more people link, the bigger the prize could get... no upper limit to the number of scraps in the prize... so get your projects together and link them below!!

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on August 5th between all the new entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

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An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - Three announcements

Last week Karen shared a fun tutorial for a small little amigurumi friend :).
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

Announcement 1: My project is done! 

Let me introduce you to Snowy! She is not a Pet Rock... she is the Pet Snowball of my friend-pet Pumpkin :) :)

And now I can reveal why I needed the organza to hold the filling inside (as explained in the tutorial file): I needed to add catnip so that Snowy is more fun to play with ;)

How about you? what are YOU making? Let's get the party started!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

Announcement 2:

This month, in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make some amigurumi!

For the first entry (mandatory), you should enter a pet rock (or snow ball, however you want to call it ;) ). For a second entry, you can enter any amigurumi doll that you completed this month! 

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Crochet and Pixel Quilt tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post (Tutorial 1), this other post (Tutorial 2), this other post (Tutorial 3) and this other post (Tutorial 4).

This month the prize is offered by Karen and it is...

Pattern for this great fun hat (Delores DeColores Slouch Hat)

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on July 1st between all the new entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

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Announcement 3:

And before leaving, I would love to hear some comments from you about this series!

Because there are many people subscribed to the mailing list, many people download the tutorial files but very very few links are added in the link party below :( :(

So if you can spend 5 minutes of your time answering few questions in this survey I would really appreciate!! The survey is anonymous so you can tell me what you think without extra pressure ;)

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An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - Concluding remarks on pixel quilts

At the beginning of the month Susan shared an amazing tutorial for a pixel bag to stretch your skills in stitching small squares :).
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

So have you been enjoying this technique?

I absolutely love it! And I already planned a couple of future project that will use this approach.

I will go down to 1'' square UNfinished (meaning 0.5'' finished! yes! isn't it crazy!?! stay tuned to see how it turns out) ;)

So get your squares together and add YOUR projects to the link party!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

For this month in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make a pixel project of any size and any design!

For the first entry, you can enter the piece in the stage of a finished top piece (so just with all your squares assembled). For a second entry, you can enter a completed object: it can be a bag (as suggested in the tutorial) or any other object. For example you can use Janeen's tutorial to turn your pixel project into a pillow, or the tutorial I suggested to turn it into a fabric box!). 

Get creative and have fun!!

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting and Crochet tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post (Tutorial 1), this other post (Tutorial 2) and this other post (Tutorial 3).

This month the prize is offered by me and it is...

Mystery! Surprise ;)

It will be something related to crafts that we did or we will do in the series. 

Things that the winner could put to good use!! 

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on June 3rd between all the new entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - New prize announced (kind of)

Last week Susan shared an amazing tutorial for a pixel bag to stretch your skills in stitching small squares :).
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

My project is almost done, and I have few other tips, learned after we put together the tutorial ;) 

I will share those with you next week (with maybe also my finished project... not sure, let's see)!

But what are YOU making? Let's get the party started!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

For this month in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make a pixel project of any size and any design!

For the first entry, you can enter the piece in the stage of a finished top piece (so just with all your squares assembled). For a second entry, you can enter a completed object: it can be a bag (as suggested in the tutorial) or any other object. For example you can use Janeen's tutorial to turn your pixel project into a pillow, or the tutorial I suggested to turn it into a fabric box!). 

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting and Crochet tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post (Tutorial 1), this other post (Tutorial 2) and this other post (Tutorial 3).

This month the prize is offered by me and it is...

Mystery! Surprise!

It will be something related to crafts that we did or we will do in the series. 

Things that the winner could put to good use!! 

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on June 3rd between all the new entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - Come and join the party!

Twenty two days ago Pren shared a simple but fun tutorial for a dishcloth to stretch your crocheting skills.
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

Until now, there is not a single project added in the link party below from this tutorial 

:( :( :(

Come on friends!! This month is a super easy and quick project!

:) :) :)

For this month in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make a square crochet project using the pattern for the basic square in the tutorial, with any decoration design you like!

In the tutorial, we also listed some other objects (bags, pouches, etc): you can also enter any of those as long as you add the edging and/or the surface decoration using the technique described by Pren for the dishcloth. 

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing and Quilting tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post and this other post.

This month the prize is offered by me and it's the bundle depicted below 

A crochet/knitting book, a fun measuring tale, yarn needles and some bon bons :)

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on May 6yh between all the entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - My second project, where is yours?

We are three weeks in, for our crochet month!
You can find the tutorial that the wonderful Pren shared on the SYS2015 page!

I decided that one project was not enough so I made another one! :)

But this time I turned the square into a little pouch to keep all my crochet hook warm and cozy!

I made the square following the pattern, then I fold it in thirds, closed the sides with the first round of border with the different yarn and decorated one side with the cute border in the pattern! Then I added three fancy snaps because why not! :)

And what are YOU making? Let's get the party started!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

For this month in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make a square crochet project using the pattern for the basic square in the tutorial, with any decoration design you like!

In the tutorial, we also listed some other objects (bags, pouches, etc): you can also enter any of those as long as you add the edging and/or the surface decoration using the technique described by Pren for the dishcloth. 

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing and Quilting tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post and this other post.

This month the prize is offered by me and it's the bundle depicted below 

A crochet/knitting book, a fun measuring tale, yarn needles and some bon bons :)

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on May 6th between all the entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - New prize revealed!

Last week Pren shared a simple but fun tutorial for a dishcloth to stretch your crocheting skills.
You can find the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

And what are YOU making? Let's get the party started!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

For this month in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make a square crochet project using the pattern for the basic square in the tutorial, with any decoration design you like!

In the tutorial, we also listed some other objects (bags, pouches, etc): you can also enter any of those as long as you add the edging and/or the surface decoration using the technique described by Pren for the dishcloth. 

You can still link up blocks and projects from the Foundation Paper Piecing and Quilting tutorials!!

For rules about what will be accepted in those cases, please refer to this previous post and this other post.

This month the prize is offered by me and it's the bundle depicted below 

A crochet/knitting book, a fun measuring tale, yarn needles and some bon bons :)

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on May 6yh between all the entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - Second giveaway ending SOON!

Hello everyone!!

Just a reminder that you have one more week to link up your free motion quilting/tangle stitches small and big projects for a chance to win the prize offered by myself (the fabric bundle below).

Oh, remember that you can also link your Syndrome block (foundation paper piecing) if you didn't have the chance to link it up last month!!

It's never too late to Stretch Your Skills!!

I will draw a random winner on April 1st (no joke) between all the new entries in the link party.

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - Quilting - Who's ready to party?

Last week I shared with all of you not one but TWO full tutorials for not one, not two but THREE complete projects to stretch your quilting skills.
You can find the tutorials on the SYS2015 page!

These are my projects... already gifted and put to good use! :)

And what are YOU making? Let's get the party started!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

For this month in order to be eligible for prizes, you are asked to make any of the objects (table runner, coasters or wall hanging). Each type of object will count as one entry: so if you make 10 coasters they will count as one entry. Remember that to add different entries in the link party, they must have different URLs (they must be different pictures in Flickr, or different blog posts, etc.).

You can still link up blocks and project from the Foundation Paper Piecing tutorial!!

For rules about what will be accepted for that case, please refer to this previous post.

This month the prize is offered by me and 

it is the fat quarter bundle in the picture below!

All kinds of fabric (batiks, stripes, dots, ...)

I will draw a winner (using random.org) on April 1st between all the entries in the link party. 

International participants are welcome!!

An InLinkz Link-up

SYS 2015 - Anyone wants to join the party?

Hello everyone!!

Two weeks ago the wonderful Janeen shared her block and a very helpful tutorial for a fun Fandom block: Syndrome from the Incredibles! You can find the pattern and the tutorial on the SYS2015 page!

Last week I shared my block and I was planning to have my finished object finished by today but life gets in the way sometimes :) I made good progress but it's not ready yet... I hope to show it off next week.

In the meantime, we had just one person (the wonderful Jan) that linked her finished project in the link up below... is there anyone out there working on this project? Do you know that there is a wonderful prize waiting for you on March 4th? so what are you waiting for!! :)

The prize is offered by Janeen and is one of her e-books of your choice! These wonderful collections contain from 10 to 16 patterns of a certain theme of blocks: there are animals, stars, Christmas, Halloween, etc.!

I will draw a random winner on March 4th between all the entries in the link party. Janeen will then email the PDF after the winner pick the pattern collection she or he likes!

And what are YOU making? Let's get the party started!!

Remember that in this link party only projects belonging to the SYS2015 series should be added 

(I reserve the right to delete any non compliant link). 

This link party will be open all year long and you can add as many finished projects as you want! 

The same link party will be shown on the SYS2015 page.

Each link will give you a chance to win one of the monthly prizes.

An InLinkz Link-up

Some numbers and a winner!

Wow, another Sew Mama Sew giveaway week is gone and I survived ;)

I managed to get through all your wonderful comments and also enter myself in many giveaways.

Some numbers before announcing the winner:

- 130: is the number of giveaway I entered myself! pretty impressive!
- 150: is the number of comments I received on my post and I answered every single one of them! If you didn't get a reply from me, then you are one of the...
- 27: is the number of comments from no-reply blogger and with no email address! it's about 15% of the total!! if you happen to read this and you never win anything in these giveaways, I suggest you to spend 10 minutes checking if that's your case!!!
- 51: is the number of people that subscribed to the "Tutorial Series" I am going to run on this blog for 2015! So exciting!! In few days you will know more... if you didn't subscribe to the mailing list and you want to, just go over the tutorial series page and leave your email address.

- AND THE WINNING NUMBER IS...

Congratulations Ramona!!! I hope you will love my little bundle!!

And she left her address right there in the comment (using an anti-spam strategy)!! 

That's the way to do it if you want to win around here!!! :)

Tomorrow I am going to share my weekly progress (big finishes!! so excited to share!!).