My 200th Post -- and a Quilty Giveaway!

Hard to believe it with my hit-or-miss posting, but I've actually reached 200 posts today! And what better way to celebrate than to have a giveaway? The winner will be chosen on Friday, January 23, at 12:00 p.m (CST) in a random drawing. Just leave a comment on this post to be entered.

And the prize is... (drumroll, please)

...Fred Rabbit, a cute mini-quilt pattern, published by Patch Abilities, and designed by Julie Bohringer, PLUS all the fabrics you'll need to complete the 5-1/2" X 22" quilt top (you will need to add your own 1/3 yard of backing and binding fabric for the completed quilt). The pattern is designed for fusible web machine applique -- a quick and easy project!


In other news, I've just launched a new blog, Pen to Paper, to help re-kindle my writerly pursuits. Please feel free to stop in anytime, and see how things progress!

Comments

Jean said…
Congratulations, Heather!!! The bunny is cute and the fabrics very pretty. Good luck on your new blog.
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 6:59:00 PM CST
Sandi Linn Andersen said…
Hi Heather,
Hey, looks like I got lucky. You left your name on my blog for my BOM and I need your e-mail so I can send the files to you........so I pop over and here you are having a Giveaway!! So, CONGRATULATIONS on your 200th post!! Please enter me in your drawing. I love the cute pattern and that basket fabric is great! Please e-mail me at stitchinglegacy(at)gmail (dot) com and I would love to know where you are here in Minnesota. Now I am going to check out your new blog, Pen to Paper. Also, if you would like, I will mention your giveaway on my blog. Just let me know. :-)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 12:04:00 AM CST
Betsy said…
Heather congratulations on your 200th post. It does fly by. Your gifts are very nice.
Please count me in.
Also, how nice of you to start a writing blog. That is definetly a lost art that must be rekindled.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 4:53:00 AM CST
Anonymous said…
Congrats on 200 posts, aren't milestones fun!

What a great giveaway, puts me in a mood for Spring as I llok at all the snow out my window.

Thanks for the chance.

Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 8:11:00 AM CST
Diane H said…
Congrats on your 200th. What lovely prizes, thank you for all the time and effort you put into your beautiful blog.
DianeH
laura84watt@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 9:37:00 AM CST
Judi said…
Congrats on your 200th post. What a wonderful giveaway, my grandkids would love to see this on their wall.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 10:10:00 AM CST
Anonymous said…
Wow 200th post well congrats to you and what a wonderful accomplishment
also to your new blog pen to pencil
do enter me into you drawing for fred the bunnie too cute and he will be a lovely addtion to the rest of the bunnies that live here in chicago
best wishes
ter
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:59:00 AM CST
Cornfield Quilter said…
Count me in on the give-away, the quilt kit is adorable! Congrats on 200 posts, don't they seem to add up fast!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 2:03:00 PM CST
Anya said…
Congratulations and what a wonderful giveaway. Thank you for the chance.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 5:59:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
Congratulations! I love reading all the quilty blogs. They inspire me.

Please enter me in the drawing. I love the prizes.

Linda
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 6:20:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
Congratulation!!.. Pls enter me in the drawing & the quilt kit is adorable!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 6:53:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
Hey Congratulations!! I'm getting close to my 100th post. I have quite a few of those wall hangings but not that one. Thanks for the chance to win.
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 12:19:00 PM CST
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