I’m having a giveaway!

(edited July 11th — the give away is now closed and winners have been selected, thanks for participating)

I am always reading of other people having giveaways and I do not know why but I have never had one.  I have been blogging for 2 years and 3 months and have had 332 blog entries.  I guess it is time to have one.

The rules:  leave me a comment on this blog post by Wednesday and tell me where you are from – this doesn’t mean your exact location 🙂 just your country and/or state will do.   That will give you one chance.  You will have two chances if you mention the give away on your blog.   The winners will be announced on Saturday next week on the 11th – one week from today.  This give away is open to all readers no matter where you are from.

Make sure you if you do not have a blog that I have a way to get in touch with you – I will need your e mail address.

There will be two winners.  Each winner will get a package of strong acrylic templates from Marti Michell – she is listed on my side bar and has wonderful products.  Check out her site and see what all she has available.  These templates are made strong enough so that you can use a rotary cutter to cut around them, no need to trace around them and cut with3688761064_e9f1416089 scissors 3687958961_5bc8ae31b0unless you want to.  Marti and her husband were kind enough to send me quite a few of their products during the winter after I mentioned them on a blog post about the wonderful quilts that can be made from their drunkards path templates.  They sent me a variety of products and I know I will never have enough time to use all of them so I am sharing.  There just might be another product give away in the future!

These are the two different sets of templates that I am giving away – they have never been used although I have opened the packages to take a look at them.  If you have a preference on which you would like to win tell me in your comment and I will try to make sure you get the one you want.  Included with the package of the templates will also be a surprise gift from me.

The package on the left is the Drunkards Path pattern and it makes a 6 – 7 inch block.  The pattern on the right is called Winding Ways and it makes a 8 1/2 inch block.

I hope you all are enjoying the 4th of July here in the United States and that the weather has been ok for you all.  Here we have had some rain but I think the weather will clear up in time for the fireworks tonight.  My husband and I have been planning on going over to the river park to see the show.

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  • Gari Jul 4, 2009 @ 19:39

    This is the first time I have been the first to respond to a giveaway. If I win, I would love the Winding Ways templates. Thanks,
    .-= Gari´s last blog .. =-.

  • Karen K Jul 4, 2009 @ 19:39

    I love the Winding Ways. Her Templates are great. I did a BOM with them a few years back and they were great to rotary cut around. A hint-put double sided tape on the back to keep them from sliding and use a turn table.
    .-= Karen K´s last blog ..Odds and Ends =-.

  • Vicki W Jul 4, 2009 @ 20:00

    I’ve been meaning to try some of these templates. I am from Richmond, VA and I will link to your giveaway on my next Field Tripping the Web post this week.
    .-= Vicki W´s last blog ..Color Palette – A Day at the Beach =-.

  • Regina Chronister Jul 4, 2009 @ 20:21

    Karen I would love to win the winding ways templates I have always thought those quilts are neat. Regina

  • Renee G Jul 4, 2009 @ 21:10

    I would be delighted to win either pattern, this looks like fun.

    rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

  • Crispy Jul 4, 2009 @ 21:12

    Hooray for having a give away Karen. Please don’t enter me as I would never use the templates and should go to someone who will. I’ll put a mention of your giveaway on my blog tomorrow :0)

    Crispy

  • Nova Jul 4, 2009 @ 21:47

    I’m up here in Canada.These are really cool!

  • Patchmaker Jul 5, 2009 @ 5:07

    Hi, Karen; I’m in Nova Scotia Canada, and I’d love the Drunkard’s Path templates. I’ll mention your giveaway on my blog post tomorrow.

  • Stina Jul 5, 2009 @ 7:15

    North of Sweden Calling!!! :o)))
    Fun giveaway.. Hmm.. I dont know wich one I would like the best.. but I have always wanted to make a Drunkard´s Path… so I go for that one..:o))
    Congratulation on your 2 years+ and over 300 blogentrys… !!!!
    Will add your giveaway to my sidebar… so good luck everyone and thanks for the oppurtunity to win..:o))
    .-= Stina´s last blog ..Todays disgrace… =-.

  • Mary Flynn Jul 5, 2009 @ 7:33

    Hey there….NC here! Winding Ways templates would be my pick. Hope you’ll visit my blog as well as I have a giveaway going too. I learned of you through Crispy (maybe an extra point for her? LOL)

  • chris Jul 5, 2009 @ 7:52

    Count me in. Chris from SW Wisconsin here. I will be posting a link to your blog at http://www.dyecandy.blogspot.com later today.
    .-= chris´s last blog ..Nocturne and Fireflies =-.

  • Ankie Karlsson Jul 5, 2009 @ 8:02

    Hi
    I am from the middle of Sweden.
    What a great giveaway.
    You can´t have enough templates that´s my motto.
    I like them both.
    I will add about your giveaway to my blog (the sidebar)
    .-= Ankie Karlsson´s last blog ..Along the railway =-.

  • SewCalGal Jul 5, 2009 @ 8:22

    This give-away looks like fun. I’m not familiar with these templates, but they look great and I’d love to give any of them a try. Very nice of you to coordinate this. Whom ever the lucky winner is will certainly enjoy them. I know I would.

    I live in So. Cal. Please send rain!

    SewCalGal
    http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

  • Diane Jul 5, 2009 @ 9:17

    I have several of Marti’s templates and really like them. I have been wanting the Winding Ways templates, but just haven’t bought them yet.
    I had a retreat with Marti last year and she is so much fun!
    I live in Florida and will be happy to put a link on my blog for your giveaway. I know whoever gets the templates will be thrilled.

  • Melanie Jul 5, 2009 @ 9:42

    I’ll obviously disqualify myself as a family member and non-quilter! But is cool that you are doing your first giveaway!
    .-= Melanie´s last blog ..Berry Semifreddo =-.

  • Michele Jul 5, 2009 @ 10:26

    I have the DP templates, so would love to win the WWs

  • Gayle Jul 5, 2009 @ 10:56

    Wow! What a generous giveaway! I’d love to be one of your lucky winners. I live in Utah.

  • Winona Jul 5, 2009 @ 11:02

    Great giveaway. I live in northwest Missouri. I would love either set of templates. Thank you. Winona
    .-= Winona´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Ashton! =-.

  • Shelley C Jul 5, 2009 @ 11:56

    I’m from northern Maine and we’ve been having rain and no sun for a couple of weeks now. Temps barely make it out of the 60’s and my maple is turning color early…now this early is ridiculous! Even for Maine! OH well, what ‘cha gonna do???? Quilt of course! I would like the winding ways template..I already have a drunkards path one. I love the flow of winding ways quilts!

  • Jackie Jul 5, 2009 @ 13:31

    Hi From Connecticut!! I just found your blog and love it. I do have some of Marti’s templates and they are fantastic. I would love the winding ways template set. I have made this quilt before but have not used these types of templates. This will make it so much easier. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity!
    .-= Jackie´s last blog ..The Big Day…. =-.

  • Mary on Lake Pulaski Jul 5, 2009 @ 13:55

    Hi Karen! I’m from Minnesota and would like either one of the templates if you would choose my name. Thanks and have a great day!

  • Barbara Jul 5, 2009 @ 14:00

    The drunkard’s path, what a wonderful giveway….saw it on Crispy’s site.
    .-= Barbara´s last blog ..BLUE JEAN CIRCLES OR CATHEDRAL WINDOWS???? YOU DECIDE =-.

  • Lacesell Hayes Jul 5, 2009 @ 15:36

    Hello,
    I am from Hayden,Alabama. I just found your blog and wanted to enter your give away. I like the Drunkard’s Path. I had a red and white one time that I pieced and my mother quilted it. I lost it in a house fire. Never tried another one but would like to have one. I don’t have a blog but I enjoy reading them very much.
    Thanks, Lacesell Hayes lacesell_h@hotmail.com

  • Karen Jul 5, 2009 @ 15:38

    Your first give-away! Hurray. I wonder who started the give-away thing anyhow.
    Karen from sunny Florida
    .-= Karen´s last blog ..ANTIQUE PICKLE DISH QUILT =-.

  • Jocelyn Jul 5, 2009 @ 15:41

    I’m from Florida and what a wonderful giveaway! Please stop by my blog as I am having a giveaway too 🙂

  • Janet Lucas Jul 5, 2009 @ 16:01

    I came here via crispyquilts. I have always wanted to do a drunkards path quilt. I hope this is my chance.

  • Mary L Jul 5, 2009 @ 17:10

    I’ve made a Drunkard’s Path quilt, and Winding Ways is still on my to do list.
    Mary from Kansas
    .-= Mary L´s last blog ..Happy 4th of July! =-.

  • Di Jul 5, 2009 @ 17:34

    I am from the land downunder in Adelaide Australia. I would love the Winding ways..

  • Sara Jul 5, 2009 @ 18:37

    Great giveaway. I will remember to post on my blog tomorrow (I hope!).
    Love the Christmas Baltimore Album that you have been working on!
    I am a bit behind with blogging but it looks like you have been busy!
    .-= Sara´s last blog ..Happy Belated 4th of July! =-.

  • Sue A Jul 5, 2009 @ 19:00

    Thanks for putting up the contest.
    I have been following the Christmas Baltimore Quilt and it is beautiful.
    Happy belated 4th to all, hope you all enjoyed the holiday.

  • Elaine Jul 5, 2009 @ 19:02

    Hi I’m from the state of Washington and those templates look great. I also am enjoying your Christmas Baltimore album. I love those kind of applique quilts.
    I plan on posting your giveaway on my blog tomorrow.
    .-= Elaine´s last blog ..Pink Hawaii =-.

  • Joyce Barham Jul 5, 2009 @ 20:10

    Hi! I’m from Arkansas. Beautiful place to live. I’ve loved your blog since I found it a couple of years ago. I’ve been enjoying your Christmas Baltimore Album.

    I would like the Winding Ways templates, if I win.

    Joyce

  • grace Jul 5, 2009 @ 20:22

    count me in … what a wonderful idea … and if i win cant wait to try … been meaning to do the quilt using the first templet … so it would be wonderful … have an amazing day from wi …

  • Kim Jul 5, 2009 @ 20:38

    I’ve never used templates for quilts before! Would definately be fun…If I win I’ll make up my mind (or just take the one the other person doesn’t want)…as usual I want both! 🙂

    I’m from Poynette, Wisconsin…a very small town just North of Madison 🙂
    .-= Kim´s last blog ..Happy Fourth of July! =-.

  • Helz Jul 5, 2009 @ 21:39

    Hello There from Queensland AUSTRALIA… Have only just this past week been introduced to Templates & Luv them ! The ‘Winding Ways’ beckon… have posted about your great Giveaway too…
    .-= Helz´s last blog ..Quilt’s etc… =-.

  • JANET IN MICHIGAN Jul 5, 2009 @ 22:08

    I LIVE JUST NORTH OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN AND I HAVE LIVE IN VIRGINIA TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. I DON’T KNOW HOW TO MAKE A BLOG SITE, BUT I REALLY DO WANT ONE—SOMEDAY SOON I WILL HAVE ONE THANK YOU JANET

  • marina Jul 6, 2009 @ 3:32

    Saw your giveaway on Helens blog. I am from Melbourne, Australia.
    If I was lucky enough to win I’d love the Drunkards path template. I have always wanted to try it.
    Will post on my blog too!
    .-= marina´s last blog ..it must be love =-.

  • Hedgehog Jul 6, 2009 @ 4:34

    What a lovely give-away! Hello from here in Finland!
    .-= Hedgehog´s last blog ..A Few More Sources of Inspiration =-.

  • Ruth Oblinski Jul 6, 2009 @ 5:11

    I too love Marti Michells Winding Ways. Thanks for a great blog!

  • Sue Cahill Jul 6, 2009 @ 6:16

    Hello from Sue in Niagara Falls, NY.

    I would love to win the Winding Ways templates though the Drunkard’s Path would be excellent too.

    Thanks so much for the chance.

    Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

  • Bren Jul 6, 2009 @ 6:24

    I love Marti Mitchell! I have her 4″ template set and book B (I believe) I have used it many times!
    I am from Northern IL and am a hand quilter. I came over to your generous giveawy from Crispy!
    .-= Bren´s last blog ..Beautiful! =-.

  • Linda Jul 6, 2009 @ 7:02

    I got your blog info from dyedquilting.blogspot.com and thought I’d come see what you’re all about. Am going to add you to my favorites. Marti Michell came to our guild to teach and now I love her templates. I’d love the ‘Winding Way’ templates. Have her ‘Wedding Ring’ template and am still in the process of making it. Thanks for being so generous!!!
    Linda

  • Anya Jul 6, 2009 @ 7:07

    What a generous giveaway. Thanks for the chance, Karen. If I had to choose, I think I’d choose the Drunkard’s Path templates! Thanks again.
    .-= Anya´s last blog ..Finishing Touches =-.

  • Arizona Jul 6, 2009 @ 9:05

    Hello!
    I’d love to win! I checked out her website and really like the Winding Ways and Sunburst templates; they’re awesome! I’m in Chicago, Illinois.
    .-= Arizona´s last blog ..The ORB Quilt =-.

  • Jittina Jul 6, 2009 @ 9:52

    Hi, I’m Jittina and I’m from the Netherlands.
    If I win I would like to have the Drunkards Path templates. Haven’t sewn any curves yet, but I really like the patterns you can make with it.

    Jittina

  • Tara Jul 6, 2009 @ 10:12

    Hi! I’m a new quilter from northern Colorado! You quilts are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win–better lste than never to jump on that giveaway bandwagon!
    .-= Tara´s last blog ..Quilting Retreat with Amanda Jean! =-.

  • Mariana Páscoa Jul 6, 2009 @ 10:31

    Hi Karen! Greatings from Portugal, southern Europe! I’m just giving my first steps in Quilting and i am totaly in love with it! I’ve been visiting your blog for a while now and i think you are completely insane by making the dear jane quilt. I will try it one day! I really love it. Take care and keep showing your great quilts.
    .-= Mariana Páscoa´s last blog .. =-.

  • riikka Jul 6, 2009 @ 11:21

    Hi!
    I’m living in Ireland, but moving soon back to Finland.
    I found your blog via ‘that quilt’, I just start my Baby Jane two
    weeks ago… after finishing my first quilt. Yours Dear Jane looks fab.
    Never used any templates, but like to try.

  • Mary Jul 6, 2009 @ 12:42

    I’m in Alberta, Canada. I just started a block of the month using Marti’s templates. They are great, my blocks are turning out perfect, which makes me very happy.

  • CJ Jul 6, 2009 @ 13:12

    I’m in Alberta, Canada too. I’d love to try out the templates. I think if I won I’d choose drunkards path. I’ve been seeing some interesting quilts with that pattern that I think would be a fun thing to play with scraps on.
    .-= CJ´s last blog ..Building Blocks – Fast Flying Geese =-.

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