Sunday, May 23, 2010

Pincushion kit giveaway 3

G'day, here I am having lots of fun with this giveaway and it's day three already so lets  move from pretty to fun with this one from Rosalie Quinlan, half of the Melly and Me team. It's a ladybird pincushion with a pouch to match, how cute is that? Just leave a comment on this post to be in the draw. Winner to be announced next Friday.
No klosje (spool) blocks to show this week as I surge on ahead with hand quilting. I spend an afternoon cutting pieces and it only takes an evening and a bit to sew what I've prepped. The hold up is getting out the fabrics and folding and putting them back.

I thought I'd look for some charm squares or fat eights to give a bit of variety without the outlay but there wasn't much at the shop.  I did find this jelly roll in the style of fabrics I'm using. It's called Old Primrose Inn by Blackbird Designs. I can easily cut blocks from these and it'll be faster too.
See you all tomorrow for day 4.

156 comments:

Melinda said...

What a cute pincushion - especially with the bag that goes with it. Love your new jelly roll.

Liz said...

How much fun are you having with these giveaways Janet? I love the bug in a bag, one nearly teen I know would love to make that...
Lizzie
xxx

Marie-Andrée said...

great! ladybug pincushion. I love that.
thank you

Betty said...

The ladybug pincushion and bag is so cute. Would look great in my sewing room. Thanks for the chance to win.

PatchworkRose said...

I love Ladybirds
This is exciting to see what pincushions are coming up next.
Have a great Day :-)
Cheers
Lynne

Laurie in Iowa said...

Love the ladybug pincushion and bag.

Anne said...

I used to have a huge old maple tree in my back yard that was plagued with aphids every spring and summer. I remember buying a whole bag of ladybugs one year and releasing them into the tree to have a feast. They did their best, but even a thousand ladybugs were sadly outnumbered. This bag is much cuter than the one I bought!

Ruth said...

The lady bug is darling! Please add me to the drawing.

Meredith said...

That is a really neat one. I have never seen that before. You seem to find the cutest kits.

Monica said...

What a cute pincushion!

SewCalGal said...

I love to garden, so, of course, I love lady bugs. Love your pin cushion too!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Sandy said...

I love this...and IF my name comes up for it, don't send it all the way to the USA cause I will just send it to W Australia to my friend who puts "ladybugs" in her lovely FMQ!! Sandy

Julia said...

I love Ladybirds ...makes a great pincushion..
Julia ♥

Marg M said...

very cute lady bugs and all the prizes are great thanks

sharon said...

Love the Lady Bird pincushion, so neat that it comes with it's own bag!Smart of you to grab the jelly roll, it should speed things up. Thanks for having such a super give away, Sharonj.

lesthook said...

What a cute pincushion!

Marcia W. said...

This is a lovely lady bug pincushion. I don't own a pincushion so would be cool to win this. Thank you for the giveaway. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Anonymous said...

Such wonderful kits!

allsewnup said...

That is so darn cute. Sheesh!!


Carolyn

mckie2 said...

Cute pincushion - looks like it would be fun to make.

mckie2@gmail.com

emily and russ said...

Too cute!!!!

Kim said...

The pincushion is so cute! I love the bag to go with it too.

GerryART said...

Another irresistible pincushion.
Ladybug, Ladybug, fly away home . . .
Hugs & ♥♥♥s,
Gerry

Nanna said...

I love pincushions!

Anonymous said...

love to enter your giveaway...cute pincushion.

Crafty Maine Mom said...

This pincushion looks neat. I would love to make a couple of these.

Jocelyn said...

This pincushion is just too adorable! Love the little bag too.

Diane H said...

This is the cutest! Thanks so much for a chance.
http://sideroadstitcher.blogspot.com/

SoozeM said...

Another gorgeous pincushion! I am really wishing I had have joined the club too now!!
And a lovely jelly roll, very yummy!!
(soozemoroney@gmail.com)

Joanne said...

Great pincushion!
Thanks again for the chance!

Martha said...

Wow, a great giveaway!! Love the pincushion and the jellyroll is beautiful!!

arlette said...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwieeee, you're going to kill me!!!!, I love, love, love this ladybug pincushion, it's so cute!!!! <3 <3 <3

soggybottomflats said...

I'm having more fun joining your giveaway! I love the little ladybug! Thank you, Elaine

Copper Patch said...

I love the ladybird!!!
A very, very cute idea for a pincushion.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Abbe

Ps. Keep stitching!

Darlene said...

Another sweet one, Janet. I can tell you're having fun. LOL

/sewprimitive said...

Really, really cute! Please enter my name too!

FlourishingPalms said...

You're testing my skills
at writing a poem each day.
But it's worth so much thinking,
To be able to play!

Your giveaway's are so great.
They're each wonderful gifts.
So please pick me.
From your comments list.

Loris said...

How cute...bug in a bag :-)

Lindi said...

Gorgeous pin cushion pattern! Perfect for the little bag of ground walnut shell i recently bought! :)

Betsy said...

The lady bug is adorable. Thank you again for the chance to win.

Hilda said...

What a lovely kit - very cute too ! thanks for the opportunity :)

Kerry said...

how cute. It would be hard to pick a favourite.

Mary said...

Love this pincushion too. Like the jelly roll for the Klosjes. They are such fun to work on.

Julie said...

Absolutely darling-:)

aunteegem@yahoo.com

SandyN said...

Don't you just LOVE pincushions. I girl can never have enough CUTE pincushions....


Sandy N

Dorothy B said...

What a lovely ladybird. Not sure I could bear to stick pins into it!

Annette said...

I love Blackbird designs fabrics. They would make very pretty klosjes. Cute little pincushion set too.

Anonymous said...

This one is darling. Please include me in your drawing. Thank you for the opportunity.

Kim D. said...

Adorable pin cushion and bag too. Thanks again for another chance in your generous giveaway Janet.

Wendi said...

What a cutie of a pin cushion! I think I need to make one of those for my mom's birthday. :)

Ivona said...

A very cute pincushion, my little niece loves ladybugs too! Greetings from Slovakia :-)

Nima said...

wow...lovely giveaway. please add my name too. thank you

Jeannie Gan said...

Thanks for the day 3 giveaway. Cute ladybug.

Janet said...

Very cute! Thanks for a chance at another nice giveaway.

Doina said...

Great giveaway! Please count me in!

CrochetnQuilt said...

That's a very cute ladybug! Thanks for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to see the klosjes made of your new fabric...it is very nice indeed.

terry said...

Ladybugs bring good luck! Hope I win. cheers!

quiltcat said...

thats so sweet the ladybug and your fabricroll also.
have a good sunday
lg elfriede

Birgitte aka Bietje said...

Isn't that the cutest pincushion ever. I like it. So I'll take a chance and join now.

Béa said...

I love so much Ladybug, count me in, please !

nicoledemana crafts said...

this is so cute I have pin cushion love I make as many as I can in between other projects it a great way to use up all your scraps.
I have not made a ladybird one yet but it would look fantastic with the rest here's hoping thanks for the chance ;0)

Iris-Julimond said...

Hi
always again from Germany a big hug.
Pincushions are wonderful, i love this cute designs.

Iris

May Britt said...

I love ladybirds and would love to win this cute pattern.

Marieke said...

Beautifil fabrics. Will you use these for the klosjes. How much klosjes did you make untill now? An count me in for the pincushion, once again!

Anonymous said...

This is fun and Lady bettles are lovely in any form or style.
Love the Jelly roll

cheers
Christine

Anonymous said...

Very cute pincushion and I think your jelly roll is really lovely. Well chosen! Munaiba

Mari said...

These are lovely ! In Norwegian they are called "marihøne" (marihen)and my name is Mari. Was often calle marihøne when I was little.

julieQ said...

I was called ladybug as a nickname when I was little...and now I sometimes use that name for my little old lady patients...wonderful giveaway and thank you, Janet.

Jutta(quilt) said...

Great Pincushion, and a wonderful idea,

love Jutta

Nat Palaskas said...

This is fun Janet, I love lady bug I hope I win - Thanks Nat

Dandelion Wishes said...

Melly and Me make great patterns - so easy t follow! I have made 2 Mrs Perkins giraffes for friends and they are much loved and played with! And who doesn't love Ladybugs!

Annemiek said...

black and red! My fav colourcombo.. what a great design:) Unbelievable that you're giving them all away..
The jellyroll btw looks very stylish:)

quilterfaye said...

Oh what a pretty jelly roll you found. You'll be able to whip up blocks in no time.As for the pin cushion
Ladybug,Ladybug
Fly away home
Home to Nova Scotia
To Faye's Abode!!

polly said...

Cute lady bug! Would love to win!

Shirley said...

Making this pattern would make the perfect gift for someone I know. Hope I get lucky.
Love Shirley.x

free indeed said...

Cute Cute! Love the colors of that jelly roll too!

Martina said...

So lovely! Thank you so much!

Becky said...

Cute, cute, cute! Love the ladybug pincushion. Wow! Love the fabrics in the jelly roll, too. That should help with your spools. Take care!

Lynn S said...

This is a darling pattern! I'd like to make this one! Thanks for sharing!

Cardygirl said...

Love ladybirds!

Yumm yumz by patticakes said...

I love your blog! Your handwork is beautiful and you are so generous with tutorials.
Thanks for the inspirations!

tubakk said...

Oh, I just love ladybirds, so I am glad to take part in your giveaway.

Brenda said...

Ladybugs. How cute is that?

Sarah Vanderburgh said...

This pincushion is so cute! Great choice on the Old Primrose Inn fabric. I love the look of that collection. Thanks for the chance. Happy 5 again!

Barb said...

so ooooo cute!

WATTLE GIRL said...

Oh this so has my name on it....well one can hope Jenni Tas

Anna said...

My niece Carla has been 10 years cancer free, and the lady bug is her motif and I would love to make bug in a bag for her.

BTW I am enjoying your older posts especially regarding machine quilting. Your's sounded like a practical approach to developing the skill. Do you do the feed dogs up quilting and does that allow you to be slower, or is all still down to lots of hours of practice?

Daisy said...

I love the pincushion.
Thanks for the opportunity to win !!

Ruth B said...

Rosalie is another of my favorite Aussies! So cute, Rosalie!

Willeke said...

Cute pincushion, again.
The jelly roll looks very good. Have fun working with it.

Kathryn said...

Ladybug, Ladybug, fly away (to my) home. Kathie L in Allentown

Anonymous said...

That ladybug pincushion brings back memories of this ladyblock wooden block toy my son had ages ago when we lived in Holland. Fun reminder for me.

Sandy said...

That one's downright adorable! :)

B J Elder said...

I immediately thought of my friend Jessie when I saw the ladybug pincushion. She LOVES ladybugs. How fun it would be to make this for her.

Mary said...

Bug in a Bag is so cute! I love the Melly and Me patterns. And the way they look after you stitch them up, too. Thanks for all the time you take to photograph and post.

Kathy MacKie said...

Lady Bug Lady Bug Fly away to my house this time! Thanks for the giveaway and I will look after those lady bugs for sure!

Janet said...

Such cute pincushions. Thanks.

Gill said...

What fun - count me in please!!
I love the jelly roll

Gill

Cyn said...

Hi Janet,

Yes, please enter me for the Ladybug pincushion giveaway. These are each so different and fun!

I love just about anything that Blackbird Designs creates from their quilting fabric, to their quilt patterns, to their needlework designs. :-)

Cynthia
Windy Meadow

Camila F. said...

Oh, that's super cute! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

naomemandeflores@gmail.com

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

I love ladybugs too~ how fun! Thanks for the chance!

Dixie Howard said...

How cute this pattern is! The Blackbird Designs fabric is just delicious.

tich said...

I really like ladybirds. We used to get them in our last garden, so ... please enter me for this draw too. Thanks.

Patty said...

The lady bugs are so sweet.

Mary Ann said...

Oh, a sweet little "Marie-høne"!!!
That translates to a "Marie Chicken" from Danish!
What an adorable pattern!!!

Bridget B said...

Cute pincushion- thanks for having a giveaway.

AnnieO said...

It's hard to pick a favorite out of these cute pincushion patterns, but this one is really adorable.

esquiltingpassion said...

I love lady bugs and I love pin cushions, both together, what a great give away.
Elaine

Marcy said...

I noticed you called it a ladybird. In Canada we call them lady bugs.
Marcy

Frummie said...

I love all the pincushions, but i made a HUGE mistake. I chose e-mail follow-up. I read my e-mail on my i-phone...need I say more...LOL! Please help me.
Frummie

Mosaic Magpie said...

Ladybug come fly to me!
Debbie

Trish said...

Lady bug, Lady bug, fly away to my home !! You would be very happy here.
Trish www.quilttalesandcattails.com

Janet said...

The lady bug is very cute! The jelleyroll looks wonderful - perfect fabric for your spools - I can't wait to see them.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Would love to make the bug in a bag pincushion!!

Unknown said...

This is adorable!

^A^ngel said...

Loooove lady bugs!! Thank you again and please count me in ...

Hugs,

^A^ngel♥

Valerie said...

Please enter me in the drawing for the ladybug pincushion. Thanks for the chance.

Ivory Spring said...

The ladybug is just too cute!!!

PegC said...

Please count me in, Love ladybugs!

carmel said...

that is to cute!
i would love to enter
thanks alot!

PaTcHwOrK jEnN said...

Cute Lady bugs! Off to read your blog, the quilt at the top is beautiful!

Kerry said...

Too cute for words, please count me in.

Karen said...

Another cute pin cushion. Good for my collection, too.

Linda K said...

Thanks so much for a chance to win! Ladybugs and polka dots are some of my favorite fabrics, so a pincushion like this one would be fantastic!

Sinta Renee said...

I like your jelly roll group! I always get excited when I see the first Lady Bug of the year... and when I see Lady Bug pincushions!!!
pinkpincushion@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

another very cute pincushion, please enter me in your give away

Unknown said...

Love the jelly roll, I don't think I'd have the patience for all those hand pieced blocks. Thanks for the chance.

Heather A said...

A bug in a bag! How cute is THAT?!!

Joanna said...

I need the good luck that ladybugs bring.

Vicki ♥ said...

Just lovely...please enter me in the pincushion giveaway .:)

Jan Richards said...

I love ladybugs. My roomate in college collected them. Thanks a bunch.

Janet said...

This one looks like it will be
fun to make. I love ladybugs in
my flower beds.
Janet

Dawn said...

The ladybug is darling! I would love to have her sitting around looking lovely.

Linda in NC said...

Just too cute! This pin cushion give-away series is a fun idea. Thanks!

quiltingnana said...

this would go so great with my ladybug wallhanging!!

Staci said...

What a fun design! I've never seen a ladybug pincushion before! The little bag is a wonderful idea for a gift.
Thanks for the giveaway!

Teresa Rawson said...

Hard to choose...they are all wonderful and you are so generous. I guess the bug in a bag is my favorite.

Congratulation on your big "5" milestone. I still feel like a beginner, and I think I'm coming up on my big "1." (such a beginner...don't even remember the exact date I started!!)

Teresa :o)

A Time for Stitching said...

Hi again, i'd love to win this one. My quilting group is called Ladybugs and this would be so apt!

Marielle said...

I love ladybugs and have a collection of them, so this one is a must have. if I don't win, I'll have to buy the pattern

Jill said...

I love this one, count me in. Thanks.

katrien said...

Lovely,you are so sweet to do all this giveaways.

Anonymous said...

Oh, how cute! Would love to win this one for my daughter-in-law who collected ladybugs.

Corky said...

Ladybugs are my thing! I have earrings and pins and purses! I adore them. And I see that I am not alone in that club!! I would love to win this kit. Thanks for the offer!

Anna Rosa Designs said...

Hi Janet,
Oh sooo cute.
I'd love to win any of these giveaways.
How generous you are!
Hugs,
Anna

pinsandneedles said...

This ladybug is just so cute! What a nice giveaway! Thanks!

N.C.Fabric Junkie said...

Ooohhhhhhhh I love your pincushions " I never win things but I have heard that lady bugs bring luck so will post just in case" Take care Linda

Rita said...

wow! i love ladybugs, and that pincushion is right up my alley! please count me in! thank you!
rita

Marta said...

Thank you!....I love it...

ErkerM said...

Ladybugs are my FAV!!

MamaT said...

Ohhhh!! Pick me, pick me!

Anonymous said...

Hallo
i am Carolien from the nederlands and it was lovly to find youre blog i love the pattern from crabapple hill its very nice
groetjes Carolien

Barbietee said...

too too cute!!!

LeKaQuilt said...

Hi, I luuuve the lady bug pincushion :o)

Kristen said...

I have followed you blog for a while now and would love a chance at this wonderful giveaway!

Brenda said...

Darling pincushion and bag. And great posing for the picture. Who else, on first glance, thought they were looking at Sunbonnet Sue? Or do I just need to get my eyes checked?

I love little tiny things, and little tiny bags to put them in. It's really true (although try to convince a kid) that the best things come in small packages.

B/