Sharing stuff - and a giveaway

In the last story I mentioned that I had a project in the new issue of Creating Country Threads.  This is the cover.... Vol. 10 no. 3

 

And here's my project - a set of co-ordinating cushions named 'Primrose and Passion'.  Seeing them in print is a bit like introducing your newborn babe....  makes me smile like a new mum  :-)

 

 

They're quite the show offs....

 

 

 

Some fun reading as well .... look at that chubby smiley face!

 

 

The Country Threads team have presented these projects in such a fabulous environment.... I love the photo of the very formal medallion quilt just hanging around in an old tree in the country.... and 'Parterre' the red green and gold needle turn quilt looking completely at home draped casually across a paddock fence...  It's like they were meant to be there :-)

To Danielle and the team - a big thank you for making them look so great!

 

I'm thrilled with the profile story so I've decided to have a giveaway..... AND a pattern special (read on to the end)

 

If you'd like to be in the draw to win a copy of the latest edition of Creating Country Threads, leave a message on this post and I'll draw a winner at noon on Wednesday 4th November my time - that's Qld time!  

 

Hmmmm - 4th November.... that's our anniversary!  The funny little man has been putting up with my nonsense for 31 years this week.... does he deserve a medal?  Yep, you betcha!!

 

Now I also mentioned that Primrose and Passion would make perfect companions for 'Rosebud - the bluebird of elegant song'

 

Soooooo...... how about a special price for the 'Rosebud' pattern for the same period as the giveaway?

Normally $8.95 USDfor the printed pattern, you can purchase one during the next four days for just $5.00 USD and pay only $2.00 postage!

 

You'll find it in my Etsy store by clicking on the link

 

The funny little man and I have just spent a dreamy weekend up at the Bunya Mountains for a bit of R & R... ahhh, the serenity...  I'll tell you more about that next time because I have a secret to share.....

 

I keep thinking of things I want to tell you!  There are two parcels on the way to my house which means I'll be having a date with the mailman again.  A fabric bundle from Fiona at Mothers Cupboard and another fabric bundle from Quilt Fabric Delights - a whole bunch of Rosalie Quinlans fabrics... can't wait!!!  How pretty are they????

 

 

but Holy Dooley!  tomorrow is another Monday and that means ANOTHER free design from the Gum Tree!!

Go visit the Gum Tree Designers blog to catch up on all the gossip from the Gumnut girls - there's a lot happening at the moment and so much more to come :-)  The girls and I are all busy creating new things to share with you all and there are lots of exciting things planned for 2010!  Some really super happenings are being cooked up..... 

 

have a lovely stitchy day,

Cheryl xx

 

 

Comments

[Deb]

Hi Cheryl, Congratulations on your article and pattern in the Country Threads, its so nice seeing that the designers who work so hard are acknowledged. Also many congratulations on your 31st wedding anniversary, that is fantastic and sadly such a wonderful accomplishment these days. Something to be extremely proud of.
hugs Deb

[Lauren]

Hi Cheryl, Thanks so much for the close ups of the project in CT - soooo gorgeous!! 31 years - congratulations!! Isn't it exciting waiting for the postie when you're expecting crafty goodies.... Will have to check out the Etsy shop during the week when hubby isn't wandering around the house LOL

[Janelle]

Hi Cheryl, Congratulations all round! Your projects look lovely, and I would love to win the magazine so I can read all about you and your designs!

[Illene Tiziani]

Hi Cheryl
Congratulations on your anniversary
You don,t look old enough to have been married that long
Best wishes to you both

[Micki]

Congrats on your article in the magazine! How proud you must be! I would love to win, as we don't get that magazine here in ireland! It would be lovely to read about your designs!
Micki

[Annelise]

Congratulations on your article and your aniversary! I love your designs, so of course I hope to be the lucky winner of the great giveaway!
Hugs from Denmark

[kathy]

Congratulations on your 31st anniversary and the article in the magazine. Enjoy your time away. I adore australian quilting and stitching magazines and would love the chance to win.

[Tudy]

I would love to win your giveaway.

[Sharmila]

Congratulations on your anniversary!! I would love to have this stitching magazine, so yes pls add me to your giveaway!!

Many Thanks
Sharmila

[Carrie P.]

OH boy I would love a chance to win a magazine.
Congratulations on 31 years of marriage. That is awesome.
Yes, that new you fabric you got is just lovely. The piece with the houses is so pretty.

[Barbara]

Hi Cheryl, how great that you have those lovely designs in a magazine, I would love to win that magazine, and congratulations on 31 years of marriage. Barb M

[maryannep]

Love your new designs, and congrats. on your coming 31st wedding anniversary. My husband and I will be celebrating our 39th on Jan. 16, my 59th birthday. I would like to receive the magazine too.

[My 1st Bambina !]

Happy Wedding Anniversary and CoNgRaTs on having
your project published & in the cover of the magazine !!!
I will love to enter this giveaway, it is sooo hard to find recent
issues of this beautiful magazine here and I <3 stitcheries !

[pam marshall]

Happy Anniversay.
I love this. It is so hard to find these magazines in the states.

[Birgitte Beeren]

Happy Anniversary and congratulations to you for having your work published. It's always nice to see people appreciate what you designed. And yours are beautiful.

Ik will love to enter this giveaway. Over here (small village in Holland) it's very difficult to find good magazines.

Birgitte

[Denniele]

It seems that the bluebird of happiness has a lot to sing about in your house! What a lovely piece in CT and Happy Anniversary! I am not always able to find that magazine here is rural Missouri.
Denniele

[Robyn]

ohmigosh! That bird is soo cute. I love the design.

[Debbie St.Germain]

Congratulations on your magazine project, it looks wonderful.
Also a Happy Anniversary.

Debbie

[so we added chickens]

Congratulations on your article and more importantly on your anniversary.
Your birds and flowers are lovely! And I also must say thank you - I have sewn up two of your BOM designs so far(under the willow and fresh eggs) and have loved them! It was your designs that inspired me to pick up needle and floss for the first time in a very long time - Thank you!!

[gill]

happy anniversary - found you via gumtrees
best wishes
gill

[Kim]

Happy Anniversary. Such cute patterns.

[SewLindaAnn]

Congratulations on your article. The projects are fabulous! I am really interested in the color process, online it looked so beautifully shaded and natural. I never know when I'll be able to get one of the AU mags here, so I'd love to win. Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Anniversary!

[Cathie Berkley]

Hi Cheryl,

I love Primrose and Passion - I'm a bird fan thru and thru! Congratulations on getting these patterns published! Would love to win a copy :) Cathie B.

[Terry]

Love the new patterns! Thanks for the giveaway! :0)

[Gladys]

Hola, Cheryl! Felicitaciones por: 1) La foto en la portada; 2) La publicación de su excelente trabajo; 3) La nota especial sobre su vida, sus actividades y las bellas fotos de sus edredones; y 4) Por su aniversario de bodas!!! Que disfrute todo muchísimo! Me encantaría tener esa revista, ya que no llega a mi país! Gracias por darnos la chance de participar en el sorteo! Un fuerte abrazo!