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

[Ginny Ettlemyer]

Congratulations on your designs in the magazine and your 31st anniversary. My husband and I will be celebrating ours on the 22nd our 30th, one year behind you! I would love to win a copy of the magazine! Ginny E.

[Melanie Willows]

Congratulations Cheryl. I'll keep an eye out for it here.

[Carolyn Howland]

Congratulations on both your anniversary and your article in print. Please enter me in your drawing.

[Averyclaire]

Congratulations on your article. Would love to have a copy. Your work is lovely.

[Mary]

Congratulations on your project being in the magazine. I would love to win.

[doni boyd]

Happy Anniversary tomorrow! Thanks for the great give-away!

doni @ Oregon coast
www.doniquilts.blogspot.com

[Wendy]

Hi Cheryl, congrats again. I went to your etsy but did not see the pattern listed. Hope you have not sold out already.

[Wendy]

Hi Cheryl, congrats! What wonderful designs. Of course I would love to win. Please put me down.

[Augusta Carolina]

Cheryl, my congratulations on your article and pattern in the Country Threads
Parabéns pelo lindo trabalho que você realiza e compartilha com todas nós. Acompanhei sei "Verandah views" e o meu está quase pronto. Logo envio a foto para você. Obrigado por tudo
Augusta Carolina

[Cherilnn]

Oooh, I love this magazine. Pretty hard to get in the US.

[Marie Evans]

Congrats on your wedding anniversary!I would love to be in your giveaway. Love all the beautiful works you do. Thanks for them.
Hugs, Marie

[LisaB72]

Wow, Cheryl, you are a wonderful talented designer and have been enjoying reading your blog and seeing your designs.

Thank you for the giveaway. I too would love to win.

LisaB72

[2ne]

Congratulation. Would love to win the give away to read the article - and be inspirated. Have a great day :-)

[Sharon Griffith]

Congratulations on your anniversary and the magazine. I have never saw this magazine. Went to my book store and they do not have it hmmmmm I wonder where I can get it. Time flys doesn't it....enjoy the ride..

Sharon
[email protected]

[Kerry Roe]

More fantastic designs from a talented Aussie!
Cheryl, you do it so well!
Love Primrose and Passion!
Please put my name in the giveaway!

[fleurette]

Nkosi sikelel Cheryl

[Heather]

Would love to win! :)

[Sandra]

Congratulations on both. My DH and I have been married (to each other) for 31 years next January. Would love to win your giveaway (how generous). Good luck to all who enter.

[catherine]

Hi Cheryl
I hope to win this CT issue, I love this magazine and it is very difficult to have this in France. I love your wonderful designs. Happy birthday !!!

[Tammy J]

Congratulations - for a lot of hard work, both for the pattern and for the marriage! Keep being creative, you inspire me!

[Pat from FL and MI]

What fun! So glad I came across your blog and give away!

[Kim Dolan]

Hi I would love to have a copy of the magazine, project looks great! Thank you

Kim Dolan

[Gunda Berndt-Smaglinski]

That pattern is awsome. I love it. Hope that the winner is happy with it

[Margaret]

Congratulations! Your design looks fabulous featured in the magazine.
I'd love to win a copy so please enter me.
Thank you,
Margaret

[Dolores]

Well, Happy Anniversary. I hope he gets you something nice - like flowers, or maybe a wee piece of jewellery.

[Tine]

Oh WOW, Cheryl! Lovely cushions. Congratulations on the article, and thanks for the giveaway :-)
Tine in Copenhagen

[Chriss Jasper]

31 years - you must have been the child bride!!! You hardly look a day over that now! I would love to win your mag with the patterns in it, how gorgous are they and I will just have to buy it if I am not lucky enough. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us all - you rock!

[Guilitta]

Congretulations!
Please cout me in.

Greeting Guilitta from germany

[Anna Hanks]

wow how special to be married that long. congrats. I love the magazine and can't afford it right now so winning would be great. I love your blog and also your friends. Stitching is peace. thanks so much for being available as an internet friend that stitches. Anna Hanks

[Cynthia]

These are adorable. I am teaching high school students how to embroider and last month we added in coloring the pattern first. These fit right in. Hope I win! Thanks for the great patterns.

[sandra parsons]

Hi Cheryl- Congratulations on your Anniversary- The years just fly don't they? I love your beautiful stitchery patterns, please enter me in your giveaway. :0) Sandy.

[mariawilson]

Congratulations on both your article in Country Threads and yur anniversary. Hope you have many more of both LOL

[Diane]

Congrats on the anniversary and the magazine article. Hope I am the lucky winner so I can read all about it.

[Alice I.]

Cheryl, Kudos on the beautiful patterns in Country Threads. It must be exciting to see your work in print like that. I would love a chance to win a copy of the mag! Thank you for your generosity.

[Jennifer]

Happy Anniversary Thanks for the giveaway!! I love the new fabric and your new patterns are beautiful!!

[Sheila]

Hi Cheryl, Love your designs , congratulations on your published work, I am a big fan of the Country Threads magazine and although difficult to find here I do occasionally pick it up .I'd sure would love to win this magazine
Sheila

[wendy]

Happy Anniversary lovely, and a big congratulations on your Creating Country Threads spread.....i received my subscription copy in the mail today......LOVED IT!!!....soooo, seeing as I subscribe to this one, if you happen to draw me out, you can send it to someone o/seas as a special Christmas gift!!!
big sugary hugs Cheryl
XX Wendy B 'o)

[lisa]

hi cheryl!
congrats on your wedding anniversary! a true blessing from God! enjoy today, the memmories, and the future! thank you for giving all of us a chance to win the giveaway. it is very exciting! love your designs. it is a gift. enjoy!

[Ruby]

For some reason I'm having problems with Etsy. Anywho,I'd love to be in the drawing. I love all the designs. Congrats on anniversary and publication!! Wow! Maybe I'll get the hiccups out of this computer soon.

[Silvia]

Hi Cheryl! Congratulations on your article!! The photos are very nice! and Happy Anniversary too!! Enjoy your day with your husband!!

[Liz Schaffenr]

Please enter me in the giveaway...your design is lovely !!!
Liz

[Sweetoo]

Hello Cheryl!
"Bravo!" for your article in the magazine; and "Mes meilleurs voeux!" for your anniversary! I do appreciate each of your new designs. I would be proud and happy to win one item of this australian magazine that is not sold in my next press store.
Have a nice day!
Françoise

[Anita]

Congratulations on your article and of course congratiolations for your aniversary. I had just mine, 44 years. Maybe is your lucky day my lucky day to for the giveaway. Love from Holland.

[Alice]

Happy Anniversary!!! I just got my magazine in the mail today, what a cute design. If I win I will pass that copy on to a deserving friend. Thanks, A-

[Ruthie Peterburg]

Hi Cheryl,
Congratulations on your anniversary and on your pattern being printed in the magazine. I also want to thank you for your wonderful block of the month that I enjoyed very much.
Warm hugs,
Ruthie

[susan r]

hi cheryl, congradulations on your anniversy. Good on you for getting your patterns in the magazine too! That is one of my favorites that i always try to buy. love your designs. sue~n.z.

[What Comes Next]

Those pillows are just darling! Congrats on getting them published! Also, hope you have another wonderful 31 years ahead of you!

[amanda Ryan]

Congratulations on both your achievements. I'd love to win this magazine as I don't see it in the UK.

[Beatrice]

Congratulations Cheryl !
I would love to win this giveaway, impossible to find where I live in France !

[Tina Mcintosh]

Wow those stitcheries are just gorgous. These blogs are just fantastic to view each day it is a pleasure to come with my morning coffee, so one has added something each day which is fantastic. Congratulations on your anniversary. Enjoy your day.