Quilting friends, I hardly felt like a grownup today. I may have acted like a complete goof at my mailbox when I found not ONE but TWO Sew Sampler boxes from Fat Quarter Shop! I hope no one was driving by, because I may have hopped just a bit. No, not all the way back to the house, but perhaps one or two little hops at the mailbox!
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I had the blues last week. Daylight savings time is always a struggle for me, and then Minnesota had a blizzard on Friday. When your first snow of the season comes as a winter storm, even the hardiest of Minnesotans get cranky. It\’s snowing again today. While I\’m beginning to embrace winter, these aqua boxes from the nice folks at Fat Quarter Shop came just in time to lift my spirits!
The joy is double when you realize you can keep one for yourself and give one away! So that\’s what we will do ~ have a GIVEAWAY! But first, let\’s look at the contents!
TWO charm packs of Olive\’s Flower Market by Lella Boutique for Moda
If you\’ve visited my blog recently, you know that I love this pretty collection by Vanessa Goertzen. In fact, I didn\’t have any of this fabric left, as I had used it all for a new pattern release (Window Garden) and a free pillow tutorial (On Point Pillow). I am so happy to have these pretty packs in my sewing room!
If you\’ve visited my blog recently, you know that I love this pretty collection by Vanessa Goertzen. In fact, I didn\’t have any of this fabric left, as I had used it all for a new pattern release (Window Garden) and a free pillow tutorial (On Point Pillow). I am so happy to have these pretty packs in my sewing room!
A luscious 5\” x 8\” reversible cutting mat
This is a fun new product by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet and Riley Blake Designs. Did I really use the word luscious to describe a cutting mat? You bet I did! I\’ve never seen a mat quite like this one. It is triple layer thick, soft and smooth, and of course cute on both sides (aqua on one side and pink on the other). I am really tickled to have one of these mats!
This is a fun new product by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet and Riley Blake Designs. Did I really use the word luscious to describe a cutting mat? You bet I did! I\’ve never seen a mat quite like this one. It is triple layer thick, soft and smooth, and of course cute on both sides (aqua on one side and pink on the other). I am really tickled to have one of these mats!
Needles & Thread
We can ALL use an extra spool of thread and more sewing machine needles. This Aurifil 50 wt 2021 is my go-to thread for the majority of my piecing! And I\’ve always used Schmetz needles, so I\’m thankful to have more in my supply case!
We can ALL use an extra spool of thread and more sewing machine needles. This Aurifil 50 wt 2021 is my go-to thread for the majority of my piecing! And I\’ve always used Schmetz needles, so I\’m thankful to have more in my supply case!
Calendar & Pattern
Rounding out this terrific box are an exclusive Lella Boutique pattern, and a sweet little Fat Quarter Shop desk calendar which has the month on one side and quilty inspirations on the other.
Rounding out this terrific box are an exclusive Lella Boutique pattern, and a sweet little Fat Quarter Shop desk calendar which has the month on one side and quilty inspirations on the other.
The value of these Sew Sampler monthly subscription boxes by Fat Quarter Shop just can\’t be beat. Every box I have received has been abundant in its quilty awesomeness! Just check out some of my other posts to see for yourself:
Now it\’s time to share my extra November Sew Sampler box, so let\’s have a giveaway. My sincere apologies, but due to the high cost of international shipping, this drawing must be limited to the United States.
To enter, please leave a comment below with your email address. Comments are open through 5:00 pm (CST) on Monday, November 28, 2016. At that time, I will do a random drawing and announce the winner. *Only one comment per person/per email address. Email me if you are having trouble leaving a comment and I will leave a comment on your behalf. (carriedawayquilting@gmail.com)
Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today. Good luck!
~Taunja
I would love to win this box. rellimo1991@gmail.com
I love reading your blog 🙂 The contents of the box are delightful, I agree! You are so generous to give one of them away. And I'm sorry about all the snow :/ tmmhopkins518@gmail.com
I'd love this!! audreybretz@gmail.com
This looks awesome! linzentart@gmail.com
How nice of you to giveaway your extra box!! I would love to have one also to spread the love!! The contents are amazing!!! Thanks for the chance to win and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I would LOVE to win this spectacular Sew Sampler! It would be awesome!!!�� Marystarkey8@gmail.com
Everything about this post is adorable! Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so grateful for your blog. 2mcivors@gmail.com
I would love to win this awesome box, don't all good things come in blue bixes. Tmac1960@att.net
What an awesome giveaway…as awesome as you! Never quit hopping! vwquilter@gmail.com
So cool! Thanks for the giveaway, I really appreciate it! vickise at gmail dot com
Thanks for the chance! meghanmack2008@yahoo.com
I was on the verge of joining when life happened. I regret not doing it this month!! mdiederich@mchsi.com
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I LOVE your Olive's Flower Garden pillow (actually I enjoy seeing all your creations), the fabric is just gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win! (Oops – it would help if I followed directions – becky.babcock.resp@gmail.com)
I so want to see one box in person before joining! (Maybe send sample boxes to LQS) for other's like me? I'm on a tight budget like most people, so Im wondering if it's a good idea or not for my allotment! Lol decisions, decisions 🤔😲❤
Thanks for having this giveaway. mjalto@gmail.com
Thanks for the sweet giveaway and a chance to WIN this adorable fabric and an awesome cutting mat!! Have a lovely Thanksgiving!! Pamperedplants1@gmail.com
How awesome is that??? So nice of the Fat Quarter Shop to send an extra! Looky at all those goodies!!! Thanks for the chance, Taunja! dratla@tds.net
Would love that cute mat and all the other goodies!! Thank you. agn.noriega@yahoo.com
Hi Taunja, I've had my eye on these sew samplers for a bit! Thanks for the chance!
Cute!!!! dpackech@yahoo.com
What a Blessing for you to find 2 boxes in your mail, and to be able to be a blessing to someone else is quite special.vcole16816@sbcglobal.net
Taunja, what a generous give away!! Beautiful photo of you in the snow! Thank you & The Fat Quarter Shop for this give away! countrypaynes@aol.com
Wow, lots of wonderful goodies! redrabbitquilting@gmail.com
THANK YOU for a sweet giveaway!Happy Thanksgiving! msstitcher1214@gmail.com
What a great Sampler box. And such a generous giveaway. Thanks!piecemaker1(at)gmail.com
Thank you! Happy thanksgiving! Kjstampin@gmail.com
This would be amazing! Thanks for the chance! ��Md_jordan@comcast.net
What a fabuous giveaway – thanks for the chane to win. a.haun@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for the chance to win this box!! I really enjoy reading your blog, & you've been designing the cutest patterns!! Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!! Stacyleaves at gmail dot com
That is an awesome box! Thanks for the give away.patsystitch@gvtc.com
WOW ! What a wonderful giveaway…..love the luscious cutting mat and all the other goodies. Thank you and a wonderful \”Thanksgiving\” to you and your family !libbyblaha@yahoo.com
What a great picture in the snow! Thanks for the giveaway. okruhlik6(at)aol(dot)com
What a generous give away! Thank you.
Hello from Kansas! So cool! Thanks for the chance, and Happy Thanksgiving. Julie Hollibaugh hollibau@cox.net
Cute photo and a Wonderful giveaway, Thanks for the chance! colleen_hoops@hotmail.com
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I'd love all that snow here in NC. You're so nice for offering this giveaway! szabar @ mindspring.com
Ok trying again! Thank you for the fun giveaway! I'm so excited for the chance! Happy Thanksgiving!! Vanessa swedie61@gmail.com
Looks like a great surprise box giveaway! Happy Thanksgiving,enjoy your family
I have never ordered one of the Sew Sampler Boxes but I just drool every time I see one! We just moved and money is tight so maybe some day…..but hopefully I can win this one! Olives Flower Market is one of my absolute favorite new fabric lines so wish me luck. I sure enjoy your blog Taunja. Thanks for sharing.
Love the hat! Happy Thanksgiving from my home to yours!Howland no space quilt at g no space mail dot com is my address.
Awesome giveaway!! I've been curious about these boxes.Happycloudcreations@gmail.com
What a great giveaway!! I love Olive's Flower Market!!!Benniemurdock@msn.com
Crossing my fingers!!! 😍
Looks like fun!! cassandralipson@gmail.com
Awesome giveaway!!! sueellenhafen@yahoo.com
Looks just like what the weatherman would \”order\” for a Minnesota or Wisconsin blizzard! debandries@yahoo.com
I haven't forgotten how long dark, snowy winters can seem, but now that I live in the desert, I admit I miss a good blizzard now and then. Especially homesick for the excitement of first snowfall. 🙂 What an exciting giveaway! Thank you & Fat Quarter shop for the chance to win! Colourmehappy@gmail.com
Wow love all that snow and the goodies! Eliseandemelie@gmail.com
Awesome giveaway. Thanks for taking the time to brighten someone's day!