Monday, 28 March 2011

Bee Blocks & A Giveaway!!!


That's right I'm giving away some Sherbet Pips!

My very lovely friend Courtney who also happens to own the very lovely online fabric store Seamstar has kindly donated a FULL COLLECTION charm pack (5" squares) of this not yet out, everyone wants fabric collection from British designer Aneela Hoey.


I was also intending to giveaway something I had made from the line along with this charm pack but as I'm sure you can appreciate my friend's death has put a hold on all things ceative round here :(

So instead I have decided to give the lucky winner a free copy of the next edition of FAT QUARTERLY! 


The next edition of this fantabulous e-zine is due at the end of April and will wing its way to the winners inbox courtesy of moi!! Inside you'll find shed loads of inspiration and tutorials for many a quilt as well as lots of smaller sewing projects to keep the creative juices flowing!

To enter all you need to do is leave me SEPERATE comments telling me you've done the following::

1) Follow my blog
2) Go to Seamstar & come back to tell me your favourite thing for sale!
3) Blog about the giveaway
4) Tell me what your favourite quilt block is! 

The Giveaway will close on Tuesday 5th April 2011- Midnight British Time!
Winner Announced on Weds 6th April 2011

Talking of quilt blocks here are a few I've completed over the last couple of weeks but not yet shown you! 

My 3x6 bee blocks::



 
I decided to go for simple disappearing 9 blocks for this bee. All made from fabric in my stash in the colours specified by the peeps in my group! Simple.


And progress on my Wonky Star quilt using the Quilt-A-Long on the VeryKerryBerry blog!


This is the top section of the quilt all sewn together, the bottom three blocks are all ready to be sewn together and the centre block is complete too. This leaves me with only two blocks to make and the top will be complete - Yay!!

I'm still deciding on the backing but am thinking pink & girly for 'Little Miss H'. 

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53 comments:

  1. Elderberry-Rob28 March 2011 at 12:56

    Hi Justine - Im one of your followers of course - would love to win your giveaway as I have no idea how to quilt but would love to learn - the FQ issue will get me started and with beautiful fabrics like these I will have plenty of enthusiasm. Betty

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  2. Elderberry-Rob28 March 2011 at 12:58

    back from the Seamstar site and Essential bundle bluebell is my favourite purchase (the word essential in any description makes it justifiable you see!and bluebells are about to festoon the woods so I'm in a bluebell mood).

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  3. Elderberry-Rob28 March 2011 at 13:00

    I don't know what a bee block is but I'm back again for another entry in your giveaway - the second one down with the childlike pictures is my favourite. Betty

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  4. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow28 March 2011 at 13:29

    Greedy me, I just received my goodies from your other give away but it's not stopping me from entering this one! ;-)
    We all love Pips right! I am a follower.

    xx

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  5. Nadine28 March 2011 at 13:30

    A hold on all things creative? You're kidding right? Your blocks are amazing. very creative. and I am very sorry to hear about your friend. xx

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  6. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow28 March 2011 at 13:30

    I really like the Shine Shine collection and have been putting it in and out of my shopping basket. I just don't know what to make with them....there's a first for everything!

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  7. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow28 March 2011 at 13:30

    I'll post your give away on my side bar.

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  8. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow28 March 2011 at 13:32

    My favorite quilt block hmmm I've got two Wonky Stars and Log Cabins.
    Love how your wonky stars quilt is coming along!

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  9. Gill28 March 2011 at 15:33

    I love the It's a Hoot line stocked by Seamstar!

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  10. Gill28 March 2011 at 15:33

    My favourite block is anything with flying geese in it!

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  11. JuneBug28 March 2011 at 19:13

    I am a new follower - and so sorry to hear about your friend.

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  12. JuneBug28 March 2011 at 19:15

    I am in love with Innocent Crush Maybe in Blossom

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  13. JuneBug28 March 2011 at 19:16

    I like the last bee block... pinks and purples are my favorite.

    Have you ever seen the blocks on Pink Penguin? She makes some amazing ones: http://ayumills.blogspot.com/

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  14. Julie28 March 2011 at 19:24

    Lovely goodies. I think my favourite of Courtney's fabrics would currently be Cosmo's Fantastic Forest in Natural. Juliex

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  15. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 20:51

    What a lovely giveaway! Thank you!

    I follow your blog! =)

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  16. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 20:53

    I love this little bundle from Seamstars shop! Ditsy Essential Bundle - Dusty

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  17. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 20:53

    I honestly don't know many quilting blocks...I've done a pinwheel and also the Disappearing Nine-Patch...I like that one best. =)

    Thanks again!

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  18. Inspiredbyfelix28 March 2011 at 21:12

    Hello, thanks for the opportunity to win some pips - I am a follower!

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  19. Inspiredbyfelix28 March 2011 at 21:14

    and (some time later, after getting distracted by seamstar!) - I think my favourite would be my minds eye lovebirds stripe in blue - gorgeous colours!

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  20. Inspiredbyfelix28 March 2011 at 21:15

    and my favourite block? hmmm anything wonky - the wonkier the better :)

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  21. LissyLou28 March 2011 at 21:15

    i follow your blog xx

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  22. LissyLou28 March 2011 at 21:17

    i like the ditzy essential fabrics and the fabric hampers xx

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  23. LissyLou28 March 2011 at 21:19

    my fave quilt block is floral and pink - abit like the one you've photographed x

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  24. Shanna of Fiber of All Sorts29 March 2011 at 00:44

    I'm so a follower!

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  25. Amanda29 March 2011 at 03:42

    I follow . And would just like to send my condolences about your friend I am sorry to hear you lost someone ! Thank you for offering this in a sad time and Good Luck to everyone!

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  26. Pootle29 March 2011 at 09:02

    Im already a follower (sorry to hear about your friend.) x

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  27. Pootle29 March 2011 at 09:03

    I really like the hideaway range of fabrics.

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  28. Pootle29 March 2011 at 09:04

    Ill put your button my blog sidebar.

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  29. Pootle29 March 2011 at 09:05

    Im only just getting into quilting so not yet sure what my favourite block is. Currently working on a crazy 9 patch (I think thats what its called anyway!)

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  30. memmens29 March 2011 at 11:27

    Ah I love this range, I follow your blog (especially on days like today when I have a poorly 1yr old on my knee and I can't do much except sit down!).

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  31. memmens29 March 2011 at 11:38

    Oh I love Seamstar...I think I will be a bit sneaky and go for a bundle and it has to be Dan Stiles Organics Marine Bundle mmmmmmmmm

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  32. memmens29 March 2011 at 11:43

    My favourite quilt block is probably the pinwheel, I made a quilt for my daughter with blocks of these in and it looks great and makes me smile!

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  33. kerrypuddy29 March 2011 at 19:11

    Already a follower!

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  34. kerrypuddy29 March 2011 at 19:12

    My favourite thing on Seamstar right now is the entire Hideaway collection! Would love to get my mitts on them, shame my purse won't allow it
    :0(

    Would equally love some Sherbet Pips too though!

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  35. kerrypuddy29 March 2011 at 19:13

    My favourite block is the pale blue pear one - is it Alexander Henry fabric?
    I'm drawn to the colours in this one.

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  36. kerrypuddy29 March 2011 at 19:15

    I'll post about your giveaway when I next update my blog, probably later tonight! :o)

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  37. Sharon Pernes1 April 2011 at 16:04

    Love your site! One of my favorite blocks is the 'bee block' that you have shown.
    I follow you now, crossing fingers for the giveaway.

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  38. Sharon Pernes1 April 2011 at 16:11

    Went to the Seamstar page, teriffic site! I love the zipper bags that you have on your home page...too cute.

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  39. Sharon Pernes1 April 2011 at 16:17

    I just blogged ab out you...follow my new blog at http://craizeecorner.blogspot.com/ its all about quilting, cooking and crafts.

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  40. Sharon Pernes1 April 2011 at 16:20

    My favorite quilt block is Tossed Nine Patch. The pattern I follow is from Eleanor burns, but is the same as your 'Bee Blocks' pattern, except for the corner placement. It is my favorite pattern right now.

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  41. Joy1 April 2011 at 19:50

    I signed up to follow your blog. Thanks for the chance to win some Pips!

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  42. Joy1 April 2011 at 20:05

    Seamstar has a some nice Kate Conklin quilt patterns - I especially love her Dandelion Windows pattern.

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  43. Joy1 April 2011 at 20:12

    I love the Bottled Rainbow blocks that are being done in the BR quilt-along. The Blue and Red ones are so amazing!

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  44. WandaFish2 April 2011 at 12:03

    Of course I follow your lovely blog :)

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  45. WandaFish2 April 2011 at 12:15

    Seamstar has a great fabric collection! At the moment, top of my wishlist are Anna Maria Horner's Innocent Crush Charmed Bundle and Mona Luna's Circa 60 Beach Mod bundle :)

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  46. WandaFish2 April 2011 at 12:27

    I love a disappearing 9 patch too! I'm having fun at the moment trying out some oversized Dresden Circles with Lily's Quilts quiltalong :)

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  47. Rachel Locke2 April 2011 at 15:40

    I follow you on twitter. I am now a follower of your blog as well.
    (Iamsweetteamom)

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  48. Rachel Locke2 April 2011 at 15:41

    My fave quilt block is prolly a wonky star. Although I do like a good bento box.

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  49. MrsShilts2 April 2011 at 23:29

    I'm a follower :)

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  50. MrsShilts2 April 2011 at 23:31

    I love all the fabric from Seamstar so can't whittle it down to just one item. I do especially love the habdash section as you can get all your bits and bobs without leaving the comfort of your living room...fab!

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  51. MrsShilts2 April 2011 at 23:33

    My favourite quilt block is log cabin, would love to do a massive quilt like that one day

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  52. meli B3 April 2011 at 07:40

    Hi Justine, I am now following you, anything by Etsuko Furuya is a favourite, and I love wonky log cabins but I get very easily distracted and change my favourites all the time! I'm off to blog about your giveaway. Thanks for the chance!

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  53. Mad About Pink9 April 2011 at 21:31

    I'm so happy to be a follower! I'm definitely in! Thanks a lot,Jess

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Well hello and thanks so much for commenting! It's lovely to hear from you, Justine xx

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