09 December 2011

Favourite Thing Friday - The Giveaway Edition....

 **  This giveaway is now closed... **


Welcome to Friday people!
- gotta love Fridays right?
Especially when one's husband has a half day and will be home soon - Yeah that!

Well, since it's the Quilting Bloggers Blog Hop Party Giveaway day starting today (sheesh what a mouthful - try saying that with a mouth full of marshmallows! ;) ) I thought I'd combine my Favourite thing Friday with my celebration giveaway today...

Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways


So today, my favourite thing is....

Blogging!!

Yep, blogging indeed!
And December marks a year since I started blogging seriously. Can you believe it's only been a year?

I can't really believe it's only been a year to be honest!
- So much has happened in that year and I have developed so much. I feel like I've known a few of you much longer than that too.
I mean, technically I started blogging earlier than a year ago, but really I only dabbled half heartedly for the first while. It really wasn't until December that I found my voice, (the time) and the passion to start keeping my online "Diary" seriously.

It is really hard to explain how much blogging has changed my life!
For starters, without the blog world I would not be 1% of the crafter I am. I pretty much learnt to sew 100% from blogs! And I do not know where I would be if I didn't craft/sew a little every day.
It really does help keep me sane while I bring up my two darlings! I mean, I love them dearly and could not imagine life without them, but this full-time mothering gig does have it's moments and it's very useful to have a healthy outlet during those moments ya know... ;)

Secondly it has helped me get connected with some truly wonderful and inspirational people!
You all know who you are, I don't need to name you all. Despite the fact that we've never me I consider many of my "bloggy friends" among the closest and most supportive that I have, & definitely among the most inspirational!

So to celebrate blogging, and since this is predominately a quilting/sewing blog after all, today for the Quilter's blog hop I am giving away...
Wait for it...
A charm pack of the yet to be released "Walk in the Woods" range, the latest by Aneela Hoey.

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Yes that's right, get this super cute fabric before everybody else does. Ok well maybe not everybody else - because obviously if I have some then other people do too, but you know what I mean ;)

Entry is simple: 
First entry: simply leave me a comment. (You can proclaim your love for me if you really must, but it's not a prerequisite ;) )

But this time there are also some bonus entries up for grabs:

Second entry: my "Support Crew" can all have a second entry, just cause I heart you so much.
(I'm really sorry but you must follow me through Google friend connect to qualify for this second entry, not just subscribe through a reader, otherwise how will I tell you are a regular reader?)


Third Entry: if you have previously left me a comment on ANY post that I've written since the 1st December then you can have another bonus entry. Because that means that I love you super heaps ;)

Fourth Entry: Blog about this giveaway and you can have a fourth bonus entry.

So good luck!
I will draw this when the giveaway blog hop closes on the 17th December.
Which is also my Dad's birthday just in case you were interested - hey, maybe I should make him enter so that he can win it for his birthday and then gift it back to me; would that be cheating?
Hmmm.... yes, probably cheating!

Also linking up with Shay's Favourite Things Friday
(one of those aforementioned Bloggy friends. Even if she is mean and doesn't share her Haigh's chocolate LOL)

Oh and I also just organised my giveaway for Monday for the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway day, and what can I say but it's a great one! Hee heee - I can't wait! I love to give cool stuff!



311 comments:

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diane said...

I would love to win the charm pack. Thanks for a chance. I am having a giveaway on Dec 12, so come visit.

diane said...

I am a follower.

Tricia said...

That charm pack is super cute!

Tricia said...

I am a follower.

Svetlana said...

What a great giveaway! Thanks.

Svetlana said...

I am a follower!

Patchwork and Play said...

Great giveaway Kat! Thanks for sharing such pretty fabric!

Patchwork and Play said...

And I'm a follower too!

Cassandra said...

Love the charm pack! Happy blog anniversary!

Annemette said...

What a great prize (: it looks so cute

Annemette said...

I'm a follower and I love to read your post, they are always fun/interesting :)

Taylor Made said...

With some free time coming up on my hands...hmmmm thanks for the giveaway. xxx

Taylor Made said...

Of course I am a "follower" { strange name for it actually}!!! xxx

AngieSue said...

The book, "Stich by Stich" has a pattern for a charm pack skirt for girls. This charm pack would be adorable!

AngieSue said...

And I'm a follower, too!

Pam said...

Thanks for the chance to win. Fabulous giveaway!!! Happy 1st year blogging...

Pam said...

Following via GFC...

Annemette said...

And I have left a comment (:

Amanda said...

Well done on your first year of blogging!

susan said...

Of course I love you!

susan said...

I am a long and faithful follower. And I hope part of the inner circle.

susan said...

I comment so much and so often that you probably wish I would shut up half the time!

Bree said...

I only found you fairly recently (and thank goodness I did, although I wish it had been sooner!), so I didn't realize you've only been blogging for a year. I completely agree with all your reasons for blogging - sometimes it's that, the crafting, & friends I've made that are the only things that keep me sane!

Bree said...

Like I said, I've been a regular reader for a bit now, but made sure to join the Support Crew so there's no doubt! :)

Bree said...

Whew...good thing I got caught up on my commenting last night! :)

Tanya said...

Thanks for the great give away. Congrats on your first year blogging

Tanya said...

PS I am a follower too.

Tanya said...

PSS I have left a comment on your blog before

Marg said...

Woo hoo what a great give away,and you know I'm a follower and I've left comments on your blog before.

Tara June said...

Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity :)

Karen P. said...

Well, what can I say? I love you super lots & am inspired by your beautiful work all the time!! Quilty friends are just the best! Even if they live on the other side of the world!;)

Karen P. said...

Of course I am a reader, but I've made it official & am following you in google!

Lucy @ Charm About You said...

I love this fabric line! Of course I love you too ;)

Lucy @ Charm About You said...

I am support crew!

Lucy @ Charm About You said...

I have left comments :)

gill said...

I love Aneela's new line!
Count me in please!

gill said...

I'm a follower!

Catie said...

Thanks for the great giveaway!

Lori said...

I am so excited for a walk In the woods to be released!

Lori said...

I am a follower!

Hannah said...

ooh, fun. It's like early Christmas!

Hannah said...

I'm pretty sure I'm part of your "support crew" too. Thanks for the giveaway!

Tiffany said...

I am part of your support crew! Woot woot! :)

Jennifer said...

I'm a part of the support crew! :)

Jennifer said...

I'm loving this walk in the woods, so cute!

Michelle said...

Hey Kat! My first time to your blog. Making my via Favorite Things Friday. Couldn't agree with your favorite thing more ~ I have "met" some amazing people, learned new techniques, and also count people I have never met among my closest friends.

How cool is that? Anyway, pleased to make your acquaintance.

Erin @ Missy Mac Creations said...

Hmm... just gave one of these charm packs away... time to win one back me thinks! ;)

Erin @ Missy Mac Creations said...

Yep I'm a follower. Us Perth-ites have to stick together. ;)

Mad Quilter said...

Thanks for the Giveaway.... i have fallen in love with your blog! :D

Mary@QuiltGenius said...

What a lovely little charm pack!

Mary
iammaryburke @ gmail.com

Mary@QuiltGenius said...

I'm a follower

Mary
iammaryburke @ gmail.com

Mary Jo said...

Oooo! What a great giveaway! And I do love your blog! :)
maryjowyse(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mary Jo said...

I am already a follower!
maryjowyse(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mary Jo said...

Oh, yay! I HAVE left an comment here before. About a week or so ago. Yay!
maryjowyse(at)yahoo(dot)com

Shay said...

First off -I'm very glad you started to blog because I've enjoyed getting to know you this year. And a year of dedicated blogging is certainly something to celebrate. Go you!(especially when you're running your own business, doing it often by yourself , and have two small children Wonder Woman)

Secondly I don't share my Haighs with anyone. Not even Mr. P!

Janet said...

Lovely giveaway! And love to you too, and your girls, and the hot weather and your clean house....

Janet said...

And I am a follower.

Marilee said...

Happy Holidays!

Marilee said...

I think since your posts pop up on my Blogger Dashboard every day, that this qualifies for another entry.

Suzanne said...

Hi Kat! As I've just started blogging, it was good to hear how much it had enriched your life. Maybe in a year I'll write about my experiences.

LethargicLass said...

I'm pretty sure you know I love and adore you, but if not... I think you are a pretty darn terrific and fun virtual friend :)

LethargicLass said...

I'm not sure if I am a follower in the way you say, so if I am not you can delete this LOL... When I subscribe to email posts, that is when I really want to read the blog... I wouldn't even know where to go to find the blogs I "follow" LOL

LethargicLass said...

And I'm pretty sure I have commented since December 1... if not you may slap me on the wrist LOL

VickiT said...

I totally agree with you about how giving so many are at helping you learn new sewing and quilting techniques online. That's how I've been learning myself or should I say re-learning some of those things. Happy 1st anniversary.

I think I might be the only one with none of Aneela's fabrics at all. Walk in the Woods looks super cute.
Thank you for the chance.

VickiT said...

Yep, I am one of your support crew so here's my 2nd comment.

Sadly, I'm not as 'supportive' as I should be evidentially. I just checked back to find that while I did read all your posts since Dec 1, I haven't commented. :( I remember seeing that awesome craft room you have and the little drawer for your daughter AND thinking how lucky you were to have what appears to be a MamaCJT origiinal. I'm totally jealous of that! BUT, no 3rd post from me since I was bad and only read but didn't comment. :(

Jamie Lee said...

I am a supporter!

Jamie Lee said...

Great giveaway!!!

one of the great things about reading and writing blogs is the chance to escape into the adult world for a few minutes at a time which still staying home with the kids. It keeps me sane!

Fran said...

Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

Fran said...

I'm a follower of your blog, thanks.

Barbara said...

I love your blog.

Catskill Quilter said...

Lovely giveaway prize!

Catskill Quilter said...

I am a happy regular member of your support crew!

Ana e os Viraventos said...

This is a great giveaway. Thank you so much

Michell said...

Thanks for such a lovely giveaway

Michell said...

I follow you now

amelieandatticus said...

I love a fabric giveaway!!! Thanks!!!

amelieandatticus said...

I am a follower!!

Larri @ Seams Inspired said...

Happy Blogiversary! I'm happy to have met you through Blogger. You are an inspiration!

Great giveaway! Thanks! ☺

Larri @ Seams Inspired said...

I'm a follower! ☺

Quilt Kitty said...

I've been eyeing off that charm pack, would love to win one. Thanks for the chance. Congratulations on your bloggy birthday too. Tracee xx

Quilt Kitty said...

I am a new follower too.

TheAccidentalCrafter said...

I would love to be the lucky one to have it before others. Thanks for the chance.

Peach Rainbow said...

Thanks for the chance!

Peach Rainbow said...

I follow via GFC!

MishMashMama said...

Heya Kat
I'd love to be in with a chance, just met you through the Flickr FQ retreat group too!

MishMashMama said...

Am a real follower too!

beaquilter said...

what a cute give away, I'm a new follower

http://tubakk.blogg.no/ said...

I just found you, and I agree on all you say about blogging. I've learnt so much, and found so many new friends all over the world. It's fantastic. I would love to win your charm pack.

hueisei said...

Thx for the chance to win ^^v

hueisei said...

New follower via GFC

Carly said...

That is an awesome charm pack!

Chiska said...

Thanks for the chance.

Melissa @ Happy Quilting said...

I love a walk in the woods. It is just so adorable!!

Deb said...

I love Aneela's fabrics! The charm pack would find a lovely home at my house! THanks for the chance!!

Shay said...

Oooh ! Im a follower too!

Shay said...

And I comment on your posts all the time (because I love you !)

Katy Cameron said...

Proclamations of undying love you say... hmm, I'm a bit overtired and emotional since last night's Christmas party down south, I'll have to get back to you with something appropriate ;o)

Katy Cameron said...

Of course I already stalk you

Katy Cameron said...

I constantly witter on on your other posts...

Thanks for the chance to win :o)

Sheila said...

I am new to you blog ,thanks for the chance to win.

marth225 said...

Congrats on the year mark. I made mine in August but I'm still not very good at it.

Sheila said...

I am new follower. Thanks

Paula said...

What a gorgeous giveaway! I love anything by Aneela Hoey. Thanks for the chance and congrats on one year of blogging!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Paula said...

I'm a new follower
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Jenny said...

thanks for hosting a lovely giveaway...im making a quilt for my daughter ballet group with Aneela's fabrics (so girly!!) so this charm pack would be a great additon to that quilt!! thanks for a chacne.

bohemiannie! art said...

Happy Birthday Dad!
I know what you mean about blogging...I'm fairly new at it too, and I love my internet friends!!!

Carolyn said...

I'm proclaiming my undying love for you, although I'm totally telling a fib because I just met you (and glad I did). LOL

Carolyn said...

I'm a new follower! (proclaiming my love again!)

Carolyn said...

I have put a link on my blog to your giveaway. Thank you for the chance! I totally love this fabric. I just got my quilt that I made from Sherbert Pips back from the quilter today. Love her fabrics!

Mrs.Pickles said...

thank you for the chance to win!

Debra said...

This fabric is too cute!

Debra said...

I'm a follower!

Ella said...

Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

JustPam said...

Cute charmpack. Thanks for the chance to win.

Jo said...

I follow on GFC

Jo said...

Great fabric thanks for the chance to win

Bright Angel said...

I am a follower! :)

Bright Angel said...

Thank you for the great giveaway! Such a cute fabric!

Lisa Cox said...

Very cute fabrics. Thanks for the chances to win.

Connie said...

What cute fabric and a great giveaway!

Connie said...

I am a follower, thanks!

@pril said...

Thanks for the great giveaway. I love finding new blogs to follow. Do you have an RSS feed?

@pril said...

Thanks for a great giveaway.

Jennifer Gail said...

I love this charm pack. thanks

Jennifer Gail said...

I'm now following:)

Diane Wild said...

Thanks for a chance to win your give-away. I just started blogging in Sept. and still a newbee. Learning new stuff all the time. I'll visit again.

Mhairi said...

I am really enjoying the Bloghop and discovering new blogs. Thanks for being part of it.

Donna Joy said...

Great blog hop, it's fun to meet new creative people who inspire me. Thanks for the giveaway.

Katie said...

Cute! Thanks!

Kelly said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

kelly (at) mysimplewalk (dot) com

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

You can proclaim your love for me if you really must, but it's not a prerequisite ;) )


Giggle........whatever it takes.

Delores said...

Ooooh, this new line of Aneela's looks great, would love to win!!

Quilting Under The Influence said...

Just subscribed through Google Friend Connect! Will you return the favor for me? My GFC is very lonely!

Aloha from Hawaii! Cheers, Linda at Quilting Under The Influence

www.quti.org
Tweet @quiltingunder
linda@quti.org

Quilting Under The Influence said...

Me again, I forgot to profess my new found love and aloha for you! Ha!

Aloha from Hawaii! Cheers, Linda at Quilting Under The Influence

www.quti.org
Tweet @quiltingunder
linda@quti.org

Sallie said...

Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas!

Carla G said...

Thanks for an awesome giveaway! I'm new to your blog and love you already... :)

Carla G said...

I am a new member of your support crew! I'm now follower thru gfc! :)

quiltzyx said...

Oh but I do HEART you so much! Yours is on my short list of blogs to read & not skip, meaning even when I'm behind, I read all the old ones (even if I don't comment on them all).

Deb said...

I am so with you...the quilting blogging community is amazing and I have learnt so mcuh from blogs as well. Have enjoyed looking around your blog.

Deb said...

I am a new follower :)

Quilting Melodies said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I love them and have participated many times myself. Happy Quilting and I am crossing my fingers for the cute fabric!

Shawna said...

You are funny! What great fabric for your giveaway. Thanks!

missmoozie/at/gmail/dot/com

Shawna said...

I'm a new follower and I signed up via GFC. I'm reading on other blogs that GFC is going away though ?? Thanks for your giveaway.

missmoozie/at/gmail/dot/com

Jenniffier said...

lovely choice for the giveaway and I see some lovely tutorials on your side bars.

Jenniffier said...

So I am now following.

tartankiwi said...

Hello, do really I need to remind you that I love your blog??? No, I thought not ;-)

tartankiwi said...

Loyal support member here :-)

tartankiwi said...

Have previously pestered you lots with comments and proof-reading:-P

Jen said...

Great giveaway! I've seen your tutorials around bogland but it's my first time here. You do great work ;)

Cherise said...

Hello! Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to win! Happy Holidays! :)

Cherise said...

I'm a new member of your "Support Crew"! :)

Linda said...

Your blog is great! Thanks for the chance to win this charm pack.

Mary said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

sammyjo said...

Wow thats a great give away!

Ariane said...

I would love to win this charm pack!! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!!

Ariane said...

I'm a new follower!!!

Kate said...

What sweet charm squares! Would love to have them and thank you for the chance.

Sewnuts said...

Great charm pack - also now foloowing your blog - love to read others ideas and helphul tutorials - very inspiring. Thanks!

crafter1953 said...

Hi, thank you for this wonderful giveaway. Happy Holiday to You and Yours.

crafter1953 said...

I am a new follower and I would love to get the charm pack.

Ballardquilter said...

I love the fabric

Jessica said...

Thanks for the chance! Love this line!

Jessica said...

I follow :)

Deb said...

I'd love to win this fabric! Thanks!

Angela Moore said...

I would love to win this charm packet. This is so much fun and kudos on your blog.

Angela Moore said...

I joined your site, lovely.

Jen said...

I know what you mean about blogging and crafting being a sanity keeper, I work full time and have a toddler :)

I love the charm pack!

Sandra said...

I am a follower and look forward to your posts. There is always something going on and a project to do.

Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net

Sandra said...

Wow - A chance to win a charm pack of "Walk in tghe Woods". I am thinking of a new quilt for the new year. Thank you for participating in this Blog Hop and making it even more fun.

Merry Christmas
Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net

Second Chance Tan said...

You are also beautiful xxxx

SewLindaAnn said...

Great prize! Looking forward to checking out your blog.

SewLindaAnn said...

I'm a Follower thru GFC..Have a great Sunday evening!

Second Chance Tan said...

I commented and joined in with your nosey parker blog x

Allycat Creations said...

Looks like super fabric.

Allycat Creations said...

Yes am following you.

Needled Mom said...

Yes, isn't blogging amazing? Happy blogaversary!

Rochelle said...

What a sweet charm back. I would love to put it to good use.

Sarah said...

Oooooh, fab giveaway Kat!

Sarah said...

I am a follower :-)

Lee Ann said...

This is a wonderful giveaway! :-)

James-Linda said...

HAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU VIA GFC.
THANKS FOR SHARING!

James-Linda said...

SWEET CHARM PACK!
I'D LOVE TO WIN IT!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL ♥

Lee Ann said...

I am a new follower! :-)

Carla said...

I am lovin the charm pack. so cute. thanks

karenfae said...

love the charm pack, would love to win.
Karen

Melinda said...

Thanks for the chance!

Melinda said...

I follow!

Marika said...

Aneela Hoey makes such cute fabric! Thanks for a chance to win some !

Lynnie said...

Thanks for a great prize opportunity! I love the charm packs and would love to have this one!!! Merry Christmas!

Paskiaq said...

Oooh, I love that new line!

Paskiaq said...

part of your support crew ;)

mblittle5 said...

thanks for the chance to win.

Marilyn said...

That is a lovely little bundle of fabric.
Hope your Dad has a super happy birthday.

Deanna said...

I love reading your blog. Interesting and funnily, I can relate a lot of the time! Thanks for the giveaway!

Deanna said...

I am also a follower. Not a regular commenter, but a follower :)

Gwen said...

I love the Walk in the Woods fabric by Moda-- it is SOOO cute! I've been admiring it ever since I first saw it online! Thank you for this chance to win some charms!!! :-) Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Sandra :) said...

I would love to win that adorable charm square set - thank you for the chance!

Cassandra said...

I'm a follower as well! :)

Fiona said...

I would love to win that charm pack. Thanks for the chance!

Fiona said...

I'm a follower too :)

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