My newest design is quilted and bound!
Thank you again Alice for doing yet another magnificent custom quilting job!
I'll be spending most of today writing up the instructions and depending how quickly I can write, I'm hoping to have the pattern available for purchase in my Etsy shop by the end of the week...or sooner!
The wallhanging-sized quit measures 42" x 32" and combines my three most favorite elements...piecing, stitching and wool applique. The snowman theme will allow for it to be on display for the entire winter...or longer!
I used a light blue variegated DMC floss which made the photography a bit tricky so I've included a few closeups.
To celebrate the launching of my second "quilt pattern for sale", Darlene from A Needle Pulling Thread Quilt Shop has generously donated a "gathering" of enough fabrics to complete the quilt top to be offered as a giveaway right here!
I don't know if you all noticed but I too have succumbed to the Facebook thing. You can link to my page from the sidebar here on my blog or HERE.
To qualify for the giveaway which will include the bundle of Snowman Gatherings fabrics and a copy of my Snow Days pattern...
1. Just leave a comment at the end of this post for one entry.
The next two are optional, of course...
2. "Like" my Facebook page for a second entry...and
3. Leave a short comment on the give away post on my Facebook page for a third entry.
Easy-peasy!
The giveaway is open to everyone from far and wide! Let's have some fun!
I'll announce the winner on Wednesday, January 22nd.
Guess I'd better get moving on writing up the pattern, huh?
Happy stitching!
That is lovely, Kaaren. The colors are so pretty and the stitching is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don't do much FB, I "liked" you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another lovely pattern/quilt. Snowmen Gathering is a gorgeous line. I don't do facebook.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt and congratulatios on another pattern thanks for taking the time and effort to share you ideas for those of us that like to quilt but need some ideas for a place to start.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece of work, as always Kaaren. I love snowmen. You're correct; you can display them from the first snowflake well into Spring (especially in Atlantic Canada!) You are so lucky to have Needle pulling thread quilt shop close by. I
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful quilt Kaaren! I'm off to like you on Facebook! Thanks for the giveaway! :0)
ReplyDeletePerfect for the January 'blues', Kaaren. I now like you on FB.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
Love it!! Snowmen and blue, perfect combination. Thank you for all of your beautiful work. My Spring bunnies and blocks are almost done. Not a Facebook fan.
ReplyDeleteNice pattern and of course I love the "blues" for snowmen quilts!
ReplyDeleteLove it but then blue is my favorite color! jr from ontario
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt en I liked your facebook page and write a comment and now I'm hoping readers in The Netherlands have a change too.
ReplyDeleteI adore smowman and I've collect them in several ways :-).
Loving your quilt! I haven't done anything on my blog for ages but I am still reading what everyone else has to say! I am popping over to FB now to like your page. Thanks for the chance in your giveaway Linda x
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, enjoyed viewing your FB page too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pattern! Love the snowmen and the quotes...and of course the piecing and quilting are superb! Thanks for the chance to win a wonderful package of fabrics!
ReplyDeleteYour wallhanging is beautiful. Lovely job. Nice of Darlene to have the giveaway. Nice shop. Wish she was closer.
ReplyDeleteSheila
Kaaren, the snowmen quilt is adorable and I love the blues in it. You have created another wonderful quilt! Sorry I do not do Facebook so I can't like you there, but I do love your blog and your wonderful creativity!
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE this pattern! Of course I love snowmen (who doesn't) and the colors are perfect! XO Bev
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...Great give away...Heading to Facebook now for the two extra en tries. Thank you
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and timely too! Lots of snow days this year!! Thanks Kaaren and Darlene!
ReplyDeleteI love it. I'll cross my fingers for a win.
ReplyDeleteI love your pattern designs and this one is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMichelle S.
Very very pretty.....as is all your work. You have a great eye for color and design. thanks for sharing with us. Claire
ReplyDeleteI love this snowman quilt design, so it will be added to my gotta make one list. Thanks for the chance to win the seeds to the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI know any quilter would find a project for these lovely fabrics. I must say I do love your needle cases. One day I would love to make one. I wish you a wonderful day and evening. Happy Quilting!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper neat quilt for winter..really like your choice of pieced sashing. It gives your quilt a crisp look. Thank your for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorite things...a design by Kaaren and snowmen! Now I'm off to Facebook to LIKE your page and leave a comment.
ReplyDeleteI love the combination of stitchery.. Fabulous colors too
ReplyDeleteMaggey
I love it. You have been busy. What a way to start the New Year. Thank you for the wonderful chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a great quilt and I love the colours too! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love snowmen, and the Primitive Gatherings fabric is perfect for this design. Thanks for the giveaway. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI Liked you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I love blue and snowman, everything who is connect to winter. Warm greetings from Sicily.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece of work! And what a generous give-a-way!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Snowmen and blues are right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt! I love snowman and blue. Warm greetings from Sicily, Italy.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! I especially love the embroidery. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAnd welcome to Facebook!! I'm happy to be a "friend" of yours there.
ReplyDelete:-)
Love anything snowmen related as we get very little snow in the south US. Your designs are so creative.
ReplyDeleteYour new pattern is beautiful. Love the blue. Thank so much for the chance to win the beautiful fabric!
ReplyDeleteWow Kaaren the pattern is so pretty! I don't do FB, but have fallen for Instagram :-) My daughter put it on my phone when she traveled to Australia, and I have found so many designers on there. A lovely snapshot of what's going on in their quilting worlds.
ReplyDeleteLovely design with the playful snowmen. I always enjoy your stitching designs. Thanks for all your work.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous quilt I love things with snowmen on and what a generous giveaway...thank you for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteJackie x
Your talents are amazing! Thank you for sharing them with us all!
ReplyDeleteI love it - beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow cute!
ReplyDeleteYou have all of my favorite elements! I love embroidering with perle cotton and I am a sucker for snowmen. I don't do the Facebook thing because I am A teacher and that is a whole can of worms, but I have followed your blog for nearly a year. Thanks for the contest!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I love the blues and tans. I have some left over Indigo Crossing fabric.....I think I am seeing a perfect match!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful.Pattern,stitching,fabrics.Love all about it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely Winter quilt. Congrats on a beautiful finish.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Love the quilt. You do wonderful work,
ReplyDeleteLove the new pattern/quilt. Blue is my favorite color, and who doesn't love snowmen? Thanks to you and Darlene for the chance to win the bundle of fabrics!! Wish I was closer to her shop.
ReplyDeleteI liked you on FB too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pattern. The fabric choices are perfect. Keeping my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. As I said on Facebook this would go great with my view out my window. I live in the woods and all the trees are covered in snow and looking beautiful today. Of course now the wind is blowing some of it off.
ReplyDeleteThank you and again a lovely quilt!
It's a beautiful quilt and i bet you had fun making it. All my favorite elements were used. I would also look stunning done in reds.
ReplyDeleteI too enjoy embroidery - great take-along project. I also really like the Snowmen Gathering fabrics.
ReplyDeleteHey Kaaren, I liked you on facebook. Thanks for the great giveaway, hope to be able to make one as beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely pattern, Kaaren. Glad to see you on Facebook. Looking forward to your postings.
ReplyDeleteI liked you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt! I love it. I wish I win.
ReplyDeleteI liked you on FB too, of course. Lovely designs.
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ReplyDeleteI love anything "snowman" this is a great pattern. I'm thinking this is a must make.
ReplyDeleteI love anything "snowman" this is a great pattern. I'm thinking this is a must make.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Not a blogger but that fabric is very sweet! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job! I'm not usually a blue person, but when it comes to snowmen I think it's a perfect fit.
ReplyDeleteOh Kaaren, it's so adorable and so you! I know someone will be very lucky to win the kit for it! (Please leave my name out as I am overwhelmed with things to sew). Congratulations on another stunning design!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Your quilt is gorgeous, Kaaren! THANKS for all your snow photos, too--I'm a Northerner who lives in Florida because my husband never wants to scrape another windshield... Ruth in FL
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt Kaaren :) I hope I get lucky and win those fabrics! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt in one of my favorite colors-Blue. The quilting on it is lovely also. I would be delighted to win the bundle of fabric and your neat pattern. we are in a winter wonderland right now.
ReplyDeleteJe veux bien participer, ton patch est superbe et j'adore le bleu!
ReplyDeleteCute quilt! You know what is really sweet about the line Snowmen gatherings, many of the prints are part of Lisa's "standard/essential" collection. Meaning, you can re-order them from Moda. It's so wonderful for a quilt shop! It is such a sweet line. Did well and continues to at Fibre. BTW, no need to include me in the give away! ;o) Thanks for sharing! Hugs xox
ReplyDeleteKaaren, it's so cute! And the Snowman saying is just precious. What a lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI "liked" you on FB!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt Kaaren! Snowmen are one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Congratulations on yet another lovely design Kaaren. Thanks for a chance to win the fabric and luck to all that enter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt you designed. I know you must be so proud.
ReplyDeleteI don't do FB but I always do your blog! And who doesn't love snowmen? Looks like another winning design from you. I just don't know how you come up with these great designs.
ReplyDeleteOh, Kaaren, I love it! Congrats on your second pattern published! Thanks so much for the chance at the giveaway! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHi Kaaren,
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. Snowmen are my favourite. I decorate with them all winter. Would love to win the pattern and fabric.
Hope its not snowing too much your way.
Dianne
Another wonderful creation!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely quilt
ReplyDeleteLooks so pretty! I am just starting a stitch and sew adventure! The thread color you used looks great.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a talent you are! I easily see so many who commented before me think so too! Well done! Count me in...now let be see if I figure out your FB page. Hee!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. It turned out so wintery. Snowmen are just a terrific subject to work with. Sorry but I'm not a facebook gal.
ReplyDeleteYour snowman design is great. I love the blues you chose to use. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Live in snow country and love snowmen. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOh my, another wonderful quilt design. I purchased your 1st one that I hope to make for a dear friend. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteHi!!!! This is very pretty!!!! Love the snowman theme!!!!
ReplyDeleteFacebook is an easy way to get distracted from writing your pattern directions. I like your new quilt. Very pleasing colors.
ReplyDeleteHI!!! I liked on FB too!!!! I do like to look on FB sometimes!!!! It sometimes just seems so big!!!! Blogs seem more personal to me!!!! I have done one QAL on FB and it was great done that way!!! Now I am doing a second one on FB!!!! Thanks for the fun and the give away!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the snowmen on this quilt. They are so jolly and fun. The colors will make it easy to display from December till March!
ReplyDeleteGail :)
P.S. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'm a winner for this give-away!
Another lovely quilt Kaaren. I do love your designs. Now I am off over to FB to like and share xx
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is very nice ! Il love the fabrics and it's a real winter quilt !
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful. For a while now I have been making quilts with a combo of stitchery and piecing and I really enjoy it. Thanks for the chance to win your pattern!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty and I will be anxiously awaiting the posting of the pattern on etsy! Love the fabric line and sure wish I lived close enough to enjoy that sweet little shop and all the sewing days and wool Wednesdays!!!!
ReplyDelete"Liked" you on Facebook!!
What a great Winter quilt! Love the stitcheries!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable quilt! I wish I was good with embroidery, but I am not. :(
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilting as well!!
KarenP3720@aol.com
Love it!I always enjoy your creativeness.
ReplyDeleteLove your new Snow Days quilt. Welcome to FB!
ReplyDeleteWould love a bundle of your new fabric. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Quilt Kaaren! I LoVe the Snowman Primitive Gatherings Fabric. I just love the blues & creams.Thanks for the chance to win the fabric & pattern. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love all things snowmen! The fabric choices and quilting are wonderful for this quilt! I liked you on FB and commented. Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
ReplyDeleteLauraT
Another beautiful quilt. It's probably not quite fitting for our Aussie summer(atm) but I love it. Thanks for the chance to win such a great giveaway.
ReplyDeletelyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com
Gorgeous!!! I love it! I don't do FB but if I did, you would get a "like" :o)
ReplyDeleteKaaren - You've done it again. Very cute and very wintery!
ReplyDeleteRusty
Wha a lovely quilt! I enjoy the challenge of adding embroidery to quilt blocks...it does take a little longer to finish but the results are so worth it. Judy R from Buffalo
ReplyDeleteWonderful pattern and perfect with Snowman Gatherings! Love both! Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteYes please! I would like a chance to win the wonderful fabrics. I am a huge fan of blues.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the fabrics and pattern…we don't have that style here in the southwest! So glad to see you on Facebook….love everything you create! Thanks Kaaren!
ReplyDelete"Me,me, pick me." I use to dislike it when my students said that but for the first time I get it.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who would be over the moon if I made her this snowman wallhanging.
Your work is totally awesome and I wait for your every post..
ReplyDeleteKaaren, What an adorable Snowman quilt! I love the blues and the variegated floss adds a nice touch. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy absolute favorite-embroidery-this quilt is so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all your work. Thanks for the opportunity to win the fabric for this great pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love your pattern and quilt. I have started doing many of my quilts with embroidery. Love the colors used in the quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely quilt, love the colors
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt and I would be so lucky to win Lisa Bonjean's fabrics !! And I love your fur babies. Thank you for your free patterns.
ReplyDeleteLove your designs and blue is one of my favorite colors. Going to like your FB page.
ReplyDeleteOh my heart be still!!! love this quilt. I can't wait to buy the pattern! thanks for the chance....
ReplyDeleteI like you on facebook.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt, look forward to the pattern. I'm working on doing a lot of wall quilts for our new home. It will be all white walls and the wall hangings will be the mood changers in each room.
ReplyDeletethelady at hotmail.com
Thanks for the chance to win this lovely pattern and fabric. Love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteLiked you on facebook.
ReplyDeleteLeft a message for you on your facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt. It would be fun to make one.
ReplyDeleteI have liked you on FB
ReplyDeleteI have posted comment on FB
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome quilt! I have always had a soft spot for snowmen.
ReplyDeleteWell Facebook does nit "like" me with my current Internet connection but I persevered.....I do love snowmen and blues....the designs are fun and the piecing part of the quilt is great with the fabrics. Wondefful second quilt design .
ReplyDeleteJane Modjeski
this is such a pretty quilt. I love all the snowmen and sayings. And the colors blue and white are so perfect.
ReplyDeleteI liked you on FB
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on your FB
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so cute! I love snowmen of all kinds.
ReplyDeleteI liked your FB page and left a comment. Glad to see you there.
ShirleyC
www.prayersformymom.blogspot.com
Oh me, oh my what a fine quilt you have made. Thanks for the giveaway. Blessings and smiles, Emilou :-)
ReplyDeleteThree of my favorite things, A really cute pattern, snowmen and Snowmen Gatherings Fabric. Who could ask for more? Love the saying, Snowmen fall from heaven.
ReplyDeleteI love snowmen and Snowman Gatherings if my favorite collection. Snow Days is a gorgeous quilt! I like your Facebook page too. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLiked you on FB.
ReplyDeleteYou have designed another winner. Congratulations. Now I am off to facebook.
ReplyDeleteI love your wall hanging and it's made with my favorite colors! Thanks for giving me a chance to win.
ReplyDeletelovely quilt and the colors fit the theme. thanks for chance to win your giveaway
ReplyDeleteABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
I really like your Snowman quilt! Also appreciate your sharing your ideas, designs and great recipes with us!! Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteJune -NC
What a fantastic quilt and snowmen are my favorite! Don't do Facebook, but if I did, 2 thumbs up. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute design, Kaaren! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the Snowman Gatherings line of fabric and it looks perfect for this quilt!
I'm not on Facebook, so this is the sum total of my entries. : )
Great design and quilt. Love the fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteKaaren, I love your Snow Days design! I am partial to everything featuring snowmen,just love them! I don't remember ever seeing anything on your blog that I have not liked!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a beautiful pattern, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always...your work inspires me ! Headed to Facebook now!
ReplyDeletelovely quilt, so much to see an admire, wonderful snowmen, especially the one that fell from heaven
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt for several reasons, firstly, I love blue, secondly I love snowmen and last but not least, it's made so perfectly. Hope you sell lots of the pattern as you are so talented. I look forward to seeing what you create next.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Elizabeth.
This is gorgeous, off to FB now
ReplyDeletemagnifique ,j'adore ces bonhommes de neige! et le quilting est superbe...bravo !!
ReplyDeleteje te souhaite une heureuse année 2014 . merci pour tout ce que tu partages avec nous.
Thank you...wonderful Quilt. ....Hello from France..
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful Kaaren. Hoping the Quilt Goddess smiles on me and makes me the winner of your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI like your FB page, so happy to see you on there with us now!
ReplyDeleteI commented on the giveaway on your facebook page.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB
ReplyDeleteHi Kaaren. A great new quilt. Thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteI liked you on FB.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Face Book. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt....Thanks for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am following you on Facebook. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI know the perfect person to make this for. The fabric line is one of my all time favorites.
ReplyDeletehedgehog52@yahoo.com
Love your new pattern. Love the "gatherings" fabric (working with my sister on her first quilt and she chose that fabric). Love your blog.Love your patterns. Love your FB page. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
ReplyDeleteWow! Really, really love your new quilt! Everything about it is awesome! Thanks for the chance to win (and thanks to Darlene too!).
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt - love the blue snowmen!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another wonderful creation! I always enjoy seeing what you will dream up next using a mix of needlework.
ReplyDeleteVery cozy quilt. Perfect for this weeks snow.
ReplyDeletevery nice WH. Love the wool applique
ReplyDeleteHi Kaaren. I love this quilt and you are right, it would be great up all winter and even longer. I love snowman and all the processes you have included in this pattern and welcome to Facebook.
ReplyDeleteAtlantic neighbour
I've been wanting to do a winter quilt to dress up the house after Christmas is done. This would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful pattern Kaaren...loving those snowmen:)
ReplyDeleteWould love to win more fabric. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern and love this fabric!! Beautiful! I found you on FB and am excited to have something so beautiful coming through on my FB feed!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! Love the variegated blue floss for the embroidery. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteI liked your Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! January 22nd. just happens to be my birthday!
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteSaludos desde Barcelona
Elena
Such a great quilt......I have to find ways to make 'winter' here in Florida. I really miss New England after 20 years of being here. Hope mine turns out half as nice as yours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern, Kaaren. I would love to win the fabric giveaway, Primitive Gatherings fabrics are my favorite! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely wonderful blue snowman quilt. I look forward to your pattern launch. Thanks for a chance to win! dezertsuz at gmail
ReplyDeleteWonderful pattern and fabric. Congratulations on your 2nd published pattern
ReplyDeleteKaaren, your snowmen are really cute! Another great pattern, and will be so cute with the Snowman Gathering fabrics! I have a "thing" for snowmen...do you think I'll win the pattern?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, especially love the embroidery.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love the stitching with variegated thread--my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWanda
Love the quilt, will have to go over to Facebook for more entries. Thanks for doing such a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAll those blues are so up my alley - love them! Nice that you could leave that up all winter. We don't get much snow out here but I, too, love snowmen. They are such wonderful representatives of winter, snow or not! I don't do Facebook so I guess this is my entry. Thanks for offering it! It's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteKaaren, another beautiful quilt pattern that you have designed. The fabric is wonderful too. I like that you do FB also so if I don't get to the blogs I can touch base on FB.
ReplyDeleteI love your new design...especially that it combines quilting, embroidery and wool....all my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI liked you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteabsolutly gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteKaaren, I'm always excited to have a new blog from you. The quilt is so cute. Love the colors. I'm glass your back in your studio.
ReplyDeleteKaaren, My fingers meant to say I'm glad your back in the studio.
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