Friday, August 16, 2013

Safe Harbor Pattern Winner

Thank you all for your support and encouragement with respect to my Safe Harbor quilt and pattern.  The response has been overwhelming and I am both thrilled and humbled.

 The winner of my giveaway for a copy of the pattern is Paulette from Sweet Pea Quilting & Creations.  I'll be contacting you shortly, Paulette for your snail mail address as soon as I'm finished here!
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If you recall, I mentioned a while back that I made a second version of Safe Harbor but in a different colorway.  Just yesterday I sent it to my friend Alice to be quilted.  Here's a photo of the flimsy.

While my first one "read" red, this one reads blue.

It was Mr. Painted Quilt's suggestion that I make another one in blue.  He doesn't ask for too much so I decided to make this one for him.
  

 This got me thinking that perhaps it was time to offer some of my original design quilts for sale.

 I deliberated long and hard about whether I should sell them and Mr. PQ and I came to the decision that it was time to share a few with others who might want to treasure one or more of them.  Having said that, I've listed some of my original design quilts for sale in my Etsy shop HERE...including Safe Harbor.
  
Thanks again to everyone who left a comment on my last post.  I wish you all could have won.  If you are still interested in ordering your own copy of my Safe Harbor pattern, they are still available in my Etsy shop.
Happy stitching!

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30 comments:

  1. KaHollyAugust 16, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Congratulations to Sweet Pea!! It is a gorgeous quilt, Kaaren. You raise the bar with each new creation!

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  2. marinaAugust 16, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    how gorgeous, I love the blue colourway.
    they are both magnificent quilts..

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  3. MarieAugust 16, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Wow the blue is beautiful. So glad you are offering your patterns. Your work is special to us and we treasure you! Hugs, Marie

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  4. Mrs. GoodneedleAugust 16, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    The blue version of your spectaular quilt is both stunning and calming at the same time. I love, love, love your work! Best wishes on your sale.

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  5. onlymehereAugust 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Now these are my colors! My sewing room is done in a beachy ocean theme and this pattern must be made for it! I'll be ordering it on payday. Absolutely stunning!

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  6. barcordAugust 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    The blue colourway is just as beautiful as the red. In fact, I might prefer blue. Well done Mr PQ for his suggestion. May he enjoy his new quilt.
    So pleased that you share your gifts with the quilty community. xx

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  7. Donna~~August 16, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    The blue looks just as lovely as the red. Your Mr. has a good eye!

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  8. sunnyAugust 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Congrats to Paulette. She'll have her quilt made up in a couple of days. ANd thank you Mr. PQ! I love the blue even more than the red!!

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  9. Robin at The Primitive HutchAugust 16, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Congrats to Paulette!!!
    Thanks Kaaren for hosting a wonderful giveaway!!!
    The blue one is just as lovely as the red one!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  10. DarleneAugust 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Congratulations to Paulette but an even bigger congratulations to YOU.

    I don't know how I missed your post regarding the release of the new pattern. I'm beyond thrilled for your, Kaaren.

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  11. Janet O.August 16, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I'm with Mr. PQ! The blue one speaks to me even louder than the red. : )

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  12. pauletteAugust 16, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    "YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" Did you hear that shout coming from clear across the other side of Canada? THANK YOU so much, Kaaren!! This quilt is spectacular...and now I own the pattern!! Yipppppeee!!
    Pxo

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  13. HeartsdesireAugust 16, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    The red colourway was fabulous, but the blue is stunning. Congrats to Paulette on winning the pattern.

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  14. Kindred QuiltsAugust 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    I like them both Kaaren! Congrats once again!

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  15. Vroomans' QuiltsAugust 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Oh, I don't know which colour way I like best. Congratulations to Paulette and thank you for hosting.

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  16. Darlene DAugust 16, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Congrats to the winner! This one is another beauty! As much as I love red, ya know, I think I like the blue one best! It's awesome!

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  17. SheilaAugust 16, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    I love the blue one so much. Mr. PQ has an eye for color :) Have a great weekend. :)

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  18. Linda CrosbyAugust 16, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Kaaren it is sweet in Blue. Take care

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  19. SassAugust 16, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Wow, both are beautiful but I am a lover of blue and that is fantastic!!!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 16, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    The blue colorway is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing with us and offering the pattern for purchase. I'll be ordering my copy soon.

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  21. textilefiendAugust 16, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks for showing the blue colourway - I will be making mine rather like this, or perhaps a little more turquoisey. I've ordered my copy now, and look forward to receiving it soon! I do hope shipping to Sydney, Australia, won't take too long......

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  22. Becky RAugust 17, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    I am happy to see the pattern is available today so hopped right over and got it ordered. Will be anxious to get the fabric requirements so I can gather fabrics and get started. Thanks for creating and selling this pattern. It's beautiful and so different from patterns currently being offered.

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  23. SandiAugust 17, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Congratulations Kaaren on your pattern release. How appropriate that Paulette wins it. From an island on the east coast to one on the the west coast. From sea to shining sea! I can't wait to see Paulette's version of your beauty.

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  24. momto1August 18, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    What a work of art, Kaaren. You are so creative. This is a gorgeous quilt.

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  25. Pam in ILAugust 18, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    I love both colorways! Congrats to the winner too.

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  26. JeannaAugust 18, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Congratulations to Paulette! I know she will love the pattern and I can't wait to see her version of the quilt.

    Thanks for sharing the blue colorway...I think I like it a bit better only because I have more blues in my home.

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  27. GerryARTAugust 19, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Great Giveaway
    Congrats Paulette

    Hugs

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  28. textilefiendAugust 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Kaaren, would be interesting to know how many patterns you sold - must have been a crazy weekend for you!

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  29. NancyAugust 28, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    This is wonderful and the Kennedy quote is the perfect touch.

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  30. Jenny Watson BlogsSeptember 9, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    I just want to say that you quilts are looking mind blowing It will be my goodness If these quilts will be used in my In Villas Veritas

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