Monday, November 3, 2008

Win This Quilt (My Giveaway)

Hooray for Giveaways!! --
**I WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER ON FRIDAY Nov. 14.*** pls. cont. to sign in till then.

As I mentioned in my last post, I was asked to make a quilt in honor of a neighbor/friend who unselfishly donated her bone marrow to a stranger. To read the story, Click Here. My neighbors wanted to pay me for making the quilt and also for completing it on such short notice, but how could I accept any money for it knowing the reason behind it all? The women and other neighbors had gone around helping to collect money for their family and to also help pay for the quilt, but I rejected the money they offered and in turn gave the quilt to 'Brenda' as a gift from myself and everyone that came up with the idea to give a quilt and for those that cared enough to stop by and wish Brenda well.


Why give it away? As I said earlier, I was so moved by their actions and also by Brenda's generosity and selfless attitude, I too wanted to do something special,plus I love to share and consider myself to be a very giving person.
In the spirit of giving, I would like to offer this quilt for a special home. It will not be the one pictured, but it will be in the same pattern and in the color scheme of your choice. The wait is finally over. I didn't post pictures in my post about Brenda's quilt, because I wanted to save it for this giveaway. Here it is.


This was Brenda's Quilt:

Sorry it was windy earlier today, and I only had a few more short moments before the quilt would be taken so I had to hurry and snap what I could.


This took me 2 long gruesome nights, and an hour this afternoon to make.....here are some progress pics I took earlier.


Just the quilt-top. I finally finished piecing this baby at 2am on Sunday morning.


Ready for quilting. I spent all Sunday night quilting until 3am...my hands still hurt from gripping the quilt-top so hard. If you see an empty space in the middle, it was on purpose, it there so the well-wishers can leave their mark.


Binding was added and now a complete quilt!

Now just a couple more photos for me as a memory.





Can't you just imagine this quilt in you favorite quiet area, sitting room? or perhaps you knit like myself and have your special corner for knitting. I place my special quilts on this rocker....




Do you want a quilt just like this? Then ENTER! The winner will receive a quilt similar to the one above, but in the color scheme of your choice. The lap quilt measures 64"x64". The winner will be chosen on November 14.
Entering is really easy. Anyone can enter even non-bloggers and from wherever in the world, just be sure to leave me a good email to contact you if you are the winner. Make sure you leave a comment in this area good for one entry. Want to add more chances? Take the picture below, copy and paste and place in your sidebar, that's good for another entry. For two more entries, post about it on your blog. I do have a method of keeping track of all of your entries :)
Make sure you provide me with the link to your blog if you decide to post about or email me so that I can read it and tally up your entries. The winner will be selected using Random.org. I DO read every comment that comes my way and make it a point to visit yours as well so, GOOD LUCK everyone! Spread the word! I wish you all the best!

441 comments:

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Anonymous said...

Anyone would be lucky to have this beautiful quilt...thank you so much for your generosity!

Vanessa said...

what an amazing, gorgeous, (and other such adjectives meaning the same) quilt!! And the same compliments go to you for doing such a nice thing for your neighbor.
I collect quilts (mostly vintage and antique from garage and estate sales)...I love quilts...I have pictured one like this for my 5 year old daughters sitting area in her bedroom, it is just so beautiful!

Regina said...

This is such a wonderful thing you did - and she did! I am a registered donor but have never been called to give yet -

The quilt is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Anonymous said...

This is truly a work of art, truly touching.

Glenda said...

What a generous give a way...and what a story. The quilt is absolutely stunning. You are a very talented lady. Your heart will be blessed many times for what you are doing. Glenda in MS

Nanette Merrill said...

Well your hard work paid off, this is lovely, and your work is lovely. I think the design is really fun.

Solange Belém said...

Hola my dear friend,
this quilt is gorgeous!!
You are very generous person, God bless you. Thank you

Sol

Brooke said...

You are such a sweet heart for offering such a beautiful giveaway! Your work is amazing!

Have a lovely day!
;-)Brooke

Brooke said...

Hi

I just added a blog about this Quilt to my page! I love it so very much!

;-)

Brooke said...

I also added your link and your beautiful picture to my sidebar!

Thanks again for your sweetnes~
;-) Brooke

Anonymous said...

The quilt is absolutely beautiful! The story that goes with it is so inspiring and warms the heart.

Patricia Fleming
patricif@aol.com

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful quilt. You did a wonderful job. I've always wanted to learn to quilt.
Regina

Angela's Heartwork said...

Beautiful quilt to go with a beautiful story! And such a generous giveaway! Thank you for sharing your talent... you are blessed with a stunning gift!

Counting it all joy,
Angela
angelasheartwork@yahoo.com
http://angelasheartwork.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful story, nice to now that people care.
Anneli.

Turid said...

Beautiful, just beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

This quilt is just stunning! What a sweet person for giveaway such a lovely quilt. Thank you so very much.

Bethany P.
hamaforever@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Wow, your quilt is beautiful and the story very touching...you are a very kind person for doing this...Thank you.
Liz
wentworth@telus.net

Anonymous said...

Hi, just wanted to let you know that I blogged about you quilt also...and posted some pictures..thanks for doing this wonderful gesture...and the story is truly touching.
Liz
wentworth@telus.net

rachel griffith said...

what a great act of kindness you provided for brenda.
<3

please enter me in your giveaway.
{your giveaway totally puts mine to shame...haha.}

i enjoyed your blog.
:D

Allison said...

Please enter me in your giveaway. I love your quilt!

MAMACRAFTY said...

May God richly bless you for generosity and caring compassion! If everyone was like you this world would be a better place and people would have a comfort snuggly quilt. I just love the quilt! I always wanted to get around to making one like that. it is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for this opportunity to win!~!

Kathleen said...

What a beautiful quilt and inspiring story. It reminds of "pay it forward".Thank You for sharing

The Savage said...

A beautifully generous thing to do... and to offer the opportunity to pay it forward even further!

The Savage said...

I've added a link to you in my newest blog post & am working on getting you into my side-bar. Blogger and I don't always get along though... ;-)

deb said...

Beautiful hearts! ...the quilt and yours...

Zoë said...

A Beautiful Quilt, and a really wonderful story. My own life has been touched by cancer too, so I will be happy to place your image and a link in my side bar.

Zoë

Anonymous said...

Hello you must see in your
e-mail
Anneli from Norway.

Anonymous said...

very nice

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

VP said...

It's lovely! And what a discovery after I went with friends to see Kaffe Fassett last night :)

Anonymous said...

Your quilt is simply breathtaking.
It is one of the most beautiful handmade quilts that I have ever seen. What a lovely thing for you to for Brenda..
Please enter me in your giveaway as I would love to win a quilt from you. My name is Julie.My email address is jelaws5@aol.com
Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Just missed the giveaway, but will buy the pattern from your etsy store.

Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Your quilt is beautiful! You are truly an amazing neighbor/friend. :)
Dorothy
dmorton001@indy.rr.com

Anonymous said...

I'm feeling lucky at comment number 433!!
Seriously, the quilt is gorgeous! I've been reading various quilting blogs and enjoying the quilting experience vicariously. I wish I knew how to do it!!
Thank you for the opportunity.
Karen k brig @ ptd. net (remove spaces)

Unknown said...

Your quilt is a work of art. I didn't realize just how popular quilting was until I recently moved my flower shop to a larger city next to a quilt shop! WOW..women coming & going ALL the time!

Sharon said...

I love the quilt and the wonderful story. I love every thing roses and your quilt is just beautiful.

Anonymous said...

PLEASE-------PUT MY NAME IN THE JAR.THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME.I HAVE BEEN RE-DOING MY GUEST BEDROOM.I CANNOT FIND A COMFORTER OR SPREAD I LIKE.BUT.......THIS IS PERFECT.IT HAS ALL MY COLORS.CK OUT MY BLOG TODAY.THE DRAPES AND PILLOW.IT'S PERFECT.I HAVE MY FINGERS CROSSED...ANN

Anonymous said...

HELLO AGAIN.I TOOK THR PIC AND I'LL BLOG ABOUT IT TOMORROW...ANN

Pink Princess said...

It is a wonderful quilt and how generous of you to give one away as well!
I loved reading the touching story behind the quilt you made for Brenda, it made me cry.
I will post the picture in my sidebar too

Hugs from Marian
dutchy19 (at) gmail (dot) com

Sharon/primthyme said...

What an amazing giveaway !! You are a very kind & caring person!!You are what life is about !
I'am glad to meet You !! It is a true honor !!The story & quilt are wonderful.I have tried to post on my blog ,not sure I have it right,please check it out.I'm really new to blogging.
Please stop by & enter my giveaway.
Bless you ,
Prim Hugs & Blessings,
Sharon

Sharon/primthyme said...

I'm sorry,I told you I was mnew at blogging,I see the date is Nov.Not Dec14,so I removed it from my blog.But I'am still honored to have met you !!
Prim Hugs & Blesings,
Sharon

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