christmas keepsake - and a giveaway

Kits.  There's just something about a kit ... especially when it comes in the mail.

As a proud stash owner, I love diving into my private fabric collection to create something pretty.  But every once in a while, it's really nice when someone else does all the thinking for me.  Kits are perfect for those moments.  You are guaranteed that everything you need - all perfectly coordinated - is right there at your fingertips.  No thinking, no hunting, no frustration.

Shabby Fabrics has a new Block of the Month program, kitted into 10 packages - including laser cut pieces (yay!) or traditional applique pieces if you prefer, and all the necessary embellishment - you do NOT have to trace, cut, or go to 10 different stores looking for the exact right colour and size of buttons, ribbons, bells, etc. ... LOL!

I whipped up this lovely wreath in about 1/2 an hour.  Can't decide if it's going to be a pillow, a bag, or a wall hanging ... or something else.

If you're interested in finding out more, click here.

As promised, I have another giveaway.  Shabby Fabrics is offering a $25 gift certificate for their shop to one of you.  To enter, just tell me which of the blocks in "Christmas Keepsakes" (first photo) is your favourite.  This giveaway closes October 15th and is open to all!  :)

There are seven other bloggers who also have a giveaway for you!  You can see more about this Block of the Month and enther their giveaways here:

Yesterday
Paula @ The Sassy Quilter
Erin @ Stay at Home Mummy
Karin @ Leigh Laurel Studios
 
Today
Melissa @ Happy Quilting
 
Tomorrow
Erin @ Why Not Sew?
Caroline @ SewCanShe

 

Comments

[Vaune Pierce]

Gingerbread House, of course!

[Mary Ann]

I love the tree!

[Kristy Wilkinson]

I think the ornament is my favorite. I love the bow on the top! Very sweet wreath you made. Thanks- K-

[Jeneta@PlumJam]

I love the gingerbread house, but the sleigh is a very close second. They are all really lovely.

[Susan]

Hard to choose - they are all so cute, but I'd have to say the tree is my favorite. I like the simple way it looks. Thanks for the chance to win a very cute kit!

[Anita Mulcahey]

Love this and your blog banner is gorgeous.

[Geni Pickens]

I'm partial to stockings but really love all the blocks in this quilt!!

[Paula]

My favortie block is the lollipop. The wallhanging reminds me of an old fashioned Christmas. I would be absolutely delighted to win a gift certificate from Shabby Fabrics. I am doing a block of the month with them right now. I would purchase the wallhanging.

[Kathy MacKie]

I've always loved the look of Gingerbread houses, maybe I owned in a former life ;)

[teri c]

My favorite is the gingerbread house.

[Mary Jane]

This is such an adorable quilt that it is hard to select a favorite but I would have to say the candy cane is mine.

[Dana]

I'm always a sucker for a candy cane!

[Carrie P.]

I like the lollipop the best. thanks for sharing.

[apple blossom]

lovely block thanks for sharing.

[Aimee]

I like the Christmas tree.

[Piroska]

My favourite block is the stocking.

[Janis T]

I love the sleigh block the best. This is a darling project!

[Marti Morgan]

How can anyone expect me to pick a favorite? I am in love with them all. The sleigh with the tree is so charming, the little gingerbread house is so inviting, the stocking is brings such memories, I love the lollipop it is so happy. Well there you have it, so excited to make this quilt next year.

[auschick]

I like the lollypop best :)

[Sarah]

The gingerbread house, with the lollipop a close second!

[Lisa Hathaway]

Oh, I love it! I think the stocking is my favorite.

[Rexine]

I agree about having all the lovely fabrics picked out already and especially precut! Love the detail on the wreath along with the colors of the fabric! Hard to choose a favorite, but the gingerbread would be first. Thanks for the info on this kit!

[Sharrieboberry]

So pretty! I really like the sleigh with the gift and the tree. Nicely done!

[Mary]

I LOVE the gingerbred house!

[Almu]

My favourite block is the lollipop :D

[Carol]

They are all soo cute! I really like the lollipop! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Denise?Folsom]

My favorite is the stocking.

[Suzy Swetz]

I love the stocking!

[Charlene Boykin]

I love the wreath!

[Brenda Hulsey]

I love all these blocks! The sleigh is my favorite!

[Amy]

I love the block of the sled...reminds me of all the anticipation of Santa's arrival:) thanks!

[Kelly Tadlock]

I love this quilt! But I think my favorite is the block with the sleigh!

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[Heather]

Oooh, hard choice. I'd have to go with the lollipop, maybe.

[Linda]

They are all adorable, but I was drawn to the stocking! Love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway!!

[Yvonne]

Love the candy cane! thanks for the giveaway.

[Marcy]

The gingerbread house is my fav, but love them all. Shabby Fabrics is just plain great.

[Gale]

My favorite is the sleigh block - so detailed.

[wendy]

For me it's a choice between the stocking and the sleigh, they're both so cute

[Karyn]

The stocking is my favorite! Your wreath is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[Rae R]

I like all of them, but I think the sleigh and wreath are my favorite.

[Sonja Loyd]

Love the lollipop ! It's all so very cute! Love Give a ways!!

[Kelly Tadlock]

I love the sleigh the best of all! I can't wait to get this BOM!

[Jeanne]

I love the sleigh. Thanks

[Vickie]

I just love houses so the gingerbread house is my favorite.

[Linda S]

I really like the gingerbread house. It reminds me of building houses with my children when they were young.

[Rhonda Best]

I like the gingerbread house the best, then the tree.