Show and Tell: Welcome to the North Pole

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A colorful quilt featuring a whimsical winter village scene with various houses, trees, and a sleigh in the night sky.

Barbara MacLeod sent photos of her North Pole quilt along with this lovely email. I am inspired!

Hi Becky — I’m excited to share with you that the New Braunfels Area Quilt Guild had our bi-annual show this past Friday and Saturday and my North Pole received a second place ribbon.  It was entered in the mixed technique category — machine pieced, needle turn applique, hand quilted, some embroidery, and embellishments.  (Hobby Lobby had wonderful Christmas charms starting in October).  The judge said “The North Pole is full of activity and has the viewer linger for a 2nd look” and my ” piece has a lot of whimsey & charm”.  I just want to thank you and Linda for designing such a wonderful pattern.  I will say it is the most challenging quilt I’ve ever made (I’m 87) but I loved every moment of it. Well almost every moment 🤣.  This quilt is a love letter to my family and even when I’m no longer here, I’ll be able to spend Christmas with them.

Thanks again to giving me so many hours of enjoyment.

But wait! There’s more! Barbara included a photo of her documentation patch…

A fabric piece featuring a handwritten holiday greeting with decorative charms, including a church, cross, and heart with an American flag. The message welcomes readers to the Christmas season and emphasizes love and family.

I absolutely love that. Thank you, Barbara, for sharing you quilt and beautifully worded documentation with us.

If you want to make your own North Pole quilt, click here to find the ebook :-).

Wednesday Giveaway – End of Christmas in July goes to Kaye Temanson!

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We are ending with one of our favorite giveaways – the Vendor Grab Bag! Think of it as a stocking especially stuffed for our lucky winner! (I included a few additional surprise items!)

I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!

Wednesday Giveaway – Still Christmas in July!

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How about some fun stickers and one more Cross Stitch ‘N Hang project? Our winner – kmblecha – will love the Santa ornament when it’s time to decorate the tree and the stickers could be used to decorate plain wrapping paper.

I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!

Wednesday Giveaway!

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This week’s “double” giveaway – a felt monogram needle book kit from Betz White and a sample piece of hand-dyed Osnaburg & Perle Cotton Fabric – goes to Joneen! Enjoy!

I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!

Wednesday Giveaway – Cross Stitch

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Once again, cleaning out drawers and closets turns up treasures for other people. These four little Stitch “N Hang projects are this week’s Christmas in July giveaway! And Donna is our winner! Congrats!

I’ll be back with another Giveaway next Wednesday. Until then you can shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at pieceocake.com!