Monday 12 May 2014

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day - Supplies

I feel like I've started a bit of a SMS Day giveaway tradition on this blog, as each time I've joined in I've offered up a copy of Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine and some fabric. So to carry it on, this time I'm giving away this.
Issue 8 of Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine and a Charm pack of Color Me Happy by Vanessa Christenson of V & Co
I am having a hard time parting with this charm pack and might have to get myself one after flicking through the squares!
This magazine is where I got the pattern from for the handmade goodie I'm giving away over here!
It really is a good read with original patterns, well I think it is!

The Rules.

➢The giveaway will be open from today (Monday 12th May) until 5pm PST on Friday 16th May 2014 thats the middle of the night for me, so I'll get Mr Random to pick a winner on Saturday 17th May.

➢I WILL post internationally, so you can enter wherever you are.

➢Please, please, please, make sure I have your email if you are a no-reply commenter, I'm not telepathic and really don't have enough time to be chasing around the internet to find a contact email for you.

So, now how to enter, leave me a comment telling me what is your favourite Charm Pack project. I have a few Bonnie & Camille ones stashed and can't pick anything to do with them!

As a bonus entry, be a follower (old, new and anyway you like) and let me know in a separate comment telling me how you follow.

I LOVE SMS Day and have found some amazing blogs, followers and prizes from participating in it, so go on have a go and enter lots of them!  And remember my Handmade Giveaway is over here.

410 comments :

  1. First comment? I love charms packs - a simple squares quilt looks stunning especially when some fantastic quilting is added. Or a Great Granny quilt - yum!!!

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  2. Hello again! I follow through GFC. Great magazine and wonderful charm pack! Hugs from Harrow!!

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  3. Favourite charm pack project is the mini X-Rated quilt by Carrie Nelson in her book Schnibbles Times Two (it's the quilt on the cover) - each pattern has a big version made from Layer Cake squares and a mini version made of Charm squares x

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  4. I follow you through Bloglovin' although I find it easier to use the blog links on the sidebar of my blog (of which you are one!) x

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  5. Very generous of you! :-) A classic go-to is of course a baby-quilt...but that means having to part with the finished object afterwards. Pillows is good, you get to keep them :-)

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  6. (I follow you through Bloglovin)

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  7. I love to mix a charm pack with ones of different solids, alternating them.

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  8. my favourite at the moment is to make simple patchwork cushion covers - 2 from each charm pack with a few charms left over. They are fast and look great. Thanks for a lovely giveaway :-)

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  9. of course I follow you (on Bloglovin!).

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  10. I agree, Bonnie and Camille have great charm projects!! Also baby quilts are charm friendly too!

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  11. I love to make HST's from charm squares, then turn them into pretty pinwheels, always a favorite!

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  12. And I follow you on feedly. :)

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  13. I like to add some jelly roll strips and make a simple lap quilt.

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  14. I tend to just use charm squares in simple squares quilts as I love how they look and you get maximum use out of the fabric.

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  15. I like to use them for patchwork totes or pouches.

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  16. I like to use charm packs for EPP projects. Thanks!

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  17. I like to use charm packs for baby quilts along with a solid fabric to anchor them.

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  18. I love simple baby quilts with charm packs, but I recently made a quilt using a tutorial from Moda Bake Shop...though I can't remember the name now, sorry! :)

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  19. I also am looking for ideas for some charm sq quilt patterns. Have a chance of flower charm pack that I can't decide what to do with. Cindy bluemoonstencils@yahoo.com

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  20. I like the Star Bright Quilt.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. What a wonderful prize - anyone would love to win it. I love charm packs because of their versatility. One of my favorite things to do with them is to pair them with white or cream and make half square triangles. I just finished a little table topper where I made HSTs without using a solid and I love it too! blessings, marlene

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  22. I love the two books Carrie Nelson has published Schnibbles and Another bite of Schnibbles, for charm pack projects. You can also buy individual patterns from her website http://missrosiesquiltco.com/
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  23. Another great giveaway!
    Your union jack pillow came out wonderful.

    I have my own two SMS giveaways.
    Thanks or the giveaway!

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  24. My favorite charm pack pattern is for making tote bags (Missouri Star Quilt has an easy-to-follow tutorial to make three totes with one charm pack). Thanks for the sweet giveaway :)

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  25. I'm already a happy follower via GFC

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  26. I think the mini cheerio pattern in that may uses a charm pack. Which is what I will make if I win. But I love the freckled whimsy charm pack qal quilt. It's a clever pattern with lots of layout options.

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  27. I love to use them to make Schnibble quilts.

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  28. And of course I follow you via bloglovin

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  29. I love using charm packs to make a variation of this pillow. http://thermoweb.com/blog/summer-leaves-pillow-tutorial/http://thermoweb.com/blog/summer-leaves-pillow-tutorial/

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  30. and I follow via bloglovin!

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  31. disappearing nine patch is my favorite thing to do with charm packs...

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  32. There is a simple Oh Fransson charm pack pattern that I have on my to do list.

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  33. I want to make this pillow
    I have made a pinterest board for charm square quilts as I have found more than a few that I have purchased and stashed
    I think I am going to make some half square triangle quilts using some more solids azure and chocolate instead of my usual black and whitehttp://www.pinterest.com/babiesdoc/charm-pack-quilts/

    I think the super zig and modified coin are my top 2 -- oh I have about 8 multiple sets of charms

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  34. I found you via the SMS giveaway day and am now following via bloglovin

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  35. I've never really worked with charm packs before. I'll have to look up some projects!

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  36. I think charm packs are great as hst. Just pick a neutral background to go with them.
    I have also used them in D9P blocks.

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  37. I like charm packs for making D9P quilts. That was the very first quilt I ever made, so I have a soft spot for it!

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  38. Love those charm packs for things like disappearing nine patch projects! I adore V & Co. What a great giveaway!

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  39. I love charm packs and even have a Pinterest board full of ideas, http://www.pinterest.com/grecomara/charms-and-candy-squares/

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  40. I already follow on bloglovin'

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  41. I never own a charm pack :( I would love to win these one :)
    Following via Bloglovin'

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  42. I like to make half square triangles from charm packs, they are so versatile!

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  43. I am also a follower on Pinterest!

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  44. I like cutting them up into HST for quilt tops :)

    glazefamily3 AT gmail.com

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  45. I love this cute reversible purse at the Moda Bake shop - great free pattern!
    http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/02/botany-charm-pack-reversible-purse.html

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  46. I am a follower! Bloglovn! thank you!

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  47. I'm gonna do the fancy fox with a few charm packs I've been hoarding! Pattern @ ohfransson.com. Thanks!!! xoxo

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  48. i'm a folower through bloglovin'!! xoxo, thanks again

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  49. I *love* Marmalade. I have a flannel charm pack sitting there calling my name, but I don't know what to do with it!

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  50. I follow on Bloglovin'! (my blog: Sew at Home Mummy)

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  51. I love making baby quilts out of charm packs.

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  52. I've only made 1 project with charm packs - a chevron quilt and I love it!

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  53. i'm a new follower on gfc.

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  54. I love charm packs. They are super easy to use. I've made mini quilts and bags with them.

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  55. Charm packs are great for seasonal table runners!

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  56. I have never used a charm pack, but would love to make a triangle quilt with one.

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  57. I am no help with charm pack projects, i have some charm packs myself and no idea what to do with them, might have a read through the answers above!!

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  58. I like to go to Moda Bake Shop for charm pack ideas.

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  59. Ooo I don't have that issue (or the charm pack!). Erm not made many charm pack quilts, but I do love the chevron one I made for Siblings Together last year using Little Apples. thanks for the giveaway.

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  60. I've only made one charm pack quilt - it was a d9p, I enjoyed and would make one again.

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  61. Chevrons are always a win but I also like the Moda Bake Shop pattern, Home Sweet Home (http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/11/home-sweet-home.html)

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  62. I've made sewing machine covers, table toppers and pillow covers with my charm packs,, would love to win this magazine and make a pillow to match the Union Jack quilt I recently made!!! Thank you for the chance.

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  63. Seen charms pack in blogland but don't have any.This would be perfect opportunity if I win it.Lovely giveaway.

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  64. I follow by google plus.

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  65. I like to use charm packs for quick and easy baby quilts.

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  66. I like to make HST with them. So many options and ways to rearrange them in a quilt.

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  67. I like to use the zig zag table runner tutorial from the Missouri star quilt co.

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  68. I am a new follower via bloglovin!

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  69. I'm never really sure what to do with them either so generally just make simple square patchwork! I'm a subscriber to the mag so if I were lucky enough to wi you could give that ti someone else.

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  70. I love to use charms for hexies.

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  71. I use charm packs to make zig zag baby quilts.

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  72. My favourite charm pack projects are baby quilts!

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  73. Charm packs work so well for baby quilts, wall hangings, or table toppers. thanks.

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  74. I don't know either!! Simple patchwork is good or even EPP projects :)

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  75. I use charm paks for my 8 yo grand daughter to learn to sew/quilt. She loves it and they are the perfect teaching tool so she isn't over whelmed with all the issues of quilting and she can "learn as she goes".
    Found you on the Sew Mama Sew blog giveaway!

    Cheri
    quiltingnanny(at)yahoo(dot)com
    coffeebreakwhatever(at)yahoo(dot)com
    http://www.fabricandmemories.com

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  76. I love to use charm packs. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  77. I love doing a basic plus quilt with my charm squares. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  78. I don't have a specific project that I use charms for, I just love getting a bunch of little pieces of different fabrics!

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  79. I like to make HSTs out of charm packs. They go together so many different ways that you don't end up with the same quilt.

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  80. Charm pack HST quilts. Endless possibilities! And I love V & Co.
    Thank you for your generous giveaway!
    Jamie

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  81. I like to sew charms into strips and cut for projects OR cut HSTs for projects. My favorite projects are mug rugs and pin cushions. I am ready to sew some pillow cases and quilts for the nephews and nieces now. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  82. I just did a Vintage Modern baby quilt with a Moda tutorial- I think it was Storybook Star or something like that. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  83. I pretty much use charm packs for everything! I love them and it saves me time cutting :)

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  84. I follow you on Pinterest :)

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  85. I'm planning a pinwheel pattern with my charm pack

    ellascottage at inspired-design dot ca

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  86. I follow you on pinterest.

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  87. I like to make table runners with charm packs.

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  88. I like to use charm packs in lap quilts.

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  89. I like to make pillows and table toppers with charms. I would love to try some Schnibbles patterns. Thank you for sharing!

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  90. I love using charms for small items like baskets and pouches. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  91. I like to make simple baby quilts or table runners with charms :)

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  92. I love using Charm Packs to make baby bean bags :)
    amy.forkner (at) gmail (dot) com

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  93. I follow you on Instagram
    amy.forkner (at) gmail (dot) com

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  94. I love using charm packs to make quilts.

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  95. I would search your favorite designers site for a perfect pattern. I just cute a Tumbler quilt out, its fast and fun

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  96. I love using my Twister tool with charms! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  97. I like making half square triangles with charm packs.

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  98. I recently used a gorgeous Kate Spain charm pack to make a sewing machine cover like this one: http://www.sewdelicious.com.au/2013/01/quilted-sewing-machine-cover-tutorial.html

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  99. I have tried a basic charm pack quilt once, but need to find more! This would be a great start!

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  100. I like stacked coins patterns, or HSTs done with a solid. Thanks!

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  101. I love charms but have yet to make a quilt with them. Planning on making a quilt from the leisure arts book. The pattern is called Jennifer.

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  102. I have never done a charm project, but would love to give one a try

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  103. I'm a new follower on bloglovin'

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  104. I like to make Baby quilts with charm packs. Nothing too specific pattern wise though.

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  105. I love tote bags or small quilts

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  106. I have never used a charm pack before, so I don't know! sarah@forrussia.org

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  107. I follow via bloglovin. sarah@forrussia.org

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  108. I love making covered buttons with charm packs :)

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  109. Simple patchwork is a great way to show off all the prints in a charm pack without loosing any of the details. I also really want to try the new free pattern that the Fat Quarter Shop recently put out for charm squares.

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  110. I love making hourglass blocks with charm squares :-)

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  111. I haven't made anyything with charm packs yet but I want to make a mini quilt!

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  112. I like a quilt made of squares. So pretty.

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  113. My first ever quilt was a baby quilt for my grandson's buggy made with charms. Very easy and stitch in the ditch quilted. I like a good read too!

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  114. I like HST, then make them into whatever your heart desires!!

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  115. Katie at Swim.Bike.Quilt has a pattern for a simple quilt made of charms. The quilt changes with the choice of charms--I've made a very fun baby quilt with it and then when I used Civil War repros the resulting quilt looked sedate and mature. Great pattern.

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  116. Wedding Dress has a 100 square block that I just love. I use the charm packs and Billie Lauders method for making endless 4 patches.

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  117. i have made a ton of charm pack patterns from modabakeshop.com

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  118. I think wonky stars are so cute and work well with Charm Packs.

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  119. To be honest, I have never worked with a charm pack! I think U would use it to make an HST pillow for our sofa.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  120. Also I am follwoing you via bloglovin!

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  121. i think my favourite charm projects will be cushion cover.. :D love the look of it. :D

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  122. Love making tablerunners and placemats

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  123. have followed via email.. :D

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  124. I have to say, I have never used a charm pack before, just a mini charm pack, and i made a heart wall hanging out of it

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  125. I haven't got a charm pack pattern (as such) to recommend but I like to use charm packs to make quick HST quilts - take one patterned or coloured solids charm pack, add in a white or neutral solid charm pack, make lots of t ri angles & before you know it (maybe not quite that quickly, but you get the idea!) you have an HST QUILT TOP. THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN THIS LOVELY CHARM PACK & magazine.

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  126. I follow via Bloglovin, thanks.

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  127. I think my favourite thing to do with charm packs is to make wonky star quilts - you use 8 charms around the outside and white (or whatever else) for the centre patch of the star, plus the arms/rays of the star.

    (clumsy.chord(at)gmail.com)

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  128. Pinwheels are fun to make with charms

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  129. Great giveaway! I love working with charm packs or any precuts actually as I hate cutting!! I've made HSTs with them, just as they are, chopped them in half to use as skinny rectangles. Would love to get my hands on these, so can see why you don't want to part with them! From another English Jo (anne)!

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  130. Following with google connect!

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  131. I like making baby quilts with charm packs.

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  132. I have yet to use a charm pack which is why I'd like to win!

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  133. Charms are great for making HST and they can be arranged in a wonderful array of patterns.

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  134. I've made wall hangings using charms and Carrie Nelson's Schnibbles patterns. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  135. I am new to quilting and have only made two project - neither used a charm pack - but very excited to try one! smcalli102@aol.com

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  136. I wish I knew what to do with a charm pack- I now have 3 and have no idea what to make with them.

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  137. I love making pinwheels with charm packs.

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  138. New follower through Bloglovin!

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  139. I have never had a charm pack, so I have no idea what to do, but I would sure love to own one!

    jachelno at gmail dot com

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  140. Thanks for the giveaway! Love the magazine and fabric. My favorite charm pack project is a half-square triangle lap quilt, by mixing in solids as the other sides.

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  141. I have only made simple patchwork with charm packs. I would love to try sewing with this one...

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  142. I am a follower via bloglovin

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  143. I like to use charm packs for coasters, coin purses, mug rugs and pockets for kid garments

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  144. I haven't done a lot with charm packs, but like them in patchwork pillow covers.

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  145. Table Runners - I like the book, Country Threads Goes to Charm School

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  146. my favorite charm pack pattern is dilly dally by thimbleblossoms. Also, I love doing HST with them. They're so versatile and can be used so many different ways. Thanks!

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  147. i've never used a charm pack before so this would be a fabulous way to try!

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  148. I'm not sure what my FAVORITE charm pack project is, but I definitely love charm packs! I have a pinwheel baby quilt with a repro 1930s I'm working on by hand right now, am gathering supplies for a rainbow chevron baby quilt and am about to start on a postage stamp baby quilt soon too! Oh, and a square within a square lap quilt with Kate Spain's Central Park for my sister, and another striped lap quilt with Kaffe Fasset charms (I cut the charms in half and am alternating those strips with a shade of gray jelly roll!)

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  149. I love to make a simple patch work quilt with charm packs.
    red_murray2(at)yahoo.com

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  150. I love charm square totes and bags. Thanks!

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  151. Charms are perfect for Disappearing Nine Patch projects.

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  152. I love making coordinating but not matching pillows with charm packs maybe one with HSTs and then one simple patchwork....

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  153. I have used several charms for borders on tote bags before. Just had a light main fabric and everything looks well with it. Makes a great gift. Many thanks for the chance!

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  154. I follow through bloglovin

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  155. My favorite charm pack project was a table runner pattern from Sweet Jane with three different runners - I've already made two of them. Thanks for the give away!

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  156. I am a new follower on Pinterest.

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  157. Thanks for the giveaway! I like to make tote bags with charm packs - check out the Market Tote pattern - easy and lovely!!
    http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/accessory/the-market-tote-/60467
    Krista
    emailthestones@gmail.com

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  158. I don't have a favorite, but I have a ton of charm packs! I can't seem to pick something to do, so I hoard them :)

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  159. And now I follow you on feedly!

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  160. I make totes and placemats with my charm packs. Thanks for the giveaway, and your tutorials.

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  161. My last charm project was a herringbone quilt- I paired the charms with a koan solid and made HSTs. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
    sweetfeetstitches at gmail dot com

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  162. Don't have a project, how about pinwheels or stars for the charm packs. 24Tangent "at" gmail "dot" com

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  163. Disappearign nine patches ... with a Background and a solid fabric to cut trough

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  164. My favourite project is bags! All kinds.

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  165. i am reading the Schnibbles book times two to get ideas myself. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  166. I love to make patchwork kites with charm packs! lapaceksorchard at gmail dot com

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  167. We have to use our charm packs? Dang! Kidding. Love the schnibbles patterns. Super fun and cute.

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  168. I don't have a favorite, I just sorta hoard the charms until a pattern finds them. If I'm pressed and must make something with the fabric I think a simple layout that lets the patterns and colors shine is the best.

    just in case: m3reyna at gmail dot com

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  169. Charm project.... hmmm maybe the twister pattern.

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  170. I am following you on pinterest

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  171. I did a baby quilt using the pinwheel pattern on Moda Bake Shop and was really happy with how it turned out!

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  172. I'm hording some April showers by bonnie and Camille. I need to get some more of the fabric so I can make a nice big quilt with it :)

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