Monday, 27 February 2017

Celebrating Five Years: a giveaway

Does time go faster as you get older? It sure feels like it. I cannot believe it has been five years since I stared talking to you here. My blog was always meant to be a journal for me to record my quilting journey. After five years it is still that and so much more.

Since I started blogging I have found a community, birthed a guild, become a teacher, and I can even make something now without a pattern!  Becoming more confident with my sewing skills and sharing these skills with others has been a huge triumph for me. This blog started all of that. And you, my dear readers make all of this a ton of fun! I still get a thrill when a comment shows up after a post.

Before I get into the giveaway, I wanted to share my finished Mad About Patchwork Scrap Challenge that I talked about last week...String quilt success!


I had so much fun making this piece. Reflecting on it now I see some things I would change, but that is the fun part about learning right! Overall, I love it and it now lives on my office wall where I can enjoy it at the day job.







Many thanks to Rachel at Stitched in Color and Mad About Patchwork for this fun challenge. You can enter for a chance to win the same fabric bundle that I used for this challenge over at Stitched in Color this week so make sure to drop by and check it out.

OK, OK, back to the good stuff.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Congratulations to @twilight_leigh

GIVEAWAY
To celebrate blogging and YOU I have a wee giveaway. I have been asking around about favorite notions and it turns out many of my favorites are yours too. So today's prize is a selection of my top five sewing notions...


1. Wonder Clips - the name says it all!
2. Rotary Cutters - we all love our rotary cutters. My favorite is the Olfa Splash, I love the quick release button for blade changes.
3. Rulers!!!! - everyone loves rulers and I have recently discovered the magic that is Olfa Frosted rulers. That little bit of grip makes cutting that much easier.
4. Seam Ripper - you love them, you hate them, but this Clover one is my favorite
5. Hera Marker - not on everyone's list, but it's on mine (and I love the Clover version) and I give them as gifts all the time, a great way to mark your quilt with no marks!

HOW TO WIN?
1. Leave a comment - any comment.
2. For another chance to win head over to my Instagram Page @chezzquilts make a comment and tag some friends for more chances to win.

The draw will close at midnight AST on Friday March 3rd
** this draw is open to the whole world!

Good luck and as always, thanks for visiting!
Adrienne
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68 comments:

  1. barbara woods27 February 2017 at 13:55

    great giveaway. I don't instrangram

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  2. Unknown27 February 2017 at 13:56

    Fun to read your story. Blogging is not for the faint of heart! It takes commitment. So glad you have been richly rewarded for your faithfulness!

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  3. Tanya27 February 2017 at 14:05

    I enjoyed seeing a familiar name on Rachel's challenge post! Also need to replace my Hera marker - would love to win!

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  4. Myrna27 February 2017 at 14:10

    Lovely quilt and excellent sewing notions!

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  5. Briarose27 February 2017 at 15:09

    love your blog. Thanks for the chance to win

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  6. NonnaD27 February 2017 at 15:28

    It's always awesome to find a new to me blog! Congratulations on 5 years! People really do need to discuss favorite blogs without the aid of contests!😉🤗

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  7. amy27 February 2017 at 15:36

    Really like your quilt!

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  8. Amy27 February 2017 at 15:36

    Congratulations on your 5th blogaversary, Adrienne! Chillingsworth crossed my parh, and I have been following your blog since. It's a fun, colorful and creative place. Thanks!

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  9. Linda 27 February 2017 at 15:42

    Happy Blogiversary! I remember the first time I saw your blog so well. I actually squealed a bit out loud. I am so proud and happy to be part of your journey and just as proud and happy that you are part of mine. Your quilt is fabulous! I adore how it turned out. What awesome colour placement and great use of those scraps. You are helping to keep our NS quilty roots alive.

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  10. Unknown27 February 2017 at 15:49

    Congrats and thank you for the giveaway ❤

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  11. babiesdoc27 February 2017 at 15:52

    that is my favorite seam ripper, and I unfortunately need many
    congrats!
    sharongalli@gmail.com

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  12. Jennifer27 February 2017 at 16:05

    Congrats on 5 years and thanks for the giveaway chance.

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  13. Shonnie27 February 2017 at 16:07

    5 years - wow! My favourite seam ripper is a gift that my husband got at Lee Valley. It's a set that has a seam ripper and a stitch picker, both with replaceable blades, and is scalpel-like in it's sharpness! I've never tried a hera marker, so must give it a go. Love wonder clips!

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  14. Alice Ronne27 February 2017 at 16:16

    Love your giveaway package! All useful products-especially the seam ripper! I use those a LOT! akronne17@gmail.com

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  15. Bev27 February 2017 at 16:29

    Happy blog anniversary. I check your blog often but don't usually comment. 5 years do go fast for sure. Nice giveaway.
    beverlydotwoodatmedotcom

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  16. Mara27 February 2017 at 16:35

    You made that mini really fast, Congratulations on 5 year's of blogging, love your notions choices!

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  17. Nicole 27 February 2017 at 17:39

    Happy anniversary! And congrats on all you've accomplished.

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  18. Unknown27 February 2017 at 21:01

    Happy anniversary!

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  19. Anja @ Anja Quilts27 February 2017 at 21:07

    Congratulations!! It's been a fun journey.

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  20. Kathy E.27 February 2017 at 21:18

    Yeah on 5 years! Your string quilt is gorgeous and should give you many smiles! I love the modern edge and the fabric colors in this project. Great items you chose for your celebratory prize...lucky someone!

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  21. Michele T27 February 2017 at 21:47

    Congratulations on celebrating 5 years!! That is awesome!! Your choices of notions are great, love them all!!

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  22. Podunk Pretties27 February 2017 at 21:51

    Congrats on 5 yrs, thanks for the giveaway fun.

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  23. Anita28 February 2017 at 02:08

    Congratulations on your 5th Blogversary!

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  24. Amy DeCesare28 February 2017 at 05:03

    I've enjoyed being a part of your blogging journey! Here's to many more years of creativity!

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  25. Stitchin At Home28 February 2017 at 07:10

    Congrats on 5 years! Thanks for a chance to win the great notions.

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  26. Dee28 February 2017 at 07:24

    Congrats on 5 years! Wishing you many, many more!

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  27. KaHolly28 February 2017 at 07:46

    Adrienne, honey, this quilt really speaks to me. You did such a beautiful job. Has it really been five years? My how time flies! XO

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  28. Donna quilts28 February 2017 at 08:46

    Congratulations on your five years! I've enjoyed reading your blog since I first discovered it some years ago - and then to read the MMQG blog and see the great projects. Thanks for taking the time to blog.

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  29. Kate28 February 2017 at 08:47

    Happy anniversary!

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  30. Anonymous28 February 2017 at 09:05

    Congrats on your five year anniversary of blogging. Great use of fabrics in the string quilt. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful assortment of notions. mfhagopian@aol.com

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  31. Jeremy28 February 2017 at 10:14

    Thank you for the chance.

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  32. Laura28 February 2017 at 10:20

    Thanks for sharing some closeup photos of this quilt. Really love the crisp feel to this one. Congrats on 5 years of learning and fun on your blog.

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  33. Cris28 February 2017 at 11:10

    Congratulatins on 5 years of blogging! Recently discovered the wonders of wonder clips and love them...and the frosted rulers!

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  34. Ioleen28 February 2017 at 11:21

    Congratulations!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🍷🍷🍷🍷. You've come a long way. Love reading your blog. Reminds me of home.

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  35. Louise28 February 2017 at 11:51

    Happy blogoversary! I hope you get cake and ice cream :)

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  36. jo28 February 2017 at 13:29

    Congratulations! and LOVE your blog and quilt.

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  37. LethargicLass28 February 2017 at 18:12

    Congrats on 5 years and here is to many, many more!

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  38. Sheila28 February 2017 at 19:05

    Happy Blogaversary , you have accomplished a lot in 5 years. Thanks for the chance at this great giveaway 😊

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  39. Craftyheart228 February 2017 at 19:43

    Gorgeous modern string quilt - I found it through a post on Stashbusters. Well done on 5 years of blogging. Great giveaway. julieclarke01 at bigpond dot com

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  40. Little Black Cat Quilting28 February 2017 at 19:46

    Congrats on 5 bloggy years! I love your string quilt, the color palette is scrumptious. Such an awesome giveaway as well! I've always wanted to try a hera marker, but haven't taken the plunge and bought one.

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  41. Emily C28 February 2017 at 21:18

    Congratulations! I love the colors in your string quilt and the contrast of the large chunks of white.

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  42. Julia D @ Jada's Quilting Adventures1 March 2017 at 04:31

    Congratulations on your five year anniversary! I remember the first time I found your blog was when you had started the library project. Your blog is one of the first that I ever read and so many things have progressed in my quilting journey since then :) Thank you!

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  43. Dena1 March 2017 at 12:03

    Congratulations on your blogiversary!!!

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  44. erin mcsweeney1 March 2017 at 16:34

    THOSE ARE GREAT NOTIONS THANKS, AND CONGRATS ON THE ANNIVERSARY

    ERIN2470@HOTMAIL.COM

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  45. Rosa1 March 2017 at 18:48

    Happy bloganniversary.Your string quilt is just stunning and love your fabric combo!

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  46. Triathlon Beth1 March 2017 at 20:31

    Absolutely amazing! esfellows @ gmail.com

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  47. Tamie1 March 2017 at 20:45

    Congratulations on all your accomplishments and thanks for the giveaway.

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  48. Unknown1 March 2017 at 23:42

    Happy 5th anniversary and ty 4 the entry in your awesome giveaway:)

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  49. Unknown1 March 2017 at 23:43

    I liked u on instagram luvs2fishmama

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  50. Dana2 March 2017 at 01:06

    Great giveaway! I love supplies!

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  51. Dana2 March 2017 at 01:06

    IG comment and tags @danadenay1967

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  52. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.com2 March 2017 at 03:37

    How fun to giveaway notions, which everyone needs. Congrats on 5 years of blogging. I've just begun to blog and am so inspired by you veterans. Thatfabricfeeling.com

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  53. Mary2 March 2017 at 04:56

    Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy to you for five years! That quilt is so cool - my eyes move around to the next block and then to another place - exactly what a piece of art should do!

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  54. Unknown2 March 2017 at 07:16

    Congratulations! Happy Anniversary

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  55. Liz Horgan2 March 2017 at 07:58

    Congratulations! Who doesn't love notions??!!

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  56. Heide2 March 2017 at 11:32

    Congrats to the 5 years! Great give away...all the super important items needed when quilting.

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  57. jennifer finn2 March 2017 at 15:11

    COngrats! The quilts you show are always gorgeous

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  58. kathy slaughter cummings2 March 2017 at 15:55

    Great notions! Thank you.
    kcummings71@gmail.com

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  59. ckrut2 March 2017 at 16:46

    Love the string quilt. How unique! And what a great giveaway. Who can't use every one of those things?

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  60. Anne Simonot2 March 2017 at 18:03

    Glad to see quilters are still blogging! A lot of favourites seem to have quit. Congrats on 5 years! annesimonot@sasktel.net

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  61. Anita2 March 2017 at 22:03

    Congratulations on five years! Thank you for the fun giveaway!

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  62. Clair Shumack2 March 2017 at 23:29

    I would love to win! That quilt pictured is so beautiful! I'm new starting on learning how to make quilts but all the women in my family know how to do it and now it's my turn!

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  63. GranChris3 March 2017 at 00:11

    Congratulations. Imagine if you had made one block for every blog you posted. That would be a giant quilt. Here's to 5 more years.

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  64. janequiltsslowly3 March 2017 at 03:31

    That little quilt is so lovely 💕 I love those Olfa frosted rulers so much. All of these notions would be great to win!

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  65. cottonpaperflowers3 March 2017 at 04:49

    COngratulations! 5 years of blogging! Quite an accomplisment! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  66. Unknown3 March 2017 at 15:43

    Congratulations on your blogiversary! The little quilt is too cute!

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  67. Ellen Sweeney7 March 2017 at 08:19

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