Thursday, January 6, 2011

It's My Blogiversary!

On January 4th, this blog turned one year old. I can't believe how quickly the year went.

When I started blogging, it was just a means to journal my 2010 resolution to quilt at least 20 minutes a day. Little did I know how it would change my life, and not just from a quilting perspective.

I've already gushed about meeting new friends, discovering new fabrics and an entirely new (to me) global community of quilters, so I won't do it again (even though I said I would).

What I will do, however, is invite you to celebrate with me by hosting a giveaway. One lucky person will win a Fat* Quarter of each of these lovely fabrics. Our home is pet- and smoke-free.

Giveaway Fabrics

*the purple fabric has those stripes printed on the bias and it would make a terrific binding. I could make it a regular quarter-metre cut for you.

How would a person go about entering to win the giveaway? A comment on this post is all that's needed - one per person. You can just say hi! Or if you're feeling chatty, you can make a suggestion for what block to choose for the bed quilt I'm planning to ask my Bee members to help me make. The fabric is Spa by Rosemarie Lavin, with a little bit of Hope Valley Foursquare in Pine thrown in for good measure.


The giveaway is open until Sunday, January 9th at 9pm Pacific Time. I'll choose a winning comment randomly, and please make sure I can contact you if your name is chosen. Comments closed!

Good luck and thank you for making my first year of blogging such a wonderful experience. Here's to many more!
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51 comments:

  1. Joanna @ ShapeMothJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Congratulations on the anniversary! What a wonderfull fabrics you are giving away :) I would gladly advice you which block to choose but I'm not a real quilt expert ^.-
    So I will just wish you many wonderfull blogging years :)
    Best regards
    Kirie

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Congratulations on making a year Felicity!! It's been lovely to get to know you a little better using this forum. Oh Lala - beautiful new blog header & fabric. It would be welcome to come hang out at my home!! :D

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  3. Angela D.January 6, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. I enjoy your blog. I would recommend doing a dresden plate quilt block - I've been seeing them all over and they look so pretty.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Yay for anniversaries! Time really flies when you're having fun.

    I'm so glad that I've found so many wonderful quilt blogs to follow...including yours! Can't wait to see what everyone does in this new year! =)

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  5. Cecily ClarkJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Congratulations Felicity - you are a true inspiration! I admire your commitment to your craft - and in awe of your beautiful creations. I loved the flannel nap quilt you made for James for Christmas - so comfy yet so 'manly' at the same time.

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  6. Elizabeth DacksonJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Happy Blogiversary to you!! I adore your blog, I'm so happy for you. As for a good bee block, what about a wonky log cabin? I'm a real big fan of those right now. Or a spiderweb block? Good luck! :)

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  7. Marilyn WJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Sweet one year mark! And you've obviously made it successfully to this point.

    May you have MANY more anniversaries...I've enjoyed reading your blog.

    Thanks

    Marilyn W
    marilynjw1971@gmail.com

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  8. A.J. Dub. (Amy)January 7, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Congrats on the blogiversary! I tagged you on my blog today!
    http://harriethomemakerstrikesagain.blogspot.com/2011/01/little-love.html
    Come see why!

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  9. SusanneJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Happy blogaversary!!! :)

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  10. MelanieJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Congrats on your anniversary! I am so, so glad that I found your blog last year! I have really enjoyed getting to "know" you through your projects! As for bee block suggestions, I wouldn't be able to come up with anything better than you can. I do love your fabric choices by the way!

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  11. LeeJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Yay for blogiversaries and giveaways! I love the fabrics.

    Hmm, bee block suggestions - there are just so many good ones out there. Have you looked at the Quilting Bee Blocks group on flickr? Lots of good choices there!

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  12. Michele TJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Congratulations on your first year! I have signed up to follow you and can already see that I will be much inspired - your creations are awesome!! Thanks for the chance to win this terrific giveaway - love all those colours!

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  13. Wandering MinstrelJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Happy blogiversary!

    I'm here via AJ, and pleased to meet (and follow) you! You have some beautiful projects--I will be excited to peruse your blog...

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  14. A Seam to SewJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I love the color combo of those fabrics. Happy Blogiversary!

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  15. TracyJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! :D

    I love the Square in a Square block design. :)

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  16. razberiswrlJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    So, I slid in the snow this morning (in my car) and hit a curb. Totally bent a rim. Grrr. Winning a sweet giveaway would totally repair my day. Wish it could repair the car, lolz. :)

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  17. StaciJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I love your new header! Congrats on your one-year mark. Here's to many more!

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  18. Christie describeHappyJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Happy Anniversary!! Wonderful how time flies when you are having so much fun! Cheers to another amazing year!

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  19. What Comes Next?January 7, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    congratulations Felicity! Here's to more fun and excitement in the years to come! Great new look!

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  20. TracyJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Happy Blogaversary! I can't wait to see your projects to come this year!
    Thanks for the opportunity and hopefully I will see you at the next guild meeting!

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  21. IsisjemJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Congratulations on your first blogiversary!

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  22. susanJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Congrats! How about a wonky bento box??

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  23. NitaJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    A complicated star block is always a nice challenge to make. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for the chance to win such pretty fabric!

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  25. jmb_craftypickleJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    SO pretty, who doesn't love a rainbow?? Happy Blogaversary!

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  26. LisaJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Congrats on your anniversary! Love the fabric.

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  27. Live a Colorful LifeJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I love blogiversaries and giveaways....but most of all your blog! yippee to new friendships and creative inspiration. More to come in 2011!

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  28. MollyJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Happy Blogiversary Felicity! I've enjoyed watching your skills grow the beautiful quilts you have created. You're one of my all time favs!

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  29. Linwood & MargaretJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I like your banner very much. Sure hope I win the fabric.

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  30. elizabethJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Congratulations! The fabric is lovely, and the purple is my favorite!

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  31. myBearpawJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway - I could always do with a bit more fabric! And congratulations on your blogaversary. What about doing a Bearpaw block for your bee (hee hee!)?

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  32. Petit Design Co.January 8, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    congrats on the milestone! I loved seeing your 2010 quilt mosaic, keep it up in 2011!
    (here from DQS) and I added your link to the weekly post at http://quiltygiveaways.blogspot.com

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  33. LethargicLassJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I love that something that was almost a chore (to record your quilting) has turned into something wonderful and life-changing :)

    caitlindevlin(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  34. Peach RainbowJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I just came here from Quilty Giveaways :D
    Congrats on your blogiversary and thanks for the Lovely giveaway!

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  35. robinJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Happy Anniversary! And thank you for the giveaway chance!

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  36. NancyJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Gorgeous colors! So vibrant. Happy Blogiversary to you. And thanks for sharing iwth us.

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  37. JoannaJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I'm celebrating one year of blogging as well, so I can relate to how nice it is to meet people in blogland who share an interest in handcrafts with me. I don't know which block to suggest to you because I love traditional blocks but know that some quilters enjoy doing their own designs or like to follow a more modern approach to quilting. Congratulations and Best Wishes on your anniversary.

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  38. trudys_personJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Happy Blogiverary Felicity! How about a wonky New York beauty block - challenging but fun and it can be nice and bright. Thank you for the giveaway - love the colours!!

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  39. The Hungry CrafterJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Congratulations! I'm coming up on one year next month -- will have to do something fun to celebrate! I'm loving the orange fabric in particular -- beautiful!

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  40. LisaJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Hey beautiful - Happy anniversary! If I get randomly picked, I'll walk over and pick the pretty fabric up. Maybe I need to get my sewing machine out.... Lisa

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  41. BillieBee (billiemick)January 8, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Happy Blogiversary. Love that word.

    Billie in TX

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  42. slynnJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Love those fabrics. I just began getting comfortable with binding my quilts so have even more appreciation for those stripes ;) Congrats on one year. I love that you were able to quilt 20min/day. What an inspiration.

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  43. AritaJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Congrats Felicity on the one year anniversary. I have enjoyed reading your blog. Here's looking forward to 2011.

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  44. LaelJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Happy happy blog'sry!

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  45. Nanbon44January 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary... Love all the quilty ones, I learn so much in blog land.

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  46. Paula LemosJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Lovely fabrics! Thanks for the chance and ccongratulations on your blog anniversary!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  47. DianeJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Congrats! Those fabrics are lovely!

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  48. SarahJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Ooh, lovely! Found you hunting for new quilty blogs and adding to Google Reader as we speak!

    Sarah

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  49. Marcia W.January 9, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Congratulations on your anniversary. Block suggestion: some type of variation on a churn dash - soft modern fabrics with a traditional block - lots flexibility for each bee partner to interpret the block. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  50. CathyJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Congrats on your anniversary! The square in square sounds good... : )

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  51. Sara @ Sew SweetnessJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Thanks for the generous giveaway! I love the color palette that you chose for the fabrics for your project! I love those blues and greens.

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