I opened my blog this morning to announce the winner of the 3 Christmas patterns from the blog special last week and guess what? NO COMMENTS! I wondered if everyone was so busy Christmas shopping they weren't blogging, but then realized I hadn't posted that little bit of information. So sorry! Sooooo, this week, there will be 2 winners - one for this week's giveaway of 2 Christmas booklets and last week's for the 3 patterns. For this week, how about Warm Memories with a feather tree & ornaments to count down to Christmas...
Each booklet has several other projects for the holidays including runners, pillows, etc. It's still not too late! Who am I kidding? At least you'll have a good start for next year. Why does it feel like December only has a couple of weeks in it? I haven't even gotten a tree yet! My excuse it that we're moving virtually every piece of furniture we have to lay new carpet next week, I'm moving my office from one end of the building to the other, and we're changing internet providers. Lots of people coming and going making a mess with nothing in it's right place. Hauling out a bunch of Christmas decorations to add to the chaos didn't seem like a good idea. Before the kids & grankids come to spend the night, I'll hang some Christmas quilts, pull out the little already-decorated tree and pile presents underneath. As long as there is plenty of food and warm hearts, it's all good around here.
Hope your holiday preparations are going smoothly. Let me know how you do it all and stay sane!
If you'd like to purchase these 2 booklets ($10.95 retail each), please send $15 cash or check to: Lynne Hagmeier, PO Box 278, Bennington, KS 67422. We'll pay the shipping since they won't fit in a regular envelope. Robert would love it if you include a self-addressed label - that would be awesome!
AND Merry, Joy, Wish with double stars simplified with our layered patchwork technique and
fused raw edge applique in the borders.
Hope your holiday preparations are going smoothly. Let me know how you do it all and stay sane!
If you'd like to purchase these 2 booklets ($10.95 retail each), please send $15 cash or check to: Lynne Hagmeier, PO Box 278, Bennington, KS 67422. We'll pay the shipping since they won't fit in a regular envelope. Robert would love it if you include a self-addressed label - that would be awesome!
I'm thinking there really isn't anyway to stay sane....jmh
ReplyDeleteEven though I get soooo stressed I love when the Day final gets here and everything I stressed about is gone and then I wonder why I was so worried.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaways Lynne! I definitely don't have time for more sewing projects this Christmas, but I just saw the 2 of the cutest Oreo craft projects over at Quilt Taffy blog. I made a list of supplies to pick up. I can find time if I sleep less, right?
ReplyDeleteThese are sweet Christmas quilts.
ReplyDeleteNo need to enter me in this draw but did you receive my mailing address email about the Point it Out giveaway?
Our holiday preparations are on 'hold'...had to move out of our house months ago so it could be remediated (it's still not done)...have been temporarily living in a condo with almost all our 'stuff' in storage...decided to build a new house and hopefully it will be done in time to move in before Christmas...sanity? what is that??? LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you and yours for a very Merry Christmas!!!
I thought I would have plenty of time for Christmas preparations this year since Thanksgiving was early. That was before the hot water heater elements failed and it took a week to get the parts to fix it. At least we aren't taking cold showers any longer. One of these years I'm going to have Christmas done early, but it isn't going to be this year.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours, Lynn. Not sure is there is such a thing as a sane Christmas. I'm just starting my baking today.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and all you love and all who love you!
ReplyDeleteI live in the UK, but am heading to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for the Holidays to meet up with old friends. So I have much less stress than usual as I need to do no cooking ordecorating this year.
(But I've stillmade a Christmas Cake and Plum Puddings as we always have them at Easter too!)
Signed
So laid back I'm hirzontal!
I don't have my tree up yet either. I am going for the simplified version this year too.
ReplyDeleteWe put our tree up the first weekend of December - the earliest ever. I hope it lasts until Christmas. I am going to try to remember to water it.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm a bit late with my shopping and all too, so the important thing is not to get too stressed about it, and try and spend a little time...even if it's only 15-20 minutes in the evening, doing something calming and relaxing that you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI sure would like to win these patterns. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI agree, December just doesn't seem to have the same amount of days as the other months! Good luck with all the goings on. Last year we were still painting on Christmas day prepping for New Year company. My son asked that no renovations be done in Dec. this year. I wonder why?
ReplyDeleteI love Kansas Troubles, and I am slowly filling up the closet with it. I have two quilts on the go with it, and a tablecloth, but I'd love to have the new patterns.
ReplyDeleteI love the feather tree~ it would fit right in at my house. :-) Christmas~ ah, not ready! I was sick last week and trying to play catch-up this week. And we have a birthday this week and a college graduation. I will be the one putting the tree up on December 22nd. ;-) Thanks for the great giveaways!
ReplyDeleteGeorgeous projects! Would certainly be fun to get these started! I love Christmas, whether it is busy or not, and counting the days! Thanks for the wonderful giveaways!
ReplyDeleteI love your patterns & fabric. Kansas Trouble is honestly my favorite Moda fabric ever. Such rich tones. Love it! Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful patterns!
ReplyDeleteI had big plans to make some new things for christmas and made a few, but yes, the month is way too short, lol. I plan on making things all year round, this year.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
With all the chaos, it's a wonder that you even remember you have a blog! Last weeks pattern bundle is so cute, I'm hoping to post an order tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGreat patterns - I love the double star quilt!
ReplyDeleteLovely patterns. And it is always good to start fresh for next year.
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous quilts!! I have a busy Christmas this year too, we are moving house in 10 days, very scary and exciting!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous patterns - thank you for the giveaway! I love that tree!
ReplyDeleteLove the Feather Tree!
ReplyDeleteTo stay sane, I had to email my husband (so it would be in writing) that I was not going to finish the three quilts I was making for Christmas. They have a new "to be finished" date of Feb 14th. That should be more doable.
ReplyDeleteHow does anyone stay sane at this time of year. I am making Christmas gifts all year round in an effort to be organised, but still find myself suffering a last minute rush! I would love to win a copy of the Xmas tree and ornament pattern. I could start that in the new year and it should be finished by next Christmas! :-)
ReplyDeleteI just do what I can do and don't worry about the things that don't get done. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe feather tree is super cute.We will put our tree this week.Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI say I don't have time to sew, but somehow, it sneaks into my day anyway!
ReplyDeleteDecember is the shortest month of the year!!! I never get what I want done - I need to start now for next year's Christmas! I love Merry-Joy-Wish! How do you keep crankn' all these wonderful projects out?!? Merry Christmas to you and yours!!! HUGS and stitches
ReplyDeleteYou're a winner!
DeleteI start earlier and earlier each year and still end up like a crazy woman before Christmas day..
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance at your drawing.
Good luck with your "moving".
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Jleibfried@aol.com
This is the best time of year!! I don't even care anymore if I don't get everything done!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is amazing! Love the second pattern, especially the words in the border. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSandy A
Love the star pattern! I would have no problem fitting this one into my house. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!Thanks for offering the booklets...Sharon
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Our family Christmas was over Thanksgiving. We are excited to welcome a "soon to be" new baby to our family. I'm always one of those "last minute" kinda Christmas shopper so it sure feels funny not doing that this year. But it does give me a chance to really focus on the true meaning of Christmas especially because of our new grandchild to be born soon. I feel so blessed!!!! Thanks for sharing your incredible gift with us.
ReplyDeleteNo more Christmas sewing for this year. Thanks for the give away. Love the patterns
ReplyDeleteWould love to win!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I can truly relate to your opening sentence :) Lately I've been making duplicate lists of important monthly items that I must do, hopely I remember since I come across the lists hourly now ;}
ReplyDeleteLove your patterns, fabrics and I would enjoy winning.
I called Robert & am now signed up for your 2013 quarterly mini-charm/patterns....so looking forward to this! Happy Holidays.
merci pour cette chance, très jolis modèles !!!
ReplyDeleteDecember does go way too fast. I love the Holiday patterns.
ReplyDeleteI love that star pattern! I can completely relate to having no time for decorating! I'm still putting fall stuff away! I need "time" for Christmas! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the tree and the stars!!!
ReplyDeleteI have hardly started anything Christmas yet! The cake is baked, but there are no decorations out yet.
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Every year I tell myself I'm going to get an earlier start on making Christmas gifts, but every year spend December scrambling to get finished. Love the patterns. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas and can't wait to decorate each year. I make myself wait until after Thanksgiving, but have been know to do it on Veteran's day. I've got my Christmas quilts out, a nine foot tree and three four feet trees. I have ornaments my children made in the 70's and now the grandchildren are making me ornaments. They love to see their creations on the tree each year. I have a Christmas train that winds around and under presents and 11 sets of hands grabbing for it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your generosity over the years. A truly addicted KT fan!
well, it's hard to remember everything all the time. LOL funny story. I hope all your moving things go great. I love all the patterns and books that you are offering. Merry Christmas and by the way we don't put up a Christmas tree either.
ReplyDeleteWishing everyone a joyous Christmas and enjoy the time with family and friends. I'm a KS fan and absolutely love how all the fabric lines can be mix and match. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat's sane? I think it's all relative. Some of the craziest holidays made the best memories. And what's that saying - People who care, don't matter and people who matter don't care! I'll stitch to that!!
ReplyDeletechaos at Christmas always makes it interesting! A friend is finally moving into her "new" home after 8 months of serious renovation that had to meet historical requirements because the house is on the Historical Register. She's been amazing, especially given that she has 3 kids (5, 11 & 14)! She figures if she can find the tree, the lights and the stockings, she'll be good!
ReplyDeleteI can totally understand the Christmas rush feeling. I always plan to do too much. This year I wanted to make 3 of the grandchildren fleece jogging suits and I haven't even started!! Just finished quilting for others and now need to get started on doing my own things. Oh well, tis the season. I love your feather tree and would love to win the pattern. Thank you so much for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI used to get really stressed out about Christmas, but now we go to our daughter's house and the stress level has gone down. LOL!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win some wonderful patters.
Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
I am usually better at getting Christmas gifts made but this year we moved and I spent the past few months getting re-settled. I already have lots of ideas, new and old, for next year. Our trees went up right after Thanksgiving, earlier than usual for me. We have a theme tree in the living room, a large traditional tree in the bonus room and a small tree in the media room with my daughters hand-made ornaments collected over many years. Although the decorating is done, the shopping is still on the list. Would love to win some patterns. You are certainly a trooper to redo your office and add new carpet during this busy time. Have a blessed Holiday season.
ReplyDeleteYou're a winner!
DeleteWow, this is so exciting. I never win anything. My address is 2371 W. Grassy Branch Drive, Meridian, ID 83646. Thanks so very much for picking me and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
DeleteI know how you feel! We are in the middle of a kitchen remodel with stuff moved to every spare spot in the house. I am not even getting the decorations out this year, I don't want to get dust and dirt all over my Christmas treasures and there is no room for it anyway. I love your patterns, thanks for a chance to win. They would be fun to make for Christmas, next year! Merry Christmas and hope all goes well with your remodel project!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally caught up in the Christmas rush. Would love to win your giveaway books. Enjoy the season! Lana in East TN
ReplyDeleteIt would have to be an early start for next year--no time left for me right now. Love the double star pattern! Happy Holidays to you and thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI did get the tree, but then hurt my back so haven't been able to decorate the tree. Thank goodness I shopped early this year, so have most of the gifts bought.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Purchased gifts are all wrapped, made 4 labels for quilts going as Christmas gifts, 3 more need to be made, then I need to get the bindings on 4 quilts! Why would I choose to give 9 quilts as gifts all in the same year? I still have to quilt 2 more quilts! I've been sick for the last week so the house has not one Christmas decoration in it! Not a single Christmas cookie or other baking has been done. Oh well...in 5 years it won't matter!
ReplyDeletePurchased gifts are all done and ready to be wrapped and mailed out. Still working on quilted items and hoping to get them done in time. Also have 3 quilts to finish, which may end up to be New Year's gifts. As for the tree, I think I'm going with a Charlie Brown Christmas tree this year....no fuss, no muss. Good luck with your office move and the new carpet. But above all, relax and enjoy your time with family! Thanks for a chance to win your patterns.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts, I love the colors! Thanks for the chance to win the pattern. rluedtke@cox.net
ReplyDeleteLove the patterns! I really like everything "Kansas Troubles" Merry Christmas from HOT southern Florida!
ReplyDeleteI love that christmas tree... I would make the quilt then adapt the pattern and make a hooked rug to go along with it. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat? Your December has a couple weeks?? Mine only has about 4 days. LOL
ReplyDeleteI really love the Wish with the double stars. Beautiful.
I love your comment about warm hearts and plenty to eat.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you!!
A simple tree with gifts, family & food!!!
Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteIs it too late to purchase last weeks special? I got the envelopes ready. Just not in the mail. ha
Merry Christmas!
I love the count down to Christmas !! I sure hope I win one of the two contests. It would make my seaon bright. Thanks for the drawing.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas !
I put my decorations up before Thanksgiving,shop black Friday and feel I have a leg up on the Holidays before it is even December. I need to bind a beautiful Cattails and Clover quilt for my daughter and quilt/bind one for my son made out of the same fabric. Just love how they turned out!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy family- that is more important then what our house looks like!!!!!! Merry Christmas
I'm still struggling to get Christmas up in the house. Nothing is working out as planned.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for the giveaway! Love all the patterns!
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is slow to come together, keep telling myself enjoy the process! You have a lot going on I admire you! Love the feather tree.
ReplyDeleteWell I feel the same way that somehow December is much shorter than any other month. I am ver far behind but somehow it all gets done. I sure like the raw edge applique the quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhen I only had 2 children and few nieces and nephews, I'd start July 5 preparing handmade gifts for Christmas. Now with 3 children, 2 kids-in-law, 4 grands, and even more extended family, I rely more on the hubby for gift buying and wrapping. I've tried starting earlier with those handmade gifts, but somehow there still seems to be a rush when it dawns on me how close Christmas actually is. I doubt I'd try any renovations this time of year, however, it always seems those unexpected things rear an ugly head and demand immediate action (and funds). Thanks for all you do and the designs you create. Expressing creativity is one way to battle that sane/insane threat.
ReplyDeleteGreat patterns! I would love to win :D
ReplyDeleteLove those patterns, Lynne. Regarding Christmas, there was a time when I was younger that I did DO it all. That was then. LOL! I don't even have my tree up yet. I have an excuse, though. Last Thursday, I fell ill with a very nasty cold. My voice is still quite raspy. I figure that if I want to experience "festive decor overload," I can visit the mall. for now, I am busy sewing!
ReplyDeleteI always say that I will slow down and enjoy the holidays--but then there is always that "one more" batch of cookies to bake, etc. Thank you for the giveaway. I love your patterns!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good idea to start sewing for next Christmas in January! The patterns are lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat patterns! December is a busy month and goes way to quick. But, we all need to take some time to reflect what Christmas is really about - the birth of Christ. --- Merry Christman
ReplyDeleteThese patterns would be so much fun to make! My new years resolution is to start making Christmas gifts in January and just make them all year long! That should make me ahead of all the rush that December brings. Thanks for chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, I'm always up for a new project for NEXT Christmas - LOL. What fun. And just so you know, I've been working since August to get ready for Christmas and I'm not even close to being done. Perhaps I'll just bake cookies and call it good.
ReplyDeleteI just bought one of your patterns in Georgetown CO at The Quilted Purl - found your blog through hers! Love your patterns!!
ReplyDeletealso - how does one sign up for the give aways?
ReplyDeleteYou just did!
DeleteIt's a great way to start thinking of next Christmas, and this time of year finding the Christmas fabric you's like to use.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the holiday giveaway. Merry Christmas to you and yours. We don't have a tree up either, though we do have our nativity scene music box playing Silent Night.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for a great giveaway. I sure hope "Santa" sees I've been good this year! I'm already making plans for next years Christmas gifts. The year just seems to fly by too fast. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this year has flown by. I have my Christmas shopping done but no decorations up yet and the "annual" Christmas letter has not been sent. Would love to win the holiday giveaway. Thanks and hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteTerrific giveaway--I love your raw edge technique! I make no specific effort to stay sane--except that I know panicking is of no help whatsoever! I'm a last minute kind of gal and that doesn't seem to be changing as I get older, LOL!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make the Christmas tree, thanks for the chance to win. Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGlynis
I love all your fabric lines. I wish I had the talent to design like you. Merry Xmas and look forward for more to come. It would be great to win.
ReplyDeleteOhhh... that is such an adorable tree. And I agree... there never seems to be enough days before Christmas to get ready for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhen you're a child, Christmas takes for-everrr to come; when you're an adult, Christmas comes way-too-soon.
Wishing you a most merry and bright Christmas.
Giselle
Lots of holiday buzz in the air. Thanks for sharing the holiday patterns.
ReplyDeleteNot to seem ungrateful, but I have not received this. Is there something else that I need to do? Thanks so much. Linda
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