Friday, July 29, 2011

A giveaway.....

Yesterday was another social day with former co-workers from a quilt shop.  When I got home I got my garage ready for one more day of garage sale.  My neighbor to the north is having a sale and I found more things when I was cleaning the attic that I needed to get rid of so I'm doing it again.  It is supposed to be hot and humid too so I'll be crabby at the end of the day.

That isn't what you want to hear about though if you read my post title, lol!  I found these 4 blocks when I was looking through a box and I don't want them.  They are 9.5" square.  If you would like to win them, comment today and at 11 p.m. CST today I will draw a number and announce the winner tomorrow.

74 comments:

Cedar Ridge Studio said...

With this hot weather we will all be crabby. Would love to have those blocks. If not I enjoyed looking at them

Quiltbug said...

I love those blocks and would love to win them. I can envision them as the centre of a wall hanging.

Unknown said...

Wow, I can't believe that you don't want them. Normally I don't enter giveaways, but I admire your work so much, I would love to have these blocks! I can definitely envision them in a lovely quilt. Thank you for the chance to own them!!

Coloradolady said...

Well, of course I'd love to have them too!! The weather has been so hot here, I have given up hope for cooler temps. And crabby is just putting it mildly for me in this heat!! Thank you for the chance!!

Gene Black said...

Wow....those blocks are great. I see a table runner that is almost finished!

Heidi said...

Wonderful blocks and yes I'd like to have them too :-)
Thanks for the giveaway

Vicky F said...

Hi Wanda,
Sorry you have to work in the heat! I have a co-worker who loves the heat so much she went on vacation to even hotter and stickier North Carolina! Not my idea of a good time...
I would love a chance for these blocks! Thanks for the offer
Vicky F

crazylegs quilting said...

Love those blocks! I would love to mix them in with my own orphan blocks. Stay cool!

Michele said...

The hot humid weather we are having would make anyone crabby. On the other hand, winning these beauties would reduce the crabby immediately.
They are beautiful and you are wonderful to pass them on (to me...)

Mary said...

Beautiful blocks. I would love to have them. Good luck on your garage sale!

Anonymous said...

I would definately love to win your giveaway...I am very jealous of your heat, it is freezing cold and very wet down here.

Thank's

Cathy

Barbara said...

oh I would LOVE to be able to create something with those beauties.

Thanks for the chance, Miss Wanda !

Donna said...

Hard to imagine that you don't want to keep these blocks - great colors and so many possibilities for a future project. I would love to have them. I hope your garage sale goes well.

Jeanie said...

Great blocks! I love the variety of fabrics. Sure looks like some great blocks for you to make into something amazing...but....if you don't want them.....I DO! Thanks for the opportunity to win, Wanda!

Jan Maree said...

Great Blocks! They would make an amzing quilt for the children;s hopsital i sew for - perfect perhaps for a teenage girl...

Connie said...

Yep, it's gonna be HOT here too. Would love the blocks and thanks for the opportunity to win.
Connie

Anya said...

Those are lovely... Thank you for the chance. I love your work!

pcflamingo said...

So pretty! Would love to win those blocks! Thanks for the chance, and hope the heat doesn't get you down. Not to seem unsympathetic but we here in the Seattle area would sure like some heat this summer...

tropicslady said...

It's way too hot down here too, but those blocks are so cool they definitely make me feel not so clammy!

colorquilter said...

I think I see a table runner, too! Thanks for sharing, they are cool little blocks.

Debra said...

I have many blocks like this myself, but it would tickle me to have a little piece of you in one of my quilts. I've enjoyed reading your blog for what seems like years. Oh wait, it has been years ;-)

I find that a chilled glass of white wine at the end of the day goes well with crab . Good luck with your sale.

LavenderBlue said...

Such beautiful, rich colors! Very generous of you to offer another giveaway. Someone will be very lucky indeed!

Unknown said...

Oh not to worry I think there will be allot of us that are on the crabby heat side so you won't feel along. I would love to win the blocks and make my grandson a cover up quilt for him. The other day he told me that he is bigger now and would like to have sguare blocks without bugs in them. Thanks for the chance Sharon

Kathy said...

Those CQ blocks are so cute. I am glad you want to have a giveaway, because I sure hope I win them. Try to stay cool and not think about the heat.

HollyM said...

Of course I can't pass up a chance for some batik blocks from you!
It's amazing how much stuff we accumulate. I always find something after a sale too.

hetty said...

This hot, humid weather can make anyone crabby including me. I love those scrappy blocks and have made many of them myself, but it would be a great honour to win a few of yours.

Carole said...

These blocks are great. I would love to own them. In fact, I would love to own anything you do.

Jodi said...

Oh, wow! I would love to trade you some batik??? I know you like batik, right?

twebsterarmstrong said...

The heat's
Got us beat
So we sit
For a bit
In the cool
Of a pool,
Sipping 'ade
In the shade.

Now's the time!
Opportunity's prime!
Back to the art room,
Ideas will bloom,
Let's get those quilts
Built.

(This, on one cup of coffee this morning; imagine what one could do after three cups...)

Sheila said...

It's another HOT day in NC, too. Good luck with the garage sale.
LOVE your blocks, Wanda. I would love to own them :)

FabricandFlowers said...

Love your blocks and would love to have them. You are a brave woman to do a garage sale in the midst of summer. It sure does feel good to get rid of clutter though.

Bonnie H said...

Love the poem, Twebster !!
Love the blocks, Wanda !! Gorgeous!
Thanks for the chance. Stay cool!!

Julie Bagamary said...

Can't imagine you crabby.
Great blocks that would make something fun - batiks of course :)
Happy Yard Sailing.

Lynette said...

Those are awesome blocks! I'd sure love them :D

Carol Sc said...

Fun blocks --- I can see them in a donation quilt, an art quilt, pillows --- all kinds of ideas!

Nancy said...

Great blocks. I would love to have them.

Karen said...

Good luck with your sale. I would love to own some of your blocks, your work is wonderful.

Needled Mom said...

You guys have certainly had your share of hot weather this year. Fall is just around the corner...right????

I would love to have your beautiful blocks.

Carol Esch said...

I check your blog out on a regular basis and love it and learn from it. I could spend the day "looking" instead of quilting........love the blocks, the colors and creativity AND randomness.........I'm all about that!

Kathryn said...

I'm sure I can find a use for them, perhaps placemats for Meals on Wheels. Kathie L in Allentown

Mary said...

Wanda, I sure would love to have your batik blocks. Always enjoy your quilting and pics of flowers and nature. Good luck with your garage sale. Mary

patty a. said...

I am sending good thoughts your way as you suffer thru an very hot garage sale. I hope you have a box fan so at least you can keep the air moving. The blocks are beautiful!

Linda E in NM said...

Those blocks would be a good start on a "community" quilt (which is about the only thing I've been working on this week.)
I HATE hot weather, especially when it's sticky....
Hang in there!

Julie S said...

Wow! I'd like to have these four blocks come to my house. I hope you have success with your sale today.

Marcia - Crafty Sewing and Quilting said...

Too Hot for a Garage Sale!
What a great idea for a giveaway!
I would love to win your four blocks! I would make them into a quilted tote bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
May you enjoy cooler days!

CapitolaQuilter said...

How could you not want those blocks? I do , I do... most of the time, I love hot weather but that's probably because it's a rarity and not humid with the coastal fog keeping it at bay. Good for you having another garage sale, wish I lived close and could rummage through your rejects!

Browndirtcottage said...

Girl, you are glutten for punishment doing more garage selling! HA! Yes, you are going to be quite crabby at the end of the HOT day!! But just think that extra money can buy more Studio cutter dies...yippee!

Wow, great wonky blocks, what a great table runner they would make....thanks so much for sharing!!

Sue said...

My goodness, your giveaway has prompted lots of comments!Count me in as I'd love to win these colorful creations of yours.
I've become a hermit in this heat so I consider you brave indeed to participate in a garage sale!

Char said...

I know how you feel about the heat Wanda. The older I get the more I dislike summer. We're expecting hot weather again also.
In spite of the heat, I hope you make lots of money at the garage sale!

Marge said...

I would love to win those blocks. Your blog is most enjoyable and I read it every day with my morning coffee to get inspiration.
Thank you . Marge

Anonymous said...

Hi Wanda, I'm a little late, it's 11:04, but anyway, the blocks are beautiful! jmh

Elsie Montgomery said...

Of course I'd like to have them too. Whether my name comes up or not, I hope that you come through the day without the anticipated "crabby" just because you could use an unexpected surprise!

gayla said...

would love to win your crazy pieced blocks, u know i always love your fabrics. good luck with garage sale and heat!

Verna G said...

I too am getting ready to participate in a flea market this week. Don't feel much like it but it is good to dispoes of things and see them recycled. Would love those blocks!

Chris@Cats On My Quilts said...

Love those blocks. Would love to have them come live at my house.

Anonymous said...

Wow 53 commenter's ahead of me. That's what I get for not getting to my computer early in the morning. It is always fun to see how many comments you get when it is FREE pieces you give away or asking for a vote on layout etc. (*._,*)

Those blocks are a great find that is for sure.

With your 'sweltering' temps... If you get any traffic at all at your garage sale I am sure your items will sell.

J~MT

Willa said...

You are so generous to share!

Ivona said...

Great blocks, I would like to win too :-)Greetings from Slovakia :-)

Pat said...

My daughter is having a garage sale at my house as she lives in a condo and can't have sales there. I hope it is cooler when she has it. Since it is going to be so warm again maybe the buyers will be out early and buy everything that they see.

Sally in st. Paul said...

The blocks you are sharing inspire me to make more improvisational log cabins. I look forward to more flowers. Yours are always about 1-2 weeks ahead of ours in mn. Sally in st. Paul

Anonymous said...

How thoughtful and kind of you to do this give away. Enjoy this website and check it often.
Valerie

Deborah in Atlanta said...

Oh what a joy to win those blocks! So yes, drop my name in the hat. Thanks!!!

KatyK said...

Anything made by you would be a treasure - you are a true inspiration
thanks for the chance

Anonymous said...

Here's hoping the garage sale left you with lots of new money for fabric! Like rescue dogs, those quilt pieces need a home! I can see a table runner. VermontPines@aol.com

Laura said...

I think they are beautiful blocks! I can't stand garage sales-I hate everyone looking at my stuff and wanting it for pennies. I would rather give it away! Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Good luck with the garage sale tomorrow and try and keep cool. I would love those blocks - to start a misc. scrap quilt. Thanks for the offer.
cindy cke49 at yahoo dot com

Lynn Cohen said...

I am sure I could figure out a wonderful use for these! Count me in please. lynnc66@comcast.net

Diane N said...

I would love to win the block! They are really neat.

Quiltdivajulie said...

I concur with hot and humid = crabby. It was so bad tonight when I left work that not only my glasses steamed over when I walked out the door but my CELL PHONE steamed over!

You know the blocks would have a good home if my number gets drawn!

arlette said...

Love the blocks and the colors!!!!, I'd love a chance to own them, thank you!!!! :)

Vivian said...

Beautiful blocks, but I'll pass on the opportunity to win them. I still have the untouched batik strips I bought from you months and months ago. (Yes, I'm ashamed-- they're still sitting, waiting to be used.)

Sally said...

I love the colorful blocks. I would be thrilled to have them.

CharlotteP said...

I am sadly way too late (lucky winner!)... how can you possibly not want them?!

Darlene said...

I love following your blog. You do wonderful work!
I finally became a true follower.

Good luck everyone!