Today I have a new tutorial posted on Moda Bakeshop. I worked as a barista in college so it's only fitting that I do a tutorial with Java fabric, right? I know not everyone is a coffee drinker but inside the tutorial are instructions for a 1 seam flying geese block. It makes cute little pockets- tons of possibilities there. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate if you checked it out and left some comment love over at the Bake Shop (seriously, I might have a self esteem crisis if you don't!) ;)
I usually do a giveaway on the day of an MBS tutorial but after my three boys had to accompany me to the post office during the pre-Christmas craziness I don't think I want to show my face there just yet. Instead, I am giving one commenter a copy of the PDF pattern of their choice from my etsy shop:
the Helix quilt which includes instructions for baby, lap, or twin size.
To enter to win, just leave a comment on this post telling me what your sewing goals are for 2011. Mine would probably be having more than 2 patterns in my shop and to finish the packaging for my patterns to be sold in brick/mortar...my Mother-in-law's fave shop, The Village Cloth Shoppe in Dekalb, MS, is gonna give me a go! Woo-hoo!
Good luck and have a great New Year! Giveaway to close January 4....
My sewing goal, for at least the beginning of the year, is to use fabrics in my stash and make the projects I've already started in my head.
ReplyDeleteLove the tutorial on Moda. Thanks for sharing. My sewing goal for 2011 is to sew *something* every week. Too many weeks go by blog hopping, shopping for fabric and *thinking* about sewing. This year, there will be more *doing*! Happy 2011!
ReplyDeleteI got the machine :) Heck yes! Thanks mom!
ReplyDeleteNow I resolve to USE IT (well, learn to use it) teehee!
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My sewing goal this year is to practice more FMQ and learn how to do embroidery stitching and do my first hexagons! I also want to sew every day for at least 15 minutes! Thanks for the great giveaway and I hope you have a happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMy goal is to sew up a bunch of my 90's blocks from my treasure trunk into quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy goal is to do more scrap quilts and donations this year.
ReplyDeleteMy goal is to make something beautiful with the scraps my mom gave me & the fabric I already have.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely giveaway :)
My goal would be to open an etsy shop and put in quilts and baby-related items...making everything from my stash of 20 years! Thanks for the chance...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tutorial! My goal is to get caught up with the projects that I started in 2010! (and also hopefully change jobs in 2011!) Thanks for the opportunity win!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! My sewing goals for 2011 is: to make less UFO's than I finish, to make a nice quilt to myself, to make more patterns than I did in 2010, and to ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMy goals are probably the same as last year! Finish my UFO's and use up more fabric that I buy!
I have so many goals for 2011 I blogged about them. But my number one goal is actually to make lots of curtains for our new house. Hopefully it won't take long so I can get back to quilting!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your bakeshop pub, I'm off to see it!
Goal for 2011?
ReplyDeleteMake more time to sew the fabric that is here!
Enjoyed the tutorial. Have been making those little goodies for years but make then with a curve.
Thanks for the giveaway and happy new year. I'd love to win the double helix pattern - it looks so cool. Quilting goals for this year are to make more smaller projects and get caught up on my BOM.
ReplyDeleteMy goals for this year is to get my in the works projects done! We are getting 2 more grandbabies this year and I will be making quilts for them. One will make his debut on the 5th and we are going to see him later in the month. I have a few quilts that I really want to make. Before I can accomplish all of this, our house will be finished and we can move in the end of Jan or beginning of Feb. So it's a busy time for us.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of the patterns. Thank you for the give a way!
I sew for work so it is hard to just sew for fun at the end of the day. That would be my goal, to sew for fun just for me, good for the soul and good for the UFO pile.
ReplyDeleteI love your patterns - both are so unique and pretty.
ReplyDeleteA few of my goals:
Complete a quilt each month
Complete a non-quilting craft project monthly
Learn to applique
Learn to free motion - even if just a small project
And try a small project of paper pieced hexagons
My sewing goals for 2011 are to get some UFOs done. I have an art quilt to finish and I have 3 traditional quilts, 2 applique projects and a lap quilt for my Dad to do. When I stop to think about it I guess what I really need to do in 2011 is schedule quilting time, that is the only way it is going to get done. Happy 2011!
ReplyDeleteHappy NewYear. My sewing goals are to finish some UFO's and also start Christmas 2011 presents early so they can be finished to give at Christmas. I would love to win one of the patterns.
ReplyDeleteIf I took the time to type out ALL of my goals for this year...well...I could probably finish one of those projects ;)
ReplyDeleteThe biggest (and 1st) goal is to make the t-shirt quilt I've been promising my son for almost 2 yrs.
Happy New Year & I really want that Houndstooth pattern. Might have to go buy it.
My goals are to work through a big part of my stash and to finish at least 7 quilts. Both of these goals are huge for me! : )
ReplyDeleteI made a list of things I want to try this year. It includes things like curved piecing, paper piecing, dresden plates, and making a quilt with a color I find hard to work with. I also set UFO completion goals, and I set a goal for making charity quilts. I posted my list on my blog for the year, but I've posted a virtual sticky note on the computer desktop so I can see what I want work on each month. I know if I don't have it right in my face, I won't be able to keep it in my head!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your bounty with your readers!
Great tutorial on Moda Bake Shop! So cute! My goal is to quilt something bigger than a baby quilt. I'm fairly new to quilting and it intimidates me to think of making anything bigger. I just need to do it! Also, I just purchased a new sofa and now want to make new curtains, pillows, throws, etc. So excited!!! Keep up the great work and thanks so much for teaching us who want to learn more!!!:)
ReplyDeleteI so want to learn FMQ. I just can't get the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteLove the French press cozy.
pam
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I followed your bakeshop tutorial to your blog. The patterns look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy goals for this year include finishing a circular bargello quilt that has been untouched for 2+ years, and quilting a lap sized sampler and queen sized 9-patch quilt.
Also, buying less and sewing more - to help save up for an upgraded machine.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
I loved the story of your Christmas miracle. We need more stories like that :). My quilting goals for 2011 are just more, more, more quilting!!
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost: to finish my first quilt! My machine couldn't handle the sandwich...but I got a screamin' deal on a machine that can. So that's goal 1. Then to get moving on quilt tops for charity...which is why I took up quilting in the first place. :)Started my first one this week!
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my goal is to finish three quilts I started last year but have all stalled at various stages, as well as to get going on several projects I have rattling around in my mind.
ReplyDeleteMy sewing goal is to make a quilt for my bed--which would be the largest project I've ever thought of making and therefore is incredibly daunting, LOL!
ReplyDeleteMy sewing goals are to finish some UFO's and also start Christmas 2011 presents early so they can be finished to give at Christmas.....
ReplyDeleteAnd try a small project of spiderweb.
My goals for the new year are to use my time more wisely. I figure I can get more sewing accomplished if I set certain blocks of time just for that. Also, my stash is in need of a good purging!
ReplyDeleteMy goal/s would be to continue to learn more about quilting. To be able to understand more about machine quilting, but do more handstitching at the same time!
ReplyDeleteGREAT tutorial!!
Wow Mary. This is so sweet of you! Thank you for the chance to win one of your gorgeous patterns! Loved your tutorial in the bake shop. :o) Very cute and so clever to put little cookies in the pouches! :o) My husband would love that for sure! :o)
ReplyDeleteI just posted this afternoon, about my one goal (to start) for the new year. Would love for you to drop by and check it out. It is a big one and hopefully will not take all of 2011 to complete! :o)
Have a lovely rest of your weekend.
Sincerely, Trish
My sewing goal is to make a bright, beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI want to finish the quilt for my bed and start new ones! virginiamae(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have 3 lap quilts on the go and 4 kits waiting to be completed. It will be a full year ahead of me.
ReplyDeleteI just have to say how proud I am of you and hope to one day produce some of your quilt/MBS patterns!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great tutorial. I have always wanted to learn how to make the one seam FG's. Where do I start with my sewing goals - finish about 6 UFO's, make a gizillion things for our school fete, design, design, design and long arm quilt until the cows come home.
ReplyDeleteHi. Love love love The helix Quilt pattern.
ReplyDeleteMy goals for 2011 are to finish sewing and writing my first quilt design including a cushion and wall hanging and to hopefully (fingers crossed) start selling my pattern and many more.
Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fabulous prize.
Danielle from Australia
My goal this year is to make a quilt for each of my children. I'm having fun buying the fabrics, now just need to actually sit down and cut into it!! Thanks for a great tutorial at MBS.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of new goals this year! I am a beginner sewer, but hope to continue to get better and do lots of new projects. I want to do my first quilt this new, and I love the houndstooth pattern! I would love to finish a quilt and do a few more small odds and ends. So excited for this new year!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Moda Bake shop tutorial. I am working on some new quilts. Perhaps Moda will allow me to be a baker? How does one go about it?
ReplyDeleteMy goal is to finish a couple of my quilt tops and to start on my christmas gifts for this next christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh I do love your bake shop tutorials and your blog! Glad you are getting more exposure.
ReplyDeleteMy goals are to be more consistent with my sewing. I seem to go in spurts, and have to rush things in the end. I also need to get a quilt made for my sister - she's been waiting for a long time to get one.
ReplyDeleteMy goals are to finish the quilt tops I have ready to quilt...at least 5 are ready! And to decrease the stash before I forget completely why I DID buy that fabric.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway...just found your blog.
My goal as a new quilter is to make more quilts! And to learn to use my free motion foot to quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove the patterns! They are so versatile!
~Brenda