Saturday, October 17, 2009

Last Giveaway in Birthday Celebration!

Giveaway #7

Thanks to everyone for helping me celebrate my birthday. Are you ready to participate in my final drawing? Remember, you're still eligible to enter the drawing even if you won one of the previous six prizes.

I think I saved the best for last.  I'm giving away this jelly roll friendly quilt pattern, a Garden Inspirations jelly roll by Moda, and a packet of Christmas applique designs!









To be eligible for the drawing (which will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at noon EST):

  • Leave a comment on this post for 1 entry.
  • Be a follower for a second entry.
  • Post on your blog for a third entry.
  • Link back to me for a fourth entry.
I wish all of you good luck!



CONFETTI

Here's what we're working on.




This quilt is called Confetti and is from a terrific book called Four Patch Frolic.  The quilt calls for 98 four-patch blocks. You can see all of them in strips here on the sewing table. The next step is to even up the strips, then put long sashing strips between the rows.

I'm trying to get Momcat over here to iron. I've found that the ironing board provides me an excellent strategic supervisory advantage. Plus, it keeps me away from you-know-who (picture below mine, also in the sewing room.)







Staying in Shape

I may have mentioned before that Maggie is half-boxer (her other half is black lab, which makes her a full mutt).  We all know that boxers do all kinds of things to maintain their physique. Running (Maggie is great at that), jumping rope (she's an expert at jumping on people and her doghouse), and using the punching bag (named Philip). Here's how Maggie does her push-ups. She's developed her own clever way of getting that upper body strength just so.


 


(Note from Momcat: Piwacket is high on catnip again. This is just Maggie's funny way of getting off the couch. She drags her upper body down to the floor and looks almost boneless in the rear as her back legs follow her to the floor.)

Have you created for 15 minutes today? If not, get to it!

Hugs,
Piwacket and Linda

112 comments:

Jocelyn said...

Please enter me in your sweet birthday giveaway. Love the Jelly Roll and the cute pattern!

sewfunquilts said...

Thanks Pi for letting Momcat save the best gift for last on her birthday giveaway.

I have been a follower of you for a long time, and would love a chance to win these great items.

BTW...the "KING" Braveheart and his faithful servants, Princess & Roxie say hello!

HRH Gigi said...

Happy Birthday. It's nice to see someone else who celebrates birthdays for a long, long time. My celebration usually lasts between a week to a month, depending on the energy I have. And this happens to be my month as well (the 31st). So keep it up - someone has to lead the celebration!

arlette said...

Happy birthdayyyyyyyy!!!!, please count me in, I'll blog about it later and let you know, promise!, I like to celebrate and get the gifts instead of you, LOL!

arlette said...

I'm already Piwacket and Linda's follower!!! :)

Pam in KC said...

I'd love to win. I'm already follow your blog and I've posted with a link. http://knitnoid.blogspot.com/2009/10/giveaway-at-quilting-cat.html

I must say, Piwacket, Fluffy and Grey liked the ironing board when they were alive. Seven simply can't get up there with only 3 legs.

Doina said...

Great giveaway! I'm already follow your blog and I've posted with a link.

Kim said...

Oh nice give away.........
I'd love to win sweet little kitty :0)

Happy Sewing

Regina said...

You really know how to celebrate! Love the confetti colors, too - and the doggy pushups are hysterical!!!

Kim said...

I'm a follower now too :0)

Happy Sewing

Kim said...

And I blogged about you too.....

Yeah, happy birthday to you!

Happy Sewing

SewCalGal said...

Your four legged kids are certainly happy in your lovely home!

Count me in your #7 birthday giveaway. Beautiful fabric & patterns.

I'll post about this later today and let you know when I have it finished.

Have a great day.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Krista said...

Please enter me in your birthday giveaway. I'm a following your blog now too. Looks like fun :)

Betsy said...

Great giveaway and blog. I definetly became a follower.

Linda Lee said...

Awesome giveaway's from one awesome quilter! I value your insights that I am receiving by following both of your blogs! Thank you1

I will create a new post now to directly blogging friends to your site!

Take care!

Quiltluver said...

Love the picture of Pi sitting so queenly on the ironing board. Red thinks this giveaway would be a good addition to our stash. Strips of fabric are always fun to play with. Karen

Erin said...

I'm so glad I followed a link to your blog - Kitties, dogs, quilts... makes my heart smile. :)

Renee G said...

I would love to be able to share your birthday celebration. The jelly roll looks fantastic.

rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

arlette said...

I've posted your giveaway info on my blog
and
I added a link back to you.

Now, Piwacket and I..., we have to have a serious talk, if you don't pick me, I'm not going to give anymore treats and toys and I'll keep them all for myself, LOL -:)-

Barb said...

My google reader must be off because I never saw all the other giveaways...but that is okay...I am a follower...you are on my blog roll and I will post.

Barb said...

forgot to say what a wonderful giveaway and thank you for the chance to enter

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Please ente4r me in your wonderful birthday give away.

I did manage to get some good quilting time in today! I made the top for my October Schnibble project :)

Egater said...

This is very lovely giveaway and I'd love to be in

Egater said...

I follow your blog for some time now :)

Egater said...

And here is my link to blogpost
http://egaterileiud.blogspot.com/2009/10/quilting-cat-tahistab-sunnipaeva.html

Michele said...

Happy Birthday!

My cat is sitting on my laptop as I write this. Makes it hard to type!

Michele said...

Happy Birthday!

My cat is sitting on my laptop as I write this. Makes it hard to type!

Jacque. said...

Happy Birthday, Linda!! What a great giveaway! I am a follower of yours...love your work, your cat and your dog! {grin}

Always Sewing said...

Please enter me in your sweet birthday giveaway. Love the Jelly Roll and the cute pattern!

I have become a follower too. ^_^

Terry said...

Love fabric give aways.. Maybe have to do that sometime myself...

Dresden Quilter said...

Happy Birthday! What a wonderful giveaway! I really like the confetti you are working on.

SewCalGal said...

I posted about your lovely contest on my blogsite for contest & giveaway info: http://sewcalgalcontestinfo.blogspot.com/

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

SewCalGal said...

I forgot to mention I am an avid follower of your lovely blog. Your blog is truly delightful.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Shellie said...

Well, we are at the end of the celebration and it has been a fun ride!!! Thanks for sharing and Ill post and link so I have my fingers crossed. You have saved the best for last!!!

Tricia said...

Great birthday giveaway!!!

Count me in please!

I'm a follower too!

BROOKE said...

just discovered your blog today - this is a fantastic giveaway and what a wonderful way to celebrate. Love the pets too. I am staff to a clutter of cats myself.

heather said...

Oh my, you have saved the best for last.....what a celebration the last few weeks have been ! I clicked on to become a follower.....I love coming daily to see what you have been up to! For Momcat....love your new blog as well !

Anya said...

Wonderful way to celebrate! Thanks for the chance.

free indeed said...

WHere have I been to miss all the other giveaways??? Happy Birthday to you! Sorry to be late!

Barb said...

Oh Happy Birthday and please do enter me in your giveaway! Please enter me four (4) times! I am a follower, a commenter, bloging about your giveaway and linking it back to you! So thank you and I do hope I am lucky--I absolutely love the patterns!

Sue Cahill said...

Lots of lovely birthday celebration, it is sad to see it come to an end.

How very sweet of you to be so generous.

Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

Sue Cahill said...

I am a follower!!

Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

Millie said...

Happy Birthday! Please count me in for your great give away...lovely pattern and the jellieroll is just perfect for any quilter.

Bev C said...

Happy Birthday,don't cats find the best spot in the house. Have a great day.

Pat said...

Just discovered your fun blog from Brooke at Disconnected Stitches. I have signed on to become a follower and just wrote a post that will appear on my blog tomorrow (Tuesday) telling people to get over here FAST before your giveaway ends on Wed. at noon....and put a link for them to get right over here! I guess that qualifies me for the maximum number of entries. I'll be back.....looks like a very good blog!!!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I just heard about your give away and would love a chance.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Wendy said...

Happy Birthday. I have to say your giveaway really got me excited but then I saw the picture of your dog Maggie and busted up laughing. What a hoot you have going on there with your pets. Thanks for sharing them too.
Please include me in your giveaway.
Have a great day.

Jocelyn said...

I blogged about your giveaway on my blog today, and linked it back here. This is such a great giveaway :-)

http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/

Vintage Sandy said...

Please enter me in your birthday giveaway love the jelly roll & pattern will go and post now on my blog and I am also a new follower!

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

Guess I'll get in line too. You have the best folks leaving comments. The prize is being in line with these gals....how fun is this.

Toss my name in the hat....if I win...I'll just knock out the basement wall and add another room down there...LOL

Kelly

Sandy said...

Please enter me in your celebration giveaway....love your blog. Many birthday wishes to you.
Sandy
Cha16946san@epix.net

Anonymous said...

Sweet giveaway...and birthday wishes. Come on over a visit me!

Anonymous said...

I really need to make a quilt from a Jelly Roll because I have yet to do it. It will be part of my New Years resolution.

D Q said...

Happy Birthday. Please add my name to the drawing.

Mandy said...

Oh wow! I'd love to win!

amandarstanley@hotmail.com

and I'm now a follower too!

Rae Ann said...

I love your blog and have become a follower. What a fun giveaway!
I hope I win!!! I am also having a giveaway. Be sure to check it out.

Patty said...

Happy Birthday....thanks for the chance to win. I love the fabric.

Lis Harwood said...

Lovely giveaway, Happy Birthday. I found you from Happy Cottage Quilter so hope she gets an extra chance! I think I've done all the things you said and hope I'm lucky - great blog too.

cockermom said...

Thanks for the chance to win! Love the blog, lots of fun.

Carin said...

Happy Birthday!
please enter me in your draw I am also a follower :O)

bubbachenille said...

Happy Birthday to you !
I have just become a follower and would love to be in the draw!

Betsy said...

Happy Birthday.
Please count me in your great giveaway. I became a follower.

Terry said...

Happy Birthday! Thanks for the giveaway! :0)

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Happy Birthday and what a nice give away!

Loralynn said...

I have just discovered your blog. What a wonderful giveaway! I have become a follower! I have left a post on my blog about your giveaway with a link back in my post. Thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of this giveaway! Happy Birthday!

Nova said...

Must make scrap quilt...

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Happy Birthday and thank you for this chance!

kakihara said...

Happy Birthday!!! Hope your birthday is magical!! Thanks for the chance to win.
kakihararocks@gmail.com

Yaya' s Home said...

Thanks and Happy Birthday! What a marvelous way to celebrate.
I have linked your post and I am a follower and I don't remember what all you asked for, but I did it all, so please enter me in your drawing.
I love your blog. And I love the charm you put into this post. Very nice job. Thank you for all of it.
~ Yaya

http://yayashome.blogspot.com

Jules@MoonCatFarms said...

Thank you for entering me in your drawing. I love the critter photos!

Jules@MoonCatFarms said...

I'm now a follower too.

Sam said...

Hi love your blog... only just found it. Greetings from Albany in Western Australia. I have become a follower and left a comment so please put in two entries for me. Don't have a blog (yet!) but would love to win this prize. Jelly rolls are such a great idea. regards Sam s.downes@murdoch.edu.au

Kim D. said...

Thanks for the chance to win. Commenting for 1 pt and I'm already a follower for 2 Pts.
I'll blog about it, link it and come back and let you know.

Jackie's Stitches said...

Happy Birthday! Let me know if your kitty starts ironing!

I'd love to be entered into your generous giveaway!

Diane H said...

Birthday Blessings to you! Thanks for the great giveaway and my lucky chances to win (comment and follower).

Gene Black said...

Thanks for the reminder to create for at least 15 minutes. Cause you know if we do 15 minutes we will manage to do a lot more.

Please enter me for the drawing.

Comfort Cove Designs said...

Please add my name to the giveaway!!! What a wonderful prize to win!!!

Quiltingly Yours
Andrea

Jean said...

Thanks for the chance to win...Happy Birthday!

Rebag said...

Good Morning from Minnesota.....although a new follower to your blog Id love to have the chance to win your birthday give-away...and HAPPY Birthday!! Thanks for such a great blog!

Myra said...

Hello Linda!
First, I must say, happy birthday to you! 8-)
Second, I took a look through your blog. You have some lovely goodies on there, and I see you have met Bonnie Hunter!!! Lucky you! 8-)
Third, I've left a comment to win your lovely prize.
I've become a follower.
I've posted about your giveaway.
And I've linked back to your blog/giveaway post...
Thank you for your generosity! 8-)
shhhh....pick my! 8-)

QuiltNut Creations said...

great prize, thanx for the chance!

I also follow :)

Diah Rothman said...

Happy birthday to you... and to ME! What a great giveaway... and I wish they are mine.

Dolores said...

Well, a very Happy Birthday! I love the giveaway goodies. Thanks for the chance to win.

Zlaty said...

I wish you a very happy B-day!

Thanks for the giveaway! Myra sent me here!

Happy sewing!

Zlaty

Sipiweske Quilts said...

I just found your blog! Your cat looks like mine . . . cute as can be. I would love to have my name added to your list for the giveaway - very generous of you to put this together. I have posted and linked back to you. - Marlene

Kim said...

Happy Birthday!!!! I have done all 4 requirments and there is a link on my blog. :) Wonderful giveaway and thank you.

Jenny said...

happy birthday! so nice of you to share the presents on your special day!

paulette said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great birthday- the best one ever! I love your give away!! I mean I REALLY love your give away! I am a follower, I posted about your give away in my blog today...check it out! This is my comment so I believe I get the full 4 entries to your give away! Whoo hoooo I'm feeling lucky! Take care and have a good one!
Paulette

lesthook said...

I just found your blog through Myra and became a follower. Happy Birthday!

Mary Grace McNamara said...

Happy Birthday to you! What a very generous celebration you are having here! Glad I got in on it even at the last minute. Would love the jelly roll and pattern!

Mary Grace McNamara said...

I've also become a follower...don't want to miss any other fun and excitement, plus your pets crack me up!

MGM

LINDA BYLSMA said...

Here I am at the 11th hour. I thought I was already following you. I am now, for sure. Many happy returns!

Marj said...

Love jelly rolls and quilt inspecters. Happy Birthday! I'll be back to see what you are quilting.

Wendyb said...

belated birthday greetings flying through the bloggernet!!! I thought I was a follower already too...but I am now!!!
thanks for the entries
XX 'o) Wendy B

Cathi said...

How cool. Please enter me!

Rita said...

Happy Birthday. How nice to give a present to us on your birthday!

Rita said...

I am now a follower of your blog.

Patty said...

Please enter me in your giveaway. You are so generous.

Winona said...

What a nice giveaway. Happy birthday to you. Winona

Joyce said...

Happy Birthday. Please count me in. I love the Jelly Roll.

What Comes Next? said...

Happy birthday! Nice giveaway, thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to help you celebrate!

SewLindaAnn said...

I think it's really sweet of you to have giveaways to celebrate your birthday! I'd love to be entered. I have also signed up to follow for an additional entry. I don't have a blog, I spend too much time reading others to write at this time. Love your 4 patch, I just bought an old book on half square triangles to focus on those designs for awhile.

Unknown said...

I love anything MODA! Happy Birthday!

Unknown said...

I am a follower!

Searchfamilies said...

Happy Birthday, please enter me in your Give-away I have become a follower now i found you
Hugs Janice

Joanne Lendaro said...

cool giveaway! hope I win! posted to my blog at:
http://splittingstitches.blogspot.com/
and I'm now a follower!!
cool blog by the way!
thanks for the giveaway!

andsewon said...

Thanks so much for the chance for such a wonderful giveaway!
Your kitty looks like my Cocoa Kitty!!!
Lola

Marie said...

I hope I am not too late.
Happy Birthday! Mine is Friday!

Marie said...

I don't have a blog but I just became a follower!

Unknown said...

Please enter me in your giveaway!

Sew Create It - Jane said...

Lovely giveaway. Please count me in.

Love how your dog does push-ups..very cute. I would imagine a boxer/lab mix makes a nice dog.

Kim said...

Did I win?
I really want to :0)

Happy sewing