Monday, February 1, 2010

Sentimental Journey Block 2 and a Giveaway!


Are you ready for the next block on our Sentimental Journey?
I changed the button on the side if you would like to grab it for your blog. Learned a new computer program and have been having some fun!

Ok... so you know I had to have hearts being this is the month of Love!
I think this sentiment is just so perfect and so very true. It always seems we remember the little things when they come to us with love. I guess that's why I like handmade things so much. I know how much love goes into each piece that is created.
Time for a HINT on the finished project.
Don't forget to embellish your blocks! Why you ask??? Well, because this is no ordinary Block of the Month Quilt. It's going to be a "Pocket Quilt." You see every month, the block you make is actually going to be a pocket! How cool is that! So art them up a bit! Ok... that's the only hint you're getting until December. hee,hee,hee. But... if you prefer to make a traditional quilt, then go right ahead. Isn't creative freedom wonderful! :)
The pattern is available on my Website and so is this floss kit for the entire Sentimental Journey this year.
Now onto the Monthly Giveaway!
This month the prize is a pair of Bunny Embroidery Scissors with a Pincushion! Every bunny needs these! hee,hee,hee. All you have to do to be entered is leave a comment. However, just like last month, if you are a follower of my blog, your name goes in the hat twice. So sign up to follow and say "I'm following in your comment." I will pick the winner next Monday, February 8th. Good luck!
Happy stitching!
Your friend,
shell

83 comments:

Lisa3 said...

Hi Shell,
the second B.O.M. is so pretty. the giveaway prize is just lovely. this is so exciting! thank you for the inspiration! happy quilting to all!

Annette Tait said...

The sentiment is just perfect! and I love the way it has been enhanced by the lace edges.
I would love to win those scissors and pincushion - they are so delightful! and how can one not work without the most beautiful of accessories?
thank you, Annette

Mystica said...

Who wouldnt like to win this beautiful giveaway.

mystica123athotmaildotcom

Tudy said...

I just found your blog and love it. I love the prize this month and would love to win it. I also became a follower.

Diane H said...

I already follow. Thank you for this beautiful giveaway and can't wait to get started on my second block. Hugs.

Hef's Mom said...

OH OH I WANT TO WIN! I am such a sucker for free stuff. At work they were talking about how someones mother was excited abut turning 50 and I said I wouldn't mind being 55. Of course I get the crazy look (that seems to happen a lot?!) and says Senior Discount. I have a problem.

The French Bear said...

Shell, they are beautiful! I love the new design, what a lovely quote!
Hugs,
Margaret B

Barb said...

I am already a follower and love your BOM

Ariel said...

Beautiful embroidery and I'm a follower. :-)

Jocelyn said...

Love the stitchery. And what a beautiful giveaway.

Kathy ~~~ said...

I'm a follower and LOVE your blog and BOM.

Karen said...

The block of the month is very sweet! Thank-you for doing a free BOM. I really like the floss that you have chosen.
Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway! I am already a follower.

Kim Reid said...

Please enter me in your beautiful wonderful giveaway and I am already a follower! Thanks,
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

WOW--how pretty this months block is--course hearts are always a "pretty" thing to have!!!! I AM already a follower--and enjoy reading you even in between "blocks".
Hugs, Di &co

Rebecka said...

I love the saying you picked out for February. I love it!

gail said...

Hi Shell, the new BOM is just adorable, and I really like that saying too!
I love the give away this month, how pretty :)
I hope everything is going well in bunnyville! (()) gail

Sparklyjools said...

Lovely block as always! And a beautiful sentiment!
I covet those bunny scissors, Shell, they'd make me do even more stitching (hee hee!)

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Hi Shell:
Don't count me in your drawing, please. I want some other lucky follower to have a pair of your beautiful Bunny Embroidery Scissors. I absolutely LOVE mine!

Your newet design is so sweet. I really like it. The finished project is going to be stunning!

xoxo
Donna

N. Maria said...

I'm here, Shell and bunnies! I'm going to download the next BOM, too!
Hugs,
Maria
Did I tell you that I love getting an order from you because you package things so special and include little somethings.....?

Bec Clarke said...

Oh I love this new block, so pretty. I just wish I had discovered your blog before I went out and stocked up on floss.
I am a follower on my google reader too.

Shirley said...

I love your new block. I just have to make up my mind on what color thread I want so I can get it order. I have a special project in mind, but first need to finish my Winnie the Pooh baby quilt for a special little one. I would love to have a pair of your bunny scissors. I love reading your blog. I always check to see who is doing what when I get home from work after supper. You Take care

StitchinByTheLake said...

Of course I'm a follower and I'd love to win those scissors! blessings, marlene

Mandy Saile said...

Oh my Oh my what beautiful little scissors...I admit I've never seen scissors with bunnies on them, what a treat this would be for any bunny lover. THe pillow is beautiful too of course:D Please do enter me into the draw...p.s. I am of course a follower already:D XO Mandy.

Christine said...

lovely stitching...cute bunnies.
and I joined as follower

Just Ramblin' said...

I have really enjoyed following your blog and love the sayings you are sharing with so many of us to stitch.I tried to add your button to my blog, but was unsuccessful. Can you tell me what I'm doing wrong or how to do it? Love the pincushion and bunny embroidery scissors! Nola

SheilaC said...

This is one of my all time favorite quotes!!! Thank you for this beautiful design.

And..... my bun says that we gotta win the adorable bunny scissors... he loves them! :)

SheilaC

Susie said...

How adorable is the 2nd block?

The giveaway is just as adorable. Please put my name in the hat! I'm already a follower.

Thanks so much!

SewCalGal said...

I follow our blog with great delight. I actually thought I might get some bunny love by reading your post tonight, but I see you have a delightful giveaway. Hymm...bunny love or delightful giveaway. I do love embroidery scissors and could certainly use a new pair!

I do follow with great delight. And I also shared insights on my blog where I share insights about contests & giveaways: http://sewcalgalcontestinfo.blogspot.com/

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I love block two and those bunny scissor are sew kewl! Oh and I am a follower too!

pamdux said...

I follow your blog. It is a great give away

Debbie said...

I am a follower. That pincushion is beautiful, Shell! We never have enough scissors. Thanks for counting me in.

Robin Quilts, etc. said...

Hi Shell, my daughters name is Shelli so I really like your nickname. The pincushion is just gorgeous along with the scissors. BTW I'm also a follower.

WoolenSails said...

That is a beautiful scissor set, wonderful work on the cushion.

Debbie

Nanbon44 said...

I love the pin cushion and I am heading to check out the BOM I also am a follower, thanks for a great giveaway

Jude said...

Just found your blog and i am lad there is someone out there who cares about the little bunnies. i would love to win the bunny scissors they look cute.

sharon said...

Count me into, just became a follower too. I have alot of reading to do on your blog, thanks for the lovely giveaway too. Sharon.

Doina said...

Great giveaway! Please count me in! I'm already a follower.

Eva said...

I am a follower so please count me in for this Give Away

carmel said...

you have a beautiful blog!
i am happy that i found it
thanks for the lovely giveaway!

carmel said...

i am now a follower as well
thanks!

Jytte R said...

I love your 'Sentimental Journey Through the Months' and have downloaded the first 2 month. Thank you for giving us this beatiful BOM free. I am a follower
from today, so please count me in with 2 points for your great giveaway.
Jytte

Joanne Lendaro said...

Love the BOM, words to live by. Thanks for the giveaway, please count me in!

Digital Misfit said...

The BOM sounds like a lot of fun!
Those wee scissors are TOO cute! I had no idea they came in BUNNY! My stork scissors need a friend.

hugs,
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com

ps: please feel welcome to visit my blog and enter my giveaway too.

Shirley said...

If you're taking international entries, I'd love to enter.

sandyb said...

"I'm following in your comment.":-)
I've beeen following for a long time. Since the whole thing was in quotes, I was afraid not to quote the whole thing - was it a trick?
Thanks for all of the wonderful stuff you share with us...I love the February pattern....

Mistea said...

I agree every bunny needs the perfects set of tools to complete your gorgeous projects. Now I am done with the obligations I may just start a stitching your beautiful project before I am so far behind I can't catch up. Thanks for sharing.

golo8 said...

Looking forward to doing your Feb. block... love your hint.... I am a follower..

Unknown said...

Very, very nice giveaway! Thanks for a great blog!

Unknown said...

Just became a follower!

Mary Wadsworth said...

Simply lovely:)

xo
Mary

Anonymous said...

Shell: I love your bunny scissors and pincushion. I would be so honored to win them. I am following your blog. I have a niece named Michele and she goes by Shell so you have something in common. I love your bunny blog. They are really sweet. The bunny scissors would help me stitch very nicely. Thank you, Joyce

Linda said...

Hi Shell, I am a follower. I love the second pattern. It is so pretty. The giveaway prize is just lovely. Thank you so much for sharing these...

Please check your links. I tried to look at the Valdini thread by your link on your blog and it did not work. Neither did your link for your web site.
The ones above under the picture of the thread that says:

The pattern is available on my Website and so is this floss kit for the entire Sentimental Journey this year.
Now onto the Monthly Giveaway!

Thanks so much...Linda

Di said...

Love your work. I follow your blog and think you are so talened and generous.

JoJo said...

I love your blog and the scissors are just too cute and peaceful looking.

Karin said...

Hi Shell,
I just love the 2nd BOM stitchery as much as the first. I also love the idea of a pocket quilt, can't wait to see it finished.
Once again, Thank You so musch for your generosity.
Hugs Karin.

Donna said...

What a wonderful giveaway! Please count me in! I adore bunnies!!!

Joy said...

I only just found your blog ... what a darling BOM!! Love that sentiment :o).
I would truly love to win your gorgeous bunny scissors. I love bunnies and I have a serious scissor fetish he he.
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Unknown said...

I too just found your blog, what a delightful bom block, I'm now a follower and would adore the bunny scissors.

Filomena said...

I NEED these! My bunnies will binky with joy when they arrive :)
Cheers!
Pink Velvet Bird

Jocelyn said...

Forgot to say that now I am following :-)

Ruth B said...

How special is the bunny scissors? Absolutely adorable! Just found your site and I'm off to sign up as a follower. I also need to go over some of your older posts because this site is so me.

Mary said...

Shell -

Just found your blog and it is great! I am following. I love the threads you use in the Sentimental Journey BOM. Thanks for taking your time to give to followers like me.

Mary H.

Elizabeth said...

Cath from Willow Valley Store sent me here, I'm so pleased she did, what a gorgeous Blog that I've been missing out on...have added you to my Blog List and will certainly be returning. Love the Bunny scissors to bits, please enter me in your giveaway.

Elizabeth.

Lissa Jane said...

Oh I love your pocket quilt BOM I followed the link for it from another blog! Your bunny scissors are too cute, I've not seen bunny scissors before (Have seen stork and kangaroo ones)

Lissa
Newcastle

Anonymous said...

Just discovered your blog - love it!
Thank you so much for the free bom's and of course all the lovely bunny photos. michelle (follower)

Stina Blomgren said...

Ohhh...what a gorgeous pincushion...and the scissor... just lovely... :o) Thankyou for your lovely BOM... :o)

chook said...

Hi Shell just hopped over from Caths blog and wow I love all your bunnies
I am now a follower please enter me in the draw
hugs Beth

Margaret said...

Came over from Willow Valley, and I have put your blog on my list, Please enter me in the draw.

Unknown said...

Ur 2nd block is so cute and the scissors blew me away, hope u have one for me lol
Gunda

DreamzAngel said...

I love the prize this month! I am a follower, and first fell in love with the bunnies, but have just downloaded the BOM and can't wait to get started!
Donna D

Debbie said...

Cath sent me, I'd love to go into the draw. What a lovely giveaway.

Robyn Johnson said...

The bunny photos are just beautiful a friend of mine breeds bunnies & thery're beautiful I'd love to be in the draw for the bunny scissors

Pokey said...

Thanks Shell, for this opportunity! Your babies are precious. I follow along, too!

DaisyJulz said...

Hi Shell, Just found your blog via Cath over at Willow Valley Store and you are now added to my "blogs i follow" list.

Renee G said...

I love bunnies so I really would love to win these. I'm a new follower (rsg).

rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

Bumpkin Hill said...

Oh how I love these scissors, they remind me of scissors my darling Granny used, but without the Bunny! Bunny Hugs, Catherine x

Cara said...

Hey Shell!!! Love your new block and love that pin cushie and scissors! I am hoping to get started this weekedn as we are snowed in! LOL! Anyways, wanted to add I do follow your blog!
Hugs!

arlette said...

I'd love to win such cute pincushion and scissors, please enter me in the drawing!

arlette said...

Hey Shell, beware... I'm your follower now, lol!, your blog's so cute, I <3 bunnies as well!!!

Lisa E said...

My rabbits (Sugar and Spice) would love to see me using the bunny scissors. I would too!

Cathi said...

The BOM is lovely -- so pretty! And those scissors are fabulous!

Mary said...

THat is the sweetest scissors/pincusion. I'm a follower. Enter me iin the giveaway please.

Diana said...

I have been unofficially following your blog but now I am an official follower. I love the giveaway, as always your things are lovely. And thanks for the BOM.

Diana

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