Monday, November 1, 2010

A Sentimental Journey Block 11 and a Giveaway

Wow! Is it really November???? Didn't I just say the same thing last month?  So how have you been doing with your blocks? I know some of you have been keeping up. (Di, that would be you!) We're almost there. Next month we will have our last block and the finished project! I can't wait to show you!

Ok, so onto this months block. My word for this month was Give. I think this quote is one of my all time favorite quotes. I truly believe that you don't have to be rich to be a giving person. We all have wonderful gifts we can give to one another. It can be something as small as a handwritten note or a cup of tea. The simple things in life matter most and we really do make a life by what we give.

So go to my Shop and get your design. Have fun stitching this quote and don't forget, you can still collect all the quotes. They will remain there until January 1st.

The floss color this month is Valdani O514, wheat husk or P4, Aged White Light

Now on to the giveaway! This month I thought it might be fun to give away something I made. I've been so excited about how my little jingle trees turned out for the show that I thought I would give one away to you. So, just leave a comment on this post. As always, if you are a follower of my blog (sign up on the right) you get two chances. Tell me you're following. I will pick the winner this Saturday, November 6th.

Good luck and happy stitching!
xx,
shell, sugie and harrington

57 comments:

Sherry said...

I just love your jingle trees! I am a follower and I always enjoy my visits to your blog. This months pattern is lovely. That quote is great.

Claudia said...

How much fun are those cute trees! I am a follower love your ideas Claudia

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

Hey Shell !!! I am a follower! I need that cute WHITE Jingle Tree ! Love it.. plus I have NO WHITE in my house!!! lol

Christine M said...

Hi Michelle, Your white Christmas tree looks so elegant. I'm a follower too! Regards, Christine

BubzRugz said...

Oh dear..... I am way behind - just finished my second blocks stitching!!! But the others are drawn out!!
I can offer a good and loving home to a Jingle Tree....
Hugz

BubzRugz said...

..... I am a follower...... I will follow that tree......
Hugz

Jo in TAS said...

I hope to make a start on the stitcheries soon, they all have beautiful quotes on them! I love your jingle trees, they're a wonderful idea for xmas decorating!
HUgs
Jo
PS I follow but you already know that!!

BubzRugz said...

Hi Michelle, this is not another entry but I wanted to send you this site...
http://nanalizzie.blogspot.com/2010/10/ultimate-sampler-quilt.html
Lizzie made a quilt for her ill friend and lots of us sent blocks - I made one from your Sentimental Journey and thought you might like to see it on the quilt.... I'm sure you will find it easily but second from the top left....
Hugz

Jade said...

Oooooh, would love a purty jingle tree for Christmas. Of course, you know I'm a follower. :)

Crafty Green Poet said...

Your Jingle trees are so cute!

I'm also always mega impressed by anyone who can sew letters so beautifully in a sampler.

I follow your blog too

Jane said...

Just like Sugie and Sir Walter your jingle tree is asbolutely gorgeous, so pretty and so cute!
I am a follower and a very happy one too ~ lots and lots of good luck for your forthcoming show - reckon you'll be sold out by the end xxx

Megan Chamberlain said...

I love your white trees and your new block. I didn't have time to comment on your adorable bunny helpers last photos, they looked so cute.
Hugs to you and the beautiful bunnies.

Tudy said...

Love your designs and the little trees. Would love to win one.

Rebecka said...

Your November quote is so true. And, I'm still loving your white trees! Hope you have a great November! Give your assistants a kiss for me. It's great to have good help! :)

Patty C. said...

I love the tree - So well made & wonderfully designed. Please include me in your giveaway - I am a follower of course ;)

Take Care

Diane H said...

I love those trees! I am a happy follower my friend. Love the new block too.

Jillayne said...

This is a very generous give away, considering you have a big Sale event coming up!!! And I expect these will fly right off the table. btw, I love your MIA button - I just noticed it today and it is hilarious!

Brenda Pruitt said...

I wish I could participate, but with arthritis from a car wreck I don't try fine needlework much anymore. I love what you create and watching what you come up with though. And I adore that white tree!
Brenda

Hef's Mom said...

Oh boy! I want a jingley tree to go with my jingly star!

Kim Q said...

What a cute little tree! I follow your blog through my Windows Live feed. ;-)

Kim Reid said...

Love your Jingle Tree!!
Please enter me - I am already a follower :)
Thanks,
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

Karen M said...

Shell, I love the sentiment this month. I'm not quite keeping up, one month behind. But I started one month behind, so I guess its OK. And yes, I'm a follower.

Lee said...

Love the stitcherys-thanks
Love the Jingle Tree thanks again
Love the blog - I am a follower!

Julia Harrison said...

Such a cute Christmas tree. Love the white with the jingle bells.

Slowly working on the blocks. I'm determined to finish!

I'm a follower.

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Shell, this quote is my favourite in your BOM so far! You have made this BOM so very special. :-)
Love that cushion!!! Add my name - I am a happy follower. :-)
Hugs
Jenny
xx

StitchinByTheLake said...

That's my favorite quote of all that you've had Shell - I just hope to try to live that way. And of course I'm a follower! :) blessings, marlene

Lisa said...

Another beautiful, wonderful sentiment :)

Please enter me, you know I'm a follower!

Unknown said...

Oh fun, a giveaway! I'm a follower. I love your new block - love that color of thread on it too!

Anonymous said...

Michelle, your designs are gorgeous, as are the photographs. Oh, and I'm afraid I'm in love with the bunnies. Such great little pets they are. I had one years ago named Flower..she lived for 11 years!

Fee said...

That is such a lovely saying and a gorgeous cushion.

michele said...

I am new to your blog, but have enjoyed catching up - thanks!

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

I want that tree!!!
I am really getting into this "white" thing and it would be sooo much fun to have a white tree from you as you are the "reason" I am getting in to the white!!!!
got last months all done and posted the finish tonight!!!
Like this months saying too!!!
hugs, Di

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

opps--just me again--don't want you to forget that "me" and gracie are also followers!!!
Hugs, to Sugie and Harrington--from Gracie

RG said...

Sign the House of Rabbits up! That tree will look great in here. But we are not followers. Actually we don't know what that is and probably would not do very well at it!

Allie said...

I LOVE this quote Shell - always been a favorite! Thanks hon! And thanks for the chance to win your wonderful jingle tree - I'm a follower!

Shane Pollard said...

Hi Shell
Thank you so much for visiting me last month - I am very interested in your apron directions!!!
Your jingle tree giveaway is exquisite, so please may I enter!!
I'm now one of your followers on this blog too.
Take care
hugs
Shane
pollardshane6@gmail.com

Katie :o) said...

Ooooooh! The chance to win a Shell craft! You know I follow :o) As always, I enjoy your blog, white and all :o)

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Good Morning Shell Sweetie...
I love the jingle trees, please enter my name into the giveaway. They are so refreshing. I am a follower for sure.

You left a message on my blog about some bunny figurines. I didn't receive an e-mail sweetie, and I am sorry but I don't know anything about bunny figurines. It must be one of your other Sherry bloggers. Sorry sweetie.

Have a gorgeous Tuesday. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Shell,

I love the block for November and such a great quote from Winston Churchill.
I agree with you and it is the simple things in life that matter most.
Would so love to be able to sit down one day and have a cuppa with you.
Cute little Jingle tree and yes, I love to follow your beautiful blog.

hope that you and the bunnies are having a great week
Hugs
Carolyn

DaisyJulz said...

Hi, I'm fairly new to your blog, but I am loving it. I simply love the pure innocence of the white Xmas tree. PS - I am also a "follower".

Marijke van Ooijen said...

Dear Michelle,

Your blog is amazing!
I am in love with the soft colors.

With love,
Marijkexx

KaHolly said...

Wow! BOM stitcheries are so sweet, and so are you for offering them! Love that little jongle tree. What a cute and clever idea!

Christmas-etc... said...

I would have left a comment and followed without the give-a-way but oh... it's extra fun now! You have a lovely blog and are so talented! So nice to have met you!
Please join me at my history blog - I love welcoming new blogging friends!
Ann

Georgia said...

Hi Shell!
Love the jingle tree....especially since you made it! Hope it will be mine!!

I am a follower of your sweet blog, too!

Hugs!
Georgia
Grandma G's

Vikki said...

I"m a follower (get the email updates and ALWAYS look)... If I don't win, then I trust whoever needed to did. Besides, you can't hear my tantrum. LOL!
Keep up all the inspired items, Shel.
<3 you.

Sue said...

Hi Michelle, I'm a follower and I just love your li'l Jingle Tree.

Shirley said...

Hi Shell, I am taking the evening to visit my many friends that I feel like I have been neglecting. I do stop by,but I can't always leave you a message. I would love to win your Christmas tree pillow and you know I am a follower. I wanted to tell you thank you for stopping by my blog. It means a great deal to me. Have a great day and I would love to win. Your Missouri Friend.

Jessica said...

Hi Shell, Sugie and Harrington!

We would love a chance to win something you made. :) And we follow your blog.

Hugs, Jessica and Clover

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Thanks for the giveaway chance!

Billie

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I'm a follower!

Billie

CHRIS said...

Hi Michelle, I so enjoy reading your blog bunnies are too cute. I'm a follower and would love to share my Christmas with that little white tree. Chrisb.

Nora said...

What a darling little tree! Please enter me into your drawing & I'm already a follower.
Nice to see Sugie & Harrington finally getting along.

Maggey and Jim said...

Yes, I am follower and love all the bunny tails?? I love giving not just things I make but inspiration and kind words,guidance
and hoping that I am helping someone who like myself needs those same things? Your art is so inspiring and you give words of encouragment all the time. Thanks for that,
Maggey

SheilaC said...

I LOVE this months quote!! So perfect for the upcoming holiday season :)

Can't believe this wonderful series is almost over.

SheilaC

bunnythreads said...

we our followers & I am fellow bunny slave to Chocolate Chip...we would Love to win 1 of your white trees to leave of all year long!!!!

Gkathgoldin@yahoo.com said...

such lovely jingle trees --I have had`binnies' since I was a little girl -love them..your Harrington & his buttons :) heehee...have you tried grass matts? my bunnies love them Dr Fosters& Smith have a wonderful small animal section & really good prices papaya tablets & papaya chunks,a favorite of my bunnies is strawberry & honey hoops OMG my 1 bun will take the pot man out -they have the best prices vs pet stores-google them or email me
love your site & your sewing ((HUGS))
k in NC

bea said...

your sweet bunnies are so adorable, I have been sent your site from bunny friends. I love your white creations..hmm if I could re do and live white haha..how did you do that? did you do that from start or what? anyway jingle trees are fun fun fun...
add me in please?

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