Thursday, August 2, 2012

Think Christmas Blog Hop and Giveaway!

Woo hoo! Today is our day and the Bunnies and I would like to send hugs and thanks to the fun and fabulous Lesley for hosting this event and to the lovely and talented Madame Samm for organizing and helping to bring all of us together!

Sooooooooooo, today we are delighted to bring you our "Christmas Folk Art Tree."

Most of you know that I love to work with wool, fabric and floss. This 12" finished, 12 1/2" unfinished block is my own folk art design. It's fast and fun to make and would look great as a block in a sampler quilt or as a mini quilt like I've shown here. You can also use all fabric instead of wool and fabric.


I love to combine hand stitching and machine quilting. It think it gives lots of dimension to a quilt. Plus, you can take it with you for the hand stitching part and really get something accomplished while your waiting somewhere like the doctor's office for 3 hours! hee,hee,hee.


The borders are a simple four patch with a button in the center. I think it looks like presents lined up beside the tree.




I have a wool and floss KIT available in my SHOP along with the whimsical table stand (all hangers and tablestands are marked down 15%)

Now, since this is all about Christmas and the spirit of Christmas is all about giving, we are giving away our Christmas Folk Art Tree mini quilt! (just the quilt, not the table stand).


To enter, leave a comment on this post. If you are signed up as a follower (see the side bar), you will receive two chances. The Bunnies will use the random number generator to select the winner this Monday, August 6th.

And, since we love to give presents, here is the link to the Christmas Folk Art Tree pattern! Enjoy!
http://www.theraspberryrabbits.com/editor_uploads/christmasfolkarttree.pdf


Thank you very much for joining us today and now we invite you to hop over and visit with our other friends sharing this fun day with us!

Grandmama's Stories
Sandra Kaye Designs
North Hills Quilter
Lv2sew
Quilty Doodads
Quilting in South Carolina
The Raspberry Rabbits (you are here!)
Charise Creates
Traveling Quilter
Nancy B
Selina Quilts

xx,
Michelle and the Bunnies

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Homemaker Honey said...

New blog follower.

Deborah
homemakerhoney@ gmail .com

kc said...

Wow - there's a lot of people that want that little tree! and count me as one of 'em!! Cute as cute can be!! I'm glad it's gonna be Friday soon, oh wait, it IS Friday...what're the bunnies up to today??

I love follwing your blog & seeing what the bunnies have to say!

Thank you all for the fun & adorable giveaway!

Gmama Jane said...

I've been a follower for a very long time and always emjoy everything you create. May I ask what type, brand, and weight of thread you used on your little quilt? I love the large stitches.
Blessings
Gmama Jane

Gmama Jane said...

Oops I forgot my second chnace at commenting! I love the simplicity of the tree and your FMQ looks very nice Blessings
Gmama Jane.

auntdebbiequilts said...

Love your block. Nice tutorial, too. Thanks so much for sharing.

Debbie
http://travelingquilter.blogspot.com/

Elly D said...

This is sooooo gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing your pattern Michelle :))
Ellyxx

Sherry VF said...

I don't think I've ever seen a cuter Christmas block. So creative.

Sherry VF said...

I'm so impressed with your site, I decided to follow your blog:-)

Anonymous said...

Hi Shell, Well, I might get to the party late but I am here nonetheless, LOL! Wow, I can't get over your hand stitching...it is fabulous. I always do machine quilting because my hand quilting,er, shall we just say is less than expected, LOL! OK, here is my entry for chances to win your lovely little quilt, I have been a follower for sometime now!
Hugs and petting for the bunnies,
Beth

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

Beautiful tree. I love wool and embroidery too. Thanks for the link too.

hennies.pennies said...

Such a precious little Christmas tree! Be especially blessed, Kathy

hennies.pennies said...

I have been a delighted follower for quite a while. Love, love your posts and the bunnies! Be especially blessed, Kathy

Nancy in IN said...

So cute; will try to do in needle-turn, my favorite applique. I am a follower, also

Barb Neiwert said...

I am a new follower under GFC. Love the name of your blog!

Barb Neiwert said...

What a joy to be the winner of this little quilt - I never have time to make things for myself, and this would be awesome. Going to check out the patterns and kits now.

Lady of the Cloth said...

I hate to say it, but you've got me thinking about Christmas. I'd love to win this little beauty.

bunnits said...

That is just adorable!

Tricia said...

Hello Michelle from long time lurker.... I gave in and became follower #1296. You have such a great blog and it shows that you really enjoy what you do. Thank You for the chance to win such a delightful mini.

Sincerely,
Tricia

Tricia said...

Michelle this little tree is just Darling!!! Thank You for a great chance to win it and the free pattern is soooo going on my list of things to make for gifties. I also plan to add you button to my little blog. ;)

Sincerely,
Tricia

Sue said...

What a great giveaway! That is just so beautiful! Would love to display it at my house.

Loris said...

This is lovely! Thanks for sharing it.

Michele T said...

This is very sweet!! I would love to win it!!! Thanks for sharing in the hop!

Michele T said...

I am a follower - thanks for a second chance!!

krislovesfabric said...

Love this tree and can imagine a bunny sitting on each side the way your BOM has been going, thanks for sharing!!

Lynn M said...

thanks for the giveaway.

Lynn M said...

I'm a follower

Susanne said...

Love the Christmastree, this would look so nice in my home next to white tree that you gave me last year when I visited you.
I am a follower too.
Lots of love from Rune, the girls and Susanne from Denmark

Jay said...

Love this little tree! And while I'd enjoy making it, I'd be thrilled to receive the completed project!

Jodi - usairdoll said...

What a beautiful Christmas tree! Like you. I like combining hand and machine quilting. Love it! Thanks for the pattern and sharing your tree with us.

Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Jodi - usairdoll said...

Love your Christmas tree and can't wait to make one.
I'm already a follower.

Thanks again for a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Michele said...

That is absolutely wonderful. Love it.

Kathy L said...

Love your tree pattern. Can't wait to make it.

MaryBeth said...

I'd love to win this quilt - it's really cute!

MaryBeth said...

I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

Darla said...

I absolutely love the tree! I think the hand stitching adds dimension also. I was also, wondering where everyone was getting the little stands. I am going to have to check out the stands. Thanks,

Charlene ♥ NC said...

I love the idea of Christmas in July (and all through the year, actually). And this tree block is adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.

Charlene ♥ NC said...

...and I'm also a new follower, so thanks for the second chance to win!

Darlington Delights said...

Lovely work! Thanks for sharing!!!

Thearica said...

Your block is awesome! So fun!

My granddaughter has been visiting for 6 weeks and has been trying to catch our one little rabbit. So far he has outfoxed her. :)

Janet said...

So very cute! I'm hopping over to your shop now to see about buying one of those hangers.

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Shell,

Love your sweet Christmas tree, dear friend and how kind that you have shared the pattern, thank you.
Before we know it, it will be Christmas again.
Do hope all is well with you and was great to catch up with you and your blog again.

Happy new week
Hugs
Carolyn

Quilt n Queen said...

Michelle, your Christmas Folk Art Tree is superb...I would love to hang your mini quilt on my wall...your work is perfection. Thanks for sharing in the blog hop and for the chance to win your mini Christmas tree quilt. Happy stitching!!

Maria Kievit said...

Nice block. Thanks for sharing!

Lyn said...

Love your mini quilt

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