Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Time Has Come


Yes my sweet peeps, the time has come. During this time of year, we think back on the things we are thankful for. I am very thankful for the many blessings that have come my way. And this year I have so much to be thankful for. After many years of debating whether to build or buy, we are grateful for the house the Lord directed us to. My family has been amazing as we moved to a new house, and then they cared for me when I had my fall.

Blessings sometimes come is surprising ways. Walking through this adventure called life, we cross many paths. Two years ago I would never have thought about blogging. I'd been reading the Pioneer Woman, and one day it seemed like a fun idea to chronicle my quilting story. I never would have thought that I'd have enough to talk about, and actually have people (that's you guys) read my little blog.

It's been so encouraging, amazing, exhilarating, humbling to know each and every one of YOU!! Because you see, there appears to now be

400 Followers
and
400 Posts

In the spirit of thankfulness, I think the time has come to have a little giveaway :-)

First off,
Christie, Describe Happy was my 400th follower, so she will automatically be receiving a little prize. And here is the giveaway scoop. I'm offering for this giveaway two Charm Packs of Winter Wonderland by Arrin Turnmire, plus one yard of coordinating fabric. This is a flannel collection of fabric. Two spools of matching thread and a little Schnibbles pincushion that I made. I also may throw in a couple of other goodies as well.


To be entered for this giveaway, just leave a comment on this post. And because I love my sweet followers, if you are a follower leave a SECOND comment to be entered a second time. If you are new to my blog, I invite you hop onboard and become a follower. If this blog should make it to 500 followers (woo-hoo!) I will add a second prize ;-D

1. Comment on this post = 1 entry (be sure that you have a way to be contacted)
2. If you are a follower, add an extra comment and let me know = 1 extra entry

This giveaway will close on December 1st and winner will be drawn on the 2nd.

I am counting each of you, my blogging friends, as a blessing to me. You make my life so much richer with your love for life, creativity and encouragement.

"Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don't unravel." ~Author Unknown

224 comments:

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The Quilting Cat Lady. said...

I am a follower.
Alda, Fl

Patty said...

Congratulations on reaching 400 = I just started blogging so i've a way to go! Thanks for the giveaway - i've not seen those fabrics before.

Texana said...

Happy 400/400!!! Thanks for the great give-away!

Texana said...

I'm following your blog---don't wanna miss anything!

Kim said...

Congratulations on 400 followers!
Thank you for a chance to win your generous prizes!

Happy sewing

Kim said...

Oh look I'm follower 455!
thanks so much for a chance to win your giveaway!

Happy sewing

Jblanton said...

love the christmas flannel fabric and your little pincushion too. Awesome giveaway
Jennifer

Jblanton said...

I am a new follower- thank you

Lynnae said...

Love the fabric and a fabulous give away.

Lynnae said...

I also just became a new follower. You have some very nice quilts.

Paula Ganyard said...

Congrats on 400. I look forward to reading the next 400!

Aimee said...

Congrats on (well over) 400 followers! And thanks fr the chance at such lovely fabric!

gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com

kimland said...

ohhh, I almost missed out. What a great giveaway! Thanks for a chance!

kimland said...

yup, I am a follower and admirer!
Thanks again for the wonderful giveaway!

WvHmmngbrd said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

Sunnybec said...

I am a new follower. Linda

Sunnybec said...

I really like that fabric...fingers crossed. Linda

Heather said...

I've only been a blogger for a couple of months and am glad I found yours! Wow! 400 --- I think I'm up to three.....

Wonderful fabrics!

Vail said...

I always enjoy seeing what projects you are working on and looking at your house too. Thanks for having the giveaway.

Vail said...

I've signed up to follow your blog.

vail in tn

Melissa Corry said...

I just love christmas fabric. Nothing makes you quite as happy as sewing with those great prints :)

Melissa Corry said...

I am a new follower and am so happy to have found your blog. Thanks :)

Janette Chiu said...

Congratulations on your 400 followers and posts!!

Cheryl said...

Congratulstions on 400 followers , I have been a follower for awhile now , love your posts and love the giveaway.

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