GO BABY GIVEAWAY!!

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Is this on your Christmas wishlist?

Well here's your chance to win a Go! baby fabric cutter and 3 dies of your choice.

Take my word for it, it'll be difficult to pick just 3 :)

I deliberated long and hard before I picked my dies,

but am so happy with them.

Next one on my wish list has to be the Sarah Vedeler Go! Star Points.

I used the circles die and the rick rack die to make my 'Flying High' quilt.

Another bonus from Accuquilt is this free set of patterns and blocks, which you

receive when you sign up to receive their newsletter by email.

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To enter the giveaway:

1. Go to Accuquilt.com and tell me which 3 dies you would pick if you won!

2.'Like' Accuquilt on facebook, (*you do not need to leave a comment

on their facebook page) -come back here and tell me!

3. 'Like' Lisnaweary Quilts on facebook and come back and tell me.

4. Become a follower of this blog or tell me if you already are.

5. Blog or facebook about this giveaway, and come back and tell me.

Giveaway closes 11th December 2011 at midnight GMT.

Best of luck everyone!

This is a sponsored giveaway

Creative Grids Giveaway

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The giveaway, sponsored by Creative Grids is this lovely little bunch!

A True Cut Rotary Blade Sharpener

A new non slip Basic Range 4" x 14" rectangle ruler

A new non slip multi size triangle ruler 45 and 90 degrees

And finally a Creative Grids Non slip ruler demonstration DVD.

Yes really all this!!

Creative Grids specialises in non slip rulers made especially with quilters in mind. I am always impressed by the range of rulers and quality cutting mats they sell. There is an online offer at the minute for free p&p across the entire site - UK ONLY.

I was very curious about the True Cut rotary blade sharpener, but it does exactly what it says on the packaging. I tried it out on an old blade which was ready for the bin, and it brought it back to a sharp finish.

Inside the plastic exterior is a sharpening stone

which sharpens the blade as the rotary cutter is pushed along the track.

It says on the instructions that about 20 goes should sharpen the blade,

I found that it took a few more than this for my blade.

I guess it depends on how dull the blade is!

Next up, I tried out the new non slip multi size triangle ruler. Very handy for cutting out triangles from strips of fabric, half and quarter square triangles.

To make half square triangles, first of all cut a strip of fabric.

The width of strip will determine what size of triangle you end up with.

I cut a 3 1/2" strip, which as you can see written on the ruler,

will give me a finished square of 3".

Cut along the straight edge and then cut along the sloped edge. To save time it is also possible to double up the strips and cut more than one at once.

Turn the ruler 180 degrees and place in line with the cut edge.

You may notice the flat edge at the top of the triangle,

I found this a very useful guide when sewing two triangles together.

On the other end of the ruler is the guide for cutting quarter square triangles.

Again the size of the strip determines the size of the triangle.

All measurement details are included with the ruler.

Place the ruler on the strip of fabric according to the markings.

Cut along each side of the triangle ruler.

And hey presto, quarter square triangles!

Just turn the ruler 180 degrees and cut again.

I found it very easy to match up the triangles.

The triangles matched perfectly

And I just love this pin wheel made from two quarter square triangles and a half square triangle.

I found this block layout on the McCalls Quilting website.

I think I may just have the beginning of a new pin wheel quilt!

Back to the giveaway - how useful would this lot be??

There are three ways to enter:

1. Blog/facebook about this give away and come back and let me know you have.

2. Visit the Creative Grids website and come back and tell me

what would be top of your shopping list!

3. Become a follower or tell me if you already are.

Give away closes Wednesday 31st August 2011 @ midnight GMT

International entries welcome.

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Hippy Squares

I got carried away with those bright colours!

I have put sashing in between

and bright squares at the corners.

To make just ONE block you would need:

Colour One: a fat eighth

Colour Two: a fat eighth

Colour Three: a 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" scrap

Background: a fat quarter

So spread some Hippy Square love..

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tutorial will be here tomorrow!

Another lovely giveaway

This blog is fast becoming a giveaway list! But, sure its great fun!

Check out this lovely magazine..

Its the first issue of Leanne Beasley's wonderful new magazine. Looks like there could be some wonderful Spring projects in there.

Here's what happened...

Super giveaway going on over at p.s. i quilt

Dear Santa,
I'm upset. My present didn't arrive, I had asked for some Parisville fabric by Tula Pink. I think it must be hiding under the seat on your sleigh-could you check please?
love Karen



Dear Karen,
I've checked under my seat but no luck...Maybe the elves couldn't find it, by the way were you a good girl this year?
love Santa



Dear Santa,
I was a good girl this year... maybe you could send me some dottie fabric by RJR instead?
love Karen



Dear Karen,
I'll get Mrs Claus to parcel it up as soon as she finishes sewing my new quilt! ho ho ho!
love Santa.



Dear Santa,
Do you think that possibly, Mrs Claus may have, by any chance taken....couldn't resist....
no no forget I asked.
Love you Santa!
Love Karen xo

O Christmas Tree

It has snowed again!

Ok, so I know its winter... but you have got to understand that normally in Northern Ireland we do get a little snow, just not this much.

It makes everything look beautiful, but driving is a problem!

Last weekend I got all the Christmas decorations out of the attic and gave the house a bit of a makeover. Kinda forgot I had so many Snowmen..
and angels!
Anyway they are all now in place and even my fabric Christmas trees have found a little spot!

Would you like to make your own Christmas Trees?

The pattern is available from my online shop. Or enter my giveaway for a chance to win a pattern (I'm giving away 3) and some beautiful Christmas fabric to make your own!

You can enter by:

1. Telling me what your favourite decorations are!

2. Become a follower of my blog, or tell me if you already are.

3.Blog about this giveaway and come back and tell me you did.

Giveaway is open until Sunday 12th December 10pm GMT.

Loving this giveaway..

Just a quick note to share this giveaway at retromummy with you, check out the beautiful fabrics from the Australian designer Rosalie Quinlan...

Anybody want to share any more giveaways this week?

Oh, just remembered about another giveaway going on over at comfortstitching more beeeeautiful fabrics! Check out the pips!!

The key to my heart...and a giveaway!

I recently got my hands on some beautiful Irish linen, lovely shades of grey and blue.

In between sneezing and coughing this past week I have been gradually putting a wall hanging together!

I thought the 100% linen would have been a bit stretchy, but a quick spray of startch made it very easy to work with:)I made this wall hanging,

anyone else feel the same way? :D

Here is a quick tutorial for a super quick project;)

If using 100% linen fabric, use spray starch on the fabric before starting.

1. Cut out the background fabric 12 1/2" x 18"2.Trace the letters and heart lock on to Bondaweb, iron letters and heart lock on to different fabrics. Cut out carefully, and place on background fabric. Press in place.

3.Cut a piece of medium weight Vilene slightly bigger than the background and place underneath.

4. Applique the letters on to the background fabric using a small zig zag stitch. I used Invisafil thread which is quite fine and didn't overpower the letters.

5. Cut out the first border: 4 pieces 1" x 24"
Cut out the second border: 4 pieces 1 1/2" x 24"
Sew first border to second border, make 4 borders.

6. Sew on borders and mitre corners.

7. Press well. 8. Layer backing, wadding and top together, pin together.

9. Draw the heart shape out on cardboard and use this shape as a quilting template.

Place template randomly on the wall hanging and draw around it using a watersoluble pen. Quilt around the heart shapes.

10. Make binding 2 1/2" x 82". Attach binding and hand sew in place.

11. Make a sleeve for the back of the wallhanging and enjoy!

Finished size approx. 15 1/2" x 21"

Please email me if you would like a copy of the letters and heartlock shape to make this wall hanging. info@lisnawearyquilt.co.uk

There are a limited amount of "fabric is the key to my heart" wall hanging kits, which are £15.99 plus postage

(UK & Europe p&p £3.99. USA/Canada p&p £5.50).

available on my website www.lisnawearyquilts.co.uk

I have a wall hanging kit of "Fabric is the key to my heart" in exactly the same Irish linen to giveaway:)

Here's how to enter - please leave a comment for each entry.

1. Tell me what you think of, when someone mentions Ireland or Irish Linen!

2. Sign up to be a follower on Lisnaweary Quilts blog.

3. Hop over to http://www.lisnawearyquilts.co.uk/ and tell me your favourite pattern/fabric.

4. Blog about this blog, giveaway etc.

You have til 10pm Tuesday 9th November to enter.

Giveaway Winner

This week I travelled to Ballyjamesduff in Co.Cavan, to the Lakeland Quilt Fair, to take part in a one day workshop with Gloria Loughman. It was great - her work is amazing!

I did take photos, but unfortunately eldest daughter

accidentally deleted them from the camera :(

Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter the giveaway.

And the winner is...No. 17 Pam.

Congratulations!

Please email me your details.

Crimson Burst Quilt and Giveaway!

Just wanted to share the new issue of British Patchwork and Quilting with you:)

I am delighted to have a quilt featured in the October 2010 issue:D

It's called 'Crimson Burst'

Its made using the Katie Hana fabric collection from Makower UK.

Quilt kits are available to buy on my website www.lisnawearyquilts.co.uk

So just as a little celebration,
I'm giving away 4 1/4yd pieces of Katie Hana fabric:)

All you have to do is:

1. Leave a comment - anything at all - what would you make? something autumnal?

2. Click to follow my blog and come back and tell me, or tell me if you're already following!

3. Blog about this giveaway and then come back and tell me that you did.

4. Check out my new website and then come back and tell me that you did.

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