You know, I can't say I really have the winter blues because we haven't seen much winter here this year...that is until this past week. We received 11 inches of snow between Monday and Tuesday and it is so pretty and white everywhere it kind of makes it hard to have the winter "blues." To top it all off my son has his annual school ski day today so we will be spending the entire day out in all that winter whiteness. It is supposed to be warm, although some of you may not think that 30 degrees F is very toasty. I'm packing a bag today with some of my favorite things to do when I'm not helping the kids find the right ski boots, skis, get everything on correctly, or helping them stay standing during ski school.
I usually pack my "to go" bag with a few too many projects. Today I am going to try and finish these embroidered hexagons so I can get this quilt finished. The blocks are all put together and just waiting for these embroidered middles. I'm even making sure I have enough extra floss to complete them, and there will be some paper hexagons and my glue pen in my bag just in case they are needed.
I've got 15 fat quarters of Lynette Anderson's Hollyhock Cottage to help you beat those winter blues and start thinking about a visit to a spring/summer cottage. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment telling me if you would ski today with the kids or if you would pack a "to go bag" to sit inside and stitch while you waited (it's warm in there). You can have a second chance to win by leaving another comment letting me know you are a follower. This drawing will take place on Thursday, March 14 at 5 p.m. CST so you have plenty of time to enter and I will ship anywhere. Happy Stitching!! --Kristen
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If it were really cold, I would sit inside the lodge while the kids skied. I would get some projects completed while I waited and inbetween I would drink hot cocoa and eat warm wheat bread with honeybutter. :-)
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I would sit in side I haven't skied in over 40 yrs
I follow in GFC
I would definitely sew!
I am a new follower--and I love your embroidery pattern!
Did ski, bad knee! So that means I would sit inside and stitch!
That is a hard question, I would play in the snow just a little (who does not like a good snowball fight?) but then I'd like to stich inside with a warm cup of chocolate. P.S. the FQs look yummy
I think I figured out how to be follower ;)
I don't do ski (we don't have snow here :) But thanks so much for the great giveaway!
Even though I've never ski'd, I'd take this opportunity to ski with the kids and learn, Beautiful Fabrics, Thank You!
A to-go bag! I was never allowed to ski.. due to possibly injury during skating season. I would stay inside, with a warm cup of hot cocoa. Wish I could have those days sometimes...
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Visiting from Sew Many Ways link up. I would ski and then some. But if it was too cold and icky weather - leave them to ski while I drink mulled wine and stitch!!!
Ski, I would like to but I live in the Netherlands, we have no mountains, it is just flat.....and I think only a quarter inch of snow today. So my choice is obvious....quilting and bloghopping for me today. But I love to do so!
I love your nice blue fabrics, my all time favorite color, would be lovely in my blue-white quilt I am working on at the moment. Thanks for the change to win them
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I have never had the opportunity to ski but I would love to give it a try. I do follow you.
Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs
I've never skiied so I would take my stitching but I'd have a go on the slopes first!
I used to ski when I was a teenager and I loved it though I was not very good. I could only snow plough and not do any other fancy manoeuvers or however you spell that! Generous giveaway - thanks for the chance!
New follower :) I would ski I think but pack the crafts too in case I needed to go indoors for a hot chocolate (any excuse to go sew)!!
While I like the idea of skiing I think I would rather not risk body parts and stitch!
I have taken ONE ski lesson - in the middle of a blizzard in Colorado - was not pretty. I would definitely be stitching inside. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. Judy C in NC
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It's a no brainer, I'd be inside with my sewing!!! x
I miss skiing...just me and the mountain and the quiet of nature. What a wonderful giveaway!
I don´t have kids, but if I had, I still would sit inside with my sewing. I hate snow. We have too much of it here in Sweden!
Gun, Sweden
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I skied for the first time when my son wanted to join the hi school ski team. I was 40! Later that year I became an assistant coach (that's another story!) and helped with the team long after my son graduated. So I would definitely ski!
I would stay inside stitching. Thank you for the chance to win.
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Wow what a nice prize. Thanks for the chance to win. I do shoe shoeing. More my speed.
Hi Kristen!
of course, I am a follower!
Hi Kristen! I would be indoors to sew, of course, unless it is so nice to be outside and sew, I would do that too! Of, me and skis are not friends, I'm too uncoordinated!
Take care, Leslie
Hello from new follower #487! Thank you for the chance to win those yummy blue fabrics.
Sincerely,
Tricia
Personally I would use the time to stitch as I love hand work. Usually in front of the fire and Hot Chocolate even though I'm from Michigan. Thank You for the chance to to win that wonderful collection of Blues. They would be prefect for my FWS project.
Sincerely,
Tricia
Thanks for being part of the fun blog hop. Lovely giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.You would find me inside. LOL
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I would be staying inside and being warm -- maybe a wave from the window?
I am not a skier but love to snow tube. I would pack a bag and stay inside.
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Considering I've never been skiing in my life I'd probably pack a bag and sew inside!
I used to ski but since I blew my knee I'd be inside stitching!
Barb@Witsend
I would ski in a second! No need to think about that one. Our kids are 4 and 6, so we're about ready to get them on the slopes!
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I would definitely stay inside and work on a project. I am not a cold weather person. Where I live 30 degrees is feeling like a heat wave right now LOL.
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I am a follower.
Whenever I type that I feel like I am in a cult LOL
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Hi Kristen. I am following your blog. I love your nancy drew quilt!
When I was younger I would have been outside with kids. Now that they are grown, I'm happy to stay inside and sew! Thanks for a great giveaway!
I'm packing.Thank you for the chance to win this lovely prize and taking part in the hop.
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I am a follower and I don't ski
Richard and Tanya Quilts
I would stay INSIDE! Definitely1
I would bring a project bag, lol.
I like to CC ski, but downhill is not a sport for clutz's.
I was looking at your embroidered hexagons and trying to find the post with what you are doing, looks like a wonderful project.
Debbie
I would sit and stitch. thanks!
I'm nursing a wounded ankle at the moment so I would definitely stay inside and stitch away. I'm a happy follower through GFC. Thank you sew much for this opportunity to win!
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I would sit inside in the warmth and stitch...I really hate snow! Also, I would break something. I love your hexies!
I am a certified klutz. I think I might give it a try. I still would have my to go bag. I always do. Even when I go with my DH driving anywhere, I have some hand work with me!
I would ski, it does the body good!!
I Would Stitch, Because I Don't ski
Lovely Giveaway. I Follow On Goggle.
Wow! What a great giveaway! I would definitely stay inside. Between my bad knees and absolutely no ski experience, it is a no brainer!
My body doesn't do well in the cold anymore, so I'd definitely be sitting next to you with my ziplock bag of embroidery projects! What a wonderful generous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
The only skiing this family does is at the lake. If for some crazy reason I traveled to see snow, I would definitely be inside watching from a nice big bay window. I love the blues in your giveaway collection. Would love to get my hands on them. Thanks!
Just signed up to follow you - I've got to see how those hexies turn out!
I would be out there skiing. I haven't been for a couple of years now, so I'd be playing it safe on the runs!
I'm a long time follower!
I think I would need to bring a go-to bag and sit in the lodge stitching away...otherwise, I would probably need another kind of stitches and crutches! Thanks for the giveaway. I'm a new GFC follower (but I wish you had a way for me to follow by email).
I have never been skiing before so I would have no idea what you would need to take with you!
Lol....I would definitely pack a To-Go Bag!! Would sit in the Lodge by the fireplace, drinking Hot Chocolate....and stitchin' away!!!
I've been a Follower for awhile now, thru GFC
Thanks for grrrrreat Give-Away! :)
I'd prefer to stitch, but the reality would be that I'd be looking after kids who discover that they don't much like skiing either, or who fall and can't go out again, or who don't feel well, or.... I'm sure you get the picture. Thanks for the very generous giveaway opportunity.
I'm not a skier... tried it but it's just not my thing. So I would stitch while I wait. :) Thanks for a chance to win this beautiful fabric! :)
I'm already a follower via gfc! :)
I would definitely take a to go bag and be inside where it was nice and warm. I've been anticipating trying some hexagons to take along. Love the giveaway!
I'm a new follower. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Ski, mmm no I am not very good at that though I may try again one day. I would probably enjoy stitching more though :)
Haven't skied in a few years I seem to be recovering from surgery every winter this year it was spinal surgeries. So I would have to stay in & sew!
haha I would definitely be outside sledding - my old knees couldn't take skiing anymore, though my hubby & kiddos love it still.
If I were able to ski that is what I would do , just being out in the scenic white ski hills would be wonderful . Thanks for the chance to win this fantastic giveaway .
I am a follower , thanks again.
I would sew. I tried skiing, but I didn't like it. Thanks for the chance to win.
that blue fabric is beautiful!!
I would definately pack a "to go bag" to sit inside and stitch while I waited.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I would definitely be a sit and stitch in the lodge helper! I know my limitations...and pain tolerance!!!
I am a new follower but I've been here often for Sew We Quilt blog hops!
Well, I am in "delicate condition" so I would have to pack a bag to do and stay inside. I tried skiing once as a kid, but I might give it another try someday. Thank you for a lovely giveaway!
I would be inside - I skied once and never will again!
I'm a new follower via email. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.
I'm not a skier And I hat cold weather. So I would definitely be packing my project and sitting inside sewing the day away..
I would pack a "to go bag" and enjoy a cup of chocolate while waiting and staying warm. Blue is my favorite color and I fell in love your all those fat quarters. I also follow your blog and can't wait for your 9-patch quilt along to start. Thank you for being a part of this Blog Hop and giving all of a chance to chase away those blues by taking a chance to win those BLUE fat quarters.
Sandi Timmons
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Sonora, CA
I'm rubbish at skiing so I'd stay inside and I'm happy when I can sew too!
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Susan in PA
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I'd be skiing - just learned this winter!
Susan in PA
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Definitely stitching. We have no big hills.
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I would stay inside with some project to work on. Thanks for the giveaway. Rosanna
Not a skier, so it will be sewing for me , thank you!
Happy to follow!
I grew up and lived inLas Vegas for over 50 years. The only skiing I know how to do is waterski. I don't care to be out in the cold so I believe I will join you inside. 3bakergirlsgo@gmail.com
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I would be sitting inside stitchin and sippin:)
Well, I don't know how to ski (other than having done some Nordic skiing when I was a teenager), so I guess I would have to stay in and stitch! I'd really like to do both though, maybe ski a little and then when I've fallen down enough and gotten wet and cold, come in and stitch by the fire. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway. :)
Oh I would be inside stitching. I absolutely love the blue fat quarters, what a lovely giveaway.
I would not be skiing, I would need to sew.
I just found your sight today from the Sew Many Ways link. I will be a follower now because I want to see how you do your hexagon quilt you are making. How did you make your print? It's amazing!!
No skiing for me. I broke my back/pelvic bones in a car accident years ago and am lucky to not have any problems as a result of it. So I don't push my luck. Give me that needle and I'd help you with those stitches. I hope you post a pic of the finished blocks.
If I knew how to ski I would be skiing - having said that, considering it was over 38C (100F) here today I think I would just lie in the snow and cool down. Normally whenever we go camping I have projects with me for the quiet moments.
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Tolle Verlosung..vielen Dank dafür...
Leider ist Skifahren nichts für mich...bin zu dick ;-)
Grüße aus Deutschland von
Marion
P:S: Ich folge über Google ;-)
I'm a new follower.
I'd be inside...for sure! Snuggling under a quilt I'm putting the binding on! Thanks for such a generous giveaway!
I would use my go to bag! Thank you for the chance to win such a generous giveaway!
I would stay inside and stitch!
when I was young I would be right there with you helping the kids, but now the cold is to much and I would be the one to break a leg so for me it is the warm fire inside the lodge with a nice cup of tea. Would love to see more on your project, looks so interesting..
What a gorgeous, generous prize! I have hardly any blue in my stash, so would love to work with these. Thanks for the chance to win. If I were in better shape, I would enjoy skiing for maybe a couple of hours, or until lunch time, and then head inside to the warmth and stitch. :)
I am a long time follower. :) Thanks again. xo
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I don't ski so i'd be warm inside :)
I love skiing. hugs
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Once upon a time I would have loved to ski. Now I am old so I would sit and stitch. I could break a hip.
I am a new follower, even though I have reading your posts during the blog hops.
I would ski with the kids! Thanks
for the chance to win!
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I would definitely pack a bag of projects and sit by the fire and stitch..
Skier I am not.. lol
Thanks for the chance....
MaryLou
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Kristen - Thanks for letting us drop in. I'd rather break thread than a leg, so you'd find me in the lodge by a sunny window, doing embroidery or applique. My idea of relaxing! I've been a follower of yours for a while, now. Come over to Prairie Cottage Corner and see what's going on. I have some posts about applique and embroidery that might be fun for you to see.
I'm already a follower! :)
I don't ski so I'd definitely stay inside where it's warm! ;) Thanks for the great giveaway! Have a Happy Day! :)
great and generous giveaway.
I would stay in and stitch. If I were to try and ski I would probably break my neck!
Lovely lovely prize! I think I would ski if I wouldn't break anything
I'd be happy to watch the kids skiing from inside the lodge:) Take care!
I'd definitely pack a stitching bag and stay warm. Thanks for participating in the Quilters' Blog Hop Party.
I'm following.
I would freeze my behind while stitching in the lodge! :-)
Despite being from Canada, I'm a HORRIBLE skier. Like, break-my-neck-in-multiple-spots skier. And my parents had me in lessons for years, I just could never catch on, lol.
Now I live in Chicago, and I love that there's no mountains surrounding me to pressure me into skiing, lol!!
So, I'd be sitting inside hahaha
I would probably have to try skiing a bit, but then head inside before I hurt myself. I'm too accident prone to stay out all day, but I do like a good bit of fun! :)
Also, just signed up to be a follower. Looking forward to checking out your blog in more detail. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would pack a to go bag and stich inside! Thanks for this Great Giveaway! Your Fabrics are Beautiful!
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I have wonky knees so skiing would not be in the cards. However I would love being in the mountains and relaxing in front of a fire enjoying the scenery.
I am a follower of your blog. Thanks for the chance to win such a nice prize.
Regards,
Anna
I am a new follower - what GORGEOUS - and I mean GORGEOUS fabric! Very very generous
I would play in the snow for a bit, then go and stitch, then play some more and then go and stitch... see the pattern here.... Wonderful blog!
Tough choice. But my skiing days are over so I'd take a "to-do" bag. I love your embroidered hexagons. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
I don't ski...this year we havent snow) Thanks for the giveaway!
i follow you
Sticher for sure :)
No snow here, only water skiing but I love stitching more.
I am a follower of your blog :)
Thanks for the chance, I would stay inside and stitch, but I'm not a skier.
Skiing? Me? HAHA TOO funny just to think of that. I'd kill myself. I would definitely be packing a bag for sure.
Guess I'd do both--the legs just don't last as long for skiing anymore!
I am a follower!
I would ski for a little while, then I would go inside and stitch or knit on something.
Stitch and sit by the fire with chocolate and hot chocolate or coffee:)
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I would love to give these blue fabrics a home. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
I'm a faithful follower. I may not get to your bog very often but I always read your posts in google reader. Thanks!
You'd find me inside stitching by the fire. Lovely giveaway. Thanks.
I use to take my son to ski, and I took my "to go kit" with me because I don't ski! And now at my age, I would break a bone if not my neck! Thank you for the chance to win your giveaway.
I am a new follower.
Hi, I would have to stay in because I have already hurt my back to the point that I can never work so yea inside. Thanks for a chance to win such a large bundle.
I am a follower thanks for being part of the Hop.
Sit and Stitch and take pictures
Susie
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I am a follower
Susie
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I would ski with everyone but make sure I had some me time schedule in the program :) And really good insurance!
I am a follower :) Thank you for participating in the hop!
I'm the one in the lodge with the bag of stuff to do. I also get to hold the car keys and most of the wallets etc. All the differnt coat colors can be inspiring.
As we don't ski in South Africa I would definitely be packing a go-to bag that I could take with me in the caravan when we go camping.
I am your newest follower! Love your blog.
Since i tend to hibernate in the winter, i would definitly be hand piecing or hand quilting. I just love your prize and it is very fitting with this giveaway. Using blue fabric to beat the winter blues!! babscorbitt@gmail.com
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I would definitely stay inside by the fire stitching !!
Thanks for your giveaway and the chance to win.
I'm happy to have discovered your blog and have signed up to be a follower on google friend connect.
I don't ski so I would probably pack a knitting bag and hang out where it's nice and toasty
No skiing for me! I'd break something or somebody for sure - such a klutz! However, I do have a 'to-go" bag with my hexi flower project ready to hit the slopes!
Thank you for the opportunity to enter your draw!
I'm a new follower via GFC
I'd attempt to ski...thanks for the chance!
I would have to stay in and stitch. I don't function well in the cold.
I would pack a "to go bag" to sit inside and stitch while I wait.
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These old creaky knees wouldn't let me ski....i'd be crazy to try! A to-go bag it is!!! Bring on the sewing!
I don't ski :) Guess that means I stay inside and sew :)
I'm a new follower!
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Too old to learn to ski now. stitching time!
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I'm a follower through GFC. We don't really have winter sports here in NW Florida-we play sports all year round.
Thanks,
Peggy
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i would most definitely ski during the say and stitch in the evening!!
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