Friday, March 8, 2013

Beat The Winter Blues Blog Hop And A Giveaway!!!

Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways 

 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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Jeanne said...

I am new follower.

Texas JennyWren said...

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. :-)

Texas JennyWren said...

I am a follower now.

Jo said...

I would sit in side I haven't skied in over 40 yrs

Jo said...

I follow in GFC

Just Quilt It said...

I would definitely sew!

Just Quilt It said...

I am a new follower--and I love your embroidery pattern!

Mary-Kay said...

Did ski, bad knee! So that means I would sit inside and stitch!

Who-lee-uh said...

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

Who-lee-uh said...

I think I figured out how to be follower ;)

Myself said...

I don't do ski (we don't have snow here :) But thanks so much for the great giveaway!

Bj said...

Even though I've never ski'd, I'd take this opportunity to ski with the kids and learn, Beautiful Fabrics, Thank You!

Cherie said...

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...

Cherie said...

I am already a follower

Schulz Family said...

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!!!

conny's quilts en creaties said...

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

conny's quilts en creaties said...

And I became a follower too

Cath said...

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

Gill said...

I've never skiied so I would take my stitching but I'd have a go on the slopes first!

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

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!

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

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)!!

Kris said...

While I like the idea of skiing I think I would rather not risk body parts and stitch!

JudyCinNC said...

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

JudyCinNC said...

I am a follower - Judy C in NC

Second Chance Tan said...

It's a no brainer, I'd be inside with my sewing!!! x

Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures said...

I miss skiing...just me and the mountain and the quiet of nature. What a wonderful giveaway!

Anonymous said...

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
gun@lapp.se

Annmarie said...

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!

Unknown said...

I would stay inside stitching. Thank you for the chance to win.

syvisser@gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

New follower via GFC.

syvisser@gmail(dot)com

Marla's Crafts said...

Wow what a nice prize. Thanks for the chance to win. I do shoe shoeing. More my speed.

LesQuilts said...

Hi Kristen!
of course, I am a follower!

LesQuilts said...

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

Tricia said...

Hello from new follower #487! Thank you for the chance to win those yummy blue fabrics.

Sincerely,
Tricia

Tricia said...

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

BizyStitches said...

Thanks for being part of the fun blog hop. Lovely giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.You would find me inside. LOL

BizyStitches said...

I'm a follower on GF

Catskill Quilter said...

I would be staying inside and being warm -- maybe a wave from the window?

Kathy H said...

I am not a skier but love to snow tube. I would pack a bag and stay inside.

Kathy H said...

I am a follower through gfc.

Madeleine said...

Considering I've never been skiing in my life I'd probably pack a bag and sew inside!

Barb and Sharon said...

I used to ski but since I blew my knee I'd be inside stitching!
Barb@Witsend

Reb Thack said...

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!

Reb Thack said...

I follow via GFC

Kaynik said...

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.

ktreve(at) hotmail (dot) com

Kaynik said...

I am a follower.
Whenever I type that I feel like I am in a cult LOL

ktreve(at) hotmail (dot) com

Pamela said...

Hi Kristen. I am following your blog. I love your nancy drew quilt!

Pamela said...

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!

Betsy said...

I'm packing.Thank you for the chance to win this lovely prize and taking part in the hop.

Betsy said...

I follow

Richard Healey said...

I am a follower and I don't ski

Richard and Tanya Quilts

Judy Cooper Textile Artist said...

I would stay INSIDE! Definitely1

WoolenSails said...

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

Debbie said...

I would sit and stitch. thanks!

Pat S. said...

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!
back2loghome (at) yahoo (dot) com

Deb said...

I would sit inside in the warmth and stitch...I really hate snow! Also, I would break something. I love your hexies!

Judi R said...

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!

Vivian said...

I would ski, it does the body good!!

Tina said...

I Would Stitch, Because I Don't ski

Tina said...

Lovely Giveaway. I Follow On Goggle.

Sue said...

Wow! What a great giveaway! I would definitely stay inside. Between my bad knees and absolutely no ski experience, it is a no brainer!

Quilting Babcia said...

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.

Betty B said...

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!

Betty B said...

Just signed up to follow you - I've got to see how those hexies turn out!

mtnquiltr said...

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!

mtnquiltr said...

I'm a long time follower!

Darlington Delights said...

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).

Lori said...

I have never been skiing before so I would have no idea what you would need to take with you!

OhioLori said...

Lol....I would definitely pack a To-Go Bag!! Would sit in the Lodge by the fireplace, drinking Hot Chocolate....and stitchin' away!!!

OhioLori said...

I've been a Follower for awhile now, thru GFC

Thanks for grrrrreat Give-Away! :)

Judith said...

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.

Carla G said...

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! :)

Carla G said...

I'm already a follower via gfc! :)

Lisa Lisa said...

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!

Lisa Lisa said...

I'm a new follower. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Jodi said...

Ski, mmm no I am not very good at that though I may try again one day. I would probably enjoy stitching more though :)

Roslyn said...

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!

Francine said...

haha I would definitely be outside sledding - my old knees couldn't take skiing anymore, though my hubby & kiddos love it still.

Sheila said...

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 .

Sheila said...

I am a follower , thanks again.

Regina B Dunn said...

I would sew. I tried skiing, but I didn't like it. Thanks for the chance to win.

Lourdes said...

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.

Robin said...

I would definitely be a sit and stitch in the lodge helper! I know my limitations...and pain tolerance!!!

Robin said...

I am a new follower but I've been here often for Sew We Quilt blog hops!

Lindsay said...

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!

Beth said...

I would be inside - I skied once and never will again!

Tammy said...

I'm a new follower via email. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.

Tammy said...

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..

Sandra said...

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
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Sonora, CA

Lucy | Charm About You said...

I'm rubbish at skiing so I'd stay inside and I'm happy when I can sew too!

cvdnurse said...

I'm a follower
Susan in PA
susie.galasso@gmail.com

cvdnurse said...

I'd be skiing - just learned this winter!
Susan in PA
susie.galasso@gmail.com

Szamóca said...

Definitely stitching. We have no big hills.
ehodasz at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I would stay inside with some project to work on. Thanks for the giveaway. Rosanna

Heidi said...

Not a skier, so it will be sewing for me , thank you!

Heidi said...

Happy to follow!

Jan Baker said...

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

Jan Baker said...

You have a new follower. 3bakergirlsgo@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I would be sitting inside stitchin and sippin:)

Jane S. said...

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. :)

Edith said...

Oh I would be inside stitching. I absolutely love the blue fat quarters, what a lovely giveaway.

Carolyn Bahl said...

I would not be skiing, I would need to sew.

Carolyn Bahl said...

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!!

Sew Out There said...

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.

Mhairi said...

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.

Mhairi said...

I am a follower.

KYLLKATZZ said...

Tolle Verlosung..vielen Dank dafür...
Leider ist Skifahren nichts für mich...bin zu dick ;-)

Grüße aus Deutschland von
Marion

KYLLKATZZ said...

P:S: Ich folge über Google ;-)

vwlady said...

I'm a new follower.

vwlady said...

I'd be inside...for sure! Snuggling under a quilt I'm putting the binding on! Thanks for such a generous giveaway!

Deb C said...

I would use my go to bag! Thank you for the chance to win such a generous giveaway!

Joanne H. said...

I would stay inside and stitch!

Nanbon44 said...

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..

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

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. :)

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

I am a long time follower. :) Thanks again. xo

Pippa Parsons said...

I follow

Pippa Parsons said...

I don't ski so i'd be warm inside :)

Unknown said...

I love skiing. hugs

Unknown said...

I am follower from Italy

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

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.

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

I am a new follower, even though I have reading your posts during the blog hops.

Rhonda D. said...

I would ski with the kids! Thanks
for the chance to win!

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Rhonda D. said...

I am a follower by GFC.

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

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
Fun4Me1249@aol.com

prairie said...

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.

Cherise said...

I'm already a follower! :)

Cherise said...

I don't ski so I'd definitely stay inside where it's warm! ;) Thanks for the great giveaway! Have a Happy Day! :)

Carrie P. said...

great and generous giveaway.
I would stay in and stitch. If I were to try and ski I would probably break my neck!

Carla said...

Lovely lovely prize! I think I would ski if I wouldn't break anything

Becky said...

I'd be happy to watch the kids skiing from inside the lodge:) Take care!

Tamie said...

I'd definitely pack a stitching bag and stay warm. Thanks for participating in the Quilters' Blog Hop Party.

Tamie said...

I'm following.

Pieced Brain Quilt Designs said...

I would freeze my behind while stitching in the lodge! :-)

✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄ said...

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

Karen said...

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! :)

Karen said...

Also, just signed up to be a follower. Looking forward to checking out your blog in more detail. Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

I would pack a to go bag and stich inside! Thanks for this Great Giveaway! Your Fabrics are Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

I Follow You by email...

quiltmom anna said...

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

StasaLynn said...

I am a new follower - what GORGEOUS - and I mean GORGEOUS fabric! Very very generous

StasaLynn said...

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!

The Quilted Dog said...

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!

karamino said...

I don't ski...this year we havent snow) Thanks for the giveaway!

karamino said...

i follow you

Rebeckah Austin said...

Sticher for sure :)

Fleurette said...

No snow here, only water skiing but I love stitching more.

Fleurette said...

I am a follower of your blog :)

Shauna said...

Thanks for the chance, I would stay inside and stitch, but I'm not a skier.

VickiT said...

Skiing? Me? HAHA TOO funny just to think of that. I'd kill myself. I would definitely be packing a bag for sure.

Susan said...

Guess I'd do both--the legs just don't last as long for skiing anymore!

Nita said...

I am a follower!

Nita said...

I would ski for a little while, then I would go inside and stitch or knit on something.

Lou said...

Stitch and sit by the fire with chocolate and hot chocolate or coffee:)

Lou said...

I am a new follower at louster388@......

Nancy said...

I would love to give these blue fabrics a home. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.

Nancy said...

I'm a faithful follower. I may not get to your bog very often but I always read your posts in google reader. Thanks!

Karen said...

You'd find me inside stitching by the fire. Lovely giveaway. Thanks.

Norma said...

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.

Norma said...

I am a new follower.

crafter1953 said...

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.

crafter1953 said...

I am a follower thanks for being part of the Hop.

legato1958 said...

Sit and Stitch and take pictures

Susie
legato1958@aol.com

legato1958 said...

I am a follower

Susie
legato1958@aol.com

Nancy Sue said...

I would ski with everyone but make sure I had some me time schedule in the program :) And really good insurance!

Nancy Sue said...

I am a follower :) Thank you for participating in the hop!

Unknown said...

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.

Carolyn said...

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.

Carolyn said...

I am your newest follower! Love your blog.

barb said...

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

barb said...

I am a new happy follower via email babscorbitt@gmail.com

Victoria M. said...

I would definitely stay inside by the fire stitching !!

Thanks for your giveaway and the chance to win.

Victoria M. said...

I'm happy to have discovered your blog and have signed up to be a follower on google friend connect.

Anonymous said...

I don't ski so I would probably pack a knitting bag and hang out where it's nice and toasty

Nancy-Rose said...

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!

Nancy-Rose said...

I'm a new follower via GFC

Anya said...

I'd attempt to ski...thanks for the chance!

Betty said...

I would have to stay in and stitch. I don't function well in the cold.

nicolesender said...

I would pack a "to go bag" to sit inside and stitch while I wait.
nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

Deb said...

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!

Dawn said...

I don't ski :) Guess that means I stay inside and sew :)

Brenda said...

I'm a new follower!
hulseybg at gmail dot com

Brenda said...

Too old to learn to ski now. stitching time!
hulseybg at gmail dot com

Peggy said...

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
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

Debby said...

i would most definitely ski during the say and stitch in the evening!!

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