Friday, March 16, 2012

It's Almost Spring, Single Irish Chain, and a Giveaway!

Welcome to you who are visiting from Quilting Gallery for the Blog Hop!  I hope you enjoy your visit.

Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways 

In a few short days the first day of spring will be here, and do I have spring fever.  I'm starting to think about flowers...


Even if they are hexie flowers, they speak spring to me.  I've also been thinking about spending time in the garden...


If you would like this free pattern from Homeberries, you can find it here (all the more reason to celebrate spring).  I will be listing the colors I have used for this under the tabs at the top of my blog.


Even the block for today, Single Irish Chain, which is a 10-inch block and number 76 of 366, says "Hey, its spring."  Spring is definitely in the air.





Now for the giveaway...I have a 25 fat quarter pack of Cape Ann fabric and a small bag made of tape measures to give away.  All you have to do to enter is leave me a comment letting me know what has been the first sign of spring you've seen (a robin, some tulips, or other spring flowers).  If you are leaning towards fall, let me know what signs of fall you are seeing.  If you would like a second chance to win, leave a second comment telling me you are a follower or a new follower.  Thanks for visiting Meadowbrook and Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

393 comments:

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babiesdoc said...

i just became a follower

Sunnybec said...

We have seen robins for a while now but the daffodils and the tulips are only just starting to show their heads. Linda in France.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

The first sign of Spring here was the robins showing up! What a great giveaway, thanks!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I'm already a follower, thanks for the giveaway!

Quilterbell said...

What a generous giveaway! Daffodils are the first thing I have seen, aren't they beautiful! Thanks for the chance!

krisgray said...

The first sign we saw here in StL was the maple trees blooming a few weeks ago - they now have helicopters on them! Crazy early!! Thank you for the chance at a great FQ bundle!!

Dorian said...

A lovely giveaway, thank you!

For us it's Redbud, I love the pinkish/purple of Redbud, it's always the nicest sign of Spring...mixed with the beautiful greens of the new grass :)

Crystal said...

I'm a new follower, thanks!

Crystal said...

Being here in Canada, I think the first sign of spring is the winds and the Easter candy in the stores, because it just snowed again last night, lol!

Sherry said...

I was out looking at my peonies trying to get a little sun to help them grow drawn out by the chirping birds.

Sherry said...

I am a new follower of your blog and I love the embroidery design.

Deanna said...

Through the snow from yesterday, I can see all the new buds on our small shrubs.
Love your embroidery.

Melinda said...

The beautiful trees in bloom. It is really looking like spring here in Georgia.

Sheila said...

The first sign of spring has been to see some beautiful robins in the field just yesterday , I so love to see them . Thanks so much for the chance to win these beautiful fabrics and also for the sweet little stitchery pattern I have already printed it off .

Sheila said...

I am a follower , thanks again,

Lyanna L. said...

Love your blog! The first signs of spring have been the birds starting to build a new nest in my front yard. =)

Thanks for your generous giveaway!

Janet said...

Oh My, that is the cutest little bag I have ever seen. Thank you for the chance to win it!! I have started seeing spring here. The first signs are MUD!! Tracked it on my floor and all over my shoes!! I have also seen some dead grass on the lawn and the snow goes :)

Kim said...

The first signs of spring were my wonderful daffodils poking up through the ground. I love looking out my craft room window and seeing the green sprouts against our stone wall.

Kim said...

All three of the projects in your post are great! I really love those hexie flowers, definitely springy! I became a new follower. I love finding new inspiration!

Kylie Carlson said...

There's six purple crocuses coming up in the front yard, so happy!

Kylie Carlson said...

I'm a GFC follower- kylie C.

Beth said...

Peach trees blooming and the bees buzzing about!

Becky said...

When I see the Daffodils blooming, I begin to think that Spring has arrived. Thanks for an awesome giveaway!!! Would love to try this fabric!

Becky said...

I am a new follower. Thanks for participating in this fun blog hop!

Laurel said...

i have the air conditioning on. in illinois. it might not quite be spring yet, but it sure feels like summer!!

Laurel said...

just added you to my google reader...

quiltmania said...

Your work is lovely. The first sign of spring I see is the buds on the cherry tree starting to grow!

Cal said...

Wow, that bag is made of real tape measures! That is awesome, had not seen it before.
We are entering Fall here in the Southern hemisphere, and the first signs I have come across were horse chestnut on the lawn, and a couple of yellow gingko leaves that had fallen down. Also the gingko tree is full of fruit which will yellow and stink when Fall is in full gear.

Needled Mom said...

I am a new follower. I love the spring hexie garden and your stitchery looks wonderful.

Needled Mom said...

Great giveaway!!! I know spring is here because our orioles have returned this week. They are such a stunning color of yellow.

Kathy H said...

Thought your little embroidery piece was very cute. I am a follower.

Kathy H said...

We had daffodils pop up so early this year.

Lens said...

What a wonderful giveaway, you're so generous!
I live in Barcelona and the first sign of spring was discover a seagull nest on the cathedral, just magical :)
thank you so much for this chance to win

Andi said...

We have lots of blossoms on our orange tree and the fragrance definitely says Spring!

Mom C said...

Daffodils started blooming yesterday. Last night it snowed. THanks for the giveaway.

Unknown said...

I saw crocus, they told me spring has arrived. hugs

Unknown said...

I am follower

Jody said...

The snow stated meltin a couple of days ago!!

Jody said...

The snow started to melt a couple of days ago!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY TO FOLLOW YOU VIA GFC!
THANK YOU!

msstitcher1214@yahoo.com

Maria de la Luz said...

I am a new follower!

Anonymous said...

Hello! We're living in the Rocky Mts. in Montana and 6 days ago we saw our first Mountain Bluebird! He means spring is coming here too! THANK YOU for sharing a beautiful and generous giveaway!

msstitcher1214@yahoo.com

Maria de la Luz said...

Here the summer is ending, ours tree are coming to be brown and we are eating apple, the fall is here.

KrisD said...

The first sign of spring I saw this year was a robin.

KrisD said...

I just became a follower! You really started crafting at a young age. And how wonderful of your mom to teach you. You'll always have those memories of learning something that you still do years later. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! Such a generous person you must be. I look forward to following your blog.

thegoose said...

I'm a follower. I'd follow you anywhere for this giveaway. Wow.

thegoose said...

and we have crocuses coming up here in New England. Spring is early, but then we didn't have much of a winter. :(

Nicole said...

Blossoms started emerging on the trees a couple of weeks ago. Then the daffodils and tulips started popping up. It's unofficially spring here in North Carolina!

Thanks for the great giveaway!

Joyce Carter said...

The first sign of Spring here was the Daffodils. They have been up for quite a while because it has been so warm. I even saw a Monarch butterfly last week in my flower garden! Your giveaway is awesome. Thank you so much.
(ccarter13@windstream.net)

Joyce Carter said...

I am a new follower. Thanks for your generous giveaway.
(ccarter13@windstream.net)

supersara20 said...

For me the first sign of spring is that certain smell in the air. Everyone always thought I was crazy but there are just some days when it 'smells like spring!'

Robin said...

Flowers and blossoms on the trees all around. Birds nesting in our nesting boxes in the backyard - their happy chirping brightens our meals! What a lovely giveaway. Thank you for the chance.

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

The first sign of spring here is that certain things in our yard start blooming..along with our allergies. lol Thanks for such a generous prize offer!

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

Of course I am a follower. I had to look through the comments, to make sure I hadn't entered yet, but I didn't see any, so I see I am a bit late to the party. ;) Thanks again. xo

LeAnne said...

I have a ton of daffodils coming up. I love spring.

Deb said...

Where I live we have no winter...so signs of spring are hard to spot. Up north I loved it when the daffodils would start to pop out.

Quilting "b" said...

I am a faithful follower of your blog. Thank you for a chance to win your generous giveaway

Quilting "b" said...

The days are longer, The sun has a little more warmth and the tulips are starting to poke up through the ground.

Charlene S said...

First sign of spring are the buds on the old pecan tree across the way. When those buds come out we know it is truly spring.

Jodi - usairdoll said...

The first sign of spring for me is seeing new leaves on the trees. What a great giveaway!Beautiful fabric and a darling little bag. Too cute!

Thank you for your giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Jodi - usairdoll said...

I'm a new follower. I just took a quick look around and saw your tip on hexies. I'm going to try and sew the center first next time. How inspiring that you are doing a quilt block each day. Keep up the great job!Looking forward to coming back and checking out your blog more.

Thanks again for a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Beth said...

We have robins galore, and today I saw the peony stalks popping up through the snow.

Beth said...

I am a brand-new follower!

wordygirl at earthlink dot net

karamino said...

I am a happy follower. Thanks so much!

karamino said...

Last week I saw crocus at our garden!

Susie said...

Here in Derbyshire, England the first sign of spring was a bumble bee busy doing his work. He was huge and the sound as he buzzed by was wonderful, the day was quite warm when we saw him too, so it felt Winter had finally left and Spring had arrived. Susie x

Mhairi said...

It is heading into Autumn here so the leaves are starting to change colour and the fruit is growing well.

~Kelie~ said...

The first sign of spring around my house was the flowers starting to bloom!

~Kelie~ said...

I'm a new follower! You are having such an amazing giveaway!!! Thank you so much for the chance to win!

njeri said...

Seasons in my part of the world are different so we don't have a spring per Se. Hope you had a fun st. patty's day.
email: cutekipepeo(at)gmail(dot)com

Average Quilter said...

I love seeing all the trees budding out. It didn't take long for them to leaf out

Liz said...

I can tell it's spring around here because the flowers are popping up outside my parents' house. And the temperature hit 80 this past weekend!

Susan said...

Tulips are popping up!

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Peggy said...

My tulips are popping up now. It must be spring. Thanks for the giveaway.

Unknown said...

Snowdrops on the hedges where we live, they are just so lovely but don't last long :)

Unknown said...

I am a new follower, love your blog, thank you for a chance to win :)

Anonymous said...

I am a new follower and have dowloaded the stichery pattern that you have offered. I am now going to enter your giveway.

Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

You have the cutest tape measure bag I have ever seen. I bet you that all of us want this. Who wouldn't? It would be the talk of the town and envy for everyone that saw this bag with ME. I have been following your blog so I can keep an eye on the progress on the 365 Quilt Blocks. I have seen a robin and have noticed that my tulips are sprouting. Spring is here and that bag is so needed - maybe shopping or an Easter Egg hunt so I can show off even more. The Blog Hop Party has been fun and I just want to extend my thanks for your participation and such an awesome giveaway.

Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net

BizyStitches said...

We just moved into our home 5 months ago so it has been so much fun watching different things pop out of the ground. So far we have daffodils blooming and tulip leaves have come up.

Dresden Quilter said...

I have heard a lot of birds and seen a lot of squirrels. I am waiting for the tulips to arrive.

Bonnie58 said...

I saw our first crocus the other day. and the tulips are arriving in the stores - also Spring gardenscape is this weekend.. yay

Bonnie58 said...

i am a new follower. thanks for the opportunity

Sharon said...

First sign of spring ... shorts!

Sharon said...

just became a follower

Sara said...

Lovely giveaway - I have seen a little robin in my courtyard...

nhsarab at yaboo dot com

Jan said...

Spring is here because I have violets blooming in the courtyard in front of my house here in northern Texas. They have been blooming since February! Thanks for letting me enter your most generous give-away!

Donna Joy said...

I have seen a ladybug, that must be a sign of spring. Thanks for such a lovely giveaway.

Jamie P said...

I am an avid follower--checking daily for all your fun new projects!!

Jamie P said...

Spring--I had to water my plants OUTSIDE yesterday--my clematis were growing in the pots in the garage!! Crazy year!

Margaret said...

The first sign of spring was bloom of the one daffodil I have in my garden.

sandyb said...

We have had many signs of spring - robins - the pheobes are back - the chipmunks are out - it just seems so good to hear the birds first thing in the morning on my walk instead of just crows talking!

Thank you for this great giveaway.

sandyb720 at gmail dot com

sandyb said...

I am a new follower :)

crafter1953 said...

Hi, I saw all kinds of spring flowers in the field where I walk my dogs and now that it has warmed up early the frogs are already swimming in the pond. That is a wonderful giveaway you have. It would be nice to win but best of luck to us all.

crafter1953 said...

Hi, Happy Spring and I am a follower.

Bright Angel said...

The first sign of Spring I have noticed this year actually happened today. The birds were singing. Now if the weather would warm up a tiny bit I would be happy! :) Thanks for the chance to win. :)

Cherilyn said...

The first sign of spring in my yard were the cute little crocuses blooming. Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

Cherilyn said...

I am a new follower! I love the "I am a Child of God" Stitchery! Thanks for sharing the link!

Deb said...

Thanks for such a fabulous giveaway! It's been warmer than usual here, but the other day we went hiking and the running stream we walked past really got me thinking it was spring. Oh, and we found one lonely crocus in our yard yesterday...no idea where it came from, but it sure is welcome!

Mystica said...

Thank you for a most generous, ginormous giveaway.

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Debi said...

The first sign of spring are the bluebonnets blooming.

Debi said...

I am also a follower!

diane said...

Hearing robins in our yard and seeing little rabbits in our yard are the first signs of spring that we've seen. I can't wait for it! Thanks for the great giveaway!

diane said...

I'm a new follower!

Katie said...

Yeah for this warm MN winter. Lots of signs of spring around here. And finally some pre-April showers today. Love it.

SewLindaAnn said...

My first signs of Spring (aside from the pine pollen on my car every morning) was the budding of my Red Bud trees along with the Lorapetalum and Azaleas. Love the color combination to begin the season with. Lavender, Deep Rose, Hot Pink and White.

SewLindaAnn said...

New Follower here. Nice Daily Blessing, and it's cool to watch the live feed of where people are from.

Diann said...

The daffodils started coming up.

Diann said...

I am a new follower.stakini entrring

Nancy said...

I live in Phoenix and spring has been coming for a while now. It's really hard to see the transition, but I guess what I've really noticed is the flowers starting to bloom. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Karen said...

I have daffodils blooming and my star magnolia tree is starting to put on a show.

Karen said...

I'm also a follower of your blog.

Karen said...

The daffodils and tulips let me know Spring came very early to Texas!

Anonymous said...

The first sign of spring I saw was fabric that showed up on my door. It spoke spring to me because of all the bright colors :)

Thanks for this giveaway !

Jan said...

My first sign was my pussy willows blooming.

whistlebet57 said...

I love and have seen my tiny daffodiles comming up as a first sign of spring

whistlebet57 said...

I am a new follower.

Heather said...

The first sign of spring every year for me is when the 2 geese that live in our pond return and start fussing about the area making their nest. Thanks for the very generous giveaway!

Jacqueline said...

Wow what a generous give a way. First sign of Spring here - crocus.. pretty little purple/white flowers.

thanks so much for a chance.

Jacqueline said...

I am a new follower.

Thanks

jleibfried@aol.com

Kay said...

I saw my first robin two weeks ago, my tulips are starting to pop out of the ground

rockgranny said...

I'm a new follower

rockgranny said...

First sign of Spring were snowdrops in my garden

Annette said...

The first sign of Spring for me was not having to wear my coat anymore. It is gorgeous out there and I'm loving it.

Annette said...

I love your blog and I'm a follower.

Melissa Corry said...

I was so happy to see a few flower buds in the front year this morning!! Love it!!

MoeWest said...

Spring is just starting here and the birds are building nests. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

Delores said...

What a very generous giveaway!! Signs of spring abound on Vancouver Island, crocuses, snowdrops are blooming and daffs and tulips are pushing up out of the ground. Now, if it would just stop rainy, it would feel like spring.
Love to win!

Unknown said...

I have seen geese on their way north. eautiful prize.

Diane said...

My jonquils have been out for 2 weeks now. Thanks for the giveaway.

Sharmond said...

Wow! This is a wonderfully generous giveaway. I saw some lovely redbirds yesterday in the tree in my front yard. Thanks!

Janet said...

The first signs of spring here are the beautiful sunshine filled days and the snow melting off the highway. We still have a long way to go though. Thanks for a chance to win.

PJ said...

There are some tulips are getting ready to bloom and leaves coming.
Thanks for joining in the Blog Party Hop Giveaway.

PJ said...

I'm a new follower.

Crafty Friends said...

Flowers in my garden is a sign of spring, but we are in Fall/Autumn here in Australia - leaves are changing colour and the weather is cooling down.

quiltgrammy said...

I'm a new follower. Thanks for a great giveaway.

quiltgrammy said...

I seen a robin 2 weeks ago when I was out for a walk.

Unknown said...

In Alabama, we've had Spring for several weeks already. The bluebirds are a true sign here that Spring has arrived, along with the azalea bushes in full bloom.

Love your tape measure purse!
Your giveaways are incredibly nice. Hope to win! Thanks.

Unknown said...

First of all, I love your "I am a Child of God" pattern! It is darling! The first signs of spring I've seen are tulips starting to poke up through the ground! Unfortunately, it snowed again two days ago. :/ Hopefully, they'll make it!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great giveaway!!! :)

Unknown said...

I'm following you! :) What a GREAT giveaway!!! :)

Lee said...

Four weeks ago we saw some sandhill cranes that had migrated back to Mich. We knew spring was here! thanks!

Lee said...

i am a new follower too! thanks!!

Dara said...

I'm a new follower, thanks for the chance to win.

Dara said...

The first sign of spring for me was the beautiful lily blooming in the front yard. :) Thanks so much for the wonderful giveaway.

Karen Pior said...

Down in the southern hemisphere it is autumn so the trees are changing into their beautiful colours. cheers, Karen.

Sharon said...

So many robins are out. To me seeing them tells me spring has arrived.

Sharon said...
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Cath said...

That tape measure case is so cool! A different kind of cool is how I know we are heading into Autumn (Fall) here in Australia. The nights are closing in faster and it is cooler in the mornings!

Cleo said...

Unfortunatly here in South Africa summer is coming to an end... the sun is begining to get lazy in the mornings :(


thanks for the chance to with this amazing pack

cleo
south africa

cleo (AT) techgear.co.za

M-R Charbonneau said...

The first signs of spring here are the tulips and crocuses popping their stems out of the ground. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

Lisa C in GA. said...

I'm a new follower...what a wonderful giveaway...thanks!!!

Lisa C in GA. said...

My first sign of spring (did we even have a winter???) was the flowering of my plum and peach trees here in North Georgia. Love it - I can almost taste the already!

JudyCinNC said...

Thank you for this wonderful giveaway and opportunity. My Jonquils are all gone now, but they were the first sign of Spring here in NC. Judy C

LisaB said...

Spring has come super early to Massachusetts! The first sign of spring I saw was a crocus starting to pop up in the garden a while back!

LisaB said...

I am a new follower!

Kaye R said...

I have been happily stalking and following for a while now.....

Kaye R said...

Love your giveaway, we have moved into autumn here, which means temperatures have dropped from high thirties to low thirties and the mornings (6 am) are below 20c which is refreshing and far less draining.

Talin's Corner said...

Daffodils, crocus, hyacinths have all buded. I love all the colors.

Talin's Corner said...

I am a new follower.

Deb said...

I'd say the first sign i saw was my little grape hyacinths popping up! I just love spring flowers.

Mary Marcotte said...

The first sign of spring here (for me, at least) are the grape hyacinths that are already finished, but that's okay--the azaleas are bursting! Thanks for participating in the blog hop party. You have fabulous prizes!

Mary Marcotte said...

I'm a follower. Thanks again!

Cassandra said...

Wow! What a generous giveaway. Thanks for providing the opportunity to win!

First sign of spring... I'm in Phoenix Arizona, and I have to be honest. It's always warm enough around Feb to not notice exactly when spring comes. I would say probably the first sign that makes me aware of spring is the increased time my kitty wants to spend out on the porch! When it warms up, he's begging to go outside and observe the world from the safety of our patio. Such a ham! ;)

tpott said...

I'm a follower! Yay! ;-> Toni Anne

tpott said...

It's been warmer than usual all winter but, this morning I woke up to the birds whistling. Welcome Spring! Also my Hosta's are coming up.;-> Toni Anne

Janet said...

We just saw a robin Saturday! Love Spring!!

Janet said...

I'm a new follower. This is a wonderful give away.

tubakk said...

At least the snow is gone here in Norway. And I saw some small white flowers the other day, don't know their name in English. Happy afternoon!

Fleurette said...

Cooler early morning, the leaves are starting to change colour and drop but it still feels like summer. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

Helen @vintageglorybox on Insta and FB said...

Heading into Autumn here.. And it is a sure sign we are going that way when my chooks start moulting and going off the lay ;)

Thanks for a great giveaway, I adore the purse--so cute!!

Helen @vintageglorybox on Insta and FB said...

I am a brand new follower--thanks again!

Anne said...

Wow, Kristen, that's a fabulous giveaway! The first sign of spring I spotted was the exquisite blooms on my "Star of Bethlehem" plant. This plant was given to me years ago my a dear friend. She has since passed away, but I always think about her when my plant blooms.

Anne said...

I am already a follower.

Mike and Jen said...

For us here in Vegas, spring means wind! We've had some pretty fierce winds lately!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

The first sign of spring appeared a few weeks ago - my daffodils started blooming. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your wonderful giveaway!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

I am a brand new follower :)

Laine said...

We are having a very warm spring here and the tulips are blooming. We also have been watching the birds build next in the birdhouses.

lsandes@comcast.net

Nancy R. said...

The first sign of Spring I saw were the Jonquils and the Dogwood trees blooming. Thanks!
nrowe0203@yahoo.com

Nancy R. said...

I'm a new follower. Thanks!
nrowe0203@yahoo.com

Muffin Cookies! said...

I'm a new follower and my first sign of spring was my daughter picked the first of my bulbs to bloom for me. I thanked her and explained that we need to leave the rest in the ground for everyone else to enjoy!

ikkinlala said...

The first sign of spring here was red-winged blackbirds in the swamp.

Karen Propes said...

First sign of spring was the birds chirping outside and the flowering trees. THanks for great giveway
ncjeepster@aol.com

Karen Propes said...

New follower so glad I found you!
ncjeepster@aol.com

Maria Kievit said...

I am a follower of your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.

Maria Kievit said...

I see spring coming up in January already, when Hubby starts filling the greenhouse we own with seedlings, and plants! Love to watch it grow, knowing that our spring season is not too far away. Thanks for the giveaway.

jqluo said...

I think the flowers in my garden is blooming! Thanks.

jqluo said...

I follow you

Nancy Sue said...

Grass stains on my 4 yr old son's pants. Yep, Spring has sprung here in Maryland!

Nancy Sue said...

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

Anonymous said...

We have just entered Autumn and I drove into the driveway of my mother's home just the other day and all the plain trees were getting ready to undress for winter (they blush with embarrassment first in Autumn) but my favorite time is always Spring and that is because they all get brand new wardrobes of fresh clothes. They look so good in green! I love your Grandmother's flower garden hexies and thank-you for some fun!
toni-anne:) grace(at)amnet(dot)net(dot)au

Anonymous said...

I am subscribed to your posts is that ok? Thanks again!
toni-anne:) grace(at)amnet(dot)net(dot)au

enbartlett said...

Hmmm... spring came so early this year. I think it was robins first followed by daffodils.

barb said...

The first sign of spring was Easter flowers. thank you for the best giveaway

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