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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Strings and things plus GIVEAWAY!!

I've mostly completed my first string quilt utilizing the bonus hsts from my 1930s Licorice Allsorts quilt I made while in Sunriver last month.  Those of you who follow Bonnie's blog will know what the bonus hsts concept is.  Suffice to say that I made an entire other quilt using the scraps from the first quilt! Yes, it took a bit of time but I have very little leftover now.


I still want to add borders and am a little undecided as to what I'm going to do. I don't have very many strings left but I intend to use them up!!!

GIVEAWAY!!!
I recently purchased a pair of Gingher Featherweight Thread Snips and realized I already had a pair! DUH... I used them once before I made the discovery. So I'd like to give them to someone who uses these type of snips.  Send me your name and email and I'll draw a winner Sunday evening.  DH and I are heading to Chicago and Wisconsin to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary stopping at breweries and QUILT SHOPS!!! WOOHOO. I'll be back Sunday afternoon.

Hope you all have a great sewing and walking weekend!!
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32 comments:

  1. JeanneAugust 18, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Do you really think it needs borders? Looks good to me just the way it is. Use some of the left overs on the back.
    I have never tried using thread snips, but would like to give them a try.
    Have a great holiday and let us know what great quilt shops you saw along the way. Congratulations on making it 34 years!!!!
    jlgrabowski@gmail.com

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  2. Janet O.August 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Congrats on the anniversary. We just celebrated our 33rd in June!
    I love the way black backgrounds set off scrappy quilts. Those stars just sparkle. This quilt is so fun!
    Count me in on the giveaway. I can't find my snips!

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  3. julieQAugust 19, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Yes, I am very familiar with bonus triangles!! I really like your string piecing...wonderful! I would love to be in on the giveaway, thank you for doing it!

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  4. sosarahsewAugust 19, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    It is obvious that retirement agrees with you from the looks of your projects. Way to go!! And congratulations on your anniversary. Thanks for the chance in the giveaway - those snips are perfect for the traveling supplies when I am away from home sewing.

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  5. Lori LAugust 19, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Ijust love the way the black sets off the "stripes" on your quilt. It is gorgious. I would love to win the thread snips, as I had never seen them in any of the shops I go to. Googled them to see just what we are talking bout. They would make a wonderful addition to my travel sewing kit. Nice and compact. Enjoy your weekend in my home state of WI.

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  6. Impera MagnaAugust 19, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Hope you have a lovely anniversary trip... congratulations on 34 yrs together!

    Love your quilt... have no suggestions about a border b/c I think it looks great "as is"...

    I've not used the snips before but would love to try them out as well as give them a good home! So sweet of you to do a give-away with your duplicate pair!

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  7. Bonnie K. HunterAugust 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I agree! I don't think the quilt needs borders either! It turned out just lovely, Randy! Great job!

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  8. MarjAugust 19, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    I think the quilt looks great just the way it is pictured.
    Please put me in the drawing for the thread snips, I lot my favorite ones somewhere in my sewing room. Thanks

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  9. MaryAnnAugust 19, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Stunning quilt. It looks finished to me. I would love a chance to try the snips, thanks.

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  10. KristieAugust 19, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Lovely quilt! Those fabrics really "pop" next to that black!

    Please put me in the drawing for your snips! Can't find mine anymore and I think my 9yr old has taken them off, he is always trying to use them for something.
    Kristie

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  11. Barbara JAugust 19, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    IMHO a border would frame up all the busy-ness that's going on in the quilt.

    Please put my name in the hat! I use snips a LOT for garment sewing and have recently been thinking of getting a better pair. Ginghers are the best!

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  12. qltmom9August 19, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Ooo...I have an old pair of cheapo snips, I would delight in a REAL pair! Thank you for the chance.

    I ~love~ that quilt!

    Lucy~

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  13. LoriAugust 19, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Lookin' good Randy!! Happy Anniversary!

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  14. Melissa LabellaAugust 19, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    So pretty. I love the black and agree that it looks great without borders. I'd love a chance at the snips so here is my email: mmlabella@me.com

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  15. PDXPamAugust 19, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Have a great anniversary trip.

    I love that quilt, it looks great as is. Love the way the black really sets off the blocks.

    Thanks for the great giveaway too, I could use snips like that.

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  16. I Quilt for FunAugust 19, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    what a great giveaway and I definitely don't have a pair. Love Gingher.

    I too will be in WI this weekend but will be seeing our little grandson and that's even better than a quilt shop, I think!

    Thanks, Jan

    iquiltforfun.blogspot.com

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  17. kynomiAugust 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Love your quilt. Enjoy your anniversary getaway, and just send me the snips when you get back (lol).

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  18. JenniferAugust 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Unless you need the quilt to be bigger, I'd think it's great the way it is. Ya know, I've run across that a lot lately - a near panicky "where are the borders - you have to have borders" type response. Sometimes borders just don't add to the "flavor" of the quilt.
    And CONGRATS on your anniversary! That's awesome!

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  19. Quilt MonkeyAugust 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I think the black finishes it up nicely! You've got a good balance and another border might make it a little too busy. I'd love to be in the drawing for the snips!

    Kathy Henderson
    kvparham@yahoo.com

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  20. JustPamAugust 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Happy anniversary! Love the quilt. Have fun on your road trip with hubby.

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  21. SandieAugust 19, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Still collecting my 30's repro's and assorted BOB's to make my own "Licorice Allsorts" That has been amy quilt show treat for about the last 6 years, a few 30's FQ's for my collection. Just love what you did with your "bonus" HST's! Makes me want to get busy on my own! Hope to have a chance at winning those Thread snips too! Just in case I do the email is: sandiemackintosh@yahoo.com Thanks for testing them out to make sure they work okay for me!

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  22. Frog QuilterAugust 19, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I can always use another pair of scissors... My cats seem to hide them LOL.

    LOVE the quilt. It's SO PRETTY....

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  23. KimAugust 19, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I love the quilt just as it is & would love to be able to make one myself...as soon as I finish up a few more UFOs. And I would love to have the snips as I've been admiring a friend's, but can't find some nearby. psouthwell@peoplepc.com

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  24. BethAugust 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    The strings quilt looks awesome just the way it is. I have some snips, just wanted to letr you know how great that quilt is! Happy Anniversary.

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  25. LauraAugust 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Your quilt is lovely - it makes me think of twinkly lights. And, it is so cool to use "leftovers" to create another unique work of art. :-) Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! Laura

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  26. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    thank you for the chance to win the snips. I love the bonus quilt..worth the extra effort of working with the leftovers. Great! Michele G

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  27. antique quilterAugust 20, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Love the quilt just the way it is.
    I use my snips all the time problem is mine are dull now! would love to win a new pair. Have fun in Chicago Ijust returned today from that area dropping my DD off at college. Great weather!
    Happy Anny!
    Thanks
    Kathie

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  28. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    The quilt is beautiful!

    I would put those snips to good use!

    Happy Anniversary and may you be blessed with many more!

    Frances in RI
    frances@robsonclan.net

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  29. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Love the look of the quilt. I have not tried a string quilt yet but think I will save a picture of yours for inspiration. Enjoy your anniversary holiday. Jan jjturnley@yahoo.com

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  30. quiltmom annaAugust 21, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    what a nice pair of snips that you are sharing in your giveaway. Someone is going to be very happy when you draw their name. Thanks for the chance to win such a fine tool.
    Happy Anniversary to you and your Husband. May you enjoy many more happy years together. I hope you had a fun trip and saw some terrific things in the quilt stores.
    Your quilt is lovely- lots of beautiful fabrics and a very nice design.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  31. doniAugust 21, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Oh, thread snips!! Love them, and no pair right now. Funny story - no matter how late or how lazy you are - do not use these to snip a toenail! Enough said - thank goodness they were only cheap ones. I'm thinking a warning posted on the snips would be wise!!

    doni @ Oregon coast

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  32. Me and My StitchesAugust 22, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Love the quilt without the borders. I am wondering...do you really think breweries and quilt shops are a good mix? You might come home with some mighty ugly fabric (cuz you know everything looks better when your drunk!)

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