Thursday, August 19, 2010

Birthday Gift- FABRIC

ReannaLily Designs is throwing a blog birthday party! Look for a gift give-away each day this week. The contests will be open until Monday the 23rd. On the 23rd (5pm Central Time) I will draw a winner from each day and post the lucky names. Good luck and thanks for coming to the party!

There's only two more days left in the blog birthday party!

I am so fortunate to have today's birthday gift sponsor be my friend and local quilt guild buddy, Jackie Clark. I met Jackie on the very first guild meeting I attended. Guild meeting was on the second day I lived in Wichita. {I'm a girl with priorities...} Our local guild has over 800 members. In fact, its so big that they have two separate meetings, with attendance at both around 300+ members. Its an insane turn out. She saved me from a sea of lonely. That size guild is one where you can definitely get lost. Thanks for not letting me get lost, Jackie.


So not only is she a friend in the guild, but she's a fabric designer for Benartex and she owns her own pattern company, Jackie Clark Designs. Her style is very soft and peaceful, and geared towards babies. I was fortunate enough to work with Jackie's fabrics for the cover of Baby's Boxes (RD2-012)
Jackie has generously donated 8 HALF YARD CUTS from her line. These fabrics are from her girl pallet, In The Nest, and boy pallet, Baby Business.

She has also donated 2 patterns from Jackie Clark Designs. The two titles are Sleepy Bags and {Little Flower} Pocket Top. You may have recently seen the cover of the Pocket Top pattern on the back of the Fons and Porter Baby Quilts Magazine.

To enter to win today's prize, simply leave a comment telling me if you make quilts for baby gifts.

Enter again by blogging about the birthday party, posting on Facebook or tweeting. Come back and comment again.

Enter again by being a subscriber to this blog.
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150 comments:

Dresden Quilter said...

My favourite quilts to make are baby quilts. The fabric is beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.

Dresden Quilter said...

I am a follower.

Jocelyn said...

I do make baby quilts. I love to make them for shower gifts. I love to work with the soft creamy colors.

Jocelyn said...

And I am already a follower :-)

Leigh said...

I have only made one baby quilt, because I don't know anyone having a baby! Come on friends, have some babies! But I enjoyed it and these fabrics are so cute!

Leigh said...

I will always follow you Jen!

Leigh said...

Always on Facebook my friend!

Sherry said...

I love doing baby quilts seeing there easier to finish them because of the size.

Sherry said...

Yes I love followering your web.

Staci said...

I'm a follower!

Staci said...

I love to make quilts for baby gifts! Baby quilts are like 'comfort food' (comfort quilting?) The fabrics are great and since they are small they are good opportunities to try new things. I keep a little stack of quilts on hand. Right now I need to make some girlie quilts, as I only have one left!

allsewnup said...

There have been and will be a nmber of babies in and around our family this year. It's so much fun making baby quilts.

Carolyn

allsewnup said...

I'm a follower.

Carolyn

Vals Quilting said...

I do love to make baby quilts, I've added you to my fav blogs to read, and the colours are FAB
Valerie
http://www.pastimesonline.ca/vals-quilting/

boomngrannie said...

I just love Jackie's materials. I would love to win one of those. We are having some new babies in the fam this next couple of weeks.

Anonymous said...

I love to make quilts, for gifts. I love to give them for births and weddings

Anonymous said...

I follow your blog

Dionaea said...

Happy Birthday and best wishes.

I would love to win some lovely fabrics :)

I am a patchwork and quilter aprendice, but making a baby quilt is in the plans and upcoming projects. :)

Dionaea said...

Oh, i also follow your blog :)

Angela said...

I definitely make baby quilts as gifts. I've made at least ten...more than that I'm sure. I love making that size of a quilt! And those patterns look adorable. I have a little girl who needs her mama to start making her some special clothes!

Angela said...

I blogged about your giveaway!

http://cuttopieces.blogspot.com/2010/08/oh-another-giveaway-from-someone-to.html

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

Do I make baby quilts for gifts, YES!! It sure has been awhile since I've been to a baby shower but I'm more than ready to start for the grandbaby hope chest :)

Smiles,
Kelly

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

I subscribed by feedburner....so I guess that means I'm a follower :)

Thanks, I love both lines of fabric....so sweet. I only wish I could just hold the baby in the photo for a few hours. It helps the soul remember what is truly important in life :)

Kelly

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

Alrighty then, now I'm going to blog about your giveaway. But you have to promise to mix my entries up in the bowl because I entered three times in a row!!! LOL

Hugs,
Kelly

free indeed said...

I make more baby quilts than anything else it seems...grandbabies coming from everywhere (10 so far), and all their friends having babies as well! My next baby quilt will be a bow tie quilt. THose fabs would be lovely!

free indeed said...

email subscriber

Gene Black said...

I am planning to make some small quilts for two co-workers who are both expecting little boys.
These are the first 2 babies in my life since I started quilting.

Sandy said...

I just made 2 quilts for a set of twinds...who are doing great! even tho they were very very early....and have been making pillowcases for children with cancer....these fabrics are lovely. Read about this at IHAN, happy birthday! ....thanks for the chance for these fabrics, Sandy

Brenda said...

well, I'm out of the demographic because my friends are done having babies, but I do make baby quilts and give them away to the local children's hospital for preemies and foster babies. so I guess those are baby gifts, right? that's lovely fabric.

♥Duff said...

Oh do make baby quilts! It's gotten so bad that relatives call me months ahead of the shower to give me time to make one. And truly, they are my favorite because the fabrics are so sweet!
I'd be ever so happy to make one with Jackie Clark fabrics, or perhaps the JUNK bag for me if I can't bear to part with them!!

♥Duff said...

I'm following you via google reader
♥Duff

Just JaiCi's Crafts said...

just LOVE it!! I love making baby quilts as gifts - that's always my first choice...

Unknown said...

I love making baby quilts for gifts! They don't take nearly as long as the bigger ones either!

Unknown said...

I am a follower

Unknown said...

I blogged about the giveaway

Robin C said...

My favorite quilts are baby quilts. They are so fun and this fabric is just perfect.

Sheila said...

I sure do make baby quilts, and that fabric will make a fabulous quilt! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

WandaFish said...

I've just made my first baby playmat with a little quilting and am now planning several baby quilts as there seem to be babies arriving all around me :)
Happy blog birthday and thanks for the giveaway - lovely prizes!

Willa said...

Have not made any baby quilts but would like to give it a try!

The fabric is sweet.

Unknown said...

Love your blog. I am now a follower.

Joanne Lendaro said...

Love the baby quilts!! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Baby quilts are being sewn as soon as the word BABY is out of the bag! Love making and giving them!

PaTcHwOrK jEnN said...

I have made one baby quilt for a friend need to finish it still, she is due with the next baby in the upcoming weeks...LOL! Guess it is time I finish it.

PaTcHwOrK jEnN said...

I just became a follower.

sy said...

i have not made quilts before, baby quilts would be where i start from, i want to make baby quilts for my friends's babies and my little cousins.
songyueyu at gmail

sy said...

i subscribe to your blog on google reader.

sy said...

i tweeted http://twitter.com/syytta/status/21605320266

Tracey said...

I LOVE making baby quilts! My cousin had twins last year (boy and a girl) and I made them matching quilts in different colors.

Barb said...

I love making baby quilts! They are beautiful and quick and easy. Thanks for the great chance to win.

Jackie said...

I make quilts as baby gifts, for close friends.

Katrina said...

I love making quilts for babies, in fact it's my favorite time to make quilts! It helps ease my excitement...

Bellgirl said...

I do make quilts for babies! I'm making a caterpillar one at the moment.

Bellgirl said...

I am a follower too!

Anonymous said...

I've made baby quilts for all our grandchildren, and will be whipping up another this next spring!!! Would LOVE to win your generous prize!

B. said...

I do. Infact I make them for newborns in a near by NICU. Www.thegraciejaneproject.blogspot.com

Dana Gaffney said...

I love to make baby quilts. It's my favorite gift if I think the person will appreciate it. I also make baby quilts for charity.

Dana Gaffney said...

I have subcribed.

Tong said...

I haven't made a quilt as a baby gift yet, but I've definitely been hoarding fabrics for just this reason! I think they are the perfect gift to welcome a little person!

Tong said...

Just tweeted the giveaway http://twitter.com/tingtongnthings/status/21608980800

Tong said...

I already follow the blog!

BeachQuilter said...

I'm a follower!

BeachQuilter said...

I love making baby quilts, I'm hoping for another grandchild to spoil!

sandyandcosmo said...

I love making baby quilts! My youngest son and his wife are expecting so I'm sure there are many more baby quilts in my future!

Bellgirl said...

And I've blogged about your giveaway here: http://quarterinchfeet.blogspot.com/2010/08/reannalily-giveaway.html

Kyra said...

I do make quilts for baby gifts! In fact, I have three currently in various stages of doneness. Thanks for the chance to win!

Gene Black said...

I blogged it at http://artbygene.blogspot.com/2010/08/celebrate-birthday-party.html

Gene Black said...

I am also following!

Goosegirl said...

I just subscribed to the blog via email. Thank you for the chance to win and happy anniversary!

Goosegirl said...

I am a new quilter. I have made lots of baby blankets but not many quilts. But I am helping my daughters quilt baby blankets. I would love to win this. Thank you.

Kelly said...

I have never made a quilt, but would like to try one. They would make really nice shower gifts!

Kelly said...

I became a subscriber through Bloglines! Thanks for the giveaway!

Kelly said...

I share your link and birthday post on facebook. Please enter me again!

www.welovequilting.com said...

My Wife Chris and I make Baby Quilts along with large quilts. We have 3 in the process for family members. I like to make them. They are fast and easy.
Gary Wheeler
(Male Quilter)

www.welovequilting.com said...

My Wife is going to blog about the give a way on www.welovequilting.com/blog She is the computer person in the family. I just cut and sew and quilt.


Gary Wheeler
gwheeler0217@aol.com

www.welovequilting.com said...

Check out the cool graphics my wife put on her blog about your party... give a way.

TOOO COOOL
Thanks for this great give a way.
Gary Wheeler
gwheeler0217@aol.com
www.welovequilting.com/blog

D'Anne said...

I'm a follower!

D'Anne said...

I love to give quilts. I think it is such a great personel gift and you really can't go wrong giving one!

www.welovequilting.com said...

You are on our facebook.. Gary

www.welovequilting.com said...

You are on our facebook.. Gary Wheeler
www.welovequilting.com/blog

gwheeler0217@aol.com

Anya said...

Oh yes, I make baby quilts a lot! Thanks for the chance!

Tangos Treasures said...

Happy birthday!
Yes I make quilts for baby gifts.

Tangos Treasures said...

http://twitter.com/tango340
I tweeted, it's my first one. So not really sure how to get it here??

Anonymous said...

Yes, I make quilts as baby gifts. I don't often have the opportunity, but when I do, they are usually something outside the box.

Anonymous said...

I love to make and give baby quilts. This birthday gift would be a lovely addition to my quilt adventures.

Anonymous said...

I am a follower.

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Barbara said...

Sadly, I haven't made any baby quilts since I'm not in a group that is having babies (too old). HowEVER, my son got married last year to his long-time sweety, and so I'm hoping I'll be making baby quilts soon!

www.welovequilting.com said...

We just tweeted.
Gary Wheeler
GWheeler0217@aol.com
www.welovequilting.com/blog

Sequana said...

I make baby quilts mostly for Project Linus. The babies in my family and circle of friends have mostly grown up!

Funny how they do that. *S*

carol said...

I have made three baby quilts so far. All three baby quilts were made for special family babies with much love.

Sherry said...

Oh, yes! I make baby quilts. And husband is FINALLY at the age of 74 about to become grandpa for the very first time...in November AND again in January! So I have even more baby quilts to make.

Sherry said...

I have blogged about your giveaway on my blog

Vesuviusmama said...

I certainly do make baby quilts. In fact, there is one wrapped on my counter waiting to be mailed tomorrow to a new babe due to join us next week. At least half the quilts I have made are for babies or toddlers. Thanks for the chance to win!

DebrafromMD said...

Such pretty fabrics! I make baby quilts for local charities but I am also hoping for more grandchildren in the future.

lisa said...

happy B-log-irth-day! lovely give aways!

lisa said...

I just clicked "follow" for you too!!

MoeWest said...

I like making baby quilts. It's a good size for quilting on a regular machine.

MoeWest said...

I'm following via feedburner. I couldn't get the Google Reader one to work. Thanks for the giveaway.

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

I make gifts of baby quilts, in fact~ I have two new grand babies due this fall, a boy and a girl!

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

I'm following...

SheilaC said...

I have started making baby quilt for :future: grandkids...... my kids will have some one day!

Thanks for the give away and Happy Birthday!

SheilaC

Quilting_Chris said...

I have made baby quilts for the new ones in our families, nieces and nephews, no grands. The neighbors kids have all gotten quilts too. I like the size and the fabrics are too cute. Binkie patrol gets a lot of donations.

Kim said...

I love making baby quilts. They are fast and fun.

Lisa Bee said...

I've made several baby quilts. I have a bunch more planned because I know a lot of pregnant people!

webmailaddress2 said...

Although I never have made baby quilts, I love the idea!

webmailaddress2 said...

I also follow via google reader.

esquiltingpassion said...

My first baby quilt was really for my grandson.

Jen said...

Baby quilts are the best! They're small, cheerful, and so soft and cuddly! Thanks for the giveaway!

Jen said...

I'm a new follower!

Doina said...

I love making baby quilts as gifts! Thanks for the giveaway!

Bev C said...

Oh that material is so beautiful. Glad your dear friend helped you feel welcome at the quilt meeting. Happy days.
Bev.xoxo

nanotchka said...

I love making baby quilts for gifts. Nothing gets a baby started off right better than a quilt of their own!

szkornelia said...

Very nice quilts. I would be happy to make baby quilts from these fabrics.

elena said...

Love baby quilts I just finished and delivered one for my workmate she had been grandma for the first time. She didn't know I was making a quilt for her baby it was a great surprise and she loved it! You can see pics on my flickr.
Thanks for this chance to win those fabrics are so sweet

elena said...

I'm a follower too!

Karen said...

The very first quilt I ever made was a baby quilt for my niece. I was hand appliqued and quilted. I constantly threaten her that if she doesn't take care of it, I'm taking it back! Since then I've made several baby quilts (they're smaller!) Thanks for the giveawaw.

PattiKake Quilts said...

The first gift quilt I made was for a friend's baby & used minkee fabric for the backing. Oh so soft and cuddly!

craftytammie said...

i love to make baby quilts! i usually just do patchwork, but i'm hoping to make my first pinwheel quilt soon!

craftytammie said...

i'm a follower!

craftytammie said...

i blogged your party! htpp://craftytammie.blogspot.com

allsewnup said...

You're in my sidebar.

Carolyn

Jaedyn said...

I haven't attempted my first quilt yet, but I have a bag of baby clothes next to my sewing machine... I'm planning on cutting them into squares and making a memory quilt from them. :) Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I'm expecting my second baby in January and am thinking nursery items.

Lindsey
ladyufshalott at yahoo dot com

Stephanie said...

I haven't yet...just minis. I'm waiting for the next niece or nephew!

trudys_person said...

I do make baby quilts as gifts, but I'm at a point in my life where nobody is having babies - the babies are all growing up! But I do have completed boy and girl tops in my closet for the next babies that arrive ... Thank you for the giveaway!

quiltmom anna said...

I do make baby quilts for friends and relatives. I have made many what I call baby wraps- they are 4 clover leaf in shape and are great for a play mat or to wrap the baby up in their car seat.
The baby fabrics look fabulous.
Regards from a western Canadian quilter,
Anna

quiltmom anna said...

I am a subscriber to your blog.
Regards, Anna

Kim said...

I am a subscriber.

Marcia W. said...

I am learning how to make baby quilts from an expert - my mother. We have two great grands that are due late this year. So, I want to make two baby quilts. Winning this fabric would give me a head start, and keep me from agonzing over what pattern to make. Thank you for this giveaway.

Marcia W. said...

I am a subscriber to your blog via email.

Unknown said...

Not too many babies in our family right now, but for the one that did come along in the past year I made a cute baby quilt for him. I'm sure in the not so far future there will be more baby quilts to make.

sandra said...

I love making baby quilts and now I do it mostly for charity because my babies are grown up but that doesn't mean I have stopped.

sandra said...

Hi again I am a member of your blog.

Kathryn said...

I haven't had to make baby quilts yet because my family is currently in the HS and college graduation years. Someday soon. Kathie L in Allentown

Elizabeth said...

Wow! Those fabrics are so beautiful! Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday giveaway!

Do I make quilts for baby gifts? Only for babies with very special moms or dads. I'm in the middle of putting one together for my brother and his wife for their second baby.

Crossing my fingers!

xo -E

Khris said...

OMG how cute are those owls...I would make a baby quilt if I had a baby to give it to..that doesn't happen often though "yet". Hugs Khris

Unknown said...

No but I would love to make one for my new baby girl! I have made your mini quilt lovey but haven't given any away yet.

Unknown said...

I follow your blog.

Amy said...

I love making childrens/baby quilts for project linus.I do not know alot of people having babies..so Linus gets most.

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Cloudmom said...

Love your quilt photos...they are so inspiring.

Shirley said...

Yes I do make baby quilts and those fabrics are just the thing to make some really gorgeous ones! Thanks for the giveaway!!

stacy said...

I love Jackie's designs and fabrics - and boy fabrics are so hard to find! In fact, I have a friend with a little boy who is in dire need of some new bibs... crossing my fingers I win!

Beth said...

I make quilts to give to babies, toddlers, teens,tweens, adults,anyone1

Mary said...

I have a baby quilt sweat shop going in my sewing room at this very moment, ha! Finished 4 quilt tops for crib quilts, have backings for all made, and bindings made for all three. Making 2 labels today, running out for some quilting thread in variegated colors to match the first 2, then pin baste and quilt. Great nephew due in December, granddaughter due in January, and 2 extra tops for the next babies whoever that may be.

Sewgirl said...

I love making baby quilts for gifts. They are usually smaller than most quilts I make, are quick to get done, but make a big impression on the new parents. I am always looking for creative ideas that are impressive, but easy. Thanks for the giveaway.

Wendy said...

I enjoy making baby quilts for gifts... practicing up for when I get my own grandchildren :)

love.sewn said...

baby quilts are so easy to make and such a great way to personalize a gift. your giveaway fabrics are so precious! thanks so much!

love.sewn said...

and im a subscriber on google reader.

Njeri said...

quilts are lovely thoughtful baby gifts