By Stephie, on Monday 12th April, 2010 at 14:55 pm
GIVEAWAY DATE EXTENDED – THE DRAW WILL NOW BE MADE AT MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY 21st APRIL, just leave a comment to enter!
(The draw will be made on Thursday 22nd and the winner announced on Friday 23rd)
‘Giveaway ‘is when you give something lovely to one of your special readers isn’t it? Just checking, ‘cos I’m new to this you know! This blog is four years old on Friday and this is the first wee giveaway I’ve done. That’s for several reasons: 1. I’ve never had enough readers to make it worthwhile (Less than 5? Erm, maybe that hasn’t changed, but the quality of reader definitely has!!); 2. I never thought anyone would be even remotely interested in what i make! But you, lovely reader/s (!), have persuaded me otherwise! And I really do think I should honour loyalty, as it’s something I truly value. It makes me feel all warm inside when I realise that I have a regular reader or two.
So what shall I give? Well, I thought this:
 I called this one 'Curves', I thought that was original too!  It's a striking fabric this one isn't it? I love the colour, it makes me think of all things warm. I’ve had some very positive comments about this cushion (pillow to our American friends), so I thought it would be ideal to get the ball rolling. As you might remember it’s machine pieced and hand quilted. There are some Amy Butler and Kaffe Fassett fabrics included, along with the odd bit of Moda, so it’s 100% cotton (with 100% polyester wadding) and easily washable. It will fit a 16″ cushion. I’ll send just the cover, as it seems a bit mad to try and fit the inner in the post box too.
 All folded up and ready to be packaged for you! So what do you have to do to win it? Well, I thought long and hard about this (he, he) and came up with the idea that you could tell me what you think is the best bit about this blog (hopefully there’ll be something!). Just leave your thoughts and your name in a comment and you’ll be entered into the draw, woohoo! I’ll make the draw on Monday 19th Thursday 22nd April at midnight!, so don’t forget – and feel free to spread the word too.
Inspired by Jo at Bearpaw, who’s celebrating her 50th post with a fantastic giveaway this week, I thought I’d offer another prize too. So I’ll enter any readers that make a link to my cushion cover giveaway on their blog, into a separate draw for a second prize! I’m going to keep the prize a secret though, ‘cos I thought that would be fun too (not because I don’t know what it is yet, cheeky  ). I’ll drop a few tantalizing hints over the next few days to keep you guessing, so don’t forget to come back! Just leave a note in a comment to let me know that you’d like to be entered for the ‘mystery prize’ too, along with a link to your post. Such a great way to discover new blogs, thanks Jo, you’re a genius!
Love Stephie x
By Stephie, on Monday 29th March, 2010 at 23:42 pm
I did say I had a few things to show you! Being away for a couple of weeks makes me want to run full pelt at the catch-up and bombard you with all the things I’ve been up to. The more savvy blogger, on the other hand, would realise they had a good couple of week’s worth of posts and would spread them out slowly and generously, giving you time to digest them and wait with baited breath for the next one. They would also realise that if nothing exciting were to happen in the coming week or so they would still have something interesting to post. Not me. Oh, no. I’m just in one of those ‘rip all the presents open in one go’ kind of moods, hope that’s ok with you? You don’t really mind do you? Go on, say it’s ok, because I really want to show you this cushion I made from the scraps from the Saffron Field quilt. I think I like it!
I called this one 'Curves', I thought that was original. I machine pieced the patchwork and then rather randomly hand quilted it. Most of the fabrics on the front are Amy Butler, but the brown is from Moda. The bright orange margin and back are Kaffe Fassett; anyone would think I didn’t like fabrics from any other designers. But, this is not true 
It's a striking fabric this one isn't it? I love the colour, it makes me think of all things warm and fuzzy. It’s a pity this colourway doesn’t match any of the furnishings I have at home. (My home is such a coordinated haven. NOT.) I think I may put it aside for sale in a possible Etsy shop I may one day bring into being. I’m seriously thinking about it. Along with thinking about the possible allotment. And the possible Liberty quilt I want to make next. And, and, and! I should probably stop now shouldn’t I? You can wait for the post on drawings can’t you? A day or two at least. Well, ok, tomorrow then if you insist!
Night night for now
Stephie x
By Stephie, on Wednesday 10th March, 2010 at 13:28 pm
Something creative that is! Here’s just a few snaps, can’t stay long – should be getting on with it… Will be back later on though, I’ve got more running rambles to tell you about!
 This one's all about the squares  And a bit of colour  And is being basted ready for some hand quilting
By Stephie, on Monday 18th January, 2010 at 15:48 pm
You can probably tell that I’m a but excited by the completion of this belated Christmas present, I really love it! So, please forgive me if I’ve gone a bit overboard with the number of pictures; the quilt has gone now, so they’re all I have left! You might think I’d be a bit bereft or scratching around for something else to do, but no. Alongside finishing this quilt, I’ve also been knitting – trying to finish another belated Christmas present. And that’s what I’m going to focus on now, a beautiful lacy scarf. I’ll show you some pictures of that in a day or two, when that one’s also on it’s way to its new owner!
 Fresh against the white  A glimpse of my inspiration can be seen behind the quilt here  In all it's glory!  And here it is again!  Closer view  I LOVE the circles!  What do you know? It's a circle!  More details of my hand quilting  I'm just as happy with the reverse!  It's like roads over hills!  And it was gone... off for a new life with its new owner! Notes for quilters
- Quilt designed and made by Stephanie Boon (me!)
- Fabrics are 100% cotton, with a polyester wadding
- Fabrics include Kaffe Fassett and Amy Butler
- Machine pieced
- Hand quilted using Coates cotton perle
- Hand appliqued
- Overall size tbc
By Stephie, on Tuesday 1st December, 2009 at 19:24 pm
 Amy Butler's Daisy Chain fabrics with a dash of Kaffe Fasset - it's gonna be a bright one! The red and white star quilt is well under way with the quilting now, so it’s time to take a break and start something new. And colourful. Oh yeah! This one also has to be finished for Christmas…so what am I doing on the laptop when I should be stitching, stitching, stitching?! Well, life just wouldn’t be the same if I didn’t share it with you – I love to hear from you, so don’t forget to say hi!
By Stephie, on Wednesday 14th October, 2009 at 01:03 am
I had a wonderful lunch in Falmouth today, enjoying my own company (for a change!), a frothy coffee and an inspiring book with enough colour to rival Vanessa’s blog! It was a grey misty day when I happened upon Kaffe Fasset’s Quilt Romance, and I just couldn’t help myself. I needed that injection of colour like a dog needs a bone. So I took it with me to Falmouth today, thinking it would cheer me up as I sat and drank my coffee in town. But what cheered me up even more was being able to sit outside in glorious sunshine, soaking up the views as I idly turned from page to page. I can safely say it’s the best half hour I’ve had this week, so far. But I don’t think I’ll have a better one for a while.
 Just look at all that quilty inspiration, coupled with a delicious cup of coffee, mmmmm  Did I mention the views?  Imagine sitting here, watching the boats and the clouds - lucky aren't I?!
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