Sunday, February 13, 2011

Josiah's Quilt...Finally!...and a Giveaway!


I finally finished up Josiah's quilt this week.  I bought the fabric last April, started in October, and finished in February.  At least I got it done before he turned one.  You can see my pother posts about this quilt here, here, and here.  I used Oh Fransson's Canasta Quilts pattern, and as all her patterns are it was an excellent, well written pattern.  I like how you don't have to add any sashing to this pattern but still get illusion of sashing with the addition of the neutral.  However, there is a lot of cutting for this pattern, and I am glad I didn't have to make anything bigger than this.  I made the baby size, and it measures around 48" x 48"- which is pretty big for a baby quilt.  So I am hoping this quilt will turn into a little boy quilt as well. ;0p

At first I was going to stipple this quilt, but I thought I would try something different.  I did some wavy line randomly down the quilt.  I thought it would give kind of a watery type look.  Quilting it like this was actually harder than I thought it would be.  I was going for something similar to how I quilted this mug rug, but it was much harder maneuvering the fabric just right on a big quilt.  If I had to do it over again, I would have stippled it.  Ah well...


I had lots of leftover fabric, so I just pieced both the big pieces and little pieces together for the back.  


Today also marks this little blog's two year anniversary!  I have had lots of fun with this blog.  I have met so many nice people and gotten the chance to participate in lots of fun sewing adventures.  

With closing down the pattern store I still have lots of fun patterns leftover, so I thought I would share some with my readers to celebrate!  I have two sets I will giving away.  Three bag patterns and three quilt patterns.

To Enter:
1. Leave me a comment letting me know how you found out about my blog and which pattern set you are interested in!
2.  For an extra chance- become a follower (or if you already are), leave another comment
 telling me!

I will keep this giveaway open until next Sunday, February 20th.


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61 comments:

  1. Amy FriendFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Josiah's quilt is very handsome and at that size, he will use it for quite awhile I think!
    I found your blog when you were my Scrappy Mug Rug parter in Dec. :)

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  2. Amy FriendFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    And yes, I follow. BTW, are those wooden shingles on your roof? They are beautiful.

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  3. JenFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Congrats on the finish! The quilting looks really good! I can't remember where I found your blog, but I've been a follower for awhile! I would be interested in the quilt patterns. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  4. KatiFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Cute, cute quilt! I love it. I really have no idea how I found your blog, but you make such cute things. I think I'd prefer the quilt patterns, but the bag patterns are cute too.

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  5. KatiFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    congrats on the quilt...it looks awesome!!! Found you on Flickr...I would be interested in the quilt patterns!

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  7. SharonFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Ooh...Love the quilt patterns. Most of the blogs that I read I find by following links and following more links. Most of the links somehow originate at Sew Mama Sew though. :)

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  8. SharonFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    And I'm already a follower. Thanks for the great giveaway and congratulations on finishing your quilt.

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  9. sandyandcosmoFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I love the colors in Josiah's quilt, very nice! I found your blog through Sew Mama Sew. If I win I would prefer the quilt pattern set.

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  10. aSprinklingFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I would love the quilt patterns. I honestly don't remember how I found your blog. I've been following it for quite a while.

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  11. aSprinklingFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Here's my extra comment because I'm a follower...

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  12. RachelleFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Hi, I've been following for just a couple weeks. I found you from a blog list on Cluck, Cluck, Sew, I think.

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  13. RachelleFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    If I won, I would like the quilt patterns! Thanks for the chance.

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  14. Mama Said SewFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Congrats on finishing the quilt and your two year blogiversary! The quilt is beautiful. :)

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  15. Katielin317February 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I can't remember how I found you...maybe you commented on my blog or somebody elses and I clicked on you?? ANyway, I love those bag patterns!

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  16. Katielin317February 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Also, I am your newest follower. And in case you missed it...I LOVE those bag patterns. Oh, and your quilt turned out DARLING! My quilts are always a long process also.

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  17. Mama Said SewFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I found your blog through the BMQG blog and I follow you in my reader. Oh, and I'd love the quilt patterns, if I won.

    Thanks for the giveaway Meg!

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  18. KellyFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I found you through Flickr! I love all those patterns so I'm easy to please!

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  19. KellyFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  20. Mary on Lake PulaskiFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Josiah's quilt is perfect! I found you though the Pillow Talk Swap - yay!! I am probably most interested in the bag patterns, but love the quilt patterns too! Congratulations on the second anniversary of your blog.

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  21. Mary on Lake PulaskiFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Of course I follow you Meg!

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  22. Mrs Joyce KingFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I found your blog because I was googeling for purse organizer patterns and you came up as the 4th option :D. If I win I would love the purse patterns... I am a beginner and reading your blog gives me the sewing tingles :D. xo Joyce King

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  23. Mrs Joyce KingFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    And I also became a follower :) so count me twice!!

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  24. StephanieFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Very handsome quilt!!! Thanks for offering up the patterns as a giveaway. I would LOVE to win either, but especially the bags.

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  25. StephanieFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I already follow your lovely blog :)

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  26. SandyFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I am a follower now.

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  27. SandyFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I found you from blog give away. I like the purses. Nice blog.

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  28. JenniffierFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I am not sure how I found you, but I have been following you in my google reader for a bit. I would be interested in the quilt set of patterns.

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  29. JenniffierFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Now I clicked the follower button and I am following you through that :)

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  30. The Hungry CrafterFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Thanks so much for the chance! I found you on the flickr blog giveaways tracker group -- and am happy to have done so :) The bag patterns look wonderful -- would be happy to win!

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  31. JoleeFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I found out about your blog, surfing and checking out quilting and fabric blogs (LOVE quilting....LOVE blogging! What a combo :-) ). Love the quilt, and love the back too. So cute. I actually would be interested in either pattern set. Part of myself says the quilt ones because I'm always trying new quilt tops, but the bags look like they could stretch me a bit too, which is always GOOD. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

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  32. JoleeFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    follower on gfc joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

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  33. JennyFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    found you thru flickr...id love the quilt patterns. your Josiah's quilt turned out just lovely!

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  34. RebeccaFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I've been following your blog for so long that I have no idea how I found you anymore. But I was most likely inspired one of your projects :)
    I'd LOVE the bag patterns! THANKS for the chance!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  35. RebeccaFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I follow :)
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  36. Sara @ Sew SweetnessFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I can't remember how I found out about your blog...I've been a follower for some time! I really enjoy it though!! I would love to win the Katie Cupcake quilt pattern!

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  37. Sara @ Sew SweetnessFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I'm already a follower!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I think I found your blog during my very first SMS giveaway day. I would love a chance to win the bag patterns. I have been promising myself for over a year now that I am going to make myself a bag.

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  39. marilynFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I think it was through Sew Mama Sew. I make bags and could use some new patterns.

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  40. marilynFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Yes I follow. for a long time .

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  41. CarmenFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Hi Meg,

    What a wonderful giveaway -- thanks so much! I found you through your Flickr photos, and I would looove those bag patterns. Congrats on your anniversary!

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  42. JaniceFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Thanks for the great giveaway. I have been a follower for a while , but cannot remember where I found you. I love the little quilt and alway make a huge baby quilt so it can be come a cuddle quilt for a toddler as well.

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  43. JaniceFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I would love to win the bag patterns, or the quilt patterns would be fine. I do both types of sewing and am getting ready to make some bags for future birthday and Christmas presents.

    Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  44. pritiFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    um..........I would love a bag pattern!
    Thank you for the oppurtunity:)
    I found your giveaway on SMS
    http://armcandyforyou.blogspot.com

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  45. amberFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Yay! Bag patterns! I found your blog through flickr :)

    I'm at ambernoel226 at gmail dot com

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  46. KristinFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I found you via the SMS forum. I'd love the quilt patterns!

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  47. MeganFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Gorgeous! I can't remember how I found your blog, maybe a Sew Mama Sew giveaway? Not sure! And I would LOVE to win the bag patterns :)

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  48. MeganFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Also, I follow you in google reader :)

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  49. BethFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Josiah's quilt is lovely! I found your blog a while back... via a great mom's group on FB. I would be most interested in the quilt patterns, as I'm just getting started into quilting myself! :)

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  50. BethFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    And of course, I'm a follower!

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  51. Chara MicheleFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Josiah's quilt looks fabulous!

    Funny, I have no idea how I found your blog, but I am glad I did :) Oh some of those quilt patterns would be lovely! (Crossing my fingers :)

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  52. Chara MicheleFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    And I am already a follower to your blog :)

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  53. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful! Thank you for such an awesome giveaway! I'm interested in the purse patterns.

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  54. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Just became a follower of your blog. I found your blog through flickr.

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  55. I am Arizona; a person, not a place.February 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I just found your blog through a Tweet from BariJ. I love the State Street bag you made!

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  56. I am Arizona; a person, not a place.February 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I'm a follower now. :)

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  57. SerenaFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I can't remember how I found your blog--probably a link from another blog! I like the bag patterns.

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  58. SerenaFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I follow.

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  59. Kristy February 19, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I love Josiah's quilt! I read about your blog on Sew Mama Sew and would love the quilt patterns. Thanks for such an awesome giveaway :0)

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  60. Kristy February 19, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I've also become your follower :0)

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  61. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    I found you through Sew Mama Sew and I love your blog, it's in my favourites now!

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