Sunday, April 1, 2012

HAPPY APRIL TOOLS DAY :)

Moda Lissa (Lissa Alexander - the Marketing guru at Moda) is doing a blog post on April Tools Day. (She said it wasn't an original idea - HGTV will be doing it - but they'll be using power tools instead of sewing tools.) Anyway she asked us to tell her our favorite sewing tools and I did. Be sure to hop on over to her blog and see what everyone came up with.

Meanwhile back at the farm



Spring



has

Sprung!

Definitely!



Size: 42" x 46"
Fabrics from Farmer's Market and Classic Wovens by Brannock/Patek



And speaking of Farmer's Market, it shipped last week to your nearest quilt shop. Moda, being the generous company that they are, shipped me a box of strips - a big box of strips. We will bundle them into some Priority Mailers and ship some out to you if you make a comment - any old comment. We'll do a drawing on Wednesday. I have to wait until then because Monday (and maybe Tuesday) I'm filming a Needleturn Applique Tutorial over at Missouri Star Quilt Co. with my friend Jenny Doan. It will be awhile before it's ready but it will be available on my blog too. So be watching for it.
Meanwhile, hop on over and see what Lissa's come up with.
Happy April Tools Day!!
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50 comments:

  1. MargaretApril 1, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    I'd love a chance to win some of your new fabric line! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  2. RedfinchApril 1, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Some Farmer's Market strips would add a shot of energy to my country/primitive strip collection--thanks for letting me dream on the possibility! Ruth

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  3. JacquelineApril 1, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Thanks for a chance at having some of your new line. I love your work.

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  4. JoyceApril 1, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Would LOVE to add to my collection!

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  5. Quilting by the LakeApril 1, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I can't wait to see your new Farmers Market fabric line! It looks wonderful. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  6. WoolenSailsApril 1, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I don't think I have ever seen your fabric lines in our quilt shop, but she does carry all your books and patterns. There is a local show next month, so I am sure there will be new fabrics at the vendor's tables.

    Debbie

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  7. PatiApril 1, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I would love the chance to win some of your newest line! I'm a scrappy quilter so I think they would be fun in a scrap quilt that I'm currently working on! Thanks!

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    1. Jan PATEKApril 4, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      Think they'll be a great addition to your scrap quilt. Just love scraps. And you won! Please send your snailmail address to Tori at jpqinvoices@yahoo.com and she'll ship your strips out. Contrats!

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  8. Linda KApril 1, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Well, I didn't win the Mega Millions ( and Yes, I did buy a ticket!), but maybe my week will be looking up if I can win some Farmer's Market strips!! Thanks for the chance. I'm lovin' that "Spring Has Sprung" quilt, too.

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  9. Laurie in IowaApril 1, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win some of your fabric line.

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  10. JeanneApril 1, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I've already ordered and received some Farmers Market yardage! I'd love to win some strips to "go with" :)
    Thanks ~ Jeanne

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  11. JoanneApril 1, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Great photos - lovely to see signs of spring!

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  12. kathyApril 1, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Love that fabric and Spring Has Sprung! Now if only spring would arrive in the Pacific Northwest.

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  13. YankeeQuilterApril 1, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I love hearing about new fabric lines....this isn't an April Fool's thing is it?

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  14. Marsha BApril 1, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Love your gorgeous spring flower pictures! It would be fun to win some of your fabric strips, thanks for the chance!

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  15. EmmaApril 1, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Your garden pictures always warm my heart. Looking forward to seeing your grandchildren hunting eggs next Sunday. Thanks for another generous giveaway....perfect for log cabin blocks. Good luck to all.

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  16. LyndaApril 1, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    would love to have some strips - we here in the Northwest are wet! trees trying to bloom but get denuded by the wind and rain. Portland/Vancouver area had the wettest March on record - need sunshine!

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  17. sueApril 1, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Pretty spring pictures. Would love to get a box of fabric scraps baby quilts? We would love to get some sun the person who posted right before is another Northwest person and we are soaked with rain.

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  18. KarenApril 1, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    How exciting that you'll be doing a tutorial over at Missouri Quilt Co. They do the best instructive videos on Utube!
    Love the spring photos and of course the Spring Has Sprung Quilt.

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  19. MalindaApril 1, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Congratulations on the MSQC tutorial. I check their daily deal on my Fire even before I get out of bad, sometimes before the alarm goes off! Thanks for sharing even more quilt love with your scraps!

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    1. Jan PATEKApril 4, 2012 at 8:59 AM

      Hey Malinda. Thanks. You won. Please send your snailmail address to Tori at jpqinvoices@yahoo.com and she'll ship your strips out. Contrats!

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  20. Mary AApril 1, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Happy spring! I'd love some of your new fabric! It's time to shop at the Farmer's Market. Mary A

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  21. JoAnneApril 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Those are gorgeous red poppies in your picture! It is during the season changes (especially spring and autumn) when I'm not too happy to be living in Hawaii. I really miss the changes! I will get to see them from now on, though, as we are moving to Virginia in July. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. Con Nuestras Telas e Hilos..!!!!!! Andrea y FlaviaApril 1, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    How nice! I love to get some of those strips!
    and I will be aware of this tutorial.
    Thank you!

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  23. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Oh I would love to win! Thank you for the chance. Love the cute pattern! And your garden is looking great... ours here in Wisconsin are starting to bloom too... more than a month early. But that is okay! I just hope summer isn't a bear.

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  24. RebeccaApril 1, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful garden and Thanks for the chance for a strip package!! Have fun with Jenny and can't wait for the tutorial!!!

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  25. BeckyjeanApril 1, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I love that Spring is sprouting up just about everywhere. I spent the day outside cleaning up my yard. Thanks for the chance to win some fabric strips.

    Becky

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  26. LindaApril 1, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks for sharing your bounty of strips! I have room for them at my house!! Looking forward to the video.

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  27. KigwitApril 1, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I can't wait to see your tutorial. I've been reading your book, Country Quilts, and I wondered how you did your needle turn. I love all the plaids in your quilts so I've started collecting more. I would love to have some of your strips!

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  28. ColleenApril 1, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Cannot wait for the tutorial. And love the Spring has Sprung. Thanks for the opportunity to win some strips.

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  29. KarenApril 1, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Beautiful garden photos and a wonderful quilt! I would so love to win some of your new fabric.

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  30. Judy in MissouriApril 1, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Looking forward to the new fabric collection and will always welcome some more strips in my stash. Judy

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  31. AnnApril 1, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Love your Spring Has Sprung quilt. Isn't spring great? Seems like everything is so early this year. Just got done cutting fabric for my next quilt.

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  32. Diane Schwob ZubrickApril 2, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    I thought that I would learn how to do some small scrap quilts while I am recovering from some surgery. I am impressed by your new line and beautiful spring pictures! Ladies, get your mammograms...that test saved my life!

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  33. JudyApril 2, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Thanks for the chance on winning this beautiful fabric. I won some in a St. Patrick's Day Blog Hop and I'm anxiously awaiting them - more would be a bonus. Thanks!

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  34. KelliApril 2, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Looking forward to seeing the new fabric! And winning a bundle of strips would be such fun for spring! Thanks for offering a give away!

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  35. JanetApril 2, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I'm loving your new spring has sprung quilt!Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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    1. Jan PATEKApril 4, 2012 at 9:01 AM

      Janet, what a nice name. Glad you like the quilt. And you won! Please send your snailmail address to Tori at jpqinvoices@yahoo.com and she'll ship your strips out. Contrats!

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  36. LorraineApril 2, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Once again...Wonderful quilt! Wonderful fabric! Would LOVE to win... :O)

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  37. HeidiApril 2, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I love, love, love everything you do! You inspire me.

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  38. RaewynApril 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    The quilt is gorgeous - as is the fabric. Thank you for the opportunity to win some of it!

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  39. LaraApril 2, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Love your blog!

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  40. Regina C.April 2, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I love love love the colors in this fabric line, I think it is the best I have seen in awhile.

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  41. AltaApril 2, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    My favorite sewing is to make something out of scraps so I would live to win the giveaway. I also love your style of design.

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  42. AnnaApril 3, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    oooh thanks for the chance at the giveaway! I would love receiving some new fabrics! The photos are beautiful...no flowers here yet!

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  43. BevApril 3, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Thanks for the touch of spring in your pictures. Very pretty. I always look forward to your new fabric lines and new patterns! I would love to win some strips. Thanks for the chance to win! HAPPY SPRING TO YOU!

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  44. hthnoordApril 3, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Love the pictures. We have flowers too, all the fruit trees have blossomed. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  45. ElizabethApril 4, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    In Montana, my flowers are just peeking through, the trees are just starting to bud out. Beautiful yard you have!

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  46. LindaApril 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I always have room for new beautiful fabric--thanks for the chance to win....

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