OK, here's my plunder:
I helped myself to some flannels scraps with cute little duckies, two patterns (Fig Tree and Schnibbles). two fat quarters, a scrap of blue floral fabric because it was pretty, a charm pack and a candy bar. Because I couldnt fit all of my loot back in the box, I decided to take this bit of fabric with these cute turkeys as well:
Here's the loot I added:
The first is a freebie pamplet I have on hand and the pattern is really cute. Because I have so many quilts in progress Im giving it up. The next two are project booklets and there are enough patterns in them to please everyone. The last is a Christmas book also filled with lots of different type of projects for the holiday.
I added a Starry Nights pattern/kit from Keepsake Quilting. The kit came with the pattern and all of the solids for the stars but youll need the 2 or so yards of background to finish the quilt top. I also added a copy of Amanda Murphy's new Village Green quilt pattern. I just tested this pattern and the quilt was so easy to make, and with all of her vibrant colors in the Veranda line it was a treat. My hope is that you enjoy it too and might consider her other equally beautiful patterns - my next one is a toss up between Bubbles, Garden Paths, and Portraits of My Garden. Incidently, have you seen Amanda's Swiss Chocolate fabric line? I just bought some. They have it available, and it's on sale, at the Fat Quarter Shop!
This is a purse pattern and the fabric I purchased to make it while on vacation. The pattern calls for charms but there should be enough fat quarters in this beautiful blue and green colorway to make it. Why am I giving it up? Well, that vacation was quite a few years ago and it just hasnt been on my priority list. I've made lots of quilts since so I'm not slacking!
I would have added more but there is seriously no room left to put it!
Giveaway Details
Start your post off by telling me where you're from - no need to be too specific, just thought it would be fun, and then give me an example of how you best cope with stress (aside from quilting - I do that already and it's not always working for me!)
The giveaway will be open until the last day of June - the 30th which is next Thursday at 9PM EDT. I will pick a winner, hopefully that night or asap on Friday morning using the Random Generator tool.
Good luck!
I live in Rhode Island (the smallest state in the USA). And I de-stress by taking a nice bath, with oils or bubble bath, light some candles, maybe a glass of wine, a good book, and just relax!
ReplyDeleteI live in New York. Being retired and living alone, there is little stress, but I like to start my day - on the front porch with my first cup of java, and listen for the first bird song (before life's noises start).
ReplyDeleteI live in the Pacific Northwest, a transplant from Southern Californian. The beautiful place we live is the key to my stress relief. When I'm overwhelmed or tense, I take a walk. Often I just walk around and around on the circular drive that rings our property. For me, it's similar to a labrynth walk--the beautiful scenery and the repetition are very soothing.
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wordygirl at earthlink dot net
I live in the Nashville, Tennessee area. I don't have too much stress - I get to be a stay-at-home Nana, which is a blast! But when I'm stressed, I tend to sing!
ReplyDeleteRetired to beautiful North Carolina after living/working in a high technology and fast paced world. Retirement is my stress reducer and I never have to learn another computer program unless I want to. LoL Wonderful opportunity and giveaway. Judy C in NC
ReplyDeleteI live now in Florida moved from Long Island NY. I like to read and have some tea and cookies if I need a moment for myself.
ReplyDeleteWould love to get the traveling Box ! :)
I'm a misplaced Texan living in Illinois. Unfortunately, stress is best handled with yummy food. It makes for a fluffy quilter. Bubble baths with a nice book also work. I've heard about the traveling stash. Sew cool.
ReplyDeleteI live in Lehi, Utah. I was born in Alhambra, California (shhhh...58 years ago.)
ReplyDeleteIf I feel stressed...I go shopping, to a book store, or fabric store. The walking and "dreaming" help me feel much better.
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The Traveling Stash sounds fun, I'd love to win! To cope with stress I often try to get everyone else out of the house and sit down with a movie on tv.
ReplyDeleteI live in beautiful central Maine. To cope with stress I go out to the barn and brush my three horses. There is just something about it that is so soothing and the horses love it too!!!
ReplyDeleteI live in central California in the city of Bakersfield. My best stress reliever is music. And if I can sew and listen to music my stress level definitely reduces.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Please count me in! I am from Romania and I can not say I'm a stressed person.
ReplyDeleteI am from Texas and when I get stressed I go take a nap. It always seems to reset my stress level.
ReplyDeleteI live in a small city near Lisbon, in Portugal. When I'm stressed I either quilt, sew or go to the gym. That reallY calms me down.
ReplyDeleteI live near Philadelphia , Pa. When I am stressed I play solitaire games on the computer or look through my favorite blogs.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like great fun. When I'm stressed, I sew or cook.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY SUMMER TO YOU!
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I'm from Montana love hand+machine quilting+you're right it does alot to keep one sane! However walking, in the Rocky Mts. helps me control stress-something about going outdoors helps me!
THANKS for sharing!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
Chiming in from Northern California! I cope with stress by getting lost in a book. A good fiction. How exciting!! I love everything in the box! And have tons to put in if it comes my way. Thanks for passing it on!
ReplyDeleteI'm out in Washington State. When I'm stressed, I re-read old favorite books. Some I've read hundreds of times, but it doesn't matter, they still make me happy and relaxed!
ReplyDeleteI live in Arkansas. My stress melts away when I interact with my pets. I have a golden retriever, an Amazon parrot, and a Quaker parrot. They love me no matter what!
ReplyDeleteI Live in British Columbia Canada and quilting is my stress reliever but tea and gardening helps too!
ReplyDeleteI am from Kent in the UK - knitting is my destresser, and I get a bit twitchy if I don't find the time for it! Hope you will join in my giveaway, too!
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I am from northeast pennsylvania. Other than quilting to relieve stress, I also like photography and running!
ReplyDeleteI am from Northern California. I best cope with stress by drinking a little bit of wine, leaving town for a day to visit family or go camping, and of course, reading quilt blogs. I would love to play with the traveling stash. thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI'm in SoCal.
ReplyDeleteFor stress relief? I read - nothing like a good mystery novel to take you out of yourself! - or watch a funny movie. Hang out with my friends or do something for someone else. Or I nap. I'm really good at napping!
I live in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. Hot peppermint tea helps when I'm a bit stressed. So does a hot bath:)
ReplyDeleteI love the traveling stash! Such a fun idea. I am down here in SW Florida but dreaming of living in the country. Sometimes quilting calms me other times I just hide in a warm shower. It is the only time/place that my family leaves me alone for a couple minutes. When my Hubby and I were first together (21 yrs ago) and we would get into arguments we would both clean the house. After an hour or so of cleaning the stress would be gone and we would have a clean house :)
ReplyDeleteI'm living in Vermont. Now don't laugh, but when I feel stressed I organize things. Books alphabetically by author, my stash by color or some other arbitrary criteria, my sock drawer - anything that needs organizing lol. VermontPines@aol.com
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