Friday, December 30, 2011

giveaway

Today I'm pleased to be hosting a little fabric giveaway, courtesy of Pat Bravo.
Up for grabs are two different bundles...(10 fat quarters each) in some of my favorite colors ever!
Aren't they so pretty? I know from experience that Art Gallery fabrics are super soft and great to work with!

If you would like to be in the drawing, please leave me a comment. One per person please. In your comment, I'd love to hear if you have any New Year's eve plans. Or else you can tell me something you are looking forward to next year. I'll plan to pick two winners on Monday.

I'd like to take the time to say a big THANK YOU to each and every one of you for reading my little blog, leaving such wonderful comments and for all your encouragement this past year. I appreciate it very, very much! xoxo

Hope you have a wonderful and safe New Year's!

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Suburban Stitcher said...

i'm looking forward to my new couches...weird i know...but it's been 9 years since we had new ones :)

TiffanyM said...

My new years plans is to finish getting ready for the new baby! New year new baby, Yea, I'm all set! I'm looking forward to being debt free by the end of the year!

Esch House Quilts said...

Those are two very pretty bundles!

We are going to a New Year's Eve party so at least I know we'll stay awake til midnight :)

Thanks for all the inspiration you give all your lucky readers! Have a happy New Year.

Wendy said...

Love your blog! And the pink palette above is my favorite - beautiful collection.

Hmmmm, New Years Eve we are staying in - having a nice dinner (just me and my hubby) and kicking back.

thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

caribousmom (at) gmail (dot) com

Unknown said...

Hi. I'm new to your blog, but I'm so happy that I stumbled upon it!
We are spending NYE with family... the best way possible.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for a fabulous giveaway!
I am looking forward to a piece-ful New Year! haha. Thanks also for continuing such an inspirational blog! Leslie J.

Anne-Mettes Oaser said...

A Happy and healthy 2012 to you too and thanks for sharing so much with us in your blog.
What a generous give away you have.
I will spend new years eve at home with my husband a our dog, who is very afraid of all the shooting.
For the new year I hope to find a little more time for quilting.

KristyMN said...

I would love that green bundle for the quilt for the master bedroom I have been meaning to start...greens and grays!

New Years Eve we always do the same thing. Since we have three small children, we stay home, play classic Nintendo games (NES!) and order pizza. Then we go to bed at 12:01. Ha. :) Thanks for the giveaway!

Leeanne said...

Thank you for the chance to win one of these yummy bundles.
I am looking forward to making a number of quilts for more of my nieces and Nephews in the New Year, I made one each for twins and now their older sister says she would love one.....so wild fire has spread in my family....no complaints from Me!!!

QuiltNut Creations said...

love these fabrics. for NYE, we are hosting a party, have 30 adults and kids coming, it's going to be crazy fun!

thanx for the chance.

little buddy said...

Your blog is so inspiring. I'm hoping to tackle many of your tutorials in 2012. We are spending New Years with old friends and their new baby!

Michele said...

OOOOHHHHHH! Lovely bundles.

I used to have one New Year's Eve rule...that I don't cook dinner, so we would go out even if it was only to a diner. But with the little ones now, we just stay home. Instead of dinner out, we get a bunch of munchies like mozzerrella sticks and potato sticks and stay up only as long as we are able. I know, not exciting, but when we rarely get a full night's sleep the "party" dies out early.

My mom, siblings and all their families will be here on New Year's Day to celebrate Christmas.

In the new year I look forward to finding the time to do a lot more sewing. I have so many projects in various stages and there has been little time to work on any of them. I hope I have a lot of things crossed off my To Do list before the next New Year's Eve,

michele (maryland) said...

Love your blog, you are such a great teacher. I have a couple of quilts to finish and a few to start! Happy New Year to you too!

Chateaudepaixinn said...

New years eve at home.

DianeY said...

I gave up on big NYE celebrations a long time ago! Just can't stay up late any more!

Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feet said...

Our New Year's Eve plans consist of moving my daughter and her boyfriends furniture to their apartment (hopefully) and also some sewing. Haven't seen much of my machine during the month of December.

Anonymous said...

The fabrics have such great colours!! For NYE I am spending the night with my BF which is really great as we didn't get to spend Christmas together, now we get to bring in the new year together!!

M.McCafferty said...

oh yay! both bundles are so cute. I will be spending NYE with my Hubby and our new puppy, eating finger foods and watching movies!

Tong said...

I'm hosting a small party for our closest friends tomorrow night. Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year!

Ella said...

NYE is going to be mellow...but I'm looking forward to getting a Bernina in 2012!
Thanks for a chance at such a lovely giveaway!

Amy Friend said...

Oh, we will put the kids to bed and then I will sew, he will work in the barn. Nothing out of the ordinary!

Lena said...

At New Years Eve we are staying at home - having a nice dinner, me , my husband and our dog.

thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I love the green one!

Lena i Örebro, Sweden

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the giveaway! As for New Year's Eve plans, it will probably involve sleep. We have a toddler and he won't be staying up late!

commonthreads@me.com

Julierose said...

Hubby and I will be reviving an old French Canadian family recipe we just found in my Grand'mere's cookbook: making tourtiere (pork pies) for New Year's Eve celebration was de rigeur in our family. We will stay home and toast the New Year with some Merlot. Julierose

Moneik said...

We'll be at my dad's so hubby can hunt for deer. It'll probably be an early night as our baby still doesn't sleep through the night.
I'm looking forward to a new year and lots of sewing.

Dirt Road Quilter said...

Such yummy colors! New Year's Eve is hubby's birthday and our favorite thing to do is stay home. Splurging and making Prime Rib for supper thoug. It's also the last night with our Marine son before he delpoys so I'm going to stop time if I can.

Freddie said...

great giveaway.

We will be gourmetten (http://www.gourmetten.com/) a very Dutch thing I don't know what it's called in English. My daughters love it. We will be staying in as our dog may be afraid of fireworks. She is a puppy and it's her first new year, so don't know how she'll react.

Kirsten said...

Wow! What a giveaway! Tomorrow on new years eve I have been married to my hubby for 12 - TWELVE - years... and still in love... the very first thing my family is doing this new year is to travel. 01.01.2012 at 7 am our plane is leaving for Spain (Tenerife) and for a week we will enjoy a warm holiday... which we haven't been able to for some years - due to illness... oooooh we are exited... I will bring some knitting and stitchery... crazy for some, but my favorite activites... I'm hoping to blog our photos - as we are bringing no less than 5 cameras for a family of 4 lol...

Erin said...

I'm going to spend New Year's Eve in the company of great friends...hopefully I can stay awake until midnight! These fabrics are lovely! Thank you for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I plan on having a day as usual. I dont think I will be watching the ball drop.

Homeschool Mama said...

I am awaiting the arrival of my new-to-me sewing machine. So, my New Years Eve will be spent lining-up projects for my new machine. I will also be celebrating with my kiddos, toasting-in the new year with sparkling cider. My goals for 2012 are mainly to bust my stash, which is comprised of several fabrics given to me by people cleaning out their basements. It's fun to see what I can create out of things bought by people who never knew each other. I also plan to make a gameboard quilt with a friend. I could really use some greens for the twister board. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Katherine said...

NYE at home with my family - a time to reflect over the past year and plan for the new year.

Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!

Thanks for your lovely giveaway. Those fabrics are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Love the colors of those bundles! Thank you for sharing!

New Year's Eve is always spent at home with the pups and daughter...just enjoying the family.

Happy New Year!
Toni
www.lifeinapinkbunnysuit.com

Deborah said...

What beautiful fabric. I am spending New Year's Eve with my husband and daughter. A quiet evening with family is always tops in my books.

Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin) said...

Oooo, lovely! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway.

In the new year I am looking forward to challenging myself creatively. My work is already (always) challenging, but I think I'm ready to venture into some new terrain in my sewing...more complicated FMQing, more original piecing...I'm ready to try new things!

Alisa said...

We're staying home! I know it sounds boring, but we always have fun and it's much more safe and much less stressful. Thank you for the wonderful give away chance. Happy New Year!

Three Birds Inspired said...

Lovely fabric! Our little town celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2012 so we are going to the town festivities that include food, music and fireworks. It's going to be cold but it will still be fun!!

Thanks for hosting such a nice giveaway. I always look forward to reading your blog and seeing your projects!

Joy said...

Pretty prints. i like the pink I must say.
I am looking forward to getting back out in the garden I must say.
Http://perfectlittlepurses.blogspot.com

Melissa Corry said...

We are going swimming. Should be fun :)

Debbie said...

I plan to finish up my many quilts. Some just need to be quilted so heres to good intentions!

Anonymous said...

So beautiful colours.
I'm going to continue sewing, and sewing.....

Tünde from Hungary

juhp@freemail.hu

Martina said...

I am looking forward to teach german to foreign ladies. It will be my first grammar course and I am very excited! Thanks for the lovely give away and all your inspiration.
Happy new year!

Christie describeHappy said...

New Year's eve will be much quieter than last year when we invited the parents over and ripped down the wall between the kitchen and dining room. This year I think we will be happy with a full on wii monopoly showdown and something bubbly to drink. Happy New Year and my fingers are crossed that the green stack jumps it's way over to me :)

Chase said...

On our New year days, I plan to start my new quilt blocks and maybe make some pancakes. For the incoming year, I am very looking forward to be more {focus} on each projects that I created! Thank you for all the great inspirations that you have shared! I enjoy reading all your posts and project!

Thank you!

Manda said...

New years eve I am actually going out for a change this year! Going to spend the night with some close friends and family :)
Hope you have a good NYE and all the best for 2012!

Bailey said...

No pans for New Years. This year I am looking forward to a cross country road trip with the family.

Rebecca said...

These fabrics are absolutely adorable! I love the colour and patterns! For new years I will be spending time with the family and just having a good time.

For my new years resolution I have promised myself to do atleast 52projects like making gifts,etc and try 50 new things! Gosh, I shouldn't have promised that :').
Have a wonderful new year and carry on with your gorgeous blog!

-Becky from The Yellow Buttercup.

Lee said...

New Year's Eve around our house is generally pretty quiet. Or at least we hope it will be because now that fireworks are legal in Arizona, we get a bit more noisy and the dogs go a bit more crazy.

I wish for you continued success next year and I will continue to look forward to your new posts.

Jennifer said...

Such pretty fabrics!
We celebrate New Years with another family that we are close with. Play games, eat yummy food, watch the ball drop,then have a giant slumber party! Lots of fun!

FrancisMoore said...

I don't have plans for New Years Day. Maybe I will sew some of the dresses that I make for charity. Love the fabrics.
fmoore11589@comcast.net

Four dogs and one quilter said...

Pretty! We are staying home and having a quiet new year's eve. Looking forward to my husband retiring in March. Thank you to you and Pat Bravo. Happy New Year!

SoSarahSews said...

I'll be cuddling with the family this year. Little one has a cold. Thanks for the givewaway!

Quilting Grannie said...

My New Year's Eve plans--just watch the ball fall in NYC, then to bed if my neighbors are not shooting off too many firecrackers. Love the colors of the fat quarters!

Caro said...

We're going to have a quiet celebration at home as hubby is recovering from knee surgery.

SewCalGal said...

We have a tradition of getting together with friends on New Years Day, for a celebration at the beach. Quite fun.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

mean sarah jean said...

looking forward to expanding my machine quilting skills. that might be how i spend new year's eve too :)

Svetlana said...

I'm looking forward to all new sewing projects I want to start once life gets back to normal.

elizabeth said...

Love the giveaway : ). We are at our Colorado cabin with our adult kids, so I imagine we will be cooking up some fun snacks and watching lots of football. New years eve we will probably watch a movie. Happy New Years to you!

Quilt Genius said...

As sad as it sounds, my New Year's plan consists of watching the Big Bang Theory marathon on TV and eating pizza while packing to move. LOL

Mary
iammaryburke @ gmail.com

Deven said...

How Pretty! I would love to play with those!

Our plans are pretty big for NY's Eve. My honey was born in the former USSR & New Year's is their Big Holiday (no Christmas).

Right now, my house is full of Russian Speaking family & there is food in abundance.

LOVE IT!

Michelle E said...

Lovely fabrics! I'm looking forward to NYE with friends and their kiddos. And hoping to find a European countdown to record and watch so we don't have to stay up til 10pm for the New York ball to drop ;)

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

All the kids and their families are coming for brunch tomorrow and then Miss Audrey will be staying over night with us! Best New Year's Eve plans ever if you ask me!! Happy New Year Amanda Jean. Mailed something off to you today.

Mandy Beyeler said...

super fun giveaway! we are having a party at our house -- kid party in the basement while the adults are upstairs - should be fun!

Unknown said...

I would love to learn how to quilt this year. if i win the giveaway i am definitely buying a sewing machine!

Christina said...

On New Years we are having our last Christmas celebration of the year, and hopefully I'll finish the binding on my lastest quilt. Thank you for all of your inspiration the past year!

Sarah @ FairyFace Designs said...

New years eve I will spend as always cuddled up with my hubbie on the sofa with a nice bottle of wine and Jools Hollands New Years Eve Hootenanney on the tv!

Carla G said...

I'm looking forward to finish my first quilt in the new year! It keeps getting put aside for other projects that have to be done. We are just going to do a games night at home with our kids for New Year's Eve. Thanks for a chance to win this beautiful fabric - love the greens!! :)

Alisa said...

We are having some friends and their children over for the evening. Should be 8 adults and 17 kiddos. Wild and fun, just how we like it!

Jeanie said...

Quiet dinner and celebration with old friends. What beautiful fabrics...my favorite colors too.

Hilda said...

Thanks for the giveaway! We're just staying in...I have wild salmon and a lobster tail to cook to ring in the new year. Look forward to lots more quilting in 2012!

Jeff said...

We are getting together with friends for a fondue dinner. It's going to be fun, delicious, and filling, can't wait! Happy New Years!

Bethany said...

Aloha! I love looking through your projects. This new year, I am looking forward to actually making a quilt :) I think I'm brave enough to try this year. Thanks for the giveaway and have a great new year!

Think Outside the Box said...

I look forward to New Years Day as a chance to wipe the slate clean, forget the bad things that happened last year and start over again. Also hope to get in lots of quilting next year.

Teresa F. said...

Those are really lovely bundles. I wish I could get my hands on one of those.
New Years Eve will be at home with the Hubby and the "kids".
Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

I'm looking forward to being home with the family watching the ball drop and maybe a little sewing too, to ring in the new year.

Amy
abf3615@aol.com

purlsandknit said...

I am planning on giving a knitting lesson and then enjoying a quiet evening with friends.

I am very much looking forward to 2012. It is so full of possibilities, a new job for my husband, possible relocation and new job for me. So many exciting changes to come.

Karen said...

I'm looking forward to a healthy 2012 with lots of time for quilting. Happy New Year!

ktquilts said...

For New Year's Eve, we are spending time with family during the day. Then we have a party (family style) in the evening with friends.

This year I am hoping to become better at resting,nespecially in Christ. It should be quite a challenge for me!!

New Year blessings.

Monica said...

I plan to spend the evening with my family just hanging out and enjoying each other's company. Followed by a new diet the next day...yay...luck me.

Anonymous said...

Those are gorgeous!!

Okay...I'll be helping my three sons stay awake until midnight...watching movies, and eating fondue.
Happy New Years!

skbrown

Carol said...

I have plans on New Year's Eve to lunch with friends -- I'll probably sew away the rest of the day!

KMServino said...

Hmm NYE I am going to birthday party. The person whose bday it is thinks its just a normal NYE party - should be fun.

kerrims.sew.what@gmail.com

Cassady Rider said...

My new years plan is to enjoy time with the hubby and our 2 month old son!

Terry said...

Great giveaway...those fabrics are beautiful! I plan on quilting, quilting and more quilting in 2012! Thank you! :0)

Dixie said...

We'll be safe & sound staying at home while the new year begins.

Amy said...

Very pretty bundles!!
Spending NYE at home with my hubby and daughters. Probably making homemade Mac N' Cheese and enjoying a nice bottle of wine (and sparkling cider for the girls).
Wouldn't want it any other way.

Kim said...

I have become a fabric JUNKIE! Everyday I buy something for all the future projects I have planned. Got my first sewing machine for Christmas, I had been using my moms and just got hooked on all the things I can do with it.

Ritapizza said...

These fabrics are beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful year for you and have a Happy 2012! I'll be snuggling by my Christmas tree with my love on New Years eve :)

Mom C said...

I think we're going swimming.haven't done that for new year's before. Our town opened an aquatic center with kids play area, lazy river, hydro tube , hot tub and regualr lap pool and we are invited to a private party there. Should be lots of wet fun and it'll only last til 9 so the grownup can still party after.
Love the fabric. Thanks.

Suzanne said...

We're welcoming in the new year with a few friends playing games together!
Wonderful giveaway!

Linda said...

Love the pretty fabrics in your Giveaway. Staying in for NYE as it's the time of my chemo cycle when I have to avoid crowds in case of infection. My husband will pop out for an hour to celebrate our friends's son's 18th birthday. Here's to a healthier 2012

Caty said...

Yay! Those bundles are gorgeous!

Plans for our New Year...after 8 years of living away from our hometown we're finally making the big move back! I'm a little nervous thinking about everything that has to get done, but I can't wait!!!

Thank you for everything that you share on your blog! I truly love to read what you post! :-)

Andrea said...

looking forward to doing more knitting and sewing in 2012!

beanie g said...

We are going to a wedding. First one ever for me. It should be fun, not to mention the fact that my friend is takiing all three kiddos overnight. Yeah, for a full nights sleep!

Jan said...

Hi !
I shall be spending New Year's Eve celebrating with friends and family..
My personal wish for 2012 is to be less afraid of free-motion-quilting.....it terrifies the life outa me !!
I need to conquer this fear !

New Year Greetings from here on Tyneside, England.
May 2012 be the year for dreams to be realised.
xx

Jan

jan(at)hood net(dot)co(dot)uk

Melissa said...

We are staying in. Splurging on NYE with caviar, champagne, lobster, garlic butter, fresh baguette..yum. I love it. Plus I am working on a quilt for our bed.

Those are some great fresh spring colors!

Liz Jimenez said...

Thanks for the giveaway, Amanda Jean!

I have a sort-of tradition of making Mexican food on New Year's Eve, so we'll probably do nachos and tacos and that sort of thing.

Truth: I'll most likely be passed out cold by 10PM. 9PM if I make margaritas. :-)

Happy New Year!

Just Jillbean said...

I'll be spending New Years Eve in a hot tub with a glass of champagne :) Can't wait!

Loooove those colors!!

Marie said...

sew sew sew .....

thanks for blogging ....

happy new year!

Karen said...

I love the pink bundle. My plans tomorrow is an online mystery quilt. Otherwise it will be very quiet around here. May you have a very Happy New Year.

lory said...

bellissimi i tessuti ,adoro i colori,per il nuovo anno avrei tanta voglia di acquistare una nuova macchina da cucire ........tanti tessutiper fare tanti lavoretti.ciao lory,tiseguo dall'italia

Rebecca said...

Sadly, I think this New Year's Eve is going to find me taking care of my 4 sick little ones :( Thanks for the giveaway!!

pipp5 said...

Those fabrics are soooo pretty, especially love the greens! Don't know what we're doing for NYE yet. Maybe go see the new Sherlock Holmes movie. Looking forward to a good friend teaching me to knit in 2012 and of course getting to some of those quilting projects on my bucket list!

Tiffany said...

What gorgeous fabric!
New years eve we are having Christmas number 2! My SIL and her family are coming down and visiting for the weekend. Will be nice to visit and relax with them!

Jezibels said...

Happy New Year Amanda, I want to also thank you for your wonderful blog, whenever I get the bug to make something I always check to see what your up to for inspiration! Thanks for being there and inspiring us!

New Year plan is to stay home and off the roads, have a little party with a few simple hordevours (cucumber slice, cream cheese, chives on a crispy cracker) and maybe some bacom wrapped chestnuts.

The Eberlys said...

Love the green colored bundle! Our son was born 3 months early - weighed 1 pound 13 oz - last Nov. I wanted to make him a quilt during my pregnancy, but with his early arrival, and the 99 days in the NICU, plus all the doctor's appointment this past year I have not had the time to make a quilt. Hopefully, this next year I can get one done. Our son, Jackson, is doing great. He is a whopping 18 pounds now and so precious. Would love the green bundle -- those are the perfect colors for his room decor. Love your quilts and blog! Happy New Year, too!

Becky said...

Love those colors! I think i will be sleeping on new years eve! I am also excited for all the fun quilts that i get to make next year!
Thanks!

Kristine Hanson said...

lovely FQ's! I am looking forward to getting more things done around my house this new year...changing out old doors for new doors...maybe new carpet? Repainting a bathroom, fun stuff!

Flo @ Butterfly Quilting said...

news years eve will be appetizers and champagne with friends!
Happy New Year to you!

Soile Kivinen said...

on ner year eve we will have a nice family dinner. i hope I will be a happy owner of Gammill Statler Stitcher in the beginning os 2012.

thank yoy for hosting this lovely giveaway. i loooove those fabrics

sally said...

Not being party animals on New Year's Eve, we've volunteered to babysit for family & friends. Presently we have three kids all under the age of three. It will be an interesting evening & next morning since all are spending the night. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of your giveaway. I really like both color groups.

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Shanna of Fiber of All Sorts said...

What a lovely giveaway. There is so much as I reflect one this past year that I'm looking forward to next year. I'm pondering what I'll be doing with my bloggy/quilty world. Fun times.

Joy said...

Both great colors! This new years I am planning on doing what I always do...eat some good food then head to bed early...we have 9am church.
I am looking forward to my hubby coming home safe to me from deployment...he has only been gone a month but it seems like forever. Only five more months to go. Thank goodness I have quilting to keep me happy.

anne said...

Thank you for sharing your life with us all in blog land. I love to read what you are making and get inspired. I sure want to make your Apple Cake Quilt as I see it as a very portable project.

Anyway, in 2012 my family has a lot of milestones, 2 people turn 50. We have a 50th wedding anniversary and my daughter turns 21....wow we sure are going to have a busy year.

Happy New Year to you and your family, may you enjoy and stay safe.

Julie said...

Those are both really sweet assortments- just what I'm looking for to make quilts for two girl babies on their way in the spring.

KellyS said...

Beautiful bundles! I don't think we are doing anything this year for New Years. Both of my boys are sick, along with hubby and myself. I am looking forward to my first bee this next year, I joined up with my modern quilt guild. I can't wait to learn new blocks and to get to know my guild members better!

Diane N said...

Thanks for the awesome giveaway. We plan to ring in the new year at a party at a friend's house. It's always nice spending time with friends! Happy New Year!

Claire said...

EEEEKK!! I love the fabrics and such great colors too!
I plan on hanging out with my friends for New Years Eve...nothing to crazy though.
I'm also looking to forward to the new year as a fresh start in my life, just can't wait to see what it brings to me...I'm just so excited I want to shout it to the world.

Have Happy New Year and thanks for the great give away offer!

Ruth said...

Spending New Year's Eve with friends. As for next year, I am looking forward to carving out more time to be creative, which includes finishing some quilt projects currently underway. I love both of the bundles, though I am especially drawn to the pink.

Lindsay Conner said...

Well, I feel like I am still recovering from the holidays, so I haven't thought much about New Year's Eve. But I typically celebrate pretty low-key with a few friends. Cheers!

Amiechan said...

It's just me, my husband, our two year old son and my husbands (and mine nowadays) friend that will celebrate together. We will play games together and eat a nice meal. :)

manybooks said...

Happy New Year to you! My husband is working so I'm having a couple friends over to stitch and watch movies for NYE.

foodmathquilts said...

We don't have any new years plans(yet) but I'm looking forward to organizing and playing with some new fabric before I get back to teaching on jan 8th.

I Quilt for Fun said...

Lovely yummy fabrics! We are sacrificing our new years eve plans to spend 10 hours in the car tomorrow driving back from our son's where we have been lucky enough to spend two days babysitting our only grandchild. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

I'll spend some of the car time dreaming of my 2012 plans for quilting now that I am retired.

Thanks for all YOU do in the blogging world.

Jan

Sara Ferrell said...

We're home-bodies! I'm just hoping my husband will get off work on time (4 pm)! I'll watch the ball drop, but other than that? *shrugs*

Quilter Mom of 3 said...

I plan on giving my brother the 15 foot long, 11 in. wide Season 12 Doctor Who scarf I double-crocheted for him, for his birthday (which is Jan. 1st).

I'm also looking forward to next fall, when I'll be having my 3rd child.

--Elena Boen

tink's mom said...

new years eve plans - being in bed with the dog and my honey waiting for the ball to drop hopefully before our eyelids do. Have a Happy and Safe New Year

Josie McRazie said...

I will answer both questions! hehe! I am in a band and we have a BIG gig on NYE! We always have a great time! It will be bitter sweet as it is my last time performing with them :( I am looking forward to the new year! I am hosting my first ever bee and I am loving every minute of it! Have a safe and happy NYE!!

mtnquiltr said...

What lovely fabric, love those colours! I'm looking forward to a few days in the sun in Feb, we're not even in the worst of winter, but I already feel in need of warmth and pampering!

Nancy said...

I will be babysitting my little Granddaughter while my Daughter and Son in Law go out to dinner.
Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year!

Amanda Dickson said...

We will be heading to church for a (board) game night, food, and prayer meeting to ring in the New Year! It's always great fun!

Brittney said...

New Years Eve will be spent playing time with family playing games. :)

Kathy said...

New Years Eve plans for us, the new empty nesters, are for dinner with friends and a movie followed by sewing, on New Years Day !

Anita said...

Happy New Year! We are headed over to our friends home at the beach. We usually eat lots of snacks and watch movies. Then we go for a walk on the beach to celebrate the new year.

Tabitha said...

I am not sure what color I like better! I can't wait to finish up a few projects and get back on track with the house!

Janny said...

We are staying home on NYE, with some good food and a bottle of champagne. Thanks for the giveaway, those fabrics are beautiful!

Kathy said...

New Years Eve plans for us, the new empty nesters, are for dinner with friends and a movie followed by sewing, on New Years Day !

Amy said...

So Pretty!
I'm looking forward to having our new furnace payed off :)

Lilac Barries said...

no NYE plans as of yet but I'll be going on a quilt retreat jan 6-8 that I am very much looking forward to

Angela said...

My birthday is New Year's Eve, and we will be having dinner and playing games with some friends of mine. This is the big 5-0 for me. :) I feel like I have finally grown up. Hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year! Angela

Nicole @ Patchwork Duck Designs said...

Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway! I'm looking forward to organizing my fabric stash (finally)...I just bought comic book boards and will be making mini-bolts!

Tanya said...

My kids are getting old enough that we'll have a little party with them, put them to bed, then sleep our way into the new year.

Susanne said...

We celebrate with a few friends and I am looking forward to a few free days after new years eve :)
Susanne

Erin @ MakeitSew said...

Thanks for the giveaway! My husband and I have plans to go to a friend's NYE party, but I think I'm coming down with a cold, so we'll see if that actually happens!

mama dub said...

My husband and I just like to stay home on New Year's Eve. Too many crazy people out driving when they shouldn't be so we like to spend time together at home. Thanks for the giveaway. Very pretty fabric. I enjoy your blog and seeing all of your beautiful quilts.

Michelle said...

happy new year to you! for us, we keep new year's eve pretty quiet... we'll stay up a bit late, drink some wine once the kids are in bed. nothing terribly exciting :)

jabeybaby said...

No big NYE plans here. Maybe I can finally get some sewing done though.
I love the green bundle, looks yummy!

Kelsey said...

How pretty!

The hubs and I are going to his cousin's house to celebrate and hang out :)

Rebecca Kennedy said...

We go to a "Deep Fried Paradise" party every year. We're always looking for new and inventive things to deep fry each year. No hangover the next day, but lots of Tums!

audrey said...

I'm working on NYE from 7a-9p so not too much time left for partying. I'll be too tired to do anything. As for the the new year, I'm hoping to finish up as many UFOs as I can. I started a public challenge on my blog, hoping to get a bunch done!

Anne said...

I usually sit by the windown and wait until my children are safely home on NYE. This year however, we are going to Baltimore to meet up with old high school friends. It has been over 20 yrs since we saw them. Thanks for the fabric giveaway!

Sarcastic Quilter said...

Aw, thank you for the chance to win. Our NYE plans are to go to a small gathering with some new friends made this year.

Quiltn Mama said...

I'm looking forward to my 38th birthday..yep, I'm a New Year's baby!

Jittina said...

New Years Eve is a family evening. I get to spend it together with my husband, 2 boys and father in law.

I'm looking forward to having more quilting time next year and finish some quilts for my family.

Laura said...

I always listen to the fireworks in my sleep. Thanks for the giveaway!

Mom said...

My favorite colors. Lots of sewing in 2012...sheryl

LT said...

Very pretty! My NYE plans are to visit some friends & their twins in their new house! I hope you have a Happy New Year too!

Sallie said...

Love the fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway! We plan a quiet evening at home, watching football, eating Chex mix. Happy New Year!

Rita said...

The fabrics are lovely.
My plans for next year is to finish two big quilts and a lot of small products. And to start up with training again :)

Paul said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

My daughter's birthday is the 31st, so we will have a birthday party, after which we will do a few chores (to separate one party from the other!) and then we will have a family fun night watching movies, playing games, etc.

Thanks!
Paul
www.OutnumberedQuilter.com

Catie said...

I'm looking forward to a fresh start with the new year. Much more sewing/quilting in my future :)

Thanks for the giveaway!

Kelli said...

I absolutely LOVE P.B.!

Kim said...

Usually have a quiet evening in on News Eve...just my DH and I.
I'm looking forward to finishing some quilts and starting new ones in 2012.
thanks so much for the chance to win either of these beautiful fat quarter bundles.

Happy Sewing and Happy 2012

Pattie D said...

Oh my plans are always many and my finishes few! This year I hope to change that...got check out Audrey's blog next! I have a list already to go, we will see how it goes, I did finish my 50 charity quilts before my 50th birthday...so I guess I do get somethings done. Love this bundle! What fun fabrics! Thanks AJ for all of your continuted inspiration and encouragement! You are AWESOME! happy new year to you and your family
hugs

Kari M. said...

I'll have a pretty low key new years eve. I'm looking forward to another year of growth and learning.

Elizabeth said...

Thank you for hosting the giveaway -- maybe I'll finally win won in 2012! My New Year's plans include a party with friends and general good times. :)

Anonymous said...

No plans for new years eve. Hope to get more quilting accomplished in 2012. Thanks for the chance to win the fabrics are beautiful. Would make a great birthday present to me.
kma

Yumm yumz by patticakes said...

Since my New Year's resolutions have a way of falling by the wayside, I have given myself a more concrete goal this year:
Instead of saying I will "get in shape", I am going to train for a 5K Race in May - hopefully, that will give me the added motivation to follow through!

Barb said...

Quiet night at home with my husband on New Year's Eve. I am looking forward to the coming year watching my granddaughter grow (7 mo.), sewing for her and getting chickens in the spring to entertain her ;)

Kata said...

I will spend NYE at home with family (Hubby, kids 2x3,5 and 6months) and hope to get some sleep too...
Lovely giveaway, thanks and fingers crossed!

Anonymous said...

I enjoy your blog very much and look foward to all of your creative ideas and just barely keeping up with you. You have a lot of energy. Good for you. My husband and myself will be enjoying a crab salad with french bread for dinner. I will enjoy a glass of Arbour Mist Strawberry White Zin and he will enjoy 2 beers. Will eat and be merry and watch tv. It's safe and we can't get into any trouble. Your giveway will make a wonderful quilt for welcoming 2012. Thank you and Happy New Year.

Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net

JuliePickles said...

Those are some seriously pretty bundles! I've always been a sucker for pink and green. Our plans are simple, stay home. We have 4 kids and finding child care isn't always so easy. Especially late night child care!

lorena said...

Super giveaway! Our plans are to have a low key night so we can get up early on New Year's day to go skiing! Happy New Year to you! :)

liz said...

Movies at home for New Year's - dh's back is out.... :(

Thanks so much for the opp. to win these lovely fabrics, and hope 2012 is good to you and to your family!

emilysigler said...

Green is my favorite color! But pink is great, too.

I'm planning to move the clocks back 3 hours so my kids (11, 10, 8, & 6) can celebrate and then go to bed at 9!

love the blog!

Monica B said...

Thanks for doing a giveaway! No New Years plans do to having a newborn. Looking forward to getting in shape, losing this baby weight and having more time to quilt in 2012!

Debra said...

I plan on spending New Year's Eve with my little grandson, while his parents enjoy a party. I think I'm the one with better plans!

Janine said...

My husband & I are spending it quietly, at home. Maybe some champagne at midnight. Did I mention "The Walking Dead" marathon on AMC? I'm there! Happy New Year.

Veronica said...

We will spend a quiet evening at home eating, drinking(non-alcholic) and playing board games.
Getting the mortgage paid off and working on my family history.
Love your blog

Jessica Chandler said...

Love the pink! We are staying home and having my husband's co-worker's over for NYE!

Dresden Quilter said...

We usually watch movies on New Year's Eve. Thank you for the giveaway and the inspiration.

mamacita said...

Would love to win, Thank you for the giveaway!!!

Erin said...

I'm going out for one of the first times in years! Should be interesting (I'm not a going out person!).

bnh123 said...

My New Years plans are to watch Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 and eat an amazing meal (filet mignon and crabcakes, yum!) with my husband. Hopefully my 11 month old will stay asleep through through most of the night.

Michelle @ the quilted tortoise said...

Delicious fabrics!! My NYE is very low key, hubby and I at home with a glass or two of bubbles and a dinner of grazing on indulgent dips and cheeses!

L.H.B. said...

For me it's the time of year to purge and reorganize. I don't spring clean -- don't see the point with kids running in & out all summer long -- but I do a thorough cleaning in late fall and then I finish up after the holidays by getting rid of all those things we don't like or use anymore. It's nice to have a refreshed home in the midst of winter. And, after the holidays, I'm happy to have a slower pace -- more time to play with the kids and sew. :-)

I just want to say thank you, Amanda Jean, for giving us all so much inspiration thru your blog. Best wishes to you and your family for a happy and prosperous New Year!

Sincerely,
Heather B.

Nanna said...

Happy New Year!
I plan to stay home and enjoy my family...of course maybe a little crafting too!

Jen said...

New years Eve...planning on taking the three kiddos to see The Adventures of Tintin early evening. No plans for the night though. Have a great new year! I am excited to get a new start in my sewing room.

Jane said...

Very pretty fabrics! I've got no plans for new years but I do plan on making some quilts with new techniques for next year!

Lisa in Port Hope said...

Lasagna, board games, watch the ball drop on the TV, then bed.

Myra said...

I'm sending the evening with dear friends, reflecting on an amazing year. 2012 will be a year of new direction for me!

Luv 2 Kreate said...

Beautiful fabrics!
For NYE this year we are staying home and watching movies. I am expecting early March so rest rest rest for me :)

Heidi J said...

Beautiful Bundles!!
My sister always has a New Years Eve Party! Love it, we have a big family and it is so much fun to hang out and play games.
hjarvis9@gmail.com

Helen said...

Oh, first of all, THANKS for the chance to grab up some of these gorgeous fabrics.

My wish for the new year is to heal from my injury/surgery. I've been working hard in my physical therapy sessions.

I also am looking forward to my husband's retirement that MAY be happening this year.

Happy New Year to you!

Jeanne said...

We plan on a quiet New Year's Eve. All energy will be needed to organize my sewing 'stuff' in the new year. LOL Happy New Year!

Caroline said...

We have no New Year's Eve plans. I am so tired from the last month of constant sewing that I think I'm going to go to bed early.

One of the things I look forward to the most about this next year was actually inspired by your "Finish it Up Friday" posts. I went through and made a list of all of the projects, sewing or otherwise, that I have started and never finished. There were a TON. My goal is to cross off all of the current projects. I look forward to the day when I can announce on my blog that they are, in fact, all finished! That will be quite the Finish it Up Friday post! :D

Katie D @ The Amateur Librarian said...

Beautiful colors!
I just moved to San Francisco a few months ago (from MS), and my younger brother was planning to come for a visit to celebrate the New Year... sadly, my grandmother passed away unexpectedly, so I will be spending New Year's Eve on a plane to attend her funeral.

Anonymous said...

I'm planning on staying home for New Year's and trying to get healthy. I just came down with my son's cold. But, I am looking forward to getting my first really good sewing machine (a Janome) next week, as a late Christmas present.

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