Have you seen how many Quilting Bloggers there are now in the directory? As of this writing, 848, which means we need only 152 more to reach the end of June goal of a thousand.
I have been overwhelmed with the many kind words that have been sent to me via email and the various blog postings that have been written about the Quilting Bloggers directory, and of course the hundreds of you that have posted the banner on your site to help spread the word.
The enthusiasm, excitement and generosity has been wonderful. Now, with the help of four fantastic Quilting Bloggers, we are giving back to the blogging community. I have had three fabulous donations offered as contest prizes.
The Contest
How does it work? Once we’ve reached a thousand, three random members of the Quilting Bloggers directory will be chosen as winners. The first person selected will have their choice of which prize they would like, then the second person and finally the third.
The three prizes donated are:
- Crazy Shortcut Quilts book and a fabric goodie,
- Comfort Is… pattern and fabric package, and
- Learn to Machine Quilt with Pat Sloan book.
Complete details of the prizes and their generous donators are below.
How can you help?
Continue to spread the word asking your friends and family to submit their site for inclusion in the directory.
Another way to help is to write a blog post about the Quilting Bloggers directory and, if you like, share your experience. I’ve had several emails from people saying how they’ve met new friends and acquaintances, found new connections in their new community, and have enjoyed an increase in their site traffic, all because they’re listed in the Quilting Bloggers directory. Since it’s only two weeks old, this is bound to continue growing and bringing the community together.
Posting a banner on your site is also a great help.
How do you enter the contest?
If you’re already listed in the Quilting Bloggers directory, you don’t need to do anything. If you’re not listed, and you have a blog, Submit your Site. The three contest winners will be chosen from the first 1,000 approved listings.
A Note on Submissions
I have had a few submissions to the Quilting Bloggers directory for blogs that are as little as a few hours old. Unfortunately sites that are too new to be reviewed and evaluated for inclusion in the directory, will be put on hold for at least two weeks, or until such a time as I can make an informed decision to include the site or not. These submissions will not be included in the Contest and do not count towards Reaching a Thousand.
Prize #1
Prize #1 has been donated by Marguerita McManus and Sarah Raffuse, authors of the book, Crazy Shortcut Quilts, Quilt as You Go and Finish in Half the Time!. Included with the book will be a fabric goodie.
Crazy Shortcut Quilts, Quilt as You Go and Finish in Half the Time!
Learn to make crazy quilts using fat quarters of fabrics, quilting as you go, using the decorative stitches on your sewing machine! Easy and quick &, requires almost no sewing or quilting experience. Includes fabric selection advice to make your quilt a part of your home decor, and includes time estimates for the quilts, so that you will know how soon you can have a quilt finished!
Features include:
- Instructions for 15 projects including wall art, pillows, a queen-size quilt, fabric valances and accent throws
- Advice for selecting the right fabrics and color schemes
- More than 175 color photos
- Ideas for using your decorative stitches
After reading Crazy Shortcut Quilts, you won’t have quilt tops sitting around waiting to be quilted any more. You’ll be looking for more projects to make!
Prize #2
Prize #2 has been donated by Dorothy Baker and is a baby quilt pattern she designed called Comfort Is….. The finished quilt measures 38 1/2" x 46 1/2". Also included in this prize are pre-washed fabrics for the bunnies and for some of the flowers and leaves.
I was thrilled to discover that Dorothy is the designer behind the wonderful quilt, All About Bears, that I had the pleasure of seeing at the Upper Canada Village quilt show last year. This has to be one of the most gorgeous quilts I’ve ever seen… one day I hope to be able to make something that beautiful.
Prize #3
Prize #3, has been donated by Pat Sloan and is her Learn to Machine Quilt with Pat Sloan soft-cover book.
Learn to Machine Quilt with Pat Sloan
Pat Sloan introduces her favorite tools and supplies for machine quilting, explains how to prepare a top for quilting, and instructs you in her signature style of free-motion machine quilting. Based on a class she teaches, the approach is easy, fast-paced, and will have you quilting free-motion swirls, curves, and other shapes in no time! After working on practice pieces and a project or two, you will soon find yourself free-motion machine quilting with confidence!
The book features basic machine quilting instructions plus 6 projects: Sew Simple table runner (using fabric charm squares), The Joy of Sewing wall hanging which is perfect for any theme print, Sunflowers Forever wall hanging, Chantilly Beach Roses throw, and Butterfly Garden quilt and pillow shams.
About Pat Sloan – Pat has been busy lately with her usual books, patterns, and fabric lines. But did you know she is an active blogger and has new online workshops? Check them all out! Website | Blog | Webcam | Online workshops
This is soooo nice of you and our fellow bloggers. I just figured out how to add your banner to my blog and it is first in my sidebar. Thank you for including me in your directory and offering this service to other quilters worldwide!
I am so happy to see so many quilting blogs. When I started blogging in 2005 I could only find half a dozen quilting blogs. Thanks to your site I now have more than I can possibly read. I have learned so much and made so many friends through blogging that I wonder how I survived in the days before blogging. I sure would like to win the Pat Sloan book!
Mine is done. Thanks for having a contest.
I am thoroughly enjoying blogging! thanks to Quilty Gal who told me about her blogsite. There seems to be a lot of lovely ppl in blogland with some wonderfuly ideas and blogs. Love this site too, very easy to navigate around – have managed to add your banner easily too!!! Never know, might get a job in IT????? LOL
Just found your site and loving it! I’ve summitted my entry and will add your banner to my blog.
I received your email that you have my blog in your directory ……. THANKS !!!!! That’s really GREAT !!! so, today, with help from my tech support (i.e. my teenage son who finally had time to squeeze me in to his schedule) I posted the “Quilting Blogger” banner to my sidebar. Good luck with your quest for a thousand!!
Ya gotta be in it to win it!!!
I’ve added your banner with a link to your page to my blog. Good luck reaching your goal.
Peggy in NJ
Anything to promote quilting! I hope you reach your 1,000 goal. Thanks for looking at my blog.
I will hazard a guess, you will reach the 1000 before the end of the month.
I am telling others about your site by word of mouth… my guild members.
Keep up the good work!
-Alice
I just added my banner! I have enjoyed finding new blogs to read.
Hi,
I have been surfing all day and just now found your site. I don’t see where I can register to join in the fun. Please let me know.
Karen from Indiana, USA
Hi Karen, you can here’s the link to Submit your Site.
Found your site while surfing. Please enter me in the drawing.
Thanks for information. Friends reccommended to visit you. It’s very interesting. Favourited! Want to read your blog more and more!