It's Day 5 of Celebrate Mom here at Happy Quilting!!! A fun filled week of daily guest posts and daily fabric giveaway's for you !!! Today, I am super excited to welcome my guest Natalia Bonner from Piece N Quilt!!
Natalia is an amazing friend and has some mad quilting skills!! Nataila runs has a wonderful long arm quilting business, has written 2 books, and has been published in lots of magazines and books. Natalia's is always creating something clever and her blog is loaded with lots of free tutorials!! So without further ado, let's toss it over to Natalia!!
Hi there, I'm Natalia Bonner and I blog, quilt, play, design and whatever else over at Piece N Quilt.
~Natalia Bonner
Ever since Melissa asked me to share in her Celebrate the Mom series so many thoughts have been running through my mind. Six years ago I decided to quit being a "normal" part of society and quit working a "normal" job. I gave that all up so I could be a mom. Little did I know... I didn't have a clue what was in store for my future and for sure had no idea how difficult yet rewarding it can be to be a mom. My children are some of my biggest joys.
I cannot express how grateful I am that I have the ability to be with my kids all day every day, even though most days are NOT picture perfect, the studio is generally.....lets just say my kids have a lot of toys, our hair is not always done perfect, our lunch isn't always the healthiest but we manage to make it through one day at a time. Even though I only have 2 kids of my own generally we have a 3rd child here with us, my niece. She's become like my 3rd child.
Just this past weekend my grandma was here in the studio for a couple days and she asked me "how do you do it" really I don't know... hahah. Some days I really ask myself how I made it through another day. I'm pretty sure every mom feels that way. One thing that I have learned being a mom, when my daughter was born my husband told me that we needed to have a "schedule" I was so confused by this whole concept. As a child I never had a bedtime, I was very well taken care of, but a schedule was something I couldn't grasp. Now, I can't thank him enough for teaching me about a "schedule" napping, eating, playing, quilting, and so on, at certain times each day are the only way I can survive, maybe I should be celebrating the dad here. :) Really, since my studio isn't actually in my home I've learned that a schedule is the only way I can be productive, actually I don't even have a sewing machine in my home. Every day, my children and I go to "work" from 8:30 - 5, some days my daughter cries because she doesn't want to go to work, some days she's excited, and my baby, he doesn't care, as long as he has food and toys. :)
I'm pretty sure none of us moms are perfect, we all wish we could do more, but at the end of the day I'm pretty certain that we are all grateful that we have the opportunity to be a mom!
Hope you all have a fabulous mothers day!
~Natalia Bonner
Thank you to Natalia for being part of this Celebrate Mom event!
And you know whats next, the Giveaway!!!
Today's Celebrate Mom Giveaway is sponsored by The Intrepid Thread. One lucky winner will win this fantastic Madhuri fat quarter bundle as their Mother's Day gift!! I just love the elephants!!
So what do you have to do for your chance to win???
Leave a comment here of your what Fat Quarter Bundle The Intrepid Thread carries.
That's it. Up to 1 entry per person. Giveaway is open to international entries. It will close on Sunday, May 12th and a winner will be selected randomly and announced shortly after.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back tomorrow when Jenny Pedigo will be stopping by and I will be hosting our final giveaway!!!
Linking up to SMS Giveaway Day - And just in case, here is Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4
That's easy! I just bought the crimp fat quarter bundle from Julie. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe Shelbourne Falls collections are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMadhuri!
ReplyDeleteGlobal Bazaar in Purple is gorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance... Madhuri is beautiful and I do love those elephants too!
ReplyDeleteI love lots of bundles in Julie's shop! One favorite is the Color Me Retro bundle.
ReplyDeleteI love the Remix Ovals Fat Quarter bundle. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteFolk Tale for sure! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying all these guests! I love the Floressence bundle!
ReplyDeleteThe Indie Chic bundle.
ReplyDeleteIndian Summer - Fat Quarter Bundle in Mystic Mountain is my favorite. I have been wanting to do a somewhat neutral quilt...this would be lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love the elephants!!
ReplyDeleteI like Folk Tale.
ReplyDeleteGummy Bears! I love that bundle.
ReplyDeleteI like the Floressence bundle.
ReplyDeleteCleo!!
ReplyDeletei love folk Tale,there is lots of lovely ones there.xx
ReplyDeleteCarnaby Street - Fat Quarter Bundle In Cool Peace
ReplyDeleteThabks for another great giveaway! My husband told me the same thing about schedules. I just wanted to hold my baby all day but its nice that she has a set nap and bed time because I get the unwind time I need.
It was really great to know Nataila. Its so true about schedule. Without it, definitely it would be difficult to find time to quilt with young children.
ReplyDeleteWhat could be better than the giveaway fat quarter bundle? The complete collection of course ;):
Madhuri - Fat Quarter Bundle Complete Collection
I love love love Madhuri - the complete fat quarter bundle. Those elephants are just fantastic :-)
ReplyDeleteMy fav bundle IT carries is the Glimma bundle.
ReplyDeleteGlad tomeet you.!!
ReplyDeleteI love Winter`s lane.Thanks
I like Julie's selections of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteShelburne Falls - Fat Quarter Bundle Complete Collection is tops ...
as is Floressence and Indian Summer
but it must be THE Complete Collection! alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
Wow! Great selection and prices. I love the Junebug fat quarter bundle! Natalie, your kids are adorable!, Mary
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ReplyDeleteI'm Marcia's Mother so celebrate Mother's Day means I have to enter too!
I like aquas so my picks are: Indian Summer - Fat Quarter Bundle Complete and Indie Chic - Fat Quarter Bundle Complete
Beautiful fabrics. I love the In My Room Fat Quarter Bundle - the complete collection. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for no snow or rain tomorrow. Love the Remix Oral and Reading Rainbow collections. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNow that I have seen the pink elephants, I am picking the Madhuri Fat Quarter bundle. This sure has been fun and it is nice to learn about these designs and how they cope with their families. Thank you for the awesome giveaway.
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Totally lovin the Aspen Frost FQ bundle! but then again they're all gorgeous bundles!!
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Indian Summer - Fat Quarter Bundle in Mystic Mountain is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the Spring House in Basil!
ReplyDeleteThe Urban Mod bundle! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide between Indian Summer or Tsuru!
ReplyDeleteFolk Tale In Tiffany Blue And Tangerine. Adorable Children!
ReplyDeleteIndie Chick in blue!
ReplyDeleteSo many to choose from. Glimma is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you and your family....thanks for sharing....I love Cleo!!
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely loving Glimma at the moment!
ReplyDeletefloressence is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - just saw the Gummi Bears bundle - yum!! Fab giveaway - thanks Julie and Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteCarnaby Street. SUch beautiful colors
ReplyDeleteLove the gummi bears bundle- such great colours
ReplyDeleteIt's been fun reading about all the moms this week. Each day I've enjoyed "meeting" some new friends! And my favorite FQ bundle today would be the Roughing It collection with all the camping stuff--this would make a fun lap quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very cute bundle. Love the color combination. Thanks for the great interviews.
ReplyDeleteGlobal Bazar has caught my eye over at The Intrepid Thread - all the colorways are fantastic. I like the elephants in Madhuri too. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteTotally glimma. Thanks for the generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSeven Wonders FQ bundle looks very interesting. But there are lots of other beautiful collections that would find a home with me.
ReplyDeleteMadhuri - Fat Quarter Bundle in White...love it and have the perfect person to gift with a lape quilt with it...
ReplyDeleteGlobal Bazar is gorgeous and so is reading rainbow!! thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI really like the remix ovals FQB or the shades of black FQB. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDelete2wenty Thr3e Fat Quarter Bundle Complete Collection - I LOVE that fabric line!
ReplyDeleteTwilight Whispers is so pretty. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Floressence bundle!
ReplyDeleteColor Me Retro is my favorite - I want to make my DIL a quilt with it - it reminds me of her alot!
ReplyDeleteIndian Summer is one of my new favs. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMaduri is lovely. jennylarking@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove them all! Maybe I like the Indian Summer bundle best...thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHappy Go Lucky is my favorite, such happy colors and prints.
ReplyDeleteI love Glimma bundle!
ReplyDeleteRemix ovals. Can always use some basics!
ReplyDeleteI love In My Room - Warm! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the Glimma bundle.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite at Intrepid Thread - Indian Summer - Fat Quarter Bundle Complete Collection!! Wow - it's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bundle !! Love and JOY!! Count me in
ReplyDeleteRemix Ovals is an amazing stack of yumminess.
ReplyDeleteI love FOLK TALE. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteI love the cycling fabric...but this bundle is too cute also! Thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteFolk Tale!!
ReplyDeletei love reading rainbow but alas it's out of stock :( i would go with i am ninja.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in Glimma
ReplyDeleteToday it's Madhuri, ( plan on using the collection soon) . Yesterday was Gummy Bear, and tomorrow..... it's always fun to check !
ReplyDeleteMadhuri is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like most of them. If I have to choose just one, it's Happy Go Lucky. Thanks for a chance to win this lovely Maduri bundle.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Junebug bundle
ReplyDeleteBlomma! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to choose! Maybe the Folk Tale bundle! Thanks for (another) giveaway. You are the best! Ana
ReplyDeleteMan that's hard to choose - they carry so many great lines! I guess I'll go with Indie Chic... thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteOhhh that's easy...Folk Tale!
ReplyDeleteThe Glimma bundle is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the Junebug bundle!
ReplyDeleteI am loving / coveting the Spring House bundle! I've never commented before, but I enjoy your site! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the winter's Lane collection!
ReplyDeletehulseybg at gmail dot com
Love the Reading Rainbow bundle!
ReplyDeleteMadhuri - Fat Quarter Bundle in White
ReplyDeleteWow! They have some wonderful bundles! My favorite is Shelburne Falls by Denis Schmidt. Thanks for a chance to win this one, it's lovely, too.
ReplyDeleteSo hard to choose, but i love the colors in Madhuri
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to choose, but remix ovals.
ReplyDeleteI like Global Bazaar in purple.
ReplyDeleteEvery fat quarter bundle she carries is a favorite!!! Seriously! So ONE of my favorites is Color Me Retro-Jeni Baker :) Sweet Mom post, too :)
ReplyDeleteHard to choose but really I like Madhuri in orange
ReplyDeleteThank you for this giveaway !
Happy GomLucky catches my eye!
ReplyDeleteI'm really wanting the 2wenty Thr3e Fat Quarter Bundle Complete Collection.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Natalia's studio isn't even in her home! My mind is blown. She's amazing.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite bundle is the Gummi Bears custom bundle. :)
I seem to be drawn to kids fabrics lately, especially little boys, so I'm loving the I am Ninja bundle :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Folk Tale - Fat Quarter Bundle In Lime!!
ReplyDeleteIt has to be the Indian summer bundle. Happy Friday to you.
ReplyDeleteI like the Gummi bears custom bundle
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Color Me Retro.
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing the Folk Tales FQ complete bundle :) sguday at shaw dot ca
ReplyDeleteI love them all, especially 2wenty Thr3e. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe remix ovals are yummy!
ReplyDeleteI want FOLK TALE! It is so darn cute!!! Thanks for the chance to win! I love Intrepid
ReplyDeleteI would pick Folk Tale but I wouldn't be able to decide on a color!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the Folk Tale bundle.
ReplyDeleteSo much wonderful fabric! Woodland pals is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteRight now it's Glimma, but I'm keeping a sharp eye out to see if Bijoux comes in!!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to choose, they are all so beautiful. I really like the The Folk Tale bundles and the Color Me Retro too. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI like the Floressence - Fat Quarter Bundle In Magnifi Scent
ReplyDeleteNext to Madhuri? I think Junebug is awfully cute!
ReplyDeleteI like both Woodland Pals and Reading Rainbow. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteCarnaby Street! No, Shelbourne Falls! I can't decide!! :D
ReplyDeleteI love the Round and Round quilt pattern by Thimble Blossoms... All the material is beautiful - can't pick one!
ReplyDeleteBut, elephants are one of my favorite materials to collect in my stash! Hee Hee
I love Madhuri. My next favorite would be Rainbow Reading. Love word prints.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Cleo.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh...2wenty Thr3e FQ Bundle had me hooked IMMEDIATELY!! Such lovely fabrics throughout the shop! Thanks for the chance to win some!!
ReplyDeletePaulette
I am Ninja! So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many cute ones. Love folk tale, I am ninja & life in the jungle.
ReplyDeleteThe Urban Mod bundle is great but I also love the colors and elephants of the Madhuri bundle!
ReplyDeletei really like the madhuri line
ReplyDeleteMy favorite folk tail or any other fabric by natatlie Lymer
ReplyDeleteI love Global Bazaar and Woodland Pals. So different--and I have a million ideas for both!
ReplyDeleteCarnaby street; although it's hard to chose from so many beautiful fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThe remix Owls collection is my favorite bundle Intrepid Thread carries.
ReplyDeleteColor me Retro caught my eye :)
ReplyDeleteRide Fat Quarter Bundle. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAmandak@whatthebobbin
I think it has to be the the Remix Ovals bundle, love those colours and they would make such a great addition to my stash! thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI'm really wanting to make a "guy's quilt" right now and I'm thinking the Seven Wonders fat quarter bundle would really fit the bill. Perfect, right? Thanks for the chance to win. Pink elephants! I want some! Happy Mother's Day everyone.
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Madhuri is lovely! I also like Global bazaar and Urban Mod
ReplyDeletesuch great fabrics! happy mother's day.
ReplyDelete:)
thank you for the giveaway.
I think Spring House would be my pick today.. but then tomorrow would be something different.
ReplyDeleteBeing a Mom is the best, but wait until you are a Grandmother... it is the best in a different way. Sort of the reward for being a Mom.
Happy Mothers Day to all the Mom's out there.
So many fun bundles! I love the indie chic bundles as well as carnaby street and so many others!
ReplyDeleteFolk Tale is actually pretty cool, i loved the pink selection!
ReplyDeleteLove the Hipster Bundles! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteIndian Summer are just the perfect fabrics for my dream Airstream trailer.
ReplyDeleteI'd say either Floressence or the Folk Tale in orange and blue. But, seriously--there is too much goodness there. It's hard to choose a favorite!
ReplyDeleteCleo is pretty cool ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Ocean View in aqua. So cute! :)
ReplyDeleteI just love the Color Me Retro bundle! It is just plain fun! Thank you for the chance at this giveaway!! :)
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ReplyDeleteFolk Tale! What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the Color Me Retro bundle!
ReplyDeleteThe one you picked Madhuri fat quarter bundle, totally cute.
ReplyDeleteI love Global Bazaar in purple. It's so colorful & pretty! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love folk tale
ReplyDeleteMadhuri is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love the Color Me Retro bundle! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI love Carnaby St!
ReplyDeleteI love the Folk Tale bundle in blue and tangerine! Gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteI like the Glimma bundle..
ReplyDeleteFolk Tale! kerihag at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteSpring house in basil:)
ReplyDeleteLove the Roughing It bundles! A table runner or throw would be so cute for my RV!
ReplyDeleteusagypsy(at)hotmail(dot)com
Indie Chic is fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity to play and win.
ReplyDeleteCleo would be my choice. Thanks for chance to win
ReplyDeleteI love the In my room bundle isaribeiro1(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLove Kate Spain so my pick is In from the Cold. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win. Fingers crossed as my birthday falls on Mother's Day this year.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Happy Mother's Day to you! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Folk Tail! Soooo sweet! :) Thanks for the chance!
Love and Joy for me! So many great fabrics at The Intrepid Thread. :)
ReplyDeleteCleo is the one I pick. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has 22 mo old triplets. She lives in the interior of Alaska, 200 miles from anything and she could not have survived this long without a schedule. The kids are all healthy and happy, and all are on the same schedule! For the fun part, I love anything hipster at the moment.....what a fun fabric line!
ReplyDeleteIn from the Cold by Kate Spain. Although I can't believe I even mentioned ANYTHING about Christmas yet!
ReplyDeletelawton_linda (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like the Junebug FQ bundle
ReplyDeleteGlimma!
ReplyDeleteOceanview, love the solids that really look like waves.
ReplyDeleteGotta love Winter's Lane!
ReplyDeleteI like the Gummi Bears custom bundle. :)
ReplyDeleteThe folk tale is very nice. Thanks for the chance! jgemeroy(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI like the 2wenty Thr3e bundle! :)
ReplyDeleteI think the Indie Chic in Gold is my fav :)
ReplyDeleteI like Glimma. I know some days you think your not going to make it through the day but you always get it done. Thanks for the give away and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHard to chose, but probably Cleo- thanks
ReplyDeleteI love Textures!
ReplyDeleteHappy Go Lucky is Great but I love Glimma and Comma too. I love reading your blog.
ReplyDeletelawton_linda (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like the Remix Ovals. I'd love to have them all!
ReplyDeleteHard to choose, but right now I'm eying the tsuru bundle
ReplyDeleteMadhuri in red!
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ReplyDeleteA hard choice but I think Indie Chic.
ReplyDeleteI like Love and Joy in Red. So bright and fun!
ReplyDeletebrooke at richardchurch dot com
Folktale looks like wo much fun!
ReplyDeletelbanders00(at)aol(dot)com
Love the Indian Summer Complete FQ Bundle. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love the Happy Go Lucky fabrics
ReplyDeleteI really like Glimma and Comma
ReplyDeleteI still really, really want Tsuru!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently liking Ride by Julia Rothman as I do a lot of biking during the summer.
ReplyDeleteI love the Gummy Bears fat quarter bundle and a toss up would be In My Room.
ReplyDeleteso many choices! I'd love to have the entire collection of Carnaby Street!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving Glimma right now. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHappy Go Lucky - love this fabric.
ReplyDeleteAll are beautiful, but I love the Indian Summer bundle the best! Although, I really love the elephants!!! LOL Thank you for the chance to win the contest.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Remix Ovals FQB. This bundle would be great as "basics."
ReplyDeleteI love the Aspen Frost FQB!
ReplyDeleteI really like the 2twenty Thr3e bundle in Petal & Clementine. Such pretty, pretty fabrics.
ReplyDeleteHappy Go Lucky is my new favorite......but, coming in a close second is the Shelburne Falls collection and Madhuri collection. Thank you! anglanouette at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI like the Gummy Bears Custom Fat Quarter Bundle... not sure if it is the colors I like best or the name lol.
ReplyDeleteI really like the 2twenty thr3e bundles. All colorways are great.
ReplyDeleteTeresa teequilts@bellsouth.net
I am liking Cleo by Dear Stella. Shelburne Falls is a close second.
ReplyDeletei love the Shellbourne falls and color me retro, really enjoyed the week long series on all you amazing young moms.
ReplyDeleteI love the Cleo bundle! Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteHoping to get my hands on some Glimma... soon :)
ReplyDeleteI've really surprised myself with how much I like Indian Summer! I'm hoping to get a small bundle soon ♥ Also, I am in love with those elephants in the Madhuri bundle! Too cute.
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