First, we need to announce the winner from last weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!! The winner of the $30.00 Gift Certificate to Shabby Fabrics is . . . Number 192. . . Congrats Jeanie!! I have emailed you :)
And on to today's
Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Discover Fabric!! You will find a wonderful selection of fabrics from a large variety of manufactures at Discover Fabric :)
And the Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is for a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Discover Fabric!!! One lucky reader is going to get a Christmas Shopping Spree!!!
ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment that tells me one of your quilting discoveries this year. What new thing did you try :)
ENTRY 2 - Show your Discover Fabric love. You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. You can Sign up for the Discover Fabric Newsletter (middle of the page) , or you can Visit the Shop and then share a favorite item ;) Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Discover Fabric Love!!!
ENTRY 2 - Show your Discover Fabric love. You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. You can Sign up for the Discover Fabric Newsletter (middle of the page) , or you can Visit the Shop and then share a favorite item ;) Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Discover Fabric Love!!!
And that's it ;) The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, December 23rd when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)
Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!
This year o got more comfortable with fmq. Not a discovery per se, but it's true!
ReplyDeleteI love the Balloon Ride In Blue fabric. And it's on sale!
ReplyDeletethis year i did lots of gifts with zips, who knew it could be so easy.
ReplyDeletei follow discovery fabrics on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI visited the shop and would love to purchae Andrea Victoria in Gold. I could always use those colors in quilts. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI tried lots of more complicated bags. I'm getting a little bit better and I do like larger bags to carry my curling iron, hair dryer, etc when I go on a short trip. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI have to add my thank you to this post! Looks like I really did get what I wanted for Christmas! Thank you so much for these giveaways! Tuesdays are becoming my favorite day! Thank you, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI made my first bargello this year and loved it - browns and oranges - my favorite so far
ReplyDeleteI actually quilted my first quilt. I'd made tops before, but this was the first time doing my own quilting.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Twitter follower. cath_marissa
ReplyDeleteMy "new" thing this year was to discover the joy of solids. I have been a print girl....or maybe a tone on tone. But am in love with solids suddenly. Great give away. Thanks for hosting. Mrscummings2u at Gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI started free motion quilting this year!
ReplyDeleteI did a QAYG bag this year and really loved the process and the finished product.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Riley Blake Boy Crazy Main Orange fabric in the sale section - I want to make my son an "I spy" quilt after the holidays and that would be a fun backing for it!
ReplyDeleteI learned to let go of quilt tops I'm not crazy about. A charity was happy to get them and quilted them for kids in need.
ReplyDeletePretty much everything in quilting is new for me as I only started this year- I love it! Thanks for the giveaway! cherisetowrratgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of Discover Fabric on FB.
ReplyDeleteI made a QAYG quilt and I love the process.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'd been hearing about Craftsy from my quilting friends, I never tried a class until this year. Now I'm enrolled in eight.
ReplyDeleteI tried different threads on my Tiara this year....not so fearful...lol
ReplyDeleteI joined The Quilt Show and am trying to find time to finish up their BOM. Maybe after the Bonnie Hunter Mystery...sometime in 2015.
ReplyDeleteI discovered you have to be reeeeallly careful handling and working with diamond shapes!
ReplyDeleteThis year I did my first project with hexagons.
ReplyDeleteMy new quilting thing this year is....quilting. I am just now learning to quilt and I am loving it!
ReplyDeleteI am already following Discover Fabric on F! tomcharlene@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine with a long arm machine generously invited me to her house to quilt a quilt. It was really fun and quick. I would love to have one of my own, someday....
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays.
my new quilting thing this year is english paper piecing.
ReplyDeleteI discovered the difference of cotton and polyester thread. I use strictly cotton for quilting and poly for stretchy clothes....
ReplyDeleteI get Discover Fabric newsletter.
ReplyDeleteSince this is my first year everything is new! However I have discovered that the "quilting" part is my favourite and am having so much fun trying everything. Thanks for all that you share!
ReplyDeleteWell, I just got my first ever sewing machine this year (October) so everything is new to me. I've tried making potholders, scarves, and have a few blankets & quilts planned. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI tried a block-of-the-month this year, and I'm loving it. As a result of making the blocks, I learned how to make awesome half square triangles! LOL
ReplyDeleteThis year I tried paper piecing by following along with a block of the Month. By the ninth month, I could proudly say I could paper piece. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been trying machine appliqué.
ReplyDeleteI'm following Discover Fabrics on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI discovered that I love to sew using my 1/4" foot with metal guide. I previously used a 1/4" foot but was all plastic - I didn't like that one.
ReplyDeleteThis year I did a quilt almost entirely made of half-square triangles! That was a first for me.
ReplyDeleteI like Discover Fabric on FB - great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBesides starting my first quilt, I became more comfortable with a new sewing machine.
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Discovery Fabrics has some pretty fabric in their sale section. That balloon pattern made me smile. Renragjd@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI learned that sewing blocks with kids is hard, but rewarding if we can just get started.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new sewer and made my first quilt this year!
ReplyDeleteI tried free motion designs besides just stippling. Swirls and wavy lines are some of my current favorites. Next year I plan to learn more.
ReplyDeleteI have discovered that I love free motion quilting on a long arm. Now if only Santa would bring me one! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the Cookies and Cocoa flannel FQ bundle on Discover fabrics! So cute. Would make a nice rag quilt for a little one.
ReplyDeleteThis year I discovered that I don't hate solids after all! Pbstrand@MSN.com
ReplyDeleteI love the Woodwinked By Dear Stella fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI did my first eye-spy baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love their sale section!
ReplyDeleteI discovered Clover's Wonder Clips
ReplyDeleteFollowing Discover Fabrics on facebook
ReplyDeleteI tried applique - both needle-turn and fusible. I'm sticking with fusible applique!
ReplyDeleteI tried quilt as you go and love it:)
ReplyDeleteIn the sale shop is some fun hot air balloon fabric as well as the super cute Boy Crazy line by Riley Blake. What's super is that you can order a swatch of the fabric, which for some projects is critical because you may not have seen the fabric in person and need to know if it matches.
ReplyDeleteI follow discover fabric on facebook. Love their logo!
ReplyDeleteThis year I learned how to gluebaste binding - it has made a BIG difference in my quilts!
ReplyDeleteALREADY 'LIKE' ON FB!
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I pieced curves. It was terrifying.
ReplyDeleteMERRY CHRISTMAS! I've slowly slowly learned that I can do decent looking FMQing too!
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I visited their shop! I like their precuts and bundles section!
ReplyDeleteThis year I "discovered" a quilt frame (sans stand) on my front stoop from a lady I had met at the farmer's market. It was real treat, and a fun discovery!
ReplyDeleteI used a Go cutter for the first time. Love, love, love. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI like Discover Fabric on FB. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHere's an interesting discovery I made today at work... using the office paper rotary trimmer to cut fabric and I made this discovery because I forgot my fabric rotary cutter at home and I like to work on quilting projects during my lunch break and coffee breaks!!
ReplyDeleteI discovered quilting this year!!! And so happy that I did!! So pretty much everything is new to me :)slheaton85(at)Hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSome quilting friends and I discovered a wonderful Bed and Breakfast for quilters located in Vancouver, WA. We sew while the owner cooks all our meals and provides snacks. It's heaven!
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabrics on FB.
ReplyDeleteI discovered the Scant Quarter Inch setting on my Viking sewing machine! It is amazing!!
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ReplyDeleteI got a new to me longarm machine and I am enjoying discovering how to use it!
ReplyDeleteI found inspiration on Instagram!
ReplyDeleteI discovered how to machine bind my quilts, I feel it is stronger for repeated washings and it sure is faster!
ReplyDeleteI visited Discover fabrics and love Balloon ride in blue!
ReplyDeleteI found out that I like to quilt my quilts in small section and join them later. Much better than trying to work with a full quilt on my small machine! ;) thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteI actually discovered 2 things this year. Paper piecing and EQ7. I am in love with paper piecing!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow them on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI tried Susie's Magic Binding for the first time and I love it! Thanks for the chance.
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The cocoa and cookies line is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis year I purchased an embroidery machine and discovered that I love it!
ReplyDeleteI discovered more organic fabric than ever this year. I've been trying to only buy organic for about the last 7 years, and only within the last couple of years has it become easier to do.
ReplyDeleteI signed up for their newsletter!
ReplyDeleteThis has been my year of practice of FMQ. I have to say I have come along way!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow them on FB.
ReplyDeleteI tried a new Long Arm quilter and was quite happy with her work! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI like discover Fabric's Cloud 9 selection.
ReplyDeleteI found Frixion pens this year, and I love them!
ReplyDeleteI discovered I can actually use a normal machine to quilt my quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric on FB.
ReplyDeleteI follow you by e-mail.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed a Shortcut Binding tool from Franklin Quilt Company. It was great!
ReplyDeleteI joined my very first round robin this year so that was my quilting discovery.
ReplyDeletethis year I discovered that mitered bindings weren't as hard as I'd always imagined!
ReplyDeleteI am a new quilter and found the add-a-quarter ruler.
ReplyDeleteIt's been so much fun to (re)discover how varied the responses can be when quilters from all over are given the same challenge! It just goes to show what a wonderful variety of quilters there are.
ReplyDeleteI didn't try anything new, but I discovered how to miter the binding when sewing it on. Once I discovered the trick, it became second nature. Thanks!
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I got a new machine this year with a much larger harp space, so I have been trying to branch out a lot more in my FMQ
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ReplyDeleteThank you Melissa for the memories, I can appreciate the new skill(s) I've attained and your inspiration always gets me moving on to more difficult ones. I like that!
I've signed up for Discover Fabric Newsletter.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the Winter Frost fabrics at Discover Fabrics.
DeleteI love Discover Fabric's collection of Christmas fabrics. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
I learned to hand bind a lot faster :). Joined a Bee group and tried at least 10 patterns I'd not done before. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am quilting my first large quilt with a wood grain design. I am getting more comfortable with FMQ.
ReplyDeleteI've signed up for Discover Fabric Newsletter.
ReplyDeleteI made my first quilt using HST's and loved it, so will definitely do more because of the numerous layouts available by using them. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI now follow Discover fabrics on Pinterest. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI have only been quilting since this time last year and have stuck to straight line quilting, but a few months ago I tried FMQ on my domestic machine and I love it! I have now FMQ two quilts.
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I don't know if I've learned anything this year (though I'm sure I have). I'm just really looking forward a Patchwork City BOM. I'm challenging myself to take my time and really think about the placement of the different fabrics, like Elizabeth Hartman describes doing in the intro to her book.
ReplyDeleteI liked Discover Fabric on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI visited Discover Fabric and I really like the smaller fat quarter bundles.
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Paper piecing!! I really embraced it and used it a number of times!
ReplyDeleteI bought my first walking foot and am almost done my first Rag Quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am following Discover Fabric by email
ReplyDeleteDiscovery? New gadgets like Clover Wonder Clips and Nancy Zieman Seams Right. And, as always, fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabrics on facebook. :-)
ReplyDeleteMy focus for years has been custom FMQ on my longarm, so this year I actually made some quilted things with my own piecing design! I have not designed a pieced pattern before so it was really cool that it turned out just like I thought/hoped it would!!
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric on twitter with @farmquilting. Thank you for the great giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteI discovered how fun spiral quilting is.
ReplyDeleteFor me it was FMQ and boy, do I need to practice a lot more.
ReplyDeleteI discovered quilting with an even feed foot! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI tried my first block of the month this year. And I finished all my blocks by the first week of December matsche.christine@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThe Fabric Traditions Rainbow Quilting Calico Print caught my eye! I also signed up for the shop newsletter.
ReplyDeleteThis year I quilted my first quilt using my walking foot and I had a first go at FMQ.
ReplyDeletei have been 'trying free motion' not working to good for me
ReplyDeleteliked them on facebook
ReplyDeleteI just got done "trying" out the circuit board fmq on a lap quilt for Christmas. I've got it down pat now!
ReplyDeleteI discovered I'm not a big fan of paper piecing! However I did discover that I like free motion quilting...just not too good at it!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for Discover Fabric's newsletter. Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI discovered how spray starch and my Eleanor Burns Stiletto really help with precise piecing!!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteHi! I visited Discover Fabric and that have a great selection of children's prints!! Thanks again!!!
ReplyDeleteI learned & made a string quilt, foundation piecing.
ReplyDeleteI visited Discover & signed up for the newsletter .
ReplyDeleteThank you
Just visited Discover's website and signed up for their newsletter - they have a nice selection of fabrics and good sale items.
ReplyDeleteI love their holiday fabrics!! Great fabric store! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI did learn to do paper piecing this year! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI tried freemotion couching - and failed. Will give it next year a new chance. :)
ReplyDelete2014 - I registered and attended my first all-day workshop with a group of women each making the same project - so so so far outside my comfort zone, but it was fun and wonderful and I was able to finish the project [although not that same day]. Enjoyed a lot of support.
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabrics on FB.
ReplyDeleteI drafted my own paper piecing pattern.
ReplyDeleteI started organizing my scraps ala bonnie hunter! pjrquilter(at)msn(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI follow discover fabrics on facebook
ReplyDeleteI purchased an embroidery program and have been learning how to use it..
ReplyDeleteI signed up for Discover's newsletter. thks for giveaway. pjrcontest(at)msn(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI did some FMQ feathers.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower on Pinterest of Discover Fabrics. Mara Capron/grecomara
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI discovered a love of planning color layout and tools like value finder filters
ReplyDeleteI signed up for Discover Fabrics Newsletter and follow them on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI discovered spray starching my fabric before cutting! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I would say I discovered anything, but I am trying to keep my fabrics sorted--especially scraps and cutting the scraps into ready to use strips or squares like Bonnie Hunter does.
ReplyDeleteWe discovered Cottage Garden threads - they are lovely to use.
ReplyDeleteI like the Winter Frost fabric at Discover Fabric.
ReplyDeleteI have been discovering all the great things I can do with my new Pfaff sewing machine. Such Fun !
ReplyDeleteLove that "Whoo Me" and "You Whoo" fabric collections at Discover Fabric.
ReplyDeleteI discovered all the quilty inspiration on Instagram this year!
ReplyDeleteI am actually new to sewing and quilting, so this year I did my first quilt block. I know it's not much, but It's a big step for me. Have a great day! dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric on Twitter (@dawnm1993) And here is my email: dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI discovered quilting blogs this year. kthurn@bektel.com
ReplyDeleteI discovered some really cute winter-themed fabric such as Cocoa and Cookies and Winter Frost at Discover Fabrics website. kthurn@bektel.com
ReplyDeleteI discovered that I really need a better system for using scraps-they're taking over!
ReplyDeleteI (re)discovered a love for cathedral window this year. One day I really want to make an entire quilt from them, not just a pillow. ;)
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric on FB.
ReplyDeleteI tried to do hand sewing hexies together! Quite addictive.
ReplyDeleteI discovered using a silver gel pen for marking dark fabrics! Works like a gem!
ReplyDeleteI tried a new star pattern in quilting and have not got it mastered yet.
ReplyDeleteShowed my love for them with a pin follow as jacksondeb
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric on Facebook. Thanks for another great giveaway opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI tried many new quilting things this year, but the one that stands out is quilting (straight-line quilting) my first large quilt on my home machine. I learned a lot about what (not) to do.
ReplyDeleteI discovered Machinger's gloves, and I LOVE THEM. Got some for my birthday! How did I ever do without them? Goodbye gardening gloves.
ReplyDeleteThis year, I finally gave in to my deep desire (and fear) of free-motion quilting. I still need practice, but am getting better!
ReplyDeleteOne item I really like on Discover Fabrics is My Sunshine By Zoe Pearn - Riley Blake Designs. It is very close to what I am looking for!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for the Discover Fabrics newsletter.
ReplyDeleteI tried a Celtic quilt design for the first time this year. Interesting process!!
ReplyDeleteThis year I finally sewed in zippers. It wasn't as bad as I thought.
ReplyDeleteI already like Discover Fabric on FB.
ReplyDeleteI have discovered I have too much brown in my stash and need new fabric. I also discovered I enjoy following BOM because I have a set time to finish something and then end up with a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteI checked out Discover Fabric and love the Cocoa and Cookies especially the 3 with snowmen.
ReplyDeleteI discovered dimensional quilting.
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI tried out the double wedding ring pattern -- just made one circle, but it was very satisfying. I'm excited to do a full quilt with the pattern sometime in the near future.
ReplyDeleteThis year I worked with some home made appliques for the first time!!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI just signed up for the news letter. sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI finally gave Cover Wonder Clips a try and now I can't see on binding without them! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI actually figured out how to make a pouch! Yeah! I'm going to move on to bags in the next couple of months! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I follow Discover Fabric on Facebook and get the newsletter! Thanks
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I tried applique - like lots of weird bits for a Dear Jane quilt!
ReplyDeleteMy wonderful husband helped me create a quilting studio a few months ago and we bought a Brother VQ2400 to upgrade my basic Singer. Since October I've made 3 quilts (2 bed-size) and 9 stockings so far for Christmas. I'm learning so much, but still am very much a newbie.
ReplyDeleteI signed up for Discover Fabric's newsletter.
ReplyDeleteI jumped on the mini quilt bandwagon! Yep, jumped right up there and went crazy!
ReplyDeleteI tried my hand at foundation piecing and found I like it very much! So many darling patterns out there to try!
ReplyDeleteI found Silicanized Thread and Hiroshima needles, love both of these.
ReplyDeleteI added Discover Fabrics to my FB follower list.
ReplyDeleteI follow Discover Fabric's on Facebook
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Just starting to learn paper piecing when I got sick. I plan to pick it back up next month.
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stack, slash & shuffle
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following on pinterest
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I learnt to quilt as you go so you can do the quilting and piecing all in one step. I have also learnt to use EQ7 -so much fun.
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I visited the shop and love Evening Blooms in black, white and yellow. Didn't see pink or aqua but that would be lovely too.
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This year I discovered that cot quilts are a fast and easy project on which to practice new techniques. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis past year I really did a lot of fmq on my Janome. I think I've mastered the basics and now looking forward to some fancier quilting!
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