This really is the event that started it all for me.
In September of 2008, Nanette of Freda's Hive posted a tutorial on how to make a darling cottage block.
That lead to her hosting a Cottage Swap and that inspired me to have a Cottage Warming Party complete with cottage tours, games, refreshments and goodie bags.
Go back and re-live the fun or see it for the first time, great friendships were made!
This post's giveaway:
WINNER: Dotti
Items can be purchased at www.sewsweetquilts.net
Apron Pattern and 3 yards of Brown Ricrack
To qualify for the pattern and ricrack, leave a comment on THIS post.
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Have you seen Robyn's GREAT bag pattern in the latest issue of Down Under Quilts? To call it a 'bag' is so mundane, it's a wonderful ACceSSoRy that is also very useful! I love the front pocket!
Too cute pattern. Put my name in the hat....or should I say apron pocket!
ReplyDeleteUgh, you had to bring up the cottages! Mine are sitting in a drawer right now! LOL I really do need to finish that quilt. I was trying to remember when I started reading your blog and this post jogged my memory. I came for the party and never went home! Thanks for letting me hang out for the past ten months!!
ReplyDeleteI love those cottages. I didn't know about blogging yet so I missed out on the swap, but I have made a few since I found her blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern and who doesn't ove rick rack!
Oh do I love aprons - such fond memories of my grandmother and mother with their aprons on!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Mel....I think that is so cool that Nanette inspired you to start blogging! I am going to go back and take a look! You are an amazing blogger and creative, inspirational friend! Happy Blogiversary!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my what a darling pattern! And I am going to go back and look at the cottages. That was before I started blogging in the quilting world. They look so cute. You are hosting a most wonderful celebration.
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember the cottages! I loved following along. What a great, creative giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteOh...this is so much fun going down 'memory lane'...please....
ReplyDeleteplease.....show us more!!!
Adorable pattern. Just found your blog. Will enjoy reading it.
ReplyDeleteCute pattern and I love ric rac. I remember the cottages.
ReplyDeleteJust like that little pink bunny, you just keep on givin'
ReplyDeleteI made a whole Christmas quilt with that pattern. it was so cute! I am enjoying hanging out with you here on your anniverary.
ReplyDeleteMicki
i've never ever done an apron yet... maybe my first lucky time...??
ReplyDeleteI remember the cottages and the tours. I was so upset because of other committments I could not do the swap.
ReplyDeleteI finally found time and hosted a themed cottage swap and we just received the September ones.
Please count me in the giveaway, the apron looks very nice.
Yes it is a lovely Bag Robyn made and I will have to get the magazine, it you like it let me know and I pick one up for you.
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Christine
I"ve not made any aprons but they are certainly back in style, so put my name down for this one, too. You are a sweetie to do such a nice giveaway for your blog's anniversary.
ReplyDeleteThat is when I first met you, what a fun time that was!! and I still have my pink cottages!!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe it's been a year since those houses started showing up on so many blogs... I wish I could have joined in...
ReplyDeleteThat apron pattern would make a great start for a Christmas present...
Hello Mel, I'm not sure how it works, but I love the apron, just hope I wasn't too late :(
ReplyDeleteOf course I remember your "House Warming Party"! That's when I first met you...and I won Nanette's great kit!
ReplyDeleteThis is a clever way to acquaint people with your blog. Love the apron patterns.
ReplyDeleteThe pattern is really cute Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet -- looks like lots of fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI was here for your cottage house warming! I loved all your goodie bags too! I have really enjoyed coming to your blog!
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