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Friday, August 28, 2009

Blogiversary - Remember the Cottages?

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!

24 comments:

Kathy said...

Too cute pattern. Put my name in the hat....or should I say apron pocket!

Trisha said...

Ugh, 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!!

jabeybaby said...

I 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.
Great pattern and who doesn't ove rick rack!

annemarie said...

Oh do I love aprons - such fond memories of my grandmother and mother with their aprons on!!

dotti white said...

Wow, 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!!!

Jocelyn said...

Oh 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.

dream quilt create said...

Yes, I remember the cottages! I loved following along. What a great, creative giveaway too!

Browndirtcottage said...

Oh...this is so much fun going down 'memory lane'...please....
please.....show us more!!!

Unknown said...

Adorable pattern. Just found your blog. Will enjoy reading it.

Anonymous said...

Cute pattern and I love ric rac. I remember the cottages.

Osage Bluff Quilter said...

Just like that little pink bunny, you just keep on givin'

Micki said...

I made a whole Christmas quilt with that pattern. it was so cute! I am enjoying hanging out with you here on your anniverary.
Micki

Ale said...

i've never ever done an apron yet... maybe my first lucky time...??

Betsy said...

I remember the cottages and the tours. I was so upset because of other committments I could not do the swap.
I 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.

Anonymous said...

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.

cheers
Christine

Pat said...

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.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

That is when I first met you, what a fun time that was!! and I still have my pink cottages!!

Nancy said...

Can't believe it's been a year since those houses started showing up on so many blogs... I wish I could have joined in...
That apron pattern would make a great start for a Christmas present...

arlette said...

Hello Mel, I'm not sure how it works, but I love the apron, just hope I wasn't too late :(

Dawn said...

Of course I remember your "House Warming Party"! That's when I first met you...and I won Nanette's great kit!

luv2quilt2 said...

This is a clever way to acquaint people with your blog. Love the apron patterns.

Joyce said...

The pattern is really cute Thanks for the chance to win.

Denise :) said...

Very sweet -- looks like lots of fun! :)

Loralynn said...

I was here for your cottage house warming! I loved all your goodie bags too! I have really enjoyed coming to your blog!