Monday, November 15, 2010

Book Giveaway - Week 1

I've been going through some of the things in my quilt studio and I ran across a mysterious bag. What was in the bag? Well, some books that I had put away to be used in a giveaway, that's what! I had completely forgotten about them - things tend to disappear in my studio only to resurface a few weeks later.


So, this means that I have a book or two to give away. Well, actually, I have 5 books to give away. Yup, 5 different books for you to win. With the exception of the first book that I will be giving away, these books have been kindly donated by Martingale & Company. I love their books and am very appreciative of their generosity in providing these books for me to give away. 


One book will be given away each week for the next five weeks; entries will open on Monday each week. Entries will close at 11:59 p.m. each Friday. I will be drawing a winner for one book each week on Saturday, starting on November 20, 2010. 


You will need to enter each week to be eligible for that week's book draw. The entry conditions will vary each week, so be sure to read the details carefully before entering.


You will receive one entry for this week's draw for each of the following that you do:

1.  Become a follower on my Chatterbox Quilts Chitchat 
blog - and advise me by leaving a comment on this post. Please sign up for posts by email on the right-hand side of the blog, not Google reader, to be eligible. (If you are already a subscriber, just advise me of this.)

2.  Become a fan of Chatterbox Quilts on 
Facebook - and advise me by leaving a comment on this post. (If you are already a fan, just advise me of this).

3.  Sign up for my Quilt Chatter newsletter by clicking on the top right-hand side of this blog and advise me by commenting on this post. (If you are already a subscriber, just advise me of this).


4.  Let me know what types of quilt patterns that you like to buy - technique and size (ie. pieced quilt or appliqué wall hanging) and advise me by commenting on this post.

You'll receive one entry for every one of the above things that you do - so that's a possible four entries.

You will need to do each of these separately - do not include all your information in one comment or that will only count as one entry. Be sure to comment on this post only so that you will be eligible for the draw.


This contest is open to residents of Canada and the continental United States only; sorry no international entries. 


Now that all of the details are out of the way, let me tell you about this week's book that you'll have a chance to win!


"A Critter Christmas" by Brandywine Design includes several wall hangings, mini quilts, stockings and other projects - 11 in all. I have a copy of this book for myself and think it is so adorable. As the title implies, the projects are full of cute little animals, including mice, bears, and squirrels with a winter/holiday theme. There are several small projects in this book which would be perfect as gifts for special friends.


Please feel free to tell your friends about this opportunity so they'll have a chance to win a book as well. Don't forget to check back next Saturday to see if you've won this wonderful book. 

56 comments:

Dolores said...

What a great book. Thanks for the chance to win. I already follow you.

pippirose said...

The book looks fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win it!
I'm a follower, via GFC.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

pippirose said...

I "like" you on FB
(Piroska).
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

pippirose said...

I subscribe to your newsletter.
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

pippirose said...

I'm just a beginning quilter, but so far, my favourite type is applique...wall hangings (or other small projects, such as table runner, lap quilt, placemats).
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

jdqltr said...

I am a facebook fan already. Saw this giveaway on FB today. Always love your posts.

jdqltr said...

I am now a follower... yea!

jdqltr said...

Signed up for your newletter too. I didn't realize you had one or I would have signed up earlier.... yea! again!

Mama Spark said...

I like to buy pieced and applique patterns. I appreciate it when the applique patterns fit on 8.5 x 11" pages and are reversed for fusible applique. I really like your books too!

Mama Spark said...

I "like" you on Facebook.

jdqltr said...

Types of patterns I buy.... tablerunners because I can get them done, applique or pieced. I collect applique patterns of all types. I don't draw so having a pattern on hand is my way to somewhat be able to create, but most of the time I make the pattern.

Katie said...

I follow your blog

Katie said...

I follow you on FB.

Katie said...

I am new to quilting but am trying to make pieced runners for Christmas gifts.

Katie said...

I get your newsletter

free indeed said...

I like on fb.

free indeed said...

I like buying purse patterns right now. I'd like to learn a few basic construction methods and then branch out. I prefer patterns for smaller projects (runners/wallhangings) but will only buy the pattern if it is one I can't figure out on my own. Sometimes they are pitifully easy...

Michele T said...

Awesome book! I am already a follower. Thanks for the chance! Nice surprise for everyone eh?

Sylvia said...

My favorite patterns that I buy are applique!

Ruth B said...

I love Brandywine books. I took a class from Linda and she makes starch applique look easy!

Cheryl Almgren Taylor said...

I am already a fan and I love applique!

Canadian Kristin said...

Looks like such a cute book! Already a Follower!

Denise said...

I receive your newsletter and now Like you on Facebook. Always look forward to your newsletter!!

Denise from BC

Colleen said...

The quilt patterns I like to buy are usually applique, wall hanging size.

Colleen

LethargicLass said...

This book looks right up my alley :)

I'm a follower :)

caitlindevlin@hotmail.com

LethargicLass said...

I'm a fan :)

caitlindevlin@hotmail.com

LethargicLass said...

I get the newsletter :)

caitlindevlin@hotmail.com

LethargicLass said...

I prefer applique patterns, only because I'm new and I find it more intuitive :)

caitlindevlin@hotmail.com

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I subscribe to Chatterbox Quilts Chitchat blog.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I "like" Chatterbox Quilts on Facebook.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I subscribe to Chatterbox Quilts newsletter.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I usually buy pieced quilt patterns but have also bought appliqued wall hanging patterns.

Marcia W. said...

thanks for this giveaway - I like to buy pieced queen sized bed quilt patterns alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Marcia W. said...

I follow your blog

Marcia W. said...

I subscribe to your e-newsletter.

Julie Earsom said...

I subscribed to your newsletter.

Julie Earsom said...

I "liked" your facebook page. :D

Julie Earsom said...

I subscribed to your chitchat by email.

Julie Earsom said...

I haven't really purchased quilt patterns yet. I've been buying quilt books instead. I'm a new quilter so I'm just learning the basics. But I've seen several quilt patterns that I would like to buy. They are usually applique quilts. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Shannon said...

I am a follower.

Shannon said...

I have "like"d you on Facebook. Thank you!

Shannon said...

I have signed up for you Quilt Chatter newsletter.

Shannon said...

I usually just get whatever looks fun. I love color. Thank you for chance to win.

Sandy said...

I like to do any quilts that catch my eye. I am an equal opportunity quilter!=)Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great book!The projects look just darling!!

Kathy H said...

I "like" you on facebook.

Kathy H said...

i am now a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kathy H said...

I subscribe to your newsletter and email posts.

Kathy H said...

the patterns I usually buy are for wall hangings , especially paper piecing patterns.

Nancy Sue said...

I follow you via email. Love the cute critters in the book.
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Nancy Sue said...

I subscribe to your newsletter :)
Thank you for the generous giveaways! so fun!
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Nancy Sue said...

The patterns I like to buy are complicated piecing or applique, because I don't have a lot of experience with those and need all the help I can get :)
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Cathy (Corbin) Keevill said...

I'm partial to applique patterns. I especially love applique overlaid on pieced blocks. Love your blog and your patterns. Bundled Up is my favorite.

Anonymous said...

I am a beginner in this quilt making business
and am loving every minute.
This book will be fabulous
Gina
http://gina-catswhiskers.blogspot.com/

Chatterbox Quilts said...

Glad to hear you've become one of us :) It is really addictive, but you meet the nicest people. Don't forget to check back on Monday to see what book I'll be giving away next week.

Patty said...

My first comment - I follow your blog. Thanks for the giveaway!

Patty said...

Comment #2 - I try lots of different patterns but probably lean the most towards traditional - star, pinwheel - kind of stuff. Thanks for the giveaway.