Sunday, February 7, 2016

Thank You and a Free BOM

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who left a comment or sent me an email regarding my dad. I did not have time to send a note to each of you personally so I hope you don't mind a group thanks. It was comforting to know so many of you were thinking of us and we were not alone. After a very tough struggle we said good bye to my dad. As much as he will be missed, and as hard as this was for all of us to let him go, I think it was even harder to see him suffer. He had a big personality and was full of life. Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers.

I got to thinking that I haven't done a free project for a long time. As a thank you to all who have read my blog over the years, bought books and patterns, invited me to your guild/shop, taken my workshops etc. I would like to offer a Free BOM.
This is a sneak peek and a little info to see if there is enough interest. 
The quilt is called Little Wooly Baskets. I will offer two 6" blocks each month. Every block will be a little basket of flowers. The applique is done in wool on cotton. Because these are so small and wool is so fast I think two blocks a month is doable. They are really fast and fun. The program will run for six months and at the end you will have 12 blocks and the setting instructions. If you think you would like to participate, please leave a comment so I know that there is enough interest. With all the sew -alongs available, I am not sure that there will be many who want to do this.  I will be back next week with all the particulars. 
Happy Quilting,
Dawn




128 comments:

  1. Sign me up! This sounds like a perfect "TV time" project.

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  2. I've got a lot of wool scraps lying around - this sounds like a perfect opportunity to see if the pile can be reduced a bit. Let's do it!

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  3. I am in! Love the background on these 2 blocks

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  4. I would love to do this, the two blocks you show are so cute. Hope lots of others sign up, too!

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  5. I love it. So cute. Love your work.

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  6. Love the basket blocks! I love all your designs and would love a BOM. Thanks!

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  7. I would love to do this basket BOM Thanks

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  8. So sorry about your father.

    I would love to do the BOM! They are very pretty!

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  9. Really, really cute patterns !! I would love to do work on them ! Thanks for the offering ! Take your time, you have taken on the caring for your Dad, and I send you and your family a BIG HUG !!

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  10. the blocks look darling. i'm in!

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  11. Yes, Yes, love wool applique, sign me up

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  12. Very generous of you, Dawn. The baskets look wonderful and just in time for Spring! If it is through your blog I would love to do it. If it is through Facebook I have to decline as I don't have an account. Dads are so special. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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  13. love woolies and a new project

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  14. Yes!! I would love to participate.
    Serena Clark

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  15. Wool applique is my favorite. Please sign me up. Thanks, Jan

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  16. Would love to participate. Sounds delightful.

    Shelia

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  17. Wool 💜 These baskets are so cute... I'm in!

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  18. Yes, please. These baskets are perfect. Love wool and would love to be a part of this BOM. Thank you.

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  19. I have been wanting to make a basket quilt and these look beautiful and something I would love to do.

    Debbie

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  20. Hey. This is a eonderful idea. Thanks.

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  21. I would love to do these baskets.....thanks

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  22. Yes, please! Very nice....love wool applique!

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  23. This will be something different for me. I love adventures to improve my skills. I'm in!

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  24. Looks like fun to me! Wool goes quickly and is fun to do.

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  25. I'm ready to go :) This sneak peek is wonderful!

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  26. I love wool applique so sign me up too.

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  27. Thank's for this wonderfull idea, I love wool appliqué it's so fun,and baskets, so great!!!
    Martine from France

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  28. Dawn, a loss is immense, especially when it is your father, be happy you had the time with him and hold fast to all the wonderful memories you shared.

    Take the time to reflect and be in the moment...memories will last a lifetime.

    Thanks for your generous spirit to share a gift with us. Here is hoping it will help you ease your loss. Take care of yourself and close ones.

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  29. I am very much interinged in participating!!!!! Please count me in , looking forward to it 😉

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  30. I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad passed away several months ago so I know how difficult it is.
    On a lighter note, I am interested in your little baskets BOM....what a generous thing to do! Thank you!

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  31. Thanks, I would love to participate

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  32. That would be so neat. Just love your work. Living in Delaware now.

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  33. I pray you have lot`s of memories to bring a smile even in this sad time.
    I would love to join in with your BOM. I do enjoy your patterns and I love baskets. Happy Stitching.

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  34. Thank you, how generous! I love the little baskets, so would love to take part in this. Kind thoughts.

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  35. Yes, would love to participate, what fun!

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  36. I would be with ,you for this BOM...baskets are so beautiful
    Nadine from FRANCE

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  37. I love basket quilts and was just thinking this weekend how I have never made one for myself. Your wool baskets look adorable.

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  38. Looking forward to your BOM. Have a box of wools talking to me. :)

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  39. So sorry for your loss, Dawn.

    The preview of your blocks is irresistible, would love to stitch along.

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  40. So sorry for your loss, Dawn.

    The preview of your blocks is irresistible, would love to stitch along.

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  41. Sorry for your loss, I've been there but he lives on in memories and stories told around the dinner table.

    Your BOM looks good to me, I love baskets and have a large supply of materials.

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  42. What a lovely thing to do! I would love to participate. I will be thinking of my father and well as yours as I stitch this project which will be my introduction to wool applique. Fondest regards.

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  43. Would love to work on this. Beautiful blocks.

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  44. Count me in. Nancy

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  45. I'd love to join in. I'm so sorry about you dad. Hugs,

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  46. Your blocks look great. I hope it goes ahead.

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  47. Yes, please. So sweet of you to do this. My stitching has always been a comfort to me

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  48. What great blocks. Love to have hand stitching.

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  49. I'm fairly new to wool applique, but I'm already hooked. Yes I would love to do your baskets ad I think two a month is doable. Thank you very much for y.our generosity to offer your time and talent

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  50. Count me in. I love your patterns!!!!

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  51. Would love to do this. Thanks Dawn

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  52. Your dad will be kept close to you in your heart. Memories will be there to bring you comfort.

    Love the wool baskets! So adorable!

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  53. The blocks look like great fun!

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  54. The blocks look like great fun!

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  55. Oh that sounds like fun! I hope you will do that. Thanks for giving back to us. K-

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  56. Je suis vraiment désolée pour votre papa et je vous présente mes sincères condoléances ;

    J'adore votre little wooly baskets ! un grand merci pour ce partage !

    Douce journée

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  57. what a lovely idea ! thanks for you, il love baskets and wool applique ! can't wait to see thus BOM.
    Marité from Provence in France

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  58. my condolances on the passing of your father ....it is so hard. I love your basket blocks and am very interested. Thank for in advance !
    Christine

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  59. I'm in too, thank you. Also may I add my condolences re your dad.

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  60. Sign me up please.
    It looks wonderful.

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  61. My condolences on your father's passing. I hope time eases the pain.
    Your Wooly Baskets look adorable ... I would love to do this sew-along. Thank you for your generosity.

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  62. In scrolling down to leave you a comment - I think you have enough interest for the BOM! LOL! Thank you for these - LOVE wool applique and your sneak peek of the baskets are divine! I have signed up and look forward to each month.
    Thanks again -
    Barbara in TN

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    1. Yep, looks like we are a go!
      Thanks to everyone for the kind words and enthusiasm.

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  63. I would love to participate. Love the sew-a-longs.

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  64. Of course there is interest. I love these small blocks. Thank you.

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  65. Count me in! I love the way they look. :)

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  66. I want to do it. They look perfect!

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  67. Love these little blocks and love working with wool. Sign me up as well.

    Elaine

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  68. I love them s far. And can't wait

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  69. Love baskets! Definitely interested!

    Joan

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  70. I think this sounds fun.. Yes Please. Patsy

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  71. I am not a true quilter, but this seems "doable" for me :) I love the colors that you have shown. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
    Blessings, Patti

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  72. Love the baskets and working with wool. So interested!!

    Patty

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  73. Love working with wool!
    This so nice of you

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  74. So sweet of you. Thank you so much!

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  75. Such cute baskets...I'd love them! Thanks so much. ;-)

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  76. ABSOLUTELY! I love basket quilts!

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  77. So sorry about your dad's passing. My dad died last July. It's still hurts, but time does help alittle. Please put me on the "yes" list for the basket BOM.

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  78. Would love a basket BOM. Really enjoy doing wool on cotton too.

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  79. I am very interested in the BOM! Looks really cute.
    cskepley

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  80. I am interested. I love baskets and working with wool!

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  81. Dawn, so sorry about your dad. Sending hugs and prayers your way. You can count me in for your basket sew along....

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  82. This looks very cute and would love to do it!!! 'Hope you go ahead with it.

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  83. So sorry to hear about your dad.
    I like your baskets and would love to do them. Thank you for this BOM.

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  84. Sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thanks for your kindness for having bom. I would love to also participate. Again, thanks.

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  85. Please....please....please....these are so cute♡

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  86. Please....please....please....these are so cute♡

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  87. Thank you so much for offering the BOM! The blocks are lovely and I'd like to start creating them!
    My condolences on the loss of your Dad...I'm so very sorry.

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  88. These look just wonderful! Thank you and would love to join in.

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  89. Thank you, what a wonderful offer.

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  90. Would love to follow along. I love the baskets and also love little! Six inch blocks will be darling!

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  91. So sorry for the loss of your Dad - will be sending you hugs and prayers.
    Your basket blocks are really cute - looks like you have plenty of interest! :)

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  92. I would like to try...Thank you for offering <3 Your designs and work are always so beautiful. I would like to practice/improve my appliqué skills.

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  93. I would love to make your little baskets quilt. They are beautiful blocks.
    Sorry for the loss of your Dad... love to your and your family.
    Susy

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  94. I would love to make your little baskets quilt. They are beautiful blocks.
    Sorry for the loss of your Dad... love to your and your family.
    Susy

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  95. I'd be interested. I'm also sending the info to a wool-lover friend of mine. I think she'll be interested too.

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  96. Would love to participate. Peace to you and your family in this difficult time.
    Your designs are gorgeous. Thank you.

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  97. Would love to participate. Peace to you and your family in this difficult time.
    Your designs are gorgeous. Thank you.

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  98. Sorry for the loss of your Dad. Memories of him will always be alive in your heart.
    The baskets look very cute and I am going to TRY to keep up! Thanks for offering them.

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  99. I would be interested. I love the flower basket idea and the fact they are small. Thank you!

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  100. I am very interested in your BOM. Little baskets are one of my favorite things. Thank you! I am very sorry for your loss.

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  101. How darling! Thanks for the free BOM, I'd love to stitch along.
    So sorry to hear about your Dad.

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  102. We share a sadness, I too lost my Dad in October, seems like yesterday. I believe they are now at peace. I'm going to make this project in their honor. Thanks for this opportunity.

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  103. Would like to be apart of this. Thanks

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  104. Don't have a clue about blogging, hope I can figure it out!

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  106. i'd like to be part of this also. Love the small basket idea. Thank you for offering this.

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  107. I'll add my interest but, judging by the number of comments already, I'd say this is a go!

    Sorry about your dad but you are so right ... harder to watch them suffer. I know where you're coming from ...

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  108. Love the baskets and can't wait to get started.

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  109. these are great! Thanks for the kind offer- love this~

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  110. I'm in! Love these cute blocks. Glad I stumbled upon you. Can't wait to dig thru your blog.

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  111. I would love creating their baskets. Please include me.
    Caeinca@gmail.com

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  112. I would love creating their baskets. Please include me.
    Caeinca@gmail.com

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