Gosh, I have so much I want to tell you all today!
Firstly, I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend with your family. And if you didn't have family around, I hope you shared it with friends (even if that means just you and your best friend hubby!).
Secondly, I wanted to 'splain somethin' to y'all. I have been remiss in a lot of things, and two of them have been replying to comments and visiting blogs. Honestly, I have been having a hard time fitting everything in. Between work, spending time with L-man and working on projects for one thing or another, something had to give. I just want you to know that I appreciate you! Very much! And your comments warm my heart and make me giggle. And I love that, each and every time you take the time to say hello. So thank-you!!
Also, I"ve decided something. If you leave me a comment with a question, I'm going to start answering them in the comment section instead of sending individual emails (unless it's a question of personal nature). I know I haven't been good at answering questions at all lately (I do apologize), but I think answering them in the comment area is going to be good so everyone has access to my answer just in case several people were wondering the same thing! Sound good??
Thirdly, I know I've been having a lot of giveaways lately, and that's just my way of showing my appreciation to you all. I don't want to become "the giveaway blog", I just love being able to share because I've been so blessed!
Moving on, have you seen the latest copies of Stitch Magazine and 101 Patchwork Projects yet?? I'm so excited to have projects in both of them!!! Remember this project?
Well, here is the version I made for Stitch magazine!
Another project I have in the current Stitch is this:
which is now right at home in my living area.
And then take a look at this fishy mat by Ayumi:
I'm definitely going to make one of these cuties!!
And then, here's my project in 101 Patchwork Projects:
And just looooookie at these potholders by Vicki Christensen:
I can't even tell you how much I love, love, love them!!!
So on to the giveaway!
I'm going to give away one copy of each:
So we'll have TWO winners! The first entry I choose (via Random.org) will get the copy of Stitch, the second entry I choose will get the copy of 101 Patchwork Projects.
To enter, all you need to do is leave one comment on this post. I'll leave the giveaway open until Sunday, May 1 sometime.
Good lucky duckies!!
~Penny
The giveaway is now closed!
Thanks for the giveaway! I've been eyeing those mags...
Posted by: Katherine Higgins | 25 April 2011 at 05:44 AM
So many amazing patterns! I particularly love the TV one... I want one to hang on the wall above our TV.
Posted by: Rachel | 25 April 2011 at 05:46 AM
Love the fact that you have projects in both magazines. Congratulations.
Posted by: Penny G | 25 April 2011 at 05:46 AM
Congrats on all the projects! I really love them, especially those chicken potholders!
Posted by: Colleen | 25 April 2011 at 05:48 AM
I always need good reading material! Love love love the telly. What a hoot.
Posted by: Marianne Duvendack | 25 April 2011 at 05:48 AM
What great projects! Congratulations on being part of 2 great magazines!
Posted by: dawn | 25 April 2011 at 05:52 AM
i discovered your blog just a few weeks ago and have been following it since! i too am featured in the current issue of Stitch (first feature ever!) and am so excited to be there with the likes of talented (and well known) people like you and Malka Dubrawsky. We're not pet owners, but my daughter would love that cat house for her pet toys!
Posted by: cinzia | 25 April 2011 at 05:54 AM
Wow! Nice job Penny and thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: emily hedrick | 25 April 2011 at 05:58 AM
Cor blimey!... Alice (my cat) needs one of those houses and a fishy mat...fab projects!
Posted by: Effie | 25 April 2011 at 06:01 AM
Nice projects, the chicken potholders are my fav. I think or hope everyone is understanding about low comment returns. I've had a lull, but most times it is unavoidable.
Posted by: Jenny | 25 April 2011 at 06:04 AM
I love that fishy mat!! What a great way to use up scraps - of course all of the projects are good for that, it seems! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Sarah C. | 25 April 2011 at 06:05 AM
Thanks for the giveaway. I'm dying to have the pattern for the chicken potholders. I have a friend who has a kitchen decorated with chickens.
Judy
Posted by: Judy | 25 April 2011 at 06:06 AM
Dear Penny,I'm so thankful for this giveaway.It's been a very difficult 6 mos.Thankfully my daughter is healing soon her neck brace will be off and we're making some plans for her new house.Yes we too have been blessed!Soon I'll be back to my quilting (these 2 books are stimulating new ideas)projects,patterns and other designs in my head.Thx for the opportunity.
Posted by: Maryse | 25 April 2011 at 06:07 AM
That Patchwork magazine is high up on my wishlist! It looks like there are so many fantastic projects that I need to try! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Bryanna | 25 April 2011 at 06:17 AM
The cat house is sew cute!
Posted by: Renee E. | 25 April 2011 at 06:27 AM
Sign me up! And no guilt is allowed in blogging! We should all understand that those God has placed within arm's reach come before virtual friends!!
Posted by: Ktquilts4fun | 25 April 2011 at 06:28 AM
Hahahaha! The new-original FLAT SCREEN!
Posted by: Rose Leschinsky | 25 April 2011 at 06:33 AM
I love your projects. The flat screen telly is great!
Posted by: Lynn | 25 April 2011 at 06:41 AM
Great patterns all round you talented ladies!
Posted by: Kerry | 25 April 2011 at 06:42 AM
Great projects! :)
Posted by: Deserae Fiedler | 25 April 2011 at 06:45 AM
Oh I would love to win! I haven't seen either of these in Australia before. I love your work Penny!
Posted by: Melanie | 25 April 2011 at 06:48 AM
Love all those projects, esp. the cat house and telly!
Posted by: Mandy | 25 April 2011 at 06:49 AM
So cute...love your telly and cathouse!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted by: Meri | 25 April 2011 at 06:49 AM
I love that patchwork vase!! Ahh-dorable :)
Posted by: Joanna | 25 April 2011 at 06:55 AM
I love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by: Mollie | 25 April 2011 at 07:14 AM
I love your projects, I've been needing to make a cat mat for a while and this one is perfect!
Posted by: Kait | 25 April 2011 at 07:16 AM
Great projects! I'd love to win.
Posted by: Katie B | 25 April 2011 at 07:19 AM
Congrats! I am very happy for you! I think it would be amazing to be PUBLISHED!
Posted by: nicke cutler | 25 April 2011 at 07:23 AM
I think answering in comments is completely acceptable & I'll bet more than one person does indeed have the same question, so no worries there!
This is a really great giveaway...I haven't seen these magazines in real life anywhere locally :(
Posted by: charlotte | 25 April 2011 at 07:25 AM
Really unique projects - love all the tiny postage stamp patchwork!
Posted by: Nancy | 25 April 2011 at 07:27 AM
Congratulations!!! How exciting to have projects shown in the magazines!
Posted by: Mary | 25 April 2011 at 07:28 AM
Exciting, Exciting, you have your own unique style. TY for giveaway.
Posted by: ga447 | 25 April 2011 at 07:32 AM
:) I was just looking at your little TV quilt last night while watching a tense movie with dh, and thinking "she hasn't blogged about that yet, has she?" Thanks so much for linking to me, I'm glad you like the chickens!
p.s. don't enter me in the contest, I already have both magazines :D
Posted by: Vicki | 25 April 2011 at 07:33 AM
how fun!! Would love to own either one of those mags...
Posted by: Nancy | 25 April 2011 at 07:34 AM
Love the fish mat! Both of these mags look like alot of fun.
Posted by: Lisa | 25 April 2011 at 07:49 AM
WOW! You really have been busy and I'd love to have the mags which I havenl't seen here in Iowa. Your ideas are so cute and novel. What a creative bend you have! Lots of talent there.
Miss you!!
Posted by: Arlene | 25 April 2011 at 07:50 AM
I've been scouring the shelves looking for that 101 Patchwork Projects magazine! And, did you see Ayumi's log cabin slippers in the newest Stitch???? I love 'em! Heaps and lots!
Posted by: Valerie | 25 April 2011 at 07:54 AM
So darling! LOVE that cat house! I'd be thrilled to be a winner!
princessburninghair (at) cox (dot)net
Posted by: Angie Platten | 25 April 2011 at 07:55 AM
I would love to win either one. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Kathy | 25 April 2011 at 08:03 AM
Penny, I love your blog, all the projects you show and your generous nature!
And I love that kitty house! I've been wanting to make something like it for one of my cats. He loves going inside things and napping. Think he'd love it!
Thanks for the giveaway too!
Posted by: elsa | 25 April 2011 at 08:04 AM
How fun, I would love to win a copy of either magazine - thank you for the chance.
Posted by: Anita | 25 April 2011 at 08:04 AM
Thanks for the opportunity.
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Close | 25 April 2011 at 08:06 AM
Great giveaway! Love the magazine, but don't have it yet!
Posted by: Marcia | 25 April 2011 at 08:11 AM
LOVE that patchwork TV! Hoping to make it this summer with my daughter who also thinks it's great :)
Posted by: Margaret | 25 April 2011 at 08:12 AM
I love your TV, Penny. And it's so exciting to know somebody famous :)
Posted by: Angela | 25 April 2011 at 08:14 AM
How exciting to have your work published in a magazine. Thanks for sharing these copies with us.
Posted by: Victoria Paige | 25 April 2011 at 08:14 AM
Congrats on getting published again! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: MollyP | 25 April 2011 at 08:19 AM
What great magazines. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: connie | 25 April 2011 at 08:23 AM
Such cute projects, I love your patchwork telly that is brilliant!
Posted by: Leila | 25 April 2011 at 08:24 AM
I need to go pick up those magazines. I love all the projects in Stitch.
Posted by: Holly | 25 April 2011 at 08:35 AM