In a couple of ways! First, with another project using 12 weight egyptian cotton Aurifil. It's a kitchen rug (measuring 33"X45").
Secondly, we are literally moving! In June, L-man and I decided to start looking for a home, thinking that we would probably find something by January or February. We've been piddling around, looking at a few homes here and there and last weekend we found "the one". I'm still in a bit of shock because things are moving faster than I anticipated. We first looked at it 2 weeks ago and have since signed a contract and had the inspection done. What a whirlwind! I can't wait to share more pics with you guys, but for now, here's the kitchen, and where my new rug will eventually live, right there in front of the sink.
Now for the Aurifil giveaway!
Thank you to everyone who commented to enter and told me the type of thread you normally use. There were a few threads I have never heard of that you mentioned! And for those of you who said your machine is picky on thread, so is mine! One thread I know for sure will cause me headaches with my machine is Coats & Clark. I've been super impressed with Aurifil and want to get more of the 12 weight egyptian cotton in more colors for sure. I just love the way it looks for quilting.
The winners are:
#61- Cathi Harry, who said, "I use 100% cotton thread when I can. I would love to try this."
#202- Sharon, who said, "I use cotton or polyester thread for machine quilting
and perle cotton for hand quilting
I have not seen aurifil at my local shops
and I am too impatient to plan
when I start a project, I start it on a spur of the moment and use what I have"
#184- Kira, who said, "I use Coats and Clark. I have a spool of Sulky, but it breaks all over the place."
#197- Jill, who said, "Whatever is on sale!!!"
Go ahead and email me ladies, with your mailing address and I'll get the thread packs out to you this week!
~Penny
What a great kitchen!! Looks like it'll hold lots of people, lol. ;)
Posted by: Carmen | 25 September 2011 at 08:06 PM
Congratulations on the new house! That looks like a lovely kitchen. Oh, how I can't wait to redo our 1960s kitchen!!
Posted by: Amy | 25 September 2011 at 08:24 PM
Great scope for adding lots of lovely fabricy colour to your new kitchen!
Posted by: Kathy | 25 September 2011 at 08:54 PM
Congrats to the winners and Whoot Whoot on the new house. I wish you many happy days in your new home.
Posted by: diane stanley | 25 September 2011 at 08:58 PM
congrats on your new home Penny! eek! such exciting times :) x
Posted by: Nova | 25 September 2011 at 10:42 PM
Looks beautiful! Good luck with the move and label every box within an inch of its life!
Posted by: CitricSugar | 25 September 2011 at 10:46 PM
Wow, congratulations!! The photo looks like a brand new house - is it? What a gorgeous kitchen!!
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | 26 September 2011 at 12:35 AM
Happy new home!
Posted by: Effie | 26 September 2011 at 02:31 AM
Congratulations on your new home! I love wood houses, our house is wood, not a stitch of drywall to be found but be forewarned, especially if you have pets, DUST seems to be everywhere!
And congratulations Aurifil winners, enjoy your new thread!
Posted by: Tabatha | 26 September 2011 at 02:35 AM
Yahoo! All that going on and you still took time to respond to my kayak question. You are something special.
Posted by: Suzanne | 26 September 2011 at 04:36 AM
Lovely kitchen rug, I'm very jealous of that gorgeous spacious kitchen! Congratulations!
Posted by: Lucy | 26 September 2011 at 05:39 AM
You kitchen is beautiful!!!! Congrats on the new house! How exciting =D
Posted by: Sasha | 26 September 2011 at 05:56 AM
Congrats to the winners. Best wishes for your move - the kitchen looks very roomy!
Posted by: Kris | 26 September 2011 at 06:33 AM
Wow -- Congratulations Penny! Your new kitchen is beautiful. Now...how 'bout the sewing room LOL!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 26 September 2011 at 06:56 AM
oh wow penny!!! how exciting. I love the possibilities of a new house. The kitchen is AMAZING!!! yay!
Posted by: anna | 26 September 2011 at 07:38 AM
Congrats to the thread winners! I like your kitchen rug, might have to try something like that for my bathroom. Your new kitchen looks amazing!
Posted by: Lynne | 26 September 2011 at 08:49 AM
Congrats on the new house! It looks great. We just moved... still haven't sold our house or found where we're going to live in the new place (we're in temp. housing)... it has been a crazy adventure! A rainy one, too.
Posted by: Vicki | 26 September 2011 at 10:18 AM
Congratulations on your new house! We are still trying to sell ours... Your kitchen is beautiful, and that rug is going to be perfect!
Posted by: Audrey | 26 September 2011 at 10:30 AM
Thank you Penny.
Posted by: Kira | 26 September 2011 at 11:41 AM
The new kitchen is light and beautiful. Good for you.
Posted by: nanette | 26 September 2011 at 02:27 PM
WOW that is a GREAT kitchen - congratulations to you!!!!!! How exciting! The rug will be darling there. Congrats to the winners, too!
Posted by: Allie | 27 September 2011 at 07:26 AM
Congrats to the winners. What a beautiful and big kitchen, aren't you lucky!
Posted by: Deb A | 27 September 2011 at 11:35 AM
Congrats to the winners! I love the kitchen! I'm crossing my fingers that all goes well for y'all! yay!
Posted by: Jean | 27 September 2011 at 06:06 PM
congrats on the new house! How very exciting! Looking forward to seeing what other projects you have planned your new space. :-)
Posted by: kendascrafts | 28 September 2011 at 10:09 AM
congrats on the new home! i love the ceiling and sunlight in the kitchen! i especially love how you are decorating your home already :)
Posted by: quirkygranolagirl | 28 September 2011 at 09:39 PM
Penny! Congrats on your new home! How exciting! My kitchen is about one twentieth of your new kitchen lol. Good luck on your move :)
Posted by: ayumills | 30 September 2011 at 12:41 AM
Ooo! What exciting news!
Congratulations to all the winners.
Posted by: Lynne | 02 October 2011 at 06:30 PM
HAHAHAH!! i can relate totally! My husband and i went out for a walk one night, stopped at the local real estate office, looked at a couple of houses, bought one the next day ...and moved in 2 weeks later. talk about a whirlwind! but a wonderful one, of course! we can't imagine waiting 4-5 months for a house ...like normal people! HAVE FUN!!
Posted by: ellen | 03 October 2011 at 10:25 AM
Awesome post! I like it. I like second wooden pictures with refrigerator. It's look like peaceful kitchen.
Posted by: תנור מעבדה | 06 October 2011 at 10:39 AM
Congrats on the new home! The kitchen looks amazing!!!
Posted by: Kelsey | 13 October 2011 at 10:30 AM
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Posted by: Belstaff Chaquetas De Cuero | 14 November 2011 at 06:48 AM
Oh, you found a new home? Congratulations to ya! Finding the right home, "the one" as you call it, is an amazing feeling. It's sometimes hard to choose the best home among many. When you do, it's such a special moment..,
Well, I hope you enjoy that new home sweet home once you move in!
Posted by: Clorinda Altavilla | 24 November 2011 at 04:13 PM
Yep, searching for a new home and then finding it after months is great. Sometimes it can be pretty hard to choose. There are many great candidates, but not all of them have that "home" factor. It varies from person to person, but that special feeling is recognizable when you see the home you really want.
Congrats on finding yours!
Posted by: Randolph Coleson | 21 December 2011 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations on finding... "the one". It can be pretty hard trying to find a home that fits the wants and needs of a person. Especially when you're talking about more than one person. A ton of patience is required, and it's great that you managed to wait and look around before settling on the one that you want.
Posted by: Randy Robinson | 17 February 2012 at 07:22 AM