Monday, April 3, 2017

Happy Very late Galentines and Valentines day

Yes.  I know those days happen in February.  Galentines is really a fictional day, but a day when we can let our women friends know we care, especially if they don't have a hubby or boyfriend to go out and celebrate with.  As an Island Batik ambassador, we were given a challenge to make some mug rugs or something to give to those friends.  I had a very crazy February and even March with some family things that happened.  So, I got the mug rugs done, towards the end of the month, and got them delivered to some friends who were just down a little bit.  Then I realized I forgot to post pictures and write a blog.

SO, I decided that since I had pictures of the ones I had shared, I needed to get them posted.  These were fun to do.  I used the Valentines day fabrics from Island Batik and thread from Aurifil.  The Aurifil thread was wonderful to work with.  I used two different colors.  I used 2311 which is a cream color for the piecing, and the quilting on this one:


The heart pattern I used came from http://cluckclucksew.com/2015/01/making-heart-blocks-in-multiple-sizes.html.  It was fun to do.  I used warm n natural cotton batting, but under the heart I put a piece of polyester batting to give the heart some umph.


This one was done the same way, and I used Aurifil 4020 thread for the quilting.



Then because we had such a challenging month in our family, I made this one for my hubby:


I wrote on this one:  2 hearts as 1 Sept. 9, 1983.  Our first date was February 12, 1983.  I wanted him to know that I was thinking about him.  I used the same batting on this that I used on the others.


This past week I had some friends that were going through some challenging times.  I had some of the Valentines fabrics left over, and I thought hearts and love aren't just for Valentines, so I whipped up a few more.  Well, I have 2 left over.  So, I want to do something fun.  If you know someone who is having a hard time, doesn't matter the reason, leave a comment and next Monday, April 10th, I will draw 2 winners and these little wall hangings can go to them.  Tell me which one you would prefer if you are the winner.  We will close the comments at 11:59 p.m. on April 10, 2017.   The winners will be chosen randomly through a number generator.  The giveaway is open only to U.S. Residents due to mailing costs, please.



Good luck and I really enjoy reading your comments.


11 comments:

  1. So sweet. I don't have anyone who needs something right now, so don't enter me for the prize. I've made a few extras, too. I'll share, though.

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    1. Hi teachpany,

      Thank you for visiting and thank you for your comment. I have had a couple of tough months and have had friends who have shared with me, so now I want to pay it forward.

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  2. Hmmm....I think I'd like to give one of these to one of my sisters... she's under a lot of stress and is always helping everybody else out. I like either, but the one on the right really stands out to me. Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com

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  3. Hi Rose,

    Thank you for visiting. You know, it seems like those who are under stress or having a hard time is always trying to help others out.

    You are definitely in the drawing.

    Thanks for visiting and for leaving a comment.

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  4. How sweet of you. I have a friend whose mother just passed away yesterday. She is really struggling. she could certainly use a little love. davemelvanolan at aol dot com

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    1. Melva,

      That is the hardest to have a loved one pass away. I had that in February. You are most definitely in the drawing. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.

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  5. These are adorable! I'm glad you're back, but very sorry for the rough month. Aren't these batiks wonderful to work with?

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    1. Thank you Jennifer. They are wonderful to work with. I am itching to go down and sew, but because I have had an issue with my knee, I am supposed to keep it elevated. So I can't get downstairs to sew. I need it to heal so I can get back to work. I sew there as well. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

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  6. These are so cute. If I won one, I'd give it to my dad as he's had a terrible winter and has been extremely ill in March. He's a strong man and determined to get well and I've been doing everything I can to help him achieve that goal including moving in with him and my mom to care for him 24/7.

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    1. I am so sorry to hear that your dad has been sick. That is no fun. It is great that he is determined to get well and I really hop he does. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Good luck to you.

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  7. Hi Kathy, Love is ALWAYS in season! If I won a heart, I'd give it to my mom. The 3rd anniversary of my dad's passing is coming up in a few weeks and she's missing him.

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