Big things are happening here in my little world. First, today is DAY 1 of the first EVER Aurifil Blog Hop.
I want to thank Pat Sloan for asking me to be a part of this. Here’s the scoop: visit nine blogs and pick up 9 patterns(mine is pictured above) to make a lovely 9 block quilt. Leave comments on all nine blogs to enter the drawing for this (try not to swoon too much)
Pat Sloan’s gorgeous collection of thread from Aurifil. In addition to all this yumminess I have a couple of packs of these
Lovely threads to give away on Wednesday and a few more goodies to give away this weekend to celebrate my 50th birthday.
So head on over to Pat’s blog to get the starter block and layout and let’s start quilting!
Monday Feb 21st
* Pat Sloan www.patsloan.typepad.com
Tuesday Feb 22
* Pink Chalk Studio pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/
* Lizzie B Girls dreamlaughcreate.blogspot.com/
Wednesday Feb 23
* Erin Russek erinrussek.typepad.com
* Thimbleanna thimbleanna.com/
Thursday Feb 24
* Stitchen heaven http://blog.stitchinheaven.com/blog/
* Quilting Gallery quiltinggallery.com/
Friday Feb 25
* Sew Cal Gal www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com/
* I have a notion ihaveanotion.blogspot.com/
50's are not really so bad - the wisdom we've gained replaces the ease and energy of youth. Well, that's what we like to think, eh?
Posted by: Cheryl K. | 02/21/2011 at 06:26 AM
Looking forward to this hop! I love Aurifil thread! And happy birthday to you! My 50th is in two weeks.
Posted by: Terry | 02/21/2011 at 06:26 AM
Happy 50th Birthday! Best wishes for many more.
Posted by: Marj | 02/21/2011 at 06:27 AM
What a great blog hop! And don't worry, according to my friend who just turned 50 ~ Fifty is the new Forty! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Marian | 02/21/2011 at 06:34 AM
have already downloaded the first block from Pat Sloan's site and am definitely going to visit each blog for this hop. Love your block. Would love to win some of the Aurifil thread as I love it.
Posted by: Alberta in N GA | 02/21/2011 at 06:41 AM
Fifty is actually quite fun...and this thread would make it even more so!
Posted by: Ferne | 02/21/2011 at 07:00 AM
Erin, my fifties have been much better than my forties!! Don't sweat it.
What a great idea for a give-away; everybody loves thread. Aurifil is tops with me.
Posted by: Eileen Keane | 02/21/2011 at 07:24 AM
You should be celebrating all week, the Week of Erin!
Best Wishes!
Posted by: Thelma | 02/21/2011 at 07:44 AM
What a wonderful pattern! as usual I love your style!!
Girl I am in the same boat as you this will be my 50th year too...looking forward to it really!!
An early BD greeting to you
Posted by: deb | 02/21/2011 at 07:48 AM
I just love Aurifil thread . Fifties are wonderful....I am knocking on the door of the seventies.....Pray for me. LOL
Posted by: Nancy | 02/21/2011 at 07:57 AM
Well Erin! This hop should turn out to be fun! You've already introduced me to Pat Sloan (where I found out about Quilt Album and ordered it!). I might just turn out to be an applique-r after all ..... well, it might take a miracle. And 50 is good. 60 is wonderful!
Posted by: Linda in TX | 02/21/2011 at 08:05 AM
Thank you for this, I am so excited to get started. As for turning 50, I will also be that age this year and expect a major blow out party. I figure I made it this far, I deserve one.
Can't wait for the rest of the blocks.
Wanda
http://wandas-quilts-crafts.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wanda | 02/21/2011 at 08:06 AM
Thanks for such a fantastic pattern and for participating. Happy Birthday - fifties are okay - much more relaxed than forties.
You will be okay.
Posted by: DianeH | 02/21/2011 at 08:10 AM
Very cool! What a way to celebrate your birthday. This should be a blast. Congrats on being a part of Aurifil's first ever blog hop, what an honor. Your block, of course, is great!
Posted by: Michelle M | 02/21/2011 at 08:16 AM
Congratulations on the milestone birthday! Love the block.
Posted by: Nancy | 02/21/2011 at 08:46 AM
Fifty's you're just hitting your stride, gal.
'It only gets better', sez me who is just into my seventy's.
Get ready to LIVE ! ! !
Hugs,
Gerry
Posted by: GerryART | 02/21/2011 at 08:52 AM
50 is good. You are old enough to know what reaaaaalllly matters to you, it has been very liberating - you can say no and mean it, and not feel bad about it. It is an "attitude".
Posted by: Tammy | 02/21/2011 at 09:02 AM
Happy Birthday (prematurely), Erin! My fifties have been better than my forties! Enjoy the day. Have fun with your family. Eat cake. Don't look back....
Posted by: FrancesB | 02/21/2011 at 09:17 AM
I have to say - my kids' birthdays hit me harder than mine own does! My youngest is turning 40! this year - no way I'm old enough to mother a 40-year-old!!!
Posted by: Lizz Ploppert | 02/21/2011 at 09:18 AM
P.S.: What's on your design wall this Monday?
Posted by: FrancesB | 02/21/2011 at 09:30 AM
OOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhh.......I love these hops, they are so much fun and I get to see other designers too.......thank you for the inspiration you give so freely.......I check your blog everyday......love the colors you use.......so bright and cheery......Happy Birthday.......may it be the best ever!
Posted by: Rebecca in Tennessee | 02/21/2011 at 09:37 AM
Don't worry Erin. 50 is the new 40! I know because I beat you to it. LOL
The thread is scrumptious looking and an awesome giveaway.
Okay, gotta go check out the HOP! Thank you very much.
Posted by: jojo | 02/21/2011 at 09:45 AM
love the hop - i am glad Pat asked you, as well. LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. Almost done with my bom, couple more retreats and i should have it put together.
Posted by: christy davis | 02/21/2011 at 10:24 AM
how cool - I love the idea of this blog hop - I have already been over to Pat's and downloaded the first block... yours looks gorgeous too. Congratulations on the big 5-0- I hope you have a brilliant birthday.
Posted by: Raewyn | 02/21/2011 at 10:31 AM
ohh that is a pretty pattern.
Posted by: Sally Morris | 02/21/2011 at 10:51 AM