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/
This looks like fun. I keep hearing so much about this thread and haven't tried any nor have any either so I'd love to win some.
That's a beautiful block you've created but I think ALL of yours are just gorgeous. Don't be too worried about that next big number coming soon for your birthday. I made that jump a few years ago and so far, so good. Nothing earth shattering has happened yet. You're only as old as you feel. Happy Birthday in advance. I hope you have a great birthday.
Posted by: VickiT | 02/21/2011 at 11:14 AM
40 was LOTS harder than 50! 50 was fun and 55 was funner! lol
Great blog hop prizes too. Thanks for steering us to possible prizes as well as neat patterns! :)
Sherri D
Posted by: Sherri D | 02/21/2011 at 12:53 PM
You know I don't think I ever believed I would be 50 years old. It sounded so ancient when I was 20, and now that I am in my 50's, it still doesn't seem real. I say quit counting! Enjoy the rest of your 40's! PS I love the block!!!
Posted by: Barb Colvin | 02/21/2011 at 02:26 PM
WOW, love your block for the Aurifil Blog Hop. I have just downloaded the first block.
Happy birthday to you! Celebrate.
Hugs
Posted by: Ivani | 02/21/2011 at 03:11 PM
A very Happy Birthday to you, Erin!
Posted by: Sophia | 02/21/2011 at 03:38 PM
Great block, and fun blog hop!
Posted by: Connie Tabor | 02/21/2011 at 06:24 PM
Happy Birthday! I think this hop will be fun and inspiring. I'd love to try the Aurifil, I hear wonderful things about it!
Posted by: Janis | 02/21/2011 at 09:08 PM
50 is the new 30, you know!!!
Posted by: Maria | 02/22/2011 at 12:53 AM
I love your block it's my favorite so far.
Posted by: Ladybug | 02/22/2011 at 08:00 AM
I'm anxious to try Aurifil. Your block is lovely!
Posted by: Kitty | 02/22/2011 at 08:03 PM
Your block is very pretty! Thank you for sharing it. I am enjoying this hop! I have not had the pleasure of trying Aurifil thread yet, but plan on it very soon. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Susan Malacari | 02/22/2011 at 08:49 PM
What a beautiful block, thanks! Never used Aurifi before, but can't wait to try it out!
Posted by: Minette Brits | 02/23/2011 at 03:11 AM
I have just tried the Aurifil thread and lint free I love it. I can only buy once a month so March Iwill defiently be purchasing some aurifil. Thanks for the lovely block I haven't figured out how to print it off yet but I am working on it. And a very Happy warm wish to you for your birthday. I am 53 and after the intial thought passes it is not so bad....lol
Posted by: Sharon Griffith | 02/23/2011 at 04:49 AM
50 is the new 19!! LOL. And that's coming from someone who just turned 60. Love aurifil thread!!
Posted by: WilmaNC | 02/23/2011 at 05:24 AM
so excited to have you in the blog hop!
Ahh... you know on the 50 you get to celebrate the ENTIRE year AND buy yourself a HUGE gift.. AND take a long vacation!
it's in the rule book.. go look... see.. I told you!
smooches!!!
Posted by: pat sloan | 02/23/2011 at 05:43 AM
You are only as old as you feel! Happy Birthday. I love your block.
Posted by: patricia | 02/23/2011 at 05:53 AM
What a lovely block! Happy early birthday. I hope you have a fabulous weekend. Thanks for a chance of winning some thread.
Posted by: Dorian | 02/23/2011 at 05:56 AM
Happy 50'th, it's not to bad. Not much you can do about it anyway. Enjoying the blog hop. Sure would love to try some more of the Aurifil thread.
Posted by: Alexis Gardner | 02/23/2011 at 06:00 AM
Congrats and Happy 50th - love your tweets BOM, may have to get on board. Cheers.
Posted by: Jennifer | 02/23/2011 at 06:13 AM
Happy birthday and thank you for the video on breast cancer screening. I am a 20 year survior! Now I just have to win some Aurifil thread to try! wink wink!
Posted by: Marcie Lane | 02/23/2011 at 06:15 AM
Happy 50th Birthday! (I just celebrated my 51st - loving every minute of it!!) I absolutely *LOVE* your pattern. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Kathryn Taylor | 02/23/2011 at 10:16 AM
Sweet block - I need to practice applique - I find piecing relaxing....
coffee and the newspaper....
snuggling....
Posted by: Jill Warren | 02/23/2011 at 10:57 AM
Happy Birthday, Erin. All great people are born in February. My 50's were awesome and the best years of my life. Hope yours are too.
R for relaxing. I find hand sewing super relaxing and especially applique. I would love to try Aurifil thread for applique after all I have heard about its qualities. Unfortunately, my LQS doesn't have it and I seldom travel or order on-line. I love the block you have designed for this blog hop. I have added you to my favorites.
Posted by: Sherry Redowl | 02/23/2011 at 02:12 PM
Te 50's are better than 40's......Happy Birthday!! Thanks for sharing your block also.....
Posted by: Beth McConnell | 02/23/2011 at 04:57 PM
I have never used Aurifil and looking forward to trying it.
Posted by: Evelene S | 02/23/2011 at 05:54 PM