Today is the very last day to vote for the McCall’s Design Star quilt (hint hint) and I’ve been thinking about everything I have learned by participating in this contest. Before I get too far into this I want to give a little shout out to the really wonderful people at McCall’s for putting this whole thing together, especially Kathy Hannah who has been just a treasure these last 5 months.
Lesson 1:
I really liked combing piecing with appliqué and I LOVE pink and green together…a LOT.
Lesson 2:
Even if I am not super keen on the fabric for the challenge you I can still create something lovely.
Lesson 3:
I can actually design and make an entire quilt in one month if I need to…even over Christmas
Lesson 4:
Doing appliqué for many hours a day makes your neck hurt and your fingers sore
Lesson 5:
I don’t want to have a deadline over the holidays EVER again…I missed too much last December.
Lesson 6:
I don’t like asking for votes….I think I will stick with judged contests from now on…Thanks for being patient with my nagging
Lesson 7:
I have the best blog readers in the world, without a doubt, and you guys kept me going with your wonderful comments and votes and encouragement. I LOVE you guys.
Thanks
well, I enjoy your blog and read it every morning with my coffee; I also voted every day and hope you win. I love your designs.
Posted by: Alberta in N GA | 02/02/2011 at 06:22 AM
Just posted the link on Facebook again!! Hopefully lots of votes today!
Posted by: Kalli Inman | 02/02/2011 at 06:42 AM
You can't nag the willing!
Posted by: Deanna | 02/02/2011 at 07:01 AM
I found you blog by accident and have to say for a slightly formal styled applique quilt, I do like it a lot - have you ever thought about a 'modern' applique project - something not Baltimore styled, something like Kerry Gavin or http://rachelwetzlerquilts.blogspot.com/ or http://www.simplyval.net/gallery.html
Posted by: Ethne | 02/02/2011 at 07:15 AM
Put some super glue on those fingers. I really helps.
Posted by: Nancy | 02/02/2011 at 07:16 AM
We love you too!
Posted by: Cindy | 02/02/2011 at 07:17 AM
You worked so hard and made the most wonderful quilt – I really really hope you'll win!
Posted by: Anna | 02/02/2011 at 07:29 AM
Fingers crossed! Good Luck!
Posted by: Stephanie | 02/02/2011 at 07:36 AM
Good lessons, Erin, thank you for sharing them. Your quilt is lovely, and I've been faithfully voting every day -- perfectly willingly! I also very much enjoy your blog.
Posted by: Robin Gold | 02/02/2011 at 07:52 AM
Love seeing all the beautiful quilts you applique. Good luck with the voting, I try and vote every time I stop at your blog.
Posted by: Connie | 02/02/2011 at 07:56 AM
I voted almost every day and didn't mind the "nagging" because it reminded me to do it. We all get busy and wound around our own needles so a reminder was good - don't feel guilty about that. Good luck!
Love the tree and, well, gift wrapping is my least favorite chore so I might just give your method a try!
Posted by: denice barker | 02/02/2011 at 08:01 AM
The very, very best to you! I much prefer reading your blog with my morning coffee vs the newspaper or news on tv, you certainly give us an excellent mixture of humor and other important stuff!
Posted by: mcm | 02/02/2011 at 08:03 AM
Nagging? Nope not at all. WE want you to win! I appreciate all the hard work you do that goes into keeping up such a inspiring blog. Do you get to keep the quilt you made? I hope you do. What an heirloom with a terrific story.
Posted by: Michelle M | 02/02/2011 at 08:12 AM
I too always read your blog with my morning coffee and of course, vote. I want to know if we will be able to buy your pattern. I love it.
Posted by: Joann Hopkins | 02/02/2011 at 08:27 AM
I never read your reminders and thought you were nagging. Your design is beautiful and I was glad to vote for you every time I visited. Good luck!
Posted by: Mair Geiser | 02/02/2011 at 08:32 AM
If you don't win, it's not because we all didn't vote and vote often.
I vote from my laptop, my netbook and my Nook each day.
L♥O♥V♥E your work ! ! !
Ever votin' Hugs,
Gerry
Posted by: GerryART | 02/02/2011 at 08:53 AM
I appreciated the "nags" so I could remember to vote each day. I didn't see/feel anything negative about it.
Posted by: Becky in KCMO | 02/02/2011 at 09:23 AM
I really hope you winn, I keep my fingers crossed. I voted almost every day for you...(and be sure I didn't mind doing so, for I realy love your quilt as the best!) I thought that everyday voting was a bit odd, I've been in a competition once with computer voting and you could vote only once per IP address. I think that's more fair don't you? (and not for such a long voting period...) Wish you a lot of luck!
Posted by: Conny | 02/02/2011 at 09:53 AM
Erin, I truly love the quilt and think it was the best one out there. I hope you win and hope you'll continue to share with those of us that will say "I knew her when..." lol
Posted by: Eileen Keane | 02/02/2011 at 11:01 AM
Erin, thank you for sharing your beautiful quilts and your tutorials with us. I hope that one day your lesson nr. 3 will work for me, too!
Hugs
Posted by: Sara in Italy | 02/02/2011 at 11:08 AM
Erin, if you have time, can you please post a reminder here on your blog about the "party" going on over at McCall's?
Thanks
Posted by: Eileen Keane | 02/02/2011 at 11:15 AM
I agree......you can't nag the willing. Voting gives us a chance to be a part of the excitement. If you have the opportunity again, I say go for it. We will all happily join in.
Posted by: Lori Ginsberg | 02/02/2011 at 12:02 PM
Erin,
You've given me a lot over the last year with your ideas and videos. The LEAST I can do is vote. Besides, I'm from Jersey City, New Jersey--we know all about multiple voting!
Posted by: Eileen | 02/02/2011 at 01:02 PM
Thank you so much for giving us the gift of your life, your talent & your heart! Always a winner in our eyes!! :D
Posted by: Debbie S. | 02/02/2011 at 01:19 PM
Once again, good luck - I so hope you win
Posted by: Melody | 02/02/2011 at 01:54 PM