Hi, all!
You may remember that earlier this week I made reference to hobbits in my blog post here - - - I think most of you missed it, although one person said that she couldn’t imagine what hobbits had to do with anything... so........
“When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton..... Bilbo Baggins called it a party, but it was really a variety of entertainments rolled into one. Practically everybody living near was invited. A very few were overlooked by accident, but as they turned up all the same, that did not matter..... Bilbo met the guests (and additions) at the new white gate in person. He gave away presents to all and sundry... Hobbits give presents to other people on their own birthdays. Not very expensive ones as a rule... but it was not a bad system. ...Every hobbit in those parts had a fair chance of at least one present at least once a week. But they never got tired of them.”
Guess what? It’s my birthday this Friday - - - and although it’s not my eleventy-first, and I’m not a hobbit, I think it’s still a great idea to give away gifts on your birthday! Unfortunately, I can’t give one to each and every one of you, but I do have two “gifts” I think you might enjoy....
For one winner, a charm pack of Bliss.... |
And for another winner, a charm pack of 12 Days of Christmas! |
I also noticed today that I am at 176 followers - so if I go over 200 followers this week, I'll throw in another little bit of Moda sweetness to celebrate, and pick a third winner!
So how do you show up for my party, you ask? Simply make a comment on any or all of my blog posts between now and Friday morning at 6:00 AM CST. If you want some additional chances, you can do any or all of the following and make a comment (on one blogpost only!) for each one you do.
Become a follower, or let me know you already are a follower!
Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Link it to this blogpost, please!
If you've made a fabric donation to our quilt ministry,
remind me and you'll get another entry!
So let's say I post on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. You can have four entries if you make comments on each of those posts, plus you can make one comment for being or becoming a follower, one comment showing you blogged about the giveaway, and one comment if you’ve made a fabric donation to our quilt ministry. You could potentially have seven entries if you do everything!
Friday morning, I’ll total up all the comments for all the blogposts, Sunday through Thursday, and use little Miss Random to pick two (or three!) winners. Please be sure that I can reach you by e-mail - I’d hate for you to miss out on a prize because you were set to no-reply! If you don’t know how to fix it, just type out your e-mail address in your comment (e.g. salliesue {at} clearwire {dot} net) so I can contact you!
I hope you come celebrate with me!!!
Later!
Sarah
Hey, everyone - check this out - there's another AccuQuilt GO! Cutter Giveaway over at Micki's blog, Irish Muses! Go throw your name in the hat for one of those great cutters!!
Um Sarah...It's my birthday Friday too!!!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to both of you! thanks for the chance to win a gift from you!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic!! Count me in for your special day giveaway!! Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteand I'm a follower too! thanks for another chance. and another round of birthday wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteA happy birthday to you. thank you for being so generous and sharing not one but two gifts. I have never worked with charm squares, jelly rolls or layer cakes as we only have fabrics in my country and nothing is sold cut like this so would love to win!
ReplyDeleteIt's my birthday too pretty soon, Nov 5. Happy birthday to you! I've never won a give-away and it's bound to happen sooner or later. Here's hoping! Happy B-day!!...rita at WhereElse.ca
ReplyDeleteI am follower and have been enjoying your posts for ideas and inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower too! Any btw, I love the zigzaggy houses quilt that you posted last post. I kept a copy of the picture to put in my inspirations file. One day I'd love to make a quilt something like it. Thanks for the give-away and the inspiration...rita at WhereElse dott ca
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge LOTR fan but I couldn't figure it out either =P This is great! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnd I've been a follower for a while now :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday - I give away small gifts on my birthday too!
ReplyDeleteHappy early birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday early! Great gifts you are giving away.
ReplyDeleteSandy A
I am a follower already.
ReplyDeleteSandy A
Happy early Birthday, Sarah! Thanks for the birthday give away offers!
ReplyDeleteI have been following with Google Reader. But, am an "official" follower now! Love your blog!
ReplyDelete♪ ♫ Happy Birthday! ♫ ♪
ReplyDeleteWishing you a year of health, happiness, & many quilt-y surprises
And I'm a follower! Thanks for the extra entry!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! Love the giveaway idea!
ReplyDeleteHello! Last night I was up in the middle of the night, looking over quilting blogs, and saw your list of 99 things to do. I loved it, copied it, and am sending it on to a friend! Thank you - it was pure inspiration. I love the christmas fabric you're giving away as an oh so generous birthday gift. Happy Birthday this Friday. Becky bngwingo@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHello again - I'll be posting your notice on my blog this week - http://centeredincreation.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteHow generous of you to give such nice things away for your birthday!
ReplyDeleteFollower.
ReplyDeleteQuilt ministry contributor.
ReplyDeleteOoh, a little reversal of the traditional birthday celebration in which the birthday girl GETS the gifts. How sweet!
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea - I hope you have a wonderful Birthday, and thanks for giving us presents.
ReplyDeleteLook for a shout out about your giveaway on my Monday Miscellaneous post.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower. Thanks for your great blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! Thanks for the giveaway...how nice!!
ReplyDeleteI've been a reader but now I am a follower!!
ReplyDeletewell happy birthday to you!!! you are so sweet to spread gifts around when it is your special day. these fabrics are both amazing.
ReplyDeletei am already a follower
ReplyDeleteHappy Early Birthday to you!!!!, hope you have lots of fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm your follower, and thank you so much for giving away gifts on your birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lots of lovely, healthy & happy years ahead :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the yummy chance!
fsarah09 at gmail dot com
Already a follower!
ReplyDeletefsarah09 at gmail dot com
Happy birthday! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!
ReplyDeleteI turned eleventy-something about a week ago:)
I've been following for quite a while!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you! And thanks for being so generous!
ReplyDeleteI follow you through Google Reader.
ReplyDeleteI already follow you thru Google ; Happy Birthday early !!!! how nice of you to give us chances to win a prize on your special day !
ReplyDeletemickey76@mchsi.com
I don't have a blog ; I just follow interesting motivational quilters like you ! I do have facebook but can't find you there , so I can't 'share' you there ! Thanks again ! and thanks for telling me to read your blog today ; I have not been keeping up with blogs lately ! and I would have missed out on this chance ! I'll be back tomorrow ... God bless YOU !
ReplyDeletemickey76@mchsi.com
I love anything Moda so count me in. Happy Birthday!! It is my triplets birthday Friday also. They will be 25. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! And what a happy day for us, too =)
ReplyDeleteOh I'm a follower too!!!
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ReplyDeleteYeay Happy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Almost Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Sarah. The most fun birthday I've had was the year that I gave a small birthday complete with nice presents chosen especially "just because" for each guest. It caught everyone by surprise. I had a ball.
ReplyDeletePS. I'm not a hobbit either, but I'm probably older than eleventy-one now. ;-)
Happy Happy Birthday !! Love the giveaway idea --- sure hope i win !!
ReplyDeleteI posted a blog!
ReplyDeletehttp://britnrich.blogspot.com/2010/10/on-road-again.html
Happy Birthday!! I would love some BLiss. :)
ReplyDeleteAlready a follower :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy eleventy birthday to you!
Happy Early Birthday! And what a sweet person to give away on your day. You rock!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm definitely a follower. :)
ReplyDeleteHobbits have the best birthday traditions. Out of the different quilting blogs I've discovered recently, you definitely win for framing your giveaway with Bilbo and his party.
ReplyDeleteIf I wasn't already a follower, then I definitely would be now. Happy early Birthday! =)
Have a WONDERFUL birthday! Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh what yummy fabrics for a giveaway!! And of course, being from the land of hobbits, I think that is a totally wonderful quote for a birthday post!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet to give a present for your birthday. I am already a follower and would love a charm pack to live at my house if it can travel all the way down-under.... if not I know they will go to good homes!!
ReplyDeleteHugz
Thank you for your special give a way. :o) That is so sweet of you to share your beautiful fabric with us. :o)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week.
Sincerely - Trish
ps. If you would ever like to trade fabric for jewelry, please drop by my etsy shop and see what you would like. Perfect for Christmas gifts or a little something special for you. :o)
You picked I think the two best charm packs out there to give away! How sweet of you :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower:)
ReplyDeleteCount me in on this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh...and I'm a follower. Happy birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy early birthday! What a great idea to do a birthday giveaway :-) I hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday week!
ReplyDelete~ Meagan
SnippetsAndYarns at gmail dot com
Plus, I am subscribed to your blog, and am a google follower too :-)
ReplyDelete~ Meagan
SnippetsAndYarns at gmail dot com
I am a follower of your blog...and Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI was happy to donate to your ministry and am glad the fabric could go to good use.
ReplyDeleteHere is a link to your giveaway!
ReplyDeletehttp://auntinicolescorner.blogspot.com/2010/10/two-fun-giveaways.html
Happy birthday! Isn't it fun to give things away for your birthday. I love Bliss!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower since I'm a fabric addict too!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this awesome giveaway!! Woo Hoo! We're all celebrating your birthday!!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower. Thanks for having such an awesome giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and I love the hobbit reference!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteSarah - how do you get so much done? You're Wonder Woman, srsly.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday! What a wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThese are such cute fabrics!
ReplyDeleteemem0831(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'm following :-) Thanks for sharing your birthday with us.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog
ReplyDeleteemem0831(at)yahoo(dot)com
Lovely fabrics! Happy birthday to you and thank you for this great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteap_lemos at yahoo dot com
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
Happy Birthday! So many people have birthdays in October! Hope yours is great :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet are you! The Hobbits is one of the very first book and play I remember as a child. I've been a follower of yours and I thank you for your generousity!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! I've blogged about your giveaway at http://why-knot-kwilt.blogspot.com/2010/10/hobbitts-birthday-tradition.html. Will be checking in on your Monday post. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI've never read the Hobbit! Please enter me in your giveaway. :o)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I am a follower, thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLOVE those lines! THANKS for the chance!
ReplyDeleteourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
I am a Follower! Love the book reference. I also like to celebrate my birthday by giving something to other- too fun.
ReplyDeleteI have blogged about your blog on my blog (http://www.sewwhatnext.blogspot.com).
ReplyDeleteSince your birthday is Friday, Happy Pre-Birthday, and "may the hair on your toes never fall out." ;)
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower. YAY!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday :) I <3 Hobbits, and we say eleventy all the time in a hat tip to LOTR. I am now a follower as well! (love your blog background!) xoxo melzie
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday - my birthday is next Monday! Fall birthdays are so nice! I also LOVE the Hobbits....how excited are you that the Hobbit movies are scheduled to film finally! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteMaria
Oh and I am now a follower!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday! and thanks for the chance to win a charm pack!
ReplyDelete...and I am now a follower too!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog and I love the Hobbits!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! I read The Hobbitt years ago. Loved reading the passage on your blog. I might have to reread it in the near future. I, too, have hosted a giveaway on my birthday the last two years. Isn't it a fabulous way to celebrate? Love both of the charm packs. Would absolutely love either one of them :) Have a sensational week!
ReplyDeleteI am a happy new follower. You're five away from 200 :)
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! What a lovely giveaway for your birthday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win it and GOOD LUCK to all!
Paula/WI
I am also a new follower! Getting real close now!
ReplyDeletePaula
Happy birthday to you! I hope you have a wonderful day. What nice idea to give a gift on your birthday.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower. I am number 197.
ReplyDeleteHappy almost Birthday! I am a follower, hope you make it to 200!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! A give away is such a great way to celebrate :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to You! I think that Hobbits have the right idea on a lot of things (ie. giving gifts on their birthdays, second breakfast, elevensies, second lunch, round doors, etc). Thanks for the great giveaway.
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Happy happy birthday! What a generous thing to do on your birthday - sounds like the start of a new tradition for our family!! I'd loooove loove looove to win either charm packs - and I know just what I'd do with 'em - I'd sew 'em up & send them right back to you as a quilt! I'm tickled you let us know about another GO! giveaway, too - I was comment seventy-eleven-sixty-two, so I doubt I'll hear back, but ya just never know....
ReplyDeleteOh, and btw, I'm a loyal fan (follower)ever since the Fall into Fall, and I've loved your posts (even when I didn't understand - like the reference to the hobbits)!
ReplyDeleteAnother happy dappy b-day greeting this week. Wow, that's great. I hope it is the happiest birthday for you ever. Thanks for all of the fabric love.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your interesting blog!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteWell what a wonderful celebration! :) Happy (early) Birthday and thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDelete~teresa
And I already follow your blog!
ReplyDelete~Teresa :)
Happy birthday! Great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity to participate. Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! And I am already a follower!!!! YAY! Love your blog :)
ReplyDeletecarla louise
www.ohsewaddicted.com
Happy upcoming Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics - thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Happy birthday! Super giveaway. Please count me in. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm follower #200 :)
gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com
Happy birthday! I think I'll adopt this one - but my birthday isn't until March.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to US! Mine is Friday as well. Best wishes alt email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteBrand new follower!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI already follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteFor friday ... happy birthday !! You just have your birthday before me. I have mine on nov 2th !
ReplyDeleteI have become a follower
Those hobbits are so fun. I love reading the books.
ReplyDeleteI have post about this give away on my blog (in the sidebar of my blog on the left)
Thanks for the chance! your birthday is close to mine. Mine is today the 26th and no I'm not as old as bilbo!
ReplyDeletegiveawaymommy at yahoo dot com
I am a gfc follower
ReplyDeletegiveawaymommy at yahoo dot com
I'm already a follower!
ReplyDeleteHere I am again!! Count me in for another chance to win your awesome birthday giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI blogged about your giveaway.
ReplyDeletehttp://aquiltersplace.blogspot.com/2010/10/tuesdays-stuff_26.html
Thanks for the chance!
Just letting you know one more time that I am a follower. Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I am originally from that area and it feels like "going home" when I visit your blog. Thanks for the chance(s) to win one of these great giveaways.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, I hope it is full of bliss and that the bliss comes my way.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower and have posted about your giveaway on my blog, dreamworthyquilts.blogspot.com.
Thanks
I blogged about your birthday & giveaway at drkornea.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHope I win!
I'm a new follower. I thought I was already a follower, but apparently not. Happy Birthday week to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous way to celebrate your birthday! Happy Birthday and thanks giving away some of my favorite fabric.
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ReplyDeleteI am a regular follower! Thank you for having such a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, Happy birthday to you on Friday! Hope you get to celebrate in a way you truly enjoy. My birthday was Monday ~ giveaways are a great way to spread the birthday cheer, aren't they?! ~~Lisa
ReplyDeleteHello Sarah - Happy Birthday on Friday (which is also my birthday!) thanks for the lovely giveaway and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI am also a follower and Hobbit lover!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower....
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you! I'd love to win some Bliss. Love your background quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love Bilbo Baggins
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win some Bliss - it's so hard to find in the UK
Gill
Happy Birthday. Thanks for a great blog and the giveaway. C
ReplyDeletecarolinehemsley@btinternet.com
I'm a follower using google reader. Thanks C
ReplyDeletecarolinehemsley@btinternet.com
I included your giveaway in my blog today!
ReplyDeletehttp://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2010/10/flowers-wonders-of-diversity.html
Great prizes! Today is the first day I am posting for the giveaway; I hope to come back tomorrow and Friday. If not, congratulations to the unknown winner.
ReplyDeleteWhen I enter giveaways I often feel somewhat greedy, as if I'm saying "Give it to me". On the other hand, I meet so many lovely quilters and read interesting posts and see beautiful quilts. I really don't need a prize, I'm having fun!
Thanks very much.
I'm already a follower.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Week to you!
Thanks very much.
I'm really hoping to win this fantastic giveaway!! Thanks for the chance (again!!)
ReplyDeleteHere I am once again to be counted in your fantastic giveaway! I am a follower and thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and thank you for the great giveaway
ReplyDeleteI became a follower.
ReplyDeleteI shared the giveaway on my blog
ReplyDeletehttp://suesquiltinghaven.blogspot.com/2010/10/another-great-giveaway.html
Happy Birthday and thank you for the give away. I LOVE BLiss!
ReplyDeleteSheilaC
I love the Hobbit and Bilbo Baggins. Even though Frodo and the trilogy got more attention and accolades, I prefer the original story.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in your giveaway and Happy Birthday!
Very generous, sign me up! Hope your hobbit friend has a great bday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and thanks for the chance to win the lovely fabric.
ReplyDeleteMicki
I am a follower of your blog!
ReplyDeleteMicki
What an awesome giveaway! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteVery good sweetie, thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Ukraine.
link on the side panels, I am a follower
http://vasylynkinyprodelki.blogspot.com/
FOLLOWING YOU!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING SUCH LOVELIES!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
I am a follower of your blog for awhile now. I have a blog but I haven't been real active on it due to I spend to much time reading other peoples blogs.lol
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your blog. Hope your have a great birthday week and day!
Happy happy early birthday. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Sarah! I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Birthday!
ReplyDeleteLove the new changes to your room.
Of course I am a follower silly :oD
ReplyDeleteHey Sarah,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun give away. I would love to be entered.
I have been so busy trying to finishe up my hexagon quilt that I haven't posted on my blog in a while, but I still manage to spend lots of time on the computer reading my favourite blogs, your included.
Hope you have a great weekend,
Brenda
I'm a follower :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and would love the chance to win! Thanks
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