Sunday, November 25, 2012

Holiday Lane Blog Hop and Giveaway


   I made the Holiday Lane pattern into a gift giving bag.
Can't wait till I start delivering gifts!

Today's Blog Hop participants are:

Living Life One Day at a Time
Polka Dot Classic
Sophie Junction
I'm Keeping Busy
Sunshine Quilting
The Treehouse
Petit Design Co
Nun's Quilt World
Ellison Lane Quilts
From This to That
Mary on Lake Pulaski
Luann's Loose Threads
*****Till We Quilt Again*****Me
13 Woodhouse Road

One side 
  Other Side

 How I will be delivering gifts this year!


It is hard to tell, but the black sky I quilted swirls of snow.
Photo of the swirls.


 Giveaway! 
 $20 Etsy Gift Certificate
at my friends site
Nini And The Sea Blogspot (Click Here) 
and then enter their Esty Store.
Drawing Dec. 1st.,  9 am EST.
To enter you need to be a follower and leave a comment 
telling me that you follow and what you favorite Christmas Cookie is.


             
                   A big thank you goes to Jill Finley from Jillily Studio Designs
              for designing the pattern... Madame Samm from www.sewwequilt.com and Pauline from quiltnqueen.blogspot.com for hosting this fun event (hope you are feeling better!)
  


  Here is the list for the rest of the hop.
Please leave a comment to Cheer them on!

Tuesday November 27
Cindy's Crafty Creations
Woolite Mammoth
Lily Patch Quilts
Insanity Defense
Ginger Snaps Quilts
quiltingbydawn
Scrapbook-Chickadoodle
Mama Spark's World
Marla's Crafts
Annie Oak Designs
Count it *all* Joy
Stitching by the Lake
A Stitch in Time

Wednesday November 28
Quilt n Queen
Keep your fork There's pie
Quilts My Way
Grandma's Stories
Quiltscapes
Espritpatch
Quilt on the Edge
Farm Road Rambling
Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm
Peach Patch Quilts
Cherry's Prairie Primitives
Mary Jo - that other blog
  
Thursday November 29
Words & Stitches
Trying to Blog
Peanut's Patchwork
Moosestash Quilting
A Loose Thread
stitch, stitch, stitch
In Stitches and Seams
Hooked on Quilting
A Reformed Heath'n
Elaine - that other blog
As Sweet as Peaches
The Learning Curve Quilts and Such
Geema's Wonderings

Friday November 30
J Kafer on the Net
Busy as Can Be
Dachsies With Moxie
28 Peppermint Grove
Marjorie's Busy Corner
Kris Loves Fabric
Linda - that other blog
Dora Quilts
Shedding the Wolf
Quilting, Sewing Granny
Creative Notions
Chickadees Country Cottage Crafts
Madame Samm @ Sew We Quilt


Till We Quilt Again,

73 comments:

  1. Judy B11/26/12, 1:02 AM

    What a fantastic idea to turn the pattern into a beautiful bag! I am a follower. Thank you for the great giveaway. jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net

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  2. Martina11/26/12, 1:59 AM

    I love this idea! And the bag looks so fun! Cute!

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  3. Apple Avenue Quilts11/26/12, 2:21 AM

    Great idea to turn this pattern into a bag. So cute!

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  4. Sunshine Girl11/26/12, 2:35 AM

    Great bag - such a lovely way to deliver all your presents!

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  5. Nati11/26/12, 2:58 AM

    Great idea of turning the pattern into a bag! I am your new follower, thanks for sharing and the giveaway!

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  6. Nini11/26/12, 3:07 AM

    WOW! Great idea. I love it.
    Greetings from Germany
    Nicole

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  7. Gill11/26/12, 3:43 AM

    I love the bag! What a great idea!

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  8. Gill11/26/12, 3:45 AM

    Forgot to say I'm a follower!

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  9. memmens11/26/12, 4:52 AM

    Wow I love your version of the pillow! such a great idea

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  10. charlotte11/26/12, 5:56 AM

    What a cute idea. Happy holidays!

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  11. Sparky11/26/12, 6:05 AM

    I adore your snow caps and the idea of a carry all..well fabulous

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  12. Quilt Doodle Designs11/26/12, 6:15 AM

    I am a new happy follower :)

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  13. Quilt Doodle Designs11/26/12, 6:18 AM

    I love your gift giving bag, it is wonderful! Thank you for sharing and happy quilting :)

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  14. Britt-Inger11/26/12, 6:35 AM

    I love your idea to turn the pattern to a fantastic gift bag. Thanks for sharing

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  15. Agnes B. Bullock11/26/12, 6:56 AM

    What a grat idea- a gift bag! Perfect pattern for this one too!

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  16. Marjorie's Busy Corner11/26/12, 7:53 AM

    Fabulous idea!!

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  17. Marjorie's Busy Corner11/26/12, 7:56 AM

    sorry; I forgot to tell you that I follow...and cookie; I love oatmeal

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  18. gpc11/26/12, 8:10 AM

    Oh my gosh, how clever -- brilliant!

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  19. beaquilter11/26/12, 8:10 AM

    how fun you turned it into a bag! I love any kind of chocolate cookie BTW :-)

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  20. Sylvia11/26/12, 8:16 AM

    Hi Helen,
    I love your quilting work and your photography! You are so creative and talented. I am your newest follower!
    And my favorite cookie is Snickerdoodle. Mmmm, yummy! :-)

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  21. Rosa11/26/12, 8:27 AM

    Great idea and your bag looks cutest.

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  22. Kate11/26/12, 8:37 AM

    Too clever! I love the idea.

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  23. Marla's Crafts11/26/12, 8:43 AM

    Really cute pillow. Thanks for having a give away.

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  24. tink's mom11/26/12, 8:57 AM

    What a terrific idea. Great job, love the swirly snow.

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  25. pinsandneedles11/26/12, 9:05 AM

    Great idea to make Holiday Lane into a bag! Very cute!

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  26. carla11/26/12, 9:10 AM

    Hi!!! Great idea to make it into a bag!!!

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  27. sophie11/26/12, 9:20 AM

    Your bag is FANTASTIC! I thought of turning my pillow into a table runner or part of a quilt, but never a bag. I really love this idea.

    My favorite cookie at this time of year is probably gingerbread--fun to make and decorate and when they are baking, the house smells so delicious.

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  28. sew.darn.quilt11/26/12, 9:24 AM

    Marvelous and functional idea! :)

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  29. giddy9911/26/12, 9:37 AM

    LOVE the bag idea; that is brilliant! I've been using an IKEA bag to deliver gifts - might have to whip up a bag, too. I'm a new follower. :)

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  30. sewyouquilt211/26/12, 9:39 AM

    nice bag Helen! I would be delivering gifts now! and again later! LOL

    I am a new follower.

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  31. LJ11/26/12, 9:42 AM

    Now that's a wonderfully creative use of the pattern. You're going to look perfect as you deliver gifts in your new bag. I am a new follower so add me to the giveaway; thanks.

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  32. Brenda11/26/12, 9:45 AM

    I'm a follower! I love this big bag! Great use of the pattern! My favorite cookie for the Holidays...chocolate chip with pecans!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  33. In stitches and seams11/26/12, 9:47 AM

    love the bag.... will all the gifts fit?? maybe more than one trip ;)
    Thanks for sharing and hosting a give away as well..... my favortie cookie / goodie would have to be the fudge we made as kids.
    in stitches

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  34. Teri11/26/12, 10:07 AM

    I love...love...love...the bag..what a great idea for the pattern...I just might need to make one for myself...I am a follower and my favorite cookie is sugar with lots of frosting....thanks for the great giveaway....

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  35. Jane's Quilting11/26/12, 10:13 AM

    OMG, I like the idea of making a large bag. That is sooo cool! You gave me a lot of great ideas. My favorite cookie is Chocolate Chip, course, I like any that have Chocolate in them. LOL

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  36. LuAnn11/26/12, 10:57 AM

    I love the idea of making these houses into a bag. That bag would also be great for carrying quilts or quilting supplies.

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  37. Needled Mom11/26/12, 10:59 AM

    What a great idea and it looks wonderful too.

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  38. Linda11/26/12, 11:09 AM

    What a great idea! I love the bag!
    I'm a follower and my favorite Christmas cookie is.....a little shortbread bon bon cookie with a center of marzipan. I don't know the name of the cookie!

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  39. Patty 11/26/12, 11:12 AM

    what a great idea to turn this into a bag! wonderful job.

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  40. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane11/26/12, 11:38 AM

    Very clever idea! Yours looks great!

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  41. Chris11/26/12, 11:39 AM

    WOw.....that's fantastic and so original!

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  42. Mary11/26/12, 11:42 AM

    What a great idea. Love, love it. Wonderful job. Thankyou for sharing.

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  43. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle11/26/12, 11:48 AM

    Cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
    I am a follower. Fav christmas cookie is almond crescent cookies.

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  44. Anna11/26/12, 11:49 AM

    Love your creativity!!!

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  45. PolkaDotClassic11/26/12, 11:53 AM

    WOW!!
    thats such a neat idea! :)
    thanks for sharing

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  46. BizyStitches11/26/12, 11:57 AM

    That is really a neat idea. It seems one always needs some kind of bag. Thanks for sharing.

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  47. Quilt n Queen11/26/12, 12:11 PM

    Hi Helen, I love how your creative mind chose to make a Holiday Lane bag. I love it...great job!! Thanks for sharing your time and inspiration with us...Happy stitching, Pauline

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  48. Unknown11/26/12, 12:55 PM

    I'm a new follower and what a great idea for the bag and its' usage. Thank you for stopping by my blog.

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  49. Farm Quilter11/26/12, 12:55 PM

    I am a follower and love the traditional butter cookies at Christmas. Love your tote village! What an awesome way to use the pattern!!!

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  50. Robin11/26/12, 1:08 PM

    Great idea to turn it into a bag! Wonderful job!

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  51. Carrie P.11/26/12, 1:54 PM

    neat idea to make a bag with the houses on it.

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  52. Carol Swift11/26/12, 2:45 PM

    That is a great idea for the row of houses--love the bag!

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  53. StitchinByTheLake11/26/12, 3:03 PM

    What a great idea! blessings, marlene

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  54. evelyn11/26/12, 3:43 PM

    How original. Gonna need lots of pressie to fill that bag! :)

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  55. barbara woods11/26/12, 4:24 PM

    i follow and i love all cookies

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  56. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog11/26/12, 5:41 PM

    Nice idea, lovely bag, thanks for sharing!

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  57. Rosemary B❤️11/26/12, 5:48 PM

    Rosemary B here:
    NICE bag, love the swirly sky and the houses are really sweet. Snowy and quiet.
    I love all cookies but sugar cookies are my favorite. -- then oatmeal.

    I am following your amazing blog, thank you for sharing

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  58. JudyCinNC11/26/12, 5:54 PM

    I am definitely a follower and love your site. I think it was a super wonderful plan to make it into a gift giving bag - thanks for the inspiration and my favorite cookie this year is Christmas Noels. Judy C

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  59. Teatime Creations11/26/12, 6:07 PM

    Love the bag idea. Perfect for Xmas. Favorite cookie has got to be chocolate chip.

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  60. Denise Bongiovanni~11/26/12, 6:12 PM

    Wow, that is a huge bag!! Hope I see that bag coming to my door! I think I'm going to start calling you Santa!! There isn't a Christmas cookie I don't like, but my fave is a shortbread!! Nice work as usual!!!

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  61. Thearica11/26/12, 9:31 PM

    What a clever idea!!! I need a post office bag!! hmmmm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I am your newest follower!

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  62. Just Quilt It11/26/12, 10:37 PM

    What a great idea! I would love to see someone bringing me a gift delivered in such a festive bag!

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  63. Just Quilt It11/26/12, 10:43 PM

    Ooops! Favorite cookies = spritz pressed cookies. I remember eating them as a child and love to make them for my granddaughters. (I left a message earlier, but forgot to tell you about my favorite cookies!

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  64. Barb Neiwert11/26/12, 10:46 PM

    How very clever - neat idea! I'm a follower :<) And my favorite cookie would have to be Maraschino Cherry Cookies from my grandma's secret recipe!

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  65. Terry@ a quilting blog11/26/12, 11:42 PM

    What a fun way to deliver gifts! I'm already a happy follower...my favorite Christmas cookies are snicker doodles (fresh out of the oven...yummy!)

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  66. Vickie11/27/12, 12:17 AM

    Very nice bag! My favorite Christmas cookie, humm...those little ones that are in a can, shortbread I think.

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  67. Denise :)11/27/12, 12:30 AM

    How clever you are to turn it into a darling little 'Santa's bag', so to speak! Great job! I'm a new follower ... pleased to meet you! And my favorite Christmas cookies are Apricot-Almond Thumbprints! :)

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  68. Bonnie5811/27/12, 10:49 AM

    Love the bag. What a great idea. I'm traditional. I love ALL cookies. Thanks for sharing
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  69. Rebeckah Austin11/27/12, 3:36 PM

    I follow you, my all time fave cookie is chocolast chip. Infact I just made a batch of them!

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  70. SIMPLESEW11/28/12, 10:21 AM

    sorry I am late commenting. catching up after TG..Great shopping bag and for large christmas tote.

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  71. MoeWest11/28/12, 12:44 PM

    That's a clever idea! Your bag looks wonderful! I'm a follower and my favourite Christmas cookie is gingerbread. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  72. Beth11/28/12, 6:16 PM

    You are so creative! What a neat idea to make it into a bag. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

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  73. Unknown12/1/12, 10:12 AM

    My favorite cookie is peanut butt with chocolate kiss. Donna

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