(this party is over - I'll be back later this morning to announce the winner!)
I hope that you'll join me in celebrating my 3rd anniversary in blogging! I can hardly believe that I've been blogging that long! Indulge me for a moment and come along down memory lane with me.
I have always referred to the quilting blogging community as my "International Quilter's Guild" - so many friends in this guild (some would argue that we're not friends but I strongly disagree). Many stopped by over the last three years and left a comment or two (actually over 12,000 comments); I've posted almost 500 times; thousands of you have stopped by just to have a quick look; two special bloggers pushed me off the hand applique fence and I discovered a new passion; many encouraged me to reconnect with hand embroidery and discovered yet another passion; more flimsies have been added to the ever growing pile of flimsies (LOL); yada, yada yada!!!
It's time to get this party started..................remember this little cutie????
I've added a pin cushion to the inside of the lid and tossed in a few things! Do you like what you see? teehee
So, what's inside???? I hope you'll agree - lots of wonderful treasures, but how many????
Three simple rules - it's all about the number 3. :-)
1. Please tell me why you stop by to visit with me
2. Tell me how many things you see inside the "Lunchbox Sewing Tin"
3. Promise that you'll show the tin and the treasures on your blog if you're a winner (if you don't have a blog then I'll post a picture) You do not have to have a blog to play! :-)
Leave your comment by midnight PST, Friday, June 5th.
Thank you so much for playing along with me!See you Friday night! Good luck!
In Friendship!
88 comments:
OK, I'll give you "3" reasons why I visit your blog....I love the projects you show, I love the inspiration you give, and I love your name (since it's the same as mine!). It looks like there are 10 items showing in the lunchbox, but I can't be sure. Unfortunately, I am not a blogger, just a reader. Does that exclude me from the giveaway? Have a wonderful day, Darlene!
I have you as one of the blogs I read. I really like the projects you do, the photos you provide and your style of writing. I think there are 20 items in the lunchbox. I promise to post a photo of it if I win.
You're on my blogroll so I stop by regularly. I think I see 13 items in the lunchbox and, of course, I would post a pic if I win. Congrats on 3 years. It's amazing how time flies when you're having fun.
1. inspiration
2. lovely goodies to see
3. wonderful written words...
That's why I return every day.
I see at least 12 items in that beautiful lunch box.
I would be HONORED to show this off on my blog...
Happy Blog-a-versary....
I think I see 12 items in the box but I am probably wrong. All looks interesting.
I am sure you have made many blog friends in your three years, and I am one of those. You and I have had some fun e-mails. We could get into lots of trouble if only we lived close to each other!
I love your blog for the quilting inspiration! I think I see 9 items in the tin...several have more than one part or piece...and of course I would post my win with a link to your blog if I won! Congrats on 3 years...and nearly 500 posts...wow!
Congratulations to you!!! :o)))
Oh and that box I remember... I love it.. so cute!!!
And gosh you have been tricky here..
Hmmmmm...
Ok...
Firstly.... Because you have a fantastic blog with a lot of inspiration and catchy!!! :o)
Second... I think its 11!!! 12 with pincushion..;o)
Third... I wouldnt miss it for the world if I won!!! :o))))
This was FUN!!!! :O))
Actually, I see 10, not including the pincushion!!!
I love your blog because of the beautiful projects you show (which are my type of quilts)! I see about 10 items, but it looks like there are some things underneath, so I'm guessing 13. And I would love to show it on my blog if I win. Thanks.
Ok - I don't have my glasses with me, but I think there are twelve items. I promise to show your gift should I win--- who wouldn't??? I read your blog -- every entry-- tho sometimes I don't comment. I read it because I love your fresh ideas... Lots of talent in those fingers. And honestly, you brighten my day even though I don't always tell you. Throw my name in the bucket please.
My, Oh My ! HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY, dear Darlene !... AND many, many, many more !
OKAY, let's play :
1)
Three reasons why I visit your blog:
- because I love you ;>)
- because you always amaze me with your lovely projects,
- because you inspire me each time I visit you !
2)
Hmmmm.... I would say there are approx. 15 things in that cuuuuute lunchbox
3)
OF COURSE, dear, I truly promise I'll show your wonderful gift on my blog, in case I'd be the lucky, lucky winner! (cross my fingers, and toes)...
Now, here are THREE BIG friendly kisses on your cheeks, and THREE BIG (((HUGS))) !
XOXSOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
NADINE
I love seeing what your up to!
I enjoy seeing your finished projects
and 3rd reason...just enjoy reading your blog and have for a long time.
hmmm how many things in the box
WEll first I have to say i LOVE that box and need a sewing take along box this would be perfect!
I am going with 13
and of course I will show it on my blog if I am the lucky winner!
Kathie
I find your blog inspiring, and I need all the inspiration I can get! I say there are 12 items in the box, 3x4, the 3 for this year and the 4 for the next. Congrats!
Darlene, I visit your blog because I love the way you write and the projects you post about. I get all excited when I see you have made a new post. I think there are 12 items in the box, 13 counting the pin cushion. Of course, I will post a picture on my blog if I win. I would have anyway, even without you asking. (grin) Have a great day and happy 3rd blog anniversary. Winona
I see 10 items in your lunch box...not including the pin cushion on the lid.
I've been visiting for a long time because you always have something interesting to show or to say. I don't always comment, but I do drop by to check on you.
Yes, I would most definitely show a picture of your lunchbox on my blog!
I stop by to see you bz I love the type of quilts you make. I also like your use of colors along wiht the patterns. I also learn new things from you such as what a "flimsy" is, LOL! I'd never heard them called that before. Okay for step two, maybe I'm seeing things but I see 14 things! I wrote them down to list them but I see no-one else listed them so I'll keep it private but will send it to you if you would like it! Last but not least, of course I'll post a picture on my blog if I win!! Have a great day...this was fun!!
Darlene, I come to your blog because 1. I love seeing what you are working on - it sometimes gives me that extra little push to work on my own projects. 2. You are so inventive and creative and I get inspired to improve my own projects. 3. I grew up in Arizona and feel a bit of kinship with you just because of that.
I believe I see 12 items in the bottom of the sewing box and then add the pincushion - that makes 13. I would be delighted to show the box on my own blog if I were to be privileged enough to win it.
Happy Blogaversary to you!
Happy blogiversary!
I see 12 items in the box plus the pin cushion on the lid...that was a fun game, thanks!
And just another one of the many reasons why I like to stop by to visit your blog...it's fun! I enjoy your sense of humour and feel inspired by your work! I love your taste in fabric and quilts!
Any of us would be honoured to win this milestone prize and if it was me, I'd try to think of a creative and humourous way to post the win on my blog!
I stop by because I love to see what you have been making and I love the inspiration that I get from your blog. I can only see 10 items but I bet you have more. I will post about this on my blog if I win. Happy 3rd Anniversary!
So the big question why I read your blog? Simply I found friendship from a gal who I've never met but have come to really like a heck of a lot. Everytime I checked in on your blog I would find another "whipped up" quilt that just sort of magically appeared from "Ms. Speedy's" fingers. I secretly wait to find out that your sewing machine has turbo. If not, I haven't asked you just yet, but I want whatever your taking. Perhaps one day when I check your blog some of those secrets will be set free for the rest of us. (side note - rest assured if I win it will be known!)
I'm going to say your very generous and am thinking lucky number 13 but then I didn't count the pin cushion or tin.
I stop by, and have for years now...'cause I share your passion for quilts and love to see your projects in progress. I thank you for your generosity of heart. Congratulations!
Well I just love seeing the beautifull projects you work on. I am guessing there are 13 items in there and off course when I will win it wouldn't be more than normal to show it.
Wow, 500 posts. Congrats on 3 years.
Well I don't even remember how I found your blog but when I did I stuck with it because I love reading it and the projects you do and now we are friends because of it and our tea swap together.
I see 11 things in the lunchbox that includes the pincushion.
You bet I will show it on my blog if I win.
I come to your blog "in friendship". You are my fellow AZ blogging friend. I love to see your many lovely quilts. Too, I remember long ago asking you about snowmen and your wonderful generous response.
I see about fourteen items........plus the lovely pincusion.
Congratulations on your successful blogging adventure!
Hi Darlene
I stop by your blog just to see you and how you are doing - although I always enjoy your latest projects. I have been blogging about the same amount of time that you have and you were one of the first blogs I visited. As the years pass we get connected to each other is a small way - and share some of those joys and sorrows that life brings us.
I think I see 10 items in the box - but my old eyes ain't what they used to be!!
I will promise to post a picture -- so pick me!! LOL
Happy Blogversary to you!!
Pam
I enjoy your blog very much - I come by to see the quilts you are working on. Your box is a very fun idea for a blog giveaway - I would certainly post about it on my blog :0) I think I see 12 items plus the pincushion makes 13.
I come over here from Quilter Blogs. If a headline or picture captures my interest I click over to read more...that is why I'm here today. I like the list of bloggers you have on your sidebar too; sometimes I click over to read what's going on in some of the places you enjoy reading. I glean so much info and inspiration from all of you. Keeping with the 3, I'll say 13 items in that box!
From the day you called me at the shop...closing day, one very emotional day...to wish me well, I knew that you were one special gal! I come back because you are that special person! I come for inspiration and see what you're up to...I think there are 11 things in that wonderful box and yes mam! I'll post that picture! Congratulations!!! 3 years...WOW!
Congratulations on reaching 3 years. I visit firstly because I consider you a friend and secondly you do the most amazing work, always with such a great varitety of styles and methods. You know I'd show it on my blog. I think I can see 12 or maybe it's 13 items.
Congratulations on turning three! I stop by because it is like having a little chat with a fellow-quilter friend. We have a shared interest that gives us an instant bond. I see at least 10 quilting goodies in your lunchbox, and no telling how much might be underneath! And I'd be honored to post on my blog.
Hi Darlene! Thimbles got me started reading your blog and I come back time and time again for inspiration and lovely writing!
I think I see 12 items in the wonderful tin!
I would most definitely post the tin on my blog if I won!
Congratulations on 3 years - you're a trooper and a wonderful person!
Cheers!
I stop by to visit because you are always doing something to inspire us. You are a very creative lady. Congratulations on you third year of blogging. I have enjoyed all of your posts. I think that I see thirteen items in your lunchbox. I would love to show all of your giveaway items on my blog to tease everyone. he he
Darlene, I stopped by when you blogged about "in friendship" and I've been coming by ever since. Then I found out you live in the area of AZ where I am moving and you're a super quilter too. I count 9 items in that cute box. And yes I will enjoy blogging about it when I win.
I hope the next three years of blogging are as fun as the last three. I have been a follower for a long time and enjoy your style of writing and quilting. I think there are thirteen items in the cute, cute tin and would take a special photo to show on my blog if I won.
Congratulations on 3 years of blogging. I think there are 13 items in the tin. I've been visiting for a long time, I love how you write, your sense of humour comes out. I love seeing what you work on and you inspire me. Thanks for the sharing!
I really like your projects and you have given me some great ideas. I think I see 13 different things in the lunchbox. What a cute idea! I'm just a reader and I appreciate you including me in the giveaway. Thanks so much.
Mary
Happy blogiversary! In addition to the pincushion, I think I see 11 items in your box. I like to read your blog, and stop by regularly. Thanks for such a great giveaway.
I have been reading your blog for a few months now. I love to see what for projects you are working on and just enjoy reading your blog. I believe there are 12 items in the tin plus the pincushion on top for a total of 13. I don't have a blog but if I did I would definitely put a picture up of the box:) Thanks for a great giveaway.
Darlene...I love to read your blog because you are always doing amazing projects, you inspire me, and it's great to connect with others with like interests! In that box I can clearly see 9 items--a closer look I see possible parts of 3 others. If I won, of course, I would post it on my blog. I would be really pumped! Have a wonderful week!
Happy anniversary! I love this little box. It is so cute! Of course I would post a photo if I were lucky enough to win. I think there are 12 items in the box including the pin cushion.
I have you as one of the blogs I read and I love coming here to see what you are up to and it's always a happy place to visit!
I come to visit "You" and to see what wonderful things you made. I think there are 12 things in the box. I would be very happy to show it off when it comes to live with me. :)
Happy Anniversary Darlene!
I have you on my side bar as one of the blogs I read, you blog is funny with lots of good pics. I think there is about 15 items, and i will post a pic if i win. I love the tin and the cute tiny tin too!!!
Yes, I would love, love, love to post a picture...because that would mean I've won! And, my guess is the same as many others I've read above: I think there are 12 items with the pin cushion being #13...simply because you said it was all about the number 3! And the reason I visit is sto get inspiration from all your wonderful quilts!
I came to your blog from Pam Kitty Morning. I see 10 items in the lunchbox (not counting the cushion in the lid). I love ready blogs to see everyones creativity which gives me insentive to keep move and make more.
Happy Blogiversary. I love your blog and have had you on my Bloglines for a couple of years. I love all of your projects and they inspire me. That little tin box is so cute. Great idea with the tin. It looks very useful. I think I see 9 items in the tin and it looks like there are some underneath so I will say 12. Sounds like a good guess to me. Of course I would post a pic if I win, but I won't hold my breath. I am seldom that lucky.
Happy Blogaversary! I stop by for inspiration (and well, I have to check on Thimbles LOL), I think there are 15 items in the adorable lunchbox, and I promise I'll blog if I win! ;-)
I added you to my Google Reader list because I find your blog interesting, fun to look at (nice quilt pics!), and you have quilt content (always a plus for me)! I believe there are 10 items in the box.
I read your blogside daily because you have so fantastic ideas, lots of projects and I like your projects. In the lunchbox I see 10 items without pincushion. And of course I will post a photo of the lunchbox.
Congrats on 3 years blogging.
Gabriele
from Germany
3 Reasons :-)
I just so love all those wonderful stars and your other quilts.
I think that you have 14 items in your lunchbox. I would be more than happy to show a photo if I win on my blog.
Congratulations on your 3 year Blog-a-versary
Hi, Darlene, I love your wabbits and seeing your projects. Looks like ten objects in your Party Tin, which I would be delighted to feature on my blog :-).
woohoo I'm so happy to be home in time for posting on this fantastic giveaway. Your the first person fpr me to comment on since getting off that cramped plane.
My reasons for visiting your blog are
1. your wonderful friendship, I feel we've become close friends over the last couple of years. I cherish that very much.
2. the trouble you get me into....LOL when I see your latest project I want to make one just like it.
3. the fun we've had swapping blocks. I'm building a treasure chest of good memory quilts that will be with me forever.
My guess is you have 14 lovely items tucked in that cute box, it would be 15 if you include the pincushion.
Yes I would love to show a picture on my blog for sure.
Thanks for all the fun times and kind words. And especially for thinking of my while I've been away.
Congrats on 3 wonderful years and many more to come.
I visit your blog because first and foremost, I consider you to be a bosom buddy and dear friend followed closely by the need to be inspired by all the eye candy that you so readily tempt us with.
Looks like there are 10 items in your lunch box and I'll most definitely post a photo if I'm lucky enough to win.
What fun!
I love to see what you are doing and get inspiration. I can see 9 items but I am sure there are more.
Congratulations!!!
Happy blogiversary!!! It's funny because we started our blogs practically at the same time. My blogiversary is Friday. I stop by because I love to look at all the neat quilts you are working on. They are beautiful!! And my guess is 15.
Maybe 10 maybe 11 mmm I've never been here before but I like what I've seen . 3 years ! Congratulations !
First of all, congratulations!!! I visit your blog because you inspire me and motivate me, and I need lots of both of those! I think there are 14 things in the adorable sewing lunchbox. And I would be thrilled to show off this little gem and all of its contents if I won!! Thanks so much! :0)
You always have like the hugest nicest prizes! I feel guilty playing since I won last year! But that isn't going to stop me. I visit your blog because first of all you do good work. Your style, fabrics and technique are excellent. Second because you are so nice! You are just such a good person and I feel we are friends. The third reason is ideas!! I love to get inspiration and ideas from blogs and you totally provide that. Hmm how many in the box? I'll say 22 thinking some are covering others.
I love reading your blog for inspiration. The pictures always motivate me! I see about 12 items and figure there are some underneath so I will say total is 21!
I love reading your blog for inspiration. The pictures always motivate me! I see about 12 items and figure there are some underneath so I will say total is 21!
Congratulations on your 3 years of blogging. I'm way behind you and I'll never catch up but I bet you and I would agree, it's so much fun.
Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! That is quite an accomplishment. I love reading blogs for information, stimulation and inspiration. I see 9 items, but who knows. I'd love to post a photo of this give-away on my blog if I win. Take care! I do enjoy reaing your posts.
Congrats!! You are on my bloglines so I visit often. I see ten items in the tin. And if I won..not only would I post about it, I'll brag a little too!! tehe
I visit your blog to see projects you're working on and your friendly comments. Think there are 10 items in the lunchbox. Sorry I have no blog.
Happy Anniversary!
I stop by because your projects are always wonderful and inspiring. It looks like 10 items in the lunchbox, but I think it may be 11.
Happy 3 year blogaversary Darlene. I visit your blog because I like to read about what you are up to in the sewing room and because you've become a good friend to me. What a great idea to put together a little lunch box of sewing goodies. I count 9 items.
I found you from another blog and started snooping so this is my first visit. I hope that counts because what a surprise to find a give-away. I think I see eleven things in the lunchbox and yes, if I win, I promise to give you full credit and do a post on my blog.
What beautiful stars you are making! I will be back.
I subscribe to your blog through google reader, and have enjoyed my visits... I think there is 12 items including the pin cushion... and yes I will feature it on my blog...
Keep up the good work!
Congrats Darlene - I stop by to visit you because I'm always inspired by whatever your showing and you always have a friendly little post, it's like chatting with a friend :). I'm thinking I'm counting 12 things in the lunchbox, but something tells me there's more, lol. Of course I will share the goodies on my blog if I win :).
Hugs - karen
I'm going to guess 13 things, since it is all about 3s. I hope you didn't want to count the individual pins and needles! I love all the inspirational things you show so I come back. I have a blog and will be happy to post a photo.
Hi Darlene,
I stopped by to visit you because I participated in the Siggy Swap and have joined Connie's group and saw your message about the daisy. I have a little flower between the state and the year. Could that be a lucky block?
Congratulations on your blogging anniversary. I just celebrated my one year anniversary and it was so much fun and I love blogging!!!
So I would love to have a chance to win your prize (also if you go over to my blog you can still sign up for my giveaway).
My eyes see ten things but they might have missed something - LOL!
And if I win, then you bet I will show this tin and it's treasures on my blog!!
I think there are 12 items in that box. I have enjoyed visiting your blog for the past 3 yrs. as I just love to see what you do. We all provide inspiration and it is interesting to see trends start and move along blog by blog. Congrats on 3 yrs.!
I come to your blog because it's pretty, interesting and well written and organized. Simple but there it is.
I can "see" 11 items but it looks like there is something underneath the items showing.
Ofcourse I would share a picture :)
Well I think I see 12 plus the one more..the pin cushion! :) I stop by often but have never commented. I am a new quilter, but have loved sewing for over 30 years! I love all the beautiful quilts and projects you show on your blog. (Especially love the "summer quilt" you posted about some time ago that you hadn't finished the binding..so very summery! Sorry I don't have a blog but I'll tell my friends to stop by and visit! Thanks for the neat game.
Chris our10kids@cox.net
Hi, what a great idea to show something so clever....I think I see 11 items in the lunchbox.
your work is so pretty..
I've just strated blogging, but it sure has beeen fun to "talk" with other quilters.
Please add my name to the drawing...
I've had your blog in my bloglines subscriptions for as long as I can remember. I love the inspiration you give, the bunnies and your enthusiasm for creating with fabric and thread. I see 14 items in the box. Of course I would show it on my blog if I won.
Hi! I'm staring to patchwork and everything I know about patchwork and quilting I learned from books and, mostly, from blogs like yours, so that's the reason I visit you. I love to see your inspitring work and progresses on quilts!
About the lovely lunchbox, I know there are a lot more items, but I can identify clearly about 10.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I love your blog because it gives me inspiration to get busy with my quilting projects. I'm guessing that this is a trick question. I think there are 169 items in the tin. (Based on reading the labels)
I promise to post a photo of it on my blog is I win. Please let it be a "trick" question. I don't see anyone else that has anywhere near this number.
I visit your blog because 1.)you have the most wonderful ideas, 2.) your posts are very entertaining, 3.) I love all the quilts you make, and 4.) you're my very good friend! Congrats on 3 years blogging! Thank goodness for blogging, or I would never have met you!
H'moosies from meesies to yoosies!!!
p.s. I spy with my old tired eye 10 things. Sweet giveaway!
I follow your blog. But today I stopped by because my neighbor Chris asked me if I had seen your giveaway. I hadn't been a hectic week around my house. I follow your blog because I love your projects, the great pictures of them, what you write about them, etc.
I count around 13 things counting the pincushion and lunchbox tin. But it looks like there could be more. I noted Gingher Thread Clips...Boy o Boy do I love Gingher products and actually don't own a pair of them...can't believe I don't but I don't.
And If I win I'll post picture of it on my blog...in fact I'll post one new telling people to stop by and sigh up before it's too late.
I think there are 13 items...what a cute idea to put things in the lunchbox.
Why I visit...great & fun ideas for inspiration...pretty quilts & great fun!!!
Thanks for the chance to win.
I love your projects, ideas, and inspiration yuo give! I think its about 12 items total. My blog is bethshomestuff.blogspot.com
I am not a blogger, but love yours. Congratulations for posting for 3 years! This a darling lunchpail and would love to use it and call it my own. I took your challange literally and counted every pin, needle and case I could see and came up with 180 and added 3, since this is about "3s"...Just a guess?! Linda
I just love visiting your blog to see what you are up to! You always have some you beaut project on the go...
I think there are eleventy six items in that box... um how about 17 ???
I promise cross my heart hope to die stick a needle in my eye to post a pic if I am the 'chosen' one...
I may not leave comments every time I visit, but do so very regularly. I enjoy the projects and find something that sparks my interest or too at least get me moving again on my projects. I am going to say there are 12 items in the sewing kit. And yes I would be happy to display the sewing kit on my blog if I were to win it.
Hello,
I have you in my google reader so I can be sure to visit every time you post. I love to see your quilts and find your blog so inspiring.
I see 11 items in the tin and, yes, I will blog it if I win!! :)
Thanks for the opportunity.
Cindy Keery
creativecards@shaw.ca
I came by because AverettLadyNana told me too....I wish I could say I have been here before, I am going to check out to see what I have been missing. You have alot of comments. I will definitely post if I win...and I counted only 10 items.....I know some said 12..also, it is only nine o'clock here, if you comments tells you it is Saturday, it is only Friday....hope I am not too late. Have an awesome day.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I was wrong, I have been here before...I remember the stars below.....oh yes.....now you are going in my favorites, if you are not already there.
Wow.. I totally missed this post. whaaa! I blame it on my new Ipod.. because I KNOW it marked a lot of your posts as "read" in my Google reader, and I didn't really read them. Oh well.. there were so many that entered my chances would have ben slim.
But I do want to tell you why I visit your blog. It's because you always have the cutest things to show.. things you're working on or that you received in swaps.. and I really like just about the exact same styles as you do. :-) Plus you are one of the sweetest bloggers out there.
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