Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Take a Memo - Another Fabric Giveaway

Memo: It's time for another fun Andover fabric giveaway - just in time for the holidays. Starting today, leave a comment on my blog and you'll have a chance to win some fabric. One of you will be the Grand Prize Winner and receive a fat quarter bundle of Andover's new Essex fabric (designed by Jo Morton) that I used to make this cute fabric-covered memo board (also called a French memo board). Even better, 5 of you will win a charm pack of this fabric.


 
All you have to do to win is follow the instructions below and then leave me a comment to enter. There will be 6 winners in all. Please make sure you leave your name and a way I can contact you if you win.
 
 

Okay - read this carefully. In your comment, tell me the top item on your Holiday Gift List.  What would you like Santa to bring you this Christmas? Leave your name in the comment and a way for me to reach you if you are one of the winners.

Comments will close on Thursday night, December 20, and I will announce the winners on Friday. Again, make sure you leave your name and a way for me to contact you if you win.
 
Here's how make a memo board -

1.  First, buy a large foam poster board at an office supply store. 

2.  Decide on the size of your board and pick out your fabric. The Andover Essex fabric is home decorating quality and so is a little thicker than your usual quilting fabric and perfect for this kind of project. I wanted to make mine to hang in the kitchen but we have very little available wall space in our kitchen so I cut the board to about  18"  x  24" to fit in one spot.

 
3.  Cut your fabric an inch and a half larger than your poster board all around.

 
4.  Layer some batting with the fabric (cut it the same size as the board). I found some old polyester batting in the basement that I don't use for quilts anymore and doubled it to give the board a little padding. Place the fabric face down with the batting on top. Then place the board over both.

 
5.  Bring the edges of the fabric over and staple to the back side of board, all around, pulling the fabric taut and starting with the opposite sides.

 
6.  Once the board is covered you can add your ribbon. I used 11 feet of  3/8 inch green satin ribbon. Measure and cut 2 diagonal strips of ribbon, at least one inch larger on each side. Pin then to the fabric, crossing in the center. Staple to the back.


 7.  Mark the center of each side on the back of the board. Measure and cut 4 more strips and place on the diagonal from the center of the long side to the center of the short side, creating a diamond shape on top of the X shape and an overall lattice design. Staple these to the back, again keeping the ribbons taut.


8.  Add some pretty buttons where the ribbons intersect. I stapled the intersections first and then used my hot glue gun to glue the butttons in place.

9.  Hang your board with  3M command strips or hang it from a loop of ribbon stapled onto the back.


 
There are so many options with this fabric and different colors of coordinating ribbon. I thought at first of using red ribbon for a nice contrast. I think maybe I'll make a few more smaller ones to have in different rooms around the house. Perhaps one for my daughter's room. She said she'd like one in the red fabric with a cream satin ribbon. Yep, more gifts to make!


 
 
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Leave me a comment and then go make some cookies or finish your shopping and think about what you'd make if you won some of this yummy fabric. And please let Andover know how much you love and appreciate this whole fun holiday giveaway by telling them and "liking" them on Facebook. Good luck to all of you!
 

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Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Love the memo board! When my DD was younger, we made one to match her room. A fun project to do together. I am hoping for DD to make it home for Christmas~ that would be a wonderful gift for me. Thank you for the fun!

Sue said...

I am a Big Jo Morton fan & would love to win your give away ! I think I am going to make a memo board after seeing yours :-D

On my Christmas list this year is a Quilt ladder to display my quilts on !

traditional_quilter said...

I love your memo board, very cute! I love to get fabric and home made gifts for Christmas. (anything sewing related)Too hard to pick just one thing :)

sue bennett said...

New Fabrics is always on my list.

love the memo board. will have to make one for my granddaughter that will be here three weeks from today.

suebennett1975@gmail.com

quiltgrannie said...

Kathy, Love the new fabric. My DH and kids laughed when I told them I wanted a bag of crushed walnut shells from Pet Land for Christmas. I'm not hard to please. LOL

Lynette said...

What I would like Santa to bring me...... a new laptop so I can put my quilting CD's to good use, especially EQ!

Love the board.... may just add that to the project list!

ctryathrt@aol.com

Heartsdesire said...

Great memo board and I love the new Jo Morton fabric. I'm always looking for something to put my cards in and this certainly beats a cork board. I would love for Santa to bring me an Ipad. And perhaps some Jo Morton fabric. - Judith Hogan, jahogan@shaw.ca

Unknown said...

What a cute way to display your cards! I love Jo Morton fabrics so that makes it even better. My favorite gift for Christmas is a gift certificate to my LQS. Or maybe a fat quarter pack...at any rate it involves fabric!

Podunk Pretties said...

Love your memo board! I bookmarked several things for santa this year. Most were fat quarter bundles. It seems santa likes to give me practical things like space heaters, mixers and not fun things. Fabric! Fabric! Fabric! Hope santa got the hint. Thanks for the fun!

Phyllis said...

I really don't have a list, but my hubby always gives me a box of the wonderful pears from Harry and David, so I'm looking forward to getting them.

Love the memo board and the fabric. Thanks for the tutorial to make one. I have been eyeing them in the store but never like the fabric they use.
Merry Christmas!
Phyllis
gailxs@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

This is absolutely beautiful fabric. I LOVE any Jo Morton fabric and would really enjoy having it!

Vicky Roeger said...

I LOVE Jo Morton fabrics and would really enjoy having them!!!!

Kristy said...

Oh my goodness, the Jo Morton fabric is simply beyond gorgeous!! My mind is spinning with creative ideas for its use. But first let me slow down and tell you my number one wish for Christmas this year. I would love to find nontraditional gift cards. Let me explain...I want gift cards for a special time/event with each member of my family to be fulfilled in the next year. Merry Christmas to you! Kristy soardkgatfusedotnet

Anonymous said...

Love Jo Morton fabrics and the memo board made out of her new Essex line is wonderful!
This year, I would love to receive a gift certificate to a favorite quilt shop! That would be fabulous !
Elaine Petrik epetrik409@me. com

Jacqueline said...

Great tut ! thanks.

On the top of my wish list is a subscription to Simply Vintage magazine.

Thanks for a chance at the LOVELY giveaway. I really like Jo Morton's fabrics.

Kaaren said...

My biggest wish is for continued improvement with my health issues in order that I may continue to quilt and enjoy life to it's fullest.

Love that Jo Morton fabric. It so reminds me of the hand woven antique coverlets that I collect.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Anonymous said...

HI, THANKS FOR SHARING THE MEMO BOARD! MY WISH WOULD BE A NEW RED SWEATER! THANKS TO YOU+ANDOVER FOR A GREAT GIVEAWAY!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Kathy,
What a lovely fabric giveaway. I love your memo board- very useful. I should make one for my kitchen. First, however, I need to get my sewing machine in working order- then I will be back in business. SO, if Santa is listening, that would be first on my list. Perhaps if that is not possible, a delicious dark chocolate candy bar- the bigger the better, would be perfect.
Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season!
Peg F. in NJ
kneedeep09@gmail.com

Karen said...

I would love Santa to bring me a Long Arm Quilting Machine! It's never gonna happen, but hey, I can dream. I will be happy if he bring health and happiness to those I love and those in need. Thanks for the cute memo board pattern! And the chance to win! Always fun to enter!
Karen

Carol said...

I would like one section of an old white picket fence for Christmas. I will take a few of the pickets out, turn the fence on its side and hang it on a wall. I think that this will make a great place to hang quilts.

Love the fabric... will leave a message with Andover.
Carol
carolwilb@aol.com

kmcallister said...

I would love to win the fabric and all I want for Christmas is TIME to do the stuff on have on my "To Do" list. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Kay McAllister
kmcallister@bankersinsurance.net

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Top thing on my list this year is some Shiva Paintstiks and an easy angle ruler. Always quilty stuff! Thanks for the giveaway! Shasta highroadquilter at live.com

Mary said...

I really want a gift certificate to my favorite quilt store from Santa this year. This fabric is really beautiful. Jo outdid herself again. thank you for the chance to win and merry Christmas and happy new year to you.

Mary

Barbara Black said...

Santa should bring me a gift certificate to my local quilt shop which has a big sale New Year's Day!

Liz B. said...

I have already had my best present ever; last weekend my two sons made a long journey together to visit their grandparents, whom they had not seen in a long time. That made me, and my parents, so very happy. I love the memo board, a great idea! Liz B. in England.

Sunnybec said...

I was hoping for a new sewing machine but we have just had to have our car repaired so guess I will have tow wait a little bit longer. Linda

sunnybecwildfern(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I love Jo Morton Fabric. I would love to have a long arm for Christmas! lol.
I think the best gift to get would be a gift certificate to my favorite quilt shop," Quilters Oasis." I would also like to have a stand to share my quilts.

anndossa@yahoo.com

Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek] said...

A new house!! (We're living with the inlaws).

Mary said...

I love gift certificates to my favorite shops. That way, I don't have to think of just one thing but can wait and be inspired. I can also spread the joy out over the year that way. And of course I'd love to win the fabric!
Mary (marycarolyn at gmail dot com)

Anonymous said...

I love any and all Jo Morton fabrics. As for what I'd like to receive for Christmas, I'd really like an IPad, but my favorite gift has always been a gift certificate to a quilt shop.

Jan
janrich@centurytel.net

Ann in PA said...

I have been so busy shopping for family, making Secret Santa goodies & ornaments to give, that I haven't made out a list for myself. Essex by Andover is beautiful-that would make my top 10! Anything Quilting related would be wonderful!!! Love your memo board. Thank You!

Carole in Nebraska said...

What beautiful fabric! I have always loved Jo Morton's "look" and have done her Little Women's Club for quite a few years. I asked Santa for a light box and he came early!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

I want Santa to bring me family for Christmas (they start arriving tomorrow, yipee)! I sure wouldn't mind if he brought me a vintage chain stitching machine, either. Thanks for the chance. Cheryl.

Melody said...

Well, since this is the season for Christmas wishes, I would love for Santa to bring me the winning lottery numbers, then I could have my own quilt shop! This is just a wish. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Melody :)))
melody4750at yahoo dot com

Jill said...

How nice of Andover to give you such wonderful fabrics to give away. This year on "Jill's Christmas Wish List" is a Martha Washington sewing stand. I need something I can put right next to my chair to keep all of my tools, gadgets, thread, etc...
Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks for the chance to win some lovely fabrics.

Robin said...

The fabric is great but then I'm a big fan of Jo Morton's creations. The memo board looks great, thanks for the instructions. The top thing I would wish for this year is more actual quilting time (and to see my grandchildren more).

Tina said...

Great memo board! I would like to win. I wish som fabrics for Christmas .

Merry Christmas

Tina, Denmark
Noedvig@gmail.com

Julierose said...

My biggest wish is for a new portable sewing machine, lightweight that sews a good straight stitch!
I love that Andover fabric line--have just begun collecting. Thanks for the chance to win...hugs, Julierose (thomjulie@yahoo.com)

Doreen B said...

I love the giveaway fabric. Thanks for the chance to win.
No lists here, as we're going to Mexico for a March vacation.

Kathleen C said...

Ahhh, beautiful fabrics in my favorite colors, perfect for decorating (maybe pillows?). What I'd like for Christmas from Santa: a few new fabrics to perk up the winter (and a no-snow holiday week for those who travel to relatives). Thanks very much.
Kathleen C
villagquilterATgmailDOTcom.

Margs Primitive Quilts said...

I just LoVe the memo board you made. Thanks for the tutorial showing me how to make one :)
I LoVe Jo Morton Fabric and I know a fabulous quilt shop close by that carries a great many of her fabrics, so a Gift Certificate from there is top on my list.
What is tops on your list?
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for a chance to win more gorgeous fabric. "You can Never have too much"

marianne said...

Hi Kathleen,your memoboard is great as well the new fabric from Jo Morton.
Cross my fingers for this great give-away.
And my wish for Christmaspresent is fabric,fabric and more fabric AND a great bag filled with time.

Anonymous said...

I would like to have a Featherweight Machine.

Barbara Daniel Cissne
barbaracissne@yahoo.com

Laurel said...

Cute board and gorgeous fabric. Would love to have some.

laurelgj(at)aol(dot)com

Sharyn Mallow Woerz said...

OOoooooOOO gorgeous fabric!

Unknown said...

Thank you for the memo board pattern. I would like more time sewing, so maybe a maid would be helpful so I don't have to waste time cleaning!

Sherryl said...

What a wonderful giveaway - thank you. On the top of my wishlist is a CD of old standards sung by Fred Astaire (called Steppin Out: Astaire Sings). Okay he doesn't have the most amazing voice, but when I hear him sing it always makes me smile. It's perfect singin' while I'm sewin' music!
- sunshdws at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Wow, great fabric and I really like that memo board, it gives me an idea for my Christmas cards. I would love to get a new sewing machine but if only santa was real lol. Thank you and andover for the giveaway.
smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

Kim said...

Love the board! What I really would like Santa to bring me is a new cutting mat. Thanks for a chance to win these pretty fabrics.

Janet said...

Always at the top of my Christmas list are quilt history books full of pictures of antique quilts - my favorite inspiration :0) I love Jo Morton fabric and this looks like a beautiful line - thanks for the chance!!

Anonymous said...

I love this collection in red! On my list this year is a new Ott Light because my old one finally wore out.
ritanicholsec@yahoo.com

Donna said...

Love the memo board! Thanks for the instructions. The top of my Christmas list would be a new computer from Santa!

Unknown said...

Love ANY Jo Morton fabric - this collection reminds me of my grandmother's house! I got a new sewing machine this year when they were on sale, so I guess all I would like this year is my family gathered for the holiday, and time in the New Year to sew and make all the things already in progress and in my head, awaiting a start. Good health is also on the top of my list!

Thank you for offering the fabric as a giveaway. It's gorgeous!

Judy in Oregon, mominami@msn.com

Jocelyn said...

The fabric is beautiful! My only wish this year is for my family to be together, and for some issues to be resolved. That would be the best Christmas gift ever. Thanks!

Vicki H said...

I would love to have an Oliso Iron.
Merry Christmas.

Donna Keating said...

Santa needs to bring and install great lighting in my sewing room.
Quiltingbeargal.blogspot.com

DebrafromMD said...

I would love the have a gift certificate to one of my favorite quilt stores.

Sue SA said...

I would love a fat quarter pack of the new range "Auto" to make some more childrens quilts for charity, as my novelty stash is getting low, thanks "Santa" :)

Kelley said...

I love your memo board, thanks for the tutorial! My top item on my list would be a dishwasher! (Ours broke months ago, and washing dishing by hand means less time to SEW!). Haha, very true!! I love this fabric! Fabric is also at the top of my list! And I love Andover! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Kelley H
keldal@hotmail.com

kelley said...

New Jo Morton fabric!!! love the colors...on the top of my Christmas wish list is getting mom home from skilled nursing ASAP...we've had a wicked bad year and she will be much better once home...Thanks and Merry Christmas...

Pat's place said...

HI Kathy, it is Pat N. from small quilt group, once again you have done a very pretty easy to follow instruction for us to follow. thank you for that. one of my Christmas wishes is a yard of my favorite fabric designer, Jo Morton to make up my dear jane with. happy holidays to all. Pat

Anita said...

On my Christmas list this year is...fabric. Or gift certificates for my favorite quilt shop(s). In my stocking I would love to get some good quality chocolate, always appropriate.
anitatinlinatgmaildotcom

Jenny Bear said...

Santa has already delivered my Christmas wish list - a Singer Featherweight 221 and a matching black Lekker "Antique" bicycle! I couldn't wish for more. The fabrics are gorgeous and I love the memo board.

Jenny

Karen said...

I love that memo board. Jo's fabrics are beautiful and perfect for such a nice project as that. Now, if hubby and I were to exchange gifts, my idea for me this year is a personalized license plate. I have been thinking about that for years, but have never wanted to just go out and order it on my own.
kasedlak42@comcast.net

Diane H said...
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Diane H said...

Great tutorial thank you, Kathleen. I have 'liked' Andover on FB and thanked them for the lovely giveaway. On top of my list is a new pair of Gingher stork embroidery scissors. My old pair has hit the wood floor and stuck in one too many times.
laura84watt(at)gmail.com

Carmen Sutton said...

The memo board is a great idea and the new Jo Morton fabric looks fabulose on it. I have to say I think this is my new favorite Jo Morton line I'm hoping that our local quilt shop is going to carry it. As for top Christmas gift on my want list the bathroom remodle to be done (tile man is coming in Jan, I crossing my finges).

marie said...

My top item on my list was a hooking frame (I got it early) so now what I want Santa to bring me is a stack of yummy wool. The fabric is wonderful for the mini quilts I like to make when I'm not hooking.

Lynn S said...

I wish for a gift certificate from my local quilt shop for I want them to have a good business year! Andover fabrics are wonderful!

Kristy said...

I commented earlier...but I forgot to tell you...I already liked Andover on Facebook. They have such fabulous fabric. I wanted to also tell you just yesterday I finished two small quilts from your book, THE CIVIL WAR SEWING CIRCLE....one for each daughter for Christmas. I am so excited to give them to them....so I wanted to thank you for publishing such great designs.I posted my wish for Christmas at 11:49AM Just had to tell you...Merry Christmas, Kristy soardkgatfusedotnet

Joyce Carter said...

Hi Kathleen.The memo board is very cute. It would be a great place to display pictures or cards. Thank you for the giveaway.
I would love for Santa to bring me some of the new speciality rulers.

Joyce Carter
ccarter13(at)windstream(dot)net

MizzouGirl said...

The gift at the top of my list are new clothes that I can wear to work. :)

Karana S.
kbsouthard@gmail.com

Sally said...

What beautiful fabric. Love the memo board! Merry Christmas to you and Andover!

dortha said...

My best gift would be for all my family to be here. What a great gift that would be.

Louise said...

The fabric line is stunning. Thank you for the memory board instructions. For Christmas I am always happy with the gifts my husband gives me, because he chose them. I have had my eye on a lovely quilt ladder for sale at my favorite quilt shop. Would be perfect for my collection of small civil war inspired quilts.

Judi said...

The item on the top of my list are those led lights for both my sewing machine and longarm
Judi
Jyak257@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I told Santa to get me a gift card at the quilt shop for me. Told him, hint, hint, wink, wink! Love Jo Morton fabrics, have bought and used many! The memo boards are very pretty, my eldest daughter made them one year for her younger sisters and they loved them in high school. ~ Jody R., jodyrandall@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love for Santa to bring me some thread for my long arm machine!

Katy Sweigart
sew4given AT aol DOT com

Sandy said...

Dear Santa: Please send your elfs to clean & organize my quilting studio. Also a gift certificate for my faborite quilt shop that carries Jo Morton Fabrics. Thank you Kathy for the wonderful ideas. Sandy J in cold Minnesota.

Louise said...

Thank you for the instructions to make a memo board - my mom would love this. For Christmas I would love my children home for dinner.
Merry Christmas
Louise C.
wyomola@bresnan.net

Betsy said...

Kathy. I would love some diamond earrings. I love your board

Twyla said...

I would like a nice light box or the wonderful sewing table to take to retreat for my sewing machine.

Grandma Sue said...

I'd love to win this to share with our quilting group. We are planning a "Quilts of Valor" quilt with everyone contributing red/white/blue fabric.

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

I want Santa to bring me some Homer Laughlin Currier and Eves china

Love the fabric--hoping my LQS has in stock

dolls5000a said...

tough question.maybe a subscription to a quilting magazine or thread
Debbie
d.rideough@gmail.com

Barbara said...

Love the fabric you chose for your memo board. I already have my Christmas gift...my daughter , who was living in California, moved back to our town on the east coast! Best gift ever!

Nancy said...

I love Jo Morton fabrics!

On the top of my list would probably be maintenance cards for my little featherweight. :)
Nancy
eddnancy@msn.com

Judy in Missouri said...

I love Jo Morton fabrics! The top of my wish list would be a sewing machine with a larger quilting space. My machines only have 6-7 inches and they are now making them with 10 inches. I am really wanting one to facilitate machine quilting. Contact me at pickinstitchin@yahoo.com
Thanks, Judy

Denise said...

Terrific memo board - card holder Kathy!
World Peace would be wonderful!

da632@mnsi.net

Shuttle, Hook and Needle said...

Beautiful fabrics! I really like the board too. I may have to put that one on my to do list.
I really don't want any "thing" for Christmas. Just need some time to relax, enjoy a good movie and eat a few cookies with my hubby!

Mary said...

a new Lumix (Panasonic) camera so I can take better pictures of my projects to post on my blog.

Vickie said...

Would love for Santa to bring me a Gammil for Christmas, but would be very happy with a gift card for any amount to my local quilt store.

Linda in IN said...

Love your Memo Board. The fabrics are lush. And your correct I should be wrapping gifts instead of checking blogs. Merry Christmas and I sure hope Santa brings me a surprise.

Linda in IN

Bonnie said...

Hum, I told Santa I wanted a new Mac laptop. We'll see if he got the message. If not ill be happy with whatever he gives me. These fabrics are scrumptious. I'm sure they could find a comfortable home at my house. You bulletin board is very nice.

Susan said...

Gorgeous fabric range, and perfect for the notice board project. I would love a sewing chair and footstool in beautiful fabric for Christmas, but I am more than happy to just be with my family. Cool weather on Christmas Day would be a bonus! Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Anonymous said...

Wow...a quilt ladder or a new/old treadle sewing machine would be ideal along with some beautiful fabric...Merry,
erry

Hardin County Keepsakes said...

I love the fabric.I would like Santa to leave me a gift certificate to my local fabric store.Thanks for all you do.Merry Christmas.judy j

Joyce said...

Fabric is always on my list and since I will be in Colorado visiting my daughter for Christmas, she has promised to take me to Mama said Sew shop.....I think there is fabric in my future!

sandi s said...

I love your memo board! I am a huge fan of Jo Morton fabrics. Thank you and Andover for this gift.

barbara woods said...

all my wants are fabric since i just got my new sewing and quilting machine, thanks for the giveaway

MarshaB said...

I love, love, love Jo Morton and would love to win the generous giveaway!

Top of my wish list would be mid arm sewing machine. But I'm dreaming! I'm hoping for a gift certificate for one of my favorite quilt shops.1

Joan said...

Lovely memo board! Fabric would be at the top of my list. Thank you for the generous giveaway. I'd love to win.

Liz said...

Hi Kathleen, I would love that blue Jo Morton fabric.
On my wish list to Santa is pair of Pinking Shears so I can make the flowers for your Flowerpot Applique Wall Quilt.

Anonymous said...

The yellow Oliso - I hope I spelled it right - iron - that you don't have to set upright...you just push it aside and it has little legs/feet that raise it up all by it's cute little self! Oh, please Santa - I've been as good as I can possibly be............and winning Jo Morton fabric would beat most anything under the tree...................Merry Christmas!

Cindy said...

I have 2 items at the top of my Christmas wish list! I wold love to have my mid-arm machine working! I have not been able to use it since I bought it 7 years ago! And I would like a brand new serger...saving pennies for that!
Love the memo board :)
Cindy

Anonymous said...

Hi Kathleen, your memo board is so great because you can just tuck things in and not have to search for a tack or pin! Love the fabrics! I am hoping Santa will bring me a gift certificate to my local quilt shop.
Thanks, Joan @btrx1@centurytel.net

sue said...

If it comes from Santa and it doesn't cost me anything...I would go for a longarm sewing machine. There are so many things I would like to have quilted and it would be so nice to do it myself.

Trish said...

I would !

Trish said...

I would love to win your fat quarter give away!!

JoAnne said...

Thank you for the chance at a lovely giveaway! The boards look great, and by the way, you can get a sheet of that foam posterboard at the dollar store for just a dollar. What do I want for Christmas? I was considering fabric, but as I read through the comments, I saw my unrealistic dream: a maid!!!

Rhonda D. said...

Great tutorial on the memo board.
Thanks for sharing with us. Tops
on my gift list is fabric! Thanks
for the chance to win!

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the giveaway. Top of my list was 6 yds of cheddar fabric for a project a couple cds but I really think I need someone to sort through my fabric and straighten it up! Love Jo Morton fabrics! Robin rnoel57@gmailcom

annie said...

I'd love a chance to win, that's beautiful fabric, I already am their fb fan, will sure check their page. I would love to get a new basket of pretty fat quarters, and a new work light for my sewing table!

Marca said...

I love the Jo Morton fabrics, perfect for my Baby Jane. I asked Santa for the Moda quilt kit with precut scallops, and a safe trip for my mom and kids who will be visiting.
Raylynn@homemail.com

Sheryl said...

Love Jo Morton fabrics. I have had the privilege to attend 2 of her retreats. A Christmas wish would be that I would be more grateful for the health I have and for the (non material) gifts that surround me.

Nyla said...

Lovely fabric and nice tutorial. I just want safe passage for my children and grandchildren as they come to be with us (and everyone else's too). Best wishes and Merry Christmas!

Quayceetatter said...

Thanks for the tutorial for the memo board. Love the new Jo Morton fabric and thanks for the giveaway!! As we age we think of practical things for Christmas like staying healthy for the coming year!!

Tina Marie said...

I love the memo board. I don't have any lists this year. Winning would be great, though. Merry Christmas!!!

Anita said...

The memo board is great. This year I am looking for a sewing/quilting table so that I can move my projects out of the dining room.

Anonymous said...

Santa has been asked for a few years for a Long Arm..I have given him a "plan B" which would be a nice gift card at my local quilt store so of course I can get a bunch of Fabric and notions to make small quilts!

Happy holidays Kathy!

Jane Modjeski harleyetta@aol.com or of course, text: Bears R Us :0)

Robin said...

Nice memo board - I think I need one! And from Santa - would love a new iron. :) And maybe some fabric.

Mary A said...

All I want for Christmas is (besides the winning Mega Millions lottery ticket) an iPad. Love the fabric, Mary A

Joyful Quilter said...

Love that blue!

My lot wish item? MORE TIME! To shop, to sew, to travel, to get the house clean...what else? My list seems endless. ;o)

Lois McCoy said...

love Andover fabric! that blue is gorgeous!
What do I want for Christmas? a sit down longarm with stitch regulator ......... haven't found one yet. boo hoo. Santa, can the elves make one pretty please?
Lois McCoy
lois h mccoy @ gmail. com

Vivian said...

I'd love for Santa to bring me the blueprints for a sewing room addition to our house. (Forty years of sewing on the dining room table are long enough.) Realistically, I'm hoping that Santa brings me a new pastry cutter. I'm tired of mixing piecrust or my cheddar garlic biscuits with two forks. No matter which Santa brings, I'll smile and be happy.
Those Jo Morton fabrics would help make up for not getting a new sewing room. Thanks for offering them.

Robin McGuire said...

I love the fabrics! My Christmas wish list is for more fabric and more time to quilt!

Happy Holidays!
Robin in Iowa

Victoria M. said...

Thank you for the memo board tutorial. What a great way to display a beautiful fabric as well as cards and notes.

This Christmas I have asked for a #57 patchwork foot with guide so I can more accurately piece all the 1/4 inch seams in the little quilts featured in your books. (Love them all).

Karen in Breezy Point said...

I'm hoping that Santa will bring me an iPhone so I can come out of the dark ages! Or one of those new light pads for tracing would be nice too. I love all things Jo Morton and the memo board is beautiful! I am already a follower of Andover fabrics--don't want to miss any new fabrics! Thanks so much for a chance to win.

Sue said...

I would love Santa to bring me a long arm quilting machine but I doubt that will happen. So, realistically, I would like a couple beads for my bracelet and a quilt kit. Thanks for the chance to win. Shuettl@new.rr.com

Sherill said...

I enjoy following your blog. Thank you for all you do.
My Christmas gift would be to have my son completely Cancer free! It has been a rough year for him.

Monique said...

I would love a little bit of snow on Christmas Day. Thank you for having this giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this for my mom.
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Dee W said...

My top wish: a Featherweight sewing machine. My friend is a total Jo Morton fan. Merry Christmas. winterwxatbutler-bremer.com

regan said...

We don't usually do gifts anymore (long story!), but I did already get the extra small cookie scoop I've been wanting, for making truffles for my cookies trays! Had to get it early to use it! Love that! LOL

And I'm loving that fabric, too! Gorgeous! Thanks for the chance!

Maureen said...

At the top of my list is an Iphone, but I doubt that will happen. I would love to have a bundle of this fabric, it is gorgeous! Guess that would be second on the list.

maureenflax@gmail.com

carla.meier said...

I made similar boards for my twin nieces when they were younger.

My Christmas wish - to know my sister and her children (2 1/2 year old twins Max & Elly) will be coming home from Tanzania next summer for a visit. I hate thinking we won't get to see them for 2 years.

Rachell said...

My #1 wish is a Supreme Slider. I'm quilting on my little but beloved domestic Bernina, and it sounds like the Slider could really help me.
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Then cute boy Rolie Polies or jelly rolls to make quilts for my baby soon to be born.

Anonymous said...

The memo board in blue is so you Kathy!! I just love it!! My Christmas wish from Santa is to send me a darling blonde daughter from N.Y. to Calif to give her mom a big kiss!!! Life along with improved eyesight couldn't get any better. Carolyn Barnett csbbobbin@yahoo.com

Ruth K said...

Being in Northern Ontario, I want a purple hat, the one I'm using now started to look a little bit "ratty".

Anonymous said...

My #1 wish for Christmas is to spend more time sewing! And it would be extra special to be sewing with new Jo Morton fabric! Thanks Kathy for the chance to win!
Tina in Pendleton, OR
witherjt@yahoo.com

LuAnn said...

Thanks so much for the memo board instructions! Great idea!
On my gift list this year is a cabinet for my sewing room with sturdy drawers to store all of my fat quarters. I love to make scrap quilts and have lots of fat quarters!
Thank you for offering this giveaway. Luann716@hotmail.com

May Britt said...

Thank you so much for the instructions. This year I hope Santa brings me a new camera so I can continue blogging. My old one has a defect that can't be repaired. Still working but gives bad pictures.

Demi said...

The Jo Morton fabric is beautiful. Love to win it!
My wish is for a Kindle Paperwhite this year. But, I'd also love a nice gift certificate for my LQS! Merry Christmas to you, Demi in NM
(demaree_h@yahoo.com)

Unknown said...

Mi primera petición tiene que ver con mi mayor entretenimiento, ¡coser! He pedido el patrón para hacer The civil war bride. Va ser difícil, creo que hay que buscarlo porAustralia y eso se les escapa a los mios. Pero yo lo intento.
Un beso.
Helena, lysimaco@yahoo.es

Anonymous said...

All I want for Christmas is for our house that we are remodeling to be finished so that I can have a sewing room again...everything is still packed while we wait in our temporary rental...no room or time for sewing. I think this is a great idea for the sewing area. Thanks for the chance to win great fabric. Sandi S. in San Angelo, Texas simonswin@suddenlink.net

jirons42 said...

I am easy to shop for - gift cards to my quilt shop or Amazon to buy some quilt books that I would never buy for myself because I know I already have way too many.

audrey said...

I would love some fat quarter bundles this year, something new, different and exciting--I'm not picky.:) Great fabric giveaway. Would enjoy playing with it!

Ineke Platvoet said...

Top on my list is TIME, but I quess this will not be under the tree - so I will have to settle for some new fabrics or the new book of J. Chiaverini in Dutch.
Love the memoboard - thanks for your instructions.
Have a great holiday.
Ineke Platvoet (iplatvoet at hotmail dot nl)

Anonymous said...

Love the new Jo Morton fabric. I would like a bank gift card so I can purchase more quilt fabric.....like I need more. LOL! Thanks for the chance.

Catherine
august1375.c@aol.com

Piera said...

I would like an happy Christmas day, without any problem, filled with real love.
Merry Christmas, Kathy!
Piera

Sharon E said...

I would like 2014 to be a better year for my daughter and her family. Her husband just got a job after 3 years. They have 5 kids. Catching up after being out of work is almost impossible. I hope next year is a bright one for her family. Thanks for such a great giveaway.

TheLakeshore said...

So classy. So clever. Such neat and beautiful work. I am now formally introduced to Andover fabrics. Jeanne in Michigan

Feathers in my Nest said...

Well, let's see. I guess my Favorite Christmas present would be one of Barbara Brackman's books...Also to have a Healthy 2014..

Marsha said...

I usually don't have a list of things I want but this year I'm asking for a Reliable iron! :-). Your tutorials are wonderful and Jo Morton fabric makes up a huge amount of my stash. Enjoy the holidays!

Unknown said...

I saw an antique sewing machine at a local shop and it works! I'd love for St. Nick to deliver that to me. I also love when I get new fabric! Merry Christmas All! Maria in NH
royceboysmom@yahoo.com

Susan said...

Love that memo board!
At the top of my wish list is a Kindle so I can watch my Craftsy classes while I sew, among other things. Thanks for the chance to win!

pens and needles said...

I love your memo board and think I'll just be a copycat and make one for my granddaughter. Thanks for the great idea!
My wish list is short -- I wish for the one thing I've come to love as my favorite gift: picture books of my grandchildren. I love the stack of them on my coffee table from the last five years and hope my daughters continue this meaningful tradition. It's so much fun to easily pick up the book and see how the little ones have changed (in such a short time!) I'd love some new sewing tools and fat quarters and etc in my stocking, in case Santa is paying attention! :)
Janet Taber
janettaber@gmail.com

slrquilts said...

I want a plug in automobile seat warmer to use in my husbands car in the winter. Now it's like sitting on a block of ice...LOL...love, love, love the new fabric...

susanj said...

Your memo board is terrific-thanks for the pattern.

I would like to get a light box for Christmas-it would make coping appliqué pieces much easier-not having to use the patio doors with patterns taped to them.

Merry Christmas-thanks for the chance to win.

sjonak1@cox.net

Colleen said...

Great memo board!
On top of my Holiday List is just to have a peaceful day. I know, sounds corny but we don't exchange gifts that way any longer (we buy what we need when we need it) so Christmas is just a day to enjoy together!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

Anonymous said...

I would love to win some Jo Morton fabric. Fabric is tops on my Christmas wish list. spnquilt2@gmail.com. Thanks for your blog with all your great ideas.

Unknown said...

Love the memo board! Have one with family pics. All I want for Christmas is for my family to come be on Christmas Eve so they can choose from all the quilted items I have made this past year.
Toni
crackquilter@frontiernet.net

Kathy H said...

Such a pretty memo board. Better than the cork one I have. ANd that fabric is gorgeous. I am hoping for a new iron for Christmas.

Audrey said...

Very nice directions for the memo board - I've admired them in the stores and I guess I never thought of making one! #1 on my Christmas list is Season 3 DVD of Downton Abbey. I LOVE that show!

Audrey
audreybretz@gmail.com

Blog Editor said...

I would love to have Santa bring me a gift certificate to one of the local quilt shops. Love the fat quarter bundle.
Maureen
maureeneh52@hotmail.com

Marilyn said...

Love the fabric and your blog. I would like Santa to bring me an iPad, but I'm really getting what I want-all of my kids will be home!

marinegar said...

Thank you Kathy,
I´d love a great great bunch of fresh flowers which I never have. Sniffff!!!!!
great blog and works

marinegar@gmail.com

Karen said...

Such gorgeous fabric; really love it! Thanks for the tutorial and giveaway.
At the top of my Christmas wish list is health. I'm having tests done Friday and praying for a good outcome.
Wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas!

Cathy said...

Beautiful fabric! Thanks for sharing your pattern. I would like a long arm machine. I send a lot of quilts out to be quilted and I think it would be cheaper to buy a machine and do them myself.

Paula said...

Love the fabrics.
The thing I want most, and that I hope for every year, is Happiness.
Merry Christmas.

Unknown said...

I wishing for a fairy to come in and clean up my sewing area. Then I will be ready to start fresh, hopefully with some new fabric.

Sally Hurst said...

The top item on my list was a watch, but I ended up buying one for myself (LOL). I guess I would like a gift certificate for a series of massages--that would be a real treat.
Your projects are always so inspirational. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Sally Hurst hurstjsj@gmail.com

Mardi said...

Magical holidays, people giving and showing grace when they receive. This is a special time of year with the silence of Winter gently dawning new life.
New fabric will always be magical to me. I would love to create with your offering.
Thank you and blessings,
Mardi
mardiniles53@gmail.com

LKDrum said...

The top thing on my Christmas list is an L-shaped, ladder style quilt rack to display my quilts. I gave the dimensions with a photo to "my Santa" and he is building one for me!! I'm a fan of Jo Morton fabrics so would love being a winner! Thanks and have a Merry Christmas -- Lana Drum LKDrum@aol.com

herky907 said...

The top item on my gift list is a tall multi-drawer cabinet for my sewing room. The memo board is really nice, need to put that on idea list for next year.
Mary- hawkbmjp@mchsi.com

Nancy said...

That fabric made a great poster board. I'm going to have to try that. On don't have anything on my list for Christmas. I just want a fun and very Merry Christmas with my family. Thanks, Nancy nplyman@yahoo.com

Terri said...

What beautiful fabric! Thank you so much for the memo board directions. I want one in my office!

KMSC said...

All I want for Christmas is for my daughter and son and their significant others to be home to celebrate with my husband and me! Thanks for the fantastic giveaway and Happy Holidays! Kristi
k.castanette@hotmail.com

sewingstuff said...

All I want is for my Hubby to regain the use of his left side. A stroke took this away. He has improved but sometimes is would be nice to use both hands.

This tutorial is just what I need, Thanks!
bearfootquilter@yahoo.com

Donna W said...

Love the memo board. My top Christmas item is for my husband and I to stay healthy. Thanks for the chance to win these lovely fabrics.

Julianne said...

Beautiful fabrics, thanks for the chance to win!

l brown said...

Thanks for the pattern. Always wanted to make one. Love the fabric for the GIve-A-Way. I would like to be able to see my brother for Xmas.He lives in British Columbia. Have a great Christmas. Liz Brown,LBROWn2978@yahoo.com

tante aimée said...

Merci beaucoup pour les free à disposition et ce dernier tuto qui est une très bonne idée de cadeau.
Bonne chance à toutes !!! les tissus sont MA GNI FI QUES !!!!
Big kisses et bon we !!!

dottie bishaw said...

I would love to win this beautiful fabric! My top gift from Santa would be to get a vintage pink atlas sewing machine!

Jans said...

Please Santa can you bring my youngest sister back, who died on 9 december suddenly.
Her daughter is so sad.

Janny
corenjannyschoneveld@gmail.com

Judy said...

Santa, please bring good travel weather so Sister Dear and Willie can be here with me for Christmas!

And, Andover, thank you for bringing us our wonderful Jo Morton fabrics!

Merry Christmas!

Judy, 122160boyle@gmail.com

Nita said...

I cannot think of a single thing that I need, though quilting books are always nice for Saturday motning browsing...

NRoot said...

Enjoy the idea of the memo board sounds like a good easy projects for my little girls. Yours looks great!
Beautiful fabric, thank you for the opportunity. I have signed up for the Jo Club 13 it could come in handy... Thanks, Nancy Root nroot@lycos.com

Gill said...

Great memo board!
I'm hoping for some Clover 'wonder clips'!!

Gayle said...

Great project - I think it would make a wonderful inspiration board too! Thanks for the info.

Cecilia said...

Thread is tops on my Christmas list. Thanks for the great tutorial. I need to make one of these for my sewing room.

Gail Anderson said...

Top on my list if a gift card to one of my favorite quilt shops and I would just love to win this fabric-give-away.

Gail Anderson, Zephyrhills, Florida

Janis said...

Top on my Santa list would be a table for my featherweight sewing machine.
I love the board that you made. What wonderful fabric to make it with!
Merry Christmas.
Janis hoffman3@scican.net

pandchintz said...

Santa has employed an elf to help this year - the elf (me!) has bought lots of goodies, put them in a box and told husband and father-in-law to pull out and wrap whichever they'd like to give me (and the rest will be there for my February birthday - same deal!). There's a book, a bag, a sewing basket, wireless headphones........!!

Sowing Stitches said...

On the top of my Christmas List, I would love to find my Grandmother's Featherwieght Sewing machine under my Christmas Tree. Beulah @ sowingstitches [at] gmail [dot] com

Susan M said...

Love those fabrics. I would like Santa to bring me the Dear Jane software! It would inspire me to start the quilt. Susan
Smacdonald@northwestel.net

pippirose said...

Lovely fabric! And thanks for the memo board tutorial. I've always wanted to make one, and you've inspired me! For Christmas, I'd love to get a Kobo reader.

Barb Whitehead said...

I love Jo Morton fabrics and love your message board. I can see one on the wall of my sewing room to keep quilt photos and ideas handy for inspiration.

On my gift list this year I asked for a package of 4 one hour massages. It really helps the ache in my shoulders after as long sewing session. And of course anything quilt related is appreciated. Barb Whitehead barb.whitehead@roadrunner.com

scottylover said...

The top thing on my Christmas list this year is a Scottish Terrier puppy. I have wanted one ever since my Scottie died 5 years ago. I know it won't happen, but I keep wishing! On the sewing front, a featherweight machine is top of the list!

Thanks for the wonderful give away!
Sandy A

Sharon said...

Cross my Hearth, this is the truth, my son wanted a list of things I wanted for Christmas, I had 2 of your books that I do not have as No. 1 & No. 2......... I am hoping he paid attn. to the stars I put in front of them. Sharon L.:)

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