Sunday, October 11, 2009

MBS & Fall Giveaway

It's been a very long time coming but my newest project is finally popping out of the oven! You can find it here at Moda's Bake Shop. . .

Plates For Your Table
T u t o r i a l b y K i m W a l u s


I'm also announcing my. . .

FALL
G i v e a w a y


I will be giving away ONE 13" Dresden Plate Charger (the napkin & napkin ring will not be included). Here are a few other ideas for how you could use the Plate Charger, add as a table accent under your Thanksgiving Centerpiece or place it under a lamp on your side table. You could also place it under some of your favorite collectibles on an entry table or bookshelf.


Now for the RULES:

This giveaway format continues to work well for me so I'm going to use it again. Here's my explanation. . . Look at the list of requirements below and decide how many requirements you want to do, then add up the points after you've done them, and then email me the information below to enter this Giveaway.

If you follow the format below I will also give you ONE extra point. It will definitely make it easier for me to track all of your entries. Thank YOU!!!

Copy & Paste this information in your email to enter this giveaway.
Then send your email to me at kimberlywalus (at) gmail (dot) com

My Name is:
My Email is:
My Blog Address is:
I completed the following requirements:
______________________________.
I have ____________points.


Point Requirements:
  • 1 point for leaving a comment on this post.
  • 5 points if you want to add me to the blog list on your sidebar.
  • 5 point for creating a post on your blog and linking to my giveaway.
  • 5 points for leaving a comment on my Plates For Your Table Post at Moda Bake Shop.
  • 5 points for being or becoming a follower on my blog.
The giveaway will END on Sunday, October 18th at Midnight.
I will then pick a WINNER on Monday, October 19th.

A Note from ME:
I appreciate everyone that's entered my giveaways in the past and for wanting to enter this giveaway too. I really enjoy doing these kinds of things for all of you and I spend a lot of my time doing it. I personally make each of the projects that I give away and really wish that I could make something for everyone but that's why I do these kinds of tutorials, so I can share my talents with each of YOU, my dear blogging friends!!!

Good Luck Everyone!!!

Update 10/11 @ 9:11am-Remember to use the printer friendly button at the bottom of the MBS post. When you click on the button it will download a pdf file to your computer for you to print the the tutorial. I know, it's 15 pages, sorry! I know it's a long one because of all the pictures but it would use even more paper if you tried to print it any other way. Thanks!

Update 10/11 @11:53am: I was checking the ruler links on MBS to make sure they were working for you and I have some good news for those interested in buying the ruler! The 18 degree Fan Ruler is on SALE right now for 30% off at Connecting Threads. Yeah!!!

Another Update 10/11 @12:00 Noon: The Triangle Square Up Ruler by Quilt in a Day is on SALE right now, too!! What a great time to pick up two really great rulers.


The Giveaway is CLOSED
as of 10/18
Thanks for Visiting!

94 comments:

Shari said...

This is so pretty Kim! It sounds like we bloggers are being a bit demanding... I so appreciate what you share with us! You fit a lot more in than I do - it's a lot of hard work! Now off to MBS!
Hugs - Shari

PS that pumpkin pie sounds good - I will let you know if I make it...

greetingarts said...

Unbelievable. Thank you so much for the tutorial, and the chance to win a Bitty Bits and Pieces original is just an added bonus. Seriously, you are so generous, I appreciate it more than I can say. You're wonderful, thanks again.

Quilthaze said...

This is the best yet - it's beautiful! Thank you Kim.

Sandy Shirley said...

What a beautiful piece! Thank you for the opportunity to win something so lovely!

Pat said...

This is SO pretty. I will be working to fulfill the giveaway guidelines this week and will let you know when I've completed them! Moda is lucky to have talent such as yours at their disposal (and so are we)!!!

Ariane said...

These are so nice. Thanks for sharing the pattern. These would make perfect Christmas gifts. Love it!!!!

dream quilt create said...

What beautiful ideas for Thanksgiving or really any celebration. I especially love the charger and table runner. I wouldn't want any food to get on those time consuming creations though. :)

Terry said...

Wonderful giveaway! Thanks so much! :0)

Betsy said...

Kim 16 points for me. I cannot believe how beautiful this is. YOu just added another project to my plate. YOu have no idea how I have looked for thanksgiving mats for my daughter and now I can make her a set. I've got to dash, I will be busyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy today.
God bless your talent.

Lynn Osborne said...

How very pretty!!! I know just where I'll put it if I win. Thanks for the chance!

Cindy said...

Kim, you are such a very special talent and blessing.

Your dresden directions are very easy to follow and the photos you share are clear and show what you are explaining.

I have made creations from your tutorials in the past and this will be no exception.

Many thanks to you for the time, effort and creativity that you so willingly share.

Sewing hugs and blessings.

Jackie's Stitches said...

Very, very pretty! I'm off to Moda Bakeshop to investigate!

Nedra said...

You continue to come up with such great ideas! Love the Dresden Charger place mat. I can see it used for so many things.

Anonymous said...

I've already full-filled most of your requirements just need to run back to my blog and post it for all to see and mess up my chances of winning! LOL
I have to tell you..this is one of the BEST Moda tutorials I've seen. Very impressed!!!

Unknown said...

What a great tutorial. I can't decide what to try 1st. Thanks for the giveaway...

Blogless me said...

I am just coming back from the Moda Bake Shop post and I love the tutorials for all pieces.Thanks for the giveaway and I hope to win!

Aimee said...

Oh, I just fell in love with this!!! I will just be over the moon if I win.

Kim Brackett said...

OMG! How adorable! That's the coolest thing I've seen in a long time!

Anonymous said...

Oh, what a beautiful giveaway! I hope I'm lucky :)

Material Mary said...

What a great tutorial and project. You amaze me with your talent!
Mary

Colleen Lunt said...

I actually saw this on Moda before I came here. You are very talented

Misty said...

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this tutorial--the projects are just beautiful! I really appreciate the detailed photos and instructions for the dresden plates, somehow, I have never quite understood their construction until seeing your explanation. I can't wait to give them a try!

Mary said...

You do excellent tutorials! This is a very tempting project, from one who needs another one like a hole in the head.
The Pumpkim spice cake looks too yummy.

Suzanne said...

Just got back from reading through the tutorials. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us how to make these beautiful projects. Just beautiful. I've got my email ready! Thanks again!
Suzanne
justanotherhangup.blogspot.com

erica e said...

this is such an ingenius idea! i love it!

Pokey said...

I love your table runner and plate chargers! The Dresden plate has always been a favorite of mine, and the prints you chose are great. Thank you for this opportunity. pokey

Millie said...

Thanks Kim...this is a great Dresden plate pattern and the tutorial makes it so easy for all of us to make these table mats.

Carin said...

Thanks Kim it is beautiful! I love the tutorial. I can always use help lol!

RootsAndWingsCo said...

Oh my GOSH!! I LOVE THIS TUTORIAL SO MUCH! Yes I'm screaming. The plate charger alone is to die for! I love your tutorials because I know you have written in a way that I can understand.

Thank you so much for your generosity in making this complete table setting tutorial! I love it!!

Anjeanette

Fee said...

What a beautiful place mat! Thank you for the opportunity to win something so lovely! The Dresden Plate is a pattern of which I always was afraid to sew it.

Greetings from Germany, Sabine

Anonymous said...

You are so creative and talented :) Thanks for sharing instructions for these beautiful pieces and *thanks* for the giveaway!
blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

Cyndy said...

Kim, this is beautiful and thank you so much for the tutorial that you made, I know it's a lot of work to make these up. I use to have a table mat like this thirty some years ago that was made out of polyester fabric, I know gross, but my best friend had made it for me and I loved it back than. Thanks for the giveaway.

SewCalGal said...

Kim,
What a great charger design. Love what you created.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Sherri said...

Your designs are wonderful...thinking you should be at market...marketing some of them! Anyway...wondering if you know of an on-line source to buy that ruler...I've never seen it before...

Rita said...

This is a wonderful project!

Grethe said...

Oh, what a beautiful giveaway! Thanks so much! I hope I'm lucky :)

Doina said...

Great giveaway! I like the things you have made and show on your blog!

Edige said...

It's so great giveaway! Please count me in too! I will send you an e-mail...
Thank you so much,
Edit from Hungary

Tudy said...

I love your giveaway. Sign me up.

Barb said...

That is just tooo cute!!

Svanhild said...

Lovely project. Thanks for the tips on the rulers on sale, always good to know.

Funky Finds said...

such a beautiful piece! the winner will be a very lucky recipient! i hope you will also visit my blog, Funky Finds! Jessica

Miriam said...

Wow!! What a wonderful giveaway. You have given us such detailed instructions and great photos on the tutorial. I would be proud to own something you have made! Your work is gorgeous! Thank you for all the extra tips on the rulers.

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Thanks for another great tutorial!

Dawn said...

You are so extreamly talented! Thank you for sharing with us.

ladmquilter said...

What a great giveaway so beautiful and great instructions. Thank you so much.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh Kim, I am so happy for you!! As I said at Moda, we are going to make napkins for my daughter's Wedding in July, I cannot wait to show her yours! Thanks for sharing your talent!

tooznie said...

This is a stunning pattern, I had already seen it on MBS and was very impressive (and bookmarked it for later!) Thank-you so much for sharing!

Anne said...

So pretty!!! Thanks for sharing AND the possibility of winning!

Rae Ann said...

I love how it all turned out! It is beautiful and inspiring. Great work Kim!!! :)

ParkerMama said...

Okay, I'm going to have to stop coming over to your blog.

All the drooling I do while I'm here is going to short out my laptop.

Ahem.

Janice said...

OMG what a fabulous giveaway. I absolutely love it!!

Jocelyn said...

Kim, this is such a beautiful plate charger. I love the fabrics and your creativity is incredible. Thanks for such a great giveaway (and tutorial).

Wacky Woman said...

What a great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a nice prize.

Kim G said...

This is just beautiful, I am just beginning to quilt and I love this. I love that line of fabrics. I will be coming to your blog now all the time. Thanks!!

MrsHwang said...

I've never tried dresden before, but now looking forward to it! Thanks for sharing.

Thimbleanna said...

Oh Kim! As always, you've done it again! I LOVE this project!!! GREAT Job!

Trisha said...

Kim, I can not get over how gorgeous this charger is! Beautiful fabric and what a great idea. You are so creative!

SG said...

It's gorgeous! Your dresden pieces are always so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing!

Sarah said...

This is so beautiful--my project list just got longer--I hope I can make one in time for Thanksgiving. I love you idea of using it under my serving pieces.

Anonymous said...

This is a beautiful project and thanks for sharing. Thanks for the tips about the rulers that are on sale too!

Lanette said...

Thanks for sharing this wonderful tutorial/pattern - it is just beautiful!! Thanks also for the opportunity in your drawing - so very thoughtful of you!


Cheers!

Jodi Nelson said...

Such a FABULOUS !!!! project! Great job!

Shari Knudsen said...

Hey Kim,
Love your cute table setting. It is so fancy. I have enjoyed looking at your site and all your cute things. Such a talented lady

Janet said...

I think your plate is lovely! I've been wanting that ruler for awhile - I'll have to head over Connecting Threads.

Heidi said...

What a wonderful project! I would love to win the giveaway but am going to make some of these regardless. I am off now to read the instructions now so I can start gathering fabrics to start. Like I needed a new project to begin...lol. See how dangerous blogging is! Waving hello to you from Holland...

Hugs ~
Heidi

sweetbabies00 said...

Beautiful work! The chargers are really interesting too.

Jill Swank said...

Oh pick me, pick me!!!! LOL Thank you so much for this beautiful giveaway. Homemade decor really makes the holidays warm. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

I just have to tell you how excited I am to make this. I have collected most of my supplies and can't wait for it to arrive so I can start on this project. I am having a hard time finding the felted wool. Any suggestions on where to find it?

Katie B said...

Thanks for the giveaway! This looks like a fun project, and a great way to showcase Simple Abundance!

free indeed said...

What a great idea! Now, I"ve been searching for chargers, but the hard kind...this is a really good idea and so much cheaper than anything I can find online...for something so nice....would love to win one and then make more!

Gayle said...

LOVE your dresden plate projects! That's the best way I know how to make that block - easy peasy! Thanks for the heads up on the template sales!

Unknown said...

I love this project! How fun, and I would love to win.

Kelly O. said...

this makes simple abundance so fabulous to me!!

bo said...

this is absolutely stunning..i love it...love your blog
Bonita

Nanette Merrill said...

Oh Kim you've outdone yourself again. I am always amazed and proud of my friend.

In Awe of Applique said...

Kim~
What an awesome idea for the plate charger AND the table runner, can't wait to make one...or 4! They will make awesome presents!

Tiff said...

The charger is just stunning! I can't wait until my sewing room is done and I can start working on one! Thank you so much for sharing this.

Susan In Texas said...

Hi Kim,

What a great charger; would I ever like to win that! I'm going for all the points I can, so here's my comment. BTW I made my first Dresden Plate block for a sampler quilt my bee made for a silent auction. It was in all pastels and ended up being the focal point of the quilt. There's just *something* about that pattern!

Thanks for doing this giveaway,
Susan
http://susanintexas.blogspot.com
gentle_poster@charter.net

splashylady said...

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http://www.geocities.com/splashylanding/index.html

arlette said...

Please count me in!!!!!!!

Gigi's Thimble said...

I'm so glad to finally see your baked goods! All of them turned out beautiful! I love this dresden plate and would LOVE to have it in my home. Thanks for the tutorials too. I know I'll use them soon!

Amber (from Just Sew in Highland :)

Pat said...

Oh, gosh...not going to have time to fulfill all the rules for the maximum # of points....somehow time got away from me. But I'll send you an email to let you know what I was able to do.

Unknown said...

See what happens when you go away, you almost miss wonderful giveaways like your. I just love the charger and am heading over to MBS right now. I will then send you my e-mail. Thanks so much Kimberly for another great giveaway. You rock!

Nancy @ Live love laugh said...

What a generous offer-all that beautiful hard work! What a detailed and wonderful tutorial! Please enter me in your beautiful giveaway!
~Nancy

KatyK said...

thanks for sharing - beautiful project

Jill said...

What a cute project! I can picture it done in so many different colors, for all seasons! Thanks!

quiltmom anna said...

Hi Kim,
very nice Dresden Plate pattern- it is really lovely- Dresden plate was the very first pattern that I ever made.
Thanks for creating such a nice tutorial. You are going to make someone very happy when they win your giveaway.
Regards from a Western Canadian quilter,
Anna

miss~nance said...

Kim

I absolutely LOVE this project. AHve been meaning to blog about it all week b4 I knew you had a giveaway, as I have always wanted to try the Dreseden plate.

Have done all tha tyou have asked and sent you an email.

Blessings

Gail
My Name is: Gail Comber
My Email is: gacom@optusnet.com.au
My Blog Address is: http://missnance.blogspot.com/
I completed the following requirements:
1 point for leaving a comment on this post. DONE
5 points if you want to add me to the blog list on your sidebar. ALREADY ON MY BLOG LIST
5 point for creating a post on your blog and linking to my giveaway. DONE
5 points for leaving a comment on my Plates For Your Table Post at Moda Bake Shop. DONE may have left 2 messages as I thought I left one as soon as I read the tutorial but could not find it today so left a second one.
5 points for being or becoming a follower on my blog. ALREADY A FOLLOWER

I have __11 or 21 points if I get point for the 2 things I have already done b4 today___points.


Thanks for your generous giveaway Kim. And I really LOVE this project. Will be buying a stack & Wack template this week so I can make the charger at least.

Blessings

Gail Comber
http://missnance.blogspot.com/

Roslyn said...

I just completed a vintage 30'sDP top from DP's I bought on eBay & now I know what to do with the extra blocks! I will check out the tut.

Day before Michelle said...

Oh my..I love this! I'm going to have to make these in Christmas fabrics for our Annual Christmas Eve dinner here at my house this year!

AnnieO said...

The fabrics are gorgeous and the "charger" such a wonderful design. How generous of you to have a tutorial AND a giveaway. You shall be receiving my email and I will add you to my sidebar blog list. It's always fun to visit busy and creative people!

Mandy said...

wow! This is such a cool giveaway! I'd so love to use that on my dresser in my bedroom to make it look pretty and tidy!

Kate said...

I saw this on the Moda Bakeshop site and have already added it to my Christmas gift list for all my kids. (4 so I better get busy). They all are married with nice sets of dishes. I'm debating doing all plates but may end up with some table runners or accent pieces depending on how time consuming these are. I've had the desden template for years waiting for just the RIGHT project to come along!! LOL Thanks for the GREAT work! I love it; I can't tell you how excited I am to get started. :)