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‘Dream to Achieve’ Gift Pack 3 Winner

June 20, 2015 by Nanny 4 Comments

It is time to find the ‘Dream to Achieve’ Gift Pack 3 Winner so let’s take a look at what we have:

From a1craftandquilting we have another of those cute little snips

and from Alan’s Pen Making we have one of these great seam rippers

So let’s see who the lucky winner is – be right back!

Result

Rae Watt

Congratulations Rae – the pack will be in the post on Monday – enjoy!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors – don’t forget to visit them and give them some support!

Untill next time

Nanny xx

‘Dream to Achieve’ Joining The Strips

June 8, 2015 by Nanny Leave a Comment

Hi!

Now you have your sashing sewn to your strips and they are all nicely pressed so let’s move on to ‘Dream to Achieve’ Joining The Strips

JOINING THE STRIPS

1. Take strip 1 and Strip 2 and with right sides together and the sashing on top, sew the seam.

2. Continue this (sashing on top) to join all of the strips. Note that there is no sashing at the top or bottom.

3. Press seams.

You will appreciate that the careful measuring, cutting, sewing and pressing will now mean that you will have a nice, squared top and not a leaning tower of Pizza!

MAKING OUR FEATURE STRIP

Now take your 2 pieces for the long feature strip. We have trimmed the selvedges from these but we did not trim them to any length.

1. Put two of the short ends right side together and stitch, matching the pattern as best you can. On mine the stripes are going across on this one and this made the joining easy. Looking at all of your different fabrics, this will be more of a challenge for some. If you need help please contact me and I will talk you through it. Press the seam.

2. Measure through the length of the quilt. Record measurement.

3. Measure through the length of the long strip and trim to match the recorded measurement through the quilt.

4. Join two sashing strips at the short ends, measure and trim to the same length too. Repeat.

5. Using the same process as before for joining the sashing, (sashing on top) add sashing to both sides of the long strip. Press.

Well done!

Take a photo showing that you have completed this section and add it to the FB page or Flickr page to be eligible for the next gift pack draw!

Until next time

Nanny xx

‘Dream to Achieve’ Gift Pack 2 Winner

June 3, 2015 by Nanny 4 Comments

Hi!

It’s time to decide on the ‘Dream to Achieve’ Gift Pack 2 Winner – will it be you?

The gift pack today consists of:

From Norma at A1quilting and crafting, is that Purple Thang! Don’t you just love that name!! This is one of those Oh so handy thangs that every sewist needs – push, poke, turn, stuff – so many uses and you can even thread it onto a ribbon and wear it around your neck so it is always at hand.

and from Alan’s Pen Making a wonderful seam ripper, awl combination in a gorgeous multi coloured casing/handle.

So let’s see what Random Selector finds for us tonight!

and the winner is…….

Result

Victoria Rogers

Congratulations Victoria!! Please send me your details and I will have this in the post to you!

Thank you to our sponsors – please remember to pop over to their pages and give them a LIKE.

Until next time

Nanny xx

‘Dream to Achieve’ Gift Pack Winner

May 28, 2015 by Nanny 4 Comments

Hi!

It’s time to find our first ‘Dream to Achieve’ Gift Pack winner:

Firstly, from Norma at A1CraftandQuilting we have this:

When I first saw this I thought Oh a little clip but on closer inspection look what I found!

The cutest little pair of snips! I don’t know about you, but I can see lots of places for these!

Then from Alan’s pen Making we have this:

Let’s have a closer look!

When you pull the ends out you have two different size blades that when put back in the handle, make a fantastic seam ripper. I know, because I have one!! Pack it away in its own little cover.

So I am off to check the photo files on the Facebook page and Flickr page. I’ll pop everyone’s name into Random Selector and I will be right back!

and the winner is:

Result

Anne Elias

Congratulations Anne! Please contact me with your details so I can get this posted to you!

Don’t forget, to be in the running to be a ‘Dream to Achieve’ Gift Pack winner, you need to pop a photo either on the Facebook page or Flickr page. (and I just KNOW you will support Alan and Norma)

Until next time

Nanny xx

Dream to Achieve – Meet our sponsors

May 27, 2015 by Nanny 6 Comments

'Dream to Achieve' I'm Quilting Along With Nanny — ‘Dream to Achieve’ I’m Quilting Along With Nanny

Hi!

Today I would like to take a minute to introduce you to a couple of Aussie businesses that also Dream to Achieve – meet our sponsors, both crafters following their dreams. who have kindly donated some ‘goodies’ for us to enjoy as we make our quilts. Welcome to Alan and Norma!

I should add that I am not receiving any monies from either of these businesses – I have in fact been a customer to both – it is you, who will receive the goodies!

Firstly, we have Alan’s Pen Making!

Now don’t let the name fool you – yes, Alan does make pens but I purchased some Seam Rippers from Alan’s Pen Making and LOVED them! You can read about it here.

Alan takes great pride in his workmanship and along with his wife, Lana, provides a fast, fuss-free service. When I contacted Alan and Lana to ask if they would like to be involved, they didn’t hesitate – Thank you!!!

So, just click here and check out the range of lovelies and PLEASE tell them that you are visiting from the Quilt Along and give them a LIKE!!!

Secondly we have A1Craftandquilting which is run by Norma. I first met Norma at a Motorhome rally and was intrigued watching her use an Accuquilt Cutter. Now you know that I have chronic back/neck pain and so I drooled every time I saw a cutter in action until at last I took the plunge and purchased my own GO Cutter from Norma. What a wealth of knowledge this woman is and her customer service is second to none! Once again, dont let the name throw you – Norma has a whole range of things designed to make our cutting, sewing, crafting and quilting experience better and if you have any of those UFO’s flying around , Norma also does quilting!

Once again, Norma responded to my request with a “YES” and has sent a parcel of interesting goodies for us to share!

So, click here and go visit Norma and tell her you are visiting from the Quilt Along and give her a LIKE! Then make a cuppa and take a look at Norma’s web page to see the range of goodies that she can provide.

What does all of this mean to us?

It means that you will have the opportunity to become the new owner of these items by simply participating in the ‘Dream to Achieve’ Quilt Along!! All you have to do is, after you have completed each step/tutorial, take a photo and share it!! You can share it on the Facebook page or the Flickr page and each time, I will choose someone at random to receive a gift! Easy isn’t it!!! (Of course I would expect that you have visited Alan and Norma and given them a like!!!)

I have never done this before either, so I guess we are learning together in more ways than one. So please don’t get frustrated – if a link doesn’t work or even if you are not sure of how to do this – just send me a message. I want this to be a fun thing for everyone and I want EVERYONE to be involved!

I will do a random selection tomorrow for the first gift package – make sure you have your photos up – all I need to see is a photo of your fabric choices!

Until next time

Nanny xx

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