~ Save the Bees BOM #5 ~ 2 GIVEAWAYS! ~

***Giveaway Closed***
This month it's all about finishing your Save the Bee's BOM.  After watching so many creative quilters come up with some amazing block ideas, I can't wait to see how everyone will finish their quilts.   Watching these inspiring quilters post their creations in the Facebook group Sew Quilty Friends is one of my favorite things to at the end of my day. That's what I love about Jacquelynne's yearly BOM, she encourages everyone to be creative. Follow her pattern exactly or by all means dress it up however you like, there's no rules!   Every month a block is published with several different options, a pieced or applique quilt block, an embroidery block or a plain block using our favorite fabric.  You're really getting several quilts with one BOM.   Don't forget to visit Jacquelynne's blog today to see her creative ideas for finishing up the BOM.

This year instead of making a large quilt my blocks each month were turned into mini quilts that will added to the mini quilt wall in my studio or new office.  With each block I tried to think outside the box by adding unique little touches to make them my own.  Block 1 I stuck exactly to the pattern as written but I did tons of fussy cutting to give the block a whimsy feel.

Block 2 was also made exactly as written.  Normally when I do applique I like for my thread to blend into a project.  With this block I decide go a little thread crazy and use a thread that was a few shades darker.  This makes the applique really pop out off the quilt. 

Block 3....Well.......I just jumped off the rails and did my own thing when I stumble across a cute panel print quite by accident.  The colors blended well with the previous blocks and it looks like I spent hours paper piecing hexies.  

Block 4......Since I jumped way off track last month, why not just get a little crazy, go wild and have fun designing my Baby Buzzy.   Baby Buzzy is FREE for you to use in your quilt.  You can find the templates and a description on how I made my Baby Buzzy mini quilt by clicking here.  Or you can download the templates in my Craftsy shop.

During this BOM I also designed a cute little pin cushion.  The pattern is FREE in my Craftsy shop.  You can read more about the pin cushion here.

For more chances to win, visit each of the blog listed below!  Each blog has there own set of rules for entering so read them carefully!

The Crafty Quilter

Podunk Pretties  - you are here

The Quilting Nook

The Sewing Loft

Flamingo Toes

Kathy's Quilts

Freemotion by the River

A Quilting Life

This month there's two giveaways.  One for U.S residents and one for International residents.  Both giveaways are being sponsored by Sarah J. Maxwell and Studio 37.  The U.S. winner will receive  a Fat quarter bundle of Pretty Little Posies and International winner will receive a bundle of printed patterns.

1.  One prize per person per month- you can't win on my blog and on another blog in the same month.

2.  You must enter by the end of the day December 9th.

3.  Winner will be chosen at Random, and must reply to the email within 24 hrs or a new winner will be chosen....NO EXCEPTIONS

4.  To enter on this blog you must do one or all of the following.  The more you complete the more chances you have to win.  Each is counted as one entry.

      - Like my Facebook page....click here = 1 giveaway entry

      - Follow my Facebook page = 1 giveaway entry

      - leave a comment below. + 1 giveaway entry....you don't need to go to Facebook to be entered.  In the same comment let me know if you did either or both of the previous entries on Facebook. Make sure I have a way to contact you by email, If you're unsure just leave your email in the comments.  After the giveaway has ended and the winner has been contacted I will erase all comments on this giveaway blog post.

 

I'd like to thank all you for visiting my blog over the last few months. I've enjoyed each comment and watching your creative minds make some amazing blocks.  I hope the end of this BOM does not mean this is the end of our time together.  Hopefully this was the start of many new friendships for years to come.  You're Welcome in Podunk anytime!  I'm looking forward to our visits and sharing our love of quilting together.  

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