Pincushion Challenge & Giveaway

by Great Joy Studio | Jul 15, 2016 | Quilting & Fabric

A T   L A S T

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Announcing,

the

2016 HANDMAIDS®

Pincushion Challenge!

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G I V E A W A Y

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As usual there are few rules.

• Participants must use any of the 3 Handmaids® fabric groups to make a pincushion of any type, maker’s choice.

Choose from She Who Sews, Draw Near, or Angel Band collections in your stash or

they are available in quilt shops.

Ummm,

Oh yeah, I think that is the only rule.

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I was originally inspired to do a pin cushion challenge when I saw a vintage rocking chair pin cushion sewing caddy during the She Who Sews sewing room blog hop. I thought these were so charming that I purchased several off the internet just for this occasion. However, that was a few years ago. Once I posted them on our Joy Studio Vintage Etsy Shop in anticipation of making them available to this challenge, they quickly began to sell.

So, it is any pin cushion that you would like to make.

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I also fell in love with these vintage porcelain pin cushion tops and began the process all over again. Sold those also but tucked these away for myself and thought they were perfect for a Handmaids® project.

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Now, about the giveaway part.

The PRIZES we are offering for this challenge are:

• Fabric

• Framed Print

• Embroidery Package

• 2017 She Who Sews LANG Calendar

• 2017 She Who Sews LANG Day Planner

So, five prizes, five chances to win one of these items.

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5 Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and participant votes based on creativity, use of fabric and general appeal.

Announcing Winners September 15, 2016

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A few more details:

Eligibility:

• Anyone who sews (or non-sew project) and is among the first 50 to sign up.

• Anyone who can email us a photo of your finished project or projects.

• Anyone who will share this on your Facebook page (if you have) & your blog (if you have).

• Anyone who will like us on our Handmaids Facebook page OR follow this blog by email (in left sidebar).

Challenge Rules:

1. Sign up by July 31 with an email to janet@greatjoystudio.com and comment to this post.

2. Make a pincushion (s) of your choice using one (total) or more of the “She Who Sews,” “Draw Near” or “Angel Band” fabrics (collections from Quilting Treasures) – available in quilt shops & on line)

3. To be eligible/entered for the participant giveaway/drawing, you must email photo(s) of finished project(s) to tidings3@aol.com by September 7, 2016

4. Also (must) help us judge the entries with a vote in the last week (Sept.8 – 15) of the challenge.

• As always, I’m looking forward to seeing your projects!

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A little mid summer sneak peek at our

NEW HANDMAIDS®

collection from Quilting Treasures called,

“SHE SEWS SEA SHELLS”

just on the horizon, to your favorite quilt shop!

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Mid Year

by Great Joy Studio | Jul 3, 2016 | Quilting & Fabric

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Quilting B’s

by Great Joy Studio | May 19, 2016 | Quilting & Fabric

“Quilting B’s” is our brand new collection from Quilting Treasures. It is presenting this weekend May 20 – 22 at the International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, Utah to the trade. The star for this group is the letter B of course. So, bees, birds, butterflies, blossoms, babydoll dresses, babies in bathtubs and birthday cakes! And a bit of inspiration, from the Beatitudes.

Behind however, is the B word that comes to my mind. As in, 2016 is kicking our behinds and running behind has been the constant theme this year. It doesn’t happen often but I missed posting on the blog for April altogether. And we still have not been able to squeeze in the 2016 Handmaids Challenge yet either. Boo! Confident though, that we will be able to catch up.

I began thumbnail sketches for this group years ago but they never quite made it to the drawing table. At last, it came together combining some unusual vintage sewing images from my ephemera collection along with some odds and ends. I think it offers some interesting yardage in beautiful, fresh colors. I can’t wait to see what all of you create using it. My personal favorites are the vintage Babydoll Dresses! And the bunting panel.

So, if you happen to be a shop going to Utah, check it out in the

Quilting Treasures Booth #2531

or if a fabric shopper, begin asking for

“Quilting B’s”

at your favorite quilt shop. Available by November 2016

Hand Drawn Chevrons

Meanwhile, enjoy three of our classic Book Panels newly released & available now!

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Sewing Seeds II

by Great Joy Studio | Mar 15, 2016 | Quilting & Fabric

“Sewing Seeds II”

is

A V A I L A B L E

in

quilt shops now!

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Pin cushion prep for quilt market last Fall.

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Our October booth in Houston.

Sewing Seeds Scarecrow Dress Form

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All the way from Canada! Anne Dale of My Sewing Room, Inc. and me.

Sewing Seeds II contains similar heartfelt quotes as in the original collection only with veggies this time. My personal favorite coordinate, is this seed packet inspired, Tomato (pin cushion) Tag toss. Created on ecru (shown) and also black grounds.

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Hope you enjoy.

To view the entire group go to:

QUILTINGTREASURES.com

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