Wednesday, June 15, 2011

GIVEAWAY TIME!


You heard it Peeps! I promised an amazeballs giveaway and here it is! 100 of the most beautiful vintage hexagonal patchwork pieces Iv'e ever seen. I have been holding on to these pieces for over 4 years after I found them pre-pieced and tucked away in an Oppy somewhere. I always thought I might one day get around to sewing them up but 'oneday's' can last a life time so instead of letting this treasure go to waste I'm offering it to one lucky follower who can help these little gems realise their wondrous, quilty potential. 

The pieces measure roughly 25cm long, at the widest point and about 15cm high. by my 'guesstermation' there should be enough material to make a single size quilt. All the hexagons are pieced together from vintage 40's, 50's and 60's cottons, with each print only repeated a few times.

So.........

If you think you would like to give this baby a go, Then leave a comment, hit the 'FOLLOW' button on le blog,  and cross your fingers! Entries are open to everybody, so If it ends up in Belgium or the Mid West of the USA then so be it. I'm going to keep this giveaway running for a month, so entries will close on Wednesday 13th of July.

GOODLUCK! 

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25 comments:

  1. LyndelJune 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    oh errrr!!! wonderful. I have never made a quilt, but would give it a go .. especially if there was so much work pre-done. Wonderful gesture on your behalf♥ wish me luck

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  2. KylieJune 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    if this beauty comes to my house I promise to love it and care for it and try my best to make it into the quilt it was always meant to be! Or at least a slightly wonky version of t.q.i.w.a.m.t.b!

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  3. KittyJune 15, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    What an amazing find! I'd love to have these in my stitchy mits.
    Hope all is going well with your market stall. Camberwell market is like heaven to me.
    Have a gorgeous week & stay warm.

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  4. JenMeisterJune 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Fingers crossed that these beauties will be heading to Australia :)

    Good luck with the new site. Nothing like a new name and a clean slate!

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  5. zigsmaJune 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I'd love to win this, but I'm pretty sure it would sit in my cupboard for four years too. Best pass. Can't wait to see what the winner does with it though. You still thinking of a bitch 'n stitch?
    Ha! The

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  6. zigsmaJune 15, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    oops! I was trying to say the word verification was 'scragna'!

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  7. karlyn JacksonJune 15, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Oh I would LOVE to win this, how special being made out of all those old fabrics.

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  8. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]June 15, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Amazing find. My patchworking has stopped at a cushion so far, but without all the tedious paper piecing to do I reckon I could manage a quilt (if I ever get off the damn laptop). Thanks for an amazing giveaway!

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  9. geraldineJune 15, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I'd love to have a go at making a quilt from your gorgeous patchwork pieces. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  10. Deb Robertson WritesJune 16, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Oh my goodness. I think I was your first or second follower I love to see your finds. I would love love love these squares, they are amazing.

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  11. AdrianaJune 16, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Wow! What a fantastic find!
    I'd love to have a go at finishing this quilt that someone else has taken so much care to start.
    I wonder what it's story is...?
    Who started it... Why did they never finish...?
    Fascinating!

    Love the look of your Blog - and am looking forward to seeing more!
    Cheers!

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  12. eightzerozerooneJune 16, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Squeee! Those squares are awesome.

    PS new blog looks good too! :)

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  13. NickJune 17, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Anything with vintage fabric in it gets my full attention. I would love to make a quilt out of these, because I am so busy looking at pretty blogs to make my own pieces! Fingers crossed

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  14. SwirlyartsJune 17, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Oh wow! How exciting. I have just cleared out lots of fabric from my craft room so I have just enough space for this beauty :) I am trying to follow you (you are in my blog reader already) but it's not working. I'll keep trying!

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  15. AllanaJune 19, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Wow - what an amazing giveaway Estelle - very generous! Thanks for the opportunity :)

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  16. MartyJune 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    What fun! Those are so gorgeously vintage! Thank you for this chance...

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  17. perempuanJune 21, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Oh wow. If I get these, ONE DAY I will do something with these beauties. What a wonderful giveaway, thanks.

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  18. naughty shorts!June 26, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Gah! lovely!!

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  19. JennyJune 28, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Would love to win and make into a vintage quilt for my little boys bed. Great giveaway!

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  20. MadisonJune 30, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Oh, I'll give them a go. Always wanted to make a quilt and being a lazy so and so having pre-prepared pieces is right up my street.

    Oh and I'm already a follower.

    Madison xxx

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  21. ShannonJune 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    me! me! me! pick me. I can make it, i can really!!!

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  22. MaleaJuly 3, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Wouldn't it be wonderful to know the story of this un-finished quilt? How kind of you to give it away, i'm sure whoever wins it will treasure it dearly (i surely would.....)

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  23. sascedarJuly 5, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    What an amazing find! I am so intrigued by items like this...something a little sad about unfinished business. I would love to write the ending to this story, have just got into quilting in a big, if unskilled, way! Thanks for the chance, loving your blog.

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  24. FlossJuly 7, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Incredible! I popped over here because another blogger has recommended your Mantlepiece Monday, and even before I've found THAT, I've found this lovely giveaway! I'm now a follower, would love to win these fantastic patchwork pieces, and will continue reading...

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  25. SianJuly 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    ooo beautiful. i love to quilt! have only just found your blog and am going to follow it RIGHT NOW!!!xxx

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