WIP Wednesday - Happy Blogiversary to me (and a Giveaway!)

Three years ago today, I started a little WIP. Guess what? You're reading it! I've come a long way from that first post. I've learned about custom headers, sidebars, HTML code, link-ups... I do love learning! I've loved (and continue to love) sharing my projects through photos and writing.

I never dreamed how much joy this little blog would bring me. I can't imagine working on a project and not blogging about it. I write posts in my head as I sew. Who would have thought that would happen? Here's what I'm blogging about in my head this week... don't worry. I'll share more in a future post!

I've made connections with some truly kind and generous people all over the globe. Some weeks, I talk more to them than I do to my "real" friends. Here are just a few...maybe you'll pop over and say hello! Tell them a thankful bloggy friend sent you!

Carla @ Granny Maud's Girl
Kitty @ Night Quilter
Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts
Lynn @ Buttons Quilts
Yvonne @ Quilting JetGirl 


And then there's the kind words. Oh, so many kind words! When I'm having a rough day (and those do happen), there's often a wonderful comment waiting in my e-mail to cheer me up. The supportiveness of the blogosphere can be astounding!

In celebration and in appreciation, I'm offering up a little giveaway.

A zipper pouch and goodies... there might even be a few more in there by the time it heads off to it's new home. It's made from the trimmed of bits of my Technicolor Galaxy Piano Keys blocks. I couldn't bear to throw them away!

To win, leave me a comment telling me what your first quilt project was. Here's mine... a queen-sized Double Irish Chain. It's quilted every two inches horizontally and vertically. Yikes! Please remember that if you are a no-reply blogger, I have no way of contacting you (unless you leave an e-mail in your comment). If you don't get a reply to from me, you're likely a no-reply blogger. Check out the link near the comment form for how to remedy that situation (if you wish!)

 

Followers of my blog get a second crack at the goodies - just leave a comment telling me how you follow A Quarter Inch from the Edge. The giveaway is open until Sunday, July 12th at 11:59pm (Atlantic Time). The winner will be chosen by Mr. Random Number Generator. He's so helpful.

I know it's a stretch, but I'm linking up today with Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts!

Thanks for being a part of my little WIP!

J

ALYOF - July Goal!

Way back in October 2013, I was Queen Bee for (the now long since finished) ModQImprov Canada group. I requested Improv Herringbone blocks made with Amy @ 13 Spools' tutorial. It was definitely one of those "seemed like a good idea at the time" choices. The block turned out to be challenging for less experienced quilters and more than a little fiddly. But in time, I did receive these treasures...

And then they languished in one of my cubbies. Shameful.

So my goal for ALYOF this month is to do something with them. It's pretty open-ended since I truly don't know what they're going to turn into. If all goes well and the creek don't rise, I might end the month with a finished quilt. Who knows!

I'm linking up with the Goal Setting Party for A Lovely Year of Finishes. It's not too late to jump on this bandwagon. I've found the monthly goals really motivating. There's something about making a goal public (and the lure of prizes!) to really get one going!

J