The Tea-Lightful quilt top is finished!   All the teacups added to the center block, all the borders attached. 

And all the handles are embroidered. 

Don’t look too closely at the handles :)  I should have used the temple provided in the pattern but I got lazy and sassy and figured I could do it freehand.   They did get better as I went but the first couple of handles look a little wonky.

Next step is quilting…. hmm… what to do?

If you like this pattern take advantage of the 10% off coupon good on all Thistledown & Co patterns.  Find the code in the previous post.  And leave a comment there so maybe you can win the three patterns Thistledown and QuiltersWarehouse are giving away!

Today starts a giveaway for three patterns by Thistledown & Co.  One person will win all three patterns.  And all this week there is a 10% discount on all patterns by Thistledown & Co.

THE PATTERNS:

BFF – Dresses & Do’s Swap-lique

Just as with paper dolls, these best friends can be dressed and redressed.  Swap clothes and hairdos over and over.  Any little girl would love to play with these and any grandma or mom would love to make these! 

Dolphin Delight is one block from the Florida Album quilt.  You can choose to simple bind this and make a small wallhanging.  Or make it into a pillow cover.  But you might just fall in love with it and make the rest of the blocks.  The pod of dolphins are splashing around.  The pattern includes instructions for both needle turn & fusible applique.  Beads to embellish the block are also included.

Chocolate Chips uses color and value do all the work to create this fun looking quilt.   I just love looking at this quilt. There are instructions for three sizes: lap, twin and queen.  

All three patterns will go to one winner.

THE RULES:

Leave a comment on this post before Friday midnight (central time).

U.S. residents only.

Winner will be selected by a random number generator.

THE DISCOUNT:

All this week you can get a 10% discount on all Thistledown & Co patterns.  Coupon code is QS002.  Valid today through the end of day Friday.

The second pattern giveaway is over, but we have one more group of patterns by Thistledown & Co to giveaway.  Check back later today for details…. and for a discount code good all week long on any patterns from Thistledown.

The random number generator selected Jocelyn’s comment.  Toy Box Treasures and Boo-Dazzled will soon be on their way to Jocelyn. 

Happy quilting Jocelyn!

Do you have a water cooler in your office? in your kitchen?   Don’t miss the opportunity to personalize it and add a decorative touch.  Thistledown & Co has four patterns for water bottle caps. 

Bubbles is swimming around with his friends, right at home with all the water.  This would look great with batiks or hand dyed fabrics.

Don’t forget the water bottle when you are decorating for the holidays.  Rejoyce! features the wise men as they follow the star to Bethlehem.

It’s a long way off, but when It’s Springtime you’ll be ready with this garden, complete with yo-yo flowers, embroidery and button embellishments.  Flowers galore!

For the summer holidays, you can add a patriotic touch to your water bottle with God Bless America.   Uncle Sam is flanked by two kittys waving flags.

 And for smaller water bottles…. It’s A Wrap

Do you take your water bottle in to meetings or sew-ins or anywhere else and then wonder which water bottle is yours?  These cute wraps will solve that problem and will brighten things up!  Pattern includes four designs plus a ready-to-trace alphabet so you can add your name or any words you choose.

So you can see, Linda’s patterns really are varied and these are an example of the fun practicality I mentioned earlier in the week. 

Don’t forget to leave a comment on our earlier post to have a chance to win two of Linda’s patterns.   Like us on Facebook so you don’t miss anything.  And stayed tuned…. more patterns to be given away next week and a discount on Thistledown patterns – come back to the blog for the discount code.

All the teacups are constructed.  Pretty quick and easy.  I have a little trouble with angle pieces when paper piecing but if I take my time I usually get it right.  The teacups look so pretty and delicate, don’t they?An extra little bit of fabric on each side of the bottom of the cups makes them look a bit rounded which I think makes the difference between a boxy looking cup and a delicate one.

The center block is finished too.  It’s a large piece of white fabric surrounded by a narrow strip of soft pink, then another strip of white.  It’s perfect to show off some quilting - I need to choose just the right quilting motif.  Any suggestions?

Next I get to play with the teacups, placing them around the center square until the most pleasing layout appears.   A little more sewing and I should be sandwiching and quilting later this weekend.

 UPDATE:   This is the Tea-lightful pattern by Thistledown & Co.   I’m working on it as we showcase Linda Zokan’s patterns for two weeks, along with giveaways and, in the second week, a discount on Thistledown patterns.  Plus Linda is hosting a “Quilt-a-long with Linda” on her blog.  Like us on Facebook and you’ll know right away when something new happens on the blog!

We’re giving away two patterns by Thisledown & Co.   

THE PATTERNS:

 Toy Box Treasures is a redwork and pinwheels pattern with full size redwork designs.  Suitable for a beginner, with lots of hints and tips, this would make a great new baby gift.

There’s still time to make this Halloween wall hanging.  And if you don’t finish before the holiday…. call it an early finish for next year!  Boo-Dazzled measures 39″ x 33″ with instructions for easy fusible machine appliques and paper foundation pieced corners.

WHAT YOU MUST DO:

Leave a comment on this post with the answer to this question:  Who is watching the action in the Thistledown & Co studio?    If you haven’t already read our interview with Linda, check it out.  You’ll find the answer there!

THE NITTY-GRITTY:

Deadline is midnight (central time) Saturday. 

Open to US residents only. 

We’ll pick a winner at random from all the correct comments.