the post with many names

 Wow what a week

not only did I turn 40 

I managed to get Audreys giveaway gift to her

and also receive a surprise present of my own!

 I've only known Audrey a few months

she blogs at Quiltyfolk

and I have to say I admire her work immensely.

Its always challenging when picking someone to make a gift for

and then realising just how talented said person is!!

Like a little puppy hanging off the tail of a great dane!

I know Audrey wont mind being described in that way

because I think shes a bit silly, like me,

which is why I went out on a limb and called her mini

Audreys kookoo quilt,

purposefully leaving out an apostrophe for ambiguity.

 Audrey is a traditional quilter who is currently evolving towards a modern slant,

which I love to see, so I tried to give her a mix.

The centre octagon was appliqued on to calm the trippy effect of those stripes

I think I managed to get both our personalities in this quilt,

the plaid binding was definitely an Audrey touch.
Another little one adopted out,
I think I should have a reunion one day with all my
minis that have flown the nest!

 The very same day that I was shipping Audreys gift

I had a lovely surprise gift from my pal Susan at Patchwork and Play

all the way from Australia in a matter of days!

 This perfectly beautiful LIBERTY union jack cushion cover

made by Susan is a wonderful addition to my home.

I love it thankyou so much Susan!!!!!!
ps. sorry I didnt wait for my birthday before opening my parcel
but come on would you wait??

This was a post of many names

Celebration week

Giving and receiving

Spreading love

What goes around comes around

July 4th

or 

Over the hill?

Or maybe my life truly beginning.

I'll let you decide

xxx

wordless wednesday

*back view with papers still intact.

favourite blogger giveaway!

These are my last three gift-aways,
now living in their new homes in America Australia and England.
I am making this give away a little different.
I dont have sponsors
my give aways are made with love,
which is why this year I shall not be letting
a piece of software pick a winner.

So in the spirit of sharing
I would like to know your favourite BLOG of the moment.
The one that you can't wait to read,
the one that makes you laugh
or maybe lifts you up.
It could be a lifestyle blog or a fashion blog
it does not have to be a quilty blog.

I'm super excited to see who you come up with.
I know there are some treasures out there
just waiting to be found.
I shall leave this giveaway open until I have found my muse
and then crack on with the gift making xx

*anyone who says selfsewn is immediately disqualified hehe!!
**but please, you do have to be one of my followers x

Entry to giveaway now closed
Results in progress!

winner winner

Congratulations Kris@Duke says sew what!

You are my winner! 

I cannot think of a better home for a little love to live.

Thankyou to every one who entered

I really have loved getting to know you all.

Kris email me your details and a little love will be on it's way to You 'n' Duke x

giveaway reveal

 Spring was in the air yesterday..as was the love!

 Hopefully yesterdays sun was a glimpse of the year ahead.

The skies are back to grey again today,

so bathe in the warmth of my blog.

A little love is an english paper pieced quilt

made mainly with recycled materials,

and measures 27 x 18 inches.

I have lightly machined and hand quilted,

finishing with candy stripe binding and a hand embroidered label.

If you havent already entered my giveaway

to win this mini quilt

click here.

 You have until Friday when the winner will be revealed. 

For future reference the above collage can be found in the 

quilt tab at the top of my blog

along with my other makes.

Clare xxx

I just can't stop loving you.

Hello sweeties!

So it seems I have finished my first quilt (albeit mini) of 2013,

and am now I am wondering just where it will find a home?

I have enjoyed hopping into your worlds...all 75 of you!

I very much enjoy the contact with my followers

that a giveaway brings.

Love

 Clare Van Gogh x

the thursday thread

I do love making things for others.

I have a feeling this may happen more often.

How many quilts can a house really hold?

Have you ever thought about the future of our quilts?

I mean when they're antiques. 

(assuming they last that long)

Will there be sought after quilts?

Will there be collectors of blog quilts?

I like to think so.

Will we be given a collective name

like the impressionists or the pre-raphaelites.

I'd hope to be seen as a Van Gogh rather than a Monet.

Either way the textile rail of the future

will be a treasure trove of love x

On that note I'm off to label this one,

with the hope that somebody from the future 

may one day look me up and read this thread.....hi
ps
dont forget to enter my giveaway here

wordless wednesday

friday afternoon basting

Has anyone ever entered their own giveaway?

I have a feeling I probably won't win.

Wow basted within 10 minutes,

wish all quilts were so speedy.

I'm still undecided on quilting,

possibly a mix of machine and hand.

I have a busy weekend so it will have to stew in my head.

Happy weekend again!!

Dont forget to enter my giveaway here

to win 

a little love

(and thats a quilt by the way and nothing else!)

giving..a little bit of my love to you

 Well my friends

it's been a year since I changed my name and blog

 from summerfete to selfsewn.
It is actually my fifth year blogging,

some folks have come and gone

but for those of you who have stuck with me

I have been recreating a mini summer of love
 english paper pieced quilt to giveaway

as a token of my appreciation.

I had forgotten how much I love colour balancing.

Never be afraid to revisit

especially if it's one so beloved.

If you would like the chance to win 

a little love

all you have to do is follow my blog

and leave me a comment.

This giveaway is a work in progress,
so will be open for a while

though I'm thinking it will be my first finish of 2013.

Like my summer of love quilt
the fabrics I've used are a mix of old and new
but mainly old..
It's not what you've got, it's what you do with it!

Giveaway now closed

wordless wednesday

giveaway day!

 Roll up roll up 

one little starlet

free to a good home!

As a thank you for following me over here to selfsewn,

I have sewn this mini especially for you!

If you would like to win, 

all you have to do is follow my blog...

and leave me a one word comment!
The deadline to enter will be Monday 12th March.