We had a blast reading through the comments on our Memorial Day giveaway post. It sounds like many of you had a wonderfully productive quilting weekend, where others got to spend some quality time with their families. A big Thank You to everyone who participated!

Using a random number generator, we have selected our winners.

The first prize winner who will take home a copy of Eleanor Burns' Tales of First Ladies book and an Americana thread set is...
Comment #154 - Michele T
I finished up a quilted table runner for my sister's 55th birthday... I can't wait to see her eyes pop when she opens the package! Might have to make another one like it for me, that's how much I love it!!

The two runner up winners who will each receive a copy of the book are...

Comment #235 - Kelly S
I worked on making a stash of English paper piecing hexagons for a currently undetermined project. :-)

and Comment #88 - Amanda Best
I finished my nephew's graduation quilt. Also, I was sewing kitty beds for rescue kitties.

Each of our winners has been contacted and will receive their prizes shortly. Thanks again to all who participated.

As a graphic designer, I can never get enough negative space. Space lets you breath. Even with quiltmaking I find myself attracted to such 'open' quilts as in Alissa Haight Carlton’s book, Modern Minimal. Her designs are very simple, and as a result, most of the projects can be sewn up in one or two sittings.

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