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Even though I barely finished my gifts in time for the holidays I never stopped looking at new books and picking new projects for next year! We have two copies of Karla Alexander's NEW book Stack the Deck Revisited that we are going to give away*. The book has 11 projects using her fun stack-slice-shuffle-and-sew method. The patterns from her original book have been updated. I love this technique because it is so easy to cut, and so fun and quick to sew together! I love seeing how the blocks turn out as you go, and I can't wait to get started making them. You could win a copy of this book by simply answering the following question by commenting below:
"How many sewn holiday projects did you complete this year?"
The deadline to enter is Wednesday, December 29, 2010 by (11:59 pm PST). I will draw two random winners on Thursday morning.
*Rules! Only one entry per person. Must have a U.S. shipping address. No purchase necessary.
Judy 
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Jan 1, 2011 at 5:16 PM I did one holiday quilt for my friend. I am just getting back into quilting again. Miss it.
Dec 31, 2010 at 4:10 PM I didn't make any holiday projects this year...meant to make two, but neither got finished. Ooops. I'll do better in 2011!
Dec 29, 2010 at 8:45 PM 3 completed Halloween wall hangings for my 3 grandsons with patterns and material scattered all around for their Christmas wall hangings. Too many plans and not enough hours for working and quilting. But my good intentions are there.
Dec 29, 2010 at 7:42 PM I didn't get any gifts finished. :-( My daughter got sick, then I got sick then my son, then my husband. But I love quilting books. Thanks for the opportunity for a free goodie.
Dec 29, 2010 at 7:32 PM I made a pair of pillowcases. But I have a really good excuse for not finishing any other projects. We completed building our new house and I was painting, tiling floors, and putting in hardwood floors. Does that count, we moved in the week before Christmas.
Dec 29, 2010 at 6:22 PM I made three Christmas pillow cases, finished putting binding on a quilt and my 13 year daughter made a simple but very cute blanket for my grandaughters doll. My daughter also worked on designing fabric for me to put into a quilt. This next year I plan on putting aside one day a month devoted to quilting. I love it.
Thank you
Dec 29, 2010 at 5:33 PM Two - my daughter's wedding quilt (Queen size) and a cot quilt for the first baby of the sister of a teaching friend. How many projects did I start - hmmm! 4, still to finsish from other years (2008) hmmmmm! 3 - ooops I have work to do. This is a great site to inspire me though. Thank you team.
Dec 29, 2010 at 4:30 PM I sadly had NO time to make anything for anyone yet this year. But the new year is only two days away... so there is hope for me yet!'
Dec 29, 2010 at 2:45 PM I made placemat sets for 10 family and friends, some of them were only two placemats and the others were a set of four. I also made several table toppers and can be turned over and used during a different season. I think there were about 10-15 of them. No large or lap sized quilts, still working on them.............
If I do half as well next year, it will be a wonder!!
The book that you have mentioned looks very interesting and I would love to have it!!
Thanks to you all for being a wonderful site and a great group of ladies!! Happy New Year!!
Dec 29, 2010 at 2:36 PM I completed only 3 gifts this year. I hope to do better next year. Thank you for the book giveaway. They look very interesting.
Dec 29, 2010 at 1:45 PM Unless I have lost count, I believe 24 projects were completed. Now I am gathering my Fall & Winter fabrics into possible projects for 2011 with lots of ideas seen on web sites and in magazines. My summers are usually spent on Fall/Winter projects so you could say I have reversed my seasons....Ha!
I would love to receive one of your books for future use.
Thanks so much.
Dec 29, 2010 at 1:16 PM I made only 4 gifts this Christmas because of a lot of sewing in Oct. for our 5 great-grandkids who were part of our 50th wedding celebration; and also, a lot of sewing in Nov. for the Cancer Foundation for their fund-raiser. I only got 3 towels and a baby quilt finished. Maybe next year.
Dec 29, 2010 at 11:57 AM Not as many as I wanted to. I just made a small runner for an exchange gift with a quilt group and 4 paper pieced ornaments.
Dec 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM Two gifts completed. Everyone else got pictures of what theirs will look like when I get done.
Dec 29, 2010 at 11:28 AM I finally finished a queen size quilt that had sadly been waiting for the quilting of borders for over a year. Also, some table runners were finally completed. Yeah.
Dec 29, 2010 at 10:54 AM Unfortunately, I didn't complete my new grandsons quilt :( However, I got a new sewing machine for Christmas and have several projects I would love to get started; after I finish my grandson's quilt of course :) I would LOVE to win this book to add to my collection!!
Dec 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM I bought eight kits for wholecloth panel quilts, one for each of my children, and I finished two.
Dec 29, 2010 at 9:49 AM With a brand new grandbaby, I neglected to complete any projects for Christmas, other than a baby quilt and several small receiving blankets. My New Year's resolution is to finish at least five of the quilting projects already in the works. I would love to win the book - it sounds like fun waiting to start.
Dec 29, 2010 at 8:34 AM I finished 2 projects this year. Had plans to do more, but came down with shingles! Couldn't even sit at my machine. Looking forward to 2011 and doing something "new and different". This book could be just the thing to inspire me! Happy New Year to all.
Dec 29, 2010 at 8:25 AM I just made a tree skirt for my mom but I am working on a quilt for my sister and two baby quilts for little ones expected in January.
Dec 29, 2010 at 7:53 AM Did a total of 7 gifts this year. All small things like potholders and ornaments this year.
Dec 29, 2010 at 6:52 AM I got several small projects finished, a total of 7. Hoping to do better this year by getting started earlier. I hope to do more sewing for ministry this year and just not stuff I do for the family. They always seem to grab everything up. But that's okay, I really enjoy making gifts for everyone.
Dec 29, 2010 at 5:17 AM I finished 3. Poor hubby got a box full of "quilt kit"!
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:30 PM I have completed 1 queen size quilt, plus several smaller gifts as well as 50 pillowcases that were given away to a local charity.
Dec 28, 2010 at 5:57 PM I participated in a Christmas QAL so I finished four projects doing that, then I made eight pillow cases for the kids in my family, and inumberable (about 11 or 12) mug rugs. I have a quilt top I have not quilted and finished. It's more than I thought I would do.
Dec 28, 2010 at 5:14 PM I made 8 quilts (started in August) for Christmas and I am happy to say all but one were done before Christmas. 4 were twin size, and the others were just crib sized quilts The last one is being quilted this weekend. Also made pot holders, and a scarf for a friend who had a birthday early in December.
Dec 28, 2010 at 2:29 PM I made 3 chenille scarves for granddaughters, 2 double fleece blankets for granddaughters, Drunkard's Path placemats for a special sister-in-law and helped make and quilt 25 lap quilts for our two local kidney dialysis centers in the last year. And I have loved each and every moment of doing these things! Love, love, love Connecting Threads and their products and service.
Dec 28, 2010 at 1:42 PM I hand embroidered 12 kitchen towels and made 24 potholders to match them...plus...I made, cut, baked and decorated 10 dozen Christmas sugar cookies with 6 of my beautiful grandkids!
Dec 28, 2010 at 1:27 PM I gave away about 20 FSL ornaments. I tried to make quilt blocks for a blockswap but my machine broke down and was unable to finish them. Getting the ornaments done was a nightmare because the machine was messing up all the tme. It is now in the shop again. Hopefully it will be fixed this time. Has been in for the same problem several times and comes home doing the same thing. My daughter is actually trying to get it declared a lemon.
Blessings
Terri
Dec 28, 2010 at 12:32 PM I did finish one knitted and one sewn gift for Christmas. That was all I planned! Off over holidays so I am sewing and finishing. Stress free Christmas as I was done and wrapped early. No all nighter for me!
Dec 28, 2010 at 12:04 PM wow , I am so glad to have found this site for the free giveaway. I am looking forward to this book and hoping to be a winner. I have seen the cover and it is so inspirational. I have finished all of the great Christmas chores and have a new craft room that is finally a place to call my own. I have several quilts in progress and lots of fantastic ideas. I would really put this book to of great use. Quilting is so additive . I know its the fabric. Color is highly contagious.!!!!
Dec 28, 2010 at 11:06 AM I didn't complete any, but didn't intend to. I am completely focused on projects for a new little bundle of joy who will bless our family in March 2011 (at least that is the plan!) Next year, I'll focus on making Christmas gifts for others, but right now this little granddaughter we will soon get to meet is getting all my attention.
Dec 28, 2010 at 9:34 AM 3. Farmall tractor pillowcase 4hubby. Storage bags for nativity set gift. Treat bags.
Dec 28, 2010 at 8:35 AM Completed 9 quilted purses for my Red Hat sisters, 2 quilted purses for granddaughters, 2 new grandbaby quilts, 2 quilts with matching pillowcases for my granddaughters, and the next project is going to be for ME (yeah, right)!
Dec 28, 2010 at 7:56 AM I finished the 7th one on Christmas Eve thanks to the bad weather. I think i'll start early next year just in case i don't have bad weather to help me out. :)
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:40 AM 14 8-piece quilted coasters, a tree skirt, 8 appliqued shirts for all the little ones, a 8 piece and 6 piece place setting placemat/napkin set. Didn't finish everything I wanted to, but maybe there will be some late Christmas presents in January!
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:37 AM I finished two ornaments.
Dec 28, 2010 at 6:02 AM I made one apron for my Sil and I finally finished stocking for a little boy.
Dec 28, 2010 at 3:23 AM I finished 3 projects. I made 2 tablerunners for my mother-in-law and also a wallhanging for her. I just ordered Christmas fabric to start on next years Christmas projects.
Dec 28, 2010 at 1:00 AM Hey Judy, I did 8 projects that were Fall/Thanksgiving and I completed and gave 12 quiltsof the wallhanging/lap/bed sizes and I also completed and gave about 20 applique/embroidery post cards or ornaments as gifts for the grandies teachers and others. I am not bragging (yes I am) but I was a busy girl. With my DH being more or less home bound, I have lots of sewing time and plenty of stash.
I hope I can win the book you are giving since I think that is the pattern that I lost and I need it to finish my UFO>
Dec 27, 2010 at 10:52 PM I finished 20 projects.
Dec 27, 2010 at 10:18 PM I finished eight quilts ! I have four quilts to start for next year. I would love to win the book to have inspiration to start more.
Dec 27, 2010 at 8:45 PM Easy....one! Made a gift for my daughter's friend's aunt. Actually made it for my daughter's friend to give to her aunt.
Dec 27, 2010 at 8:21 PM 12 projects completed--hand embroidered tea towel, fleece throw with binding, two purses, and 8 ornaments (two were hand embroidered, others embellished--wow, what fun I had at the buttons posted on the Notions board).
I certainly enjoy Connecting Threads and the availability of your tutorials.
Dec 27, 2010 at 8:05 PM I only had four to complete this year. But am already starting on projects for next year.
Dec 27, 2010 at 6:39 PM Wow - a lot this year. 2 Quilts, 1 set of pillow cases, 4 sets of cupcake potholders. Whew! I was busy. Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Dec 27, 2010 at 6:37 PM I completed 8 gifts for Christmas. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Dec 27, 2010 at 6:21 PM Holiday projects, let's see...several 12 1/2" blocks for "The Ladies" group I am in - 5 different 4th of July patriotic blocks, 5 Fall blocks and 6 Christmas blocks (blocks with large appliqued ornaments). The rest of the year I sewed quilts. The blocks in the Stack the Deck revised look fun and colorful. I would love to win this book!
Dec 27, 2010 at 5:22 PM I gave three quilts...one finished, one that needs binding, and one thats just a top (last minute decision to try and give it as a gift, I was shocked when the top was finished in time to wrap, I need to go buy backing and batting for it and the budget wouldnt let me do that right away.) and I made a tree skirt with scraps. I love it! (so the answer is three gifts one decration...if you can call those two "finished")
Dec 27, 2010 at 5:19 PM I made three gifts that I gave and one item for myself. I made a baby quilt that I sold for a gift. I also helped my 18 year old daughter with her very first quilting/sewing project that is for a friend.