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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Amy Butler Spanky Name Badge Challenge
One thing I so rudely overlooked is that there are many fine people out there, including Linda (who left me a friendly reminder) who don't have a blog. I apologize for my oversight....so here you go Linda.....e-mail 5 friends who sew/stitch/create and tell them about this challenge and leave a comment saying you e-mailed 5 friends and I'll put your name in the drawing.
If there is anyone out there who does not have 5 friends on their e-mail list...call me on my private line....this could be a sign you have a personal barrier I may be able to help you overcome :)
Apologetic Smiles,
Kelly
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Giveaway Alert : Amy Butler Bag Tags
This is the link:
Details For The Fun :)
More Fun at I Have A Notion?
When I saw Amy's booth it was exactly what I expected, bright, beautiful, fresh and full of AB fabrics and creations. I did not know what Amy Butler actually looked like because I had never met her. It was a fun surprise to see how tall she was/is and what a warm welcoming smile she had. Amy did not know me from Adam/Stella but she took the time to say hello and take a photo with her. Her staff were so friendly....what a fun bunch of gals.
What I did not expect to see was a plastic name badge on an elastic cord hanging around Amy's neck. Everyone who attends Quilt Market needs to wear their name badge of course.....and these are what the conference provides....plastic with an elastic cord. Mind you I'm not complaining..... however I see many of these people as the front edge of the Quilting/Fabric/Designing/Creative textile world.
This is the plastic name badge holder provided. I'm not sending pix of mine so you won't have "pre-disposed" ideas ....you create something new and different :)
Problem solved.
I Have A Notion is hosting a challenge.....You get to design Amy Butler and her teams name badges. Yes you!!! How fun is that? All you have to do is design one, a prototype and submit a photo or photos to me. I'll forward all photos to Amy and she will decide which she likes the best. Then you will be sent fabric from her latest line to make 6 identical badges. Everyone in the AB booth will be wearing your personally designed name badges. Oh yea baby!!!
What is in it for you?
One, the pride in seeing your name badges on Amy Butler and her staff. (I plan on taking lots of pix in Houston) Two, your name posted here on I Have A Notion as a "Spanked Out Designer." These four patterns, Stationary and some surprise goodies from Amy.
Here's the skinny:
Design one name badge using any fabric you have in your stash. The design is what she is looking for....not the fabric at this point. Submit photos to IHaveANotion@yahoo.com by Thursday Aug. 27th at 9:00 AM. For your prototype you do not need to put the plastic window in the badge holder. I will forward all the photos to Amy and her staff. The winner will be announced on Monday Aug. 31st right here on IHAN blog. Amy Butler's staff will ship out fabric from her latest line and you will have until Sept. 25th to complete the 6 name badges (all the same using the AB fabric sent to you) and return them to ABDesigns. (return postage will be covered) I know it is a tight time line already. What I know is the more time a person has to do something....the more thinking goes into the process. Don't stress, "Just Do It."
This challenge is only open to US residents. Wipe your tears Khris....I'm sorry.....but given the tight time line shipping fabric back and forth won't allow time to get everything ready in time for these fun gals to be sporting their badges in Houston in October.
Who's in? E-mail me with your name, address and phone number if you want to be included in the challenge. In the title of your e-mail please write: Amy Butler Spanky Name Badge Challenge :)
Smiles, Kelly
PS....if you are selected to make the 6 Spanky Name Badge Holders I will send you the vinyl if you can not find some.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Roc-Lon Challenge Update : Challenge is Closed
I've been in contact with some pretty awesome people for those prizes.....if I told you who they are....you might guess what you are getting......so I'm not going to spill the beans. You already know Roc-Lon is giving lots of really awesome fabrics....but you don't know about the Surprise Gift Package from I Have A Notion. Actually, I lied. Some of the things will be from me....but lots of wonderful things will be coming from people and companies I've contacted and asked for some lovely stuff. (I'd ask the Pope for his coffee....no problems asking for just about anything...LOL)
I know something you don't know....do da....I know something you don't know....do da do da day!!!
I'm not telling...so don't even pressure me....I won't break down....no matter what!!! Not even if I'm given truth serum....nope....not even if you threaten to with hold chocolate from the entire state of Ohio. Not going to happen. Give clues...maybe...I'll think about it :)
I need a photo or photos of your completed work by Friday, Sept. 4th at 9:00 AM. I think it would be nice to include a few sentences describing your work too....that is always nice, don't you think?
Tight Lipped Smiles,
Kelly
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth Challenge-Deadline Sunday at Midnight
Midnight tonight is the last opportunity to toss your name in the hat to be part of the challenge. It is not some high-fluten (no clue how to spell that word...but high gluten I do know!) challenge....it is a welcoming...lets have fun....play a bit....commit to doing something creative sort of challenge. You won't be featured on Dancing with the Stars or 48 Hours or anything like that....it will be much better....cuz you'll be featured here....a kinder, gentler sort of place.....ahhhh feel the Cottonelle now.
Smiles,
Kelly
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Green Fairy Quilt Charity Update Saturday Edition
EQ 6 Presentation for the Black Swamp Quilt Guild
Doesn't hurt to be beautiful if you have to be on TV I guess. She shared that she worked at a video store in Bowling Green, OH. One day she got into a conversation with Penny McMorris and wah lah....here she is with a wonderful career. See what happens when you talk to everyone you meet. You just never know where a conversation will lead.
Andrea is the Webmaster and Software Educator for the Electric Quilt Company. It is clear to see when she pops through all the pages and buttons that she could do this blindfolded. It is wonderfully entertaining to watch. I had to remind myself to take a breath. I was just mesmerized by all the cool things that can be done with this software.
I don't own the EQ6 software but I have lots of customers who do. I wanted to learn about how it worked so I could speak somewhat intelligently about the product when people ask. Now at least I can say I'm more informed about all I don't know. I guess its good to know what you don't know. Is that knowing?
However, I can tell you I was fascinated with all that can be done with this software. I'm not a visual person when it comes to creating. I can not just look at a stack of fabrics and tell you what will look great together or how moving one color may change the entire feel of a piece. Perhaps just moving the blocks in another orientation might just make a nice quilt a real interesting quilt. I can't see those things when I work. For those of you who are like me....this could be an amazing tool. The patterns you make can be printed on your home printer too.
Those who love to personally design their own quilts this would be a mind blowing too. From what I could see, the sky is the limit with what you can do.
There are video tutorials associated with the software....I think that was an excellent idea. I'm a visual learner. When I see someone do something and hear the directions....I'm much much much more likely to remember what is being said and then able to replicate the process at another time.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Roc-Lon Challenge Update :)
A few people said they were afraid to enter something because of the "art" quilters. Well guess what.....has anyone seen Pollack's work? Art is only in the eyes of the beholder. Do what ever you like.....make anything you like. If you blot your lipstick on the cloth....that counts. Not too interesting really....but you created something. Let your fears/concerns/thoughts go.....breath deeply....exhale....do that lots of times....recall your happy childhood times playing blissfully (pretend you had times like this if you didn't....the physical response will still be positive even if it is an imagination).....ahhhhhhhh NOW GO SIGN UP !!!
Don't forget to tell your friends too....or just sign them up and make them do it with you.
Creative Wishes and Silly Smiles,
Kelly
Green Fairy Quilt Charity Update Friday Edition
So I get up at 6:00 this morning and made cupcakes. We did not have lemonade so I made some Green Tea mix I had. By 8:00 I had two boys screaming they wanted cupcakes for breakfast. Where did my sweet Zachary and Aaron go?
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Green Fairy Quilt Charity Update
What Is Free Today?
- Don't go to the gym and lift weights prior to setting up. That makes carrying tables a bit more challenging!!!
- Make your signs in advance so you don't have to get up at 6:00 AM.
- Have plenty of carbs and sugar that morning with a heaping serving of coffee/caffeine of choice. Sugar and Carbs should be called "Rocket Fuel."
Stay tuned for updates. If I had a camera crew....we'd have live feeds from the Green Fairy Charity Garage Sale hosted in Perrysburg, OH. I'd have Dick Clark as my MC too :)
After all, if your going to dream.....dream big right?
Wise Smiles,
Kelly
PS...back rat your hair to cover the gray that is showing through the hair color. Chrome Dome is not exactly the latest in Couture.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Free Buttons...Get Your Free Buttons
Khris made this button so I could share it with anyone who would like to take it and use it to let others know about the Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth Challenge. I know the extra - between Multi and Purpose has been left out....but I bet Rockland Industries forgives us right? Right :)
Thanks a million, trillion, kabaillionzillionmosterlillian Khris :)
Smiles,
Kelly
Ott Lights Galore
Meet Ottra Lotta. She stands to my right when I sew and my machine. Ottra can be moved over my cutting table with a quick lift and twist wrist motion. She came from Needles Quilt Shop in Wellsboro, PA. I won her in a drawing. I was just as shocked as anyone to learn I had won.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Grandparents At Last!!!!
Introducing "Fluffy and Funny".....Zach's Twins (his choice of names). He chose the seeds at the store early in spring. He planted them and has taken care of them all summer. This morning they bloomed. Aren't they beautiful? No crying, nighttime diaper changes or baby blankets.
Next, I'd like to introduce "Reddy and Bob the Tomato" (is on the right ...Aaron says it is because it looks like a face). These are Aaron's children. He loves tomatoes and he planted way too many tomato plants this spring. We will be keeping Reddy and Bob....but many of their siblings will be put up for adoption. The rest of the clan will become salsa. Eating one's Grandchildren is cruel....but in this case....we are making an exception.
Please don't send congratulatory gifts at this time. We don't have room for any more belongs. As a matter of fact, we are having a garage sale this weekend in hopes of re-locating lots of our stuff. There will be two sections for our relocation program. The first is our family general re-location. The other is a Green Fairy Quilts re-location project. Many people have contributed unwanted belongings to be re-located. The monies raised (100%) will go to the Green Fairy Quilt Charity to feed and dress children and their families in Romania. For more information check out the Green Fairy Quilt Charity.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
May Arts Ribbon Ohhhhhhhhh Lahhhh Lahhhhh
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Roc-lon Contest..... Are You In?
What you make is up to you. The only catch? You must use Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth and the size is limited to 8 1/2" x 11".
(Photo taken at Quilt Market May 2009 by Kelly Jackson)
Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth is ideal for painting, sewing, machine embroidery, decoupage, and more. Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth is reversible, does not fray or curl, is durable, lays flat, holds its shape, does not require primer or gesso, accepts fabric glue/tape, can be sewn or hold punched, and can be cut using household scissors!
Each person who enters the contest will receive the 8 1/2" x 11" piece of cloth for your creation(it will be mailed to you on 8/18/09). You will have until Friday, September 4th at 9AM to send me a photo or photos of your finished work.
Please don't allow the photos I have posted here to limit your creativity. What ever you create with the cloth (8 1/2" x 11") is your expression of creativity. I just took these photos at Quilt Market and thought you would like to see what other folks have done with Multi-Purpose cloth.
The winner will be selected by Rockland Industries, Kelly Jackson and by votes posted in the comment section of this blog. The winners work will be displayed by Rockland Industries at International Quilt Market in Houston & CHA in Anaheim and will be returned to the winner in Feb.
What will you win?
5 yards of 54" Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth (a $38.60 value), 3 yards of 107/108" Roc-Lon Star Pattern Cheater Cloth, 2 yards 44/45" Roc-Lon Light Tea-dyed Muslin, and 2 yds Roc-Lon 108" Solid Brown - 100% Cotton, and a Surprise Gift Package from www.IHaveA-Notion.com
Sound exciting?
E-mail your name, phone number and address to IHaveANotion@yahoo.com All e-mail commitment entries must be received by Sunday Aug. 16th at midnight. It is important to make your commitment so the cloth can be sent to you.
I got interested in the Multi-Purpose cloth after seeing this floor cloth at Quilt Market.
Floorquilts by Ellen Highsmith Silver
I thought making floor cloths for gifts would be an excellent way to use lots of my scraps. I also thought my kids would love making placemats too.
Again...if I have not been totally clear....I don't expect you to use these examples as a jumping off point for you. I just thought I would share how and why I got excited about the Multi-Purpose cloth.
I expect my e-mail to be completely full when I check it!!! Please invite/challenge all of your creative friends to join in the contest.
Excited Smiles,
Kelly