What an Exciting Day!!

We had such fun when Annie Smith visited us last month!  We talked, we laughed, we cried (with laughter!!) - we had a great time!  Annie was so sweet and asked to interview us for a podcast on her blog.  The interview just popped up on her blog, so head right on over there and listen to the fun!  But - before you go - we wanted to mark this special occasion with a GIVEAWAY!!!  Yep - we're having a giveaway, and it's gonna be a biggie!  How great is this! We'll be giving away one of each of our "Take 5" series of patterns - 9 patterns in all - 9 winners in all!!!  Post a comment and get entered to win! Link me to your blog and you'll get two entries. Tell your friends and have them tell me you sent them our way and you'll get 5 extra entries!  WOWZERS - you could really rack up your chances here! The grand giveaway drawing will be held on February 14th - yep, Valentine's Day - so hurry and post your comments then head on over to Annie's place and listen to the podcast!

Comments

[Donna Coffey]

Am listening now to your interview with Annie. Your story of how you got started with quilting is not only funny, but most inspiring. How lucky for you to now work at something you love to do :)

-Donna

[Michelle F.]

I enjoyed hearing your interview on the podcast. (It was great hearing your wonderful Louisiana accent) I found the telling of your quilting journey fascinating as well as your animal stories. You are one sweet mom to your daughter and fur babies. I love your patterns and would love to win your original Take Five Pattern!

[Tammy Mabry]

Just love your patterns and I really enjoyed listening to you and Annie on the podcast. Thanks for sharing your story and your talent! I'm one of those people who have trouble picking multiple fabrics for a quilt. Thanks for the patterns.
Tammy

[claire Graham-Smith]

Hi!
I'm an Annie listener too. I was walking by the shores of frozen Lake Champlain listening to your interview. I was thinking that your pattern Take-5 would be a perfect one to teach to my first adult quilting class. If they buy their own patterns can I do that? I loved hearing your story with Annie. My son Noah and I are on podcast #134, Quilting With Kids.
Did I mention it was only 6 degrees here? But it's sunny.
Claire in VT

[Carole Doyle]

Loved listening to you on Annie's podcast. I especially enjoyed the animal stories. Most every pet I've had has been an "un" as you describe them. I think pets often manage to end up where they know they'll be loved. They also take over the responsibility of quilting and sewing management!

[Pat Leask]

I am a long time "Annie fan" and have always enjoyed her podcasts and yours was no exception! Your story was such "fun", as I listened while quilting away on a very cold Canadian winter's day. I love your patterns and hope to get a chance to try one sometime - "Take Five" what a great concept!

[Quinta da Quilter]

Great Podcast! What a treat!

[vicki conley]

I enjoyed your interview with Annie Smith. Isn't it great what she does for the quilt world. I, too have many Dogs and cats. 3 /3 right now (more in the past. They just come my way and I can't say no. One of my dogs, Maggie is a catahola mix (sp?). She has one blue eye and is a great herder. I havn't seen her climb any trees, yet. I like your patterns and am teaching a friend to quilt. She is a little frustrated with all the exact -matchy stuff. Your aproach would be great. Please enter me in the contest.
Vicki in New Mexico

[nancy boisvert]

hi kathy! i listened to annie's podcast with you and it was great. your pets and your daughter sound like they're great! i love easy to do patterns and would love to win one of yours. thanks for the chance to win one. nancy

[sheila oien]

Loved the podcast with Annie. So fun to hear from the Take 5 creater. The patterns are clever and fun. I've made 2 jackets one for my mom and one for me using batik fabrics. They are gorgeous. Please enter me in the drawing! Thanks, Sheila

[Tonya Smith]

Hi Kathy! I just listened to your interview with Annie as I sewed on my first quilt. I love your "Take 5" idea and cannot wait to make my own!

[Tonya Smith]

Hi Kathy! I just listened to your interview with Annie as I sewed on my first quilt. I love your "Take 5" idea and cannot wait to make my own!

[Gayle in TN]

Kathy, thanks sew much for this opportunity for a free pattern! Loved your podcast with Annie.

[Cyn in HI]

Hi Kathy,

I just heard Annie's podcast and learned all about you. I love making new friends through Annie. I love your patterns and will definitely be looking at them more closely and placing an order soon.

Thanks,
Cyn in HI

[Maggie]

please enter me in the draw
thanks

[Lisa]

Hi--I really enjoyed the podcast with Annie. I had never heard of your Take 5 patterns. I can't wait to check them out. I love instant gratification quilts! I would love to be entered into the drawing. Also, I have a blog where I post about sewing, quilting, couponing and bargin hunting. It is:
astitchoffaith.blogspot.com

[Betty Johnson]

I'd be thrilled to win even one of your patterns! I don't have speakers, so I wasn't able to listen to Annie's interview. My blog is: http://o2bquiltn2.blogspot.com/

[June]

Great interview with Annie. I am happy to have learned of your site, blog and patterns. I would love to be entered into the drawing for one of your patterns.

[Jane]

What a great quilt concept! It's one of those "I wish I could have thought of something like that!" I love the idea. I also enyoyed listening to your interview with Annie Smith. Please enter me into the drawing.

[Debby Siccardi]

I just listened to Annie's podcast. Isn't it the best! I really enjoyed your interview. I've only been quilting for a short time so I would really love to win your patterns since they sound great for a beginner. I don't have a blog and I don't have any friends yet that quilt so I'll have to hope I win with just the one entry!

[Julie B]

I loved the podcast you did with Annie Smith. I really like how you try to make some easy and yet interesting quilts. Love the Take 5 theory.

[Laurie Menke]

Thanks for a wonderful interview with Annie Smith. Your story was truly inspirational. I would love to try one of your Take 5 quilts! :o)

[Linda]

Hi Kathy,

Loved your interview with Annie Smith and I have bookmarked your blog to visit regularly. I will be getting a Corgi in the next year or so and enjoyed seeing the photo of Ellie the Corgi.

[Debby in DE]

Hi Kathy!

Another longtime Annie fan here. I enjoyed listening to your interview with Annie! Thank you!

Debby

[Patti]

I really enjoyed your chat with Annie. Your wonderful accent and laughter really warmed up my very cold Canadian winter's day. I'd love to win a prize. Thanks, Patti