The Car is Packed and Contest
Thursday, September 24, 2009I'm almost ready to leave for St. Louis. It's only a 4 hour trip. But I will have to make a stop or two. (Antique shops along the way!) I always need more dishes.
Before leaving I want to let you know a couple of things.
1. We have a new quilt pattern coming out. The title is Wild Pomegranate. It will be similar in format to Hallowe'en - 1904. Here's a glimpse.
This set-up was really fun to do. Barb spotted these hydrangeas at a local gas station. She dropped by and asked if she could take a couple of blooms. A young woman working the cash register told Barb she thought it would be fine. Makes me want to go to the nursery and purchase a couple of shrubs. These blooms are lush!
Leave your name in the comments section and I will draw 3 winners when I get back Monday night. Will send each winner a pack of our new cross stitch releases. (One book and three patterns)
Thank you for checking this site. When Quilt Market is over I promise to be a better blogger.
Later alligator!
Alma
P.S. Taking my camera.....will get some photos of market for you too if Barb lets me out of the booth.
AND Faustina # 167 send your address to alma@blackbird-designs.com for your prize...I haven't heard from you yet.
627 comments
Pick me!
ReplyDeleteooooo! i get to be the first to post. sure hope that's good luck. have adored all of your patterns from the start and i mean all of them. have a great market.
ReplyDeleteWow is all that can be said. I love pomagranetes, and can't wait to see the pattern. Of course if I win the giveaway the there would be many more WOWS to say. Thanks for all your work. Laura
ReplyDeleteThat is a tantalising glimpse indeed. I love the colours. Bx
ReplyDeleteI just love your designs!! Keep up the lovely work. Can't wait to see market pictures.
ReplyDeleteTeri
OH, can't wait to see all the new patterns! ENJOY Market, wish I were going to be there, but alas, not this time. Maybe I'll see you in Nashville in Feb!
ReplyDeleteHappy stitching,
Amy
How kind of you to offer your new patterns! I would love the chance to receive them. Have a great time at Market!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed,
Susan S.
Hi Alma,
ReplyDeleteI love your designs.
Ellen W.
Have fun at Market and drive safely.
ReplyDeleteYou first had me with the name 'Pomegranete' . . . & then the hydrangeas! (my favorite!) (Good eye Barb!) We are too warm here to plant them . . . so I think I love them even more! Hope you have a wonderful Market!
ReplyDeletexo, Bren
I've stitched up so many of your designs -- I need the new ones, so pick me please!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful giveaway ... i would love to win your newest patterns ... can't wait to see pics from market, sounds like a great time and the antiquing! karen ca
ReplyDeleteOh my, I so hope I win this drawing! I am currently stitching my way through the year of stockings and having a great time. Thanks for all the wonderful patterns and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Would love a chance to win! Can't wait to see your new releases! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJulie
How wonderful! Hope you enjoy the days at market.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your new releases. Have fun at market. Take care.Natacha
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for market, and the antiquing along the way. Sounds like a fun road trip. 4 hours, just perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove the peek and I'm always game for your contests. :)
Hope you have a great time at market. I would love a chance to win your new designs! I am stitching my way through your Halloween stockings right now! Beth
ReplyDeletebafr at verizon dot net
I love your designs, I have several stitched. Please enter me in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh what a great giveaway!!! Have fun at Market.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifull name (pomagranetes) for a pattern !! Enjoy the market. Thanks for the giveaway... count me in please.
ReplyDeleteAlma, I love the new quilt pattern and the Christmas cross stitch book is DIVINE!!! I hope that Market goes well and that you and Barb have a safe trip. Just be sure to not stop at too many antique stores along the way. You might end up missing the market.:):):)
ReplyDeleteJust love the new quilt pattern. Can't wait to get my hands on that. Would love to get the new cross stitch patterns. You have such beautiful patterns.
ReplyDeleteJill
Celina, Texas
Have a great time at Market, Alma and Barb! Looking forward to seeing your new releases.
ReplyDeleteI love your designs and would love to win some new ones! Please enter my name. Thanks for such generosity.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind french contestants.... I'm in!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your wee-end!
damocamelia@yahoo.com
Sign me up for the drawing please.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me! How fun draws are!!
ReplyDeleteYea for market!! We're all waiting for the new releases. I am giddy with anticipation over your new designs. Have a safe and FUN trip!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see all the new stuff. The halloween stockings are working up so fast and are so cute.
ReplyDeleteJan
gator4bskt@aol.com
I love hydrangeas, we have them in our garden.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the market! Safe trip. x
Have fun at Market (and on the way antiqueing!). Please include me in your contest.
ReplyDeleteJane
How exciting!!! I love contests especially if they have to do with stitching!!! Fingers are crossed my name will be drawn.
ReplyDeleteplease place my name in the basket
ReplyDeletethanks
Can't wait for the new releases...I just love pomagranetes...and even better a giveaway !!!
ReplyDeleteCount me in... blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteOh MAN, I REALLY WANNA WIN!! LOVE your designs! Hope you have a safe trip and find lots of dishes! LOL Thanks for ANOTHER great giveaway.
ReplyDeletePlease count me in your draw!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at Market - look forward to seeing the photos!
Julia:0)
I can not wait to see the entire quilt. Love your designs. Have fun at market and take lots of pics, Patti
ReplyDeleteLove the new quilt!! Such a cute picture! Have fun at market!
ReplyDeleteThe new quilt looks absolutely gorgeous, I hope it's ok to enter from the UK.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the pattern and love the set up in the picture. Cute idea with the clothes line.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Jane
Pretty picture. I'd love a chance, please enter me.
ReplyDeletelove,love,love the new quilt pattern. Hydrangeas have always been a favorite of mine-we call them "snowballs" where I come from.
ReplyDeleteI have a pomegranete rug to hook...can't wait to see your quilt pattern.
ReplyDeleteG*E*W*E*L*D*I*G* mooi patroon ik ben er dol op groetjes yvonne uit Belgie
ReplyDeleteO what a lovely pillow! I am using the same fabric right now for a BOm I am working on. And I even used the blue version as a border around my latest finished quilt! And also used the rickrackband in the binding. took me a while to figure that out, but it looks soooo great.
ReplyDeleteI would love to receive some of your cros-stitch patterns. Maybe you should take a look at www.dorryvanbeers.blogspot.com and www.quilt-it.nl
Bye!!
Dorry
What a contest. I can't believe I'm the 48th entry. Aren't there 1000 yet?
ReplyDeleteI would love to win - please enter me in your very generous drawing!!
ReplyDeleteThanks - edgar
Please enter me! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
You are always so generous! I would love the chance to win! Meagan
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at Market!!! Can't wait to see what you come home with - photos and antiques. I'm in love with the Pomegranate quilt. I've been having a hard time finding the pattern for the Halloween quilt though...I'll have to keep looking!
ReplyDeleteI am very excited by the new release and I would like so much that it is Time to buy them or ...win them. Thank you to share your designers adventures with us. I am very proud you choose an old french sampler for your new book. As you can read my poor english I am French.
ReplyDeleteOh please add my name to the draw! Have a great time in St Louis x
ReplyDeleteWould love to receive your new patterns. Can't wait to see the rest of "Pomegranate"
ReplyDeleteYour work is inspiring! I just can't finish one of your projects before you come out with a new one that I want to do. Please keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog!! You 2 are so creative. Hope I win!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteColleen A
Have a safe trip! Your new pattern looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour new patterns - how very exciting -Oh, definitely enter me in your drawing - I just love your new Christmas book (and I have only seen the cover).
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what other goodies you have in store for us.
Alma, maybe it's a stupid question but what does
ReplyDelete" later alligator" mean.
My dad used to say that when I was a child and it's funny to see it here again.
My english is not very good and I cannot find it in my dictionary.
Greeting Martine
have a wonderful time at Market! How fun that must be!!! Would love to attend some time!!! Guess I need to open a shop first!!!!
ReplyDeleteMe encantannnn, espero tener suerte.
ReplyDeleteBesitos.
I love the flowers and quilt. Hope you have a nice trip.
ReplyDeleteOoo! I would LOVE to be entered in your drawing :o) Good luck at Market!
ReplyDeleteO, I would love to win a book of you! I'm making your trick-or treat baskets at the moment and I love them, like I love all your books. When I buy a new book, I like all the patterns, which I don't have with books from other designers. And your crosstitch patterns are made to hang above those gorgeous quilts.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from the Netherlands
Cisca
Please enter me -- thank you!
ReplyDelete-Teresa
Hope the market goes well. I love all your patterns even though they are more difficult to come by here in the UK. Please enter me in the draw.
ReplyDeleteOhhh! How exciting. Have a great time at market.
ReplyDeleteOh, please enter me in your wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeletethanks & have a great trip.
Pam
Can't wait to see all your new stuff!
ReplyDeletePlease include me
smurphy39@earthlink.net
I love those hydrangeas blooms, and the whole photo is just so beautiful! I'm excited about your new releases!
ReplyDeleteI am a Blackbird "junkie" and I can't wait to see your new market items!
ReplyDeleteKathy
I would love to be in your drawing! Thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteAmy aka:alfnstitches
amyfrazier@hotmail.com
Me, me, pick me! I love your designs. Please pick me!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your new market things especially the french inspired ones! Bon Voyage, Tamara
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in your give-away. Enjoy the market.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway - please enter me into the draw
ReplyDeletePlease let me be lucky for once!
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting us have some fun at your generosity!
Sue
Je tente ma chance !
ReplyDeleteThank you for the game !
I love your new pattern !
Amitiés, Callale.
Oh I wish I was a quilter because pomegranates are one of my very favorite things! Maybe there is a pomegranate cross stitch pattern in the future? Please enter my name in your contest drawing! After while crocodile!
ReplyDeleteOh I love pomegrante blocks, check my blog today!
ReplyDeleteand then check the post before it to see your basket quilt being made a different way :)
Can't wait to see the whole quilt!
Kathie
What a lovely display! Would love to win some of your patterns - count me in. - Marlene
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in your contest! We are lucky enough to have a lot of hydrangeas growing on our property. I love the way they change color as the season moves along.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your new quilt pattern. The sneak peak was such a tease!
ReplyDeleteCindi
What a beautiful photo! Another great talent of yours. Please enter me in this generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep my fingers crossed. I would love to win the cross stitch patterns.
ReplyDeleteI would love to enter your contest. Hope you have a great time at market.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this years loose feathers club. Would love to win the new designs!
ReplyDeleteI would be thrilled to win this price!
ReplyDeleteMargo Sinks
oh oh I can't wait to see all your new designs that you release this weekend. I love all your pieces and I think I have alot of them. :) Hope I have good luck when you are home and pick a winner.
ReplyDeleteWow, you girls do some wonderful work - and your Blog is great. It is the first I go to each morning.
ReplyDeleteHave a Great time at the Market (wish I was there) - keep up the great work. Cathie Oz
PLEASE enter me for your draw!!! I am a big fan of Blackbird designs and I love your latest releases. You two girls are a formidable team. ; )
ReplyDeleteAlice
alicebuttgen@aol.com
Count me in! I'd love to have copies of your new pieces. Love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have my fingers crossed! Have fun at market and am looking forward to some pix. :D
ReplyDeleteI wish I was in the car with you stopping at antique shops and THEN market - with all the new and wonderful designs. Temptations galore. Have a safe and wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteLinda B
I would love to enter your draw!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Alma, Have fun and don't forget to get photos of what you buy at the antique stores too.
ReplyDeleteOooh, please pick me!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip...looking forward to the new patterns!
ReplyDeleteI would love love love to win the new charts! Love the new quilt too! You girls are the best!
ReplyDeleteDiane P.
Oh, another give away, I really need to put my name here :-)). I bought 'Birds of a feather' a few weeks ago and love it. So I think I'm hooked LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your setup for this photo shoot! I'd love to be included in your drawing.
ReplyDeleteAfter awhile, crocodile!
ReplyDeleteDon't eat too much convention center food--it will just "sit" in the bottom of your tummy for the whole day--and you'll know this, but you'll be in line again the next day. Yes, this is "eating out," but no, really nice restaurants don't typically serve your cola in a red and white paper cup.
Safe travels, and have fun!
oh, i REALLY hope i win! i LOVE everything you've shown - and your pictures are always gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am currently working on Willow House AND Summer Jubilee. ;) And I just finished Evergreen. I'll need a new project soon.....! And my birthday is in October. :) Hope you pick me!
ReplyDeleteI would be blissfully happy if I could fill my house with your cross stitch and quilt designs. That picture is wonderful and makes me wish I had that room! Really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a prize draw.
ReplyDeleteLove those hydrangeas
Your designs are amongst my favourites. Look forward to the market photo's Michelle P.
ReplyDeleteoooooo! Pomegranetes! Soooo Beautiful! Please enter me in your drawing!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at market! I hope Barb lets you take tons of pictures -- I'd love to see more of market. I love what I can see of your new quilt pattern too. :D Thanks for the lovely giveaway! You and Barb are the greatest!
ReplyDeleteOh, please enter me to the drawing for the honor of winning smthg hot from your hands! :)
ReplyDeleteSmiles all the way from Poland!
That was a very small peek at your new quilt! Can't wait to see all of it, especially since I spied a ruffle and red fabric. Sue-Anne J
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time at market! Looking forward to seeing some pics. Would appreciate a chance to win your patterns. Good luck everyone!
ReplyDeleteohhhh such a tease!!! I love hydrangeas too and bought some bushes that bloom all summer long! Love your new cross stitch book cover and I from what I see, this quilt looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteKathy in Massachusetts
Buttons4me says PICK ME!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour patterns are all so beautiful! Can't wait to see more than a peek of the new one! :0)
ReplyDeleteLove your patterns! Everything! I'm a BIG fan! Thanks for the chance to win. Jan
ReplyDeleteYAY for Blackbird contests! Love you guys...have fun at market!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the Christmas book! I've already bugged my LNS to order it! Wahoo!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd please enter my name too!
DaisyGirl
Donna Bennett
Thank you, your gift opportunities, they are always great. Looking forward to your pictures. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteWould love a chance to win one of the designs. Love the Halloween stockings. I have one stitched and finished. Too cute. Should finish another this evening.
ReplyDeleteConnie
Come on market hurry up--need to build my stash
ReplyDeletePlease add me to the giveaway drawing...my fingers are crossed and hoping to be drawn! Good luck to all who enter this generous giveaway...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJoanne
The Halloween pattern is wonderful! I can't wait to see this new pomegranate pattern!
ReplyDeleteOhhh....please pick me! I LOVE Blackbird Designs and all of your cross stitch. Love the blog and looking forward to your new releases!
ReplyDeleteBecky B.
Wow, there are already 124 comments. I'm sure I don't have a chance, but would be thrilled to win.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the quilt (at least what I can see so far!)
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the giveaway and thank you for your generousity!
Thanks for the chance! I love the staging for the new quilt picture :)
ReplyDeleteI would think I'd died and gone to Heaven if I were to win this sweet contest! Thanks for entering me.
ReplyDeleteIt must be very busy, thanks for blogging.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and successful market
ReplyDeleteI wish I had enough time to make all the quilts I admire from your many books. As it is I have made four and am working on two more. Your designs always strike a cord with me.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I can see in the new quilt, it is going to be a beautiful pattern. Have a safe and fun trip and can't wait to see the pictures.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Oh, I love that quilt! But then I love all the quilts that Blackbird designs-all my favorite patterns. And you have such a knack for lay-outs and nifty accesories.
ReplyDeleteI like the pomegranate quilt AND the Hydrangeas! Safe travels! Brenda
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty photo set up. I would love to be entered in your drawing.
ReplyDeleteEverything in that photo is gorgeous including the wall color. I cannot wait for the book! Karmen
ReplyDeleteAs always, beautiful designs! Can't wait to see what's next.....
ReplyDeleteThe new quilt sounds very promising. Lovely colors.
ReplyDeletePlease put my name also in the draw. And wishing you good luck in St. Louis
What a great giveaway, thank you!!
ReplyDeletehave fun on your trip!
Sheila
shecarita{at}yahoo{dot}com
I can't wait to see the WHOLE quilt!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give away-love your blog!
Paulette
What a tease!!!!!! Am anxious to see the rest of the quilt!!! Have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteChristine
Can't wait to see the new designs.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Marilyn
Lucky you, wish I had my car packed to go also. Hope all goes great for you at the market.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity of another giveaway. Barb in WNC
I hope I win I never win But I feel lucky today I love all of your work Hope youe have a great time at the market can't wait to see all those pictures
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time both getting to Market and being there. Keep up the wonderful designing work! I love your things.
ReplyDeleteSandy in NJ
Pecsan114@optonline.net
Oh, I would love to enter your contest and win a new release! So, please enter my name and maybe luck will be in my corner :)
ReplyDeleteLisa in California
lmdurst@yahoo.com
Thank you for your generous drawing! Your patterns are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh...I hope I am lucky! I can't wait to get my hands on your new Christmas book..
ReplyDeleteGerry
Have a safe trip -- and please do share the names, locations of your favorite antique shops between KC and St. Charles as that is a trip I frequently make. Can't wait to see all your new goodies from the Market - and I hope Barb lets you out of the booth to take some pictures for us. Please include me in your drawing. I finished stitching my first Halloween stocking last night, and bought some fabric on my way home from work. Hopefully, I will be successful in finishing it. Love, love, love your designs and your blog is great!
ReplyDeleteOh...I hope I am lucky...I love your new Christmas book.
ReplyDeleteGerry
Love the peek! Have a great trip...hope you find a treasure or two...
ReplyDeletePlease include me in your give away.
hugs, Linda
Would love to win! I'm still picking out colors for Halloween 1904.
ReplyDeleteVery interested in the One book and three patterns you talk about!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your stuff. You ladies are amazing. Have fun at market!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your designs!!! Please enter me in your contest. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteElena P.
As usual: FANTASTIC! I would love the win!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know I'm going to love the new quilt and I just adore the 'flags' of stitching.
ReplyDeleteLizzie
XXX
I can't wait to see your new cross stitch release! Please enter me in your drawing...
ReplyDeleteSafe travels to the show!
Blessings, Patti
I love the picture of your new quilt. I always check your blog to find out what you two are working on. Keep all those wonderful ideas coming.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your new designs! The sneak peek of the quilt looks great. I hope that you both enjoy yourselves at market!
ReplyDeleteOh boy! If my name is picked I will jump for joy!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletei'd love to enter! i need something new! thanks, Tammy
ReplyDeletePlease enter me, i need something new to keep me busy, thanks!~ Tammy
ReplyDeletei'm looking forward to all the market pictures!
ReplyDeleteOoooh! What a tease - can't wait to see more of that gorgeous quilt!
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ReplyDeleteI hope I win! Have a great time in St. Louis, Louis. I hope you meet everyone at the fair!
ReplyDeleteI love your designs and would love to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSherri R.
You ladies are very generous! I just love the sampler on the front of your new book, and I'm sure the other designs you're releasing are just as wonderful. Please pick me!
ReplyDeleteI hope your market trip is safe and fun!
LauraB in Utah
I would love to have your new designs!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip to the Market - I'm sure everyone will have a fantastic time.
Love your blog and designs! Hoping I win!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDenise S.
I LOVE this photo! My eye was first drawn to all the samplers hanging above the bed(be still, my heart), but I also noticed those beautiful hydrangeas. Just the right touch! Would love to FINALLY win some sort of blog giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see more... so please count me in!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win new patterns!!!
ReplyDeletePlease add my name to the list!!
Love your designs!!!
Karin :)
in NY
I would love to win your newest patterns. They are the only ones I don't have yet, lol!!! Have a great time in St. Louis =)
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered into the contest. The samplers over the bed are calling to me.
ReplyDeleteAudrea Constancio Narro
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE your patterns. Can hardly wait to see what comes out at Fall Market.
ReplyDeleteLynn in K.C.
Ohhhhh, I'm so excited for your new quilt pattern to come out. I love the glimpse I got of it on the bed. Have a great time at market! Nancy in WI
ReplyDeleteLove all of your cross stitch patterns. Hope I'm lucky.
ReplyDeletePick me! I love to stitch!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win. your designs are so cool!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy visiting your blog site and learning and seeing what you are up "next"--Have fun at market and don;t forget to get some shut-eye!!!! Hugs, Di
ReplyDeletelove your blog, love your patterns, love to do needlework so I would love the prize!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeletelove your blog, love your patterns, love needlework, would love the prize!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun at Market! Can't wait to see your new patterns, especially the new quilt pattern!
ReplyDeleteHave fun at market! I can't wait to see your new patterns, especially the new quilt!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the pomegranate pattern...I'd love to jump right into that picture and check out that new quilt!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway! Keeping my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI'm a "newbie" to your blog and I look forward each day to see if you have posted anything or not.
ReplyDeleteDiane Prutt
My gosh, 192 comments already??? Pick me, Pick me, Pick me (LOL!!!)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the contest. I adore your designs. Surely a labour of love.
ReplyDeleteplease enter me in your contest. I am a newbie crosst stitcher and would just be thrilled to win your patterns, Kathy
ReplyDeleteHi, I don't have a blog, but I am always checking the blogs! Love stitching and love doing BBD charts best. Peg Smith
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your prize. Your patterns are so much fun.
ReplyDeleteWow, there are a lot of comments/entries here! Still, I would like to add my name to your contest. Thanks so much. Keep up the beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be included
ReplyDeletebeautiful setup! Wish I was going to be in St. Louis (St. Charles actually- I LOVE historic St. Charles!) Please add me to your awesome giveaway! Thanks!
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