And the Winner is...

One hundred eighy-three comments later...I feel a little bad only announcing one of you as the Scrap Quilt Secrets Book Winner. It was such a  a pick-me-up to scroll through all your comments  as you each shared what little thing makes you smile every day.  There was a range of categories that emerged all which included our pets, our health, nature, that first morning ray of sun, flowers, the wonderful first signs of Spring, our supportive husbands, sewing, making quilts, fabric, you guys cracked me up with your coffee comments, and of course our children/grandchildren make us smile. 

YES! Life's simple day to day pleasures really are THAT good!

Our grand-guy learning to wink cracked us up this past weekend!

Congratulations to #178 who is Lynn who blogs at ScrappinSassy.

Watch for my email Lynn.

And thank you to everyone for stopping by. 

Hope to see ya tomorrow for Tuesday Archives.

Tomorrow's Tuesday Archives theme is DENIM!

A Happy Mail Thank You!!

Oh how happy was I to have won this wonderful bundle of solids 

from Cynthia's  Quilty Orphan Adoption Event. 

And as if that didn't give me enough to smile about, she included this starter bundle of Kaffe fabrics after I complimented her use of color in her Splendid Sampler Blocks and commented that I was inspired to start adding some Kaffe fabrics to my stash. 

Great to have quilty friends who feed our habit huh!! 

Thanks friend!

And for that chance to win a copy of Diane's Scrap Quilt Secrets Book, click HERE.

(Give-Away open until April 4th)

Tuesday Archives #108: Circles!!

Hello! Hello! and Happy Tuesday Archives! 

The linky party that let's you rejuvinate OLD blogging posts.

 If you are visiting from Diane's Blog Hog, and new to my blog, {WELCOME}!!

 Click over the here to read the details about this fun, weekly linky party that happens here every Tuesday and know we'd love to have you join us. 

And for that chance to win a copy of Diane's Scrap Quilt Secrets Book, click HERE.
This give-away is closed.

Now on to the party...

This week's theme is: CIRCLES!!

I know many of you have been working on your 365 circles and updates to those will be fun to see.

I also couldn't resist highlighting this Circling the Square created by Ruth who blogs at Charley and Ben's Crafty Corner. Click over to Ruth's blog to read all about this cut away technique.

Scrap Quilt Secrets Give-Away

I was lucky enough to get a peek at  Diane's brand new Scrap Quilt Secrets book and as you can see, mine is already tabbed, sticky noted and not making it to the bookshelf any time soon!

I feel so very honored to be part of  Diane' Blog Hop to help spread the news of her book release and want to welcome you, if you are new to my blog.  I hope you'll take a look around and if ya like what ya see, become a new follower. Let me know...as it's always fun to meet new quilty bloggers.

If her adorable cover isn't enough to make ya get your own copy, 

here's a peek at what you'll find inside:

Take a peek at her table of contents and you'll see her secrets revealed chapter by chapter:

S-Style

C-Contrast

R-Repetition

A-Accents

P-Palettes

S-Selvages

So much to learn in one book! And for some reason, I always find myself reading books backwards and after only a few days of having my own book in hand, I emailed Diane and told her I'm now addicted to selvages...I will never cut into a piece of fabric the same way again!

Seriously, look at this fabulous quilt she made...from selvages!

She also made this adorable mug rug and included it with her book as a thank you. 

Something else to smile about...along with her scrappy secrets, Diane included an entire chapter of Quiltmaking Basics. I found this ingenous, because I can't tell ya how many times I search for my piece of paper telling me how to finish a binding or another book with my directions on how to cut on the bias. This is truly a book I wish was written when I started quilting and am grateful to have.

So as my copy got placed on the top of my nightstand pile of books, Diane is offering you yet one more reason to smile as she is offering you many chances to win a copy of her book!

First, leave a comment here on my blog telling me what little thing makes you smile every day.

(This give-away is closed. The winner was announced right here.)

Next, stop by each of these blog hop participants to get more peeks into Diane's Scrap Quilt Secrets book and enter to win on their posts as well. And congrats again Diane on an awesome book release.

{PS} If you can't wait to win, click over to here to purchase your copy today.

3/21    C&T Blog

3/22    Bonnie Hunter at Quiltville

3/23    Lori at Humble Quilts

3/24    Karen at Nana Girl Quilts  

3/25    Audrey at Quiltyfolk

3/26    Pat Sloan at Pat Sloan

3/27    Valerie at  Val's Quilting Studio (You are here!:)

3/28    Kelly at  Pinkadot Quilts

3/29    Victoria Findlay Wolfe at  Bumble Beans Inc

3/30    Rachaeldaisy at Blue Mountain Daisy

3/31    Angie at Quilting on the Crescent

4/1      Julie at  Me and My Stitches

4/2      Barb at Fun with Barb

Click below to read about my Tuesday Linky.

Stay-cation Wrap-up

  Thank you all for keeping me company during my little Stay-cation this week. I seriously can't think of a better way to end it than having a weekend visit with this little guy that's filled with numerous bike rides around the block, dinosaurs, Paw Patrol, and too much candy.

I managed to get a few more things checked of my Stay-cation list, 

my 30 mile walking goal being one of the them.

(I have three weeks until my big race.)

I enjoyed a "girl" afternoon with our daughter as we got our toes pretty for Spring...

...and somehow ended up here! LOL!!!

The boys took an afternoon rest...watching Paw Patrol and napping.
Good job Papa finally getting his helmet off!!

Today will find us busy at the town Easter Egg Hunt. I'm sure more bike rides around the block  

 time spent building trains, playing with dinosaurs, and watching movies are on the horizon.

 Even if Meme falls asleep first during movie time. 

Wishing you an Easter weekend that is filled with the love of family and fun.

A dinosaur themed Easter Basket was a hit!
Especially as it included The Good Dinosaur movie from Great Grandma and Pa.

Next week's theme is Circles.