Update: 2/15/2010: The contest is closed! Thanks for reading. Check the 2/16/2010 post for the winner! Thanks for playing and come back and read the blog!
Welcome, new readers and well known readers, to Artquiltmaker.com. We are participating in One World One Heart, a fun way to get to know new blogs and win prizes! Lisa created this event in 2007. “The original idea behind this giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way”, as she says on her blog.
Artquiltmaker Blog is a way for me to share what I am working on with other creative people. I like the idea of this blog being a magazine type information source, so I try to vary the content to include commentary on works in progress, book reviews, media reviews (such as podcasts), Quilt World News, etc. Sometimes I venture outside of quiltmaking to appreciate other artists, different crafts and and report on different events and exhibits I attend. Every week, I put up a creative prompt as a way to spark inspiration and creativity in the Artquiltmaker.com community. You can find more information about the creative prompt on the AQ CPP Inspiration page. In the future I would like to include tutorials as well. It is on the list!
At this time there is no money making venture associated with Artquiltmaker. I write in this space because I enjoy writing, love quiltmaking and want to share my creative journey. My hope is that Artquiltmaker.com and Artquiltmaker blog will inspire you to be creative and expand your creative horizons.
As part of the One World One Heart Project, I will be giving away at least one prize.
Batik Handbag
This is a batik handbag that I made in August, which I will give away to one lucky winner. Depending on the response, I may also give away other prizes. If possible to add prizes, I will update THIS post with other prizes before the deadline. Your comment must be in the comment section of this post. How to enter and things to know about my giveaway:
- Leave a comment in the comment section of THIS post on this blog (e.g. NOT on FB or FriendFeed or a reply on Twitter). I would love it if you would comment on something I wrote about on the blog, but any comment will enter you in the drawing. I review all the comments and any spam comments will be deleted and not count as part of the drawing.
- It is not a requirement, but I would love to know where you are from and whether this is your first visit to Artquiltmaker blog.
- One comment on THIS post will enter you in the drawing for all the prizes I may post. (As of 1/25, I have one prize posted, but hope to post more.)
- The cutoff time for comments is 6pm PST, February 14. The time stamp on my blog’s comment area will be the official timer. That means that if your comment’s time stamp says 5:59pm, you are in.
- Please leave your blog address, if you have one, in the comments area.
- To choose the winner, I will put names in a bowl and pick one out.
- Make sure that the email you provide when you leave the comment is valid as I will email you for the address to which you want your prize shipped. Please DO NOT leave your snail mail address in your comment. Let’s all be safe!
- I will announce the winner in the February 15 blog post. Sometime on 2/15 or 2/16, I will email the winners for their snail mail address. I am happy to mail internationally.
- You don’t have to be participating in One World, One Heart to win.
- I am a OWOH newbie. If I find any issues with the rules, I reserve the right to alter what I have written above.
NOTE: I have to be able to tell that your comment is not spam.
There is a lot to look at here at Artquiltmaker blog. Once you have taken your magic carpet ride, I would love it if you would come back and become part of the Artquiltmaker community.
Have a blast!
1/26/2010 Update: ArtQuiltmaker.com Blog is #472 on Lisa’s list! Thanks to Lisa for coordinating this project. Leave her a message saying thanks, if you have a chance.
Beautiful, I would love to win;-))
Gaby
Great giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!
Jax
You’ve created a darling little bag, and with such a cute twisty handle. This is my first visit to your blog, but I look forward to keeping an eye on your creative adventures. Last year I played in OWOH, and had a great time meeting new friends. This year time has got the better of me (along with some deadlines) and I haven’t been able to get a giveaway put together. Feel free to visit my blog if you’d like, for a glimpse of my art, activities, and the cats who are always involved.
I love your FOTY quilts, which I had never heard of before. I am a quilter in Ontario Canada and am just skimming the OWOH list for quilt blogs to check out. I’m not participating this year, but will have a little Valentine quilt giveaway on my blog next week.
I’ll be back to visit
Gorgeous bag! I wish I had the talent for sewing… but not so! ^-^ Please enter me, and then hop by my blog and enter my giveaway too, if you haven’t already…
Hi dear!!! I like your idea! It’s very Awesome! I wish to ALL who will participate in this wondefull give-away, Big Good Luck! Yohooooo!
Please include me. That is lovely. #813 x
WOW—My knitting would look fabulous traveling in that bag!! FABULOUS OFFERING!! Please enter my name in your drawing
What a FUN event…enjoy the ride!!
Angie–Southeast, Texas #57
http://www.angiehallhaviland.typepad.com
First visit. I am from North Carolina.
This is really a beautiful bag. Would love a chance at it.
http://usingupallthatstuff.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-world-one-heart-lets-ride-magic.html
Fun handbag. I would love a chance to win.
Cheers,
Sophie in Montreal
What a fabulous little bag! Please count me in.
I’m #818 Studio 64-Chicago on the magic carpet. If you haven’t already done so, please stop by for a chance at my giveaway too.
Hope to see you there!
~Connie
mrscmc7 at gmail dot com
Great site! Your bag is beautiful too!
With love from Tennessee USA #1035
Hello from cold and snowy Ohio. Love, love your bag! I am a new blogger and so enjoying the visits to all the different blogs!
http://leslie-mylifeandtimes.blogspot.com/
Greetings & Salutations,
Enchanting Batik Handbag OWOH Giveaway!
Lovely Work & Blog.
City Of Angeles ~ California ~ USA
Your Inspiration Tuesday Colorful Cupcakes made my day. I think for Valentine’s Day I’ll bake some chocolate heart shaped cupcakes & add pink cream cheese frosting with red sprinkles… Yummy!
Happy Early Valentine’s Day To You & Yours.
For a little Glitter & Magic fly by my blog
#242 On The List @:
http://todaysgold.com
Cosmic Blessings´¨)
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´Lyndy Ward
Hi Lindy,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a long comment. I appreciate it.
What an awesome giveaway! Would love to win.
Karla
Your contribution to OWOH is so awesome!
-Caitlin
caitlin_thalken@yahoo.com
I love batik! I live where batik comes from, Malaysia! And yes, first time here, so HI!!
Thanks for this giveaway! Very cool!
All details are correct!
What a lovely giveaway! I love those colours. Please count me in and fly on by my giveaway #999 if you get a chance! xx
I have had a wonderful time looking around your blog. You have some beautiful quilts. I live in South Carolina. It has been fun looking at all the blogs participating in the OWOH.
Please include me in your drawing.
This is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win and please visit me too if you can…#794
Please include me in your wonderful giveaway. What a fun blog to visit on the magic carpet. Thank you for sharing! gracebending@yahoo.com
Grace-»(¯`v´¯)-»
gracebending@yahoo.com
Such a nicely done bag and a very nice blog magazine fashion I must say!
Christina from Manila, Philippines here!
Nice to meet you!
I hope you can also drop by #615!
http://calej.blogspot.com
Blessings!
calejbitsvyk(at)gmail(dot)com
What a pretty giveaway! Please enter me in your contest and come over to mine-#35 and enter mine if you wish. Thanks!
Greetings from Norway! This is my first visit to your blog, and I would love the chance to win your beautiful bag. Thanks!
beautiful!
How Generous of you ! I’d love to be entered ?
Missy ~ Winnipeg , Canada
http://misfitmomma.blogspot.com/
seksi_missy at hotmail dot com
Greetings from Virginia.
Oh wow… I just LOVE your handbag! It’s very beautiful. Great blog you have too! Please enter my name into your fabulous drawing for a chance to win.
Also, I would love for you to stop by my blog to enter my giveaway – #548.
Thanks,
Jenn
Your bag is fabulous!
Hi there,
The bag is just wonderful — thanks for the chance to win such a goodie.
If a glass bead necklace sounds good, you might want to visit my blog. It would be a pleasure to welcome you there.
Greetings from Munich,
Birgit
swappinghowdies@yahoo.de
# 849
I love batik- so colorful and full of gypsy magic! Thanks so much for the chance!
Hope you’ve been able to drop by my giveaway too: http://kidney-garden.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-world-one-heart-2010-this-familys.html
Michaele (michaelek1(at)yahoo(dot)com)
Please enter my name. :0) I am also having a giveaway and would love for you to stop by and enter. #1025
Your bag and design are stunning. I love it! This is my first visit to your site. Thank you for your generosity. Please visit me at #833 for a Marie Antoinette Necklace giveaway.
Rebecca in CT.
ningmarie(At)aol.com
Hi from England! My first time here, and first time doing the OWOH event. I’d love to be included in your giveaway, thank you.
If you haven’t already, please visit my blog at #711 on the magic carpet to win a designer Cath Kidston bag, handmade by me!
This is my first visit to your blog. Your giveaway prize is lovely.:)
How pretty. I would love to be entered into you drawing. So glad OWOH brought me to your blog.
Michelle
mouse1996@gmail.com
Love this tote! Lovely! Yes, please enter me in your drawing!
And you can visit mine at http://www.ofkells.blogspot.com
Thanks so much!
Love the batik bag! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks
Greetings from Canada! This is my first visit to your wonderful blog and I will most certainly be back for a more thorough look! You have so many interesting posts! Please count me in for your giveaway bag! It looks lovely!
*smiles*
Carol
Hi! I would looove to enter the giveaway. The handbag is simply stunning!. Fingers crossed!!
Lara (Spain)
PS. My email is svlara(at)gmail(dot)com
What a beautiful handbag!!!!Pick me up please!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
Greetings from Spain!
Beautiful bag. Hoping to win. onelovelygurl05@msn.com
Great blog and awesome giveaway. I especially enjoyed the creative prompts!
That’s beautiful! Do include me for the draw and stop by mine when you can. =)
Aelyn
OWOH #931
Please enter my name in the hat.
I’m also having a giveaway on my blog.
Vania
#1087
This bag is so cute! count me in :0)
http://thisishowiroll-susan.blogspot.com/
This is lovely. I’d love to use it. Please enter me and run on over to my blog while there is still time.
Heather
OWOH #978