SewCalGal wants to recognize and thank our sponsors for this event, as they have generously donated wonderful prizes, many of which are also perfect for making Christmas items! And, I'll be showcasing these projects throughout the year. Here is the list of our sponsors for this event and I hope everyone will visit these sponsors, as they do have beautiful products and designs, that are perfect for making handmade gifts and decorations for the holidays:
While the majority of the winners were randomly selected, there were also special drawings for those that made the most handmade items in 2014, the largest item made, the most unusual, capturing the theme of the challenge, as well as free-motion quilting and #ChristmasGoodness. And those winners are showcased below:
Here are a few highlights of some of the inspirational handmade gifts or decorations shared in this challenge, which you also click thru for tutorials, more photos and inspiration.
Connie (Freemotion by the River) shared a beautiful pillow that she made for a Christmas Gift, that uses inspirational threadplay and freemotion quilting. Definitely worth clicking thru to her blog to see more photos, as well as checking out her creative blog.
Elaine (Summercrafter) shared a tutorial to make super cute stitched ornaments.
Shari (Sunshine in the Attic) shared a tutorial to make a super cute apron, which is a great Christmas gift, as well as decorative kitchen attire for the holidays.
Sharon (Vroomans Quilts) made oodles of fun gifts, but her plastic shopping bag holders just caught my eye for a fun and fast project to give a handmade gift that can be used throughout the year. Plus, she shared a link to the tutorial on Moda Bakeshop to make these cute bags.
Stitchin Therapy made many handmade gifts, as well as decorations, but her quilted wallhangings have lovely freemotion quilting and I found absolutely inspirational, making it difficult to decide if I preferred her blue or red version. You'll just have to visit her blog to see them both and decide for yourself, if you have a favorite.
Wont-to-be-a-quilter probably shared one of the largest projects.
It was also fun to see such a variety of handmade projects, as well as many beautiful items made with fabric. You may recall the beautiful Christmas Tree earrings that Juanita (Catmama) made. While she doesn't have a blog, she has provided the tutorial to me which I will share with you this week.
An email will be sent to notify the winners and have them claim their prize (prizes), as appropriate. For prizes that are not claimed within 3 days will have new winners selected. If you see this announcement, before you receive my email to you, you can also email me 
and include the prize# for any prize (or prizes) you won that you want to claim. If you won a physical item, please include your mailing info, as appropriate.
The total number of prizes were allocated to the monthly challenges, where winners were selected from each of the monthly events. As stated in the rules for this challenge,the more challenges you entered the more chances you get to win prizes.
Congratulations to all of the lucky winners:
Sponsor(s) Prize(s) Hoffman California Fabrics
This prize will be shipped compliments of SewCalGal, which will be open to US winners only..
Three Lucky winners will receive a bundle of Hoffman fabrics (one bundle per person). One of these bundles will be awarded during the April Linky Party and the other two will be awarded at the end of the monthly challenges, when all of the prizes will be awarded.
Prize #1
Fat Quarter Shop
This prize is open to WW quilters.
One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.
Prize #4
winner: Lisa Marie
Timeless Treasures
This prize will be shipped compliments of SewCalGal, which will be open to US winners only.
One lucky winner will receive a 30-piece fat quarter bundle of Dream Basic from Timeless Treasures.
Prize #5
winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting)
Martingale
These books will be shipped to the winner, postage compliments of SewCalGal. **US Only ***.
One Lucky winner in the February Challenge will receive a copy of Kitchen Stitches.
Prize #6
winner: Sharon ( Vroomans Quilts)
Here Comes Winter
Prize #7
winner: Lisa Marie
Geta's Quilting Studio
This prize is open WW.
Geta's Quilting Studio has donated a copy of her new Hexie Star Pattern (PDF format) to one lucky winner.
Prize #8
winner: Beaquilter
Frivolous Necessity has donated two copies of her "Swirled Christmas Tree pattern (PDF format), one each two two lucky quilters anywhere in the world.
Prize #9
winner: Connie (Freemotion by the River)
Prize #10
winner: Lisa Marie
Two Christmas theme table runner patterns (PDF format, one each for for two lucky quilters anywhere in the world.
Enchanted Christmas Tree Table Runner
Prize #11
winner: Sharon ( Vroomans Quilts)
Wonky Christmas Tree Table Runner
Prize #12
winner: Raewyn (Love to Stitch)
A set of six Barn Quilt Minis. These are little 2x2-inch cuties to put on your Christmas tree, stuff in a stocking, give to a friend or keep for yourself.
Prize #13
Winner: Denise
Four lucky winners will win one of the following patterns:
Prize #14
winner: Elaine (Summercrafter)
These prizes are open to quilters anywhere in the world.
Twenty Seven (27) patterns, all in digital format, have been donated for prizes. Two lucky winners for each pattern, as well as one lucky winner will receive a Grand Prize Bundle of all of these patterns:
Prize #22
winner: Lisa Marie
Prize #24
winner: Lisa Marie
Prize #30
winner: Tone's Hobby Krok
Prize #31
winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting)
These prizes are open to WW winners.
Four patterns, one each for Four different winners. PDF format.
Snowflakes A Fallin
Prize #35
winner: Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures
Bundle Up
Prize #36
winner: Patty (A Stitch In Time)
Christmas Stitchery set (hand embroidery design)
Prize #37
winner: Lisa Marie
Winter Stitchery set (hand embroidery design)
Prize #38
winner: Shari (Sunshine in the Attic)
These prizes are open to US only winners.
A complete kit and three copies of the following designs have been donated, one each for four winners. (printed copies)
Bridget Bag
Prize #39
winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting)
Cappucino Bag
Prize #40
winner: Sharon (Vroomans Quilts)
Santa Bag Pattern
Prize #41
winner: Sandra (sandrascraftcorner)
Santa Bag Kit (includes pattern, fabric, buckle) PLUS Pattern bundle
Prize #42
winner: Beaquilter
These prizes are open to US/Canada winners only.
Two copies of four patterns, one each to eight winners. These are printed patterns that will be mailed to the 8 lucky winners.
Winter Warmups
Prize #43
winner: Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures
Prize #44
winner: Juanita (CatMama)
Cold Weather Friends
Prize #45
winner: Kymberly (Peas in a Pod Creations)
Prize #46
winner: Lisa Marie
Festive Fellow
Prize #47
winner: Kris (Meadowbrook)
Prize #48
winner: Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures
NOEL
Prize #49
winner: Cheryl's Teapots 2 Quilting
Prize #50
winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting)
Whistlepig Creek Productions
These prizes are open to US only.
Eight Prizes, one each for eight lucky winners:
Prize #51
winner: Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresA Bundle that includes Whistlepig Creek Productions' latest fabric line called "Ink Blossoms" with RJR
Prize #52
winner: Sharon (Vroomans Quilts)
Prize #53
winner: Juanita (CatMama)
Missy Shay
Prize #55
Wintertime Frenzy (book)
Prize #58
winner: Connie (Freemotion by the River)
Prize #59
winner: Wont-to-be-a-quilter Indygo Junction One lucky winner will receive a prize bundle of a pattern and fabric for:
Holiday Purseonalities pattern (printed)
and a fabric pack of crossroads denim.
Prize #60
winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting) Leah Day Designs
This prize is open to participants from all over the world
A copy of "365 Free Motion Quilting Designs", by Leah Day (PDF copy)
Prize #61
winner: Tone's Hobby Krok
It was also fun to see such a variety of handmade projects, as well as many beautiful items made with fabric. You may recall the beautiful Christmas Tree earrings that Juanita (Catmama) made. While she doesn't have a blog, she has provided the tutorial to me which I will share with you this week.
An email will be sent to notify the winners and have them claim their prize (prizes), as appropriate. For prizes that are not claimed within 3 days will have new winners selected. If you see this announcement, before you receive my email to you, you can also email me
and include the prize# for any prize (or prizes) you won that you want to claim. If you won a physical item, please include your mailing info, as appropriate.
The total number of prizes were allocated to the monthly challenges, where winners were selected from each of the monthly events. As stated in the rules for this challenge,the more challenges you entered the more chances you get to win prizes.
Congratulations to all of the lucky winners:
| Sponsor(s) | Prize(s) |
|---|---|
| Hoffman California Fabrics |
This prize will be shipped compliments of SewCalGal, which will be open to US winners only..
Three Lucky winners will receive a bundle of Hoffman fabrics (one bundle per person). One of these bundles will be awarded during the April Linky Party and the other two will be awarded at the end of the monthly challenges, when all of the prizes will be awarded. Prize #1 |
| Fat Quarter Shop |
This prize is open to WW quilters.
One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop.
Prize #4
winner: Lisa Marie
|
| Timeless Treasures | This prize will be shipped compliments of SewCalGal, which will be open to US winners only. One lucky winner will receive a 30-piece fat quarter bundle of Dream Basic from Timeless Treasures. Prize #5 winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting) |
Martingale | These books will be shipped to the winner, postage compliments of SewCalGal. **US Only ***. One Lucky winner in the February Challenge will receive a copy of Kitchen Stitches. Prize #6 winner: Sharon ( Vroomans Quilts) Here Comes Winter Prize #7 winner: Lisa Marie |
| Geta's Quilting Studio |
This prize is open WW.
Geta's Quilting Studio has donated a copy of her new Hexie Star Pattern (PDF format) to one lucky winner.
Prize #8
winner: Beaquilter
|
Frivolous Necessity has donated two copies of her "Swirled Christmas Tree pattern (PDF format), one each two two lucky quilters anywhere in the world. Prize #9 winner: Connie (Freemotion by the River) Prize #10 winner: Lisa Marie | |
| Two Christmas theme table runner patterns (PDF format, one each for for two lucky quilters anywhere in the world. Enchanted Christmas Tree Table Runner 
Prize #11
winner: Sharon ( Vroomans Quilts)
Wonky Christmas Tree Table Runner
 winner: Raewyn (Love to Stitch) | |
A set of six Barn Quilt Minis. These are little 2x2-inch cuties to put on your Christmas tree, stuff in a stocking, give to a friend or keep for yourself. Prize #13 Winner: Denise | |
| Four lucky winners will win one of the following patterns: Prize #14 winner: Elaine (Summercrafter) | |
These prizes are open to quilters anywhere in the world.
Twenty Seven (27) patterns, all in digital format, have been donated for prizes. Two lucky winners for each pattern, as well as one lucky winner will receive a Grand Prize Bundle of all of these patterns:
Prize #22
winner: Lisa Marie
Prize #24
winner: Lisa Marie winner: Tone's Hobby Krok Prize #31 winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting) | |
| These prizes are open to WW winners. Four patterns, one each for Four different winners. PDF format. Snowflakes A Fallin Prize #35 winner: Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures Bundle Up Prize #36 winner: Patty (A Stitch In Time) Christmas Stitchery set (hand embroidery design) Prize #37 winner: Lisa Marie Winter Stitchery set (hand embroidery design) Prize #38 winner: Shari (Sunshine in the Attic) | |
| These prizes are open to US only winners. A complete kit and three copies of the following designs have been donated, one each for four winners. (printed copies) Bridget Bag winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting) Cappucino Bag  winner: Sharon (Vroomans Quilts) Santa Bag Pattern Prize #41 winner: Sandra (sandrascraftcorner) Santa Bag Kit (includes pattern, fabric, buckle) PLUS Pattern bundle winner: Beaquilter | |
| These prizes are open to US/Canada winners only. Two copies of four patterns, one each to eight winners. These are printed patterns that will be mailed to the 8 lucky winners. Winter Warmups Prize #43 winner: Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures Prize #44 winner: Juanita (CatMama) Cold Weather Friends Prize #45 winner: Kymberly (Peas in a Pod Creations) Prize #46 winner: Lisa Marie Festive Fellow Prize #47 winner: Kris (Meadowbrook) Prize #48 winner: Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures NOEL Prize #49 winner: Cheryl's Teapots 2 Quilting Prize #50 winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting) | |
| Whistlepig Creek Productions | These prizes are open to US only. Eight Prizes, one each for eight lucky winners: Prize #51 winner: Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresA Bundle that includes Whistlepig Creek Productions' latest fabric line called "Ink Blossoms" with RJR Prize #52 winner: Sharon (Vroomans Quilts)
Prize #53
winner: Missy Shay   Wintertime Frenzy (book)   winner: Connie (Freemotion by the River)  winner: Wont-to-be-a-quilter |
| Indygo Junction | One lucky winner will receive a prize bundle of a pattern and fabric for: Holiday Purseonalities pattern (printed) and a fabric pack of crossroads denim. Prize #60 winner: Kearstie (KB's Quilting) |
Leah Day Designs | This prize is open to participants from all over the world A copy of "365 Free Motion Quilting Designs", by Leah Day (PDF copy) winner: Tone's Hobby Krok |
This page will be updating throughout the year, providing links to the current challenges:
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