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Today's the day! We are excited to participate in the Quilting Gallery Quilter's Blog Hop Giveaway!

Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways 

Here is our giveaway:

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We are giving away a copy of the October 2012 American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine, a copy of the September/October 2012 Quiltmaker magazine, and a Fabric Central fat quarter bundle which includes 6 fat quarters!

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will be open through 12:00 p.m. EST on Monday, September 3. Please make sure we have a way to contact you if you win!

To enter, leave me a comment about your favorite gift to make for people. I am behind on my Christmas crafting and need some suggestions for this year!

I would love it if you followed this blog, checked out CJ's Craft Corner on Etsy (we have some great fabric and scraps!), or liked CJ's Craft Corner on Facebook - but none of these are required or count for extra entries. 

Have fun entering and good luck!

Comments

Missy Shay said…
I am thinking of making mug rugs and sour dough bread for people for Christmas this year.
missysaprons@gmail.com
August 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Anonymous said…
How sweet! Lovely giveaway, thank you.

I like to make pouches...they're quick and easy to give. You can really make them in so many ways that it's very nice.

Have a great weekend!
August 25, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Laura said…
I love to make potholders as presents!
August 25, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Courtneysews said…
I love to make Christmas stockings. thanks for the chance to win!
August 25, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Cheryl said…
I like to make throw-sized rag quilts for people.
August 25, 2012 at 9:29 PM
Carrie P. said…
I have been making a pillow cover a month for my DIL for Christmas. I thought it would be fun for her to have something new to decorate with each month. thanks for the giveaway.
August 25, 2012 at 9:37 PM
Denise :) said…
I love "crafting for Christmas"! For my sisters, I'm making each one a quilted table runner and matching place mats. For SS teachers and church volunteers I'm giving them assorted jar gifts (brownies, cookies, hot cocoa, etc.). For dear friends, I'm making wreaths. Whew! I'd better get busy, huh?! I'm a new follower -- please come check out my blog, too! :)
August 25, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Lindsay said…
What a great giveaway!

Actually, I like to do food items, since the guys appreciate that, too. Sometimes I give away something special that I canned from our garden like salsa or hot mustard.
August 25, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Lynn M said…
Pellon crafts has a project has a Togo embroidery bag that I made. I love it! Also, there is a super useful pin cushion that wraps around your sewing machine, so I made one for me. I found it on Martha Stewart's website.
August 25, 2012 at 10:18 PM
WeaslerQuilts said…
It definitely depends on the person. My sister is always changing her decor and she loves when I make her pillow covers. They're easy to make, but they make such a huge difference in a room when you change them! :)
August 25, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Winona said…
I am a follower. I love to take my redwork projects and create mini wall quilts with them. I am a hand quilter so these are a fun fast way to create a gift.
August 25, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Karen O said…
I haven't made much for others. I made placemats last year, and have done the 'gift in a jar' thing in the past.
August 25, 2012 at 11:10 PM
JoyceLM said…
I bake a lot of cookies at Christmas to give away. Last year I also made pot holders & the previous year I made mug rugs. Thanks for the chance to win. I'm a follower by email.
August 25, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Connie Kresin Campbell said…
What a great giveaway! I like making table runners for gifts and also mug rugs!
August 25, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Ella said…
I love making pouches and putting goodies in them.
August 25, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Pat V. said…
I love to make table runners as gifts, especially ones with holiday fabric. They look like you spent a lot of time, even if you didn't!
August 25, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Rhonda D. said…
I like to make fabric postcards.
Thanks for the chance to win!

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 26, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Catskill Quilter said…
I love to make people potholders for gifts!
August 26, 2012 at 12:53 AM
Dee said…
I like to make kitchen towels - a little woven fabric and a boarder print and voila - new kitchen towels!
August 26, 2012 at 1:12 AM
Tanya said…
I make home made lollipops for neighbors. This year my husband and I are making lap sized quilts for our siblings.
August 26, 2012 at 1:23 AM
Amy said…
This year, I am making pot holders quilts and afghans for Christmas. Thanks for the great giveaway!
August 26, 2012 at 1:58 AM
Jennie Bobbins said…
I like to make food related items, candy, fresh baked goodies, etc.
August 26, 2012 at 4:57 AM
Gwen said…
Wow! Lots of people seem to make potholders-- and I do too! :-) They're quick to put together and so useful-- and you can never have too many! :-) Thank you for the chance to win-- giveaways are such fun-- and Blog Hops too!! :-)
August 26, 2012 at 8:42 AM
Betsy said…
 Thank you for the chance to win such a great prize. I like making embroidered seasonal kitchen towels. Such fun.



 
August 26, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Needled Mom said…
I love making small gifts - mug rugs, pincushions, etc.
August 26, 2012 at 9:12 AM
giddy99 said…
My fave gift to make this year are travel accessories, ESPECIALLY those "hot pad" bags for curling or flat irons. Gals love those!
August 26, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Betty said…
Table runners and pot holders are my favorite to make for quick gifts.
August 26, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Alison V. said…
I like to make baked goods for people but I have recently made two sets of quilted coasters for gifts as well!
August 26, 2012 at 12:16 PM
StephanieC said…
I love making rice packs and purses for gifts! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
August 26, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Mommarock said…
I like to make gift baskets, with Christmas ornaments, make a mixes, family favorite cookies already made and then share the recipes for those cookies and candies because they are always so yummy!
August 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Lori said…
I like to make tablerunners.
August 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM
barbara woods said…
i am making quilts for all 6 of my kids
August 26, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Joyce Carter said…
My favorite gifts to make for Christmas are candle mats and pot holders. Thanks for a chance to win.
August 26, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Darlington Delights said…
Thank you for the generous giveaway. I found you through the hop and I am a new follower. I look forward to your great posts. As for gifts...this year I'm making placemats, pot holders, etc....practical items for the kitchen.
August 26, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Amy said…
I sew most often for children so I enjoy making small toys and clothes!
August 26, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Samantha said…
This year I'm making tons of Granny Square blocks in different fabrics. With Jelly Rolls they go super fast if you strip piece them. When I have stacks and stacks of them I'll start putting them into tops of different sizes and then doing a simple meander quilting pattern. I'm thinking I can have at least 10 quilts ready for gifting by end of December. I love strip piecing, such a time saver and I just love the way the Granny Block quilts look when they are done. :D

Thanks for a chance at this fabric! Bet you can guess what I'll do with it if I win! :D
August 26, 2012 at 3:36 PM
supersara20 said…
I am making pot holders this year.
August 26, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Lori said…
I love to make lap quilts! If they have pets I like to make little pet beds too
August 26, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Marsha said…
Table runners and matching napkins make a fabulous present. I'm thinking potholders and pouches for this year.
August 26, 2012 at 6:20 PM
aerialkabuki said…
I make cookies mostly, but I will try making quilts soon.
August 26, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Lisa England said…
My favorite gift to make and give is lap quilts. But when I'm in a time crunch I do tablerunners or tote bags.
August 26, 2012 at 7:43 PM
MaryBeth said…
I love making small quilts - baby quilts, little wall hanging, doll quilts. Love them all. Thanks for the chance to win your yummy giveaway.
August 26, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Brenda said…
I think this year I will make mug rugs and maybe even include a mug with a pkg. of hot cocoa in it!
August 26, 2012 at 8:40 PM
ThreadCatcher said…
I like to make drawstring pouches filled with goodies the recipient will enjoy. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
August 26, 2012 at 8:42 PM
Lisa Cox said…
I'm a newbie to quilting so haven't made gifts other than a lap quilt yet. But I'm thinking some mug rugs and pot holders need to go on my list of things to make.
August 26, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Lori said…
I love making clothes for my great neices and great nephews.
quilting[dash]lady[at]comcast[dot]net
August 26, 2012 at 9:13 PM
BizyStitches said…
I like to make table runners or some kind of gift bags to give away. I love the bundle you put together for the give away. I hope they find their way to my house.
August 26, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Lyn said…
Thanks so much for the giveaway. I like to make rug mugs. so fun.
August 26, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Farm Quilter said…
I like to make quilts as gifts. If all goes according to plan, I'll be gifting 10 for Christmas this year. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! I am following you and likes you on facebook!
August 26, 2012 at 10:31 PM
Karen said…
Favorite gift to make is a zippered cosmetic bag. Can be used for so many different things.
August 26, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Judy B said…
I like to collect small baskets and put in napkins i make to match their decor. I also add some jam and cookies. Thank you for the great giveaway.
August 27, 2012 at 12:39 AM
Kelli Fannin Quilts said…
Thanks so much for the chance to win. I am a follower of yours. I love to make quilts the most, but as gifts they are very time consuming. :/
August 27, 2012 at 1:19 AM
Jo said…
I alwys tend to make kitchen gifts for my friends.
August 27, 2012 at 2:40 AM
Julie said…
I am a follower. Thank you for a great giveaway.
August 27, 2012 at 7:54 AM
Becky said…
Dear hubby and I mix up many different types of dried beans, andpackage them with our soup recipe. I also like to make cloth bags for special friends. Take care!
August 27, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Sowing Stitches said…
For children I like making sets of dress up clothes or doll clothes.

sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com
August 27, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Anonymous said…
Last year for Christmas everyone got a lap blanket, but I am thinking this year potholders, maybe those they will use lol.

Thank you for the chance to win! Good luck to everyone who is entering also!
August 27, 2012 at 11:19 AM
juliehallfeldhaus said…
I like to make baby quilts and aprons. Thanks for the chance to win.
August 27, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Vesuviusmama said…
I love making quilts for people, but they take so long! Small gifts for friends with small children include Crayon Rolls and stocking stuffers for everyone are travel tissue covers. Thanks for the chance to win!
August 27, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Tiffany said…
If I can, I love to make quilts. But for something a little quicker, I make a lot of burp rags. I think I am going to learn how to make hot pads next. :)
August 27, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Ali said…
Thank you! This is my first year quilting so I'm not sure, I'm making a mish mash of different things for different people. However sewn catnip toys are ALWAYS on my list for everybody, since I don't think I know a single person without at least one cat!
August 27, 2012 at 1:59 PM
Anonymous said…
Potholders, coasters, placemats and mug rugs. It's easy to tailor these to the people who receive them.
August 27, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Hilachas said…
My favorite gift to make is a table topper or a mug rug. Both sew up so fast and are so useful too. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
August 27, 2012 at 4:55 PM
Joanne Lendaro said…
Favorite quick gift is a table runner or topper! Holiday themes are always loved.

thanks for the fun!!
August 27, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Vicki W said…
This year I am making tote bags for Christmas gifts. They will each have some homemade jam in them.
August 27, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Emily C said…
I am currently working on christmas stars. They got great on presents and on the tree.
August 27, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Richard Healey said…
I am new to quilting but this year I am going to make 12 day wall hangings for all my friends.
August 27, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Angela Smith said…
I am making a few quilts for family members, I plan to make one for everyone..lots of work.
August 27, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Denny1600 said…
I like to make pillowcases. Colors and prints. Pincushions, needlecases, shirts. Fun!
August 27, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Kathy H said…
My favorite things to make for gifts are pillowcases. They are fun and everyone likes them. I can usually find great novelty fabrics that go with seasons, holidays, hobbies etc.
August 27, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Kathy said…
I love making baby quilts. Plus New moms are always so appreciative!!!
August 27, 2012 at 11:22 PM
Lisa C in GA. said…
Pillows! EVERYONE likes a pillow, lol.
August 27, 2012 at 11:28 PM
Debra Lee said…
I love making baby quilts!
August 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Shannon said…
Wonderful give away. This year I am making a stack of wooden blocks with "Merry Christmas" on it.
August 27, 2012 at 11:37 PM
barb said…
When i had fabric, i would make lap throws and baby quilts to give to our local hospital babscorbitt@gmail.com
August 28, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Jessica said…
I love to make personalized mug rugs for people :)
August 28, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Jeanne said…
I like to make pillows for gifts to giveaway at Christmas. Thanks for the great giveaway!!
August 28, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Nanbon44 said…
my daughter and I make gift baskets for friends and co workers each year, and for mailman, hairdresser, and ladies at the market, and teachers and neighbors we make gift mugs... we sew mug rugs, add coffee,tea, or coco packets with some mint candies and wrap in tulle... the baskets are filled with bath items we make...
August 28, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Shannon said…
Sweet giveaway! My favorite gifts to make are personalized tree ornaments!
August 28, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Cherise said…
I like making pillows. Thanks for the chance! Have a Nice Day! :)
August 28, 2012 at 5:17 PM
enbartlett said…
For kids I like to make felt food.
August 28, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Cassandra said…
My favorite gift thus far was a Christmas table runner I made last year. It was so much fun to put together, I loved the final product, and the person I made it for really enjoyed receiving it. It was an all around success!

Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
August 28, 2012 at 7:16 PM
SIMPLESEW said…
I love to cross-stitch, but this yr I am making xmas skirts for my kids
August 28, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Tamie said…
I really want to make some zipper pouches for Christmas gifts this year. I think anyone could use one. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
August 28, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Jocelyn said…
Making table runners is my all time favorite gift, for Christmas or any other occasion. Thanks for the great giveaway!
August 28, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Debbie said…
Varies with the person or type of gift. Pillows, pillow cases, baked goods....
August 28, 2012 at 11:15 PM
Anonymous said…
My very favorite thing to give people is a quilt! It's like giving them a bit of my love that they can wrap up in. As for quicker gifts, I made a dozen of the Snap Happy wallets recently as party favors and everyone loved them. I'm thinking of making them for my girls to give to friends this Christmas.
August 28, 2012 at 11:40 PM
Kathy said…
I love making lavender sachets. winterwrens at gmail dot com
August 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Marcia W. said…
We like to make small loaf cakes and breads to give, along with spiced nuts and other special treats. For family, someone usually gets a lap quilt. This year I'm giving two grandnieces a dollie quilt each - just for play.
August 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM
joyce said…
My favorite gift is reversible aprons Nancy Zieman-
August 29, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Tricia said…
Humm I'm thinking that this year I am making a big box of assorted cookies for the few people I do them for. And If I can really squeak the super tight budget; some possible matching oven mitt & handtowels for my daughters. If I can find some big enough scraps to work with.

Thank You for the wonderful give away. Fall is so my favorite season and love to win.
August 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Peggy said…
I like to make mug rugs as Christmas presents.
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
August 29, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Laura said…
Lots of great suggestions! I have made scarves for my sisters (from a free pattern on Amy Butler's site), potholders and embellished kitchen towels. I also like to give homemade jam and cookie dough. Thanks!
August 29, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Anonymous said…
I just made some darling ruffled kitchen towels, hotpads and an apron for a gift!
August 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM
msmargie2 said…
It depends on the person as to what I make for them. Mom got embroidered dish towels one year, our daughter got a table runner with matching coasters.Our son got a raggety jean quilt and my husband got a tie quilt. Neighbors get a cookie tray or homemade salsa from the summers tomatoes with tortilla chips. Teachers get hand pieced book covers or ipad covers.I've also made little Christmas stockings just big enough to hold a gift card to the book store. I hope this helps you. Your giveaway is wonderful , there will be one happy quilter ! msmargie2@gmail.coom
August 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM
PJ said…
I like to make little embroidered bags as gifts. I used to send fresh warm bread with a bread cloth if I can.
August 30, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Unknown said…
My favorite gift is baking breads and cookies and wrapping them up good in colored plastic wrap and putting them in either a basket that has been decorated to match their decor or a decorated tin.
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August 30, 2012 at 1:14 PM
Lisa said…
I love making tote bags as gifts. They are fun & relatively quick to make. Plus you can never have too many bags! :)
August 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Judi said…
I like making different things for different people, based on their likes rather than just making one type of thing for everyone. I get a lot of inspiration from Pinterest and keep a board just for Christmas gift ideas. I especially like giving cookies and goodies. My husband's employer always gives us goodies for Christmas, and one year gave them in a homemade stocking, which was adorable.
August 30, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Mom C said…
I like to do bottled stuff for neighbor gifts like jelly, salsa or weird stuff. Thanks.
August 30, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Melanie said…
I usually end up either painting them an animal rock or baking something (usually cookies).
August 30, 2012 at 10:43 PM
Deb said…
First thought I always have is "do I have time to make a quilt?" But then i usually settle for a table runner.
August 30, 2012 at 11:30 PM
apple blossom said…
dish towel hangers for oven doors


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August 31, 2012 at 12:16 AM
Sewgirl said…
I have been making hand towels on my embroidery machine as gifts tucked in with some food item .
August 31, 2012 at 12:29 AM
Anonymous said…
A special occasion tablerunner is a quick gift - and it doesn't have to be for Christmas. Make a Thanksgiving, Easter or birthday tablerunner, which will be greatly appreciated both at Christmas gift time and another time during the year.
August 31, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Stray Stitches (Linda G) said…
I like creating table toppers or table runners for gifts. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your wonderful giveaway!
August 31, 2012 at 10:33 AM
DanaK ~ WaterPenny said…
I'll be making coasters and some bunting.
August 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM
OhioLori said…
We usually make some Home-baked Goodie's & Caramel Corn as gifts. Always make Grandkiddo's new Flannel jamma's, and crochet Dishcloth's for giving, or fleece throws,

Thanks for chance to win your Drawing! :)
August 31, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Loris said…
My latest favorites have been table runners :-) Thanks for the sweet giveaway!
August 31, 2012 at 3:56 PM
Kate Brown said…
I like mug rugs and potholders for gift giving.
August 31, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Laura Ann said…
Depends on the person.. I love making mug rugs for people who aren't crafters or quilters :) Knitting needle holders for family who loves to knit but need to wrangle in their needles (like my mother in law)
August 31, 2012 at 9:27 PM
Judy1522 said…
One of my favorite gifts I make for people is to buy plain flower sack towels and embroider them. I love the towels as they are so big and are great for hand drying glassware.
September 1, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Marsha said…
I like to make things for our kitchens, potholder, place mats, hand/dishtowels and scrubbers and give them with good smelling liquid hand soaps that I purchase.
September 1, 2012 at 4:05 PM
bohemiannie! art said…
My favorite thing to make for a gift has been a journal cover...but everyone I know now has one I think...so I need to come up with something new too!
September 1, 2012 at 4:19 PM
free indeed said…
Well, I've made over 100 quilts for babies over the years I'm sure! I would love to make runners for gifts, but have only tried one. Did a table topper too. THose would be my next choice if it isn't a baby!
September 1, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Nancy said…
Thanks for participating in the blog hop and giveaway. I usually make bread or cookies, sometimes an item of clothing that I know one of my daughters needs, but nothing very creative. It looks like you're getting lots of good suggestions, though.
September 1, 2012 at 8:24 PM
Karen said…
What a lovely giveaway! I love making large tote bags as gifts. Who doesn't love a big ol' bag? Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!
September 2, 2012 at 12:25 AM
Goldogmom said…
I like to make zippered pouches, napkins, and mugrugs for sewing projects and baking treats too.

thanks for the chance to win the lovely fabric and magazines.

michelle
September 2, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Mike Pearson said…
I like making quilts for gifts for people.
September 2, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Malinda said…
I like to make small bags with either snap (measuring tape) or zipper tops, custom embellishments and straps. They are quick, easy to make and you can't have too many. There are lots of tutorials online to make these little beauties.
September 2, 2012 at 6:32 PM
Dora, the Quilter said…
My favorite things to make for Christmas for my far flung collections of friends is a fabric ornament that's flat enough to stick inside a Christmas card. They vary from year to year--and, admittedly, some years are so hectic that they don't get made.
I started doing this because one of my favorite holiday activities is decorating my trees with ornaments from friends that bring back all kinds of wonderful memories.
September 2, 2012 at 7:49 PM
Karen O said…
I am hoping to make wall hangings for some of my gifts this year. Love your giveaway and love your shop.
September 2, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Sue said…
This is my placemat Christmas. I am making some that are holiday ones and others that are for year round use.
September 2, 2012 at 10:12 PM
Karrie said…
I haven't really made anything for people lately, but I think a new stocking would be cool. Or maybe Christmas placemats or mugrugs? Those are cute gifts to bring out every year to remember.
September 3, 2012 at 1:46 AM
Lee said…
I love to give hand towels or kitchen towels that I have added a sewn/quilted border to or appliqued. Also pot holders and hot pads are good ideas too! thank you!
September 3, 2012 at 7:45 AM
Donna said…
My go-to gift of late is a kitchen towel with a machine embroidered design or a quilted monogrammed keychain/credit card holder.
September 3, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Maria Kievit said…
Love those magazines. Subscribe to at least one of them on a regular basis. Thanks for the giveaway.
September 3, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Debby said…
I love making lap quilts for family, can never make too many!! thanks for the opportunity
September 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Anonymous said…
crayon rolls or small bags for all my nieces and nephew!!
September 3, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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