Monday, September 15, 2014

Happy Monday Jill Finley Style


Thanks for all participating in our "Countdown To The Holidays" Event! We also received several entries for the Kim Diehl Contest already. We'll be showing them off in future posts. Make sure that you send a photograph of your finished "Simple Whatnots" Club project to enter to win. We have expanded the giveaways and all you have to do is follow the Rafflecopter widget to enter. Simple.

The winner of Kim Diehl's bundle from last week's contest is:
Anne said...


My favorite is 6316-30. I'm a follower of this blog and a Facebook "liker". :)
September 9, 2014 at 7:13 PM 
Please send your contact information here. Congratulations!


We have received several entries for the Kim Diehl "Simple Whatnots" Club Contest. Keep the entries coming. It has been fun seeing all of the finished projects. Details for the contest here and stayed tuned to see some of the entries. We'll be featuring them in upcoming posts.


Today we are giving away a bundle of "Believe" by Shelly Comiskey. This collection will definitely put you in the spirit of holiday sewing.

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Our featured designer this week is Jill Finley of Jillily Studio. She designs delightfully fun applique quilts that include beautiful flowers and bicycles! Her latest fabric collections, Park Drive and Jams & Jellies Basics, are in stores now.


We love her "Weekender" quilt. Jill loves the combination of red and black.





In addition to designing fabric and patterns, she just launched the Jillily Studio Sweet Shops Program. These stores that carry Jill's products will bear this logo on their doors or by their registers. It means that the stores carry my fabric, patterns, and notions. [Contact Jill for more information.]

Head over to Jill's blog. She has some more inspiring photographs and a giveaway for her Jams & Jellies collection. Good luck!

-HG


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74 comments:

  1. LindaSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:54 PM

    I am working on quilts for my Grandkids for Christmas.

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  2. scottyloverSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    I haven't figured out exactly what I want to make this year for gifts. Last year I did snap sack quilts. I think this year might be potholders and oven mitts. I haven't ever made any of those, so it should be fun to try! Oh, and I hope to make candy to go with the presents.

    Sandy A

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  3. Rina MasonSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    I'm working on a quilt for my niece and a wall hanging for my sister. Also making pillowcases for kids who will be in the hospital during Christmas.

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  4. Angelia LanouetteSeptember 15, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    Gorgeous fabric! I have plans to sew some pillows, mug rugs, and pouches for Christmas gifts. I think I better get started. :)

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  5. JoannaSeptember 15, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    Although I've been making two Christmas quilts in qal's this year, I haven't decided what to make as gifts. I'm sure I'll be inspired, usually at the last minute.

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  6. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsSeptember 16, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Love Jill's fabrics! I am trying to make quilts for under the tree this year. :)

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  7. GranChrisSeptember 16, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    I think my Christmas sewing will be simple this year potholders, moppines, placemats, kindle-ipad covers, coin purses, towels. Easy items like these. It's still 95 here, who can sew for Christmas?

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  8. GranChrisSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    I think my Christmas sewing will be simple this year potholders, moppines, placemats, kindle-ipad covers, coin purses, towels. Easy items like these. It's still 95 here, who can sew for Christmas?

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  9. CammiSeptember 16, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Ok I have not started any Christmas projects yet! Right now. I am working on Halloween and Thanksgiving wall hanging and table runners. Would love to win this gorgeous fabric bundle!

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  10. KaHollySeptember 16, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Oh, such inspiration! I'm making holiday wall hangings, incorporating a little embroidery, applique, and patchwork.

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  11. Lisa EnglandSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    I'm making lots of lap quilts to give as Christmas gifts. I'll also make some smaller things like table runners, tote bags and pouches to have on hand for hostess gifts and the like.

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  12. ReneaSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    I am planning to make lots of purses and bags for Christmas gifts. Right now I am in the process of cutting the fabrics. Thanks for the cute fabric giveaway.

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  13. Dee DSeptember 16, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    I plan to make some mug rugs and placemats for gifts this year.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I am going to be making purses and bags and also table toppers for Christmas.

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  15. SarahSeptember 16, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Right now I am making shark pencil cases, a table runner, and placemats. sarah@forrussia.org

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  16. GillSeptember 16, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    I'm making aprons!!

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  17. JanieSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Love the Christmas bundle. I would make placemats, and a wall hanging. Thanks for the chance.

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  18. MargaretSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    I am making table runners and placemats for all my grand children

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    I am making two flannel rag quilts for my nieces for Christmas. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  20. UnknownSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    I LOVE this Christmas bundle - christmas fabrics are my absolute favorite! I would probably make a wall hanging and maybe a table runner with coordinating placemats. Thank you for the chance to win :)

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  21. Quilting TangentSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    I'm not working on any quilting gifts.

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  22. Quilting TangentSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    I'm not working on any quilting holiday gifts. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  23. Sandy DSeptember 16, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    I have finished a snowman runner for a gift and I am started on a second. I am also working on the Sweet Scandinavian quilt by This'nThat but that quilt is for ME.

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  24. Anna brownSeptember 16, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    ANNA. BROWN. LUTZ. I am making snow men wall hangings for my brothers.....And a wister pumpkin........happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  25. AllisonSeptember 16, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    starting with a quilt for my aunt. not sure where things will go from there!
    allisonpogany@gmail.com

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    HI,such a neat giveaway!
    I'm working on a new tree skirt+more tree ornaments. Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  27. Diane HSeptember 16, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    I am currently making quilted cards for the holidays.

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  28. janiceSeptember 16, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Cute Believe fabrics. Love the fat little red bird!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    I'm going to make some Christmas kitchen decorations such as placemats, curtains and such. For Christmas giving I'm making potholders, casserole carriers, keychains and a quilt thanks and I would love to win this.

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  30. Judy1522September 16, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    I am not working on any Christmas projects yet but hope to make some pot holders and a table runner or two for gifts.

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  31. KristySeptember 16, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I'm sewing lots of new stockings right now! :) Thanks for the chance at this fun bundle to help with that!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 16, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    I will be making some Christmas Stockings.
    Kathy Davis
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  33. SuperMomNoCapeSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    What great fabrics in that bundle. Thanks for the chance to win. Usually I've already started Christmas gifts by this time of year but I'm still trying to figure out what to make for gifts this Christmas.

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    I just love the Santas in the Believe collection. I would definitely make a wall hanging with that.
    Thank you.
    Stephanie S.

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  35. BetsySeptember 16, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    I am working in seasonal kitchen towels for Christmas and table toppers

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  36. janiceSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    I love to win the bundle of fabric. So cute!

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  37. LibMarySeptember 16, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I am getting my grand kids involved in making home made presents this Christmas season.

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  38. UnknownSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    I am making a soft nativity set for my twin boys.

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  39. JANETSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    I am making a quilt for my long time BFF who lives in another state. She moved years ago, but we still talk once a week and it is almost as if she never left, (except I don't get to see her.)

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  40. Joyce CarterSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    I will be making some bags for the girls in the family. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  41. SallieSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    pillowcases.

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  42. VickieSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    I hope to make some flannel baby blankets and bibs for my new great nephew! Lots of snowman table runners! Really too many ideas in my head right now! I just hope I can get some of it done!

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  43. KatieQSeptember 16, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    Some family members have requested Christmas table runners so that's what I'll be making.

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  44. LeeSeptember 16, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    I am making new holiday stockings for my family as a surprise!

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  45. Vicki HSeptember 16, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    I want to make zipper pouches for my sisters and daughters. I don't have a clue what to do for the men.

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  46. sherrySeptember 16, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    i am making some pot holders to go with the yummy things i canned like apple pie filling

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  47. CindySeptember 16, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    I'm making my granddaughter a snowman quilt for her bed, a queen sized quilt for my son, and hopefully a quilt for my husband and something for my other son. Whew, hope I can finish all that!

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  48. Farm QuilterSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    I am making quilts for Christmas!!

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  49. jackieroSeptember 16, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    I will enjoy making holiday pillowcases with these fabrics for my small grandson :)

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  50. Barb NeiwertSeptember 16, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Truth be told, I am not really working on anything yet in the gift-giving department. Except I'm making a Christmas tree skirt for our family - guess that's a gift to ourselves!

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  51. MamaLovesFabricSeptember 16, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    I am working on a matching quilt for my daughter.

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  52. Joan H.September 16, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    I am making some mug rugs , pot holders and some lap quilts.

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  53. OhioLoriSeptember 16, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    I am working on two hand appliqued Wall-hangings for Christmas gifts, and always make new Jammie's for Kiddo's & now Grankiddo's...so have started on grown-up Kiddo's pairs now! lol

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  54. Vroomans' QuiltsSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    I have been working on gifts each month of the year (large family), that way I can relax come December.

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  55. JudyCinNCSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Since I do not "twitter", "facebook", or "instagram", I will leave a blog comment here. I LOVE the Jill Finley Argyle quilt patter and would love to win her fabric. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Judy C in NC

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  56. kboSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    I'm currently preparing my projects by shopping. I usually give sweet treats with sewn kitchen helpers (pot holders, tea towels, aprons...)

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  57. Jen BarnardSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    I'm not really sure, maybe a wall hanging for my mum.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  58. Ella and NestaSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I'm finishing a quilt for a very good friend. Maybe I'll make a small version for her beautiful baby too!

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  59. KathySeptember 17, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    love love love christmas fabrics

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  60. UnknownSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    I'm just finishing up a quilt for a wedding gift and then on to Christmas project. This fabric would sure inspire me.

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  61. UnknownSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Love your Xmas bundle! Stocking for the kids this year? Wouldn't that be beautiful!?

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  62. Mary AnnSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    Lovely Christmas fabric and I am making a Christmas ornament quilt and I could use a few more fabrics

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  63. Mom CSeptember 18, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    I've been thinking very hard about a quilt for my DIL. She's had fabric for at least 5 years but can't decide on a pattern. So I think I'll just make one I like so she can have something until she finally decides. And I make nearly pairs of pjs for the family's Christmas eve pj parade. Last year several of my granddaughters wanted to help, that was fun.

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  64. Cheryl @ Simply ShoeboxesSeptember 18, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    Right now I am working on sewing dresses and aprons for kids in crisis for Christmas -- my favorite gifts to give to special people.

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    I love sewing for Christmas and want to make some Santa ornaments to give to my family.
    wlinda_ca (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  66. HavplentySeptember 18, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    I am working on quilts for family members. 18 down and many more to go.

    tushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  67. RosaSeptember 18, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    I have severalprojects but right now I`m working on my Dear Jane blocks and one if my goal is :I`d love to finish sew almost three borders before New Year!

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  68. Jeanne GwinSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    Working on quilts for Christmas gifts. One of my fav things to do.

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  69. JessicaSeptember 18, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    I am making place mats for my mom.

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  70. pippiroseSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:22 AM

    I am making a tree skirt this year, and a stocking for my baby grand-daughter.

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  71. UnknownSeptember 19, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    I'd make a quilt for my great grand daughter. They cute Santa and bird will keep her believing for a long time to come.

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  72. HelenSeptember 19, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    I am planning a table runner and an apron to give as gifts for Christmas. Next year maybe I'll get started earlier?

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  73. SewCalGalSeptember 19, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Lovely Christmas bundle. I think I'd turn it into a lap quilt, but it would also look lovely as a table topper or wall hanging. Oh, how I love Christmas!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  74. Bev DeanSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful fabric! I have been making "mug rugs" for the church fair and pillow cases for the Crickets Corner group.

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