Monday, June 15, 2015

Let's Get Quilting - June 15, 2015 Editon


Good morning! It's a rainy Monday morning here in NYC and we think that it is the perfect weather for staying inside and doing a little quilting if you can. We are going to inspire you to do just that by hosting another Let's Get Quilting giveaway.

First, congratulations to Michele Timms. You are the winner of our Let's Get Quilting giveaway from June 8, 2015. Please contact us here to claim your prize.


This week we are giving away a bundle of Here Fishy Fishy by Heathere Mulder Peterson of Anka's Treasures. Let us know your what your favorite quilting notion is.



We visited Heather in her booth at Quilt Market recently. She shared her latest designs with us. Check out her video here. Enjoy!


Good luck!

 - HG
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80 comments:

  1. Vroomans' QuiltsJune 15, 2015 at 3:10 AM

    I love the extra long, fine, glass head pins.

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  2. Joan and KevinJune 15, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    Rotary Cutter!

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  3. Joan and KevinJune 15, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Rotary cutter!

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  4. KaHollyJune 15, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Cute fabrics! My favorite notion is my 28mm rotary cutter.

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  5. JoyceLMJune 15, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    My favorite notion is my Olfa ergonomic rotary cutter - love it! Thanks.

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  6. Lisa EnglandJune 15, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    It wasn't intended as a quilting notion, but I love my wooden wallpaper seam roller for flattening seams and for jobs where I might otherwise do finger pressing. Great for paper piecing!

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  7. ledamewoodJune 15, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Lately my favorite notion is the Edge Rotary cutter. I get a much longer life out of my blades with this tool.

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  8. Dana GaffneyJune 15, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    My favorite quilting notion is my little thread nippers, they're fast and save my fingers.

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  9. DebrafromMDJune 15, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Definitely the rotary cutter.

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  10. sherryberrybimJune 15, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    My rotary cutter is my favorite notion. I remember what it was like before in the stone age!

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  11. JanieJune 15, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    It has to be my rotary cutter. Thank you for the giveaways!

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  12. JanieJune 15, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    It has to be my rotary cutter. Thank you for the giveaways!

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  13. PamelaJune 15, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    I love my sharp pointed applique scissors. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  14. AnonymousJune 15, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    I don't know if this is a
    "notion" but I love my adhesive spray for making the quilt sandwich. I dislike pinning them. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  15. Cheryl HammondJune 15, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    I love my rotary cutter!

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  16. AnnmarieJune 15, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    I have a small sewing scissors with a curved tip blade. I think it is an embroidery scissors but I love it for cutting threads - it cuts them really short!

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  17. Mary HickeyJune 15, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    My walking foot is mine.

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  18. Anna brownJune 15, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    I love my stiletto............and my grandmas scissors...happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  19. JANETJune 15, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler. They are a team, and do not work as well separately, but together, will take you as far as you want to go!

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  20. Katy MJune 15, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    I couldn't be without my quilting rulers (and stitch ripper!)

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  21. LindahJune 15, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Love the 60 mms Olga rotary cutter!

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  22. LindahJune 15, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Love the 60 mm Olfa rotary cutter!

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  23. Christine SJune 15, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Clover glass head piecing pins :)

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  24. AnonymousJune 15, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    It has to be the rotary cutter!

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  25. DeeJune 15, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    Heather is an amazing designer and teacher love my thomble and rotary cutter

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  26. DeeJune 15, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Love Heather and love my thimble

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  27. Farm QuilterJune 15, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Rotary cutter - certainly makes cutting out quilts so much easier!

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  28. SeeAmySewJune 15, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    I would be lost without my 6"x 24" ruler.

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  29. Vicki HJune 15, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    My thread snips.

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  30. AnonymousJune 15, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    I do love a rotary cutter, but there is something so great about really sharp scisors!

    (logged into the giveaway thing as debbyg**** at yahoo dot com

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  31. MargoJune 15, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    My favorite notion....would be that purple thang! Loved it when it first came out and still love it today! onlydiamonds at hotmail dot com

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  32. scottyloverJune 15, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    My favorite notion is my 6" square up ruler. It helps all the "pieces" fit together nicely! :)
    Sandy A

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  33. DodyJune 15, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Seam ripper!

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  34. KarenJune 15, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    I love my rotary cutter (and mat of course)!

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  35. Kathy DavisJune 15, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    My favorite quilting notion is my Rotary Cutter.

    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  36. AnonymousJune 15, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    My rotary cutter and 6x24 ruler! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com

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  37. MargaretJune 15, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    I think my seam ripper is my favorite because it is always in my hand

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  38. VickiTJune 15, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    My most favorite notion is my Havel Ultra Pro Seam Ripper. I cannot do a thing without that nearby. I first bought one when I first got my Viking Embroidery Machine after a class at the dealer and using the teachers seam ripper. BEST seam ripper ever.

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  39. OhioLoriJune 15, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    My favorite quilting Notion HAS to be my Rotary Cutter! :)

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  40. StanleyBeagleJune 15, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    seam ripper!

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  41. BethJune 15, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    If I must pick only one--and wouldn't my grandmother think any one of my notions was a luxury?--I'd say my titanium rotary cutter. Love it.

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  42. JessicaJune 15, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Rotary cutter for sure!

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  43. AnonymousJune 15, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    I couldn't live without my seam ripper.

    sugar_lin2 at hotmail dot com

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  44. CeciliaJune 15, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    A rotating cutting mat. This is such a cute fabric collection. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  45. amyJune 15, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Clover wonder clips! So helpful when binding projects.

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  46. ReneaJune 15, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    My June Taylor ruler. Love it! Thanks for the cute giveaway.

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  47. SherryJune 15, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    My rotary cutter with a sharp blade in it. Of course I would need my rulers also.

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  48. NancyJune 16, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    My favorite is my seam ripper - I use it so often

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  49. Judy1522June 16, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    My favorite quilting notion will always be my rotary cutter.

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  50. UnknownJune 16, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    I don't know if I can call it my "favorite", but being a newbie, I have come to love my seam ripper. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  51. JoyJune 16, 2015 at 4:45 AM

    The Rotary Cutter :)

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  52. GranChrisJune 16, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    Definitely rotary cutter.

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  53. sisylyn2June 16, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    I really like the rotary cutter. I makes cutting so much easier
    Nancy
    gandn74@ymail.com

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  54. Debbie RogowskiJune 16, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    my little snippers, actually since the last quilt show I have about 8 pairs of them :)

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  55. BetsyJune 16, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    My seam ripper. Geez, I still make tons of mistakes

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  56. AnneJune 16, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    It's my seam ripper! A favorite sewing machine item is my machine lint brush!

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  57. Quilting TangentJune 16, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Small hook crochet hook. Yes, for quilting, it can do so much to help in quilting. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  58. KristyJune 16, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    My rotary cutter for sure! And I also really rely on my rulers!

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  59. KathyJune 16, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    got to be my rotary cutter - save so much time

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  60. Donna WJune 16, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I agree with most of the comments - my rotary cutter. But, I have(hate) to admit that my 2nd favorite is my seam ripper. Seems like it gets a good workout some days.

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  61. Jen BarnardJune 16, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    My favourite notion is my rotary cutter.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  62. RachelJune 16, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    I like the wonder clips for binding; no more pin pricks all the way to the finish line!

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  63. Mom CJune 16, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    The rotary cutter. I'm old enough I remember cutting out every piece of fabric with scissors and thank heavens for the rotary cutter. Speed and Accuracy in one fell swoop! Thanks.

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  64. Emily CJune 16, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    I love the clover clips.

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  65. SewDoUQuiltJune 16, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    Where would I be without a rotary cutter! jarvenpa1ne at gmail dot com

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  66. LeeJune 16, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    I love my Clover Clips! thanks!

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  67. mabearJune 16, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    I couldn't do without my rotary cutter.

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  68. Kathy E.June 16, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Besides my rotary cutter, I love my quilting rulers that help me cut straight lines and measure strips.

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  69. mlhummyJune 16, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    I think my favoeite quilting notion is my rotary cutter. Or possibly my clear rulers. Both are so useful. :)

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  70. Her IndoorsJune 17, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    My favourites are my rotary cutter, disappearing pen and bamboo creaser

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  71. SheilaJune 17, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    My favorite tool is my sewing machine , can't do much without it ;-) Thanks for the chance .

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  72. Kathy MacKieJune 17, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    For sure it's the Rotary Cutter.

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  73. Kathy MacKieJune 17, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    For sure the Rotary Cutter.

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  74. auschickJune 17, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    I love my omnigrid rulers!

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  75. FrederiqueJune 18, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    My favorite notion is both rotary and cutting mat!

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  76. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéJune 18, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    My sewing machine! Just love her!

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  77. JDJune 18, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    I love my very sharp seam ripper. Hate to use it but as long as it is sharp it makes the ripping task go so much faster.

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  78. Kim WhiteJune 19, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    Kim White
    My fav notion is .25 inch foot.

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  79. SandraJune 19, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    Would have to be the rotary cutter

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  80. UnknownJune 19, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I was gonna try to answer something different...but really, my rotary cutter is my absolute favorite.

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