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August Giveaway

August 13, 2014July 29, 2020 79 comments

WeddingQuiltBack in July I shared a couple of pictures of my son and daughter in law’s wedding quilt. It really is just so beautiful (if I do say so myself!) Though it was started 2 years ago, before their wedding, it got put away for most of the last 2 years.

I pulled it out a couple of times, planned some of the flowers and then promptly put it away again as other projects demanded attention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So, when I decided in May that it must be done and brought to CT in July, I was really under the gun.
t186_667aa7d2a39f743d77c3562375c0ed8cAt Quilt Market, while Elizabeth and I were looking for our notion for the Notion Commotion Blog Hop, I came across a Fabric Folding Pen at the Clover booth.

The woman demonstrating it made it look so easy and so helpful. So I decided to see if it was really was helpful!

 

 

 

I had a lot of flowers to appliqué. And given that I had less than 2 months to add the borders, make the flowers, appliqué them, get it quilted….. I was looking for anything to make the process go smoothly and easily.

DSCN1436For the appliqué,  first I drew and cut my flower shapes out of freezer paper. Then I ironed the freezer paper to the fabric and roughly cut the fabric about 3/16″ bigger than the paper template.

Then it was off to the ironing board.

I tried three methods.

 

 

 

For some of the flowers, I ironed the fabric around the template, removed the paper and pinned the flower piece to the quilt.

For others, I used fabric glue to help the fabric stay down.

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Then I tried running the fabric folding pen on the fabric around the edge of the paper and then ironing the fabric.

What I found was the pieces I made using the Fabric Folding Pen stayed pressed better than those without anything. The glued ones stayed too, but it was harder to remove the paper.

 

 

 

DSCN1443This was the piece without anything.

See how the edges are unfolding  already?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DSCN1441This was the piece with the Fabric Folding Pen.

It stayed nice and flat even after I removed the paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DSCN1438The pen comes with this liquid, and you add just a few drops to the barrel of the pen and then fill with water. The package says the resulting solution makes the fabric pliable and easy to fold.

True!

 

Want to try it?

I have 2 Fabric Folding Pens to give away.

 

 

 

Leave a comment below and you will be entered in the drawing for a chance to win one of these pens.

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As a bonus, if we get up over 400 Likes on Facebook, I will also give away some other goodies. But those are a surprise. We have to wait and see if it happens.

So tell your friends to come here and to like us on FB too!

Giveaway closes Sunday August 17th at 9pm my time.

OK- off to do some more sewing… I love my job!

happy quilting,

Kate

 

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79 comments

  1. Bonnie Dwyer says:
    August 17, 2014 at 9:58 am

    This looks like a fabulous tool! Thanks for making me aware of it.

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  2. Deborah DeBerry says:
    August 16, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    I have been gathering supplies to begin learning or relearning applique. This makes it look easier to handle individual pieces. Love the opportunity to win one. Thanks.

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  3. Betty Woodlee says:
    August 16, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    I already receive your newsletter.

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  4. Betty Woodlee says:
    August 16, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    I liked Seams Like a Dream Quilting Design on FB.

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  5. Elaine McMichael says:
    August 16, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    I would love one of these! I have several appliqué quilt patterns that I want to do & since I am slowly widening my knowledge with quilts this would be fabulous! I just started paper pricing today & that was a serious adventure…
    Thanks!
    Elaine

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  6. Chris says:
    August 16, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    This looks like a perfect tool to use for applique. I follow you on Facebook , I receive you newsletter and tonight I signed up for the blog.

    Reply
  7. Tami Chaulk says:
    August 16, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    I would love to win one of your folding pens. I love the look of so many applique patterns I see, but I’m afraid to try them. With your folding pen I think I’d be willing to give it a try!

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  8. Tami Chaulk says:
    August 16, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I’m following you are Pinterest.

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  9. Tami Chaulk says:
    August 16, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I like Seams Like a Dream Quilt Designs of Facebook.

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  10. Tami Chaulk says:
    August 16, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    I already subscribe to you newsletter.

    Reply
  11. Vaughn Grant says:
    August 16, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I have always wanted to try applkique, but am sort of a chicken to try new things.
    Maybe this is the answer!!

    Reply
  12. Cecilia says:
    August 16, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I like you on Facebook, too. 🙂

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  13. Cecilia says:
    August 16, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I already receive your newsletter.

    Reply
  14. Cecilia says:
    August 16, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    This pen looks great! I would love to try it. Thanks for the giveaway and I love your wedding quilt.

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  15. Lisa Marie says:
    August 16, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I get your newsletter.

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  16. Lisa Marie says:
    August 16, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Wow, that sounds like a really helpful notion! I would love to give this pen a try, thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  17. Diane S says:
    August 16, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    And follow you on Pinterest.

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  18. Diane S says:
    August 16, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I already get your newsletter.

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  19. Diane S says:
    August 16, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    These look interesting. I just might try them. Clover has several products I couldn’t sew without. Your wedding quilt is beautiful.

    Reply
  20. Janet Frank says:
    August 16, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Forgot to mention I follow on Pinterest….fingers crossed!

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  21. Vicki H says:
    August 16, 2014 at 11:06 am

    I am following you on Pinterest. Thanks for all the chances to win.

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  22. Vicki H says:
    August 16, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I just like you on facebook. I think you will make it to 400 in no time.

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  23. Vicki H says:
    August 16, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I already receive the newsletter. Thanks for the chance

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  24. Sandy K says:
    August 16, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I would love to have the pen added to my notions and besides I could use all the help I can get.

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  25. Vicki H says:
    August 16, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Applique is on my list to try. I would love to see if the pen would help me. Thanks

    Reply
  26. Anita says:
    August 16, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I already get the newsletter.

    Reply
  27. Anita says:
    August 16, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I would love to try the fabric folding pen!
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  28. Linda Webster says:
    August 16, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I already subscribe to your newsletter.

    Reply
  29. Linda Webster says:
    August 16, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I already like you on Facebook

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  30. Linda Webster says:
    August 16, 2014 at 10:11 am

    What a great idea – a fabriic folding pen. Applique is my favourite quilting technique and the pen would come in very handy.

    Reply
  31. Susan the farm quilter says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:50 am

    I receive your newsletter 🙂

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  32. Susan the farm quilter says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Farm Quilting follows you on Facebook.

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  33. Karen Martin says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:50 am

    I follow on Pinterest.

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  34. Susan the farm quilter says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Farm Quilting follows you on Pinterest.

    Reply
  35. Susan the farm quilter says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:48 am

    As a novice to applique, this would really be a fabulous help! Thank you!!

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  36. Karen Martin says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I also am a FB fan!

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  37. Karen Martin says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:47 am

    I’m a newsletter subscriber.

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  38. Debbie Brooks says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Been avoiding appliqué, but this product has inspired me! Already hooked in with FB, Pintrest, and newsletter, thanks!

    Reply
  39. Karen Martin says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:47 am

    I’ve never seen this tool before, but I definitely need one!

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  40. Lynn D in NC says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:38 am

    I am following you on Pinterest.

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  41. Lynn D in NC says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I like you on Facebook

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  42. Lynn D in NC says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I’d love to try this. I hope I win one, but if I’m not that lucky, you can be I’ll be on the lookout for one. I love applique.

    Reply
  43. barbara woods says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Would love to try that, thanks

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  44. Carol Yemola says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:10 am

    I follow you on Pinterest

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  45. Carol Yemola says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:10 am

    I like you on Facebook.

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  46. Karen Seymour says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Hi Kate
    I get your newsletter and I love the quilt you made for your daughter and son-in-law. I really do not like to do applique, but this pen just might get me started. Thank you for the photos of the other options, too.

    Reply
  47. Carol Yemola says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:09 am

    I am already signed up for your fantastic newsletter!

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  48. Carol Yemola says:
    August 16, 2014 at 9:08 am

    What a fantastic little piece of Heaven! As a new quilter, I love the look of applique, but HATE the methodology that I currently use. This would make my quilting a breeze!

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  49. Karen A says:
    August 14, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    I get your newsletter and I also follow you on FB.

    Reply
  50. Karen A says:
    August 14, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    This looks like a great notion. Your quilt is just gorgeous!

    Reply
  51. Brenda Tyll says:
    August 14, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    Kate – I truly loved the quilt you posted that is for your daughter’s wedding quilt – the colors and pattern was breath taking in my opinion. I am newbie to quilting in a way since it has been over 25 yrs since I started my first quilt, put it aside not touched to date. I am pulling together my tools, patterns to begin quilting once more. I have several applique patterns on my to do list and had no idea how to go about it without a lot of stress and mistakes. I think you have given me the answer – The Fabric Folding Pen. Since you have shown via your tutorial how well they work, these pens will be put on list of tools as must have. I will be following you on Pintrest and look forward to your newsletter for inspirations. Thank you so much for answering my question about how to do an applique.

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  52. Sandy A in St. Louis says:
    August 13, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    ANd last but not least, I follow you on Pintrest!

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  53. Sandy A in St. Louis says:
    August 13, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I follow you on Facebook, too!

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  54. Sandy A in St. Louis says:
    August 13, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I already receive your newsletter!

    Reply
  55. Sandy A in St. Louis says:
    August 13, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    Oh, how I would love to try this! That is one of the reasons I have issues with applique. I hate when my pieces come unfolded!

    Reply
  56. Janet T says:
    August 13, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I do a lot of applique and would love to try this product. Thank you for the heads up!

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  57. Debra Kay Neiman says:
    August 13, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I also follow you on Pinterest. Love to try this method. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  58. Debra Kay Neiman says:
    August 13, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    I already follow you on Facebook too. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  59. Debra Kay Neiman says:
    August 13, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I already follow you by newsletter. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  60. Janet Frank says:
    August 13, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I liked on FB long ago.

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  61. Janet Frank says:
    August 13, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I get your newsletter.

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  62. Janet Frank says:
    August 13, 2014 at 11:54 am

    This just a super idea for anyone who does applique! Wish I had found out about this before I did a Rose of Sharon quilt that took me over a year to finish! Love to be a lucky winner!

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  63. Lee Ann L. says:
    August 13, 2014 at 11:02 am

    I am a facebook follower!

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  64. Lee Ann L. says:
    August 13, 2014 at 11:01 am

    I subscribed to the newsletter. 🙂

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  65. Lee Ann L. says:
    August 13, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I’m thinking that if this truly works, I might just do a lot more applique! Thank you for a chance to win.

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  66. Margaret Schindler says:
    August 13, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I get your newsletter and love reading it.

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  67. Margaret Schindler says:
    August 13, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I already like you on Facebook.

    Reply
  68. Margaret Schindler says:
    August 13, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I already follow you on Pinterest

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  69. Margaret Schindler says:
    August 13, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Wow I would really like to try this. I am teaching myself applique and trying all methods to see what I like best. This sounds like a dream.

    Reply
  70. Gill says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:51 am

    I signed up for your newsletter

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  71. Gill says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:51 am

    I already like you on facebook

    Reply
  72. Gill says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:50 am

    What a great idea – I’d love to try one!

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  73. Lyn Kaufmann says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:21 am

    I follow on pinterest, BowTieMom is my name there.

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  74. Lyn Kaufmann says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Already love you on FB.

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  75. Lyn Kaufmann says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:20 am

    I already get your newsletter, thank you.

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  76. Lyn Kaufmann says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:19 am

    What an awesome looking product. I’ve got a long term project/UFO, a tulip quilt, that I’d love to try this product with as the needle turn has turned out to be less then practical for me. Thank you for showing off a good product!

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  77. JoMarie says:
    August 13, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I would like to try this. I have tried needle turn applique and do not
    care for that technique.

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  78. kris says:
    August 13, 2014 at 7:47 am

    This looks fantastic. I have never heard of this before.

    Reply
  79. Betsy says:
    August 13, 2014 at 4:26 am

    Kate as much appliqué that I do, this would be perfect for me

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