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Rowan and Free Spirit Christmas in July Block-a-thon Block 7 ‘PresentsUnder the Tree’ and a Fabric Giveaway

July 16, 2012 by persimondreams 82 Comments

freespiritfabrics.blogspot.comHappy Monday everyone! Did you all have a great weekend?  My family had a really amazing weekend and I’m sort of sad to even be starting the new week.  Oh well – we have lots of fun things planned again this week…just hope the girls are as well behaved as they were!

Anyway – I’ll start today with one fun thing!  My original block ‘Presents Under the Tree’ is the block for the ‘Rowan and Free Spirit Christmas in July Block-a-ton’ today!

Final Block - Presents Under the TreeYou need to head over to the Free Spirit Blog to find the directions on how to make it yourself! Christmas in July - Persimon Dreams Block 7Here’s my block in the crazier fabrics I chose to use for my quilt.  A twist on my blockI really loved the modern feel of my block and I recently promised to make my brother a quilt.  His favorite color is white.  Anyone that knows me or follows my blog knows that white really isn’t my thing.  BUT I love my brother so I figured I would figure it out.  I decided to use the block that I designed for this quilt along and tweak it to make it work for my brother’s quilt.  He also wanted cool colors so above is the first block that I created.  I’ll be sure to keep you all posted as his quilt progresses.  Wish me luck with white!

Enough of that!  It’s time to announce the giveaway!

GIVEAWAY:  Dena Designs ‘Pretty Little Things’ Charm Pack

Free Spirit has been kind enough to let me giveaway this adorable Dena Designs ‘Pretty Little Things’ Charm Pack .

***REQUIRED***

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

To enter to win this fantastic charm pack (International Entries Welcome) all you have to do is tell me what you like and/or dislike about quilt alongs (I personally LOVE them).  If you are doing any quilt alongs I would love to hear what they are too!  Make sure I have your email address so I can reach you! If I can’t reach you…no prize!

***For EXTRA Entries  ****  Leave a comment for EACH of the ‘extra’ things you do for your extra chances to win.  They must each be separate comments.

1.  Sign up for my newsletter HERE.

2.  ‘Like’ Persimon Dreams on Facebook HERE.

3.  Pin an item from my etsy shop, Persimon Dreams, on Pinterest.  be sure to tag #PersimonDreams  and let me know which item you chose.

4.  Pin an item from my etsy shop, theApple, on Pinterest.  Be sure to tag #Persimon Dreams and let me know which item you chose.

5.  Blog about the giveaway and tell everyone about this great Block-A-Thon.   Leave a link to your post in your comment.

6.  Tweet about my giveaway and with hash tag #PDGiveaway

SEVEN Chances!  Good luck!

I will choose and announce the winner on Monday, July 23rd.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

Before I leave you I just wanted to show off my progress on the Block-a-thon thus far.  Here are my first seven blocks.

Christmas in July Block-a-thon - 7 block progress

This is going to be one crazy looking quilt!

And don’t forget – it’s not too late to join in the fun!

Blog Hop Schedule:

July 2th – Heather at Fiberosity
July 5nd – Pat Sloan
July 6th – Melanie at Melanie Dramatic
July 9th – Pam at Pam Kitty Morning
July 11th – Kelsey at Kelsey Creates
July 13th – Katie at Swim Bike Quilt
July 16th – Kim at Persimon Dreams
July 18th – Amanda at Sasikirana
July 20th – Jane at QuiltJane
July 23th – Kristy at St Louis Folk Victorian
July 25th – Kimberly at Fat Quarter Shop
July 27th – Lee at Freshly Pieced
July 30th – Jennifer at MJ and Co
August 1st – Mishka at Quilting Gallery
August 3rd – Tiffiny at Free Patchwork Quilt Info
August 6th – Tacha at Fat Quarterly
August 8th – Megan at Canoe Ridge Creations
August 10th – Jocelyn at It’s Sew Emma
August 13th – Final Quilt Reveal!

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I have only done 1 QAL and I loved it, I think what I loved best is not having to do any tutorials for it and just getting to sew! And today Jenna from SewHappyGeek and I just launched our own QAL 🙂

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I already get your newsletter 🙂

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    I like you on FB

    Reply
  4. Melissa says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    I tweeted @CraftyMamaD

    Reply
  5. Sara says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    I LOVE QAL and bees!!
    I'm getting ready to start the Tetris QAL over at Happy Quilting. I'm also debating doing the Mario QAl over at Cut To Pieces.
    Both of them remind me of my childhood. Oh, when life was easier. 🙂

    Reply
  6. PersimonDreams says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    YEAH! I love them! I'll stop by later and do my best to follow along (squeeze it in) 🙂

    Reply
  7. PersimonDreams says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Thanks for the info on more QAL's…I'm super addicted!

    Reply
  8. cityquilter grace says

    July 16, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    would love to win fabric of course! my current quilt along is just takes 2, 2 colors only, i chose brown repros and musin. i love them as they are usually a challenge for me though often i find the challenge is in keeping up!

    Reply
  9. karen says

    July 16, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    I get super annoyed at quilt-a-longs. I never want to work on the project I"m 'supposed' to be working on–then I feel guilty. I usually have 10 things going at once, so I can pick whatever I feel like.

    Reply
  10. Beth T. says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    I am participating in a Civil War quilt-along and find that the feeling of being part of a group is keeping me "on task", which is a very good thing.

    Reply
  11. Beth T. says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    I'm a newsletter subscriber, from back in your Crafty Apple days and now in your Persimon Dreams incarnation.

    Reply
  12. ritainalaska says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    i've worked a mystery quilt along, my first quiltalong! while i enjoyed it tremdously, i learned one thing: do not do a mystery quilt along without knowing how the colors are going to be worked! i changed all the secodary block with a new batch of blocks with the colors changed around. i enjoyed it for the sharing, competiveness and out and out fun of participating.

    Reply
  13. ritainalaska says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    i have signed up for your newsletter 🙂

    Reply
  14. ritainalaska says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    i've liked your fb page; will follow!

    Reply
  15. Ali M says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I like them, because I get to learn new skills with a group – but luckily I have enough free time that I usually don't fee like I'm falling behind!

    Reply
  16. MarciaW says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    In general I like QALs though they generally have a faster pace than I like for blocks and it's a struggle for me to keep up. I'm not doing one right now as want to finish my grandniece's baby quilt BEFORE she turns one next month. There are about six that I want to do, but alas, time is not on my side.

    Reply
  17. Crystal Renee says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I like them and they help me understand better. I tend to get confused and then stuck on a step and quit the project.
    sellcrystal2[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  18. MarciaW says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    QAL – have done several and they are fun – on the negative side, sometimes they move too fast and I cannot keep up – not in one as have some quilts to finish for birthdays soon – I like your freespirit blocks as really showcase the fabric designs.

    Reply
  19. MarciaW says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    We liked you on FB as Margaret and Marcia mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
    We lost power in the middle of posting the first comment, I didn't see it, and posted new. Now it looks like both comments were posted for moderation – yet I do not see a way to delete one. I apologize for the inconvenience of the extra comment – during moderation perhaps you can delete one of those.

    Reply
  20. Jo says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    I'm in my first two QALs. The Beginners QAL and the Sunset and Vine….oops…forgot that i'm also doing one on In Color Order. Having a ball!
    Boppiesgirl@gmail.com

    Reply
  21. PersimonDreams says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:28 am

    yeah! Thanks for following the transition 🙂

    Reply
  22. PersimonDreams says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:30 am

    two comments are just fine 🙂 You did two of the things! Thanks for entering!

    Reply
  23. Nancy says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:34 am

    My favorite thing about quilt blogs are the tutorials. I've essentially learned how to quilt from online tutorials. Love them. Thanks for sharing this giveaway with us and the cute block too.

    Reply
  24. sandi1100 says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:49 am

    I have not participated in a quilt a long but sure do like yours. This is the first time I've been on your Blog and have enjoyed reading it.

    Reply
  25. Mary says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:24 am

    I'm signed up for my first ever QAL. I'll let you know when it's done what I liked & didn't! LOL (I must admit I'm both excited and nervous I won't be able to keep up!)

    Reply
  26. Mary says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:26 am

    LOL Apparently I'm so excited I forgot to mention the QAL I signed up for–the Totally Groovy Quiltalong with Pile O' Fabric!

    Reply
  27. Mary says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:27 am

    I liked you on FB.

    Reply
  28. PersimonDreams says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:30 am

    Thanks so much for stopping by and I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed yourself! Hope you stop by again soon!

    Reply
  29. Kathleen says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I've never done a QAL, but I try to follow online. I'm afraid I would forget where to go for the next block!

    Reply
  30. Beulah says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    I love all of the wonderful creative ideas and the great tutorials of quilt-alongs!

    Reply
  31. Tonya says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    I really enjoy watching quilt alongs but I just do not like the time crunch for them. My life is crazy and I cannot set quilting deadlines; quilting in my life has to be reserved for extra moments.

    But if things were different, I might enjoy them!

    Reply
  32. Tonya says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    i like you on fb, I get your newsletter and a few other things there, but I am only going to do this one more entry as we are keeping a close vigil to give the mailman a bottle of cold water. He should be almost here!

    Ps, your block is crazy fun!

    Reply
  33. PersimonDreams says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    that's so sweet of you! I hope you don't miss him!

    Reply
  34. Beulah says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I just signed up for your newsletter!
    Great block!!

    Reply
  35. Amy C says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    I love sew alongs because you get to see what ONE BLOCK can look like in a hundred different colours/fabrics and see how people interpret it their own way. I would have never thought to do a dark background like you have done so now I can visualize it and be brave to do it that way myself. And I love the encouragement people give too.

    Reply
  36. PersimonDreams says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Yeah! I hope you do try it a different way! I have such a hard time following the crowd…but sometimes I think I probably should…

    Reply
  37. Katie Fleming says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:55 am

    QAL are great because of how unique they are!!!!

    Reply
  38. Lori says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:57 am

    I love quilt alongs! Sometimes I wish I could work ahead so having to wait for instructions can try my patience sometimes!

    Reply
  39. steph says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:10 am

    i've never done one.. i am new to quilting! i love the idea though, and peeking at different interpretations that others are doing during quilt a longs!

    Reply
  40. M says

    July 18, 2012 at 5:41 am

    I have never joined any quilt along because i dont quilt but it sounds really fun:)

    Reply
  41. Halchyk says

    July 18, 2012 at 11:20 am

    I'd liked you on fb

    Reply
  42. Halchyk says

    July 18, 2012 at 11:28 am

    I’ve never participated in QALs, I am new 🙁

    Reply
  43. Carla G says

    July 18, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I'm a newbie quilter, so haven't joined any quilt-a-longs yet. And right now I'm too busy to join… Maybe come late fall or this winter I will join one. Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Carla G says

    July 18, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    I already like you on fb! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Carla G says

    July 18, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    I tweeted…
    https://twitter.com/CGeates/status/225622267533602817

    Reply
  46. Carla G says

    July 18, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    I'm already signed up for the newsletter! 🙂

    Reply
  47. Lori Smanski says

    July 18, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I like quilt a longs. I learn so much that I didnt know and new things are always coming up, other than quilts.
    Right now I am following Christmas in July from Want It Need It and Dont Call Me Betsey

    Reply
  48. Lori Smanski says

    July 18, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I follow you via email

    Reply
  49. barbara woods says

    July 18, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    i already get your newsletter

    Reply
  50. barbara woods says

    July 18, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    i am new so hav't joined any thing but i would most likely love it

    Reply
  51. Sandra Timmons says

    July 18, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    I have enjoyed the Modern Solids Quilt Along by Patchwork Squared and now I am anjoying myself with this Block-A-Thon going on now. You have the neatest block. Thank for giving us a chance to win and letting us make your block for ourselves.

    Sandi T.
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  52. Devon says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Quilt alongs make me feel so competitive! I don't like feeling like I;m competing with my fellow crafters!

    Reply
  53. KatieQ says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    I already receive your newsletter.

    Reply
  54. KatieQ says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    I liked you on FB and left a comment.

    Reply
  55. KatieQ says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    I love quilt alongs. The thing I like best is you can start and stop any time you want/need to and you can try new techniques. I am currently taking part in the Tetris quilt along and the Great granny quilt along,

    Reply
  56. KatieQ says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I pinned your hand dyed dresses. I love the colors.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/9851692905574665/

    Reply
  57. usairdoll says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I have only done or should say am doing one QAL. My only problem seems to be finding time to sew. I just need to get a lock on my sewing room. And maybe sound proof it so I can't hear my name being called. hehe.

    Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  58. usairdoll says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    I'm already receiving your newsletter.

    Thanks again for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  59. usairdoll says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I already follow you on FB.

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win some fabric.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  60. Binks says

    July 18, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    I love quilt a-longs. However, sometimes I just can't keep up with them. That's my only qualm with qal, the time frames sometimes. argh!

    Reply
  61. usairdoll says

    July 18, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I tweeted (and RTed) about your giveaway. (@usairdoll)

    Thanks again for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  62. Binks says

    July 18, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    I'm all signed up for your newsletter.

    Reply
  63. Binks says

    July 18, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I'm in 'Like' with you on FB

    Reply
  64. Binks says

    July 18, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    …tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet…

    https://twitter.com/binkiege/status/225698115234189312

    Reply
  65. teri says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:22 am

    Im a newbie to quilting so I have never joined quilt alongs, I'm so new I start classes this friday and Im so exicited!!!!!!

    Reply
  66. PersimonDreams says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:39 am

    best of luck! I hope you fall in love!

    Reply
  67. Karrie Smith says

    July 19, 2012 at 5:50 am

    I think QAL's are cool. I've never done one yet, but if I had the money I would probably be into it.

    Reply
  68. Karrie Smith says

    July 19, 2012 at 5:51 am

    I signed up for your newsletter

    Reply
  69. Karrie Smith says

    July 19, 2012 at 6:00 am

    3 i chose this from persimon's dreams and pinned it:http://pinterest.com/pin/109564203405266749/

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  70. Karrie Smith says

    July 19, 2012 at 6:02 am

    4. i pinned this bracelet from theApple: http://pinterest.com/pin/109564203405266764/

    Reply
  71. Cathy payne says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Have never participated in a quilt along ( bucket list!)Lol. Someday when not working full time at and away from home! Thank you for the opportunity to wIn! Love your block! Nurse Payne

    Reply
  72. Jo says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I now follow you on FB 🙂

    Reply
  73. Jo says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    I like the surprise of quilt-a-longs, not really knowing what you are going to do. But I dislike that I never have enough time to start them all, but that may be something to do with being a working mum of 3 small children! Like the block 🙂

    Reply
  74. Jo says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I've signed up for your newsletter 🙂

    Reply
  75. Gwen Windham says

    July 20, 2012 at 2:37 am

    I have taken part in many quilt-a-longs, and I love them! It's so much fun to see all the different interpretations of the same patterns– each participants personality really shines through! Quilt-alongs also have encouraged me to try new blocks or techniques! Thank you for the chance to win some Pretty Little Things! 🙂

    Reply
  76. Gwen Windham says

    July 20, 2012 at 2:38 am

    I like Persimmon Dreams on Facebook! Thanks so much for the extra entries! 🙂

    Reply
  77. Gwen Windham says

    July 20, 2012 at 2:40 am

    I am now signed up for your newsletter– thanks again!

    Reply
  78. Gill says

    July 20, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    I love QAL's – even if I don't always get to the finish line!

    Reply
  79. Gill says

    July 20, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    I signed up for your newsletter!

    Reply
  80. Janet says

    July 20, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    The only thing I don't like about quilt a-longs is that I don't have time to do them. I've started two or three in the past and haven't managed to get past a couple of blocks on any of them.

    Reply
  81. Sylvie ( Sylvie's Art on Fabric ) says

    July 22, 2012 at 4:24 am

    I have no idea what a quilt along is! This is the first I've heard of it. LOL BUT I liked your quilt block and that quilt you have is certainly going to be a crazy one… it certainly will not be boring!

    I'll tweet your blog if you tweet mine 🙂 and I'll pin something from one of your shops too….will you reciprocate? Also could you pay a visit to my spoon flower site. I'd love to know what you think of it. 🙂 http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/art_on_fabric?filter_action=recent&info_action=&nav_action=all&shop_selection=all_recent&sub_action=new_profile

    Cheers
    Sylvie

    Reply
  82. PersimonDreams says

    July 22, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    Your spoonflower sight is awesome! LOVE how you're putting your art onto fabric! That's sort of what I am doing with some of my spoonflower…photo's of my art quilts…

    Reply

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