Saturday, November 23, 2013

Canadian Blogathon... and I am a Host with a Giveaway!



Thank you Sew Sisters for inviting me to the great Canadian Blogathon!

I have a giveaway of 10 Kona Solids fat quarters!  Sew Sisters also has a giveaway sponsored by Robert Kaufman on their blog too!  Keep reading to find out how to enter on my giveaway!


Today I get to tell you a little about myself and show you where to find some other great Canadian blogs!

I am a country girl through and through.   I do love visiting the big city, but my heart belongs on Manitoulin Island in northern Ontario, Canada.  It also belongs to my two little sons and my awesome husband.

My passion is quilting and pretty much everything quilt related.   I call myself an art quilter who loves 3D embellishments.   And by 3D, I mean stick off the quilt alot=)  Take a look at my 3D flowers.
This is 'Whimsical Wonder'


I have started teaching and doing trunk shows on my 3D flowers and embellishments.   

I am different, I admit...for instance, it is not everyday you put bottle caps on a quilt!


This is 'A Walk Through Time'.


I have recently been getting my 3D quilts published into magazines and a few books, so that gets me super excited to see my name in print=)   I love quilting so much that I wanted to promote it in Canada as much as I could so I joined the Board of the Canadian Quilters' Association, which is the national quilting organization in Canada.   I am currently in the role as Vice President and love spreading the word of our organization and the great ways we unite quilters across Canada.

Most days you can find me in my studio dreaming up designs for making 3D quilts or how to add new embellishments onto a quilt.

Check out these super Canadian blogs, and Krista, a fellow Ontario blogger is also a host blogger so be sure to check her out too:




If you want to enter the giveaway, (international entries welcome too=) please leave a comment telling me why you quilt.  If you want a second chance, let me know if you are a new or old follower of my blog.

Thank you Sew Sisters for inviting me to this fun event, and thanks to all of you for stopping by!



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Unknown said...

Love your site, and am enjoying your site. New follower, and looking forward to seeing all your lovely works.

Dolores said...

Hi Jackie. I am a follower but not a new one.

Dolores said...

I have always worked with fabric and quilting just sort of happened with me about 33 years ago.

Robin said...

Well, I quilt because I desire to create. I don't have the talent for drawing or painting or singing or playing an instrument beautifully or taking photographs. But I enjoy making lovely quilts! :)

Robin said...

I'm a follower!

Judy Cooper Textile Artist said...

Thanks for hosting your part of Canada. Great blog.

Lisa in Port Hope said...

Great question! I quilt because it is special "me" time, and I love making beautiful things. I am mostly into traditional patterns and modern fabrics, although I recently took a class on reverse applique with decorative stitching which was a lot of fun.

Audrey said...

Great to explore your blog, Jackie. Thank you for your part in Blogathon Canada.

Allison C said...

I quilt because I find it therapeutic and it is a rewarding creative outlet. Who doesn't like to cuddle under blankets?

Allison C said...

I'm an "old" follower

Carmen N said...

I love flower patterns but I've never seen one in 3D before - awesome! I'm just a beginning quilter, but I love working with fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway

Deb said...

Love your flowers!

sue said...

I'm new to quilting - mostly I quilt because I find it a good way to relax (even though sometimes I get frustrated!)

Sherill said...

Quilting feeds my soul and keeps me calm. I can't imagine not quilting! I'm so glad to find another Ontario blog to follow!

barbara woods said...

I just started last year and I love it

Anda W said...

Hello, I am a new follower! awolk at rogers dot com

Anda W said...

I quilt rather than watch TV and find it calming and fulfilling! awolk at rogers dot com

Chantal said...

Hi, I'm Chantal from Ottawa, Ontario. First time on your blog but not the last. Your flower is fantastic. Never seen anything like this before. LOVE it.
Since day one, I've doodled and drawn. Cross-stitch, crochet, quilt and paints are mediums I use to express myself. Thanks for the chance to win.

roccagal said...

I am a new follower and am i ever glad I found your blog! fabbo!

roccagal said...

I began to quilt right after i saw my first quilt in a museum and I was instantly drawn to this art!
I really love to touch fabric and create with it,

mary mahoo said...

I have to quilt,,,to justify my fabric addiction. LOL I love the whole process,,and enjoy giving a piece of me to others.

mary mahoo said...

I'm an email follower.

Anonymous said...

I love Colleen's comments. I, too, wish I had artistic talent like you do. I'm creative - but not artistic, but I can follow a pattern, and I'm very good with colour. I quilt because I need that creative edge to relax me - and I love colours and fabric and friendship. Your 3D flowers are incredibly beautiful!

Lolly Challice said...

I love Sew Sisters!

Joyce said...

I am a follower of your lovely work!

Joyce said...

I quilt because it grounds me...it is so different from my day job that it helps me relax.

Sherri said...

I quilt because I love to make things and quilting makes me happy.

judys said...

I am just learning how to quilt, but already I am enjoying it too much.

judys said...

I am a new follower of your blog.

karen said...

i quilt to create, to play with colour and to refresh - great stress buster

Dawn said...

I quilt because i find it relaxing. And because I can't draw or paint :)

Dawn said...

I am a new follower. Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilts! :)

Sue H said...

Wow - Love your work!! I have always sewn, clothes, home decor etc but only recently discovered quilting which is now my passion, the most satisfying creative form of sewing!

elizajane said...

I love to quilt because I am allowed to express my creative/artistic abilities without criticism and make personal gifts that are one of a kind.

Anonymous said...

I quilt because I get totally absorbed into it and it is relaxing. Thanks.

Lorna McMahon said...

Your 3D flowers are amazing! How exciting to be doing trunk shows! Congrats!

Lorna McMahon said...

I am a Bloglovin' follower of yours! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway, Jackie!

Rolanda said...

Hi Jackie-
I quilt because I can. It lets me express myself.

Teresa @ http://twistfullyyours.blogspot.ca/ said...

I LOVE your work!! Beautiful!

Stephanie Zito said...

Oh wow! LOVE, LOVE your art quilts! So beautiful!!!! I originally started quilting as a way to pass time as a SAHM but was instantly hooked! Now I have an addiction to collecting fabric, I sew every day, and have met so many wonderful people through this hobby! I love creating quilts for family and friends and also for my 4 girls - ages 2, 6, 7 and 23!

Stephanie Zito said...

I'm a new follower to your blog! And I'm not too far from you - I'm from Sudbury!

Barbie Laframboise said...

Hello Jackie and thank you for your generous offer to win the 10 Kona solid fat 1/4's. I am a new quilter for about 2 years now. I really enjoy your site which gives me ideas of what I can do with fabric. Thanks for the inspiration! Wow 3D!

ikkinlala said...

I quilt because it's a way to spend time and have something in common with my grandma.

Vicki H said...

I like making useful things for me and my family. Makes me feel good.

Vicki H said...

I am a new follower with GFC.

Bonnie58 said...

Love your quilts, Jackie. I am more of a traditional quilter as opposed to art quilting, but I do admire your style. Thanks do much for sharing.

janie said...

I love to quilt, it puts me in a place of utter peace and love when I make and give away them.

janie said...

I am a new follower of your site.

Pamela said...

Your art is awesome! Thanks for sharing and for the great question. I enjoyed reading everybody's comments. I quilt to wrap people I love in homemade goodness and to experience the joy of just playing.

BaggyQueen said...

Quilting is a place that I go to help with chronic pain.I just love making new patterns and trying new challenges.

Mrs.Pickles said...

I like to quilt because it is additive..lol

Leslie Stobbart said...

Beautiful work, Jackie! I'm a new reader, and I really enjoyed seeing your work. Thanks for sharing it!

Quiltgal said...

Hi Jackie, I love to Quilt because I love colour and putting them together. I am a member of the CQA and really enjoy attending as many of the Quilt Canada events that I can. Hope to see you in St. Catherine's in June.

Quiltgal said...

I am a follower of your blog and have been for some time.

Unknown said...

New follower who lives in Lindsay, ON. Quilt for relaxation and to hopefully express some creativity. lizzie_10000@hotmail.com. Love all those colours!

SIMPLESEW said...

I love to quilt because my 2 year old granddaughter said, Gandma made this for me.. Now there is 6 of them.. Gkids that is..

SIMPLESEW said...

congrats.. follower by email

Anonymous said...

I am a new follower and it is really interesting and creative the way you use 3D embellishments. Loved to see your creativity!!

dungeonquilter said...

I love the dimensions in your quilts.

dungeonquilter said...

I am following you.

Peggy said...

I'm already a follower.
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@ att.net

Peggy said...

I'm making quilt tops for my group, World of Charity Stitching.
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@ att.net

lovetoquilt said...

Gorgeous quilts! Thank you for sharing. I quilt to be creative and to provide warmth to others. I also like to give back to the community by donating to local shelters and charities. Quilts are an expression of our selves, but also bring a smile and/or a warm hug to others. That is why I quilt. Happy stitching.

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