Monday Design Wall - 500th Post

This post is my 500th!  I was trying to work it so that this post would fall on Sunday, but the stash report was on vacation yesterday to allow Judy to load up her new blog.  Life in Pieces came about because I really, really wanted to link up to the Judy's stash report.  A close second was wanting to participate in Design Wall Monday.  Since I work in a male dominated field, live in small town without a local quilt shop, and am unable to participate in the local guild due to work, these two weekly linky parties made me feel a part of a quilting community again.  I've made a lot of friends by following the links, plus I enjoy all the beautiful, fun, and cute creations that show up on the design walls each week.  So to say thank you, I wanted to do a 500th post give away.  But first, here's what's up on the design wall.



Pattern is Nicole's Sofa Quilt by Judy Laquidara

(available here)

 
It's the "bones" of block 1 for the The Sofa Quilt.  I'm still working on getting all the flying geese sewn together, but I wanted to lay out a few blocks on the design wall to see how they would look.  I don't normally work the way Judy has been giving the instructions.  I'm motivated by seeing the blocks come together, so I usually cut and sew enough to actually make a few blocks, then go back cut and sew some more.  Maybe not the most efficient way to put things together, but typically I'm not patient enough to do all the assembly line sewing and assemble the blocks last. 

Now on to the 500th Post Giveaway.  To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment about what one thing pushed you to become a member of the quilting blog community.  Next Tuesday, July 31st, I'll ask the random number generator to give me three winning numbers, then announce the winners on that Tuesday's 15 Minute Challenge report.   What's up as prizes?   My last significant sewing expedition was looking for Christmas fabrics for a gift quilt, along the way few Christmas panels made their way into my basket.  (I didn't get a chance to iron these, so my apologies on the photos).    

Away in a Manager
LGD Studies for VIP Exclusive

Candy Cane Dream Santa
LCD Studies for VIP Exclusive

Holiday Treasure Tree
Laurie Cook for VIP Exclusive

If you indicate which panel you prefer in your comment, I'll try to accommodate that, but first drawn will get first choice and so on.  Please be sure I have a way to contact you.  If you are a "no reply" blogger or don't have a blog, please put your email address in the comment.  (Don't know if you are a "no reply" blogger, check out this tutorial to find out if you are and how to remedy that). 

I'll have to wait till this evening to check out all the other design walls posted over at the new and improved Judy's Patchwork Times, but maybe you've got time for another cup of coffee and a browse now.