Sunday, April 12, 2015

Good Bye Gray Weather Giveaway

Saturday was a beautiful day to go traipsing around Lancaster Country.  The brown fields are starting to turn green.  It was a great day to see the Amish out and about.  There were little boys with their fishing poles on the banks of the streams and horses pulling plows through the fields.

My friend Terry (TerryKramzar.com) and I went to a presentation by the fabric company, Northcott, put on by Burkholders Fabrics.  It was a sold out crowd as we got a sneak peek at fabric that won't be in the stores until this summer.  We also learned a lot about fabric manufacturing.  I was surprised to find out that 95% of our quilting cotton is made in South Korea. 


I met a student of mine at the presentation who brought us over to one of Burkholder's retreat centers, called the Cocalico Quilter's Inn. 

Vicki gave us a grand tour of the sewing room, kitchen, bedrooms and the outdoor living space.
It looks like an awesome place for a retreat for 14-20 people at an extremely reasonable price. The big bonus is you can go shopping at Burkholders starting at 8:00 AM, for forgotten items or that piece of fabric that you need to finish your project.

Of course we had to do a little bit of fabric shopping afterwards.  I bought some Mickey fabric for Henry and some of Northcott's Shimmer to go with this dragonfly fabric.  I love a touch of metallic!

When I got home there was a package I ordered from Massdrop.  I have ordered from them before.  They offer quilting items at reduced prices if enough people order.  They have a variety of items.  This time I ordered these Clover clips.  They are like little clothes pins and are great for bindings and putting in zippers - anywhere pins can get in the way.


To celebrate the end of those gray days and the arrival of Spring, I'm sharing some of the swag from the Northcott presentation  and a few Clover clips for you to try. Sign up to follow me on Bloglovin' (see the sidebar) and leave your email address with your comment.  
Come back on Friday to see if you are the winner.


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22 comments:

  1. BetsyApril 12, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    I wish I could attend a retreat. They sound so exciting. I already follow on bloglovin

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  2. JoyceLMApril 12, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    I'm already following you on Bloglovin'. Thanks.

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  3. christineApril 13, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Sounds like a fun day. I missing being 'close' to Burkholders….it is now a big road trip for me.

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  4. UnknownApril 13, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    I am following you, of course!! What a beautiful retreat Inn!! I haven't seen the Row-By-Row charm pack - how exciting!

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  5. JessicaApril 13, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Looks like you had a fun day. I have never tried the Clover clips before. I have looked at them, but never actually bought any. Thank you for the chance. powersjlc (at) gmail (dot) com I already follow you via Bloglovin.

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  6. DebbieApril 13, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    I have followed you for a while. Wish I had a burkholders in Kansas. Drhodes9@cox.net

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  7. MaryBApril 13, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I follow you via bloglovin'! Great blog! Mary
    mburnette912@bellsouth.net

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  8. Quilting TangentApril 13, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Following on Bloglovin'. Sounds like a fun retreat. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  9. GillApril 13, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    What fun!
    Following you on bloglovin!!

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  10. barbara woodsApril 13, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    already a follower on bloglovin

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  11. giddy99April 13, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    That must have been fun! I was on a retreat this past weekend, too! didn't know that there was a Row-by-row charm pack... :)

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  12. Michele TApril 13, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I have never been to a retreat... They look and sound like a great time!! Maybe one day...
    I am following you via Bloglovin, thanks!! Love the swag 😉

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  13. Betty WoodleeApril 13, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    I would love to attend a retreat. Thanks for chance to win your giveaway. I already follow you blog. b.j.day 68@gmail.com

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  14. PeggyApril 13, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    I already follow you on Bloglovin.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  15. quiltergirlApril 13, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    I attended a three daynretrestnthismlast weekend at Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Someone donated some silk,pieces to the free table. I am washing and ironing them so that they are ready for use. Since I have never used any kind of silk I will be paying attention to your suggestions.

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  16. GranChrisApril 14, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    I already follow on BL. I'm with you, finally Spring is here. I hate Winter.

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  19. quiltergirlApril 14, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    I just returned from a fibre art retreat. Overwhelmed with the creative people that attended. Knitters, hookers, spinners, quilters. It was a feast for the eyes and mind. Someone left silk on the free table and I am excited to try working with it. Love giveaways and always have my fingers crossed that I will be lucky.

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  20. mumbird3April 15, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Following you on bloglovin! I am so glad it is Spring!!!! :) Seems like winter hung on tooo long!

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  21. LauraApril 15, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Sounds like a great place for a retreat! I follow you.

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  22. Katy MApril 16, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I follow you on bloglovin mrskaty marriott at gmail dot com. Those clover clips look intriguing!

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