Monday, October 8, 2012

Sweet Celebrations Blog Hop, Recipe, & GIVEAWAY!


Welcome to my day on the Moda Bake Shop SWEET CELEBRATIONS Blog Hop! If you are a new visitor to my blog, hello! I hope you'll find a happy place here. I am so excited to share the news about Moda's second book release!
   I feel so privileged to be a contributor with such an amazing group of "chefs". The book has been a long time in the making and I know that you will find a lot of inspiration and wonderful projects. And the best part, it releases this month! Here are some of the fabulous projects you'll find inside:
 How's that for inspiration!
Oda May over at Moda Bake Shop has asked me to answer a few questions for you!
1. Do you prefer a corner piece or a center piece when eating cake? Or do you not like to discriminate? 
I love corner pieces! I'll have to admit I'm a frosting fanatic, so I always ask for the corner. C'mon, it's the best part of the cake, right?
2.What is your favorite part of quilting – fabric selection, piecing, quilting, binding – and why?
Here is the order of what I love the best about quilting. 1. Fabric Selection. I love to pick out fabrics and a design a quilt and I have always loved the cutting! There is something peaceful and methodical about it. The little stacks of cut fabric just make me happy. 2. Quilting. I really like machine quilting! It used to scare me, but I actually get excited about it now. Maybe someday I'll have to get me a long arm (in my dreams:). 3. Binding. There is just something about picking up a needle and thread and hand stitching. And bonus, I can to crawl in bed and catch up on all the shows on my DVR to do it! 4. Piecing. It's crazy, but this is my least favorite part about quilting! Though it is fun to see the pieces come together, I just want it to be done!
3. If you could have a quilt shop spree, which items would you snag off the shelf? 
Fabric of course! And I love pre-cuts. It's such a great way to get all the fabrics available in a certain line and you know they already go together.  
                                                          Thanks Oda May!
 The time of year I was asked to celebrate is Back to School! This is absolutely my favorite time of year. One of my projects in the book is this back to school messenger bag and lunch tote! The gingham is patch-worked and they both feature a little apple applique. Ready for a yummy recipe to go along with it?
How about some Caramel Apple Cupcakes? That's right, instead of frosting there's melted caramel on top. Don't they just look like your favorite caramel apples? Here is the scrumptious recipe:

 


Now for the part you've all been waiting for, the GIVEAWAY! This is your chance to win a copy of the Sweet Celebrations book and my favorite pre-cut, a Layer Cake!! All you have to do is leave me a comment! What you would grab if you could go on a quilt shop spree?
Want a bonus entry? Follow my blog and leave me a comment saying you did!
(sorry the giveaway is now closed) 

Don't forget to visit all the other chefs on the blog tour. Each chef has their own giveaway and recipe card! That gives you more chances to win and a collection of great desserts!
Blog Tour Schedule

October 2 – Melissa Mortenson and Melissa Corry
October 3 –
Mary Lane Brown and Natalia Bonner
October 4 –
Lissa Alexander and Corey Yoder
October 5 – Jane Davidson and Angela Yosten
October 6 – Jo & Kelli Kramer and Stefanie Roman
October 9 – Katie Blakesley and Aneela Hoey
October 10 – Amy Smart and Angela Pingel
October 12 – Moda Bake Shop

October 14 – Readers have until midnight on the 14th to comment on all the blogs for the giveaways.

October 19 –Winners announced on all the blogs.

Thank you for visiting my blog today and celebrating with me! I hope you come see me again! You can pre-order the book from Amazon today!

312 comments:

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Luv-2-Quilt said...

I'd go for the precuts then bolts of batiks.
Love your blog.

Kathy H said...

I am a follower.

Kathy H said...

I would grab fat quarter bundles. The book looks like it has some great patterns.

Jane said...

I'd go for the Moda precuts, especially a fat quarter bundle! Maybe Marmalade or Minnick & Simpson!

sandyb said...

I would grab all of the precut that I could fit in my arms or cart. They are my absolute faborite plus plenty of thread.

Thank you

sandyb720 at gmail dot com

Ashley said...

I would buy a bunch of notions so I don't have to buy for every project, and then some fabric. :)

Kim said...

I would grab all pre-cuts. They're sew much fun to use.

manybooks said...

A spree?? FQ bundles of all Kate Spain and Sweetwater lines. And some yardage of the same for good measure :)

Laura Beech said...

I would grab anything I could get my hands on-there is no such thing as too much fabric!

wendy said...

What I wouldn't give for a quilt shop spree! That would definitely be the greatest! I would grab fat quarter bundles of all my favorites.

Jackie said...

Oh man, I would grab all the pre cuts I could and then some books and if more time or room, I would grab bolts of batting, hihihihi. What fun that would be! Your recipe is on my to do list for my grandson's, it looks very goooood!

Karen O said...

I would grab yardage of my favorite line of fabric, and all the precuts I could get. :)

Karen O said...

I am already a follower!

Beth said...

I'd grab fat quarters, and then spend some time "petting" them--love a big stack of fabric.

Beth said...

I'm a brand new follower. I can't wait to make one of your framed design walls.

Sharon said...

All you gals have been so generous. Love using layer cakes and can't wait to get this book for my sewing room shelf.

Sharon said...

I would definitely grab FQ bundles, they go a long way!

lia said...

I would grab a layer cake and some white solid.

Karen said...

Precuts for sure, the more fabric the merrier!!!!

JoyceLM said...

I'd grab fat quarter packs and layer cakes - anything that caught my eye. Thanks.

JoyceLM said...

I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

I would grab some of everything, if I could.FQ bundles are my fave, they are so versatile, and jelly rolls too.

Beulah said...

All of the MODA precuts and batting I could carry! :)

sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

GO STARS! said...

I would grab as many fat quarter bundles as I could get my hands on! I love playing with the color combinations, touching them, laying them out in different ways, etc.

Ramona said...

I would grab precuts of any type. I love them all. Also some type of die cutting machine and I also love kits.

w.melissa said...

The pastry chef in me is so excited to try this recipe! The quilter in me wants to grab a jelly roll... hmmm might be a theme huh? lol
Love your blog!
Melissa

Katie said...

I'd grab fat quarters. Love love love fat quarters!!! :):)

Sara Hall said...

I would grab anything I could hold! But I think I would mostly go for a bunch of precuts

Sara Hall said...

I am a new follower!

Goody Family said...

I would grab lots of pre-cuts and Minkee. Love a quilt with Minkee on the back! Thanks for the giveaway!

Phyllis said...

I'd grab some layer cakes and a few quilting books.

Sara's stampin cards said...

Moda jelly rolls or layer cakes. Because that would be aaaaweeeesomeeee!! oh and some of those carmel apple cupcakes if they were sitting around. thanks! :)

HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n said...

If I had a spree, I would grab as much of the Salt Air collection as I could find. Something about the colors and patterns just speak to me :)

Vio said...

I would grab fat quarter bundles. I like being able to have a little bit more of all the fabrics.

Vio said...

I'm a new follower.

Nancy said...

I'd grab all the precuts! LOL!

Nancy said...

I'm following your blog!

Nita said...

I've never tried a layer cake - I think I'd grab one of those and try it out!

Nita said...

Following you!

Unknown said...

Oohh, I would grab some pre-cuts, charm packs, jelly rolls, layer cake, maybe some FQ bundles as well!

Nicole J said...

I'm like you and would go for the pre-cuts. There are so many great patterns out there for them! Thanks for chance!

Materialmoments@yahoo.com

robin chapa said...

I would grab every moda fat quarter bundle I could carry-- and trust me, as a teacher and mom of three kids, I can load up my arms like a pack hourse!!! ha ha ha
~Robin
welchrobin@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

I would grab pre-cuts, primarily fat quarters. Oh the thought of doing that, wow!

Unknown said...

I am a follower :)

Carin said...

Thanks for the recipe of the cupcakes !!
I would grab some halloween or christmas fabric, love to sew for these days.

Carin said...

I'm a follower too.

Jeanne said...

I would pick up all Moda precuts I could. Thanks for the giveaway.

Jeanne said...

I am now a follower of your blog

jenni said...

Just like you I would grab all of the pre-cuts I could get my hands on. All those beautiful fabrics color coordinated and stacked together, pure happiness!
jpshirley@ymail.com

Amy DeCesare said...

I would head straight for the bolts of polka dot fabric! While they were cutting a yard of every color for me, I'd stuff as many charm packs as possible into my basket.

heather said...

I would grab fat quarters of bright sunny fabrics!

heather said...

I am a newbie follower!

Brooke @ little b quilts said...

Hmmm, I've never gotten a FQ bundle...so that would be my first stop!

brookeali(at)hotmail.com

Painting 4 Him said...

When I go to quilt shops, I love to pick up gadgets, squares and new tools.

Anda W said...

I follow you on Facebook! awolk at rogers dot com

Beeshebags said...

I follow your blog via GFC

Hugs
Naomi

Beeshebags said...

It would depend on who's credit card the purchases were going on....and how much credit it had left on it....an unlimited credit card, and I'd practically own the whole contents lol I'd definately stock up on batting, backing, patterns, Moda Fabrics, Blenders, pre cuts...shall I keep going? Nah, I won't bore you as I'm sure you get the picture, I'm a fabricaholic, what more can I say lol

Hugs and thanks for the chance to win
Naomi

Ella said...

I would grab a bunch of precuts!! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome book!! BTW I love your name Ellie!!!

Ella said...

I am now a follower of your blog, facebook and Pinterest!!! Thanks again!

Haley said...

Fabric. I would snag lots and lots of fabric (I figure if I'm having an imaginary spree, I might as well dream big).

Haley said...

I followed your blog!

Lindsay_Loris said...

I'd grab as many 1/2 yards as I could lay my hands on - I'm greedy like that!

trillium said...

Oh, can't wait to try the recipe!

I would grab all the charm packs and jelly rolls I could carry!

Joyce said...

I am addicted to fat quarters! You can build a stash quickly and easily!

foodmathquilts said...

I would need to be practical and spend my shopping spree on lots of solid (neutral) yardage. I always seem to buy FQ's or precuts and I need something in my stash to frame them!

Thanks,
Sarah

CinnaPatty said...

Ellie girl, this is Patty Hansen (CinnaPatty). I was just trolling around on V and Co's blog and found you on the blog hop! V is a friend of mine here. We're in the same ward. She's the Primary Pres. Isn't it a small world??? I never knew you had this blog. I'm a follower now. You rock!

I miss you!!! Ask Patrice for my email address :)

Smile :) said...

Following your blog -- and I love your designs!Wonderful colour combinations!
As for a shopping spree? Oh geez.. Fat quarters and jellyrolls of kona solids, because they can give you a myriad of options for a more modern feeling quilt!

Unknown said...

I would grab fat quarter bundles. Maybe Amy Butler or Sweetwater!

THanks for the giveaway, I follow your blog now, too!

Sarah Russett said...

I just started following you blog! I can't wait to try your cupcake recipe!

Sarah Russett said...

If I went on a quilt shop spree and had no money limit I would grab every fat quarter bundle I could get my hands on! Thanks for the chance to win!

Allison Sews said...

Oooh, I would love a layer cake! I've never used one before and I can just imagine all the fun I would have with it.
allison1110 gmail

Jodi - usairdoll said...

Looks like an amazing book, sewing and food, two of my favorite things, hehe. Thank you for your receipe, my mouth is watering! If I could have a shopping spree at a quilt store I would go for all the fabric!! I'd prpbably grab some thread also as I was passing the finish line, hehe.

Thank you for a generous giveaway and a chance to win a super book and a layer cake of gorgeous fabric.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Jodi - usairdoll said...

I'm a follower via GFC.

Thanks again for a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

selleck said...

Oh, I don't think I could carry it all but I'd love to grab one yard of every fabric French General makes. Thanks for the giveaway.

Deborah said...

I would grab a Bonnie & Camille Marmalade jellyroll. It is so bright and cheerful!

Amy said...

I would just run through and grab all the pre-cuts I could get my hands on!

Kat said...

I would grab as many layer cakes as I could get my hands on!

Bernie said...

First thing I grab in a quilt shop is inspiration! I look at the quilts on the wall and all the fabrics and my mind goes into overdrive.

Melissa said...

I would grab all the bolts of Bella Solids I could carry!

The Rx quilter said...

I would grab as many charms as possible...they are a perfect way to get a 'taste' of everything lovely! Lisa in Texas

The Rx quilter said...

I follow you now...love the blog hop to find new blogs/friends along the way! Lisa in Texas

Unknown said...

I would grab fat quarter bundles of my favorite new lines.

lawton_linda (at) yahoo (dot) com

PurpleSpongeBob said...

What you would grab if you could go on a quilt shop spree

If I could go on a quilt shop spree totally guilt free I would grab fabric fabric and needles and thread and then some more fabric. I would get the fabric from the precut section since I have no sense of colour or style so I can never pair stuff up myself and I need major help. I would go crazy picking out the cutest most wonderful fabrics. Oh what a dream!

Tiffany said...

I would grab anything bright, modern and colorful, probably. Fat quarters, jelly rolls, charm packs... whatever!
Some of my favorites are Kate Spain, Me and My Sisters, Sweetwater, and Sandy Gervais.

Jeanne Gwin said...

I would be grabbing bundles, layer cakes, all the precuts I could handle, books and Aurifil thread. Wow, a dream come true, huh? Thanks for a chance to win.

Jeanne Gwin said...

I thought I was a follower of your blog but I rectified that, I am #314. Thanks again for a chance to win a great book and fabric.

ritainalaska said...

i would grab as many precuts as i could and still stagger up to the counter with ... make that a variety of precuts, of all my fav collections.

Deanna said...

precuts and backings. layer cakes, lots of layer cakes.

Deanna said...

following now too :)

Liz G said...

I would grab a half yard of everything in the store! I just love a variety of yardage!

Unknown said...

I am subscribed to your blog!

Unknown said...

I would grab precuts and books. Wouldn't most of us? :-)

Mary said...

Shopping Spree? Grab my husbands credit card (higher limit), then at the store - grab the layercakes - they have more options of cutting into smaller shapes if needed. Get those cute gals at my local quilting store to start cutting coordinating backing and sashings-they know how much I'll need, they always do. I better pick up a couple of books, they've got they latest ones, and some patterns...phew I'm out of breath and have broken a sweat and I'm only typing. Gosh girl, I think my bank has put a hold on my acct just knowing I'm sending this you!

ikkinlala said...

I'd grab fat quarters in a wide variety of solids, batiks, and blenders.

jeni K said...

I would grab as many FQ bundles as I could carry.

Unknown said...

I would grab the pre-cuts, several other coordinating fabrics, the books, embroidery thread, and anything else time permitted. Thank yo.

Anne said...

One arm would have layer cakes, the other the Accuquilt go cutter. What fun!

Melle@featheredruffles.com said...

and money's no object? There's a $200 cutting mat... it folds up and at it's longest is 72 inches... I REALLY need that mat. LOL!

Melle@featheredruffles.com said...

and i'm following you on FB now. Melle Eldridge

AuntCinch said...

I'd grab lots of pre-cuts to toss in the air while eating one of your yummy looking cupcakes!

Carla G said...

First I'd get all the pre-cuts in my favorite lines...first would be Simply Color. And then I'd get a bunch of fat quarter bundles. Also I'd get some Aurifil thread to try for the first time... Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Carla G said...

I'm a new follower of your blog via gfc! :)

K Silvestro said...

Precuts and binding--I love binding and try to incorporate it into all my sewing projects.

Stephanie said...

Lots and lots of Jelly Rolls!

Martina said...

I would grab FQbundles and I really love cinnamon&spice.

Martina said...

I am a follower!

Stephanie said...

I just started quilting recently, so I can think of tons of things. Fat quarter bundles in every color way of a few of my favorite lines. Jelly rolls for all of the jelly roll patterns I have put away. Text fabric of some kind, I have none and am dying to work with it and good thread in lots of pretty colors. And a new sewing machine for sure so I can FMQ.

Stephanie said...

Following you on blogger! :)

Allen said...

Your caramel apple cupcakes look amazing! Thanks for the recipe. I would grab and all Moda I could find - can I take entire bolts?

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