Friday, October 1, 2010

Fall into Fall!!!!

Can you believe it's October 1st already??!!  I love October...the smell of the leaves as they change to glorious shades of rust, red, amber and gold...the smell of wood smoke as cold weather creeps in and wood stoves get fired up...the smell of ripening apples hanging within arm's reach begging to be picked and cooked with cinnamon and spices....the fresh clean frosty mornings that clear out the stale air from my lungs and refresh me..the beautiful huge shiny harvest moon that lights the night up as if it were day and seems to hang so close to the earth that you could reach out and touch it...the feel of sticky and wet pumpkin seeds as I prepare the annual Jack-o-lantern...I love all of it!

I, also, love celebrations and that it why I joined the Fall into Fall Quilter's Blog Giveaway!; a great way to start the fall season!  Thanks to Debi for this wonderful idea and for organizing it, which is a big job!  Make sure you click on my sidebar scarecrow to go visit the main site where all the bloggers who are participating can be found!
I am offering......the new fall edition of Fons and Porter, a wool pumpkin pin cushion (made by me) and a generous 1/2 yd of the fall leaf fabric!

To enter:  just leave me a comment telling me your favorite color  Giveaway Now Closed

Open only to US and Canadian

Let the Fall into Fall fun begin! LOL!  Happy blogging everyone!

174 comments:

ohiostar5 said...

I think fall is the favorite season of most quilters, maybe it is because there are so many rich beautiful fall colors. Mine favorite is red, dark rich barn red. Enjoy the season. BettyLou

WvHmmngbrd said...

My favorite color is purple - it can work as an accent color with the main fall colors, just enough to make it pop! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sinta Renee said...

Green is my all time fav color but at this time of year, there is a special shade of yellow in nature that is stunning. The pincushion you made is very cute! Thanks for the giveaway Shelley!

Anonymous said...

I'm squirming in my seat here as I spy another pin cushion creation!!! OMGoodness me!! I have many favorite colors but most is Barn Red. Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to stop by the hollow.

Becky said...

My favorite color is purple! I love the pincushion....I collect them!

Skeena Quilts said...

Has to be blues of any shade and deep deep red. Great blog!

Brenda said...

My favorite color is yellow though I love sage green and red in the fall.

deserae said...

My favorite color is blue!

Anne Simonot said...

Ooh, it changes... for the last number of years its been green.

Anonymous said...

RED IS MY FAVORITE COLOR!
THANKS FOR SHARING!

jldouglas@wispwest.net

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

My favorite color is green, followed closely by red. :-) Love your pincushion! Happy Fall!

Jocelyn said...

I am a pinkaholic! But blue runs close behind. Great giveaway :-) Thanks.

an encourager said...

My favorite color is red, and especially if it had white dots! Gosh, but I love fall colors in fall... and pink, cuz I'm a girl (an old one)... and black, because it goes with everything. But, mostly... red. :) What's yours?

Betty said...

I cannot pick a favorite, however blue is probably my least favorite.

Leah said...

My all time favorite color is red, a nice deep burgundy red. Best color on earth. :)

Ruth said...

Wonderful giveaway. Please enter me in the drawing! My favorite color is blue.

Vickie said...

My favorite color is orange!!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!! I am now a follower!!!!

Cindy said...

Hi Shelley. I love ALL Fall colors but to choose a favorite Fall color it would be rust-y.

My favorite OVERALL color is hunter green..and of course Chocolate Brown...oops, I guess that's TWO colors...I'm bad.

I LOVE pumpkins for Fall - everyone knows that about me. I have a small pumpkin patch out back and am ready to pick them.

Happy Fall.

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

My overall favorite color is green. But my favorite fall color is rust. Love what you are offering in your giveaway!

quiltingnana said...

oh....my favorite color...it is now green...I went through the blue and then purple stages but I think green is great now...I'd love to win your giveaway

Kathleen C said...

Red is my favorite (tho orange and blue are close behind); I love the red you've used as the background of your blog. Thanks very much for the variety in your giveaway; the leaf fabric would be the perfect fabric to use as the "theme" fabric in a quilt.

paulette said...

Lovely GA, Shelley!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Paulette

sy said...

i love green, it's a nice gender neutral color. thanks for the awesome giveaway!
songyueyu at gmail

Anonymous said...

Love the pumpkin pincushion. My favoirte fall color is pumpkin orange.

marie in oregon

mariebeers@hotmail.com

Diane H said...

Fav colour is green, always has been! Thanks for a chance to win your wonderful prizes.

sharon said...

All time favourite colour would be blue. Thanks for a chance to win the goodies--the pin cushion is really cute! Sharonj.

ohiofarmgirl said...

A favorite color??? Well..has to be barn red...I would love to be entered! Dianntha

trish said...

Oh what a precious little pin cushion!! :o) Thank you for such a nice give a way.
Sincerely - Trish

Marcia W. said...

Blue is my favorite color - as in blue sky. Thank you for this lovely giveaway.

elizabeth said...

My favorite color is purple! Your giveaway is great, thanks for the opportunity to win.

Jen said...

My favorite color changes every day, but right now I love brown! Isn't Fall into Fall so much fun!

Anonymous said...

Love your giveaway :o) I love all warm, rich colors, but I think right now my favorite color is barn red.

Barb said...

Lately my favorite color is orange...what a fun giveaway.

Jessica said...

My favorite color is lavender (okay, that's a little fib, honestly any purple will do :) )

Janet said...

My favourite colour is yellow. Nice bright sunny yellow. Thanks for a chance at a nice giveaway!

Joyful Quilter said...

I am very partial to green, but I love putting a bright colorful pop (any color) somewhere in my quilts.

Susie said...

It depends for clothes it's gray but for fabric and nail polish it is lavender. :)
Cool giveaway.
Susie
susies@twcny.rr.com

bunnythreads said...

Favorite color is sunshine & sky blue. I love your give a way. what fun. I never get to buy quilter magazines until too late what a treat!

Barb said...

what a cute pincushion!
my favorite color is pink for quilting and black for dressing.

Micki said...

My favorite color is pink! I would love to win that magazine and thanks for the chance!
Micki

Shellie said...

my favorite color is BLUE - and my name is Shellie, too ;)

thx!!

Donna said...

My favorite color tends to change on different days or for different moods. Blue is an all time go to. Purple runs a close second. And I love teal, cream .... okay mostly any color.

Alice said...

My favorite color is purple and I have managed to find quite a few fall fabrics with purple in them recently. Your prize is great--such a cute pincushion. Thanks for the chance to win.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Lately my favorite color is orange! Maybe because all of the trees I saw on my way to church this morning were orange! Beautiful!

Nanbon44 said...

my favorite color is Burgandy, and I now get a daily dose as I have beautiful burgandy mums in the planters on the front porch..

Pat S. said...

My favorite color is green. It reminds me of Spring, renewal, freshness.......

Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!

Mary said...

Favorite color, how can I pick just one. Hmmm.... deep rust, I think. fall color of course. Thanks! mary6850 at gmail.com

Anonymous said...

right now I am loving pink :)

Rita said...

I love green! Your pincushion is just too cute!

Sara said...

Love yellow and it seems to be hard to find sometimes with it being the only color in the print that is:):) Thanks for participating!

Coloradolady said...

I love blues....and really enjoying all of these new blogs...nice to meet you!! Thanks for the chance.

Regina said...

My current favorite color is orange.

Jessica said...

Thank you for the generous giveaway! I love everything about fall, it is my favorite season! I can't wait to go pumpkin picking. :D

My favorite color is Purple!

Blessings, Jessica

Charlene S said...

My favorite color is teal...it is neither blue or green but yet goes with both. It is the color of the sky at certain times. cwhippc@aol.com

conny's quilts en creaties said...

My favorite color is alway blue!
Love this give away, thank you.

connysquilts@live.nl

Kim said...

I have so many colors I love, but most of all greens and purples.
I love your pincushion.

free indeed said...

Great gifties; thanks for participating in this fun hop!
My favorite color is green esp ferny, mossy shades. THat coupled with aquas makes me truely happy! :)
freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net

pippirose said...

Thanks for the chance to enter your wonderful giveaway!
My favourite fall colour is red--deep, rich wine red.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

Patty said...

I have seen so many cute pin cushions while blog hopping. Hum, I guess I need to make myself a new one.

My favorite color is forest green.

Patty
Sewsecret (at) gmail (dot) com

debbie said...

My favorite color is royal blue.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

Kathy H said...

My favorite color is red so fall is just right for me.

Heartsdesire said...

I love the colour pumpkin. It seems to mix well with any colour palette. Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway. That pincushion is so sweet.

Pam said...

My favorite color is blue ...but since it's Fall those colors are making me so happy.

Winona said...

Nice giveaway. My favorite color is purple. I also love all of the natural fall colors. Have a great day. Winona

Sandra :) said...

My favorite color at the moment is pink because I'm planning and working on several baby and little girl projects :) I had boys so I didn't get much of a chance to sew with pink as they were growing up, lol!

SueB said...

Thanks for the chance to win.

Louise said...

My favorite color is green, I think. Your gifts are great and really capture the feeling of Fall.

kathyinozarks said...

my favorite color is blue, but I really love most colors except for real bright ones.
thank you for the giveaway chance, I love your little pumpkin

Renee G said...

My favorite color is teal.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

Nancy said...

My favorite color is cobalt blue. Not exactly a fall color but very pretty.

Hands Sew Full said...

My favourite colour by itself is blue but when I do combinations I always love all the fall colours..they just seem to go so naturally together! Thanks!

Needled Mom said...

I love fall for the same reasons, but the fall colors are just so warm feeling. I really love that brick red color. I consider it MY neutral!!!!

Aliene said...

My favorite color is country blue, mixed with a light mauve. Thanks for sharing. siliene@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I like a deep, barn red. And bright, crisp green.

loko6 at peak dot org

Weatherbee ;) said...

What a great giveaway! I love the little pincushion, and I could definitely use a new one! :) My favorite color is blue, I love all shades and tones...it's just so cool and refreshing. :)

~Teresa

Heather said...

Orange of course. What other colour can add such zip to a quilt.

Emillie Rose said...

Yay for easy giveaway entries!! My favorite color is pink! My husband even let me paint a room in our house pink - well a few walls in the room are pink! Love it!

emilliepeters(at)yahoo(dot)com

Ter'e said...

My favorite color is fall.
(It's a new blend of golds/reds/greens/olives/oranges) Sure you know this color????

I love your precious pincushion!!!!
Thanks for the chance - Ter'e
clindsail@aol.com

Quilt n Queen said...

My favorite color is green and at this time of year I really like the plum shades. Thanks for the chance to win.

Shellie said...

Orange! You have to be a stronge person to love orange. It's the best of red and yellow.

Maxwells said...

My fav color is BLUE!!!! Most of my house is decorated in blue and most of mg clothes are some shade of blue!

Tudy said...

My favorite colors are blue and purple. I also like fall colors.
great giveaway.

Patty said...

my favorite color is blue - all shades.

thanks for the giveaway!

Lyn said...

my favorite color is pink. Thanks for offering the prize.

Anonymous said...

My favorite color to wear is grey probably. I like greens though mostly. I find I quilt with greens heavily too!

Kelli said...

I think my favorite color is red, it's what I'm drawn to, but I also LOVE aqua, bright pink, orange...I could keep going. I like bright, clear colors that seem happy.
THANKS!!
kelli

Jen W said...

Well, normally my favorites
are pink/red and greens but
in the Fall - totally turns
to ORANGE! Can't get any
happier for me!
Thank you so much for the
opportunity to participate in
your giveaway!

Dolores said...

My favourite colour has always been blue - any shade. It looks good on me and shows up my blue eyes. Thanks for the chance to win - I do love that pincushion.

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Orange but I love all the jewel colors of Autumn. Like that pin cushion...a lot.

Nanette Merrill said...

Well of course, from one red to another, I love red. So in the fall it can deepen to burgundy. Love your giveaway things. It is a fun fall tradition.

Becky said...

My favorite color is Purple. Thanks for participating in this awesome blog hop!

Becky said...

My favorite color is Purple. Thanks for participating in this awesome blog hop!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

My favorite color is green, but I've been accenting the house with a red similar to your backgroun....smile.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Billie

Willa said...

Blue--in almost any incarnation!

Sinta Renee said...

Shelley-- !!!OMG, you are so sweet! You know I loved that pincushion but did you know that you sent it to me on my birthday??? I feel so blessed! It is just beautiful... seriously it is just precious to me! Thank you so much!

Cori said...

I collect pin cushions, your is wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win it

Anonymous said...

Shelley I would have to say my favorite color is orange. This time of year with the spectacular color of the leaves is especially beautiful. Lucy

kt said...

My favorite color is blue, and I've converted my daughter too! As a child my mother always dressed me in blue, and somehow the color stuck! Thanks for the chance to win.
ktyoung1(at)gmail(dot)com

grostedt said...

Favorite fall colors: rich golds, from pale to reddish to brownish. grostedt@lek.net

pinsandneedles said...

My favorite fall color is orange! Thanks for a chance at your giveaway!

WoolenSails said...

My favorite fall color is burnt orange.
My favorite color is Green.

Love Fons and porter, but haven't been able to get magazines lately. I do tape their show and watch them while I am sewing.

Debbie

Anonymous said...

neece quiltqueen1@bluemarble.net My favorite color is blue. Sky blue, warm water blue and blue fabric. However, that autumn fabric that is winging it's way here will be loved. Thanks for the generous gift pack.

Jenny said...

i just love green...even more so as we are seeing all the green of nature disappear here in Indiana!! thanks for a chance at your generous giveaway!

Farm Quilter said...

My favorite color is purple, but for some reason lately I have been collecting oranges! Thank you for participating in the blog hop and giveaway! You are offering a generous gift!

wild_blue_farm at yahoo dot com

Linda said...

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING.. I LOVE ALL CRIMSON COLOURS, BURNT ORANGE , BRIGHT YELLOWS..

baukje said...

Believe me ..... my favorite color is RED.

here is my giveaway:

http://busybeefree.blogspot.com/

BROOKE said...

purple is my favorite color no matter the season.

sue said...

I love yellow - it's a happy color.

InfinityQuilter/Knitter said...

My favorite color is blue-green, like in the ocean.

Lee said...

my favorite color is purple.
Thanks for the lovely giveaway

Cathi said...

I think I'd like autumn a whole lot more if it weren't for that season that follows it!! The fall really is a pretty time of year -- love the colours of fall.
My favourite colour is pink. No surprise there! :-)

Deb said...

I like red because it's so bright and happy. I'd love to win the quilting magazine and the other treats!!

Julie S said...

My favorite color has not changed as long as I have lived: Blue! Not baby blue, but most other shades and tints of blue!

Kathy MacKie said...

My favourite color is lime green-it makes me happy! Thanks for the giveaway!

Shannon said...

Wow, you spelled out exactly way I love fall. Well put! I love the color orange. It reminds me of fall. It is a happy warm color. Reminds me of coziness and love. Thank you for the chance to win.

Michelle said...

Great giveaway prizes! My favorite color is orange. Thanks for the chance to win.

Tamie said...

My favorite color changes depending on what it is for but I love sea glass blue right now.

Joanna said...

Right now I love burgundy. I like your giveaway. Thank you.

Canadian Kristin said...

Oh, how I would love to win your prize...and you may think this silly... but my pins keep flying out of the little box and the pin cushion I tried to sew just didn't come out right, and I refuse to use the little red tomato one I have because of bad home ec memories from high school (shudder at the remembrance of that strangely shaped nightie I couldn't quite make properly)! Anyway, I am a newbie quilter and sure appreciate seeing your work for insight and inspiration!
My favourite colour is orange, whether bright and shiny or rusty and dull!

Melinda said...

Lime green, lime green, lime green - I use it as a neutral.

Laura said...

My favorite color is blue and always has been. I love this blog hop because I have been able to visit such wonderful blogs.

Jansie said...

Hi there, I love your blog colors! But my favorite colors are black and pink. Thanks for participating.
jansie(at)gmail(dot)com

Diane N said...

My favorite fall color is red

Linda T said...

How can I pick my favourite colour at this time of year? Just looking outside on our drive yesterday makes me love all the oranges and browns and reds that are out there! Enjoy your giveaway!

emmy said...

My favorite color is royal or Yale blue, althought I like all shades of blue. Lately, I have been on a red kick. You stated the magic word: pincushion. I collect them and belong to a pincushion group.

Laura said...

Well, my favorite color seems to change with my mood... so it's really a shot in the dark! This time of year, burnt orange would likely win.
Great giveaway! Thanks!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Very nice! I guess my favorite color is slate blue...but it can change from day to day! ♥

Quiltaholic said...

My favourite colour since I was a little girl and that was a very, very, VERY long time ago now lol! is YELLOW! It always has been and always will be, I just LOVE it! Anytime of year it has a glow of the current season and always makes me smile from the inside out. Thank you SEW much for participating, I've learned so much and that's helpful to this new quilter!

Jan said...

What a nice give away! My favorite color is blue, always has been!

LethargicLass said...

My favourite colour is brown... it always confuses people, but it has so many wonderful shades :)

Katy

caitlindevlin@hotmail.com

NanaSings said...

I have such a hard time deciding on my favorite color. I am trying very hard to stretch my palette, so to speak. I still tend to move toward earthy colors like taupe, olive green and such. Having a new grandson has introduced some wonderful bright colors into my stash - he loves to gaze at the bright colors! thank you for the chance to win.
susan(at)mathisons(dot)org

Sewgreen said...

My favorite color is purple!

Grandma Shell said...

My favorite color is deep true blue, the color of my eyes!

kc said...

That's the cutest little pincushion!! I love to wear any shade of pink, from pale, baby pink to deep raspberry, but I think my actual favorite color has to be teal - you know, the one you can't really tell if it's blue or green, but it's really pretty with purple. Thanks for the great giveaways!!

Quilt Doodles said...

Cute pincushion. My favorite color is blue. Thanks for having this giveaway. :)

Brittainy Barnes said...

Thanks for the great giveaway!! My favorite color is deep dark blue!

Unknown said...

thanks for being a part of the giveaway. My favorite color is purple, it makes me feel very royal!

Painting 4 Him said...

Thank you for this giveaway, it would be a thrill to win.

My favorite color is icy blue gray.

Lucky Duck Dreams said...

I love your giveaway!

Annmarie said...

My favorite color is green - olive green is best - truly a fall color. Thanks for the chance to win.

SewLindaAnn said...

I do love Fall for the change in weather. My favorite color of the moment is gray.I know, boring, but after the heat of summer I'm ready to tone it down.

Cyndi loves to stitch said...

My favorite color is lime green but my favorite fall color is orange, oranges like pumpkins, oranges like the leaves as they tuen colors. These are such great gifts and I am having so much fun hopping around reading a lot of new to me blogs. thanks for the opportunity to win some great gifts. will be back soon!!

cheryl said...

My favorite color is Carolina blue, the color of my husbands eyes.

Sarah Craig said...

I think my all-time favorite color would be green- although I love lots of other colors! This time of year, it's the beautiful flame red that some trees turn.... Thanks for the great giveaway!

AnnieO said...

I love the pincushion--it's a beauty! Thanks for the chance to win.

My favorite color is green, any shade, but particularly the more olive-y tones.

vtaannieo (at) gmail.com

Nancy Sue said...
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Nancy Sue said...

It's a perfect Fall giveaway. I all I need is my cuppa cider and I'm set. Thank you for putting together a great giveaway. Love the pin cushion. To cute to ever park a needle or pin in it :)
Have a great Columbus Day!
My favorite colors seems to always be changing. Right now I'm in the chocolate mood. Browns and golden tans. Look at Cocoa Express by Moda and that's the color frame of mind I've been in lately. :)
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Terry said...

Love the pincushion! Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite colors right now are the brights...lime green, tangerine orange, bright blue. But really there aren't any colors I don't like! :0)

cvdnurse said...

Love the pincushion! My favorite color has always been purple, in any shade at all.
Susan in NC
susie.galasso@gmail.com

thatlittlehouse said...

My favorite color is pink!

nblexp at gmail dot com

Mike and Jackie said...

I love purple

mikeandjackiew(AT)gmail(DOT)com

Janet said...

My favourite colour is the brilliant blue of the sea and the sky that you only see at this time of year. Truly inspiring when viewed with the fall leaf colours.

Lisa said...

Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance! My favorite color is purple :)

Lelia said...

Nice giveaway! My fav color is yellow, with green as a close second

leliaevelyn (at) gmail (dot) com

Carin said...

I can't enter this give away because I live in the Netherlands, but I wanted to say congrats to the winner. And that I loved reading your blog, so I have become a follower, I want to come back to read more. BTW Beautiful give away, mine color is orange.

Quilter Kathy said...

Fun giveaway! I have never read a Fons and Porter magazine, so that would be fun to see! And I would definately use up that fall fabric. My favorite colour is probably blue, although I don't seem to use it in my quilts as much as in my decorating and my clothing.

Sarita said...

I love lots of colors depending on what we're doing with them, but generally I think my "favorite color" would be green.
thanks for the opportunity to win that gorgeous fabric ~

sarita0818 at comcast dot net

georgie said...

I love pink at the moment!Thanks for the giveaway.

Jill said...

Well, I do not have a subscription to Fons and Porter, I love the pinchusion and fabric...this is a great giveaway, one I would love to win. So, thanks for the chance.

Sean said...

favorite color is red

I am entering for my daughter, her computer is down and she called and asked if once again I would enter her in contests, I couldn’t say no as she helps my wife and her mother with their charity quilting projects. I try to support them any way that I can, so here I am and I hope I am doing this right.
thank you for putting our name in your drawing. Florida area
tcsean(at)aol(dot)com

Barbara said...

My favorite color is red. Not bright red, but that wonderful old looking, deep brownish red.

bjleh@comcast.net

deborah said...

Mine is the deep rich reds of the fallen leaves! My favorite color is burgundy, so I'm drawn to that color of leaves.

Sarah Vanderburgh said...

I love orange. All year round! Thanks for a great fall giveaway.

monika@mysweetprairie.ca said...

Hope I'm not too late...
do I really have to pick one? mmmm
yellow/orange/red/brown. that side of the color wheel. lol

okay.
YELLOW
but only the nice yellows. lol

Laine said...

I love the fall season. I love waking up to the cool crisp mornings, wearing sweatshirts and looking at all the warm colors outside during the warm afternoons.

lsandes@comcast.net

Pat said...

My all-time favorite color is purple but my favorite fall color is orange. (I wonder how they'd look together?) Thanks for the chance to win.

Dresden Quilter said...

Pink! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Melzie said...

my favorite overall color is green.
my favorite wearing clothes color is grey.
my favorite car color is pumpkin orange.
my favorite decor color is brown. I could go on and on ;) xoxo melzie

Vickie said...

My favourite colour is Burgundy,
deep, rich, glorious Burgundy.
vickiemca@gmail.com

Joanne G said...

My favorite color is royal blue. And yes, I have seen that in a fall quilt!!!
jgray4676@wideopenwest.com

Lisalou said...

My favorite color changes with each season...lol...but right now it is the dark fall colors...like rust.

A said...

Thank you for having this giveaway.
warnerar at hotmail dot com
My favorite color would be pumpkin. Not orange but pumpkin.

MoeWest said...

My favorite color is blue. Thanks for the chance to win your great prizes.

Faith Hope and Cherrytea said...

i'm correcting my previous no reply status, so hoping this now works for everyone! thx :)
tho' a comment to my blog does get emailed to me ~