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Sunday, April 29, 2012

A Pink Panda Pillow ...and a Giveaway!!

I have been sick this weekend and had trouble getting to this post to get it online but here it (finally!) goes.

I have been doing a little around here trying to get motivation back. I finished my April block for the Round Robin Mystery Mini and got it sent off. The May block is also finished (the first person sent it early) but I thought I'd hold onto it for just a bit so the next person isn't overwhelmed.
I also have both kids going to birthday slumber parties tonight so I've been doing some last minute crafting. My daughter is going next door to the "girl" house (3 daughters) and I always make them stuff. Their mom and I joke that we are our kids' other moms so I always think I should do stuff for them. I found out that this particular daughter has a collection of pandas so I went to PiecebyNumber for their paper pieced panda here. Let's just say, when paper piecing one should not rush. I can't tell you how many mistakes went into this piece, but it's finally done.

I didn't have time to add the bamboo. I just whipped up a pillow for her. So what do you get when you have a girl that likes pink and pandas? Why a pink panda pillow, of course!
I thought it turned out pretty cute and I think she'll like it. Considering I finished it 2 hours before my daughter had to take it to the party, I was cutting it close.I also found out that I did not win the Accuquilt barn quilt contest but congrats to the winners. Their blocks are gorgeous!
I had also planned a giveaway for my 1 year blogiversary but we are now a month out from that so I am way overdo. I even have it in a box ready to go...I just needed to get it done so without further ado...

To celebrate my one year and one month blogiversary, I am giving away a self made charm pack of leftovers from my boy twin quilt and a TMQ binding tool.

The charm pack is made up of leftovers from my boy twin quilt so you are getting some Dr. Seuss fabrics, some Fairy Tale Friends by Moda and a few other prints. I bought two binding tools; one for me and one for you. I used mine on the boy twin quilt and I loved it. There's a great video by the Missouri Star Quilt Co. on youtube to show you how to use it.

This giveaway will stay open through 9 pm EST Saturday 5/5/12 and a winner will be announced on May 6th. This contest is open to United States and Canada only. Sorry international! This all comes out of my pocket (or hubby's, rather, since I'm not working right now!).

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.

To enter...
1) Leave one comment below for a single entry.
2) Be a follower for a second entry.
3) If you post about it in any way (blog post, tweet, etc), leave a third entry.

That's it! Good luck, and happy (very late) blogiversary to me!
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73 comments:

  1. Carol SwiftApril 29, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Happy blogiversary! Love the little panda--too cute!

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  2. EdenApril 29, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    You did a great job on your panda block! That was the perfect background too, looks just like bamboo - I would have been concerned with it's directionality but it looks just like a stand of bamboo. Happy blogaversary, even if it is late!

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  3. EdenApril 29, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Oh, and I am already a follower, I think... I'll check. I follow you on my dashboard. I'll check, if I'm not already I will be.

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  4. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾April 29, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Happy blogiversary! I bet the pillow was a welcome addition to the collection...cute!

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  5. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingApril 29, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Very cute Panda!
    Happy Blogverary (sp??? is that really a word??) Anyway, congratulations.
    And thanks for the giveaway..these would be great in an "I Spy" quilt!!

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  6. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingApril 29, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    And yes, I am a follower! And enjoy your blog!

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  7. ChiskaApril 29, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I love your panda! Congrats on one year.

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  8. ChiskaApril 29, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I'm a follower.

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  9. ritainalaskaApril 29, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    cute panda ... just browsed piecbynumber, thanx for the link!
    your blog is terrific, congrats on the first year.

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  10. ritainalaskaApril 29, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    i'm a follower :)

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  11. SallieApril 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Happy blogiversary! The panda is really cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  12. SallieApril 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I'm a follower.

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  13. Marcia W.April 29, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Happy blogiversary! Your pink panda pillow is very cute - and like the other UFO projects you have posted too. I have a hexie project that pull out from time to time as well. Congratulations!

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  14. The ThompsonsApril 29, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    What an adorable panda - love it! I love that it's surrounded by pink!

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  15. The ThompsonsApril 29, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    And of course, I'm a follower. :)

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  16. B GreeneApril 29, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Congrats on reaching another blog milestone! I really need some more boy-themed fabric, but the charm pack is perfect! The binding tool is at the top of my wishlist - how did you know? Thanks for the chance to win!

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  17. B GreeneApril 29, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I am a new follower - very glad that your giveaway brought me to your blog.

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  18. B GreeneApril 29, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Tweeted the giveaway, too.
    https://twitter.com/#!/AlphaBecky/status/196699977408446464

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  19. tubilinha tiacarminhaApril 29, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Parabéns e muitas criatividades junto com muitas felicidades.Sou seguidora.

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  20. M-R CharbonneauApril 29, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Cute pillow! Happy blogiversary, Melinda! Mine's coming up this month. I can't believe it's been a year already!

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  21. M-R CharbonneauApril 29, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    I'm definitely a follower. :)

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  22. Mike PearsonApril 29, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Nice pillow :) Love pandas :)

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  23. Mike PearsonApril 29, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  24. laurawilson25April 29, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win the little boy fabric to finish a quilt for my nephew.

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  25. laurawilson25April 29, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    And I am a follower through Google Reader.

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  26. Mike PearsonApril 29, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I tweeted and blogged it: http://amateurquilter.blogspot.com/2012/04/tildas-twisted-life-is-having-giveaway.html

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  27. Michele TApril 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Happy Blogiverary to you!!! Love the panda pillow it is awesome!!

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  28. Michele TApril 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I tweeted your giveaway @mimistarquilter

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  29. Michele TApril 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I tweeted your giveaway @mimistarquilter

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  30. Michele TApril 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    I am a follower! Thanks for the chance!

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  31. Gene BlackApril 29, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    the Panda looks great. LOL...I make so many mistakes when I paper piece too.
    Thanks for the sweet giveaway.

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  32. AlApril 29, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    That panda looks fab! I didn't know we started our blogs so close together. How awesome!

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  33. EllaApril 29, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  34. EllaApril 29, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Love the panda pattern!

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  35. Renee GApril 29, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    The pillow is cute and I love all these fabric bits.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

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  36. Renee GApril 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    And yes I follow on GFC
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  37. Maria KievitApril 29, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Love the panda pattern You did a nice job for not having much time. New follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  38. Maria KievitApril 29, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Love the panda pattern You did a nice job for not having much time. New follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  39. ~Kelie~April 29, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    That panda pillow is awesome!!! Very very creative!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  40. ~Kelie~April 29, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I'm a new follower!!!

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  41. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetApril 30, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Very cute pillow, pandas are precious.

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  42. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetApril 30, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    I am a follower.

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  43. LinzApril 30, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    I LOVE the panda!!! SO cute!! Way to go!!! :)

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  44. LinzApril 30, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    And of course I am a follower!

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  45. robinApril 30, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Happy blogiversary!

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  46. robinApril 30, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I Tweeted: http://tildastwistedlife.blogspot.ca/2012/04/pink-panda-pillow-and-giveaway.html

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  47. LeeApril 30, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Happy Blogaversary! I love the panda pillow - very sweet - thanks for the giveaway!

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  48. LeeApril 30, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I am a follower!

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  49. KathrynnApril 30, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Congratulations on your Blogaversary. The panda is really cute. Thanks for the giveaway

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  50. AlliApril 30, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Your panda pillow came out great! And good job finishing it just in time -- when I come up against deadlines like that, I tend to spend like twenty minutes just freaking out about the deadline instead of getting to work. :D

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  51. AlliApril 30, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I follow your blog in my reader. Congratulations on your blogiversary! :)

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  52. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansApril 30, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Stopping in from Canoe Ridge and I LOVE your panda!! He's waving hello! I'd love to enter your giveaway for your amazing sounding scraps!! Congrats on your 12+1 month blogiversary! Thanks for the chance.

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  53. UnknownApril 30, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Cute Panda pillow and happy blogiversary! :)

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  54. UnknownApril 30, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I'm a new follower

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  55. UnknownApril 30, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I'm sharing your giveaway on my blog too. :)

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  56. DebMay 1, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! Isn't blogging a wonderful connection to other crafters? I'd love to be included.

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  57. ElisabettaMay 1, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    I am new follower ^^)

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  58. ElisabettaMay 1, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I'd like to make something for my two little kids, don't know what but the internt provides many inspirations ^^)

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  59. ElisabettaMay 1, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I linked on my page to this giveaway
    http://kikkamella.multiply.com/links/item/53/Tildas_Twisted_Life_A_Pink_Panda_Pillow_...and_a_Giveaway

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  60. Richard HealeyMay 1, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway going to have to watch that video and figure out what that tool is.

    http://richardquilts.blogspot.com
    http://blog.beccacooks.com

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  61. Richard HealeyMay 1, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I am a follower

    http://richardquilts.blogspot.com
    http://blog.beccacooks.com

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  62. christyMay 2, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Great giveaway! Thanks
    yanuzo at hotmail dot com

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  63. KristyMay 2, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Congrats on your milestone! :)

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  64. KristyMay 2, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    I follow here and now on Pinterest too! :)

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  65. ElisabettaMay 2, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I tweeted rhe giveaway

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  66. JulianneMay 2, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! What a cute charm pack, I'd be so happy if I won!

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  67. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingMay 2, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    LOVE that Panda block! What fun! I'm sure she loves it, too. Thanks for the giveaway. I need to have another one, maybe when I get to clean up some of my quilty stuff

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  68. Catskill QuilterMay 4, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Oh, what fun to try a new ruler! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  69. Catskill QuilterMay 4, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I am a happy regular follower...

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  70. KellMay 5, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Such a cute panda & happy blogiversary!

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  71. KellMay 5, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  72. Charlene SMay 5, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Great Panda!

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  73. Charlene SMay 5, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I am a follower! Love visiting your blog?

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Thank you so much for coming by! I appreciate all the comments so much!