I just learned about the One World One Heart giveaway when I visited the Meandering Threads blog.  This is a world wide gathering of crafters and those interested in the arts from around the world. 
There are many fascinating blogs to visit and many really nice giveaways.  Stop by Meandering Threads and you’ll find out more about this event.

Giveaway
The giveaway at Quilting and Patchwork for a mini book about quilting is nearing its deadline.  Check out the giveaway at the above link and be sure to enter your comment (see instructions on that post) before Sunday evening at midnight (eastern), December 28,2008.
This book by Patricia Mainardi is a nice little one for your collection.

Giveaway
I’m holding a giveaway/random drawing, here at Quilting and Patchwork, for the mini book by Patricia Mainardi, QUILTS The Great American Art.  This book explores the women’s role in the decorative art of quiltmaking.
To enter, leave a comment below and share something about quilts, quiltmaking or quilters in your life or family. 
(This giveaway will run from  today, Saturday, December 20 through midnight of Sunday, December 28.  Duplicate entries will be disqualified.
Unfortunately I can open the giveaway only for residents of the US and Canada or those who have a US or Canadian mailing address.  I plan to have something soon that everyone can …read more

Giveaways
More and more bloggers seem to offer giveaways/contests on their blogs and web sites.  Some of these encourage viewers to visit.  Other giveaways share with visitors the blogger’s quilted/fabric art items and/or books.  Still more are for pure fun.
Do you visit blogs and web sites for giveaways and contests?  Or do check out blogs mainly for the information and resources offered there, participating in the giveaways as an incidental bonus?
Or do you stay away from blogs that offer giveaways?
I’ve put up a new poll (to the right) about giveaways.  I’d like you to vote there.  Also, leave a comment below …read more

You’ll find a series of giveaways at One Book Two Book, running from Dec. 2-7.  Check out the rules and leave comments at the following links.  You can enter any or all of the giveaways.  These will make great Christmas gifts for youngsters, too.
Book Swim Giveaway
Readeez DVD Giveaway
Baby Can Read Giveaway
Wii Pop Star Guitar Giveaway
Fly Me To The Moon Giveaway
Giveaway – Celebrity Arthur Book from Speakaboos
Giveaway – Countdown to Bedtime Soundbooks
Giiveaway – ECO Baby Organic Playdough
Baby Potential Teacher Onesie Giveaway
Natural Pod Giveaway
RideMakerz Giveaway
Happy Green Bee Giveaway
Mead Writing Fundamentals Giveaway

Giveaway
Cardmaking, whether from fabric, mixed media or solely paper, gains attention as we approach the holidays.  These may be greeting cards, thank you notes, invitations, and place cards for parties.
For those who enjoy giveaways as well as making cards, stop by Linette’s She Knows Parties Close to My Heart Giveaway for Making Handmade Holiday Cards and Invitations.  (Linette’s giveaway runs through Nov. 21)
Do you have any special techniques for cardmaking that combine fabric and other media?  I enjoy making and receiving handmade cards. 

Bloggy Giveaways Carnival
Debi’s name was drawn as the winner of the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival for a copy of The Friendship Quilt. 
 “I’m just learning to quilt…this would be awesome!” said Debi.
I hope Debi will receive inspiration from the quilters’ quotes and stories in the book.
Thank you, everyone, for visiting Quilting and Patchwork and leaving your comments and entries.  I hope you enjoy this blog and find it helpful, encouraging and entertaining.
Let me know if there is something you’d like to see here.  Share your stories and experiences, too.

 The Bloggy Giveaway Carnival has come again to Quilting and Patchwork.
 I’m offering the book, The Friendship Quilt,compiled by Esther L. Beilenson.  This books, relates in the words of quilters, the meaning quilting, quilters and friendship have in their lives.
The giveaway is open to those who live in the United States or have a mailing address here.  The dates are Oct. 27-31, at 11:59 AM eastern.
Leave a comment below.  (Include your e-mail address in the sign-in procedure, so I’ll know how to contact you. E-mail addresses are not made public.)  
Tell us about your quilting, if you’d like.  Do you have any friendship quilts …read more

Bloggy Giveaways
Stay tuned for the Bloggy Giveaways beginning Monday, October 27.  You won’t want to miss it at Quilting and Patchwork.
I’ll be offering the book of inspirations, The Friendship Quilt.  It’s filled with unique illustrations and quotes from quilters. 
Instructions for entering will be here.

Blogtober Fest Winners
We’ve reached the end of Blogtober Fest and I’ve heard from the Quilting and Patchwork winners with their addresses.  Thank you, everyone, for participating and leaving comments.  It was very enjoyable to read your comments and to know I’d inspired many of you as well as stimulating memories.
10/7 Giveaway – Carla is the winner and received a Huru Humi Gift Pack consisting or a Huru Humi, a t-shirt and stickers.  This is a product line that helps children develop communication, self-expression and social skills.
In mentioning quilting, Carla said, I have never owned a quilt.  I would love to.
10/10 …read more