Answers and the WINNERS!!

WE have our winners... congrats to Linda Schiffer and Sandra. You both have won a set of Amy Bradley quilting notecards. I will have a picture for you in the next posting.. here are the answers to the trivia.
Everyone have a great day!
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1. Everyone has one: a tomato pin cushion with a strawberry attached. What's the strawberry for?

Your Answer: To clean needles and pins
The strawberry is filled with fine sand or emery. The abrasive action of these fillers removes dirt and rust, keeping pins and needles sharp and smooth.

54% of players have answered correctly.



2. The purpose of this notion is to "un-sew." What is it?

Your Answer: Seam ripper
One of the least fun things to do in sewing is to rip out what you have sewn, or "un-sew" it. Unfortunately, a seam ripper is an essential tool. While a sharp pair of scissors can do in a pinch, the construction of a seam ripper is such that you can slide the tip under a single stitched thread, lessening the chance of putting a hole in the fabric.

91% of players have answered correctly.



3. Which one of the following notions is used in ironing?

Your Answer: Ham
A ham is a firmly stuffed flannel covered object that is approximately the size and shape of a ham. It is used to aid in pressing odd or rounded edges such as sleeves and yokes.

48% of players have answered correctly.



4. Which needle has the thinnest shank?

Your Answer: Beading
A beading needle is very long and slender, in order to pass through tiny openings such as in seed beads and sequins. The quilting needle is generally a short needle in varying thicknesses. The sharp needle comes in various sizes and is used for general sewing. It is sturdier than the beading needle and has a larger eye than the quilting needle. The tapestry needle has a blunt rather than sharp tip, and has a large eye to allow yarn or floss to pass through.

63% of players have answered correctly.



5. What would today's quilter consider to be the most indispensable notion(s)?

Your Answer: Rotary cutter
Quilting was revolutionized in the 1980's with the advent of the rotary cutter, a circular razor blade on a handle, used with a mat and acrylic rulers. The rotary cutter enables cutting with far greater speed and accuracy, compared to the old method of tracing around templates and cutting pieces out with scissors. While templates are still used for some piecing and applique, many quilters never use them, preferring the ease and efficiency of rotary cutting. While having a local quilt shop nearby is wonderful, many quilters buy everything they need through catalogues and the internet. Drop-down quilt frames have gone the way of the horse and buggy.

43% of players have answered correctly.



6. All of the following are ways to baste quilts except one. Which is the odd one out?

Your Answer: Firmly hold the layers together while you quilt
No matter how firmly you hold the layers, you will probably wind up with tucks and pleats on the back if you just hold the layers together while quilting instead of basting them first. Method of basting is a matter of personal preference, and is also a function of the size of the quilt. Spray adhesive is a good method for smaller pieces, such as wall hangings and smaller baby quilts. Basting with running stitches is the preferred method for quilts that will be hand-quilted. Pin-basting with safety pins is the method of choice for machine quilting.

58% of players have answered correctly.



7. What is a chatelaine?

Your Answer: A necklace to which sewing notions are attached
Chatelaines were in fashion in Victorian times. Not only were they functional, but women could show off their beautiful and one-of-a-kind notions such as ivory carved stilettos, pearl-handled seam rippers, and ornate thimble cages. Some women use chatelaines today, especially when doing handwork, so that needed tools are right at hand.

49% of players have answered correctly.



8. There are many ways to mark fabric for sewing and quilting. All of the following are good ways to mark fabric, except one. Which is the no-no?

Your Answer: Sharpie
Sharpies not only leave permanent marks, but they bleed on most fabrics! Beginning quilters have been known to try and sign their quilts with Sharpies, only to learn the hard way that Sharpies are for paper, plastic, wood - but not for fabric! Do not confuse the ubiquitous Sharpie pen with similar looking pens such as the Micron pigma pens, which are designated for permanent marking on fabrics.

Soap has been around for a long time as a marker and is a good alternative for dark fabrics. It's also a great way to use up those thin soap slivers when the bar of soap is nearly used up. Chalk is a taylor's tool, adapted for home sewing and there is even powdered chalk for "pouncing" on quilting pattern templates. Marking pencils come in a variety of colors, to provide contrast on the fabric being marked. A light hand with a graphite pencil is also an acceptable marking tool.

80% of players have answered correctly.



9. How often should a sewing machine needle be changed?

Your Answer: All of the above
If you are having problems sewing, i.e. the thread gets knotted and tangled, the thread keeps breaking, or the tension appears to be off, the first thing to do is re-thread your machine, including re-threading the bobbin. If that doesn't fix it, the second thing to do is to change the needle. These two steps will resolve most problems.

85% of players have answered correctly.



10. What is the notion called that is used to punch a hole, such as for a belt?

Your Answer: Stiletto
A stiletto, sometimes called a taylor's awl, is a pointed tool that is used to make a hole. It is also useful for holding delicate items in place while machine sewing, such as ribbon. All of the items listed will make a hole, but you will have greater control and a cleaner, neater product with a stiletto which is designed for this purpose.

57% of players have answered correctly.

Keep Smiling!
kim :)

I've got a notion Trivia....

How about a little trivia..I am having 2 giveaways.. one for my pincushion swappers and one for all the bloggers. All you have to do is email the answers to the questions to azkimbo@gmail.com for everyone who gets all the answers correct your name will go into a basket. The deadline for answers is 9AM Saturday. There will be one winner from each group. I will draw before noon on Saturday. The winners and prizes will be revealed then. If you are a pincushion swapper please put that in subject. Have fun!

1. Everyone has one: a tomato pin cushion with a strawberry attached. What's the strawberry for?

To clean needles and pins
For decoration
To lift the pin cushion
For little tiny pins



2. The purpose of this notion is to "un-sew." What is it?

Invisible thread
Seam ripper
Bonding tape
Fabric glue



3. Which one of the following notions is used in ironing?

Turkey
Ham
Butterfly
Fly



4. Which needle has the thinnest shank?

Tapestry
Quilting
Beading
Sharp



5. What would today's quilter consider to be the most indispensable notion(s)?

Nearby quilt shop
Templates
Rotary cutter
Drop-down quilting frame



6. All of the following are ways to baste quilts except one. Which is the odd one out?

Firmly hold the layers together while you quilt
Baste with running stitches
Pin-baste with safety pins
Use spray adhesive to hold the layers together



7. What is a chatelaine?

A braided trim
A necklace to which sewing notions are attached
A focal fabric
Interfacing made of horsehair



8. There are many ways to mark fabric for sewing and quilting. All of the following are good ways to mark fabric, except one. Which is the no-no?

Soap
Chalk
Sharpie
Pencil



9. How often should a sewing machine needle be changed?

When the needle thread keeps breaking
After every 2 or 3 projects
All of the above
If you hear a popping sound when sewing



10. What is the notion called that is used to punch a hole, such as for a belt?

Nail
Stiletto
Jumbo pin
Ice pick

Swap Partners are out.......

Hello Swappers.....
I have emailed all partners. I have heard from a couple of you and sounds like you are ready to get your pincushions started. There were a couple of swappers that somehow got missed, but no worries we matched everyone with a partner. Now, don't forget to visit the blogs and get to know your partner and see what everyone is doing. I will be attaching blog addresses to all the names this weekend. July 18th is the postmark deadline for all parcels. Please share peeks along the way of your projects if you like.. we want to see what everyone is doing. Stay tuned Friday evening for the first giveaway.. just a little fun while we sew.
Keep Smiling!
Kim :)

Pincushion Swappers

Hello my fellow swappers! Here is a list of everyone I have signed up. If your name is not here and you signed up please email at azkimbo@gmail.com. Your partners are being emailed now. If you have any questions for your partner I can be your go between so you remain a secret. If I have made any mistakes please contact me so I may correct them. Every Friday will be a giveaway for some fun. Learn as much as you can about your partner. Please do your best work give what you would like to receive.

Melinda Fulkerson,

Jeanne Cupertino,


Nann Dawn ,

Michele Robinson ,


Sherry Bedard,,


Sandra Pipitone ,


Maria Orchard ,


Linda Clarke,


Carol Lewis,


Pat McNally,,

Blondie Spence ,


Lanette Hill,


Linda Schiffer,


Danielle Johnson ,


Linda Bylsma,


Diana Owensby,


Brenda Mercado ,


Kim Pebley ,





The fun starts now.. I can't wait to see all the different pincushions that will be made.
Keep Smiling!
Kim :)

Happy Day!

Well, The move is done.. now some organizing.... I am almost there and it's a Happy Day! I will be doing the Pincushion partner swapping Monday. I will email you all with your partners information. There will be a side blog listing all the names I have entered. IF you entered and don't see your name please email me so I can add you. I had an email issue when we first started and I think I contacted everyone who got lost. As for now I am going to a committee meeting for our summer camp in Laughlin and then relax. I hope you all are relaxing too and enjoying your weekend!

Keep Smiling!

Kim :)

What's Behind Door #1..Swap Update..Misc..

Well.. I am not sure why this picture is sideways.. It didn't upload that way in my program.

But, do you know what is behind the door.. very exciting stuff. THAT is the entrance to my quilting webstore. Yes, that is Havasu Quilts. I am so excited to start showing you as my baby is born. We are still open during construction. I got a new wall, fresh paint, new AC for the HOT summer that is just about here and a new floor. There is lots to see behind the door.. just log onto http://www.havasuquilts.com/ .

The Pincushion Swap is coming along great......I have been fortunate for all the swappers so far

that have joined in. We are going to start having little giveaways so be prepared to be first to press the button with whatever info is needed to get the gifties! The swap is open still thru May 23rd. so if you want to join just post that you do and email with the answers to these questions.. remember your partner is a secret!

To sign up email me directly at azkimbo@gmail.com with Pincushion in the subject line.
Include in the email:
Your name

Mailing Address

Email address

Blog address

Color preferences, style, likes/dislikes.

What type are you: country, vintage, victoria, prim, modern...

Do you want to post overseas

Any other info you would like your partner to know.

Original details are on the May 1 post.
Thank you for joining,

Happy Swapping!

Now for the Misc.. today was my anniversary and my DH surprised me and had these delivered to my office.

I have some swaps to finish up that I am in for both sewing and rubber stamping. I will post them as I complete them. Sweetatta is doing an altered bag swap on Splitcoast Stampers. If you like to play with paper crafts go check it out. Join in.. who knows you may get one of my creations! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=436592

Keep Smiling!

Kim :)

Giveaways all over the place, .....

Lauren , at Papercrafts in paradise is having a giveaway in honor of her birthday..her good friend Kelly, who is a Le Reve consultant, has provided this fantastic gift package worth over $200!

It contains a 50mL parfum, an atomiser, perfumed body lotion and a perfumed body oil mist – all in the Le Reve fragrance inspired by J’Adore! What a lovely selection, and will make some lucky recipient very very happy! Pop over to Lauren's and see what she is doing!

The drawing is held on Mother's Day.. what a nice way to get pampered. I want to wish all you mothers out there good luck!

Daisy Quilts is having a giveaway check out what is going on over there...

Kim .. at Kim's Big Quilting Adventure has designed a new pattern.. she is looking for a name and will give away "hot of the press" one of the patterns if she picks your name!! Here is a pic of the pattern.. submit a name by Thursday night.. Good Luck..

Kim :)

Specials Everywhere.....

If you are interested I have two specials going on....


Scrapbooking Month....Stampin UP.. & 50% off 2 pieces of Longaberger and FREE shipping....



May Specials
Join Stampin' Up! & Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month!

1. Buy three packs of Designer Paper or 12 x 12 textured cardstock and Get One FREE!


2. Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $75 and get a special offered Scrapbooking Starter Kit!


3. Buy the new Jumble Alphabet Stamp set (a sneak peek from the upcoming 2009-2010 Idea Book & catalog) for 20% off.


Special dates: May 1st - May 31st, 2009.


Join my Team & get an extra gift from me!


Click here to visit my Stampin' Up! website where you can place your Stampin' Up! online order and join as a new recruit.
Thank you!

Thank you for choosing me to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator!! Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.





Go directly to the website and order online... click here Also FREE shipping from May 1 - 15th.

Happy Wednesday & Keep Smiling!

Kim :)

Catch up & Monday Challenge.....

I haven't posted from my Friday night stamp classes much this is one of the cards we made last week.. I called it my quilt card. It uses the Top Note die cut from Stampin Up. We cut out some squares from different Designer Paper then put them on a piece of cardstock and ran it through the machine. There is paper piercing all around the edges also.This is the inside of the card. When you use the Top Note die cut you are left with a frame. I had the girls center it the best they could and we placed it inside the card.

Tata and I have been working on the BOM from The Fat Quarter Shop the last two Sunday via Webcam.. we are a little behind.. that is blocks 1 & 2.. but, we are determined to get them done and we get to chat while sewing as if we were right next to each other. We are having alot of fun. After this one, we have another one that we both particated in from Cabbage Rose Quilting.

Now, onto Monday Challenge.. I worked on getting the garage cleared out all weekend.. You would think I should have lost about 10 pounds just walking up and down the stairs, lifting, lugging and pushing boxes around and sweating like crazy in the Havasu heat.. LOL Sad to say.. I did NOT lose 10 pounds. I did lose .75 pounds. I will take it. I am hoping that this next week we will see more. My muscles are pretty sore though and I heard that they can actually make you show a gain.. so we will see. Good luck to everyone else.. I know Khris is watching out there.. Oh and there is the general.. she is busy filling up dumpsters.

Don't forget about the pincushion swap... if you are interested see the previous post! It's going to be alot of fun!!!

Keep Smiling!

Kim :)

Pincushions for my first swap...........

I love House Mouse.. aren't they the cutest!! I thought it was the perfect icon for my swap.

My first swap!! I do hope you will join me. There will be special post each week for you to participate in and win extra gifties...... it will be alot of fun. If you sign up please post this icon on your blog

What's required: A Special Handmade Pincushion. Let's see some of your most creative work. If you choose to add something more to your parcel that is your choice.

How it works: I prefer it to be a secret swap, makes for more interest, trying to guess who your partner is. It is also a great way to make new friends. You need to have an active blog, this means you make regular posts. This way you can hop on your partners blog and find out something that might not be mentioned in the swap details. You need to have an email attached to your blog address so that I can keep in contact with you. PLEASE make sure you do NOT have your settings at No Reply. . A thank you is a must. Please take the time and write your swap partner a thank you once you have received your parcel. Swap on time, if you have a problem please let me know so I can let your partner know there will be a little delay. We all know how life sometimes gets in the way of our plans. I will be happy to be the go between so your partner doesn't know who you are if you have a question to ask. Please include in your parcel, your name, email address and your blog address. Your partner can then let you know the package arrived safely,offer her thanksand post for all to see. Once you have received your parcel, please email me so I can mark it off against your name, this way I can keep track of who has completed the swap. If you sign up and do not fulfil your swap you will be named publicly. Please only sign up if you are truly interested.

Dates:
I will take sign ups through May 23 or until I am full whichever comes first. As soon as all the names have been collected I’ll email partner details.
All parcels need to be postmarked no later than July 18th. That gives you plenty of time to find out about your partner and make the best pincushion ever.

To sign up email me directly at azkimbo@gmail.com with Pincushion in the subject line.

Include in the email:

Your name

Mailing Address

Email address

Blog address

Color preferences, style, likes/dislikes.

What type are you: country, vintage, victoria, prim, modern...

Do you want to post overseas

Any other info you would like your partner to know.

Thank you for joining, Happy Swapping!
Keep Smiling!
Kim :)