Thursday, May 27, 2010

Once Upon A Summer Give-A-Way



Have you ever heard about "those people" who  buy something.....like a quilt book......and when they get home they discover they already have that book?
Well.....if I was ever one of "those people".....I would want to share one of my copies with a friend.


Hello Friend!
It is feeling like summer here in Minnesota.



Once Upon A Summer by Heather Mulder Peterson has 12 fun patterns that were inspired by her honeymoon trip to California.

Heather is a designer from Minnesota.  Anka's Treasures was named after her Grandmother.  You can visit her at http://www.anka'streasures.com/


I am planning on making this penny rug one of these days.
If you would like to be entered in the drawing, just leave a comment.  If you share this Summer Give-A-Way on your blog, I will enter your name twice.   
I will draw a random winner on June 1.....when I get home from my dentist appointment.

54 comments:

Terry said...

Oh I really want to win that book! I just got some of her fabric and it would be perfect for the snails quilt I see in there! Thanks for the giveaway! (Pick me! Pick me!! LOL)

Anonymous said...

You are not alone! I have done it a couple of times.. buying duplicates. I get home and think... o my gosh!! Duh! And then I share them :o) I actually have this book, so please don't include me, but I just wanted to share with ya.

Anna said...

I'm afraid I have done this more than once. Love the book

Liz said...

I think we've all done the same thing haven't we? Would love this and I definitely haven't got it..LOL!
Lizzie
xxx

Anonymous said...

Looks like a lovely book. your blog is very nice. Lizzie

Red Geranium Cottage said...

I am forever buying patterns/books that I already have. Honestly we must really love them that's why we buy in duplicate. lol
Good luck at the dentist. That is one place I do not like going.

Anonymous said...

I own this book...it is a good one and I could see why you ended up with two. Hee! It happens!!

Unknown said...

OH I've done that! Many. many times....

Carol said...

I love that book, please enter my name in your drawing. I have totally done that, bought a magazine or book that I already had.

Zlaty said...

I think it's probably a really good book if you bought it twice! :) Please count me in for the giveaway!
The projects look lovely!

Thanks to Mary for letting me know about your giveaway!

Have a great holiday weekend!

Karen said...

Anka's Treasure books are always good. I have done the duplicate book thing too. Silly but sometimes we forget.

Sharlotte said...

Mary from Quilt Hollow (quilthollow.blogspot.com) directed me to this wonderful giveaway! Please include me in your drawing! It is an awesome and generous giveaway! Good luck with your dentist appointment. June 1st is my wedding anniversary, 14years!

paulette said...

I would also LOVE to win this book!! And yes I have bought duplicate books and magazines...;o) So happy to hear that I'm not alone... Thanks for throwing my name into the give away hat!!
Paulette

Gene Black said...

I would like to have this book. I usually don't buy the book because I am afraid I already have it. But I don't have this one!

QuiltSue said...

Ms Quilt Hollow told me about this. It looks fabulous and I'd LOVE to win it, if I'm eligible as I live in the UK?
Oh, and yes, I have been there, done that and even got the t-shirt (2 t-shirts actually)!

Sharlotte said...

A posted a link to this giveaway on my blog.

Kaaren said...

Mary told me too! I'd love to become your new best friend and win your duplicate oopsy. *wink*

Haven't we all made the same mistake at least once? I know I have. Oops!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Mary sent me and I would love to win this book too. :-) I have a dentist appt this week too~ I'm dreading mine!~ I hope yours isn't too bad. ;-) Thanks for the chance!

Pat said...

Yes...I have heard of those people and used to BE one of those people. Now I keep an alphabetized list on my computer of all my quilting books AND patterns and keep a printed copy in my purse. No more duplicate-buying for me!!! (People laugh but then they realize it is a GOOD idea to do what I'm doing!!!) Mary from Quilt Hollow told me about your blog. Please enter my name as this is a book I do NOT have yet!

JulieF1962 said...

What a great quilting book! I really like the tablerunner. Thank you for the chance to win!

Julie

Jackie's Stitches said...

I'd love to be entered into your giveaway! I love Heather's patterns.

Candace said...

I've done this more times than I care to admit! It looks like a great book - no wonder you bought it twice!
Cheers!

Blu said...

The perils of too much stash! When you keep buying the same thing over and over.

Please add me in for the giveaway

Rebecca P said...

Hi, Mary sent me.
I would love a chance to win this book, it looks wonderful. Plus since the author made the projects because of her trip to California, It would be perfect because I LIVE in California.
Thanks for the chance to win.

QuiltNut Creations said...

what a beautiful book! and i have done that too lol. thanx for the chance

Stitched With Prayer said...

I had to laugh when I read your post because I do that with quilting magazines that I don't have subscriptions too. LOL...One day your just going through your books and magazines and OOPS...there it is, I had 3 copies of the same magazine one time, that was a HUGE 'senior moment'. I love Heather Mulder Peterson's patterns. Thanks so very much for a chance to have this book. AND a big thank you to Mary Flynn of Quilt Hollow for letting me know about this great giveaway. Good Luck EVERYONE!!!

Jocelyn said...

I too am a big fan of Heather's patterns. I don't think I have ever seen this book before. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for entering me :-)

Parsley said...

I'd love a chance at your giveaway. Thank you!

Barb said...

That is a book that quickly caught my interest. I would love a chance to win this book, thanks so much!

Barb said...

You have a good friend in Mary from Quilt Hollow....

I posted about your giveaway, just look on my left sidebar.

Soggibottom said...

What a great thought to blog your book. Must admit it looks really interesting.. Good luck with your giveaway.
x x x

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Thanks so much for your email...what a fantastic book....

Needled Mom said...

I LOVE that Snails in the Sand quilt!!!!! What a fun giveaway. You must give Mary two entries because she e-mailed me too.

AnnieO said...

I love Heather's designs and would love to win the book. What a nice giveaway :)

Shakerwood said...

Yes, I can't count the number of times I have done that....even with patterns....on ebay.......how embarrassing! Count me in!!

Teresa said...

What a great book this would be to win. Please count me in!

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh what a fun book! I"m in! And yes, I"ve bought duplicates before!

onlymehere said...

Mary of Quilt Hollow told me about your give-away. This looks like a fun quilt book and I'd love to be entered. Better yet, she led me to a fun blog that I can add to my list! Cindy

Cindy said...

I just adore Heather. I follow her blog and love her fabrics as well as her books and patterns.

Not only have I bought "double" books, I've also bought double patterns and just when I thought I had a certain charm pack - I didn't...LOL

My brain just isn't what it used to be.

jean said...

I really enjoy Heather Mulder Peterson's patterns. I would so enjoy this book.
Thanks so much for your generosity in offering this giveaway.

quilterfaye said...

Been there done that!!!But Ihaven't got the book and would love it

arlette said...

Oh my gosh!!!!, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee enter me in the drawing, I love Heather Mulder Peterson, but desafortunately I don't own any of her books yet!!!, I'd love4 to have it!!!

quiltmom anna said...

I can also relate to buying two of something- I chalk it up to being busy and wanting to be sure that I have that particular book- Someone is going to be real happy when you draw their name to win this lovely book.
Thanks for hosting such a nice giveaway.
Regards from Western Canada,
Anna
http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/

Lynn Bourke said...

I was directed to your blog from Sharlotte's blog (http://thehappyneedle.blogspot.com/)

Love your blog, and the book :o)

Carol said...

Hi Sheila. I found your giveaway on Sharlotte's blog. I'd love a chance to win. I love the pic of your grandson on the tractor. I have a 2 1/2 yo grandson and tractor was one of his first words. He loves riding on the tractor with his paw-paw. I have a daughter that just turned 14. I am not ready for the driving thing either!!! lol

Loraine said...

cute book! So fun to find your blog too. Please include me in your drawing.

Anonymous said...

I would love to give your book a home!!

Betsy said...

Sheila , thank you for the chance to win this lovely prize. Mary from Quilt hollow sent me.

Marcia W. said...

Cute book. Think there must be a club of us who have purchased the same book (or item) twice. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

arlette said...

The info about the book giveaway's on the sidebar of my blog. I guess you're used to hear that, but how lucky you're to have a twin, it's neat!!!!, wish I was a twin, lol, hope you had a good appointment with your dentist!

Jill said...

Thanks for sharing. Please enter me in your giveaway.

JJ said...

That looks like a very fun book to have please enter me in your giveaway.

kerrykatiecakes2 said...

LOL! I can't tell you how many times I have done this - I am blaming it on memory lapses due to aging. Maybe though we should both consider it a sign of continued good taste?
Hugs,
Kerry
kerrykatiecakeskeb43@gmail.com

SewCalGal said...

Oooops. I believe I'm too late, but I still wanted to share that I think this is a delightful giveaway!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com