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Friday, September 21, 2012

Fun Friday Giveaway - Prickly Pear, by Cozy Quilt

Cozy Quilt Designs has introduced a new strip pattern called "Prickly Pear".  SewCalGal was lucky to attend the unveiling of this new design at a recent Strip Club Meeting at Cozy Quilt Shop.  I thought it was such a lovely design, I wanted to share it with you today.  And, of course, I was delighted when Daniela agreed to sponsor a Fun Friday Giveaway, by giving away a copy of this fun new pattern!



The Prickly Pear pattern, designed by Georgette Dell'Orco, has easy to follow instructions, with great visuals, that will help you make this beautiful design in a variety of sizes (Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, or King).  It is also designed to work with 2-1/2" strips.


This spectacular design was shown in fabrics perfect for Christmas or Fall, but SewCalGal thinks this design would work well in just about any color palette!

Here is a video presentation of the unveiling of this new pattern:




{click here for a direct link to this video,, should you have problems viewing it from this post}

SewCalGal predicts this will be a very popular quilt pattern.  In the recent Cozy Quilt Shop newsletter, Daniela announced a special that you might be interested in:

Thru 9/25 you can get this pattern for free, with a $35 web order at CozyQuilt.com.  Just put "Prickly Pear" in the special instructions, when you check out.  And, if your order is for a minimum of $35 you do not need to add this pattern to your order to receive it for free.  To clarify, the Prickly Pear pattern will automatically be shipped to you if your order is for $35 and includes "Prickly Pear" in the special instructions.

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Just in case you are wondering what you might want to order from Cozy, here are a few items SewCalGal suggests you check out:
Folded Corner Clipper
Folded Corner Clipper is a new tool that helps to make half-square triangles, flying geese, snowball blocks, diamond in a square and cornered rectangles

Cutting Corners Ruler(TM)
Cutting Corners ruler is an amazing tool that will help you create beautiful blocks and settings.  Definitely check out the videos that are available for this ruler and you'll see why SewCalGal "loves" this tool.

And, Cozy has oodles of beautiful patterns, fabrics, tools and more, so it would be easy to find $35 worth of quilting supplies online and get a free copy of the new Prickly Pear pattern with your order.  Just remember to add "Prickly Pear" to the special instructions when you place your order.



Did I mention a giveaway? 
Cozy Quilt Designs is sponsoring this giveaway for followers of SewCalGal.  To enter, you simply need to leave a comment on this post and a winner will be randomly selected and announced next Friday.  This giveaway is also only open to US Residents only.

Want an extra entry?  For those on Facebook, become a friend of  Daniela Stout At Cozy and let her know you like her Prickly Pear design!  Come back and leave an extra comment on this post, to claim this extra entry.



Don't forget you can find Cozy Quilt Designs at your local quilt shop.  If not,  let them know that you'd like them to order Prickly Pear and other Cozy Quilt Designs and products (wholesale orders).  And, of course, you can find Cozy Quilt Designs at:   
 http://www.cozyquilt.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DanielaStoutatCozy
https://www.facebook.com/CozyQuilt
Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/danielaatcozy/


I'm also delighted to announce the winners of the Fun Friday Giveaway, from last week, sponsored by Martingale/That Patchwork Place.  Congratulations to the following winners:


  • Best Wall Quilts - Maryellen (MaryMack's Blog)
  • Skip the Borders: Easy Patterns for Modern Quilts - Marcia W
  •  Blocks, Borders, Quilts! A Mix-and-Match Workbook for Designing Your Own Quilts - winner:   Karen M. (Karen's Sewing Room
  • Singular Sensations: 14 Great Quilts From One Simple Block - winner: Mom C
  • Urban Country Quilts: 15 Projects For the Home - winner: Belinda


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91 comments:

KaHolly said...

What a delightful pattern!

Mommarock said...

Perhaps it is my lack of rulers and my lack of skills in that area that is holding me back from breaking out in the quilting world. I really havn't made a lot of quilts, and perhaps if I understood this area better, I would have lots of rulers, know how to use them correctly, and be a cutting and Quilting QUEEN!

Mommarock said...

I subscribed.. I hope that was the right button to push. There was no like button. Can you tell that I'm not the most computer savvy person in the world??

Unknown said...

Love this new pattern! And the video is very helpful. Thanks for the chance to win.

Gene Black said...

I love the Prickly Pear design. She did a great design job!

Regina said...

Fun pattern!!!

Unknown said...

Another great pattern from Cozy Quilt!

Janet said...

Great pattern! I'd love to add it to my Cozy Quilt pattern collection - thanks for the chance to win one!

Kathryn said...

The design is great.

Sara said...

What a stunning pattern!!

Debra said...

looking forward to trying out the suggested rulers. The Prickly Pear Pear pattern looks like lots of fun too.

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sherryberrybim said...

Love this new strip pattern! I also went to Facebook and told Daniela.

Anonymous said...

Love that pattern!!! And the video is so much fun to watch!!! Will hop on over to their site to scope out the on-line store. Thanks for giving the "heads up" on this.....hugs, Doreen

Anonymous said...

Just "subscribed" on Fb site. Look forward to future updates!!! Thanks, again, for the links!!!!

Quilting Babcia said...

This pattern has so many possibilities - would love to win a copy. The video wouldn't open this morning but will try again later - most likely a problem at our end.

Anonymous said...

Just subscribed on Fb. Thanks again for the great post!

Beth said...

Great pattern. Now I have to check out more. :)

Belinda said...

Thank you so much for the giveaway!!! I won the Urban Country Quilts book and can't wait to see it!! Yayyy!!!

Laura said...

What a great pattern! Love the colors used.
Laura

Unknown said...

I Love love love this pattern. The christmas colors they chose are fabulous!

Keep up the great work SCG!

Anne said...

What a lovely pattern. Thaks for the video demo to show how easy this pattern can be!

Unknown said...

I love this pattern. Especially in the Christmas colors.
SallyKingemail@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I posted on Daniella's page!!

Vickie said...

I love that quilt it would be beautiful made in all different fabrics.

Unknown said...

love this one. Great that Cozy Quilt is sponsering a freebie
of course I love anything to do with strips

Diane said...

Oooh, I love the Christmas colors! Thanks for the giveaway.

ritainalaska said...

what a great pattern! love this quilt with its reds and greens, as in christsmas cactus! would love to win this pattern ... thanx for the chance to do so

ritainalaska said...

i sent daniela a message after i clicked her friend request to let her know how much i like her pattern.

barbara woods said...

beautiful quilt and pattern

StitchingBahma said...

I was bummed I had to miss this Strip Club and the pattern is wonderful. Please add my name to the drawing. Thanks.

Pamela said...

The quilt is beautiful. Love Christmas quilts.

Marcia W. said...

I'm not entering this week's contest and just wanted to post a comment saying thank you for the book prize of "Skip the Borders". It is most appreciated. -MarciaW

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teachpany said...

I've done a few of Cozy's designs. They are all easy and fun, and make a great quilt quickly. And I'm super excited about the win from last week! Thanks!!!!

LJ said...

I always enjoying being notified by YouTube when CozyQuilts uploads another video. The video is always interesting and fun.

Quilting_Chris said...

Thank you for bringing this pattern to us. It really is lovely. I enjoy all of your suggestions, but really want the rulers NOW. Thanks for a chance to win.

Sallie said...

I'm a follower. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Anita said...

Love their new pattern and many of their other patterns! Thanks for the giveaway :)

Jeanne said...

Great pattern! Thanks for the giveaway.

Julie said...

I love her patterns and would love to win this for my "collection". Thanks

Julie said...

I am already a fan of Cozy Quilt on FB, and left her a like on this pattern. Thanks

Ruth said...

Love the pattern! Please add me to the drawing.

Nancy in IN said...

Prickly Pear is cool pattern I too think any color pallet would be great.

Nancy in IN said...

I liked Daniela Stout At Cozy on Facebook and sent her a message.

Purl Buttons said...

I am always glad to win something quilty!

D Smart said...

I would love to win this pattern.

Bonnie58 said...

love the pattern. it has moved to the top of my xmas list.....Thanks for the opportunity
bonnielarson58@gmail.com

JoyceLM said...

Love Cozy Quilt patterns and books. Thanks for the chance to win.

BizyStitches said...

I went to Daniela's facebook and left her a message about how much I enjoyed her video

Unknown said...

I would love to win this pattern, and thanks for the ruler recommendations, too!

BizyStitches said...

Thanks for the chance to win the Prickly Pear pattern. I loved the video Daniela has about it. It looks like a really fun pattern.

Judy MacLeod said...

Pretty! Love the green and white Christmas colours.

tesuque said...

It's great seeing the Prickly Pear design in two color ways.

Judoff said...

What a striking pattern! I would love to try it - thanks for the chance...Judy R

Leslierosek said...

Very cool pattern. I like the big one they are displaying.

Barb Neiwert said...

Love the Prickly Pear pattern!

Barb Neiwert said...

I couldn't find a Page for Daniela, just her personal page, and so as a business I couldn't like it. But I left a personal message for her. :)

Lori said...

I left a comment on her post about the pattern.

Lori said...

I love the prickley pear pattern. I is such a versitle pattern. Thanks for sharing.

Ray said...

What a gorgeous pattern!! Thank you for all you do to keep us up to date in the quilty world. :-)

c said...

that pattern is perfect for some batik strips I have, I would really love to win this to make for hubbys Christmas gift.

Vicki ♥ said...

I have fallen in love with this gorgeous quilt design and would love to win the pattern. Thank you for all you do with keeping us up to date with all the new stuff in the quilting world :) hugs Vicki x

Vicki ♥ said...

Oh I just read that this only open to US residences....bumma!! You will have to take my name off the list. Boo hoo!! Although if I win I can paypal you the postage costs??? lol. hugs Vicki x

Cecilia said...

This is a gorgeous pattern. It would make a great Christmas quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.

LeAnne said...

Love this pattern. It's on my to-do list.

Karen Propes said...

Such a great pattern, I just love it, and would love to try it. Thanks for the chance!
ncjeepster@aol.com

Karen Propes said...

"friended" Daniela Stout and left comment

https://www.facebook.com/DanielaStoutatCozy/posts/484459418245026?comment_id=5661772&offset=0&total_comments=5
ncjeepster@aol.com

aesp said...

Nice pattern! I can imagine it i so many colorways and types of fabric!

kats3meow said...

Just found your site and am a beginner with a new sewing machine....but I already have 5 projects started all at the same time....I love all of the great patterns and tutorials that are available....and am looking forward to learning as I go. It would be nice to win the drawing too....as that would be a wonderful bonus on my newfound sewing journey!

Unknown said...

Gotta love this pattern, just seems like it's too easy to be true! Thanks for the chance.

Leah said...

That pattern is lovely. I would love to see how it is put together.

Deb said...

I even like the name Prickly Pear! I'd love to be included.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

What a beautiful pattern and you are so lucky to live close and be able to go to the Strip Club classes!!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I like Daniela on FB and left a comment, thanks!

Amy DeCesare said...

That is really a beautiful design for a quilt, and it looks very innovative and fun to make. Love it!

Beth said...

Thanks for another great giveaway. Don't you love the words "Prickly Pear"? Almost an onomonopaia. (Spelling?)

Brita said...

Love that pattern -- I'm thinking batiks, oh yea. Or red/white/blue? That autumn version is yumm-0!

Mom C said...

Wow, what an opportunity! I want to say thanks for the great book. I am so excited. I love to take one shape and make all kinds of different designs. Can't wait. And I get to enter another giveaway. Thanks.

Kathy L said...

Love that pattern!

The Quilted Dog said...

Nice design that can be done in a variety of color options!

tmfair5 said...

What a pretty pattern, I love the autumn colors shown. Thanks for a chance to win

OhioLori said...

Wow! What a cooool Pattern!! Beautiful!

Thanks for chance to win your Drawing! :)

Cathy D said...
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Cathy D said...

Love this pattern!

Cathy D said...

Woo! I really like this pattern. I think this will need to go to the top of my to-do list.

M and M plus 3 said...

What a gorgeous pattern.

M and M plus 3 said...

I *Liked* Daniela on FB, I really like how dramatic the reds and greens look on this pattern, which btw, I have lots of these colors to probably make it. Thanks for the giveaway chance.

Joanna said...

The picture of this quilt on you facebook post caught my attention. I love it in the Christmas fabric. It really is a nice design. Hope I'm the lucky one. Thanks.

Nanbon44 said...

Prickly Pear design is one I need to put on my to do list...

Colleen said...

Lovely pattern. Some people are really smart designers.