Tuesday, May 24, 2011

GET A TOUCH OF WHIMSEY

What better way to introduce a new BOOK than with a new GIVEAWAY.  We had a crazy spring, new projects for market, the new book and a huge deadline, and in the middle of it all, I stopped and make a holiday pillow. It was fun and fast and immediately made it's way to my living room couch.  So it hit us, let's do a PILLOW BOOK.  We got our delivery from the printer the day before market.  The book was a big hit. 

A TOUCH OF WHIMSEY has 12 different decorative pillows.  From holidays to decorator, the pillows are quick and easy, and a great way to use up your stash or your favorite new fabrics.  They have fun textures and embillishments too.























We have color pictures of all the pillows throughout the book.  Here are a couple of samples.

 






















These are two of the pillows, all 12 are pictured on our website which brings us to our little contest.

Three winners will each get a copy of the new book, A TOUCH OF WHIMSEY.

THE RULES (if you can call window shopping on the internet a rule)  Get up to five chances to win a book.

1 - Head over to the our website, http://www.abbeylanequilts.com/, go to the shopping page and click on the Touch of Whimsey book.  It will take you to the page with all the pillows.  Pick your favorite and leave us a comment telling us which one by name.

2 - Tell your friends about our little contest on your blog.  We love going to your blogs to find out more about you.

3 - Become a follower of our blog. If you are already a follower, just let us know. 

4 - Add us as a friend on FACEBOOK.  Just look up Abbeylanequilts. 

5 - Tell your friends on facebook about our little contest.

That should do it.  We will pick the winners next week after the holiday.

Here is the back cover with a shot of all the pillows.























Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Janice and Marcea
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64 comments:

  1. IvyMay 24, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I am following. Super excited for the giveaway - the pillows show tremendous creativity and are beautiful.

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  2. IvyMay 24, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    It's impossible to choose just one pillow - they are all so amazing. If I had to choose one I would choose "Frosty" because he is so darn cute.

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  3. Country Color CreationsMay 24, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I love them all! But Lollipops has to be my favorite. I love bright colors and the flowers are so adorable.

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  4. Country Color CreationsMay 24, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I have you on my facebook and love to see your posts. Thanks Theresa

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  5. Country Color CreationsMay 24, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I have also shared on FB. Thanks

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  6. Fishtail DesignsMay 24, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    1.I'm a new follower of your FABULOUS blog!

    2. My FAVORITE of the pillows is: RUFFLES AND ROSES

    3. I am a Facebook follower of this blog!

    4. I have posted about your blog giveaway on my blog here: http://fishtaildesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/ruffles-and-roses.html

    5. I have posted about your giveaway on my facebook profile & facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/julieanncallis/posts/949185797018?ref=notif&notif_t=like#!/julieanncallis; https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/FishtailDesigns

    WOO HOO!!! Thanks for a great contest!!!

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  7. Rebecca MerryMay 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I'm a follower! What adorable pillows!

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  8. Rebecca MerryMay 24, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I'd have to choose (really just 1?) ...Lollipops. So happy!

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  9. Rebecca MerryMay 24, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I've already like you on facebook! Thanks for the chance!

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  10. ShannonMay 24, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    You know I'm a follower on your blog and facebook. My favorite is Ruffles and Roses. I wish I would of gotten the chance to visit with you more at market. Congrats on the win.

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  11. lynnquiltsalotMay 24, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    All your pillows are so cute and it's hard to pick just one, but I'm going with Christmas Joy.

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  12. lynnquiltsalotMay 24, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I'm a follower on FB. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.

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  13. MamaTMay 24, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Ruffles and Roses is my favorite.

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  14. MamaTMay 24, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I'm already a Facebook follower.

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  15. MamaTMay 24, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I posted your giveaway on my blog:
    mamatquilts.blogspot.com

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  16. NancyMay 24, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    My favorite is Ruffles and Roses.

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  17. NancyMay 24, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I already follow you!

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  18. NancyMay 24, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    We've been friends on FB! LOL!

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  19. NancyMay 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Shared on FB!
    http://www.facebook.com/goonybird

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  20. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    PEEK a BOO! lol, is my favorite. All of the pillows are such wonderful designs.

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  21. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Your blog is amazing and your artful work is AWESOME! No problem following you!

    hugz

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  22. PamelaMay 24, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I love your 'Spooky' pillow! The ruffle is my favorite!

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  23. PamelaMay 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I am a follower! Love all of the pillows!

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  24. PamelaMay 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I am your friend on Facebook!

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  25. JulesMay 25, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I love all the cushions but I think the one I would pick as favourite would be the Peek A Boo cushion, I'm already imagining it in many different colourways :)

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  26. JulesMay 25, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    I've posted your giveaway on my blog http://abbeylanequilts.blogspot.com/2011/05/get-touch-of-whimsey.html

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  27. JulesMay 25, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    I am a follower of your blog

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  28. JulesMay 25, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I have you as a friend on facebook :)

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  29. JulesMay 25, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I've posted about your giveaway on facebook :)

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  30. SherryMay 25, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    It's hard to pick just one favorite. I especially love the Christmas Joy pillow. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the book.

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  31. MaddyMaze StudioMay 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Its hard to pick a favorite. Wellll..I love the Christmas Joy Pillow. All of them are stunning.

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  32. MaddyMaze StudioMay 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I am now a blog follower. Thanks!

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  33. AbbieMay 25, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I am a new follower and absolutely love them all. But I do have to say I am a huge Halloween fan. So I would have to say my favorite is "Bewitched"

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  34. Patty May 25, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I follow. I love that snowman.

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  35. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    My favorite pillow is RUFFLES AND ROSES!

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  36. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  37. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 25, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I "like" Abbey Lane Quilts on Facebook.

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  38. Quilt ChickMay 25, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I like "bewitched" bc of the crazy pieced hat! I am following now!

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  39. PatMay 25, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I like Peek-A-Boo for the pillow. It was hard to pick just one.

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  40. PatMay 25, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I am a follower

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  41. chatterboxblondieMay 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    These are just the cutest pillows ever!! Very creative! Do believe I need some new pillows... Thank you!

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  42. chatterboxblondieMay 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Ruffles and Roses!! OOPS!

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  43. deseraeMay 26, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I love the ruffles and roses pillow!

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  44. Steven and GingerMay 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I love these! Peek a Boo, Block party, and lollipops are the top 3!!! Thanks

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  45. Steven and GingerMay 26, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Blogged about you on my blog. I love all your patterns. Way cute!

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  46. -SMay 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I love Block Party! It looks like a designer pillow. The ruching looks great.

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  47. Chatterbox QuiltsMay 31, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Such a cute book. I like Evergreen the best, I think.

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  48. patMay 31, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Very cute pillows! My favorite is Confetti! It's very festive!

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  49. Chatterbox QuiltsMay 31, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I'm already a friend of Abbey Lane Quilts on Facebook.

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  50. Chatterbox QuiltsMay 31, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I am now a follower of your blog. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  51. Miss JeanMay 31, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I have to pick spooky for my kitty named spooky, but there are ssssoooooooo many sweet pillows it would be hard to choose otherwise.

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  52. quiltmaMay 31, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Bewitched is my favorite.... could it be I have a daughter with a Halloween birthday.

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  53. quiltmaMay 31, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I am a follower.

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  54. quiltmaMay 31, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I like Abbey Lane Quilts on FB

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  55. DebbieMay 31, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I love the Lollipops pillow! It is so fun, full of whimsey, and cheery!

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  56. NancyLMay 31, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I'm already a Facebook friend, that's how I found out about your great contest! Thanks!!

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  57. NancyLMay 31, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    So glad I found your blog--I'm now a follower!!

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  58. NancyLMay 31, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    So many great patterns--hard to choose! Love the variety of seasonal pillows,and I've always been a polka dot fan, so love Confetti! However, my 1st choice is Ruffles and Roses--I really like the texture and dimension of the pillow!! Thanks for chance to win your great book!!

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  59. AnnaJune 1, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Ruffles and Roses is my favorite. Thanks for a chance to win

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  60. MindyJune 1, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    The pillows are so cute, Marcea! I have many happy memories of your "crafting" abilities...enjoyed being a part of it! I have several things (still) around my house from WAY back when! You and Janice make a great team-

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  61. MindyJune 1, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    And, I posted you on my FB....:)

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  62. SharonJuly 21, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    All of the pillows are SEW beautiful, but my favorite is Christmas Joy.

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  63. michelleJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    I followed your blog
    I don't have a blog to link you on
    I did also share on twitter
    I liked you on facebook
    And...the choices I made above about Chrysallis, Simply Summer, Wacky Block and turquois ric rac sound lovely and happy at the same time but there are SO many options.
    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  64. Cloud Nine SewingJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Love your newest giveaway for Simple Choices! Even if a person does not win a giveaway your items are all worth purchasing because they are beautiful, whimsical, and one-of-a-kind designs! (And I do not say that often!) Having said that I'm sad to say it, but I cannot "choose" block, applique, or trim in order to enter your giveaway contest. Perhaps it is because I am on a Mac? I am not sure. Nevertheless, I continue to champion your wonderful website, blog, quilts, and all of your items on my Facebook page Cloudnine Sewing which is a sister site to my other interest which is my dog rescue organization called Cloud Nine Rescue. For the record, I chose the "Halloween" block/quilt and black and orange giant Ric Rac (love the giant Ric Rac!). HAVE A WONDERFUL 2012 ABBEY LANE QUILTS AND JANICE AND MARCEA! GOD BLESS YOU FROM RIGHT HERE IN FLORIDA FROM MYSELF AND THE CLOUD NINE RESCUE DOGS! (Woof! Woof!)

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