and all through the house…..
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse….
My sugarplums have been folding and packing and finally we are ready to show you this…
It is a seven part Block of the month, each month with a transfer for the stitchery and then you get to do a bit of piecing also. I have even sourced some new paper and have included the foundation papers for you. The whole quilt takes 10 fat quarters and 1m of background fabric but many stores will be offering BOM fabric kits, I shall tell you who as I know them. For now you can order here if you just can’t wait to get started. Now there are not 7 months until Christmas so you will have to get your stitching skates on and double up one month perhaps..
I really enjoyed stitching this, sometimes stitching in one colour is very relaxing instead of having to think of colour choice.
now to our giveaway, if you link to this post or place the photo on your blog and leave me a comment you will go in the draw to win a full set of patterns. IF we get 150 comments I will draw two names! So leave a comment with the link to your blog post (cos I like to spend time visiting your blogs and always like to discover new friends) to be in the running.
hugs, Helen
measurements on this pattern are not accurate not are the small paper piecing square.
Posted by: bes | August 16, 2020 at 08:32 AM
Hi Maureen. Yes these patterns are still available on my new website.
Sent from my iPhone
Posted by: Helen Stubbings | May 10, 2017 at 04:22 AM
LOVED YOUR QUILT!! Are you still doing patterns? If so I would love to hear from you-- [email protected]
Posted by: Maureen costello | May 10, 2017 at 03:57 AM
The quilt is beautiful. I would be honored to win such a nice gift.
Posted by: Linda Lemoine | August 04, 2016 at 02:20 PM
Two days ago, my youngest son and I continued a 3 mile walk, and now we were walking in a area neighboring to some high school. The Re - Design Drinks Bottle Lights use a variety of plastic water and soda bottles as combined lampshades. Dawn dishwashing liquid or Murphy's Oil-Soap are perfect to get rid of these pests.
Posted by: house removal boxes | December 14, 2013 at 04:25 PM
Your pattern is beautiful! Red work and Christmas...you can't get much better! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Lesley | November 12, 2013 at 01:18 PM
Yes it is very sweet quilt. It would be an honor to win such a pattern.
Shelly
Posted by: Shelly | February 18, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Christmas is but fast approaching. Everybody is in hurry to the store to buy something for their decorations. I am but wondering what gifts to give to my cousins and friends.
Posted by: Alexandria Burt | October 31, 2012 at 05:23 AM
Hi Helen,
getting a little nostalgic for Christmas and looking for inspiration, (even tho' it is October) I came across your "night before christmas" banner. It's absolutely beautiful. Does the kit still exist? If so, how can I purchase it?
thanks in advance for any help on this,
davina
Posted by: Davina Tapie | October 26, 2012 at 09:14 PM
Please, please, please draw my name. I LOVE red & white quilts and hand embroidery. Twas the Night
before Christmas would be so much fun to do.
Posted by: Muriel | October 17, 2012 at 11:25 PM
The name of the footwear used for playing soccer is commonly referred to as cleats, or in Europe, boots. However, if you are speaking of indoor soccer, it is quite proper to refer to your cleats as shoes, especially since they don't actually have the spikes usually associated with cleats.
Indoor soccer shoes should have a non-marking rubber sole, meaning even hard use on a gym floor or other surface will not leave it worse for the wear. Many players who frequent both grassy and indoor fields refer to their indoor shoes as flats, and their traditional grass field shoes as cleats. Flat soccer shoes are also appropriate on dry artificial surfaces, even when outdoors.
Before we consider the different types of uppers available on soccer shoes, a brief explanation of what is meant by the term upper will help you in your decision process. Quite easily put, the upper is that section of the shoe which will come in constant contact with ball. Uppers can be comprised of an assortment of natural leathers and synthetic blends of leathers.
You can realize the best 'feel' or touch on the ball with the most expensive leather, which is Kangaroo, however, along with the high price, there are a couple of other downfalls to consider. Soccer shoes made with Kangaroo leather uppers will not last very long, and along with the sacrifice for durability, they will also require a treatment, or special coating, to help prevent water retention. That being said, though, virtually anyone who has played in Kangaroo leather will tell you it is the softest, most lightweight boot you will ever own, and the cost and other sacrifices are well worth the price for the tremendous touch on the ball.
Next in cost comes Pittards leather, which is currently only available from Puma in soccer shoes. This is a specially treated calfskin leather, which goes through a patented process to gain a water-resistant quality, also causing it to dry faster. These boots will maintain their softness longer than untreated calfskin, and also stretch less, therefore affording the player a truer fit for a longer period. These boots are not as expensive as Kangaroo leather, and do offer many fine qualities the Kangaroos lack.
Calfskin leather is the old stand by choice for soccer shoe uppers, for good reasons. It is the least expensive of the natural leathers, and yet offers great durability, and much less stretching than the Kangaroo. You do sacrifice some of the intricate touch on the ball that is so beautiful with the Kangaroo, since the calfskin uppers are heavier, however, for a beginning to mid-range player these should see the season out with no complaints.
Whatever type of shoe you ultimately choose, good fit is of the prime importance. Go to a sports store, with knowledgeable associates to assist you in choosing the correct style and size. Having your soccer socks with you for the fitting will prove invaluable. The boots need to fit closely in the heel and the toe, and do bear in mind that good leather shoes will stretch a bit. As a coach, I always advised my players to wear their new boots around the house the week before using them in a match. This enables a bit of the breaking in to begin, prior to the tough use they will see on the field.
The last shoe every player should own is a good pair of soccer sandals. These rubber slides often offer a bit of nubbing on the insole, a great cooling comfort to weary feet.
Posted by: tangllle | August 28, 2011 at 05:08 PM
I then added a Chocolate Chip mat and then Riding Hood Red and finally, one of the darling Imaginisce patterned papers. I think the card is pretty self explanatory so I will give you a shopping list so you know what I used on it!!! I do want to mention tasdfhat the off white flower was sprayed using the Mocha Shimmerz Spray. It looks SO pretty IRL!!! Here is a closer look ~
Posted by: cheap supra shoes | May 06, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Ciao
is beautiful.
I like very much.
nice with the red wire.
Posted by: coach outlet | November 01, 2010 at 07:44 PM
Hi Helen,
I have put a photo of your beautiful new Christmas BOM on my blog:
http:sandyspatchworkangel.blogspot.com/
I only have 8 followers but I only started my blog and 2 to 3 months ago.
Anyway I LOVE it.
Posted by: coach outlet | November 01, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Hello again Helen,
Lovely design. Just in time to start for Christmas!
Posted by: coach outlet | November 01, 2010 at 07:33 PM
I really love your patterns, and I have made a link to your page. Please count me in on this giveaway. Hugs Jofrid
Posted by: JOFRID S. SÆVERÅS | July 22, 2010 at 02:15 AM
I really love the artistic design made to the fabric.
Posted by: outdoor fabrics | December 28, 2009 at 07:19 PM
OH how I wish I had seen this one when you first wrote about it. Lovley indeed.
Posted by: Suze | November 24, 2009 at 06:41 PM
Love the redwork and the piecing. Thanks for offering this pattern in your drawing. I'm new to your blog, but love your designs. Please keep it up.
Posted by: Kathy | November 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Hello
oh it is beautiful! I would like to do it...
Many greetings from germany
Nicole
Posted by: Nicole Eder | August 16, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Hi Helen, can you please-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
toss my name into the hat to win a pattern too. I bought one pattern similar to this with music notes and snowmen. Love the pattern. Haven't made it yet. Wondering if I can machine embroider it -- slightly different when I do. I'm all talk though, never know what I'll do when it comes right down to it. Got to be creative.
Thanks for the chance.
Lindy of UT
Posted by: Lindy | August 15, 2009 at 04:44 PM
beautiful BOM, I would love to win it, please enter me in your draw!
Posted by: Allison Rodgers | August 12, 2009 at 09:41 PM
es un trabajo maravilloso, he quedado encantada ojala llegue a mis manos, felicitaciones
Posted by: kodama | July 22, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Wow - I'd love to try this pattern. Never tried stiching besides from a small nametag.
Posted by: Yvonne | July 21, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Helen por motivos de salud no me enteré a tiempo del sorteo y sino es mucha molestia pedirte el patron me encantaria tenerlo, te lo agradeceria de corazón, me fascinan todos tus trabajos, un beso desde España
Posted by: Nines | July 21, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Hi Helen,
your pattern looks very nice. But the weather here in germany is so far from christmas time...
Susanne
Posted by: Susanne | July 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I love this pattern. I like it very much. Best regards. Lluïsa.
Posted by: Lluisa Rodriguez | July 18, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Beautiful pattern,would love to have it!
Posted by: Berit | July 17, 2009 at 04:18 PM
I just discovered your website/blog - The giveaway is marvellous!!
Please enter me into the give-away drawing.
I will link your giveaway on my blog immediately!!
best wishes
Iris
Posted by: Iris (Herzblatt) | July 16, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Hi Helen, Sorry I don't have a blog yet but would love to go into the draw. The pattern is grat I love Christmas and the redwork is also a favorite. Thanks for your generosity.
Posted by: Debbie | July 11, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Your blog is wonderful, along with your quilt. It is absolutely beautiful. I have the perfect place for it.
Posted by: Brenda | July 11, 2009 at 09:44 AM
I read about your give away on a friend's blog, will definitely link to your site and come back often to visit.
Posted by: Brenda | July 11, 2009 at 09:41 AM
Hello
oh is it lovely. I would like to do it...
greetings from germany
Posted by: Lotte | July 09, 2009 at 04:07 PM
HOLA HELEN ANTES QUE NADA ME ENCANTO TU BLOG
Y QUIERO AGRADECERTE POR PONER TRADUCTOR EN TU BLOG ASI LAS QUE NO SABEMOS INGLES PODEMOS ENTENDER
Y QUISIERA ANOTARME EN EL SORTEO SI ES POSIBLE
BESOSSSSSSSSS ARGENTINOS
Posted by: CLAUDIA | July 07, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Hi Helen, it's beautiful pattern.
Kiss
Matilde [email protected]
Posted by: Matilde | July 07, 2009 at 05:24 PM
Hello!, how are you?, I´d like to have this pattern, it´s lovely!!!!!!!!. I enjoy to make quilts, cross stitch, knitting, well here´s the link of my blog http://www.arlette0521.blogspot.com , I´m not sure about how to be a follower of you here
Posted by: Arlette | July 07, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Hi Helen,
Count me in please, it is beautiful!
Posted by: Tynke | July 06, 2009 at 06:23 PM
The perfekt Christmas pattern. I would love to stitch and quilt it. Thanx for your Hugs n kisses blog. Best wishes / Berit from Sweden
Posted by: Berit | July 05, 2009 at 08:10 PM
Oh what a wonderful Christmas pattern.. Thanx for your Hug´s n kisses blog.. Best wishes / Berit from Sweden
Posted by: Berit | July 05, 2009 at 07:45 PM
I LOVE your pattern. I actually saw it on another blog (she just received the first block) and I had to go searching for it. I don't know if you're drawing is over, but it's a beautiful quilt.
Posted by: Dee | July 05, 2009 at 12:06 AM
What a beautiful quilt, I love red work it is such fun to do
Judith in the UK
Posted by: Judith | July 04, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Muy lindo tu blog y todo lo que haces me agradaria participar
besos
Lovenny
Posted by: lovenny | July 04, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Hello again Helen,
Lovely design. Just in time to start for Christmas!
Kathy
Posted by: Account Deleted | July 04, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Hola Helen,en ecanta tu patrón y me gustaria participar en el sorteo,felicidades a la ganadora es precioso, un saludo.
Posted by: Marisa | July 04, 2009 at 04:08 PM
I NEED this pattern!!! It's perfect for summer stitching in our 110 degree heat!
Help!! I need something cool to work on!
Thank you for the great giveaway.
Posted by: Mary Carole | July 04, 2009 at 03:20 PM
LOVE TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. THE DESIGN IS BEATIFUL AND LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN. THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN!!!!
Posted by: JEAN PENNY | July 04, 2009 at 06:05 AM
Oh, it was a very beautiful Christmas quilt. I would love to be a happy winner. I have linked it and I hope it will work!
Posted by: Ann-Christin Norén | July 04, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Whauw what a beautifull quilt!!! Love the pattern!! Many greets from Holland!
Posted by: Jeanine | July 04, 2009 at 03:11 AM
Hallo Helen, What a beautiful Give away. What a nice idea.
Many greetings from the Netherlands
Anita
Posted by: Anita de Rooij | July 03, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Hi Helen!, a quilt is very pretty, I love redwork!
Carolina, Spain.
Posted by: Carolina | July 03, 2009 at 09:45 PM
yo tambien quiero el patron , es muy bonito,
puedes hacer un BOM para todas ?
PORFA ...
Posted by: maria | July 03, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Hi Helen,
Wow!!! I am a maniac of the tapestries and this really good idea for the Christmas. I am learning my daughter to make the same and she is really good in this. I think to surprise my family for this Christmas with this one. Thank you.
Posted by: Ambyr Amoureuse | July 03, 2009 at 06:13 PM
I love this pattern. Please enter me in your drawing. Your stitching is wonderful.
Posted by: Perry Dauzat | July 03, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Hola Helen me encanto este quilt, quisiera ser la afortunada, la navidad es mi epoca favorita,
mi blog: http//:marianapatch.blogspot.com
Posted by: gloria Gonzalez | July 03, 2009 at 01:53 PM
I am the original last-minute-stitcher, but this is cute enough to get me started right away! Please pick me!
Liz in Kansas
http://newsfromthebasement.blogspot.com
Posted by: Liz in Kansas | July 03, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Erika, you are a winner! please email me your snail mail address so I can get a full set of patterns to you to finish for Chrismtas! hugs Helen
Posted by: Helen Stubbings | July 03, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Elaine, you are a winner! please email me your snail mail address so I can get your set of patterns into your stitching hands. hugs, Helen
Posted by: Helen Stubbings | July 03, 2009 at 11:28 AM
May Kristin, you are a winner! please email me your snail mail address so I can post you a full set of Twas the Night patterns. Hugs Helen
Posted by: Helen Stubbings | July 03, 2009 at 11:27 AM
amiga es hermoso el quilt.. me encantaria ganarlo
un beso y visita mi blog
http://tallerdelily.blogspot.com/
Posted by: elizabeth | July 03, 2009 at 04:52 AM
I love your work,please include me in your giveaway!!!Thank you so much!!!
Posted by: Bettina | July 03, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Me encanta el panel es precioso, seguro que una vez hecho te queda precioso. enhorambuena por la eleccion que has hecho.
Posted by: Bego | July 02, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Oh, Helen - you have done it again with another gorgeous pattern! Hope to win it and hope you keep designing these wonderful patterns forever!!!
Thanks -
Barbara in TN
Posted by: Barbara Mars | July 02, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Greetings from Canada, it's hot here now but by Christmas it will be a magical snowy wonderland - this amazing quilt will be right at home.
Posted by: DianeH | July 02, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Hallo Helen,
i like your blog and also this pattern.
Greetings from Germany
Kerstin
Posted by: Kerstin | July 02, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Hi Helen, I´m Soledad from Argentina, but i´m living in Brazil, I saw your work and i loved it, i don´t know if i can participate but i posted it on my blog anyway http://patchdoceagustina.blogspot.com/, kisses Sole
Posted by: Account Deleted | July 02, 2009 at 03:25 AM
I lovie it, i will put it in my blog...please put my name down for the giveaway...besos marci
Posted by: marci | July 02, 2009 at 03:07 AM
Well, of course, who wouldn't want to be a recipient of this pattern. It is just lovely. Thanks for this little 'game'.
Nana Marne
Posted by: Marne | July 02, 2009 at 01:32 AM
Absolutely darling.
Posted by: Cathy M | July 02, 2009 at 01:04 AM
You didn't say that you had a comment from Canada so here I am. I just love doing embroidery with my patchwork and the elegance it displays. Love your work.
Marcy
Posted by: Marcy | July 02, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Would love to win this in time to stitch for Xmas
Posted by: Frances | July 01, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Saw your quilt in Hobart and I just loved it.... Well Done Helen....it is very cute and very festive!! Cathyx
Posted by: Highland Quilter | July 01, 2009 at 08:45 PM
Oooh... it´s gorgeous! I would really really love to win it :-)
Elisabeth
Posted by: Elisabeth Jonsson Svedberg | July 01, 2009 at 03:54 PM
Hi Helen,
what a wonderful pattern ! I like it so much!
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | July 01, 2009 at 03:36 PM
What a beautiful pattern!I like very muh!
Hugs:Melinda from Hungary
Posted by: Melinda | July 01, 2009 at 03:35 PM
- WONDERFUL, IS VERY VERY GOOD.
HUGS.FROM COSTA RICA.
Posted by: EMI | July 01, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Hi Helen,
Another fantastic pattern I would love to win I don't have a blog up and running yet wont be long I hope I love your site its like visiting an old friend every day
Keep safe and happy sewing
Val
Posted by: Val Dickinson | July 01, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Helen another wonderful quilt.
I would just love to win this pattern
a true christmas spirit.
thank you
ter
Posted by: ter | July 01, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Hola Helen es precioso me encanta , me gustaria mucho participar gracias
[email protected]
Posted by: jainma | July 01, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Hola....me gusta mucho la navidad...dichosa la que se lo gane, seria feliz si soy la afotunada.
Gracias por la oportunidad
Posted by: Zandra Saenz | July 01, 2009 at 06:11 AM
What an adorable quilt project... I know many quilters start X-mas projects in July so this is perfect! Thanks for chance to win it too! I posted links and photos on my blog... hope you gets many requests for it!
Posted by: Elaine C. | July 01, 2009 at 05:49 AM
Can't wait to start ....
Posted by: Ludy Nelson | July 01, 2009 at 05:35 AM
Hi Helen !!Love your pattern .Please !
Put me in your Hat ...and ...pick me
Hugs from Chile , Vero
Posted by: Veronica Donoso | July 01, 2009 at 05:16 AM
So I see you're over 300 now - but I'm still going to comment to let you know how much I love this wall hanging (oh and I'll keep my fingers crossed that I might win a pattern too!) - because I love your work and all that share with the quilting community. Helen, you rock! Have a great day.
Posted by: Annette | July 01, 2009 at 04:52 AM
Dear Helen,
oh, what a great Christmas project, I love your pattern.
Hugs from Berlin, Jutta
Posted by: Jutta | July 01, 2009 at 04:51 AM
I hope I'm not too late to join in! I have rediscovered the joy of stitching.
Posted by: paula | July 01, 2009 at 03:34 AM
Helen,
You're pattern is beautiful. My daughter was born Dec. 21st and Christmas is her very special holiday. Would love to make this for her. Sorry, I do not have a blog but enjoy reading yours.
Posted by: Peggy | July 01, 2009 at 03:25 AM
Encantada Helen de ver tu blog,y me encantaria participar en este sorteo,asi que me apunto.Felicidades.Vicenti
Posted by: Vicenti de la Fuente Chacon | July 01, 2009 at 02:32 AM
Hi Helen !!
I love to win your pattern .
Hugs from Chile , Vero
Posted by: Veronica Donoso | July 01, 2009 at 02:27 AM
HI!
I couldn't resist! So here's my comment!
Looks like a fun and great pattern, and I love when it's done in one colour!
And I've made a short little post about your great give-away!
May Kristin
Posted by: May Kristin | July 01, 2009 at 02:16 AM
It's very nice! I would like it! :)))
Posted by: Detti | July 01, 2009 at 01:33 AM
Lovely project.
http://momloves2quilt.blogspot.com
Posted by: Patty | July 01, 2009 at 01:32 AM
Hola Helen!!!
Love red and your new pattern is precious. I just posted on my blog.
Regards and have a nice week!!!
Posted by: Zully | July 01, 2009 at 12:57 AM
OOPS! My last name is Anderson - guess I just get too excited when I am on your website!
Posted by: Joan Anderson | June 30, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Helen, I do not have a blog or website; however, I added your pattern picture and website address to my Facebook Page as one of my favourite things! I have been doing some of your colorque from your book and I absolutely love it! The one I am doing is the mini Baltimore Album. Lots of work but LOTS of rewards. Thanks for all your creativity! Joan
Posted by: Joan Andwerson | June 30, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Hi Helen
Your design looks wonderful! I have popped a link on my blog.
Posted by: Janelle | June 30, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Hello Helen, please include me in your sweepstakes, is beautiful. Thanks, kisses
Posted by: Lily | June 30, 2009 at 11:43 PM
My favorite Christmas "story" of all time! I can't wait to do this one! SO beautiful...
Posted by: Chris | June 30, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Hola!!!!! que hermoso diseño, sera el sueño de muchas poder tenerlo.... yo tambien me cuento entre ellas, felicitaciones y gracias por este sorteo, es magnifico.
Cariños Odette
Posted by: Odette | June 30, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Hi Helen,
I love the pattern and I am happy to be one of those that gets you to the 300 mark your almost there. Thank you for a lovely blog!
Anne
Posted by: Anne | June 30, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Love, love, love this new quilt! I've been trying to resist your give-away because I am trying to finish projects not begin new ones, but I've given-in. Thanks so much for offering this give-away! Take care!
Posted by: Becky in Georgia | June 30, 2009 at 10:12 PM