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Friday, January 18, 2013

Tickled Pink Give Away!

I would love to welcome any new visitors to my blog from the Grow Your Blog Party. Vicki at 2 Bags Full has been so generous to help us meet each other and gain new followers. I became fascinated with blogging after visiting all the blogs on "Where Bloggers Create" a couple years ago and being so inspired. I thought "I want to do that!"  I hope I have something to offer that might appeal to someone else or spark their imagination and creativity. Pictured above, are some dishtowels I dyed and appliqued and added a ruffle to. I enjoy having handwork projects to work on in front of the TV. I also enjoy "treasure hunting" in thrift shops and garage sales. The junior baking kit and the heart shape vase, above, were fun vintage finds. These valentine-y dish towels are my Give-Away gift for this Blog Party. All you need to do to enter is to leave me a comment. I will announce the winner on February 1st!

I also like to sew things for my home and little gifts for others. I found this pattern by Murial Anderson at the "Material Girls" Quilt Shop in Salt Lake City when I was there this Christmas.The sentiment is so true!

Quilting is my passion. I love COLOR. I love picking fabrics and I love creating something out of nothing. AND, I love all the friends I've made through quilting. Quilters really are the nicest people! This was a quilt I recently finished.

In my quilting group, we have a sweet tradition of exchanging quilted post cards each month. I do think Christmas and Valentines Day are the funnest themes to work with!

So you may wonder why my blog is called "Tied Up In Ribbon". I have always loved ribbon and gift wrapping, and when I was thinking of a name, that popped out. I'm afraid it doesn't quite reflect all of my interests, but once you commit to a name, it's yours for the duration:-) Thank you so much for visiting me. I can't wait to visit you too! I hope your come back soon and good luck with the drawing!  -Derrith

62 comments:

Fuzzy Slippers said...

Oh my stars! I found you through Vicki's party and I am soooo glad. Your quilts are fabulous & I adore decorating trees (I have 5 at my house!). It's been so much fun wandering around your blog. I look forward to seeing more. :)

Unknown said...

Your blog title caught my eye. I too love ribbons. One of my favorite crafts is ribbon embroidery, followed closely by quilting, especially crazy quilting.
You do a beautiful job on your crafting!Very tidy and neat too. I look forward to seeing more. ~Diana

Kay Eyles said...

How lovely to meet you and visit your blog. Your pictures such a variety of talent, I really like the idea of quilted cards. Thank you for sharing.
ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

Bev said...

Oh I love your blog! I'm a new follower! Thanks for stopping by my blog too! Your quilt is amazing! Is that a pattern or your own design? I love it! I'm putting you on my sidebar so I can keep up with what you're doing! So nice to "meet" you!

Cheery wave from
Bev

Acorn to Oak said...

Hi! I found you because of the comment you left on my blog where you popped over from the party! How fun! Thank you for the comment. What pretty things you make! I love your taste for color!

Sowing Stitches said...

Love the quilted wall hanging!

SueH said...

Hi! Hopped here via the blog-party ;-)

I love looking at all the crafty things people get up to; mostly I'm a yarn-addict, but I have quilted in the past. (amongst other things!)

Lovely to meet you and I shall be following what you get up to and see what inspires you to create! ;-)

SueH The Knitting Assassin!
Twitter – @Librarymaid

Elizabeth Edwards said...

your blog is so cheerful. love the colors. i hope you will stop by my blog too. have a great weekend. ( :

Maggie said...

Love your bright blog!! I'm another NW girl who loves to blog. Glad I found you from the blog party. Come visit:

www.themagrag.com

Debra Lee said...

Love the look of your blog but the belgian waffle picyure was so unfair!

Deborah Hamilton said...

I think the name of your blog is precious. I'm visiting from the blog hop, too. I hope you will visit my blog. Love those kitchen cloths!

Unknown said...

New follower and a fellow participant in the Blog party. I love the bright and cheery feel of your blog! Can't wait to come back and read more!
thefinderskeeper.blogspot.com

Countrywoman said...

Very nice blog

pippirose said...

I'm a new follower, and I love your cheery blog. The valentine tea towels are lovely.

pippirose59 at gmail dot com

Accroquilt said...

You have so many nice things on your blog. And I love the name of your blog.

Hooked on Quilting said...

I'm so glad to meet you and I love your blog! I will definitely become a follower!

Stop over at my blog when you get a chance, I'd love to see you there.

http://airolgmd.blogspot.com/

Mom E. said...

Derrith,
I am so happy to meet you, thanks for coming over to my blog, Betsy's Heartstrings, and you are also from Washington State, like I am! How fun! Your quilts and your creating are beautiful. I love the giveaway items, they are so sweet. Might you please sign me up for your giveaway? So kind of you to share such cute things....I look forward to following your blog. I have found some wonderful shops through the years while visiting family in Utah, I see you have as well! Have a great Sunday and I am so glad Vicki offered this opportunity for so many of us to meet!
Heart hugs,
Betsy

Mom E. said...

(AND I also have a ribbon fettish....shhh! No one should know! LOL)
Betsy

Everydaythings said...

just found you through vickis party! looks like a wonderful blog so I joined your band of followers!

Katy @ Lolly Linens said...

Hi Derrith, Thank you for visiting my blog! I just subscribed to yours! Do you have a website for your shop, would love to see it. All the Best to you, Katy
katy_lunsford at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Hi Derrith...lovely projects you have made!

Jade said...

Great giveaway! You have some great projects going. I look forward to seeing more.

-Jade www.muffinteahouse.com
(your new follower)

Emily C said...

Lovely towels. I will have to try those waffles if i ever visit Utah. =)

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Hi--I have enjoyed reading your blog posts, meeting your friends and seeing lovely crafts--thanks-
Hugs, Di and miss gracie

Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That) said...

So pretty
Hope you visit
Laura

Cassie said...

Your blog is wonderful! And your quilt - that is gorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance to win those adorable towels too!

Housewife59 said...

Everything here is gorgeous! I would like to be entered to win, and I'm a new follower so I make sure not to miss anything
Lesley

My blog is www.heartforhome-making.blogspot.co.uk

Katherine McNeese said...

your album quilt is lovely. I'm not an appliquer, but I admire those that do!

Wicked Faerie Queen said...

Beautiful work and an adorable blog.

Angela said...

Your quilt is beautiful. You have a lovely blog, look forward to following your adventures in the months to come

AppleApricot Wen said...

Hello Derrith, nice to meet you and visit your beautiful blog. I love your quilt, it's so gorgeous! And so is your other work. New follower!

hugs and happy day,
Wendy of AppleApricot.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I LOVE your quilt ~ I am a quilter too. I really like all of the other things you create as well.

It is great to meet you through Vicki's GYB party.

If you have a chance, please drop by nonniescedarchest.wordpress.com

My Garden Diaries said...

You have wonderful projects! I found you at the grow your blog party! I am your newest follower!!!

Denise Bryant said...

Lovely creations! The dishtowels are adorable! Very fun visiting so many of these blogs along the Grow Your Blog hop.... loads of creative inspiration!
DeniseB
deniseb777ATgmailDOTcom

Christina Paul said...

Wow you are so talented! Just joined your site :)
Cheers
Christina

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Your blog is so cheerful and colorful; visiting via Vicki's GYB Party and have some giveaways on my blog as well.

Angela CG said...

Those towels are adorable. I will have to remember that idea next time I need to give a gift.

Angela
stitchinginthezoo.blogspot.com

Gabriela said...

Nice to meet you! I know I will enjoy reading all your posts so I best follow you!Come visit me!

Kathy H said...

I am enjoying your blog already and look forward to reading your posts.

Jaye said...

You have a lovely blog! I also love color and am a quilter.....mostly art quilts. Come see me sometime!

Candy said...

Derrith! Look at all the comments! Your blog is wonderful, and I love seeing what you're doing. Can't wait til our next SiS meeting. Have a great day!

okcamp said...

Derrith,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Love the cheery colors, the yellow kitchen accessories are too cute! Cheers,
~Diane

DreamChallenge said...

My goodness...it was such fun to visit. You are a multi-talented crafter/blogger. I'm be following you and wish to see you stopping by my place to say hello. Jan

Tanya Rachelle said...

Wonderful fun! So colorful- enjoying your blog! Am a new friend from the Grow your Blog party! Hope you stop by my place to say hello.
~Tanya

gilly said...

Hi Derrith - thanks so much for popping in and saying hello over at my blog. I've just spent a lovely time having a little peek at yours too. It's gorgeous, and I love all your bright colours and lovely makes... much prettiness! I look forward to following along with your crafty adventures,
love Gilly xx

Bears with a HEART said...

Your latest quilt is a beauty.

And I like the name of your blog and the thoughts behind it.

kind regards from YokkoBears

Terri said...

Hello Derrith, You have a lovely colorful blog! I am so glad to meet you through GYB party! I adore your tea towels, that is a sweet giveaway!
I also am truly awed at your gorgeous colorful quilt! Wow! That is a work of art!
Thank you for visiting my blog : )
Hugs,
Terri

Unknown said...

Hello! I just want to compliment you on your craft! The tea towels..pillow..and your amazing quilt, WOW!I ll be back soon!! following you, oh! Stop by I have a giveaway. Dianna

Bruna Aguiar Melo said...

Hello!
Nice to meet you!
I fell in love with your work's colours and became a follower!
Count me in for the giveaway!
xoxo

OzarksUSA said...

These look great! Thanks for the giveaway!
OzarksUSA (at) gmail (dot) com

Cathy said...

Love your applique work! Something I've never tried, but would like to. Nice blog too. Thanks for the giveaway!
Cathy
beenine@comcast(dot)net

Tanya said...

What a happy blog! Quilters ARE the best people...visiting from Vicki's GYB Party - glad I happened along here tonight (working my way through the listing, slowly but surely). Hope you have a wonderfully creative weekend...Tanya

Kadee Willow said...

Hi! I have loved that you visited my blog and now I am visiting your and became your latest follower! Doesn't it feel wonderful when others enjoy what you do??! Such sweet dish towels and would be so perfect for Valentine's day! Thanks again for the lovely visit!

kareninkenai said...

What a beautiful giveaway, Derrith, and such a lovely vintage blog. Makes me smile. I am visiting via Vicki today. Hugs from Alaska. Karen (www.alaskabluemoose.blogspot.com)

Jan Thomason said...

beautiful giveaway! I came over to visit to read about you and your blog through GYB and got side tracked!!
On my way now to check out your GYB post:) Jan

Jan Thomason said...

oh, good grief.........i got so caught up in the pink and valentine theme that i completely missed most of the text!! so here i am again, this time visiting your GYB!!!

hueisei said...

Nice to meet you at the party!
Beautiful blog and I love your lovely giveaway...
Cheers!!

Anonymous said...

Hello ther Derrith. I'm not a GYB participant (Missed the deadline) but I sure am having fun visiting! ;). I love your creations. That quilt is amazing, not to mention your dying expertise. Nice meeting you!

suziqu's thread works said...

Hello Derrith I am so pleased to be here visiting thanks to Dear Vicki! What a gorgeous and colourful blog and that quilt is just simply amazing from one quilter to another.
I also love working with vintage lace and have a giveaway also that you may like to enter and view my rose quilt currently posted.
Wishing you lots of joy with your blog.
Suzy

Jocelyn said...

Hi Derrith,
So happy to meet you. You have such a lovely, colorful blog. I have a quilting blog and a tea/thrifting blog. Thanks for stopping by.

Jocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com

Shane Pollard said...

Hello Derrith

How lovely to meet you via our dear friend Vicki's Grow Your Blog Party!
Thank you popping over to see me and for joining my blog!

I'm oohing and aahing at your beautiful quilt - WOW!
The colours and pattern is lovely.

The valentine dish cloths are very sweet - fingers crossed!

I'm now following you too Derrith and looking forward to picking up some quilting tips from you!

Hugs
Shane ♥
http://roseslaceandbrocante.blogspot.co.nz/


DreamChallenge said...

Since I am so new to blogging, forgive this second post. You are the winner of the lovely scarf I knitted for the Grow Your Blog Party. Please send me your mailing address. Blessings, Jan