{i am “DELIGHTED” to welcome you to my BLOG party!!}

by Sally Keller | Oct 19, 2011 | Uncategorized | 75 comments

Ohhhhh so many fun ways to celebrate life!! And today, I’m very excited to be celebrating the new fabric line that Amanda Herring has just released!! Delighted!!!

I have a lot in store for you today, so be sure and read through the whole party post!! wow!!! There are special tidbits all the way through, but there’s a special something something at the end!! 🙂

To begin, how about some fun projects I’ve created using this FABULOUS fabric line?

Using my big shot and a 3-D flower die, I started with this…

and it became this:

After seeing these and playing with them, a certain 17-yo told me that she was never buying hair things again…that I would be in charge of making them for her from now on!! Fun!!!!

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I started with this:

(You can get one of these panels right here in Julie’s store!!)

And I made this:

(I will have more detailed pics coming soon!! promise!!)

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Here are three projects I did which I will elaborate more on later!!

Can this fabric get any better???? I don’t think so!! wow!!!

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And my friend, Brooke, has inspired me with her ETSY store!! I was inspired to make a table topper with this fabulous fabric!

I am a huge fan of vintage buttons!! Especially with Delighted…perfect combination!!

BTW, the cupcakes are not included with the fabric!! Sorry!! I got mine at the Sweet Boutique in SugarLand, TX!! LOVE!!!

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how about a little pillow? with ruffles??

super easy to make!! Especially if you have a new ruffler foot (like I just got at the Pacific International Quilt Festival last weekend!!)!! I’ll have a mini tute up for this pillow soon!!

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Here’s a fun, random project that I whipped up in no time!! (no making fun of my quilting exercises!! even good cellists still play their scales!!)

I love to practice my free motion quilting…

I love this reference to the scripture about how God cares for us even more than he does for the birds of the air and the lilies in the field {matt 6:25-42}!!

still working on my “echo” quilting…it’ll get better and better the more I practice…you know what they say, “Practice makes perfect!!”

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and how about some Christmas action?? I’m sure you noticed the red and green dominance in these fabrics…and Ohhhhhhhh, this red and green combo is the perfect Christmas inspiration!!

Fun raw edged ruffle pillow!! I am loving this stocking die from Stampin’ Up! Perfect for fabric!! And I created a little Christmas tree ornament out of my scraps! We are not wasteful here in Sally’s Angelworks…no sireebob!! LOVE!!!

Here are a couple closeups:

And how about something for that hard to buy for person?

Check this out:

It’s a little mini quilt with the stocking open on top perfect for slipping in candy or a gift card or two or three!! You can wrap it in a sweet little box and surprise them!! Perfect for a quilter, too!! Who wouldn’t want a little mini quilt filled with goodies???? (You can fill it with little pieces of coal if you need to…just sayin’!!)

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So every party needs party favors and I have my share of them, compliments of Amanda Herring with the Quilted Fish!!

You can take this kit…

and you can make this:

{ring not included}

adorable, right????

Well, you’ll never guess, but I have 12 of these mini kits to giveaway!!

But wait…there’s more!!

You know that last week, I spent a good amount of time with my darling friend, Julie over at the Intrepid Thread! And while we were talking through things (our blogs, religion, sci-fi…you know, all the important things girls talk about!!), we came up with the idea of doing a VLOG. A video tutorial just for YOU!!! And we did it!! When I got home, I put it all together and uploaded it last night on YouTube just for you to watch!! And so when you win one of these little kits, you can actually make it immediately after watching Julie’s phenomenal instructions (and my giggling!!)!! yay!!

Here it is just for you!

bottlecap pin cushion ring tutorial

So here’s the deal…wait…I’ve got something else to give away!!! oh yeah, baby!!

I’m soooooo super excited about this fabric line that I’m giving away a ROLIE POLIE from Julie’s store:

NOW, the giveaway rules:

You have TWO chances to enter!!

1. Leave a comment here on this post!!

2. Like my Facebook page and come back and leave a comment that you did it!!! Yay!!!

I will let random.org choose 13 people on Monday, OCTOBER 24th to whom I’ll give all of these party gifties!! yay!!!

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One last thing before the party ends…

Amanda and her team have done a wonderful job preparing for this fun day!! I just wanted to make sure you know how to find other inspiration from the other team members!! Some are having parties on their blogs, some are partying in their homes, some are joining Amanda there in SLC for her big launch party!! Suffice it to say, you’ll definitely be inspired if you join in on their blogs, too!! (names are clickable!!)

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I’m soooo excited you joined me for my fun Delighted party today!! I hope you had as much fun as I did!! and for parting words, I thought today’s verse of the day on Bible Gateway was super appropriate and providential:

{Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires!}

do you think that applies to cupcakes? I definitely do!!

blessings to you today!!!

75 Comments

Brooke on October 19, 2011 at 4:45 am

awesome, awesome job!!!! Love the centerpiece too – thanks for the nice plug!!!
Hugs!!!!
Sasha on October 19, 2011 at 5:37 am

All of your projects turned out beautiful Sally!! I can’t wait to see more! The video of you and Julie is too cute =D It sounds like you two had a really great time =D
Angela on October 19, 2011 at 6:26 am

WOW, so many great projects!!! Love the stocking mini quilt what a wonderful idea!!
Angela on October 19, 2011 at 6:27 am

I like you on FB!!
Carol H. on October 19, 2011 at 8:01 am

Wonderful projects using great fabric!
Jewel on October 19, 2011 at 8:27 am

Now that is a blog post… don’t enter me in the giveaway… I wish I was as amazing as you are… huggies!
Chiska on October 19, 2011 at 8:35 am

What incredible projects! The fabric’s beautiful too.
Jolene on October 19, 2011 at 9:18 am

I like your projects…some may even be inspirational to newbies like me!
I liked you on facebook and left a comment for you.
Enjoy your day!
marcia k on October 19, 2011 at 9:19 am

Delighted to see that fabric..but I still am left wanting those cupcakes.. 🙁 darn you..
marcia k on October 19, 2011 at 9:20 am

I liked your facebook page
Janet on October 19, 2011 at 9:30 am

Cute projects…and I’d love a chance to use some of that delighted rolie. Thanks for the giveaway
Janet on October 19, 2011 at 9:31 am

I liked your facebook page
Joan on October 19, 2011 at 10:16 am

Love your projects and the fabrics! Thanks for the generous giveaway.
The Sweet Boutique Bakery on October 19, 2011 at 10:17 am

Love it! Awesome work Sally. 🙂
Holly A.R.C. on October 19, 2011 at 10:21 am

i like you on FB!
Holly A.R.C. on October 19, 2011 at 10:23 am

love all the different projects you’ve done, so cute!
Joan on October 19, 2011 at 10:25 am

I like you on FB and left a comment. Thank you!
VickiT on October 19, 2011 at 10:40 am

Wow. Look at all those goodies you’ve made. I LOVE the potholder and the mini quilt stocking is such a cute idea to make and fill with a few goodies for hubby to take to work for the people in his area. The table topper is by far my favorite though. LOVE IT! Amanda has really done a great job creating Delighted. This is my favorite of hers to date and I really cannot wait to get some of my own.

Thanks for the great post and the video fun which I saw at Julie’s blog.
VickiT on October 19, 2011 at 10:41 am

I have just liked your FB page as well.
Rebecca on October 19, 2011 at 10:41 am

So many great projects! THANKS for sharing!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
Rebecca on October 19, 2011 at 10:42 am

I’m a FB fan (Rebecca A)
Anna on October 19, 2011 at 11:10 am

I already like you on FB 🙂
Anna on October 19, 2011 at 11:11 am

I am soooo in love with this fabric. I love the Christmas-y ideas as I have been starting to think about the upcoming holidays. This fabric is perfect. 🙂
Carrie P. on October 19, 2011 at 11:13 am

OH, Wow! you have definitely created some fantastic projects with that fabric. Well done.
Love both verses.
di on October 19, 2011 at 11:14 am

Thanks for this chance to win! Gorgeous fabric by Amanda.
Caren Adams on October 19, 2011 at 12:18 pm

Sweet! You gals really know how to have fun! How did you do your flower appliques? Do you needle-turn them? I like your little “sampler” – I’ve never done free-motion, do you use a different foot for that?
Jessica B on October 19, 2011 at 12:32 pm

What great fabric! Thanks you for sharing so many great projects.
Jeanne on October 19, 2011 at 12:40 pm

So many cute things. I had to bookmark the page or I would have been with you all day and all night. Ha Ha. Thanks for the tute and all the ideas. 2 questions, where can I find a white tree like you have and what is the name of the Etsy shop that has the rings? Thank You
Jeanne on October 19, 2011 at 12:41 pm

I am a “liker” of you on Facebook. Thanks again. Can’t wait to get those rings ordered. Will wait to hear from you.
Gill on October 19, 2011 at 12:49 pm

I love all your ‘Delighted’ projects! especially the table topper and the hoop!
I would love to win some of this gorgeous fabric – in fact I would be delighted!!!!
Maureen Brand on October 19, 2011 at 12:55 pm

Fun fabric and great projects!
Candice on October 19, 2011 at 1:15 pm

So fun!! Oh, I LOVE the burlap with the bunting and the way you package the kits- brown paper bag- swoon 🙂 Thanks!
Melissa on October 19, 2011 at 1:15 pm

Hiya! I just liked your Facebook page and left you a little message! Would love to win these prints and kit!
quiltzyx/sue on October 19, 2011 at 1:29 pm

So many cute projects!!! Made even easier with Delighted, I’m sure… 😀
Sweetpea on October 19, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Thanks for sharing.
Ladybug on October 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm

I liked your FB page
Kristen on October 19, 2011 at 2:15 pm

I really like this fabric AND what you have done with it! 🙂
Michelle Olsen on October 19, 2011 at 2:33 pm

I came by way of the Intrepid Thread blog, and loved the video for the pincushion ring 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway.
Michelle Olsen on October 19, 2011 at 2:33 pm

I liked you on Facebook 🙂
Becky T on October 19, 2011 at 4:11 pm

your projects are awesome and I LOVE the video of you and Julie!
Jennyroo on October 19, 2011 at 5:24 pm

Thanks so much for this fun giveaway!
Jo on October 19, 2011 at 5:53 pm

What great ideas!
Jackie on October 19, 2011 at 8:04 pm

Look at all the comments! You rock… I really really like your table topper… so cute.
Judi on October 19, 2011 at 8:27 pm

Fun project! and I love Delighted – it reminds me of Bliss!
Judi on October 19, 2011 at 8:27 pm

I already like you on facebook 😉
Karin on October 19, 2011 at 9:56 pm

Absolutely DELIGHTED to join your party! Beautiful fabrics, and ya just gotta love that bunting! And that mini quilt with the little pocket-stocking – doesn’t get any cuter than that!
quilary on October 19, 2011 at 10:25 pm

Delighted is just so pretty. Love the ring pincushion with the cap inside, I always wondered how you’d stop the pins going through!
Martina on October 20, 2011 at 2:50 am

Oh I love your projects and all those pictures make a fun party! Thanks so much!
Mary on October 20, 2011 at 3:24 am

Wow have great fun partying, would love to make one of those rings – how cool! Oh and I’d also be ‘delighted’ to win a rolie polie of fabric! thanks for the giveaway
Michelle A on October 20, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Sew many cute and creative ideas! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the chance to win too.
Heather on October 20, 2011 at 12:54 pm

Love this fabric! And I’d love to play with it even more!
Pam on October 20, 2011 at 1:13 pm

This fabric is so pretty in so many different projects!
Pam on October 20, 2011 at 1:13 pm

I liked you on FB!
Deb on October 20, 2011 at 3:38 pm

I’m so glad that I was introduced to your blog! I love all the goodies and especially all the scripture on your blog! i came over via Intrepid Thread,
WandaFish on October 20, 2011 at 4:07 pm

What a great party and so many wonderful projects! I loved the video you put together with Julie.
I was half hoping that you’d made those cupcakes and was going to share the recipe too 🙂
Thanks for the gorgeous giveaway!
The Quilted Fish on October 20, 2011 at 5:51 pm

love your projects! You are amazing!
MarciaW on October 20, 2011 at 9:54 pm

Thanks for the chance to win such beautiful fabric. I’m delighted to attend your blog party, and want some of those cupcakes too!
Jacque on October 21, 2011 at 7:43 am

I’m loving the fabric, and all of your projects are so cute! I’m gettin’ all kinds of ideas for Christmas gifties, and the fabric is awesome for that! Your vlog was so much fun! Love your verses. Thanks for the chance to win.
Robin Woods on October 21, 2011 at 9:08 am

Wonderful launch! Terrific project ideas! Awesome prizes! What more is there? Oh. Cupcakes. Those too. 🙂
Elnora on October 21, 2011 at 11:01 am

What a great bunch of inspiration you’ve given us! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Karen O on October 21, 2011 at 11:12 am

Such great projects. I can’t imagine the creativity. Mahybe someday I will get there. Thank you for the inspiration!
Karen O on October 21, 2011 at 11:14 am

I now like you on facebook, too!
Mandy on October 21, 2011 at 11:38 am

Thanks for the chance to win! Love these fabrics.
Linda on October 21, 2011 at 12:41 pm

SWEET GIVEAWAY!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
HAPPY QUILTING!
Debra L on October 21, 2011 at 10:38 pm

I just love that ruffled pillow!
Debra L on October 21, 2011 at 10:39 pm

I liked you on Facebook!
Carla G on October 21, 2011 at 11:35 pm

What cute pincushions! The fabric is gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂
Beth T. on October 21, 2011 at 11:55 pm

I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/#!/wordygirl11/status/127638859092738048
Naomi Vela on October 22, 2011 at 8:41 am

So many projects…..omg my to do list just bulged at the seams! Hugs Naomi
Naomi Vela on October 22, 2011 at 9:44 am

I’ve liked your FB Wall. Hugs Naomi
Jodi G. on October 22, 2011 at 11:40 pm

Oh my gosh, I love everything you did. That yellow in the table topper is gorgeous! I had a dish soap dress (not sure what you call them)years ago, very cute.

Thanks for the giveaway and a chance to win.

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Jodi G. on October 22, 2011 at 11:41 pm

I have already Liked you on FB.

Thanks again for a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
MarciaW on October 25, 2011 at 8:30 pm

Thanks for the giveaway. I tried and tried to enter prior to the closing date, yet couldn’t get the comment area to display.
Interesting projects and sounds like a great time had by all.
Yvon on November 1, 2011 at 9:53 am

I allready liked your fb page!!
What awesome new goodies you have in this post!!
I love the miniquilt/christmas stocking.
Christine Barker on February 4, 2012 at 12:33 pm

Sorry if this posts twice. What’s the name of the fabric used in the garland/banner? Can’t find it in Julie’s store, she has so many!

Thanks! Gorgeous projects!