Stacey's Place

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Winners!

2013-05-05T08:34:00.002-04:00

Wow! I cannot believe the response I got to this past post, Thank You all! You totally made my day!

I am floored at the positive response to my block, and it amazes me how many people love to read! I got lots of comments on ideas for making this block into items, well, I am open to custom orders, whether it be library bags, kindle and nook sleeves, ipad sleeves, etc. If you just do not have the time, if you want to email me we can work out the details of what you want, colors, size, etc. And I can make it for you. My email is stacey@staceysplace.com

On the farm front, it's been a busy week with animals, and unfortunately we lost our little cow, he was just too sick, and all the medicine and different things we did just did not help. So he is now in farm animal heaven! And to be honest, I think I had a harder time with it than my kids, but I have also been the one feeding him.

Without further ado, the two winners are, with the help of my children, they picked two numbers, here is what the two winners had to say,

50 Denise :) said...: And I'm a new follower, too! :); April 30, 2013 at 10:00 AM

199 Marcia W. said...: Thanks for the background on your unique block. It really ties reading and quilting together, both of which I love to do.; April 30, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Ok ladies, email me your address and I will forward one on to Quiltmaker magazine and they will mail your copy out, and I will get the other winner's copy out in the mail. You got 48 hours (hopefully sooner) to get your information in to me, and if not then I will pick another winner.

Have a wonderful Sunday! I am off to work at our cabinet shop with my wonderful husband and our kids! Then back to farming when we get home.

Have a great Day!

Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol. 7 Blog Tour! (giveaway also!)

2013-04-30T00:01:00.000-04:00

Hello, and welcome to my blog. I am Stacey, and Quiltmaker is one of my favorite magazines. This is my second feature in the Quiltmaker 100 Blocks magazine, and I am honored to be included. Issue 7 is due out on May 7th. I love to quilt, and my second favorite thing to do is reading. Reading is a hobby that I picked up as a young girl, and have done it my whole life. *ahem* Some would say I spend too much time reading (I seem to always get in trouble with the husband :D) Having a busy life with my husband and our 4 busy kids, then you now add our new farm into the mix (9 goats, 6 pigs, 2 calves, and 60 chicks~oh my!), reading is my down time, my escape so to speak. This is where I got my inspiration for my block design. I designed a block of a girl with her nose in a book, almost quite literally. And what better than covering up with a quilt while you enjoy that book? I love to do them both together.

I did make a second block, and for the heck of it, I decided to hand embroider it and then I did a really weird and bazaar thing for myself, I did something out of my comfort zone, I sent it to one of my favorite authors, and the hand embroidering that I did on it was of the cover to her first book. This amazingly talented author is Colleen Hoover (and her first book was called Slammed, amazing! the second book in that series is called Point of Retreat, and actually today her third book is being released called This Girl.) Anywho, in my haste to send it to her I forgot to take a picture of it, so I emailed her last week and asked if she could take a picture of it for me so that I could share it with you all, so here is the picture :D

I love this block, now I need to make another one for myself.

Ok, so now it's time for the giveaway, I am giving away 2 copies of the magazine, one from Quiltmaker, and one from myself. To be entered, you can earn 2 entries:
~follow my blog
~leave a comment

That's it, easy peasy! and Thank You for stopping by. Giveaway winners will be announced on May 4th!

Blog Tour My Everything by Heidi McLaughlin

2013-04-09T00:00:00.000-04:00

When Nick Ashford lost his friend, Mason, he didn’t realize he was going to lose his family as well, but that’s exactly what happened. Alone and in a foreign country, Nick is working on rebuilding his life one patient at a time, that is, until a striking volunteer makes her presence known.

Can Nick finish his year in Africa without risking his heart being broken again, or is he willing to start a new chapter in his life before his return to Beaumont?

My Review:

Make sure if you want to read this book, that you read Forever My Girl first, in reading this book first, you might feel kinda lost. I loved Forever My Girl, so when I saw that there was a novella for this series, I was wanting to read it. Now that I have, I am not disappointed. I liked Nick in Forever My Girl, so to see him with his happy ending, and also to see him finally with Noah, was worth it. I wish we could have seen more of Nick's connection with Aubrey, you can imagine their connection, but to feel it more would have been ideal. I did feel this was a little short, but it is a novella, I would have loved for it to have been longer and then it could have gotten more in depth.

About the Author
Blog: http://heidimclaughlinauthor.blogspot.com/
Website: http://heidimclaughlin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiMcLaughlinAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeidiJoVT

You can buy them here
Amazon
Barnes and Noble

Giveaway $25 gift card Winner's choice

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Covert Robin

2013-04-05T08:07:00.003-04:00

I recently participated in the Covert Robin over to imagine gnats blog, and I sent my package all the way to Australia, and actually I just got an email from my partner that she received her gift, I sent to Jenya, who blogs at While she was sleeping. She lives all the way in Australia, without further ado, here is what I made and sent to her,

Happy Easter All~

2013-03-31T07:21:00.001-04:00

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter, and to share with you our new additions to our farm Friday night.

A Family Farm

2013-03-26T05:36:00.001-04:00

We have been super busy on our homestead. Cutting Cedar Trees just the husband, the kiddos, and I. The money we are raising from our sales we are putting back into our farm, as well as making pasture for animals for the near future. Yesterday Shawn and I travelled and bought ourselves the first new addition to our family as the smile on our kid's faces was so worth it, I would like to introduce to you Samantha, Pheobe, and Commanche~ Our Boer Goats. In their brand new stall we built in one of our outbuildings that we have been cleaning out to convert into a barn, which is amazing! Lots and lots of hard work, but again, so worth it. I hope to share with you bits and pieces of our journey along the way. This is one dream that Shawn and I have had since we first got together, and now we are finally going to make it a reality, it's surreal feeling.

So, what do you think? Today I am planting seeds to start some seedlings indoors for our gardening this year, it is going to be the start of a very busy year! I hope you have a great day!

Sale in my Etsy Shop

2013-03-20T08:55:00.001-04:00

I just wanted to share with everyone that there is a sale going on in my shop right now, not sure for how long, but use coupon code 10PERCENTOFF and receive 10% off your order. There will be more items listed soon.

Have a great day! It's snowing here, after it snowed here all day yesterday, so you know what that means here, clean up.

We have been super busy here lately on our homestead. Fixing up one of our outbuildings and converting it into a barn for animals we are looking to purchase in the very near future. We have purchased some seeds to start our vegetables indoors soon also. And during all of this we have been out in the woods cutting down cedar trees into fence posts to open up our woods for pasture.

On another note, we found a bobcat track on our land the other day,

Handmade Wallet

2013-01-19T11:25:00.000-05:00

I just finished this wallet, and listed it for sale in my shop. You can find the listing here.

New Design

2013-01-08T10:02:00.000-05:00

I just finished this eReader, or Tablet case, it is for sale in my Etsy shop. I am accepting custom orders, so please email me if you have any questions stacey@staceysplace.com

Colleen Hoover, and amazing author, such amazing talent

2012-12-20T06:32:00.002-05:00

Hey Guys!! I just wanted to share that one of my absolute favorite authors just released her 3rd book, this one is a stand-alone, and I am anxious to get started on it. This new book is called Hopeless, you can find the summary here.

You can find it on iTunes here

Smashwords here

Amazon here

Amazon UK here

There has been a hiccup, but it will be up on Barnes and Noble soon, promise.

and, in case you are wondering, her first book is called Slammed, and her second is Point of Retreat, if you haven't butterflying read them, then what are you waiting for?? go buy them, and you will not be able to put them down, and you will not regret it either.

oh, and btw,

MeRrY bUtTeRfLyInG cHrIsTmAs

Memories....and a GiVeAwAy!!

2012-12-09T08:55:00.000-05:00

Memories......we all have them, we all like to do something to make them pretty, to show how much these special memories mean to us, do we not? Well, I have a way to pretty them up and there are so many different projects you can make too. I would like to introduce you to My Memories , it is a digital scrapbooking software. I am actually going to be giving away a copy of my memories software today (a $39.97 value). I also have a special promotion. If you decide to buy this software, and do some shopping, this coupon code STMMMS52194 will give you a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - $20 value!)

I have played around with this software, and I love it, absolutely love it! I feel like I need to take a few days off so I can do more, and learn lots more. You can bet these next few weeks while my youngest is off at preschool that I will be playing with my new software. I cannot wait.

Now, for the amazing giveaway. I am giving away one copy of this software to one lucky reader. For entries into the giveaway (you can earn multiple), you need to
1. become a follower of my blog
2. head over to http://www.mymemories.com/ and pick out your favorite digital paper pack or layout, then come back here and leave a comment which ones.
3. Follow My Memories on either or all of their blog. twitter, or facebook.(one entry for each)
Make sure you comment saying you did, include a link.
4. Blog, Tweet, or FB about this giveaway and link in your comment to show me.

So, that gives you 6 different ways of entering.

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Our new to us farmhouse

2012-11-17T08:33:00.002-05:00

So this is our new to us farmhouse

it is still a work in progress, but this is what I got for right now.

Going On's around here

2012-10-13T09:06:00.000-04:00

Hey all, let's just say when all this home buying crap is done with, man will I be glad. I am so tired. We are finally getting it, but it is still going to be a couple more weeks, and it's only getting colder here~Yikes. Keep your fingers crossed for us though!

I did lower the price of my quilt, I am trying to sell it for $350, and let's just say that that price does not even cover the cost of materials and the quilting job, but I am in urgent need of selling it along with some other items in my shop if you know of anyone interested.

My shop is here

New Unexpected Editions ♥

2012-10-11T16:46:00.001-04:00

One proud momma ♥

Happenings around here right now.....

2012-09-30T09:20:00.000-04:00

Hey Guys! Sorry it's kinda been crazy and non existent around here lately. We have been trying to buy a house for about 8 months now, have been under contract for two separate houses now, and for various reasons I will not name they both fell through. We are under contract with our third house, and it is our dream house (more on that in a few), and this process for this house has been a nightmare also. Who knew trying to buy a house would be so frustrating and demanding? It seems like one thing after another again with this place, but for the price and what we are getting, it is THE ONE!
As you know my husband and I have 4 kids, and have always rented, well, the house we are trying to buy is an old farmhouse, with plenty of space and bedrooms, and I even get my own sewing room :D The house is not updated, but we can do that, it has a barn (that also needs some work), and an old milk shed, and another outbuilding, then you add on top of all that, 10 acres, where 3 are pastures and 7 are woods. And we love to garden, and have wanted livestock for a good many years now, but have not lived where we could have them.
So, needless to say, we feel this is the one place for us to venture and start with the rest of our lives from here on out with.
So, again might be kinda sparse here for a bit, at one point, internet will be down, and I gotta finish packing up this house, then when we move I gotta clean, and unpack, and well you know the drill.

I would love to sell some items in my shop to help with the cost of things, and to have less to move, so if you know of anyone looking for some handmade items for Christmas presents, as you know it is fast approaching, send them to my shop, please??? you can find it here.

And please bear with me during the next few weeks, Thank You.

Pinterest and Patterns.....

2012-09-14T22:33:00.002-04:00

Pinterest, lots of people are on there. Lots of people pin beautiful pictures, to be honest, I wish that I could spend more time there,

you can find me here on pinterest

today we are recipe's from the Moda Bake Shop, share the love, I have a board there that features my 3 recipe's from the Moda Bake Shop blog, and we are asked to share our projects, and see how many repins we can get. They want me to share my favorite patterns from there, (and I have a chance to win some beautiful fabric) I love all of their patterns, but right now is my time to shine,

So, you can check out my projects here.

So, what do you say, can you help out a friend?? go ahead, repin your heart away!

And I appreciate it greatly! from the bottom of my heart. Below are pictures of my projects there, and if you click the picture, it will take you directly to the recipe. So, pin your heart away!!!

Sale in my Etsy Shop

2012-09-04T09:36:00.001-04:00

I am having a sale on every item in my etsy shop, coupon code 10PERCENTOFF. Christmas is coming up, I am taking custom orders on special gifts for that special someone in your life.

Gifts anyone?

2012-08-31T08:34:00.001-04:00

I am in need of selling some items in my shop, I know Christmas is right around the corner, if you see something you like but want it in different colors, let me know, we can custom make any order. Great for gifts or for yourself, check it out!
My shop is here

Thank You!

Stacey

Winners!!!

2012-08-23T07:37:00.003-04:00

So without further ado.....the winners from my Moda Bake Shop visit giveaway are.......

Carol said...
I love your tote bag, so cute in Vintage Modern. Thanks for the chance to win your patterns.

August 15, 2012 9:21 AM

and

Noela said...

Love your little bag using Vintage Modern. I'm a follower of your blog.

August 19, 2012 10:16 PM

Please email me ladies at stacey@staceysplace.com stacey@staceysplace.com and I will get your patterns for you. Congratulations!

Vintage Modern Bag

2012-08-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

I would like to welcome you to my blog, today I want to share with you today my latest project for the Moda Bake Shop. I called this Vintage Modern Bag, it's a smaller bag, but sturdy and super cute! It measures about 8" W x 8 1/2" H. The fabric is Vintage Modern by Bonnie and Camille for Moda. I love their fabric style. It closes with a magnetic clasp, and has a center divider inside to make two compartments inside in the bag. Just for stopping by today, I am going to have a little giveaway. I have got an e-pattern bundle of my designs for two lucky winners. If you would like a chance to enter, just become a follower or if you already are, leave me a comment and let me know. If you would like a second chance, like Stacey's Place on facebook. Then leave me a comment letting me know. Easy peasy :D

What I have been up too........

2012-07-27T13:28:00.004-04:00

Things have been super busy around here lately. I have been trying to get some work done, but for some reason the kids keep limiting my creative time, kinda stinks! Anyways, here are some pics of what I have been working on, and it's a little bit of this, a little of that.
I have also been packing, as we are looking into buying a house, our very own honest to goodness house. Cross your fingers for us, there are only a couple steps left in the process until we find out if this one little gem will be ours.

A baby blanket I listed for sale in my shop

A Japanese embroidery design, I have a few books, I have a ~~secret obsession~~ fondness with all things crafty from Japan. This is going to be in my sewing room.

A block from a previous issue of Quiltmaker's 100 blocks, and I am having a brain fart on which issue and block number, but the designer did a beautiful job with this creation!

And finally another baby quilt that I listed for sale in my shop also. It came out so beautiful!

I have got some ideas for designs and quilts rolling thru my head, I just need some time to get them down on paper, and some time from the kiddos to work I mean play in my sewing room. Maybe they will give me some time next week on my birthday? ~~I am going to be 33~YIKES!!~~

I will soon find out...........until next time

Items in my Shop

2012-06-14T11:16:00.001-04:00

I have some items listed in my shop, and have reduced some of the prices, check it out! I appreciate it. I have been being crafty lately in the little spare time I have had. I have been embroidering, crocheting a pair of socks, and sewing a bag pattern with more info about that soon.
It is official, the kids are on summer vacation and I am not quite sure yet if that is a good or bad thing yet :D they have been.......uummmmm....yup they have just been. It's been a long two days and bedtime doesn't seem to come soon enough. I know once we get into the swing of things, and get a somewhat routine down then it will not seem so bad.
I have been working out trying to be healthier. I have also been eating healthier. I am doing a walking video and am walking 4 miles a day about 5-6 days a week in the comfort of my own living room. I can say that I have been feeling way better than when I was not doing this. Well, I will post some pictures of my works in progress in the next few days, but in the meantime, go ahead and check out my shop!!
I hope it's nice where you live, it's beautiful here, and after a week of nonstop rain, the sun shining is just what the doctor ordered. Now I am off to feed the kiddos lunch and run some much needed errands.

Winners announced for the Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Issue

2012-05-05T14:39:00.001-04:00

Check the original post for the list of winners. Please get me your information by Monday May 7th. If I do not hear from you by then, I will pick alternate winners Tuesday morning. Thank You for stopping by my blog and sharing this with me.

Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Issue 5 Blog Tour

2012-05-02T00:01:00.000-04:00

**The winners have been picked. The person who won a magazine from the wonderful people at Quiltmaker is comment number 32,

32 Mary said...: Great block. My sister lives in Maine, I live in Illinois; May 2, 2012 9:53 AM; the winner of the Quiltmaker magazine from me is comment number 89,
89 Catskill Quilter said...: Hi! I am in northern Florida - happy to meet you!; May 2, 2012 3:58 PM; and finally the winner of the pattern bundle from me is comment number 123,
123 Cindy said...: Which fabric was hard to part with? They are all lovely!; May 2, 2012 9:21 PM; I am sorry for the delay of posting these winners,; Please email me your information to stacey@staceysplace.com

First off, I would love to welcome you to my blog. You must be visiting from Quiltmaker's Quilty Pleasures blog for the 100 Blocks blog tour.
I would like to introduce myself just in case this is your first time visiting. I am Stacey, I live in Maine with my wonderful supportive husband (getting ready to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary in a couple weeks!), and our 4 crazy kids. We own our own Custom Woodworking and Cabinetry business, and I spend my spare time quilting. I taught myself to quilt almost 5 years ago, and have been going on since. I love to create, and make something beautiful! I have been working hard to make something of myself, but it can be extremely hard sometimes.
Being featured in Quiltmaker's 100 blocks Issue is a major dream come true for me. And to be part of something that so many amazingly talented people/quilters have also been a part of is just WOW! I am going to continue being creative, and hope to be even more so.

My block is called Pinwheel Paws, and it is Block #452, and featured on page 49. This block below was my first one I submitted, but they contacted me and asked it I could make on more contrasting. So that is the second picture below. I love them both, and I hope to be able to make a large quilt with this design soon. (and also using some very special fabric I cannot seem to part with).

I hope you like them.

Ok, so now, for a giveaway! The wonderful people over at Quiltmaker magazine are generously giving away a complimentary issue of this magazine to one of my readers! And I am going to give away a second issue and include a pdf bundle set of my patterns (Stripes and Giggles, Stars and Strips, Castles, and my Country Crow Wall Hanging). All you need to do to enter is become a follower of my blog, and leave me a comment saying Hi, and where you are from. Easy right? I hope you come back, and Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate you sharing in this accomplishment with me.

2012-04-26T08:46:00.002-04:00

So, I have been wanting one of these coffee mugs in forever! Well, the other day my very own one arrived at my house. Major for this small town Maine girl! I also just wanted to let you know, next week I will be having a post here about my block, and having a giveaway! I also got my issue of this magazine last night. I will have some for sale also.
I am trying to make some of my quilting dreams come true, it's sometimes harder than it looks, or seems, but so totally worth it. I hope to see you come back next week!