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I’m a little late announcing the Timeless Traditions pattern giveaway winner!  With kids home and a whirlwind of projects and activities, I’m not really sure what day it is…

Congratulations Heidi!  Send me an email to callimakesdo at gmail dot com with your mailing address, so we can send out your pattern.

Just a few little things more… I just had to share cute puppy photos.

Ben is puppy sitting… a sweet 9 month old dachshund.  Ben is thoroughly enjoying having him around.  He’s very responsible.  Feeding and taking him on walks, I don’t even have to ask him or think about it.

My dog might have a different opinion of having a 9 month puppy around.  I forget how much puppies love to bite.  It’s a good thing Finn is patient.

My girls are in heaven.  It’s like have a baby to take care of.  Isn’t he cute?

Between puppy holding, my girls still have endless creative energy.  This is what it looks like when they are planning their next quilting projects.  They both want to make another doll quilt, a full size quilt, and some summer clothes.

The last few days I’ve finally had a few snippets of time to get back to my scrappy trip.  I almost have 4 rows (of 6 blocks) done, out of 6 rows.  If I had a little more time to myself, it would be done in a jiffy. Progress had ground to halt until I picked up bit of new fabric.  It’s funny, I feel like I threw everything but the kitchen sink into the pile, but just didn’t have enough of a few certain colors.

It’s a whirlwind, but June is rolling along…

Today’s giveaway has a very special place in my heart.  I am honored to host a pattern giveaway from a new pattern company, Timeless Traditions, by Norma Whaley.

There are few women I know who are more talented than Norma.

Beyond the fact that Norma’s patterns are wonderful, I am happy to share today’s giveaway because of who Norma is.

Norma has been my mother’s dear friend for many years.  Over time, I have watched her work, both works in progress and finished projects, when visiting my mom and dad.  She not only makes her quilts with skill, but with so much heart.  I have learned so much from her, and in the way that she approaches her art.

She is an incredible woman, and a wise and wonderful friend.

As she begins this new venture, I can’t wait to see all the amazing patterns she has ahead of her.

And now for a giveaway!

To enter to win, visit Timeless Traditions and take a look at Norma’s wonderful patterns.

Then come back and leave a comment on this post sharing your very favorite.  If chosen, you will win that pattern!

The Rules:

• Contest closes on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 10:00 pm MDT

• Only one comment per person please.

• Random winners will be announced on Tues, June 11

Also be sure to visit Norma’s blog, Timeless Traditions Quilts.  She is in New York with my mom and several other friends right now, visiting the Country Living fair.  They are going to Purl Soho and other wonderful fabric and quilt shops and museums.  If I could have fit in a suitcase, I would have!  I can’t wait to see photos from their trip.