THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Greetings! Madame Samm is doing a month-long segment about can't-sew-without-it tools. Today, I'm guest blogging over at !Sew We Quilt! with a tutorial about the CutRite Bind Up tool.
Check it out, and then come back and enter my giveaway to win one for your very own sewing room. It's a miracle tool that will help you to end your quilt bindings with a perfectly mitred seam. Don't believe it? Well, prepare to join the ranks of Binding Believers. (For you, lifetime membership is absolutely free!)
I'll just wait right here while you check out my tutorial. (Cue Final Jeopardy music.)
So what do you need to do to win your own CutRite Bind Up Tool? Very simple. First of all, I want to thank Mark at Quilter's Paradise who was generous enough to sponsor this giveaway. To enter do one of the following:
This one is mandatory:
1. Visit the Quilter's Paradise website and take a look at the products they offer. Be sure to spend some time looking at the many useful laser-cut kits and acrylic templates and rulers that they manufacture on site. Don't miss the free-to-use quilt calculators, favorite links, and free patterns. Then come back and leave a comment telling me something that caught your eye there and how it would help you in your sewing. Please be specific.
You can gain optional extra entries by doing any or all of the following:
2. Sign up for the Quilter's Paradise Newsletter, then come back and tell me that you did for one extra entry.
3. Be a follower of my blog and leave a comment telling me that you are.
4. Post any one of my buttons on your own blog and leave a comment telling me that you did.
I'll leave this giveaway open until Sunday, January 15, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Then I'll chose a number at random and announce the winner on my blog. Winner will be notified via email, so be sure to leave me a valid email address. You'll have three days to respond, and then I'll choose another winner.
Good luck!
203 comments:
1 – 200 of 203 Newer› Newest»Great tute at Sew We Quilt!
I checked out their website, and there were a few things I'd like to have (besides the binding tool). One is that wearable mini LED light. I sure could have used that a few weeks ago when I was trying to file when the power was out!!! And the price is very nice too. I also sent the URL for the longarm accessories to my friend who recently bought one. :D
Am I a follower? You betcha!
AND I have at least one of your buttons on my blog too!
First, great tutorial. That little gadget is now on my list to get. Some people are so smart to think these things up for us. The thread stem is also a genius idea. Sew simple too! I also like the imagicut duets. Lots of nice choices.
Good Golly - have you ANY idea how long we struggled to calculate the border fabric requirements for a Cali King the other day? And there's a calculator that did it in SECONDS! All I had to do was plug in the border measurements! EASY-PEASY!
And I'd LOVE to have that binding tool - I usually struggle with that, do a dry-fit, sew, then usually reverse-sew & redo! Don't see it could get any easier than what you've shown! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love your site & I've just signed up to receive your new posts by RSS! Thanks!!
I've signed up to receive Quilter's Paradise newsletter, too!
I loved the binding tutorial! I went over and had a look at the notions. Of course I'd like the binding tool but also I loved the Charm template!
Hello again, I signed up for the newsletter!
I am also a follower!
I also have your button posted on my blog.
Thanks for the tutorial!
I browse their web and found this "Gypsy Gripper" from the shop. I never see this notion before.I think it will be a great tool for pressing the ruler while cutting fabric with rotary cutter. Sometimes, I will almost cut my fingers :)
I love this gadget..what fun it will be to get it right every time....thank you
I did go and visit and love how they personalize everything and I really like the green rulers...thanks for hooking us up...
I am a follower of your blog...
OMG Barb - thanks so much for bringing us that fabulous tool - I'd love one so that my life with bindings would be perfect - I visited the Quilter's Paradise and saw some other great notions but the CutRite Bind Up tool is the best!
I've signed up the newsletter!
I have few of your blog buttons on my blog. :)
I've signed up for the Quilter's Paradise newsletters so that I can keep up with other handy gadgets !
I'm a follower of your blog :)
and your cute cat patches button is now on my blog - I ♥ blog buttons :)
Thanks for the heads up on the quilt calculator. I have bookmarked that site. That will be VERY useful for me. Thanks for the chance to win the binding tool.
I have to say that the CutRite Bind Up tool is my favorite--as a new quilter getting ready to bind my first quilt, this looks like the tool I need. Thanks for sharing!
Am a follower
I liked the Snappliue line of premade appliques- what a great time saver! Also like the binding tool you tuted earlier- am afraid of doing binding so this tool will make it easier to try it for once!
signed up for the newsletter
Barbara, thanks so much for the tutorial. I've struggled and bought every tool on the market (or so I thought!) and still struggle. If I don't win, I'm buying this tool!
Love the calculators on the Quilter's Paradise site! Thanks for turning us on to this terrific site!
I've signed up for the Quilter's Paradise Newsletter.
I really liked the large side clamps - and since 2012 is my year to learn to do FMQ - I need this!
Thanks for letting us know about Quilter's Paradise.
sao in Midlothian, VA
I signed up for the newsletter. THANKS!!!
sao in Midlothian, VA
I am a follower of your blog....and BTW.....I love this binder tool. I have never seen this before and I struggle with every binding that I put on, trying to figure out how to cut it. I NEED THIS FOR SURE!
sao in Midlothian, VA
I have your FUN FACT FRIDAY BUTTON on my blog at www.shirleyannesheart.com
I really enjoyed your tutorial - no more contortions finishing binding!! I'm a follower.
Checked out Quilter's Paradise's goodies. I'm eyeing the 9-patch ruler. Laser cut appliques - WOW! I also liked the free border calculator.
I bookmarked quilters paradise cause I saw several rulers that I want to get later. One is the 9 patch ruler.
This miracle tool makes so very much sense! I have done bindings that way but it takes lots of thinking through. This makes it direct and easy!
I signed up for the Quilter's Paradise newsletter. They have a sale coming up this weekend. Yippee!
I did sign up for the quilters Paradise newsletter.
I have a button on my blog.
I would be very interested in the mini LED light. I have never seen one of these. I do a lot of hand sewing and cross stitch in the evenings and my eyes need a boost of light most of the time. This seems to be a really great idea for adding a little extra light focused right on the stitching. Thanks for the giveaway.
What a great little shop. I thought the thread stem was a creative tool for sewing. I love how it attaches to your machine...doesn't take up much room at all!
I Signed up for their newsletter.
I follow your lovely blog...thank you! =)
And I have some buttons on my sidebar. Have a great day!
I went to Quilter's Paradise and that free pillowcase pattern is about the best set of instructions I've ever seen for a pillowcase
Yes, I read your blog every day.
Wow - I love the laser cut kits! I have had the Motifs book for quite a while now and have been wanting to whip up a few of those, but just haven't had the time. Having a kit already cut and ready to applique would be heavenly!!! I especially love the dragonfly - those colors are luscious! I'll be going back to spend more time later today - lots of great stuff!
Oh yes, I'm a happy follower!
I have several of your buttons on my blog too! And by the way - I loved your tutorial on the binding tool. I had never thought I never needed one of those until I saw how easy the tool can make it. Hope I win, but if not I'm thinking I'll probably have to buy one now to make my life easier. =^..^=
Also signed up for Quiter's Paradise newsletter.
Thank you for the great tutorial! Looks like a wonderful tool. It is really a quilters paradise over at the q. paradise shop - Laser cut kits? love it -which came first? is my favorite and I love the mini led light for putting on your sewing machine! thanks!
I signed up for their newsletter! thanks!
i am of course a follower! thanks again!
Thank you so much for the informative post this morning. I had not seen that tool yet but, it's sure something I can use.
There are a number of great tools at Quilter's Paradise that I now can say I'd love to have after checking their site.
There was one however, that really caught my eye. The Thread Stem looks awesome. My machine never used to have problems using metallic threads for my machine embroidery and then all of a sudden, it's decided it doesn't like them at all. I have tried everything except one thing. Well, actually I DID try it but had to return it. There is a multiple spool thread stand that hooks onto my Viking Designer I sewing machine and it worked really well BUT, I always had to empty every spool off that stand each night or anytime I was not sitting at my machine which really defeated the purpose of having a multiple spool stand. You see, my beautiful Ragdoll kitty was thrilled to see what he felt was a new multiple thread toy for him to play with. No matter how much I tried to explain to him that it was NOT for him, he totally ignored me as cats seems to do so well. I know the dangers of cats and thread after losing my kitty as a teen after she ate my Mom's thread from her machine. Because of that, I had to take it down and return it. BUT, one secret that many swear by when having trouble with metallic threads is to put it onto the table below or in a jar next to your machine but then it bounces all over. The "Thread Stem" looks like it would be awesome to have to help guide thread in the right direction more accurately than to just set the spool on the table.
I have signed up for the Quilter's Paradise Newsletter.
I am now a follower of your blog as well. Thank you again for the info about the tool and the giveaway.
I visited Quilters Paradise, and think their Mini LED light is really pretty cool!! One can always use a better light on a subject.
I have your FFF button on my blog.
1st time I had seen a full length cutting board displayed with someone standing up. Made me WANT one!!!
I signed up for their newsletter and can't wait to receive it!!
I am a follower of your blog through my google reader!!!
A personal fave was/is the Aspens Table Runner. Thanks for the opportunity!!
I am a follower!!
What a clever company! That binding tool is the first binding tool that I felt was actually worth buying and the thread stem is brilliant.....and their prices are very fair.
I signed up for the newsletter! Again, thanks for the opportunity!!
I love the Threader and think it would make my sewing with cones easier than that darn coffee cup taking up space. Thank you for the chance to win.
Wow they have some cool stuff! I love the thread stem because I use a cone more often than not and it would be great to feed the thread properly, and the sewing machine seam guide would be fantastic for getting my seams right!
I am a follower of your blog :)
Thanks for information on a new tool.. I am already a follower..I love your blog! Congrats on your first guest blog..this month was mine too :) Isn't it EXCITING :)
I love the binding that you showcased, but I also was really interested in the mini-LED light that fits over your ear. As I get a little older, I find that good lighting helps a lot :-)
I signed up for Quilter's Paradise Newsletter.
I am a new follower of your blog - Thanks for the extra chance to win!
I really enjoyed visiting Quilter's Paradise...I am interested in the Bendable Bright Light that you adhere to your sewing machine...it seems I never have enought light when I am sewing...Great to see you on Sew We Quilt....
I signed up for Quilter's Paradise newsletter...
I am a faithful follower of your blog...
I have your at least 2 of your buttons on my blog...
Quilter`s Paradise is great! What would really save me time are the Snappliqué shapes that you can buy - they would eliminate all the tracing and cutting out!
I just signed up for the Quilter's Paradise Newsletter.
I really like the light that attaches to your machine,my diningroom light is kind of dull and I have nowhere to place a lamp.
That huge cutting mat is awesome too!
Carolyn
And I joined your blog.
I've signed up for their newsletter.
Carolyn
I'm a follower too!! :)
Carolyn
Your button is in my sidebar as well!!
Carolyn
What a great little gadgets...this type of thing is what makes quilting so much fun!! I loved the website and picked out something to put on my wish list.. CutRiteTM Square-Up Template Set Item # 016953 What a great item....
I am new follower,..
Thanks for pointing me to Quilter's Paradise--what great ideas they have, and so generous with the free calculators. I especially liked the Pieces to yardage calculator. I am definitely going back to order a thread stem, but I'll wait to see if I need to order the CutRite Bind Up tool or not. LOL They have so many great ideas/products.
I signed up for the Quilter's Paradise newsletter, too.
I am now a follower of your blog.
I like their Snapplique! especially the modern christmas tree - so useful for those last minute gifts at Christmas when there are a hundred other things to make as well!
Great tutorial...and great 'gadget' for finishing binding!!! I'm now a follower of your blog.
I have your FFFF button posted on my blog sidebar!
Signed up for the Quilter's Paradise newsletter.
I like several of their items...especially the Snapplique.
Fantastic tutorial Barbara, I've always folded them, creased them & done a straight seam as I couldn't figure out the 45 degree angle stuff (just too lazy to try I suspect). This makes it look so easy!
I signed up for the newsletter....looks very interesting!
I am a follower!
I went and signed up for the newsletter too, so if I don't win the tool, I'll have to actually buy it ;)
Fabulous site...thanks for telling us about them. I love the tool that you used for the tutorial, but I'm really excited about that nine patch ruler, too. And the backing and batting calculator on the site? It's da bomb! LOL
Lots of interesting notions - I particularly like the CutRite Charm Maker Template
I really liked the Snappliqué shapes. Thank you for the information to find this site.
I really enjoyed your tutorial on Sew We Quilt. I would love to have this handy ruler in my sewing room.
Thank Again
Awesome tute! Thanks for introducing this miracle tool!!
While at Quilter's Paradise I spotted a huge mat cutter and this would be perfect for my studio!
Great tutorial! I follow your blog
Quilter's Paradise has lots of great items! I would get a lot of use out of the square up templates set. I really appreciated your tutorial. I have gotten pretty good and doing the binding cuts without the tool, but I can see how it would make it so much easier and quicker. Thanks for entering me in the draw.
And I am a follower.
What a great looking tool. I am always having trouble remembering how to finish off bindings. Have to get out the reference book every time.
Jeri Kelly's kits jumped out at me right away on the Quilter's Paradise website. I love her patterns.
I am now a follower of your blog.
I also signed up for the QP newsletter.
What a great place. I found lots of things that would be helpful to me. Two in particular jumped out:
(1) Press Pal Ironing Board - I have very limited space where I sew and often find myself running into another room to press because it's the only place I had available to open up my board. This small board would be wonderful to have right next to my machine. Would definitely make my life easier.
(2) Toni Whitney Laser Cut Kits - I'm currently working on one of her many horse patterns and cutting all of those pieces by hand is taking forever. My niece is patiently waiting for her beautiful wall hanging. Would love to do another to go along with this one, but oh, the cutting .. lol Love the idea of just opening up the package and having everything ready to be fused into place.
I signed up for the Quilter's Paradise Newsletter. Have a feeling I'll be stopping by the site on a fairly regular basis.
I'm a follower of your blog.
I really like the GripLite Clamps for the longarm.
I posted your buttons on the side bar to my blog
http://l3designs.blogspot.com
Well, besides the great tool you showed us (great job on the tutorial by the way), I love, love, love those laser cut kits. One of my "NewFO" projects this year is something applique to improve my skills. I might just have to get those daffodils, or black eyed susans - two of my favorite flowers. The calendar motifs are cute too.
Thanks for showing me another great place to order fun quilty stuff from.
I follow you, and I think I have fixed my "no-reply" problem.
I have the NewFO and the Fun Fact Friday buttons on my blog at http://sandisscraps.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the giveaway.
What a great tutorial and tool. I need to find me this tool as I never seem to be able to join together my binding correctly. I have printed so many different instructions on how to do it but I'm still struggling.
Was rather taken with the lazer cut Imigicut appliques, great idea. I wasnt familiar with this site so thanks for letting me know about it. Lots of great tools, there goes the budget! I do need one of those binding tools, mine never come out right either. Thanks!
I need their "sewing machine seam guide", especially for the "scant 1/4" that I struggle with in piecing. Great guest post - I didn't know there was a tool for finishing off bindings with a mitre.
I'm a follower of your blog.
I have your Fun Fact Friday Freebie button on my blog sidebar.
Thank you for the tutorial. I had seen this tool demonstrated at a quilt show, but couldn't remember how it worked. I will definitely have to get one. I really like their other rulers too, especially the one that helps you position your needle.
I've signed up for their newsletter.
I'm already a follower of yours. :-)
I love the CutRiteTM Nine Patch Ruler, I'm not afraid of math but this would seriously speed things up around here! I do a lot of quilting from sampler books like the Civil War Diary Quilt and old magazines so this would cut down on the number of graphs and maths I do before I get to start cutting and piecing. Thank you for the lovely giveaway. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com
This looks like a great tool. Great tutorial. I'm a new follower.
I visited the Quilters Paradise website and really like the Acrylic Purse and Bag Bottoms. They would really provide some substance to the bottom of my purses and bags.
loved your tut at Samm's! this is the part I detest the most when making a quilt. somehow I get the ends twisted no matter what I do. Then when I finally get it, I write down my directions which then become totally useless the next time I try to follow them. they make absolutely NO sense! so, yeah, I'd love to win this tool!
lots of good stuff over at Quilter's paradise! The custom rulers are adorable! what a great gift for guild members!!
I joined a guild to learn to quilt but so far have only made quilt tops. One of my goals for this year is to finish these projects. So your tutorial about binding and the nifty tool for doing it correctly is timely for me. I visited the Quilters Paradise website and would love to get the nine patch ruler. I just spent the last two days using up my scraps to make 35 of the 60 nine patch blocks I need for a new quilt top. Thanks for the great tips. I'm also a cat lover and find your kitty details endearing.
Fabulous tutorial for a great tool! I have never seen the joining of binding so clearly explained. Thanks sew much!
Thanks for the good tutorial at stashmanicure. Both my mother and I could use this tool as joining binding ends well is a challenge. I already follow your blog.
Personalized Laser Cut Christmas Ornaments from quilters paradise isn't exactly quilt, yet the ability to put names on the ornaments, or some of the rulers, is a nifty idea. I also like those McKenna Ryan laser cut kits! Thanks for introducing me to their online shop!
you have talked about that forever, but seeing it in action is awesome... I so need one :) I checked out the notions and I love the over the ear mini led light... it would help with photos... reading... embroidery, everything!
I like the Mini LED Light. My aging eyes could use that!
Besides the Bind Up Tool, the Mini LED light caught my eye. I could really use a light like that!
I'm a blog follower!
Oh wow!!! This tool seems like it is too good to be true!!! I am new to quilting. I wish I had a nickel for every time I had to rip out the seam when I was trying to finish off the binding! I really liked the square off templates. The mimi LED light was cool but I wear 2 hearing aids so that wouldn't work for me.
I signed up for the Quilters Paradise newsletter. I may be in trouble now. I love gadgets!
I am now a follower of your blog! I think I may be hooked now.
I could use really use the binding tool. And, I found these neat CutRiteTM Square-Up Template Set. Thanks for the chance to win
I'm a follower too!
I have three of your buttons on my blog!
I signed up to receive the Quilter's Paradise newsletter, too!
Your tutorial about the binding tool is fantastic & I would love to won one, it's the part of quilting that gives me the most headaches. I love the online quilting calculator tool on Quilter's Paradise website, it will save me from guessing! Love the LED light as well. Thanks for a great giveaway.
I'm signed up for Quilter's Paradise newsletter, thanks!
And I'm a follower of your blog already, thanks!
Barbara, The item I liked best at Quilter's Paradise is the Cut Rite Bind Up too. Your tutorial was great, and I don't know why I didn't pay attention when you first started talking about it. The way I finish the ends of my binding is how I learned from Sally Collins in a workshop with her years ago, but I think this binding tool will be easier. Thanks. Sharon - ssauser@dishmail.net
P.S. I signed up for their newsletter. Sharon - ssauser@dishmail.net
Love your tut on Sew we Quilt. Great tool. I just became your follower
I like the fact that you can order acrylic templates in any size, and I also didn't know that cutting mats came sew large-3'by6'-wow.
I love the snapplique shapes especially the ghost. These look like a great idea. It would be awesome if you could order them in varying sizes.
I am a follower of your blog. I love reading it, it is always interesting and fun to read.
Loved your tutorial on Sew We Quilt. Great job! This tool would be a life saver for my Mom. I'd love to win one for her. If I don't win, though, I will be buying one for her... :-)
I'm following you - Uh Oh! I'm not a stalker, I promise!
Sandi B
sandhill 57 at sbcglobal dot net
Great tutorial! I like the Mini LED Light at Quilter's Paradise. It would be great for doing handwork! Thanks for the great giveaway - I'd love to win the binding tool!
I signed up for the newsletter. Thanks!
I'm a happy follower of your blog!
I have your FFFF button on my blog.
I definitely want the Bendable Bright Light and Mounting Kit. I saw someone with one at a quilting retreat I went to and was so taken with it! What a great idea.
I signed up for the Quilters Paradise newsletter.
I signed up for your Cat Patches blog. I'm a kitty lover too!
I would so love to win this Binding tool. I struggle with the tools I have now, and this looks so simple, but so clever. Thanks for a chance and introduction to Quilters Paradise, I love the Snappliqué shapes.
I enjoyed visiting Quilters Paradise so much I signed up for the newsletter.
I am a new follower. I enjoyed your tutorial on Sew WE Quilt very much and can't wait to see more from you.
I love the humongous cutting mat. I want one so bad. I would need a bigger table but that is a good excuse to get a new table.
I particularly liked the Stand with the little quilts. The Pumpkin Vine and Reindeer kits are wonderfully creative!
I follow your blog:) Neat binding tool!
I love Personalized Laser Cut Christmas Ornaments. great tools too. hugs
I subscribed newsletter too
I am your follower (and I love your Gracie)
I got your botton
I love the nesting square ups! multiple sizes and fussy cutting together. Great idea.
I signed up for the newsletter and as a follower!
Oh, I forgot to say that I really like the tutorial about the CutRite Bind Up. Looks so easy! I can see where I'll be going on payday.
I love those crazy cah-ra-zee neon green rulers. It's so nice to have something with jazz instead of just clear rulers. And LOVE that calculator for quilt measurements too. Anything to eliminate all the math requirements.
I've signed up for your Newsletter
I'm going to do my best to consolidate this into one message. Otherwise I have to keep scrolling up to see what else I need to do to have my best chance of entering. I did the tutorial um 3 times. Once in the e-mail since I'm already signed up for your blogs, then again when I got here, and a third time at Sew We Quilt. Then I got lost over at Quilter's Paradise. Wow, this is a company that loves quilters. I guess the place I stayed the most was the notions page since every quilter needs notions. But I was in awe of all the wonderful templates and cutting mats. I can pick a size that I want and even have certain ones etched with what ever I want on it. You can even decide if you want a hole or not and where you want it. I prefer no holes. The prices are great. Been putting off buying a new cutting mat but I found the place to buy it now. Took me a while to find where to sign up for their newsletter but I finally scrolled up and just used your link. Wish I could post your button on my blog but I don't have a blog and am amazed at you and others that do. Talk about Brightening my day. this was it :)
I could really use that binding tool. I went to the website and love the 9 patch tool. Their prices are great.
I liked many things, the mini LED light topped the list though. My sewing space isn't as brightly lit as I would like and that little light would help. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
I am a happy Cat Patches follower. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
I visited over at Quilter's Paradise and found somethings I really liked. Being a Byrd - I loved the laser cut Home Tweet Home kits. There are so many to choose from. I think they are my favorite and would love any one of them.
Coudn't resist spending some gawk time on the blooming dogs too. Haven't seen those before :)
Thank you for the chance to win.
Cathy Byrd
byrd at gulftel.com
Signed up for the newsletter over at Quilter's Paradise.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Cathy Byrd
byrd at gulftel.com
I'm a follower or yours. Those two doggies are my representatives! They make me smile! :)
Thank you,
Cathy Byrd
byrd at gulftel.com
http://sassycathy-sassycathy.blogspot.com/2012/01/cat-patches-quilting-blog.html
Your button is on my blog in one of my posts.
I don't really understand buttons -can you explain them to me? I'm so new to this - the buttons are so cute and I love them but don't understand what they are for.
Thank you,
Cathy Byrd
byrd at gulftel.com
I love the look of the CutRiteTM Square-Up Template Set; would be very useful for getting squares of various sizes for my quilting
sable at xtra.co.nz
I love the back door bear laser cut-- it is so pretty! I have always had a special love for black bears and the mountains!! Thanks for the giveaway!! :-)
I signed up for The Quilter's Paradise newsletter! Thanks for the giveaway! :-)
I follow your blog-- thank you for the chance to win this prize! :-)
There are a lot of useful notions, but on top of my list is CutRite Bind up. If I'm not the lucky winner of your giveaway I'll have to buy it. Guess a few other things will be in the "shopingbag" too.
I'm now a follower of your blog.
Love the 9-patch ruler and the way they will custom etch the measuring tools! Thanks for a chance to win the miter tool!
I am a follower! Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
I'd love a Gypsy Gripper for my rulers. Would help so much, I think, to keep a steady hand when using my rotary cutter.
I signed up for the newsletter. :)
I follow your blog. :)
Your button is on my blog: http://quiltyascharged.blogspot.com/
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