Saturday 25 August 2012

Celebrate Back to School Days Giveaway

Welcome to my blog, Mrs Moen, and thank you for stopping by in time for the Back to school days celebrations with the Quilting Gallery – and at the same time celebrating my 3 year blogaversary. Two giveaways with one stone so to speak.


I am a Norwegian quilter who, amongst other things, designs patterns and teaches classes, and my first book was published this spring (see the top of the sidebar). This is my first blog hop with the Quilting Gallery. Although our school days are long gone, I still enjoy this time of year when everything, inluding myself, seems to settle down after the summer holidays.

My prize for the giveaway is these two small fall inspired mixed media quilts made with my layer upon layer technique using different kinds of sheer fibers on a felted wool foundation.

Everything is cut freeform using scissors, so both the shapes and edges are perfectly imperfect.

The quilts are made to be hung together, but can also hang separately.


I have been debating with myself whether to add text or not, so I decided I would leave it up to the winner: If I draw your name – what would you like them to say? I will use the suggestion made by the winner and add text or leave it according to her/his wishes. If you don’t have an opinion that’s fine; I’ll figure it out.)

So, for a chance to win you have to leave a comment to this post. Please make sure I have a way of contacting you if you should win. I will ship internationally.

The giveaway is open until September 3rd when the winner will be randomly picked by Random.org in the evening (Norwegian time). Good luck to you all and make sure to stop by at the other participants’ blogs. You’ll find them here.

Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways 
 
 
Sorry, the giveaway is now closed.

86 comments:

  1. Congratulations on 3 years of blogging!! Please count me in your giveaway!! Looks so amazing. The text? I will let you know if I win!! Good luck with the blog hopping!!

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  2. Hei
    Gratulera så mye med 3 års blogging,som gir oss inspirasjon til å prøve mye ulike teknikker med spennende materialer!De som lider av "sytørke"syr kun det de kan,tror eg.Kommer ikke videre i denne flotte hobbyen!Har sydd toalettvesken med fiskene fra din nye bok,bilde på bloggen min.Vi møtes nok på Vestlandstreffet på Voss!Ha en finfin helg!
    Beste hilsen Quiltegleder Margrethe Jåstad

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  3. Happy blogversary. The quilts are lovely.

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  4. Congrat's on your anniversary! I think either way is just fine as a gift.

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  5. Happy blogoversary! I love the quilts and think some words would really add to them, but I'm not sure what. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  6. These are just lovely!

    I love the Rush song, "Trees". I would put these words on:(#1)...and the oaks
    (#2)...ignore their pleas

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  7. I love the work you do. Thank you for the chance to win these 2 beauties and congrats on the blog-aversary!

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  8. Love these....to me they say: Settled.

    I've always thought Autumn offers quiet thoughts and a chance to settle in.

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  9. Happy blogiversary! Very pretty! I think I will put some blessing words on the leaf :)

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  10. Happy 3 years of blogging!!! I love the hangings - the colours are beautiful. Not sure what I would want 'texted' on them... I would have to think on it. They look great just as they are! Thanks for the chance!

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  11. I would love to see these in person!

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  12. Noe så nydelig. Jeg ville ikke ha gjort noe mer med dem, kun beholdt dem som de er. Tusen takk for at jeg får sjansen til å vinne. tubakk@online.no

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  13. Oh I would love to win these! I usually have a rule of only entering giveaways with fabric, but I had to make an exception for these. They would go perfectly with my colour scheme. Thanks for the chance!

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  14. Those are beautiful! I might say Love Always Believes

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  15. Those are lovely quilts. I don't have any art quilts but it would be great to own those. thanks for a chance.
    If you pick me I am not sure about text.

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  16. Oh Nina Lise, these are absolutely beautiful. If I were lucky enough to win, I'd truly treasure this always. Although I'd have a personal struggle to display it in my living room, bedroom or sewing room. Guess I'd have to rotate. And, you are so good with words I'd rather you pick (if I were so lucky).

    Inspirational mixed-media art. Love it. What a treasure!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  17. Lovely quilts. "every leaf a miracle"

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  18. Congrats on publishing a book! Your art is unique & beautiful. I would want text, but I not sure what exactly.

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  19. Hmm that's tricky text or no text ... my first reaction was no text, but thinking about it, as it's a gift maybe you shoudl sign it in a way ... else the words tree and winter, icy, fog come to my mind ..
    Congrats on your first own book!
    Thanks for the chance!

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  20. Nina,  Thank you for the chance to win such a great prize.



     

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  21. Oh my gosh how pretty. Love this color scheme. Now I know what you were stitching.....Happy blogaversary and take care, be well and sleep with the babies. xox

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  22. Bildene var kjempefine! Med en spennende bakgrunn er det fint med enkle former. Gratulerer med 3 år.

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  23. That is gorgeous. The word 'hope' comes to mind... I hope I win your lovely giveaway!! Congrats on 3 years of blogging!!

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  24. Nina Lise these are fabulous!
    If I was lucky enough to win I would say yes please to text but I would have to think about the words to use!

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  25. love your work i am a new follower thanks

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  26. Those are really lovely. I love the color too.

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  27. Congrats on blogging for 3 years! I love your pieces, very unique. Thanks for a lovely giveaway.

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  28. Very beautiful. I love the colors. It echoes an afghan I am knitting.

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  29. Oh, they're so lovely. I like them pretty well as is.

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  30. Congrats on 3 years. Wow what a give a way. These are gorgeous. I like them just the way they are. They are so very pretty. Thanks for the chance to win.
    quilting[dash]lady[at]comcast[dot]net

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  31. G'Day from Australia! Lovely work! If I win I would like some text added - such a good idea.

    Deborah
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

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  32. Oh my, those are so lovely! They do not need any words. I am a new follower. Thank you for the chance to win. jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net










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  33. These are beautiful! I love them just the way they are.

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  34. Beautiful quilts! No need for words, let them speak for themselves!
    Gun, Sweden
    gun@lapp.se

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  35. Great layers! :D

    sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  36. These are so beautiful, what a great gift. Words would take a lot of thought..

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  37. Congratulations! These are lovely. I hope everything is going well with your daughter.

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  38. Absolutely stunning pieces, I like them just as is no words, great colors, they make me smile, I would be delighted to win and show them in my home.

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  39. They are so beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  40. a masterpiece. I love it. hugs from Italy

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  41. Congratulations on your blogiversary! three years is great!
    I would not add text, they are lovely without the extra.

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  42. Congrats on your blogiversary.
    I would love to see your quilts in real life and hang them on my wall.
    I think text would be wonderful. If I win, perhaps you would suggest some options.
    xxxx

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  43. Congrats on 3 years!
    I would love to win these and give them a lovely new home hanging on my bedroom wall. They are even the right colors!!! lisa(at)vetteklisa(dot)com

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  44. Wow, three years - awesome!!! Love your quilts...haven't tried this kind of quilting yet, but you are inspiring!! I am following you so I can learn!

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  45. Congrats on 3 years! It is so pretty, maybe something inspirational like Hope or Faith?

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  46. Congratulations on your 3 years of blogging. Your art quilts are fantastic. If win, perhaps some type of text for faith, hope, charity, love. Thanks for the chance.

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  47. What a fantastic piece to giveaway!! I would be so lucky to win this. If I am that lucky person; I would like you to put something you would like on the quilt. If that is ok with you. It would be a nice surprise.

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  48. Beautiful, beautiful work. I love quilts with text, so I think that is a wonderful idea as well.

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  49. Congrats on 3 years!!! I'd love to win your giveaway!

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  50. wool felted base? family roots
    greetings from northern British Columbia, Canada

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  51. Lovely work. I've played some with art quilting and it is so much fun. I'd love to win.

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  52. Your quilts are lovely , such an interesting technique ,if I were lucky enough to win I would leave it up to you as far as text but I do think that would be a nice addition . Thanks so much for a chance .

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  53. Those little quilts look wonderful. I am new to quilting and have only done one wall hanging type item. I have though to make more but not sure what to do. I have a couple patterns that the kids picked out but not yet inspired to make them yet.

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  54. congratulations on your blogiversary! Those little quilts are just gorgeous. I love the layered look and the depth it gives. I don't think they need any text, I think they're perfect as is.

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  55. Love the quilts. They are gorgeous. So much work. I am inspired by your creativity. Great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity and good luck to all the participants
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  56. thanks for a chance to win such a great prize

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  57. OH you are just what I have been searching for! When I first started quilting I said that I wanted to create a quilt using all manner of media, woollens included! Here you have done what many told me was impossible! ah thanks very much x

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  58. the colors match my kids rooms, so I would want something with their names on it or something inspirational. Just beautiful work, thank you for sharing. ermajo2000 at yahoo dot com

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  59. You are so talented!! babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  60. Congratulations on your 3-year blogiversary. Your quilts look really interesting and unusual - I'd be thrilled to win one. As for text, if I won I would like something in Norwegian.
    dfne at peterjh dot wanadoo dot co dot uk

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  61. Very pretty!! I love the creative way you have used this fabric.

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  62. What a beautiful giveaway and your work is awesome!

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  63. What beautiful pieces. I think they are perfect without any text. Very generous to give as giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
    NTZASQRL2@MSN.COM

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  64. beautiful quilt....text maybe just

    DREAM

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  65. beautiful quilts and I love the colors. bluciano59@yahoo.com

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  66. WOW!!! It's beautiful!!! You decide on the text. Thanks!!
    ggail1@aol.com

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  67. Thanks for the chance to win such wonderful work. Congrats on your book! I think the text should simply be "Mrs. Moen".

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  68. Way go go! Congrats on your 3 years. Good for you. What a thoughtful giveway to win. I hope the follower that wins really appreciates your generosity. Thank you for joining in the Blog Hop. I am from Sonora, CA - USA and enjoy all of the blogs and all your generosity.

    Sandi T.
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  69. Beautiful quilts!! I think words would enhance-- but would have to think about it--there's no erasing!

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  70. Tillykke med dagen. I'm in NC-usa, but from Denmark! great giveaway.

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  71. Your work is amazing!! so beautiful! thank you for the giveaway.

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  72. What a lovely giveaway...thanks for the chance!

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  73. So glad I found you on this blog hop, you have a wonderful unique way with fabric layering.
    Congrats on blogging for 3 years. Your little quilts are gorgeous and I agree they need some words, maybe something inspirational. Thanks for sharing, now I am off to visit your blog.

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  74. Your quilts are beautiful your technique if very interesting and I love the colors.

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  75. These are gorgeous, beautiful...wonderful. Let me know if I win and I'll tell you what to put on them. It'll probably be a quote from Goethe or Einstein.

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  76. Congrats! I think I'd just like you to add your name for the text.

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  77. I am happy I found your giveaway still on time!

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  78. Happy Blog anniversary Nina, Your gifts are really beautiful- your winner is indeed lucky.
    Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  79. Congratulations on your years of blogging! You have a lovely blog and I have enjoyed reading it! thank you for the beautiful giveaway. I love it without text it is so pretty! thank you

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  80. New follower. I like those little wallhangings without anything else. they are beautiful just the way they are. Thanks!

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  81. Lovely work!

    susie
    legato19582aol.com

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  82. stunning!! thanks for the opportunity

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  83. Beautiful quilts. I would let them speak for themselves and not add any text.

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