If you're not already a follower, take a moment to look around my blog. I'm a fifty-something empty nester who has not been a life-long quilter. In fact, I caught the Quilting Bug just a few short years ago. I was intrigued by all the new, modern quilting designs and the glorious array of quality fabrics available in quilt shops. The possibilities were overwhelming. Oh my goodness - I was hooked!
Over the past three years I've had fun exploring my quilting abilities. I opened an Etsy shop, I've done local craft fairs, and now I've settled in quilting for others on my Gammill long arm machine. I went this route because my kids and family didn't want me to make them quilts. Sigh. Without being able to give quilts away to those I loved, I didn't know where to channel my creative, quilty energies. So I embarked on those other avenues. But now - the irony of it all - is that my family's okay with me making them a quilt or two. Go figure!
For my Giveaway, I'm tossing in not one, but two, Moda charm packs. They are Civil War Jubilee and Historical Blenders and they work well together. With some background fabric, this would be enough to make a good-sized quilt, or several table runners, or an awesome bag!
Entering is easy! Just leave a comment and tell me what you do for exercise when you need a break from quilting. I suspect we all spend too much time at the sewing machine and our bodies need to MOVE!
For a bonus entry, let me know if you follow Mountain Quiltworks and how.
This giveaway is open to everyone - international entries welcome. The winner will be chosen at random, so get your entries in today! Just be sure you are not a No-Reply blogger, or if you're not certain, leave your email addy so I can get in touch with you if your name is drawn. The giveaway is open from May 12 and will close on May 16 at 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Thanks to Kristin and Beth at Sew Mama Sew for hosting this giveaway. It's such a good way to make new friends!
Remember to quilt with a smile,
Barb
Linking up with Missouri Mel's Giveaway Roundup
Ahhh Yoga is my relaxation and shoulder relaxing after sewing!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, thanks so much for stopping by my blog and deciding to follow! I do Zumba to exercise when I am not quilting.
ReplyDeleteSweet giveaway! I walk or ride my Eliptigo for a little break from sewing.
ReplyDeleteI love following you around on Bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteI now follow your blog via bloglovin (and I favorited your etsy shop too :)
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin. And I really like Barbara Brackman' reds.
ReplyDeleteYoga to stretch my back and I walk our dogs. We have 3 right now, sometimes more. We are empty nesters too. It's been a hard change, but I'm getting the hang of it now. I'm glad I stopped by. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI love gardening and have a couple of little raised beds plus a few containers on the patio. It's a great way to get outside in the sun and fresh air and get some exercise. I've not seen your blog before so will take this opportunity to look around and see if I want to follow it.
ReplyDeleteI love gardening when I'm not quilting. I also volunteer at our city botanical garden.
ReplyDeleteI line dance - I also make sure I get up and do at least 30 steps every 15 mins when I'm quilting or at the computer
ReplyDeleteDue to a severe illness just climbing the stairs is hard for me to do, so I can't exercise. When I need a break from quilting I read.
ReplyDeletejen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
for exercise, I clean the house. following you on facebook and instagram
ReplyDeleteI do Pilates to try and overcome stiffness from sitting too long at the machine! I follow on blogger
ReplyDeleteI exercise a LOT and quilting is my stress reliever! As a former athlete I mainly stick with weight lifting and some cardio intervals! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI also follow on bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteI love to go for walks.
ReplyDeleteWalking clears my head - nothing like beautiful scenery to get the inspiration going.
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When I am not quilting, I love to garden and golf. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI get on the treadmill in the family room next to my sewing room, usually with some DVR-ed quilt shows playing!
ReplyDeleteIf the weather's good a nice long walk is the way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm not quilting, I'm chasing after 2 grandchildren! Way more exercise than I need.
ReplyDeleteI love to walk.
ReplyDeleteWhen I need to take a break from quilting I am doing yoga, gardening or hiking in the mountains.
ReplyDeleteI love those fabric choices. I'm a fairly new quilter so this would certainly help build my stash.
ReplyDeleteI like going for a walk
ReplyDeleteI am presently doing PT (physical therapy) and I am getting so much stronger that I do not plan to ever stop working at it!
ReplyDeleteI love to walk. I would like to take up running, and maybe run a half marathon some day.
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ReplyDeleteI'm afraid the exercise I get when I take breaks from quilting usually amounts to going downstairs to make coffee and stare at my iPad. I get more exercise hopping around between my sewing machine and ironing board and design wall and cutting table!
ReplyDeleteI normally just get up and walk around a little but when I'm able I have my iron away from my machine so I have to get up often to go press something.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoy walking outside. this past winter was hard as it was so cold. so am enjoying being outside now. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and have followed you through your "quilting" journey. :) I walk outside everyday including in the dark cold winters. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid my exercise consists of walking to the kitchen and back...not good!
ReplyDeleteBarb I do kettle bell for exercise and I have lost 48 pounds
ReplyDeleteI follow u on bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI go outside and tend to some flowers, hummingbirds, clean the patio, house work or come to the PC and get more inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFound you on the Sew Mama Sew blog giveaway!
Cheri
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http://www.fabricandmemories.com
I joined to follow you via email! Thanks for the inspiration!
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http://www.fabricandmemories.com
I don't usually take exercise breaks. I do exercise, just not while I'm quilting! Although I do have the ironing board across the room from the sewing machine, so I get up and move quite a bit with that...
ReplyDeleteI do AB Ripper X from the P90X series and I walk or ride my bike.
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My exercise would be walking or plain old housework ! Thanks for the chance ,
ReplyDeleteI follow via Email , thanks for the chance .
ReplyDeleteMy sweet hubby recently bought me a stationery bicycle. It has been a good form of exercise. I can also read while I exercise :-) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletesuch great fabric just my style I have a recumbant bike and and I slowly easing into what yoga streches I can manage with two artificial knees!
ReplyDeleteI swim and walk the lazy river at our community pool mornings. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI get on my treadmill, thanks
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ReplyDeleteI don't get much. I work full time and if I fell like sewing when I get home that is great. I hope you enjoy quilting. It is a great stress reliever.
ReplyDeleteWhen I take a break from sewing, I guess you could say my exercise is rocking on the patio. That's about the best I can do. :)
ReplyDeleteI follow you through Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI used to get up and walk, but I've now got a bad knee, so I just do the getting up part.
ReplyDeleteI follow you with blog lovin.'
ReplyDeleteI use a ball for some sport, it the size of a tennis ball and hard, I set it between me and the wall and lean into it and bend my knees so to roll the ball. I did some sports therapy and this is real helpful to rub that knot out we get hunched over the machine
ReplyDeleteI love to swim in the summer but in the winter I really have a hard time trying to get away from the sewing machine
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ReplyDeleteI like to go for a walk when I need a break. I love Civil War fabrics! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI move to cleaning the house.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeletethis is great, I am making my son (for his wedding gift) a civil war quilt. I am using "Civil War Sampler" Barbara Brackman. Would love to add to his quilt. Thanks for a chance. Oh, when I need a break from sewing I will sometimes go for a short walk. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
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ReplyDeleteI take my dog on a three mile walk through a county park.
ReplyDeleteI already follow through GFC.
ReplyDeleteI go out for a run a few mornings a week to make sure that I don't spend all day sitting around! I also do boring things like hanging or folding laundry - that gets me moving even if I don't like doing it, LOL.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy going to a Zumba class at the local YMCA!
ReplyDeleteI chase around my kids and take them to the park. We like to swim too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of an exerciser, sadly, but I really like walking around our property with our dogs.
ReplyDeleteGet up and walk, stretch, just move.
ReplyDeleteI walk around our long block with my cane. My husband will be home from the hospital soon and I ned to encourage him to walk too. Our dogs love to go for a walk. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteI follow you on bloglovin. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway goodies. It's not me that needs a break from quilting......but my body often does! A good brisk walk is always a great way to refresh.
ReplyDeleteFor exercise-Recently I started back to the gym M, W, & F. And walk on T and T. I have realized that this is overdoing it a bit and will need to go to bed earlier to maintain a normal life! Or should I say awake to live a life!
ReplyDeleteGo for a walk to my mailbox which is 2km away
ReplyDeleteOh I have been following for quit some time though receiving your email posts!
ReplyDeleteTaking my crazy Dog for a walk wears a person out.... phew
ReplyDeleteI walk to my sewi group!
ReplyDeleteI like to take my dogs for a walk. Smcalli102@aol.com
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ReplyDeleteUnfortunately exercizing is out of the question for me, as I have CFS/ME. I can only sit at the sewing table for short amounts of time, and then take breaks in my resting chair. I wish I could go for a walk!
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I love to line dance!
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ReplyDeleteBarb, Thanks for watching out for me! Helen
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Deletewhen i need a break it's usually time to walk the dogs :-)
ReplyDeleteI go for walks in good weather and spend time on the treadmill when the weather is bad. Love the charm packs, those fabric lines are my cup of tea! Thanks for the chance to win them.
ReplyDeleteI follow with RSS Feeds.
ReplyDeleteBreaks from sewing usually include walking the dirty laundry from the bedroom to the garage, and then clean clothing walked back to the bedroom!
ReplyDeleteI like to take walks, or ride my stationary bike if the weather is crummy. Thanks for your giveaway. Civil war fabrics are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh, am I supposed to do exercise?
ReplyDeleteI'm following you with Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteMy dogs always remind me when it is time to get up and move. So we take a nice walk around the neighborhood when we need some exercise.
ReplyDeleteI don't quilt as much as I sew clothing- when i need a break, I usually want to go online- so bad!
ReplyDeleteI rotate my neck and shoulders. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI like to go to the gym for a break! :o)
ReplyDeleteGardening/yard work and walk the dog. 24Tangent "at" gmail "dot" com
ReplyDeleteI go for a walk. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletewell sometimes if I have to do laundry I walk to the machine and back (living on the 9th floor, machines are in the Basement) ... I have sports practice tiwe a week and I like to do some ver Basic easy exercises for the shoulders and upper back as they have to do a lot of "hold the Position" when you sew ...
ReplyDeleteI follow you via bloglovin. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, exercise? Well, my sewing machine is upstairs, my computer is downstairs . . . does it count as exercise if I get up to check my email? I'm doing the stairs! :)
ReplyDeleteI do some stretches.
ReplyDeleteWell not enough my belly and bottom are a testament to that. I would like to say I do the yoga I enjoy and walk daily, that would be a lie. Most days I simply sit and work then come home and sit and sew. Lordy that sounds dreadful, I really need to make a change.
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Big huge Garden and I like to walk
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ReplyDeleteMu husband and I get out for a good walk at least once a day. Then I feel I can sit on my can and sew the rest of the day!
ReplyDeleteI like to walk and read.
ReplyDeleteI do follow by GFC.Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI follow Mountain Quiltworks on bloglovin.
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I relax doing yoga!
ReplyDeletekdavis1@centurytel.net
Love the charm packs! I follow via Bloglovin.
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I get up and do housework as my exercise! Vaccuuming counts, right? LOL
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I do stretches to my neck and shoulders when sewing and walk as my exercise.
ReplyDeleteI am following you on bloglovin. Housework and helping out here on the farm, keeps me moving. Love these reproductions! Thanks for the chance to win these two charm packs! HUGS... and stitches
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ReplyDeletei like to walk -
ReplyDeleteI'm a farmer, so I get a lot of exercise… and quilting is my break from farming!
ReplyDeleteIf I'm not quilting, I'm reading. But for physical exercise I walk. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower with Bloglovin'. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI thought quilting was exercising! I mean you move your arms cutting and pulling and wrestling with the quilts while you quilt them! LOL I like to go biking :D
ReplyDeleteI follow via bloglovin. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI have a 5 yr. old, so I'm pretty much set for exercise. :) Lots of walking outside, and playing at the playground. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteWalking and stretching.Great giveaway. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteI hoola hoop! The mini hoops are great for warming up and relaxing the arms and shoulders, and the big hoops are just plain fun! Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYoga for me!
ReplyDeleteI listen to some music and go running!
ReplyDeleteI follow you with Bloglovin'!
ReplyDeleteI took out a gym membership this year and am enjoying it. I take the classes offered and particularly enjoy the bike classes.
ReplyDeleteWalking. I walk at least half an hour everyday, and sometimes much longer.
ReplyDeleteDuring the summer I bike when ever I can and during the winter I downhill ski.
ReplyDeleteI follow on Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI run down the stairs and change the laundry over or I go out to get the mail.:) Wonderful fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteI try to walk at least half an hour a day but if I am really excited or enjoying my work I tend to let that slide. I do get a bit creaky in the sitting position for ages but I go up and down stairs a few times a day. If I am not sewing I will be gardening.
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ReplyDeleteI have signed up for your email blog, I tweeted about this giveaway, and I follow you on Pinterest - and I love the Dawn tip and plan on using it. Thanks. I also will be using your tutorials on Pinterest. Thanks.
ReplyDeletePauline
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To be honest I'm disabled so I can't do much exercising but I started quilting a few months ago and I have dropped 50 pounds! It's helped me be a little more mobile and I couldn't believe I lost that much! I'm still losing I've got a few more pounds to go. Thanks for the giveaway! P.s. my quilting is in the stink category and my family keep asking for it, go figure on that one too! Lol
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I follow on bloglovin. Thanks
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I go for a bike ride
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I walk around the block (no pun intended!) which takes about 20 minutes
ReplyDeleteI'm an avid walker and aim to get in 10,000 steps a day. Some days I don't make it, but if I'm over 8,000, I'm a happy camper. My shoulders are relaxed and I'm ready for more sewing!
ReplyDeleteYou're right. We are spending too much time at the sewing machines and the laptops. Need to go for a walk around the block or start taking care of the weeks in the gardens. Thank you for being a part of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway and giving all of us the chance to win those Moda charm packs. Yes, a new quilt for a new project would work for me.
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Walking at a pretty good clip, up a hill or two, rain or shine (I love my expensive REI rain jacket that I shelled out for a couple years ago!)
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And I now follow :)
ReplyDeletejhunsberger (at) gmail (dot) com
I head out for a walk with my dog.
ReplyDeleteI stretch, walk and lift 4 pound weights while I watch tv. I noticed that in less than 2 months, my arms don't have that flabby stuff on the bottom! I really didn't think it would work!
ReplyDeletei follow on bloglovin-karri esmith, ksmith8@emich.edu
ReplyDeleteI walk on the treadmill. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI walk two laps around a nearby park. One lap is 1.5 miles.
ReplyDeletePilates - I love it!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to Zumba. I do a class 2x a week and sometimes do routines or a DVD in the evenings if I need to groove !
ReplyDeleteWell I am blushing saying this but the old school buns of steel workout from the 80s! I love that work out it will hurt your feelings for sure!
ReplyDeleteYoga, and some old school Tae Bo.. that stuff works.
ReplyDeleteA bit of stretching and some housework.
ReplyDeleteDepends, mostly stretching, some housework or yoga, sometimes also swimming or a bicyle ride. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI bike! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteWalking. But for my sewing room, the sewing machine and iron are on opposite sides of the room. Makes me get up!
ReplyDeleteI love to walk or bike! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteI walk 4-5 miles a day and also love to ride my bike on local roads and trails :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway. When I need a break, I will do some cleaning or walk around outside.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a favorite exercise to do but very slow walking is the best I can do with my very bad knees....maybe I can get them fixed one day!
ReplyDeleteI follow on Bloglovin' .
ReplyDeleteMy sewing room is also my workout room. My cable weight machine bench is my sewing seat so I will grab the cable handles for a few chest presses, lat pull-downs or tricep pulls. I am a multi-tasking fool. :)
ReplyDeleteLast year in April I got the crazy notion that I was going to try the couch to 5k program on my phone. It took me three months before I could actually run 5k and I certainly can't do it in the 30 minutes they think I should be able to do. But I'm still running almost everyday when it's nice enough. :D
ReplyDeleteI like to take my perpetual puppy for a walk.
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I run, bike and swim. I just completed my second half marathon, and will be doing a triathlon at the end of the summer.
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ReplyDeleteI like to walk
ReplyDeleteI go on scavenger hunt walks with my daughters and we play animal tag (same as regular tag but we pretend to be animals and move the way they do). blackflowersacidrain(at)gmail(dot)com
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ReplyDeleteI enjoy walking
ReplyDeleteI play tennis for my exercise, along with walking the dog. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy walks in mountain. Thanks for chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI just signed up to follow your blog. I follower on your etsy shop. Thanks for chance to win.
ReplyDeleteDoes housework count as exercise? I do a fair bit of that, but I also do some walking and I'm beginning to explore doing yoga.
ReplyDeleteI like to get outside and go for a walk - enjoy the nice fresh air.
ReplyDeleteI walk 3 times a week for an hour and I do at least one strenuous activity to work my other muscles. I will do gardening or sothing big like wash the floors by hand (crazy) or clean the curtains(crazier) but it does work different muscles and I get a clean house. I take the stairs at work too.
ReplyDeleteI dance. Every once in a while, when I'm elbows deep in a project, I get up, throw on some loud music and dance like a lunatic. It keeps me from getting too stiff, and works out some of the frustration if the project's not going as well as I'd like. It's also fun. ;)
ReplyDeleteIn general though, I'm a walker. :)
Thanks for the chance! I workout with a personal trainer twice a week and run on other days. Very very slowly!
ReplyDeleteI take my dog for a walk around the walking paths at the park. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI follow you through Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteExercise was not made for me. My sewing breaks consist of reading (sewing) blogs, playing music (myself), sometimes playing games, but mostly running after kids. I guess the last one could be called exercise? ;)
ReplyDeleteFor a quick break from quilting, i do stretches. if i have a longer tine, i either walk or do the steps, i have lots of them and they are a real workout.
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ReplyDeleteSeveral methods of exercise (sort of). I walk my dogs around our large block. Vacuuming is a big one and dirt therapy in the garden.
ReplyDeleteI go the YMCA and do body pump. I also go on walks with my daughters
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ReplyDeleteI go to the Y and do a great Low Impact Aerobics class.
ReplyDeleteExploring outdoors, on foot, bike or kayak.
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ReplyDeleteMy local fitness centre does a Yoga/Pilates Fusion class. Great stretches. (bcknitter at gmail dot com
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Peggy
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I played senior volleyball 3 times a week until I injured my shoulder and had to have surgery. Now while hubby is playing volleyball, I walk for about 30 minutes. I also garden, which is good exercise.
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Peggy
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I actually just go walk around my neighbourhood -- lots of shops and cafes to stop by!
ReplyDeleteI followed you on Bloglovin'!
ReplyDeleteI love to dance. I'm not any good, but I like it. (nibblet42@aol.com)
ReplyDeleteI race my 6 yr old on wii which happens to work out great because it's right next to my quilting room. Let me clarify…it's Wii active…not wii checkers..
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ReplyDeleteI think that my original comment didn't go through. If there are two, please delete on and I apologize! I'm from Nampa, how far is that from Bellevue? My two forms of exercise are walking and napping! Thank you for a chance to win your beautiful fabric!
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