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Tuesday Trivia -Math Challenge Winner

SewFlakes — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:49:05 +0000

This week’s winner is Judy LeVang of Oregon! She will be receiving the pattern and charm prize pack in the mail soon! I hope she enjoys it.

A couple people have asked if this is an international contest, and yes it is! As a matter of fact, last week’s winner was from Canada. If this has to change in the future I will let you know before hand.

Also, just a little FYI anyone that is a friend of ours on Facebook, a subscriber to this blog, and/or a subscriber to our email list in time for next week’s challenge will receive extra entries into the drawing after submitting their answers via email. More details will be released with the blog on Tuesday, but in the meantime that is something you can work on.

Last, but not least, the answers for the Math Challenge:

1.) What are the approximate dimensions of a fat quarter?

a. 18″ x 22″

2.) A charm pack consists of squares of what size?

b. 5″

3.) A layer cake consists of squares of what size?

c. 10″

4.) Your pattern calls for 14″ of fabric. What yardage should you purchase to have enough?

a. 5/8 yard

5.) Saying your ruler doesn’t slip how many 2″ strips should you be able to get from 1/2 yard of fabric?

c. 9

Tuesday Trivia – Math Trivia

SewFlakes — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:17:19 +0000

You saw the headline and kind of freaked out didn’t you? Well there is no need. The questions are going to be multiple choice, and they are easy for quilters (if not then you can look them up)!

All you have to do is submit your answers to contest @ sewflakesfabrics (dot) com. Everyone with the correct answers will be entered into a drawing for the prize. Since this is getting out late you will have until Friday, January 21st at noon to get your answers in.

The Questions:

1.) What are the approximate dimensions of a fat quarter?

a. 18″ x 22″
b. 17″ x 21″
c. 19″ x 23″
d. 16″ x 20″

2.) A charm pack consists of squares of what size?

a. 4.5″
b. 5″
c. 5.5″
d. 6″

3) A layer cake consists of squares of what size?

a. 9″
b. 11″
c. 10″
d. 8″

4.) Your pattern calls for 14″ of fabric. What yardage should you purchase to have enough?

a. 5/8 yard
b. 3/8 yard
c. 1/4 yard
d. 1/3 yard

5.) Saying your ruler doesn’t slip how many 2″ strips should you be able to get from 1/2 yard of fabric?

a. 5
b. 12
c. 9
d. 10

See that wasn’t so bad… I hope.

Here is what the winner will receive this week. (Please excuse the picture, it is from my phone because I’m awesome at leaving the real camera everywhere, but here at work!)

The prize pack consists of 2 patterns that use Jelly Rolls (2-1/2″ strips), a charm pack, and a ruler that will help you make charm squares from you scraps.

I will post the correct answers and the winner before the end of the day on Friday.

Tuesday Trivia -Aurifil Thread

SewFlakes — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:42:14 +0000

I know this is late, and I’m terribly sorry for the delay. As it turns out, by the time I got back to the hotel each evening, while at the show, I was just to exhausted to do anything. Either way, without further ado, the winner of last week’s challenge was Shirley J.! She will be receiving her 6 spools of thread shortly!

The answers for last week’s challenge are:

1.) Cutting Mat

2.) Selvage

3.) Directional Print

4.) Half Square Triangle

5.) Bias Binding

6.) Fat Quarter

7.) Pin Cushion

8.) Scissors

9.) Pattern

10.) Hand Quilt

Trivia Tuesdays – Wheel of Fortune

SewFlakes — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:51:06 +0000

It is time for Quilt Trivia Tuesday again! I hope you are enjoying this as much as I am. This week we are going to play a static form of “Wheel of Fortune”. Each word has a few letters filled in and each word is sewing related work. All you have to do is email the correct answers to contest @ sewflakesfabrics (dot) com. Everyone who has all the answers correct will be entered into a drawing.

Wheel of Fortune:

*The hyphen (“-”) represents a space between words.*

1.) _ _ t t _ _ g - m _ t

2.) _ e _ v _ g e

3.) d i _ e _ t i _ _ a l - p _ i _ t

4.) _ a _ f - s _ _ a r e – _ r _ a _ g _ e

5.) _ i_ s - _ i nd i n _

6.) f a _ - q _ a _ t e _

7.) _ i n - c _ s _ in

8.) s _ i s s _ _ s

9.) p _ t t _ r _

10.) _ a n d - q _ i _ t

When you email me be sure to include the word number. Please do not leave your answers in the comment section. All responses need to be sent by 12:00pm (Central Time) Thursday, January 13, 2011. I will draw a name from all the correct responses and announce a winner before the end of the business day.

*Update: I will be out of town for a quilt show on Thursday so whenever I get back to the hotel in the evening is when the winner will be selected. That means you will have extra time to submit your answers.

This week our winner will receive 6 spools of Aurifil variegated thread. These threads are my personal favorites for fun projects like tote bags, aprons, clothing, and other accessories. I happen to go through the pink the quickest, go figure, but I really like the dark blue one as well. Either way, all of them are beautiful, and I hope you have a chance to try them!

Thanks for participating!

Trivia Tuesday Winner!

SewFlakes — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:38:49 +0000

Congratulations to Lisa, this weeks winner to Tuesday Trivia. She will be receiving a coloring book of her color preference this week! We will be doing a different challenge every Tuesday so be sure to check back next week to participate.

Here are the answer’s to this weeks scramble words:

1.) presser foot

2.) thread

3.) seam ripper

4.) needles

5.) pins

6.) cotton fabric

7.) rotary cutter

8.) flying geese

9.) marking pencil (Yes, I accidentally put an extra “r” in the mix, but everyone figured it out.)

10.) sewing machine

Thanks to everyone who played along!

Trivia Tuesday – Quilt Scramble

SewFlakes — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:00:28 +0000

Welcome to the second edition of our “Quilt Trivia Tuesdays”. In case you’ve never played before it is quite simple. I will present you with a challenge of some sort and you will complete it, email your answer to contest @ sewflakesfabrics (dot) com to be entered into a drawing. Last week we did “Name That Quilt Block” and today we are going to unscramble quilting related words.

Words to unscramble:

1.) sresrep ofto

2.) dreath

3.) esam peprir

4.) sleened

5.) spin

6.) toncot bricfa

7.) tarryo trucet

8.) glinyf esgee

9.) krimarng linepc

10.) wgnsie chanemi

There are the words now just email me your answers to contest @ sewflakesfabrics (dot) com. Your answers should be emailed before 12pm Thursday, January 6th, 2011 to be included in the drawing. (Only entries with all correct answers will be entered.) I will randomly draw a name and announce the winner before the end of the business day Thursday. The winner will receive a coloring book of their color preference.

Coloring book examples

If you have never heard about our coloring books they are only $15, and they make great stash builders or gifts for quilting friends. Each book consist of 6 fat quarters (a fat quarter is about 18″ x 22″) all of one color way. You may choose your color if you win.

Trivia Tuesday Winner!

SewFlakes — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:31:56 +0000

Congratulations to Betty Ensz, this weeks winner to Tuesday Trivia. I will be emailing her, her gift certificate this evening. We will be doing a different challenge every Tuesday so be sure to check back next week to participate.

Oh and if you were curious of this week’s answers here they are:

I found these blocks and all the instuctions for them on Quilter’s Cashe. Once again thanks to everyone who played along, and I hope more of you will join us next week.

Trivia Tuesday – Quilt Blocks

SewFlakes — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:31:36 +0000

I’ve decided to add some game time to this blog by having a “Quilt Trivia Tuesday” segment each week. Each week I will pose a new question, challenge, or some sort of game. If you participate you have a chance to win a prize, which will probably vary each week. All you have to do to participate is read the blog and email your answer to me at contest @ sewflakesfabrics dot com. It is really that simple. Everyone who answers correctly will be entered into a drawing and then the winner will be picked at random.

This week we are going to play “Name that Quilt Block”.

Here are the blocks.

When you email me the answers be sure you put the block number next to the block name. Do not post your answers in the comment section. Send your answers to contest @ sewflakesfabrics (dot) com by 12pm central time Thursday, December 30, 2010. I will draw a name and announce the winner before the end of the business day Thursday.

The prize this week is a $10 gift certificate to our website. (The certificate is good towards your purchase, no minimum, before shipping and taxes.)

Thank you for participating and good luck!!

Project Sewing Workshop (and winner)

SewFlakes — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:56:29 +0000

I have listed all Project Sewing Workshop fashion kits at 30% off. (That’s like getting the pattern for free!) Be sure to take a look at them soon because there is only one of each available.

Also, the winner of the Key Fob give away is Cecilia. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Customer Appreciation Day

SewFlakes — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:49:29 +0000

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

10:00am – 4:00pm

We have teamed up with shops up and down Main Street to bring you the first ever Customer Appreciation Day Event! This grand collaboration will be a fantastic time to do some of your Christmas shopping. Below is a list of the participating shops and the specials they have going on for this event.

SewFlakes

106 S Main Street

918-251-7094

Blue Light Specials from 10:00am – 12:00pm
After 12:00pm everything, excluding Bernina Machines, BOM’s, and classes will be 10% off.
Demos throughout the day featuring fun notions that you’ll want to try for yourself.

Your Design

211 S Main Street

918-994-4473

Make It and take it Christmas Card

Learn several watercolor techniques
Numerous images to choose from, or create your own
Cards, brushes, and paint will be provided
Take away a hand painted Christmas card for a loved one or for yourself!

10% off the following items in the store

Custom Frames
Antique furniture and collectibles
Christmas decor
Glassware
Home Accessories

Bella Vita

223 S Main Street

918-893-4080

Taste testing for several food items: soups, breads, dips, toffee, etc.
The Heritage Country Living food line will be Buy One Get One Free.
Will offer a 10% coupon for the day.
Serving hot cider, coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Seasons

206 S Main Street

Free votive with every purchase.
Offering a sale on selection items
Serving brownies and cakes for the day.

Furniture and Design Solutions

201 S Main St

918-251-2262

20% of ALL accessories

On the Corner

224 S Main Street

918-409-0885

Will offer 25%-50% off selected items
Serving deserts and hot chocolate

Hollow Tree Gifts

108 S Main Street

918-251-7211

Sample the Crown Mulling Spice hot or cold drink mix, and the wonderful spicy dip on graham cracker sticks.
15% off coupon for all Heritage Lace items in stock. The curtains, panels, doilies, runners, and mantle scarves.
Selected items 30% – 40% off
Many small useful items priced from $1.99 to $7.98

Anna Christy’s Spa-lon

108 S Main Street

918-258-7775

15% off any appointment scheduled this day.

Aveda color trained stylist. They also offer Brazilian Blowouts and Minx Nails. As well as CND Shellac.

Girlfriend Excessories

112 S Main Street

918-258-7476

15% discount stone-wide
Serving Wind and Willow dips

Star Jewelers

120 S Main Street

918-251-Star

20% off one in stock item (excluding TACORI Engagement Rings & Repair Services)