We’re right in the middle of the best CraftPaperScissors giveaway series to date! For 6 more days, we’ll run a new and different daily giveaway accompanied by a holiday tutorial you’ll love! Today is the sixth day in our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway and you can enter to win the prize of the day below.
On the sixth day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, my true love gave to me a Seasonal Table Runner from Oliso. Measuring in at about 12″ x 45″, this pretty pattern will look beautiful on your dining room table. Don’t be intimidated, this pattern is perfect for beginners and experts alike!
Make today’s Project!
Materials:
- 1 Fall Colored (yellow and reds) Charm Pack (5″x5″ squares)
- 15″ x 45″ of light weight batting
- 15″ x 45″ of cotton fabric for the back
Instructions:
- Take 8 dark colored charms and 8 light colored charms. Draw a diagonal line on the back of the light colored charms.
- With right sides together, sew the dark colored charms to the light colored charms 1/4′” from the center line. Cut on center line to get 2 triangles.
- Now take it to the ironing board and sew open your seams neatly.
- Cut and even out the corners of all your squares.
- Now take 4 of your squares and align them so that center is dark. Repeat this 3 times.
- Separate your center into 2 pieces.
- Sew the top row right sides together and the bottom row right sides together. Iron neatly. Then sew the two rows together to form the center of the runner.
- It is time to begin the sides. To do so, take 8 charms and sew right sides together. Fold in half lengthwise and cut in 2. Iron.
- Sew one to each of the sides of the center of the runner. Cut extra fabric and even out edges.
- Repeat for the bottom and top of the runner by using 3 charms to finish.
Enter to win today’s prize!
Today’s prize is the Oliso Pro Smart Iron from Oliso. This iron is designed specifically for sewers and quilters and utilizes iTouch technology, which allows you to lift with the iron with the touch of your hand and lower when you’ve stopped ironing in order to prevent burns, scorching and tipping. In order to win today’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:
What do you love more, sewing or quilting?
OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST:
- There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
- Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post.
- Winner will be announced here on the blog December 8, 2014 as well as contacted by the email address provided.
- You have until tomorrow, December 7, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
- Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.
THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED! Be sure to check out more great giveaway opportunities below!
Today’s Winner is Pam S!
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I’m neither a sewer nor a quilter, but I use tools and techniques from both to create jewelry.
I would have to say sewing, its so relaxing, yet challenging love ❤ it
I love both! However quilting gives me sense of comfort. It reminds of the time I spent as a child helping my grandmother with hers. It such a sentimental craft.
I’m a Nurse and I make baby quilts and give them to my patients when they have a new baby.
Patricia from Memphis, Tennessee
I love both! However quilting gives me sense of comfort. It reminds of the time I spent as a child helping my grandmother with hers. It’s such a sentimental craft.
I’m a Nurse, I make baby quilts and give them to my patients when they have a new baby.
Patricia from Memphis, Tennessee
sewing, it’s more versatile
I like sewing more. Quilting requires precision which I lack!
A working iron is essential to good corners and seams lying flat. Hope I win.
Hands down its quilting. I tried sewing but it never really sparked an interest in me to continue learning different techniques. Quilting just captured me right from the start. I love checking out all the quilting websites to see what everyone is working on. They have so many helpful hints. Thank you for the giveaway.
I don’t do either sewing or quilting, but would like to learn both!!!!
I am a sewer, piecer of quilts.
quilting
I love sewing and do many forms of it from making clothing, accessories, toys and quilting is one of the more enjoyable parts of sewing.
Sewing, by hand or by machine, works for me. Don’t think I have the talent to take on quilting.
I love quilting! Needle turn applique and hand piecing. When I
finish a block and press it makes me happy. 🙂
I am just getting into quilting, so I guess I would say, today, sewing.
I love sewing I have not tried quilting yet but I do love how the quilts look
I can sew by machine or hand. Quilting is something I haven’t tried yet but want to do one day. quiltso are absolutely beautiful. I crochet, but quilts are more unique to me, maybe one day I will make one! 🙂
I love Sewing!! It is relaxing and it is so fun!
I love sewing, but have always been intimidated by quilting! I came across a beautiful pattern and am hoping that 2015 will be the year of the “quilt”!
I love to combine elements of quilting into my sewing. But choosing between the two, I’d say I love sewing more- clothes, gifts… I just enjoy the creativity.
Oh, it’s hard to choose. I do some of both almost every day. I guess I would have to say sewing as I’m at the sewing machine almost every day. I learned a long time ago to sew & press!
Sewing because am better at it 🙂
Sewing
I would have to go with sewing. Although I don’t do much of it. However, cross-stitching and embroidery ARE a form of sewing and I do those types of crafts. :0)
I like quilting.
I love sewing, it’s great to be able to hem things and add length to items when needed
I just started quilting a few years ago and have been sewing for more than 30 years. I have to say that I love quilting a whole lot more. I love the colors you can put together in a quilt and see the results. I sure hope I win the iron!!!
I prefer quilting. I’m really just learning from my mother-in-law. She is a quilting whiz.
Thanks for the giveaway!
eswright18 at gmail dot com
I used to love sewing but have not done that much in the past few years. I have always wanted to quilt so that is an objective that I keep in front of me to do.
I like quilting better
I love making quilts.
Quilting. If you make an error (say, put a block upside down), it is creatively experimental. If you make an error sewing (say, put a sleeve on upside down), it is just a time consuming flub. Personally, experimentation works better for me!
Quilting is more enjoyable,perhaps it’s my love and appreciation of old fashioned quilting bees.
I like sewing, I have not tried quilting yet.
I love to sew!
I love all types of sewing, but quilting is my favorite fabric art. I can use it to paint with fabric; I can sculpt items for home dec and personal use and I can make quilted garments for my family. Lots of artistic expression!
I love the artistic qualities of quilting, I appreciate the skill that goes into each one. There are so many unique designs. Personally I sew. I envy quilters abilities.
Sewing is a hands down winner for me.
I love quilting.
I definitely love sewing. I’ve never quilted. I do love sewing clothes and curtains for around my home. Thank you for a chance to win.
I really prefer sewing. I don’t mind quilting if it’s by machine – hand quilting just doesn’t come easy for me.
Sewing but I would like to learn how to quilt.
I’m not a sewer or quilter, my niece is, I would like to win this for her. She is working on a quilt right now.
I like sewing more since I don’t have much experience with quilting. I do want to start quilting though.
I LOVE to sew anything! Sewing is all inclusive.
Quilting is sewing – just a specific type of sewing, but it does not include all types of sewing.
So the answer to this is SEWING!
I LOVE SEWING – All Sewing! And that includes quilting!
Happy Stitching, Everyone!
That’s a tough question – I’d have to say sewing…but just by a little
I am always looking for easy and quick quilts to make! This table runner would be nice to
make to give as a Christmas gift! Thank you for sharing this pattern!
Sewing. You can whip out just about anything you want to wear in just a few hours.
I am just starting to quilt but have sewn for years. I would say that the enjoyment of anything comes from the completion of a project.
Sewing is one of the few activities that can allow one to create at any level.
I love quilting!!
Ruth Reber December 6, 2014
Quilting by far, there are oodles of patterns, plus making some up. And the Olsio iron
has some wonderful features, it would be a pleasure to own.
Ruth
Love, love, love to sew. To make clothes, repairs, home decor and even in my paper arts I use sewing. But quilting is fun too.
I love sewing best. Nothing like creating something with your own hands to give you a great feeling of accomplishment.
Although quilting is a form of art, I think sewing is more versatile and useful at the same time. I have been an avid sewer since a child and have created whole wardrobes with a few simple sewing skills. I am looking forward to designing some awesome art quilts however. Sewing can be “taken up a notch” by using the needle and thread as a tool to create something of beauty and a delight to the eye…
The sewing!
I absolutely love quilting the best. I started it by watchng it on you tube and then took a class. It is so fun.
Pick me! Pick me!! Have a happy day!
Sewing.
Ill have to say sewing
I love to sew.
I’m new to quilting/piecing. I love doing hand work, (needlepoint, crewel, candlewicking) so I’ll love hand quilting. At this point, piecing is more of a challenge for me; one I am hoping to master.
I’ve sewn since I was a girl. I like the gratification of seeing my project coming together. And I’m a stickler for perfection. (I’ve even come up with some techniques that go beyond pattern instructions for a more finished look!) I like all kinds of projects…kids’ clothes, hot pads/mitts, wine totes, aprons, etc.
I enjoy both, however I believe quilting is my favorite since I have some project going at all times. I try to make as many of my Christmas gifts as possible. Next year I plan to start working on them in January since I never seem to get as many projects completed as I would like. This year I started in June. Thank you so much for the chance to win the iron. I’ve been wanting a new one for a while now.
I like sewing more but quilting looks fun too
I currently enjoy sewing more but believe I would enjoy quilting and hope to hive it a try now that I have more time.
I prefer sewing. I am afraid that if I get into quilting, I’ll get into trouble with stacks of fabric and supplies. I don’t need more stuff.
I really like sewing for the grandkids but I love quilting the most!
Its a quite time when you can sit and create the things you love. Quilting and sewing always create that time for me.
I prefer using the items in making jewelry project for my girl scout troops I love to hand sew the ir badges on uniform which is a lost art in my opinion
i enjoy sewing , when my oldest daughter was young I could sew most of her cloths.
This site has so many great projects!
Definitely sewing – have never felt that I could master quilting. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love them both. I love doing either for family and friends. Sewing little gifts or using clothes from loved ones who have passed away to make quilts for those left behind.
Sewing! But I love quilting too! I’ve been sewing since I was 7!
Sorry but I have two left thumbs when it comes to sewing, my grade eight teacher asked me to leave her class, have never tried quilting.
i LOVE sewing, i have made quilts, but made lots of Aprons for Christmas this year.. so much fun!!
I am new to quilting and I think I enjoy it better then sewing. I seem to be much better at it!
I like to sew more than quilt. Quilts take more time and most of the time you have to be more precise in measuring. I tend to like to make things up as I go.
I enjoy sewing and quilting. I have been sewing since I was a teen (many decades ago!) I have used one of the Oliso irons before and I loved it! I would love to own the one you are giving away! What a Merry Christmas that would be!!!
I have enjoyed so many crafts over the last 60 years…from all the usual “old-fashioned” children’s crafts from my childhood to my children and grands…the one’s that stick with me are floral design, sewing (clothing, purses, blue jean projects) jewelry, and the most often, crocheting. The best tip…if you are only wanting one of it…buy it at a craft fair! Then you won’t have tons of extra supplies in your craft room wanting to be used or given away !
I love quilting whether the pieces are hand sewn or by machine. An iron makes setting the seams and doing the pressing so much easier.
I love sewing anything and everything.
I love doing both when I am in the mood! In fact, I love doing almost all crafts and creating something nice
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Sewing. I do not have the patience for quilting.
Sewing because you can make anything with it.
I love everything Quilt, sewing and crafts! First Quilting, then crafts and last sewing.I always find great patterns for quilts and sewing and great craft ideas. I just might have time to make the table runner featured for a quick Christmas gift. I love to quilt because quilts encourage cuddling especially to teach young children to love with stuffed animals and dolls.
I like to sew, and could do so many wonderful fiber projects with this prize, maybe even be lured down the quilters path!
I love,love quilting!!! The fabric choices and combinations are endless!! I have trouble expressing myself verbally, my quilts speak volumes for me!
Sewing is my favorite at the moment, but I’d like to try quilting. Thank you for the giveaway!
Almost all sewing, but I’ve dabbled in machine embroidery quilting too. Pieced quilts don’t appeal to me, I’d rather be spending the time making garments or fabric art.
I like sewing
It’s sewing for me. My one experience w/ quilting was making pot holders and that was enough for me! Thanks for hosting this give away! 🙂
I love them both! Sewing give me the more immediate gratification but when I make a quilt it is truly a labor of love and it allows me to show off my art.
Sewing is way easier.
I have done a considerable amount of garment sewing through the years but I have come to settle on quilting. To me it is much more rewarding although garment sewing is no insignificant achievement either. Since I no long go to a job every day I don’t need the wardrobe that I previously required. Therefore, I turned to quilting and have enjoyed every minute of it.
Sewing, but I wish I was better at it.
I love sewing more, but only because I made garments for all seven of my children when they were growing up, and I still do make clothes for myself and craft items plus clothes for the grandchildren.
An iron is an essential piece in any sewing room and mine died about two months ago.
Have made a crib quilt in my favorite…… red, whit and blue. Have sewed dozens of squadron patches, tactical airlift command patches and so on. Sewing Halloween costumes. Ironing fatigues……yes, same iron.. The steam saturates the ironing board and occassionally I get burned by spurting water.
I did sew myself some kitchen cafe’ curtains. Stitching skipped here and there but…just shows not made in China. So, I guess, sewiing is king for me. Gonna Google quilt patterns now. Feeling inspired now. THNX-
I like to sew and quilt. I also enjoy different craft projects.
I don’t think I can choose. Both are fun, fulfill a practical need, and are relaxing. Not to mention, both challenge creativity. It’s a draw.
I love to sew!
I love both so much it is hard to choose. You can be creative and versatile with either. Love letting my personality shine through all my creations!
I will have to say ” Quilting “. I have finally reached the age where I have time to quilt. I love every aspect of it, from choosing fabrics to putting on the binding.
I consider quilting a type of sewing. I use a sewing machine as much as possible, though I used to piece and quilt by hand. I am now learning machine quilting on my home sewing machine
I think I’d have to choose quilting
Sewing, for sure.
Sewing and quilting are but two sides of the same coin, and, kind of like having twins, you cannot rightly choose between the two. Either might be the favorite at the moment, and mine right now is quilting. Especially designing quilts.
quilting….love having the finished product
I’m a sewer, and have been for years…about a year ago I attended a quilt class…now I’m obsessed with quilting…I definitely need help..My Hubby calls me a material hoarder…*hangs head in shame…I have reds, blues, blacks, batting..I have it tucked in every closet and corner of my house..I could use all the help I could get,,,Thank You !!!
Quilting lets me express my creativity in a unique way. I can put random pieces of fabric together into a design that allows me to express what is going on in my life right now.
I like sewing.
I really can’t choose because I do both about equally! Doing both allows me the versatility to make gifts and projects for just about every occasion and use. I just live being fabric ally creative!
Sewing, because the small pieces I tried putting together in a quilting project drove me nuts.
Sewing
I haven’t done much quilting (yet) so I’d have to say sewing.
I am a sewer
I love both sewing and quilting.
Quilting because it was the first type of sewing I learned. However, now that I’ve caught the “bug” I am starting to do quick little sewing projects that I am enjoying immensely!
I am a sewing fiend. Clothes and crafts are my forte however, I am getting up the courage to work my first quilting project. I have my sewing station in the living room. I wouldn’t want to miss anything!
I love doing both!
I love both sewing and quilting but of the two I would have to say quilting….quilting requires sewing so I get my “fix” for both. I tend to get a little cranky if I go three or four days away from my sewing machine. It’s my tranquilizer when anxious, my means to feel I am still accomplishing (I am 80 and can’t do a lot of things) and my way of making special things from the heart for family and friends.
I am learning to sew and quilt. I have to sew to use up my extra fabric.
Sewing
Sewing – i don’t think I have the patience for quilting. 🙂
I think I love sewing best because I’m not very good at the quilting part yet. I will get better, so I keep working at it. Thanks for the giveaway!
tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
I used to make a lot of my clothes,but don’t any more. I have done some quilt piecing and plan on doing more soon. I enjoy crafting.
Wow! What can’t be done with this offering? Quilting is my favorite project, but many other projects get in there, too. This iron would be really helpful in my piecing and even on some of the doll clothes I make. Thank you for the opportunity to enter to receive one.
I love sewing! I was given a sewing machine when I was 7 years old to make doll clothes. I taught myself how to alter hand me downs while I was growing up. I now have grandchildren that I am teaching how to sew. We have turned their sewing lessons into a community service project making shopping bags for food pantries. Can’t imagine not sewing!!
I’ve been sewing since I was a little girl making my own Barbie clothes. And even though I love quilting, too, sewing will always be my first love.
definitely quilting. love making wall quilts.
I love quilting, but that also involves sewing! ❤️
I love quilting for my Granddaughters!
I love sewing and quilting, but I love sewing more. So many more options!
This is a tough question for me to answer! I’ve been sewing clothes for 52 years and quilting for 30. Fashion design is cool…But quilting provides more opportunities to create! So, my answer would be quilting.
Sewing is my favorite at this point in time. I have just started learning the art of quilting. I am sure that very soon quilting will be at the top of the list.
I love to sew! I have done some small quilt projects, and I do love the way you can play with the colors and fabrics. But my true first love is sewing just about anything!
It depends on the day and the need as to whether I like quilting or sewing best! 😀 I like them both tons! 😀
Although I love every aspect of making a project, and am currently learning to quilt, my favorite is piecing. So, I would have to say sewing. 🙂
The only thing I’ve quilted so far are coffee cup cozies, but I fell in love with it the second I made my first one. 🙂 Now I’m dying to start a real quilt!
I love quilting more than sewing because of the interaction of many fabrics to make something that is a beautiful sight to behold and a joy to look at on a daily basis.
I like sewing better. I see my projects more quickly.
quilting, it’s addictive!
I love sewing ,I sew clothes for my kids y when I can for myself..I never try quilting yet, but I would like to learn.
I prefer sewing!
I do both! A few years ago I was making 50% of my clothes and loved it. I have since discovered the quilting world. I started quilting about two years ago and have fallen in love with it. I am now quilting way more than I am sewing.
awesome
I much prefer to sit down and hand quilt, relaxing!!
Sewing! Getting better, and hoping to start quilting soon!
I prefer sewing as I have more than 35 years of experience, and now there are so many high tech sewing machines out there that make it so much easier to do crafts and more detailed sewing. I am, however open to learning the basics of quilting, but sewing is and always will be my first love.
That’s hard to answer because I do love to do both! There’s equal pleasure in that finished product. I usually give my quilts away and that is a very good feeling to have someone appreciate the work I put in!
Everything
Quilting by far. Cutting, sewing and pressing correctly is the key to a gorgeous quilt!
Quilting. You can be much more creative with quilting
I love sewing best
I have been sewing since I was a young girl ( a long time, believe me) but am new to quilting. I enjoy doing both and intend to continue doing both for as long as I can, or until my fabric stash is used up–oh, wait, that will be a long time, anyway! LOL!
Sewing, especially clothes for antique dolls.
I like sewing more but that is only because I don’t know how to quilt. Would love to learn though.
I love a lot of different crafts. I seem to go through phases, shifting focus to knitting, crochet, beaded jewelry, sewing, quilting, etc. Right now I am knitting baby things.
It’s sewing for me
I just learned to quilt and find it so much fun. There will never be a time there is not something new to learn. Right now I am making quilts for my grandchildren from the scraps of the clothing I made them over the years. Very rewarding and they will have a treasured keepsake.
I love sewing now that I don’t “have to”. I am retired and can spend some time just being creative. This website is amazing for giving great ideas.
I love sewing but I have always wanted to learn to quilt. Sewing is so rewarding and I love being able to sew for grandkids. I own several quilts that were past down from older family members, and I want to add my quilt to the heirlooms.
I have been sewing for 60 years but just learned to quilt & I love it! I have no iron, so maybe I could win this one & my seams would be straighter!
I like sewing.
I love sewing, almost anything. Love to see things come together.
I prefer sewing.
I love quilting more
I LOVE both plus crafts in general.
I like both, but quilting is my favorite. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Sewing
My mother in law is a quilter
I find sewing to be more enjoyable.
I like sewing, need to learn quilting. I am self taught.
I sew and quilt, and I think I like best the one I’m doing at the time. I’m currently sewing an advent calendar, but also quilting the fabric around the tree used to hang ornaments on. So I guess i like it when I can combine the both sewing and quilting.
I do some sewing, but I love quilting, I like to do something creative with my time, and for me that’s quilting
I am a sewist while my girls are still young, but when they stop wearing the frilly dresses I will be a quilter! Making my first quilted table runner this week!
Quilting and piecing the tops of quilts is more fun for me. Much more creative! Always fun to see how combining quilt squares into different patterns create such lovely quilts.
Definitely hate mending, hemming and stuff like that! No fun there but it’s good to be able to do those things. Comes in handy.
I like sewing more because I find it is more versatile.
I like both! It’s fun to switch off.
I absolutely love quilting! However, to be precise the blocks must be pressed accurately. It is imperative your iron be in the ready position when quilting and not spit or run out of steam before you. There is nothing more aggravating than a bad iron! I have followed this iron since it came out and it promises everything I have ever wanted in an iron.
I am a new quilter. I am really enjoying it. Enter me in the iron contest as well as the 12 days of xmas drawing.
I’m a sewer, through and through! Started when my mom got me my first “real” sewing machine at age 5, and never stopped! Now I have 3 machines! A bit much? I think not!! lol
Sewing
Sewing for sure, it’s more forgiving;)
I love sewing and quilting, but I’d say I prefer sewing because I’m better at it.
Love sewing – more useful projects to do!
I’ve been sewing since I can remember and it’s my favorite. It’s more versatile and there are so many things to make for my grandchildren at every age.
I love sewing and I’ve just recently started to quilt. I think I like the creativity in quilting more.
I sew more than I quilt, but I don’t do either very often.
I like sewing because I love making my own clothes.
love to sew
Quilting!
Sewing is relaxing!
I love sewing more!
I love quilting
I’m not sure. It’s a toss up for me. Sewing, Quilting- who knows?
i LOVE TO SEW.
As for now, I have to say quilting is my favorite since I do not know much about sewing. I recently made a dog coat for my dog however, it took me several months just to figure out the pattern and how to read it with help from my mother in law.
Quilting just inspires the artistic side in me, I loved learning to piece blocks, and have yet to master it as it does become quite difficult to comprehend how it is done in different ways.
I am just happy that I have found something to enjoy since becoming disabled and no longer able to enjoy the things that used to make up my life.
Thank you for the chance at this wonderful giveaway!
I love to sew. Quilting is my second choice only because I have a small sewing machine.
I enjoy sewing and am about to embark on quilting. Looking forward to it.
I am not a seamstress but would love to learn how to quilt. My mom and an aunt have always made beautiful quilts. They did it all my hand instead of using a sewing machine. That’s how I’d like to quilt.
I absolutely love quilting! While the kids were growing up, I sewed and smocked for them. Now, since the kids are grown and gone, the quilting bug really bit me! And I use irons with steam!
I love quilting. It just love to piece together the material and see the different and beautiful creations.
Since I have never done quilting, I would have to say I love sewing more.
Quilting, so satisfying. 🙂 Thank you.
Quilting for sure
Sewing is easier for me… I don’t have a sewing machine but can do a lot by hand.
I love quilting more than just sewing. I give my quilts to family and friends that way they can wrap themselves up with love. I could sure use a new iron,also !!
I prefer sewing over quilting
I sew and quilt. I would love to learn more on quilting…..
It would have to be sewing. When I was growing up we could not afford store bought cloths so my Mother made everything for us. She was a great teacher and I learn to make my own cloths at a early age. I have made cloths for my children and now I’m making them for my grandchildren. I’m so glad my Mother showed me how t sew.
Most of the time I like sewing more than quilting!!!
Sewing- I’ve been sewing for a long time. Making my clothes and some for my family. Now I sew things for my home and for gifts. Thanks for the offer.
I just started quilting and right now I’m loving quilting more than sewing. It’s so fun to see a project come together. This iron would be great.
I like to sew and quilt but I do more sewing than quilting.
I like both sewing and quilting [as it’s all sewing] but have been quilting more lately, than general sewing.
Sewing
Sewing, definitely sewing! I’m the craft lady at a local thrift shop. Part of my job is mending things that need to be mended. Today, I got to unpack a BRAND NEW SINGER SEWING MACHINE. I am soooo excited!! Thank you for letting me share!
i enjoy sewing and have now taken up crocheting also.
I love both, used to sew all my own clothes, now that I am retired I quilt and embroider. Best of both worlds. I would love to win a new iron. Thank you.
I love sewing because I have so many options when I do it.
I have sewed and quilted for many years now; but now prefer quilting and make many quilts for local areas in need. i find quilting very relaxing!
Quilting. I have been quilting for more than 20 years.
I consider quilting as sewing, so I love both.
Sewing I’ve been doing it all my life.
Quilting is sewing also so I get the best of both worlds. I love sewing weather it is a quilt, purse, dress or some other craft.
I guess I like quilting better, sewing is fun until the project is finished and doesn’t fit or is not the right size. Whereas quilting as long as its a rectangle who cares what size it is. So I prefer the results of my quilting.
I love doing both sewing & quilting but I do enjoy the sewing more. Right now I am redoing a chair in squares and sewing the trim!
I like sewing better but wish i had the patience for quilting.
I have been sewing for many, many years. Have made many clothes for me and my family. Also, drapes and re-do just about anything. I started quilting about 2 years ago and love it. joined a Quilt Guild a few months ago and having sew much fun. I keep practicing and find lots of patterns I want to do. I like all kinds of crafts and learning new things along the way. I sure could put all of these presents to good use. I have every thing crossed for this wonderful basket full of goodies. Thank you
My grandmother taught me how to sew and I definitely like it better than quiliting.
I love both!..This would make it so easy. A good iron makes a good fabric project great.
I started out sewing in school in home economics class but didn’t do so much due to work and being single mom of 3 but as kids have gotten older moved out
on their own and due to health issues it’s hard for me to cut out patterns so I tried quilting and fell in love with it. My husband bought me an accuquilt go which has made it so much easier to do more advanced quilts .i still enjoy sewing though and having a good iron would be great for both sewing and quilting projects
I prefer sewing – because I love new clothes.
I love to sew-looking forward to quilting. Thanks for the project. It is a beautiful design-simple & well detailed instructions. I plan to sew the runner soon.
i am a quilter of 1 1/2 years. It has saved my life since becoming disabled!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
I love sewing, Quilting is the endpoint….thank you for a great giveaway…..
I love all crafts. And would love to win this. I’m on a fixed income. And this would help me so much.
Quilting, but I do love sewing for sure.
I’ve only made one small quilt but I sew more so I guess I would say I like sewing better!
I am a fan of sewing. Tried quilting once–would like to do ti again but if I had a choice-sewing is my favorite!
I prefer sewing because I have an interest in making clothes.
I love sewing, but have been stashing bits of material for the quilt I plan to make this winter while stuck inside from the cold and snow. I made a small, Christmas theme wall quilt as a gift for my sister a few years ago, but have never tackled a larger size quilt. I’m so excited and admittedly a little nervous, as well. Would love to win this package to help out with some of my sewing/quilting/crafting projects. Good luck to everyone
sewing but I had an aunt that had a huge quilting machine the size of a two car garage and I was in awe of all she could do (And what she charged for her quilts) They literally turned their garage into her craft shop as it was the only place big enough to put this machine (good thing her husband had a wood shop out back )
When I was younger I loved sewing and making my own clothes and doll patterns. Now that I am retired I love quilting more!
Hard to decide. I like the results of both!
I like sewing more than quilting. I am not very good at quilting.
Patience is definitely NOT my virtue. I like quilts but sewing provides a much quicker result!
I’ve been a quilter for years, so would have to saw quilting, however, I’m glad that I also know how to sew.
I love sewing.
Depends on my mood. But quilting would come on top most of the time since I’ve won 2 ribbons on a quilt.
I definately love sewing more! It’s been a lifelong love of mine.
Sewing.
austma7@aol.com
I have never tried quilting but I do sew a lot. I enjoy sewing—it keeps my mind off things!
I love sewing the best, but am getting more hooked on quilting as time goes on.
I am just beginning to try quilting, so I must say I like sewing more. I am enjoying the learning experience and am sure I am going to love quilting.
I love to sew. I hadn’t done it since a young child and started back recently. My daughter was having my grandson and I wanted to make him something homemade and from the heart. I hand sewed him a sock monkey and we took it to church one Sunday and my creation started a sock monkey craze everyone wanted me to make one for them. So much so I had to buy a sewing machine and my love of creating and sewing took a life of its own. I love it, I just hate I missed so many years without sewing. I’m now teaching my six year old granddaughter to sew and she’s got her first sewing machine under the Christmas tree right now, I think I’m more excited than she will be. I pray I have many more years left to live and sewing will definitely be a part of each and everyone.
Sewing but I wanna learn to quilt.
I love to sew clothing items. My quilting is not up to par. I sure could use a nice iron though. Thank you.
I Love to sew, I haven’t done much quilting, but I’ve been sewing ever since I’ve been 14
Sewing
I like Quilting!!!
Thanks for this Opportunity!!!
I love making quilts! I have so many started I just need to settle down and finish each one! Making quilts takes me away to place no one could ever find me! I am in my own world when I am sewing a quilt top! I have made several, but I have sooo many more planned!! We are not promised tomorrow so we gotta do what we can today!
I love to sew, it begin back in Jr high school years and my grandmother tried to show me how on her peddle footed singer. Of cause that was 50 years ago. But to able to make something from scape of cloth still amazes me. All the new types of machine I just love my embroidery machine.
I’d have to say sewing!
Carla from Utah
I am a bigger sewer than quilter although I do both. I make a lot of dance costumes this would be a wonderful iron to have.
I definitely love quilting more than sewing!
Sewing but id love to learn to quilt.
Definitely quilting! It’s so peaceful.
Sewing, though honestly it’s my husband who does most of the sewing.
sewing. i make pretty much all of my clothes. it is my fave hobby.
i like sewing more
I have been sewing for over 40 years. I’ve only just tried quilting this year. I haven’t completed a quilt as of yet. I find it satisfying to spend a little time each day to both activities.
I can’t choose! I love both sewing and quilting and have been doing both since I was 12!
Sewing!
I love to sew! …workin’ on a little skirt right now!
I love sewing, it’s one of my favourite hobbies! I haven’t done too much quilting but I’d love to learn more.
I like to do both but quilting is my first love.
I would have to say that I love sewing best – as long as I’m sewing a quilt!
I haven’t learned how to sew or quilt yet, but I’d like to learn someday!
I love sewing. I enjoy sewing clothes, children’s clothes, purses, etc.
I love sewing more than quilting. I like to wear the things I sew.
I’m a quilter. I love creating the next quilt top.
I always wanted to quilt but did not know how. I joined a club and my new friends are always there for me no matter what. One in particular always says PRESS….PRESS…..PRESS,,,, always press your fabric when getting started and while quilting, she is in my head telling me this, but you know what it really makes a difference in your finished project. Love the runner shown. Thanks
I’m into sewing. I don’t think I would finish a quilt unless it had a specific deadline, like a school auction. I love making purses and kids’ clothes.
Well, seeing as how I have never tried quilting, I’d have to say that I enjoy sewing more!
I love both sewing &quilting, but why separate the two? Quilting is sewing but with a slightly different technique & outcome, often enhanced with the embellishment of handwork
I LOVE sewing! But I just started playing with quilting and it’s becoming somewhat addictive!
I love to sew so I can create something unique.
It gives me much joy when I give a tote bag or a quilt to a love one whether friend or family. To see the facial expression of that person and knowing that I have him or her on my mind. No words are need to show I love them very much.
I am a newer quilter and sure could use a new iron or supplies. Thanks for the chance!!!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
I used to be a sew clothes and craft items, but now mostly quilt.
I prefer sewing.
I love quilting better than sewing as it is much less restraining!! I can use my imagination and design my quilt the way I want it to look!!
I love sewing, and keep thinking I want to quilt….Im a little afraid to try!
Quilting
Hmmm….what do I love more, you ask….sewing or quilting? If I had to give up either one, I’d be devastated. I’ve been “sewing” since I was in junior high and making that yellow apron with orange stitching got me hooked. I still have that apron AND use it after 40 years! I was #7 of 8 kids and my mom made a lot of her own clothes, plus her kids, mostly to save money. I remember wearing the ugliest brown knit pants in 6th grade and being made fun of because of them. I was so thrilled to learn to sew then in junior high, that I started to make my own pants. Yep, lots of trial and errors, but I was mostly pleased with the outcomes. I was even in a fashion show! Today, I continue to sew and make clothes and have found a new love for quilting. I am broadening my skills with paper piecing, hexagons and free motion quiliting….so the love goes on!
Love the runner. I do lots of charity quilts and am working on christmas stockings for next year for the Kids in Distress charity in south Florida.
I prefer sewing more than quilting at this time.
I love sewing, and my nine year old is getting her first sewing machine for Christmas (it is all she wants!). Two sewers in the family -fun fun fun!
I prefer sewing over quilting. Much easier and less time consuming
I love quilting because you can use small pieces of scrap fabric and make something beautiful. I also enjoy following patterns.
I love to sew and do many other crafty things. I have made several quilt tops also but have trouble finding the time to finish them. I like to try different patterns with all different techniques..
i’m pretty bad at both, but sewing i guess!
I have to go with a sewer, although, I am tempted to attempt quilting.
I love them both but I am a new quilter so i think I am better at sewing
sewing
I love sewing and quilting. I enjoy making Christmas gifts for my family.
I’d much rather sew, especially for “Holiday Crafting!”
I like to sew myself!
Sewing and reading are my salvation since retiring. I love to make pretty things for gifts and for my home. A lot of my working parts, no longer work very well; but, I love the challenge of a new project.
Quilting is my favorite, but I love to sew too!
Sewing, not really into quilting.
I prefer sewing.
Sewing
Fran S.
I have been sewing for over 50 years. I come from a family of sewers – my mother’s sister worked in a “cotton factory”, sewing sheets, pillowcases and jeans during the 2nd World War and continued as a seamstress long afterwards. My mother sewed our clothing when we were children and to this day (she is 89) still sews occasionally. I made my first article (an apron) at school and was hooked from then on! (My mother still has the apron – and it looks like new!) I sewed clothing for myself when in my teens and made most of my Christmas gifts, much to the embarrassment of my 3 brothers (“What do I do with this?!”). Admittedly, as I look back on those days, not all items were appealing to everyone, I guess.
When I married, I sewed for our bedrooms, kitchen, etc., and then, as the children arrived, made many of their outfits. My daughter, when in grade 4, finally asked me not to make any more of her clothes – “the other kids know they are homemade, because there is no designer label in them.” I was crushed! However, in years to come, she was to ask me to sew her wedding dress, so I surmised that my sewing ability couldn’t have been that bad after all!
I moved to a small community where I worked in a fabric store which sold mostly quilting fabrics – and fell in love with the vibrant colours and patterns offered in quilting. I never saw a paycheque – I took fabric instead! I joined the local quilt guild, met many wonderful new friends, and have learned SO much more about sewing. Quilting is challenging, fun and so personally satisfying. I am now a “Fabricaholic”, unable to resist buying the beautiful materials I discover in shops wherever I go.
Do I prefer “sewing” or “quilting”, you ask? Why, they are really one and the same, aren’t they? Both sewing and quilting present challenges in their patterns. If you quilt by machine, you are still sewing; only instead of producing an article of clothing to be worn with pride and made from love, you are creating something that will envelope someone in warmth and, hopefully, will convey just how much love went into the making of that quilt.
Our body shape and taste in fashion will undoubtedly change, but I am hoping that the wonderful patterns and colours in quilting will never die!
I like both, but last year started quilting. It doesn’t involve the fitting of things like clothing, which I like better.
i do both sewing and quilting. But quilting is my favorite.i love making beautiful quilts out of all the pretty fabric!
I sew. I used to help my Mom make quilts, but I don’t don’t seem to find the time to do that anymore. This iron looks awesome!
I LOVE to sew. Nothing better than upcycling and providing neat stuff for the family
Love to sew and quilt 🙂
We are sewers in our family.
Love quilting and sewing. I’m constantly learning and trying new techniques.
I love quilting and sewing and trying new techniques.
I just got a new machine about 2 months ago, I am new to all of this so I will say I like doing both now
Mine depends on the season. Winter is more quilting and summer is more sewing.
Sewing-I like to make beds for the dogs in the animal shelters, sometimes I use scraps and make a quilt for them.
I don’t sew anymore but I sure could use a good iron to steam my knitted garments!
I love to sew.
I prefer sewing!
I love quilting! I’m not very experienced but I’ve made a couple of simple quilts and find a lot of joy in it.
I learned to sew at age 8. When I was in middle school, a friend and I started a quilting club with the help of the librarian!
I’ve been sewing and quilting ever since. 🙂
I like a mixture of both. Depends on my mood
Definitely sewing. It’s always rewarding to see the final garment and get great compliments in it.
Right now I like quilting more.
I LOVE quilting, I started quilting in 1991.
Sewing! I can create so many different things.
I love sewing! Sewing is more lucrative and i enjoy sewing for myself.
I would choose sewing, I’ve never quilted before.
I have never quilted but I was a dressmaker for many years.
I like sewing more!
I love sewing Renaissance costumes the best. Am especially good at creating men’s outfits.
Sewing.
I truly love to both sew and quilt. If I’d have to choose one sewing would slightly edge out quilting only because of the many directions I can go with sewing.
I have just discovered quilting and LOVE it! But I also enjoy sewing.
I enjoy sewing a little more than quilting.
I love sewing although I’m starting to experiment with quilting.
I have been sewing for almost 60 years and more recently I’ve found a love of quilting. It is difficult picking a favorite but I would chose sewing if I did have to pick. Then, of course, quilting is sewing so I don’t have to chose after all.
I love the colors and the instructions look easy to follow.
I much prefer sewing.
I think I like quilting more, I feel like it is easier than sewing since it consists of a lot of straight lines.
I started with sewing. Made a cathedral coverlet and repaired quilts my grandmother made. Realized if I could repair, I could make. First quilt was bedspread size applique quilt, completely hand quilted which I still use.
Also do many other needlework crafts. I like the challenge of all the handeork and sewing crafts.
I love quilting more. I find that I can be more creative with quilting.
I love quilting more, right now. I need to learn more sewing skills, but have not had the time.
🙂 Quilting:)
I love to sew quilts! I have 3 tops cut out in Texas star pattern an just finished sewing a Cumberland top that’s now ready to quilt. Definitely sewing.
Both methods result in beautiful projects. However, I do prefer sewing since it covers so many areas that I enjoy working with i.e. crafts, baby clothes, totes, pillow covers, holiday specials, etc. The sewing projects can be as simple or as complex as you allow them to be. I enjoy giving my projects away as gifts,
I have just discovered a love for sewing. I’ve always had a sewing machine that was used mostly for mending but now I enjoy sewing craft type projects.
I do both sewing and quilting, but quilting is my favorite. You can take any size piece of material and craft it into something beautiful. Especially wonderful when you use pieces of your children’s clothing to create something with many memories.
I love sewing.
My mother introduced me to sewing by enrolling me in sewing classes at a Singer sewing center when I was in 7th grade and I am 60+ years old. A couple of years ago, I was introduced to quilting and also machine embroidery. I must say that I enjoy all aspects of these crafts. They allow me to create many beautiful things to give as gifts and provides me the tranquility from all stress. I am very thankful to my mother for providing me the opportunity to be introduced to sewing and because of this, I can sew, make simple quilts and machine embroider. Thank you mom for everything!
I have been seeing for a long time, but I just finished my first big (twin size) quilt. I have to say I’m loving quilting a bit more.
I love to sew. It’s fun to make items for the home and my family. Thanks for having this contest.
I love sewing. It’s a quicker path to letting others see my art.
Thank you for the great giveaway you are so awesome and incredible.
I like sewing but I’d love to try quilting! It’s beautiful!
I love 2 sew more than quilting:)
I like sewing
I have been sewing since I was 12. I once made matching Easter dresses for me and my sister.So up until this year<i would have said sewing. But I have recently discovered the enjoyment of cutting and matching fabric and making quilted items, So at this time, I would have to say quilting.
sewing
I really don’t have a preference. I make clothes and quilts, and also crochet and knit. It all depends on my mood and the project I’m working on.
What a beautiful prize! It has bee very hard to sew without a proper iron!
Sewing!
Quilting – it’s my life!
Trying to learn quilting.
Sewing.
I am a paper crafter but my mom sews and quilts. She’d love to have this iron.
I love sewing the best because I like projects that are quick and easy to make. I do both types of sewing but regular sewing and machine embroidery are my favorites. I also press everything when I sew so I could really use a new iron badly.
I love quilts, the table runner is lovely
I love to quilt, and this iron would sure come in handy!