I have mentioned Melissa from Sew Shabby Quilting many times on my blog. Melissa has quilted numerous quilts for me. I am not ashamed to say that the actual ‘quilting’ part of making a quilt is my least favorite part of the process. It’s the part I am least confident in and as a result, I just don’t enjoy it. Plus I find I get more of my projects actually completed if I turn them over to someone else for quilting.
So I am SO grateful when I find a professional long-arm quilter who I can trust with my quilts. Melissa has been that for me – she’s been a lifesaver for me many times over.
Melissa has multiple options when it comes to quilting – she has the capacity to do the computer-programmed all-over quilting, which I’ve done on many of my quilts (like the giant Indie star quilt above) because it’s such a reasonable price and I like the all-over texture it gives. You can see the variety of patterns she has here. (Keep in mind the all-over computer programmed patterns can be sized to different scales, so if you choose one, help your quilter and be sure to specify how open or dense you’d like the design scale on your quilt.)
Melissa does beautiful custom work as well, such as on my Safari Moon quilt. I love the pebbles in the borders and the free-hand swirls in the big blocks. You can see more of her free-hand quilting for Elizabeth and Maureen on Melissa’s blog.
Melissa also has an etsy shop with popular fabrics marked 10%-50% off.
Today Melissa is generously offering a $50 gift certificate towards quilting to one of my readers! To enter leave a comment on this post sharing what you’d use it towards. Giveaway open until Monday, April 14 at midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED I’ll randomly select a winner.
WINNER: JanineApril 9, 2014 at 12:12 PM
I would use it towards having My Fat Quarter Shop Mystery 2012 BOM quilt quilted
Melissa frequently gives great deals on batting, quilting, and fabric. To keep up on the latest offers, you can follow Sew Shabby Quilting on Facebook, or sign-up for their newsletter on their homepage.
Lucy @ Charm About You
Beautiful quilting! I would definitely get some of those gorgeous 1930s prints! I have made the shop a favourite on etsy!
kt
I am working on a queen size quilt for my bed–I would definitely use the credit toward getting that quilted (and it would motivate me to finish it–it's a sampler quilt, and the blocks just need to be set together). Thanks for the chance to win!
Sharon Eshlaman
I would love to win! I have at least a dozen tops that need to be quilted. I would use the gift certificate towards quilting. Thanks for a chance.
Cheryl
Thanks for the chance to win, I would use the winning to get one of my many quilt tops finished.
Sandra Louise
I would love to win. I'm not very confident in my quilting skills either and her work is beautiful.
Kacey
Well that prize would certainly be excellent motivation to finish my Swoon!!
Karen M
I'd have her quilt my Swoon quilt. I just don't know what would look good on that one. Thanks for the chance to win.
*Tyler*
I would use it to get fabric to finish my zombie quilt. I have till the next walking dead season to finish it and I haven't even started because I can't find coordinating fabric.
Laura B
I have a very large chevron quilt that I'm not looking forward to quilting myself and squeezing into the throat of my small machine.
crazydazy
I tend to agree with you about the quilting process…..something I don't much like either.
myroby
Hi!<br />I am working to a quilt, in order to donate it to Budimex Oncologic Childrens Hospital in Bucharest, Romania, for the children followed by this hospital.<br />This chance to win is really appreciated!<br />Have a nice day,<br />R
myroby
ops I forgot the link to my blog for further information:<br />https://lescarpedicamilla.blogspot.it/2014/04/budimex-childrens-hospital.html<br />There you can find my e-mail address too…
Sigi G
Thank you for this chance to win. I would definitely put it towards getting one of my quilts – quilted by a long-arm quilter. Melissa's work is beautiful!
Anita
I would use the gift certificate to buy the Meadow Fat Quarter Bundle.<br />Thanks for the giveaway!
magnoliasntea
Great giveaway. I think I'd buy a Meadow fat quarter bundle. Thank you.
Jess
I would use the fabrics to try my hand at an adorable quilted tote bag tutorial I found!
Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]
I would finish my daughter's twin size quilt top (just needs a border!) and have Melissa quilt it!
Southern Gal
I'm trying to build up a fabric stash so I would probably go with one of her sweet fabric bundles. Thansk for the chance!
Birlot
I'd like to buy some of those lovely 1930s fabrics to make an old fashioned Dresden quilt. Might need to buy some extra sewing time too !
Beth
I just finished my first queen sized quilt top and I would love to have it professionally quilted!
WKane
What a fantastic giveaway! I just finished a top for my daughters teacher and would love to have it professionally quilted…this would be perfect!
kathy
I have a bunch of tops ready and waiting to be quilted! That $50 would be awesome toward getting one of those tops completed… Boy do I hope I win! Thanks for the opportunity, and I will be signing up to get the newsletter!
Gina
I'd likely put the gift certificate toward a purchase of a Meadow Fat Quarter Bundle. Beautiful!
Laura W
I am planning a fabulous quilt to give to my parents for Christmas this year (been meaning to do this for several years now actually). I would love love love to get it professionally quilted!!
Mary Ellen
I would use it to quilt a snowball quilt I'm making out of Hawaiian fabrics I bought while I was in Hawaii. Thank you!!!
Debra
I would use it to quilt one of my tops from Camille Roskelley's Craftsy class.
Karen - Quilts...etc.
if this is for products also and not the quilting put me in – I handquilt my own so don't need that – but if I can get fabric or batting instead 🙂
Melanie
I would use it on my Quilty Fun quilt that I'm working on.
Desiree
I am making an autograph quilt for my daughter to get the characters to sign when we're at Disney next month. I'd LOVE to have her quilt that!
M.W.
I would use it to quilt one of the seven quilt tops I have that are not finished. lol<br />Shawn
Jen
What a great giveaway! I'd use the credit toward quilting the top I'm completing for my boys' reading chair. It isn't too big but I'm a new quilter and the last quilt I did on my small-throated Kenmore nearly did me in!
Sadie McGrath
What an awesome (and different) giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win. I try to quilt my smaller projects but give in to the larger ones and send them out.
SuzyMcQ
I have some beautiful fabric that I want to use for my first whole cloth quilt and think Melissa could make it perfect for my sweet daughter to take to her first year of college.
jabeybaby
I have an entire stack of tops that need to be quilted! I quilt some of my tops but usually try to send out my favorites to a professional quilter. This is a great giveaway!
LittleHouseontheDairy
That would be a fun prize. I would definitely put it to use on a special quilt just for me 🙂
Education at your Control
Totally fascinated with long arm quilting when done right and Melissa does it right! I watched a time-lapse of long arm quilting and it was a trip!
mhart37
It's hard to narrow it down, but I would either get Meadow or the Rikey Blake ombré dots.
Taryn @ from Pixels to Patchwork
I designed a quilt years ago, but I haven't finished it because I feel like my quilting would ruin it! I would definitely a gift certificate on that quilt!
Melanie
I have a great Bonnie & Camille quilt top I would love to have professionally quilted!
Emily Kim
I think I'd have to make something specifically for her to quilt! What a beautiful job she does! I haven't gotten the nerve to try quilting yet! 🙁
weddingdressblue
Quilting is that finishing touch that makes all the difference. Thanks for the chance.
Margaret
I really like all the colors in the Scrumptios line. They really are scrumptious.
Carol
I would have one my quilts done with Baptist Fan design, I love that. Thanks for the chance. Your quilts are beautiful.
HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n
What a generous giveaway. I have an idea for a quilt for my bed that I'd use this for. Thanks for the chance to win today!
Elizabeth
Great giveaway! I've been thinking of sending a quilt out for quilting, and Melissa is one of the longarmers I have my eye on. I'm wrapping up a Block of the Month project that could be perfect!
Kathleen OGrady
What beautiful quilting! I have a quilt all ready to be quilted so that is what I would put the gift certificate towards. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Kim @ TiesThatBindQuilting
I love Melissa's quilting! Like you, I definitely feel like I prefer the piecing part of quilting to the actual quilting (and I really dislike basting). I wish I could afford to send my quilts off to someone else for some gorgeous designs so I'd love to take advantage of a gift certificate to allow me to do so!<br /><br />Kim<br />https://tiesthatbindquilting.wordpress.com/
RCWfamily
So Awesome! I have a friend having a baby and would love to have it quilted for her!
Lori K
Finishing my sisters quilt that I started over two years ago…. OOPS!
barbara
Wonderful quilts and quilting. I too don't find the quilting part of quilting very fun, no confidence whatsoever in that department. I would use hte gift certificate towards having my ocean waves quilt finished. thanks.
Jenn
As a gift to my mother-in-law for Mother's Day, her birthday and Christmas I am making her a quilt. I would use the $50 so Melissa could perform a labor of love with her quilting:-)
Becca
Definitely quilting. It can get so expensive! I'd love to try a custom quilting job, but I'm always too cheap and always go for the all-over patterns. BUT, I'm working on a landscape quilt that I will have custom quilted.
chellesquilts
Thanks for the opportunity! I have been dying to make a California King size quilt for my bed (even have a pattern and fabrics waiting), but will never get it through my home machine for quilting. The Gift certificate would really help toward the cost of quilting such a large quilt!
robin chapa
What an awesome giveaway! I made your simple stripes baby quilt pattern into a rather large quilt– about "full" bed size. I think it would look fine with my boring straight line quilting, lol, but if I won, I'd send that off to get a beautiful, springy, all over quilting design. How exciting! Thanks for a chance to win!
Alison
I would use it towards quilting on a queen sized quilt top I just finished! I am not sure that I can do that on my home machine!
Nique Etienne
Thanks for the op. I'd use it for a queen quilt
Kris B
It'd definitely be the "Enchant" fat quarter bundle if I'm lucky enough to win. Love Riley Blake
ac557472-9cb3-11e3-b7ad-000bcdcb471e
I'd use it toward quilting a king size quilt that I tried to wrestle with myself lol. Thanks for the chance! VermontPines at aol dot com
Marcus Deel
I am working on a large throw quilt from Mecca for Moderns. I would get it quilted with that great "square dance" pattern you have featured above. Thanks for the chance! (charlottesgraceforacure@gmail.com)
Di
I'm making a quilt for a wedding this summer, and I'd love to use it toward that!
Laurel
I would so love to win this quilting prize. I just finished my Quilty Fun Sampler Quilt top and feel like an all over pattern is what I need for the random blocks. I've never used a professional quilter before and this would be so great because she also comes with your recommendation. laurelgj(at)aol(dot)com
Emily
Love her quilting! I haven't done too much free motion quilting on my own machine and would love to have a bigger quilt done by her. Thanks for the chance to win!
Sue
I would love to win ! I would have her quilt my latest quilt finish for me :-D<br /><br />Thanks !
Brenda
If I won, it would use it to get one of my sons' quilt quilted for him. What a blessing it would be.
Steven and Ginger
I just finished a quilt top from a pattern by Camille Roskelley. I would live to see your quilting!
JLG
Oh I could totally use this! I have so many larger quilts that need to be quilted! Thank so much!<br />
Linda
HELLO, I'd select some new bright Spring-like fabrics and start a new quilt!<br />Thanks for your post! Thanks for a neat giveaway too!<br />HAPPY STITCHING!<br /><br />msstitcher1214@gmail.com
Crafty Coffin
I have a quilt I've been working on almost the whole time I've been quilting, and I'd love to finish it and give it to my sister but I just don't think my FMQ is up to the task – so that's how I'd use it.
Jennifer
I, too, have a few quilt tops that would love to become actual quilts! Thanks for the chance!
Cindy Mizer
Working on a wedding quilt for my daughter!
Abigail Cashelle
Pick me, pick me!!!! I've been admiring Melissa's longarm quilting from afar. 🙂
Erin Myone
I have constructed two donation quilts which I will be sending to Kenya. But they are too big for me to quilt on my home sewing machine. I would love some help on the costs related to the completion of these quilts!
Karen
I've never had anyone else quilt one of my quilts. I've always worked (struggled) through it myself. It would be so exciting to branch out into the world of longarm quilters. I might start with my "planets rug" that I'm struggling to imagine the best quilting pattern for.
Krugthethinker
Awesome! I planning to make my next quilt with solids, so I would use it for those!
Lynda
I have multiple quilts waiting to be quilted – or rather waiting for my budget to allow them to be quilted – one in particular is for myself – the first quilt I have made for myself in the five years I have been making quilts.
Andrea Becher
Oh how fun!!! I have a twin size that is for my daughter that I am anxious to get quilted.
Shelley
Beautiful work! I'd use it for my virtual quilting bee quilt, I've been looking for just the right quilter to send it to:)
Katie B
Oh, I could have her work her magic on so many quilts! I have a big one I'm working on right now that could definitely use some long-arm love. 🙂
Catherine Holman
My daughter, Amber, has finished her first quilt and we had so much fun together while she was working on it! I would give this to my daughter to help with having her first piece quilted.
manada
What an awesome giveaway! I have like a dozen different tops waiting for quilting right now, so I'd use the gift certificate towards getting one of them done.
LindaS
I am planning to try a One block Wonder quilt this summer, I found the perfect fabric. I think it may end up queen size which is just too much for me to quilt on my machine, this would be perfect. Thanks so much for the chance and thanks to Melissa as well! dragonfly9716 at yahoo dot com
Laura
What a great giveaway! I have so many projects that could use quilting!
Kristen
Thank you for offering this giveaway. I just completed my very first quilt top. I would love to have Melissa do the quilting for me.
vagabondindigo
Wow,. Melissa does fabulous quilting! I would use it for a king quilt I am working on that frankly terrifies me to try to do on my own. It will need some custom work around a few pieces in it. Thank you both for this chance!
Bunny Wilson
I would use it toward having the quilt I'm working on now quilted. I've never had one professionally done.
Janine
I would use it towards having My Fat Quarter Shop Mystery 2012 BOM quilt quilted
Erica
OOOH – I love your quilts! inspirational!
Carol
Wow. This would be great. I would use it for one of my quilt I'm finishing up from "Vintage Quilt Revival."
the mrs
I have never made a quilt larger than a twin because I'm afraid to do those on my home machine so this would be an awesome excuse to make a queen sized quilt for my own bed! Imagine that…a quilt for the quilter!
Cathy Smith
I think I'd use it toward having a quilt quilted. This is fabulous. Thanks for the chance!
Iris
It would have to go toward any of her feedsack fabrics she has got in her etsy shop! Thanks for hosting
Dondi Murdock
Wow! To be able to have a quilt finished off the way yours are…I'm confident at my sewing but I'm still rather new to the quilting part. So, to have a quilt done professionally, what an opportunity! I know it is only part of the cost, but still…oh, the thought. Thank you so much for your awesome blog. It is such a source of inspiration to me.
Lorraine
I would definitely use it on quilting! I have four quilts ready to be quilted and I have not had the courage to try quilting them myself (besides, they're too big to do on my sewing machine). Like you, I prefer to take them to a professional quilter, but that is quite expensive, so I would be thrilled with a gift certificate to put towards quilting.
Amy's Crafty Shenanigans
I think I would also get it professionally quilted as this seems a great idea!!!
Lisa Marie
I usually do my own quilting but I have one particular top that needs quilting that I don't feel I have the skills for. It would be great to have it quilted by someone who does such lovely work!
Jenelle
I have a quilt that I made from Tula Pink's Prince Charming line, and while I had high ambitions for tackling the FMQ myself, something has always held me back. It's going to be a gift for someone who has been such an amazing help in my life and I want it to be a good one. 🙂 Maybe entrusting this to a longarm quilter is the solution. Thanks for the chance to win!
krisgray
Would love to have some of those pretty swirls on one of the to queen size quilts that I'm putting together right now. What a great giveaway – thank you!
Amanda Millar
I have been dreaming about becoming a long arm quilter, thanks for the inspiration! If I won, I'd have you quilt up my most favorite quilt top to date, my Summer Sampler. It's in all solids and I'm too scared to attempt it myself still. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway.
Carolyn
I am currently in the process of quilting a quilt that is totally stressing me out! I would definitely love to have someone else quilt my next one for me as this one is about doing me in! I'm definitely more of a piecer than a quilter.
cockney blonde
Amazing quilts, totally stunning, x
michelle c.
I'm a long-time sewer and newbie quilter, and my confidence on the quilting front is lacking. I'd use the gift certificate to quilt one of the many tops I've already pieced but been too much of a fraidy cat to quilt myself!
wonderlandbyalyce
I would definitely get a Meadow fqb, thanks!
Jessica Slattery
I would love to have a pebble quilt, and I have no desire to do it by myself!
Chelle
I have a queen sized quilt that could use this! Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy Martin
Melissa has quilted so many of my quilts, that I can't count them all! If I were lucky enough to win, I would use the prize toward some custom quilting that I have been wanting done on a special quilt. Thanks for the chance!!!
bnh123
I would love to win! I have a quilt in progress (that's been in progress for two years) that is intended for me, and getting it professionally quilted would be a great gift for myself!
Teressa P.
I would love to have my bee quilt quilted professionally. I can't seem to figure out what would look the best for it. Thanks for the chance to win!
OGGgirl
I would love to finish my collection of Scrumptious fabric – what a joy! Thank you , and thank you Melissa!
maureen
I made a quilt for my 82 year old father 3 years ago, but can't figure out how to quilt it. This would sure help me out!
Tamie
I've been eyeing Meadow. This would be perfect.
Alexis
Wow, this is a fabulous giveaway! I have 3 quilts that need to be quilted. I really don't enjoy the quilting process either. Thanks for the chance to win!
Emily C
That meadow FQ bundle looks pretty good to me!
Lesley
I have such a stack of completed tops that it would be hard to choose one! But, my sons marvel comics quilt would be a good start
Pat V.
I have a lovely quilt top I won at a guild fundraiser, but no idea of how to quilt it! So I would use the prize on that.<br />
Jo
What beautiful quilting! I would love to win, I have a pile of quilts that need to be quilted tha I have just not felt like destroying by trying to do it myself. I would use the prize toward getting the twin baby quilts I have finished but not quilted finished. Thanks for the chance and the great info about where to get things quilted
Jennie Snyder
I would love to have a wedding quilt done professionally. It would save me so much stress
Nancycim
The quilting on the Indie Star quilt just completes it. It is gorgeous!
Cindy Dahlgren
I'm working on a new quilt for my hospital bed, and I would use it for that instead of trying to do it myself.
Liz
Great giveaway! I just finished a HUGE quilt, could really use some help with it 😉
Arianna M.
I'm working on a quilt to take with me when I travel this summer, and it would be great to have somebody else quilt it!
CJ
I have a few LARGE quilts in my near future that I am just not equipped to do on my domestic machine. I'd LOVE to win this GC!
Ella
I'd pick one of my bigger quilts to send her way!
Patti K
Such a generous offer would help me quilt a courtyard steps I made last year! Thanks again
annemarie
I would make a baby quilt for my new grandson.
pippirose
The quilts are just gorgeous!<br />I would make some summer dresses and a bonnet for my grand-daughter.
Kelly London
I would get a quilt top I pieced for my best friend done!
Sarah
I would probably use it to by some "enchant" fabric. Thanks for the giveaway! The quilts are gorgeous in every respect. sarah@forrussia.org
Jen
I use it for a queen-sized quilt I'm planning to make for our bed.
Unknown
I would use it for a queen-sized friendship quilt that I have started. When we started getting ready to move from Illinois to Alabama, I started getting friends to sign rectangles of fabric with different colored pens. I am using 30's reproduction prints for the blocks. We had lived in the same town and gone to the same church for 52 years. I know I am going to really enjoy this quilt
Kathy Davis
I would probably buy the Meadow Fat Quarter Bundle – Leah Duncan for Art Gallery – 20 Fat Quarters.<br />Thanks, Kathy<br />kdavis1@centurytel.net
Lee
I would love to buy some 1930s fabrics! Thank you!!
Jodi - usairdoll
Such beautiful quilting. I have several quilt tops that need to be quilted. One of the quilts has different te-pees on it and I would love a professional to work some magic for me, hehe.<br /><br />Thank you and Melissa for a super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Joan H.
I would love to have some quilting done on one of my UFOs. If I were to win that is what I would use the money for.
Diane Walli
What a nice giveaway. I have never sent out a quilt top to be quilted but there is always a first time! Thanks for the chance to win!
Diane Walli
What a nice giveaway. I have never sent out a quilt top to be quilted but there is always a first time! Thanks for the chance to win!
Diane Walli
What a nice giveaway. I have never sent out a quilt top to be quilted but there is always a first time! Thanks for the chance to win!
Diane Walli
What a nice giveaway. I have never sent out a quilt top to be quilted but there is always a first time! Thanks for the chance to win!
Diane Walli
What a nice giveaway. I have never sent out a quilt top to be quilted but there is always a first time! Thanks for the chance to win!
TheSmiths
If the certificate is just for quilting services, I would love to have the two Dr. Seuss baby quilts I've pieced (a girl and a boy version) quilted in the belly bop pattern. If we can use the certificate in her shop, there was a cute black and white fabric bundle that was a really nice mix, as well as the ombre dots sold individually.
Andrea
I'd love to have the giant star quilt I'm making done!
Alisa
I'd use it toward quilting one of my larger tops. Super quilting!
Afquilt
I have a WIP I could definitely use this on!
Lyssa
I have three quilt tops piece but not quilted. I would love to have one ( British Flag-Victory Garden) completed.
Tanya Quilts in CO
I would probably have her do something with my Farmer's Wife Quilt. Thank you for the opportunity!
Kim
I have quilt tops that really needs to be done. This is the year of finishing those UFOs.
June D
Beautiful quilting. What a great give away! I have several quilts ready to be quilted. I'm not sure which one I would send off to be finished, but know it would be lovely when done! Thanks for putting my name in the hat.
Sue Carter
I have two quilt tops ready to be quilted. One has a heart design, so quilted hearts would look great. The other is Mary Englebreit fabric and will be easy to do. I need to win!
nicolesender
I am sewing three quilts and would love to get some fabric like the Meadow Fat Quarter Bundle – Leah Duncan for Art Gallery – 20 Fat Quarters available at Sew Shabby Quilting.
Pierce Family Blog
I have so many quilt tops waiting to be quilted. Thanks for the chance to win.<br />
sue
I'm currently work on a Lucky quilt pattern from Thimblebloosom and if won I would love to custom quilt this quilt
lilyrose
I have sent a few quilts to Melissa. She does excellent work! I have several quilt tops finished, just waiting to be quilted. This is an awesome giveaway!
GranChris
I would buy 30's fabric because I am working on Granny Squares blocks. The quilting is beautiful but the quilt is beautiful to start with.
Patti
I have a queen-size quilt for my son that I am working on, it's almost a flimsy! I would love to not have to quilt it myself on my Singer!
Judee
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I would use it for material to make my husband a quilt!
Tee
I'm somewhat new to quilting and find myself having no problem making the tops, it the quilting part that scares me and I've work so hard on the top I hate to make it ugly with me trying to quilt them myself. Wining this would make it easier to take the leap and try using Melissa. <br />Thank you
Barb
I just sent a quilt to Melissa for the first time! I can't wait to see what she does. Of course, I would use this toward quilting. Thanks for the chance to win.
Rose and Patrick
I don't mind quilting baby quilts on my machine, but I have a queen-sized quilt top waiting to be finished and I would get it done if I knew I was sending it off to someone! Thanks for the giveaway!
Susan Smith
Wow! What a generous offer! I would definitely use that for one of the many, many quilt tops I have piled up waiting to be finished. Thank you for the chance to win!
Susanhusan
I am pretty sure I would use it towards quilting, but the Meadow Fat Quarter Bundle may be calling my name!
Brenda
Wonderful quilting. I think that I would use a gift certificate toward getting one of the many tops I have completed actually quilted. Many are too big for me to do on my home machine.
Texas Quilting Gal
Beautiful quilting! I definitely have some quilt tops that need quilting! This would be an awesome win!
Lisa R
Gorgeous work and what a great giveaway! Can you say MORE FABRIC!
Kelsey K
Amazing quilting!! I would have to put it towards some really fun fabric! Thanks for the chance to win
Faye
I would use the gift card to get some quilting done. I have a few baby gifts that I have to complete and of course one for myself. Thanks!
Cindy Pilkington
Awesome quilting by Melissa! I would use it for polka dots and more!
Tabitha Keener
I would use it to get quilting done. I love her work. My favorites were the flowers and the butterflies. Your quilts are done so beautifully and look like wonderful works of art. Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
Amy Farrington
I live rural and am always looking for a good quilter. I would be so excited to ship a quilt to Melissa and let her work her magic!
Abby kate:)
Oh! Pick me, Pick me!! I have two quilts sitting in my sewing room right now that are desperate for some attention!!
Anne
Oh my, it's hard to pick which one of my tops I would finally get quilted. I like the traditional Baptist fan! Beautiful quilting btw!
Carol
Ahhh, I'd indulge in her 1930's prints, I'm trying to build a stash. Thank you!
Kathy
Well, since I don't have a quilt top ready (I'm just learning to piece) I'd use the certificate for that black and white half yard bundle and then get some of those 1930s prints. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Thumper
I'm making quilts for my 2 year old twin granddaughters and would definitely use it to have Melissa do the quilting for me…that would make them even more special! Like you I'm least confident about quilting and my quilting buddy who always helped me with the quilting moved to New Foundland this year…bummer. Melissa does such beautiful work. Thanks
Jennifer
I'm a huge fan of Melissa's already – have used her to quilt many of my projects! I would definitely put the certificate to good use as I have two items about ready to go! Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Kristen
I have a swoon quilt just waiting to be quilted and would use it towards that 🙂
Jennifer
I would use toward getting my Virtual Quilting Bee quilt quilted. Oh, that would be wonderful, since it is my first completely finished quilt top and now it is just sitting here waiting for me to figure out what to do next!<br />Thanks for the chance.
Grandma Helen
I plan to retire Dec. 1. After doing many kids' charity quilts in my spare time (and will continue to do so), I want to make a quilt for each of my grown children. Some quilting help would be appreciated!
Katherine McNeese
I've been looking at Meadow, but could always use some solids too!<br />thanks for the giveaway!
Bethany
I would use it towards having my low volume quilt quilted!!
sharing1
I would use it for fabric.
Brianna
I am terrible at FMQ and I would like a more complicated design on a quilt I have in mind for my sister, and I would definitely use it for the quilting on that!
kathleenmcs
Love the site and learning about Melissa's quilting services! I would use it to finish a baby quilt I'm working on. I'm a beginner quilter and would find Melissa's polished finishing very motivating!
Pattie Crum
My stash is seriously lacking in solids so that's what I would get.
BillieBee (billiemick)
Looks like this bundle might have my name on it. "Black and White 1/2 Yard Bundle – 5 prints – Dear Stella, Michael Miller, Henry Glass, and more" I love fabric that pops.
Caroline
I also don't like to quilt my own quilts. The only quilting I can do SITD, Straight Line Quilting, or Echo quilting. I have a wonderful Long-arm quilting lady.
Dawn Frisch
Melissa's quilting is gorgeous!! I would definitely use the money towards having one of my quilts quilted by her! I'm seriously considering sending her one anyway! <br />Dawn <br />array-dawn at cox dot net
Gnomemade
What a fantastic giveaway! I've always quilted my own, but I have two quilts – which are most complicated I've ever done – that I'd love to have professionally quilted! Thanks for the chance to win!
Rori
Beautiful quilting and I have a couple quilts I could use this $50 towards. Thanks for introducing us to your quilter and her wonderful shop.
Muzikal Mama
I could definitely use it for my "marching band" quilt … especially now that all my kids are out of marching band. But I'd still like to get it done!
TerryH
Her quilting looks beautiful! Who wouldn't want to have a gift certificate towards a quilting job?<br />Thanks for the chance.
colleen
How sweet of you two to give me a chance to be a winner. My 9 year old granddaughter is making her first quilt but I don't think she'd let it out of her sight when she is done. So should I really be chosen I'd have to get busy and make a quilt perhaps the granddaughter would help me see it <br />Colleen
Susan
Ohhhh- I would ove to have a tshirt quilt quited on a long arm!
Karen
I have several tops sitting in my "to be quilted" pile. At the top of that pile is a twister quilt that I would love to get done.
Kathleen
I saw a lot of scrumptious fabrics that I would like!
Pontos da Flávia
This is an amazing giveaway! I would really get some cuts for a nice star quilt!
Jessica Christensen
I have a Swoon quilt waiting to be quilted. Let's be real, I have, like, 50 quilts waiting to be quilted, but I would use it on the Swoon quilt.
Jessica Matlosz
I would use it to get my patents 30th anniversary present quilt quilted 🙂
james and bess
I have a quilt top made out of Heather Ross fabrics that I don't want to screw up! This would be perfect! :)!<br /><br />Bess
Pes Baker
I have several tops that need her beautiful work! Thank you for the opportunity.
Quotes
I would love to buy a new cutting mat
Mary Graff
I made a large quilt top for my daughter's "guest book" at her wedding. All the guests wrote on the quilt. I now need to have it quilted. This would be perfect. Thanks for the chance!
Steph Blair
By coincidence I have just finished a quilt top and back for a giant star quilt to. If I quilt it myself it's going to be straight lines, but I'd love to have something softer for my niece. On the otherhand I've got a boatload of blue EPP hexagon I need to handpiece into a quilt for me – a nice wide stripe of hexis from top to bottom and a custom job on the quilting might be
Kate McCormick
I'm working on my very first quilt, which is for my new nephew/niece. I'd use the credit to have Melissa work her magic on my mod-chevron quilt!
Sally Hays
I love creating tops but end up not quilting them for at least 6 months while I figure out how I want to quilt them. I haven't sent any quilt tops to someone but think it might be nice.<br />
P Bybee
I'd love to use it for the table runner I'm making for my mom! Her birthday is next month, I'll be sending it to Indonesia!
smileynann
I'd love to win! I have more quilt tops than I know what to do with. *blushing*
Emily
What a generous giveaway! I have so many quilt tops sitting around because I don't feel confident enough to quilt them, but am too cheap to send them out.
mouse
Fabric to make my wonderful sister a quilt. Thanks!<br /><br />(atrulson@yahoo.com)
Sarah Slack
I've only just began quilting within the last year. I'm only able to do baby, crib size quilts because my sewing machine is small and unable to do "fun" quilting just easy straight lines. I'm working on making a quilt for our guest bedroom and would love to get it done professionally with a fun design! Thanks for the chance to win
mouse
Love the fabric! I would make my sister a quilt. Thanks!<br /><br />(artrulson@yahoo.com)
Tracih
My Grandmother recently gave me a quilt top she made that is all hand pieced. I have little experience at hand and machine quilting and would like to have it professionally quilted but I am a bit nervous to send it out. From your description of Melissa's work, I believe my family heirloom would be handled with care and beautifully quilted. Thank you for the opportunity and for sharing your
jenni
I have never had a quilt quilted on a long arm, I would love to try it!
apple slice
i have a st. louis 16-patch hanging in my closet with backing complete as well! i needed a "quiet" quilt and chose fabrics that are soft in color. it is a ladies quilt.
Amy Sorensen
I am just prepping two quilts to take to Melissa! I've never had her quilt for me before, so I'm excited to read your recommendation!
KMSC
Like many other quilters, I have a lot of quilt tops that need some tender, loving quilting so I would use the gift certificate toward quilting. Thanks for the great giveaway.<br />k(dot)castanette(at)hotmail(dot)com
Alyssa
I would use it for quilting a Christmas quilt I'm working to finish!
Patti
This would be such a treat to have someone quilt one of my quilts! I have never done that before and would love it! Thanks for this chance to win!
BKringel
Definitely would use the certificate to purchase solids….. I am lacking solids in my stash. Thanks for the opportunity.
Tammie
I would get my swoon quilt done!
Jeana
Oh I would just love to win this – I've been working on a 100% hand-pieced Grandma's Flower quilt for the past two years and am just about to finish the top. I've always planned to send it out for quilting (a first for me) so this would be just perfect!
Lenis Rogowski
I love Melissa's quilting and would use it towards the quilting on one of the many quilts sitting waiting to be quilted. She does a great job and has done some custom work on some of my quilts.
cat
I would love to pick out some fabric for the backing that I'll soon be working on. Thanks for the great giveaways
bruinbr
Without a doubt, I would use it to quilt some WIP's that are begging to be finished! Thanks for the giveaway!
helen
Love these quilts
Deborah
Usually do my own machine quilting using my regular machine. Would love to have Melissa quilt a full sized quilt for my own bed. It will be the largest one I've made!
Sarah Scott
I would like to make my friend's daughter a quilt for her first birthday! Maybe work with mostly solids and spring fabrics!! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!! 🙂
LisaK
Gorgeous quilting, and I always love finding great bloggers to follow! I love the new pirate quilt kit that she has added to the shop, I have been looking for something wonderful to make for my little guy, I think this would be perfect!
Mara
I would use it for Melissa to quilt a quilt that is languishing in an UFO state because it has big open spaces and I don't know how to quilt, and would really really love it if someone else did it 😉
giddy99
I can ALWAYS use quilting! Lots of quilts planned in the hopper, and a couple in progress!
Cheryl Fewell-Brown
Absolutely towards some of that beautiful long arm quilting!
JaneB
If I win I see selection of Aunt Gracie's garden prints on their way to me!
sandy
What lovely longarm quilting! I would love to win the $50 gift certificate toward having a quilt top finished by such lovely work.<br />Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Mom
I have a quilt that has been waiting to be quilted for a very long time. Just haven't had the money. The gift card would help me afford to get it done. Love your blog, Amy! I have had Melissa quilt a couple of times for me and was very happy with the results.<br />
Nana-Bob
the fabrics are cool, but i could actually use her quilting services. 🙂 Thanks
Patty
I would get pieces of Scrumptious for a quilt for myself. I love the greens and reds in that line.<br />paweis at yahoo dot com
c
Spend some one elses money on what I love, fabrics-what a dream<br />thanls for the chance<br />aka kingcooper0001@aol.com
Julie
I'm working on a BOM that would be first on my list for completion if I were to win the drawing for a store credit. Thank you!
Nettie
Oh, I have several quilt tops that could use her wonderful quilting touch! Love her work, and love seeing all the beautiful quilts.<br />Thanks! nettiecrain@live.com
Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)
I'd blow it all on fabric cuz who ever has too much… I mean, really. TOO much ? I think not. She has a superb selection.
Suzanne
I have a quilt top made for my mom and I would love to have it professionally quilted for her. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway.
Sarah Grace
i would use that credit towards getting on of my quilts quilted. I love doing the piecework, but I always dread having to actually do the quilting.
Amy Werner
I would us it to buy fabric for the quilt I'm making. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Amy Werner
I would us it to buy fabric for the quilt I'm making. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
KennaQuilts
I'm always afraid to send my quilts to a long armer…. I've heard the horror stories!!! But I have a few that is love to have done!!! Thanks Amy!!
Deairdre
Wow! I have a lap quilt using round robin fabrics and the basic math pattern. I am stuck on ideas for how to quilt it.
Timtirim
I would like to make a throw for my daughter so I would choose some fabric. Thank you for the chance!<br />timea.greman@gmail.com
Jane
The quality of my piecing is such that I've never considered my quilts worthy of sending out for quilting. Kind of embarrassing. Except for one that I made last year with lovely aqua batiks for my mother. It turned out really well and I'd love to have it professionally quilted so I can give it to her. Thanks!
Marianne
I'd use it for a pinwheel top I made last summer.
Anna Geletka
I always have a bunch of projects hanging out in the periphery – and I always love fabric!
Karrie S
i would use it for a mother's day present! I'm not sure what I would get at the moment though. Thanks! ksmith8@emich.edu
Mom C
There is so much designer fabric I would love. Tula Pink, Kate Spain, I do love fabric. Thanks
Melissa
Oh, yes please! I have a darling appliquéd wall hanging just begging for a good long armer. I would love to use it for the quilting.
LD
I'm trying to get myself going on using my little old Bernina Sport to quilt twin quilts for my children. Thanks for the chance to win $ towards long arm quilting instead.
JAB
I've never been brave enough to enlist a long arm quilter. I'd love to win a chance to do so!
Mrs. Plumblee
I would love to be included. I hope I win!
Mel_Lind
I have a twin size quilt top completed in all Bonnie & Camille's "Scrumptious"….I've been putting off quilting it and would love to send it off to Melissa!
Corey :)
I'm starting a quilt for my baby boy that I would love to have quilted!
Shar
I love you quilts! I would love to get some fabric.