For the last day of 2021 I want to do a giveaway for all my followers.
I first want to thank you. I started this blog as a way to share my creative ideas as well as stay connected during the pandemic.
For those just joining me, I started my blog back in June 2020. I was permanently laid off from my job as a Director at an Adult Day Care Center. We were already shut down due to state mandates and the company decided that they would close my location permanently. My dream of being a director was cut short but what I didnt realize was that it was actually a gift.
With my gifted time, I was able to pursue my love of all things fiber arts as well as spend so much time with my two young girls.
It has also opened doors I never thought possible, and I will begin teaching beginner pottery classes as well as painting classes at my local community arts center. I went to school for ceramics and fiber arts, and I honestly didn’t know how I would ever be able to use my skills other than a hobby. But here I am.
I have been blessed to virtually meet some amazing people through blog hops as well as be able to represent brands through my work.
I have published over 2 dozen patterns on my Etsy as well as gifted several here on my blog for you.
It is my hope to be able to continue on this creative journey in the coming year.
I have an awesome quilt pattern being release in February called Whirl & Twirl. It includes not just one but 3 patterns. The Whirl & Twirl pattern makes several scraps and I just had to include patterns that use them up beautifully.
Thank you again for following me here. Your lovely comments brighten my day.
GIVEAWAY!
This post is EVERYONES chance to subscribe for the first time! My previous platform is no longer in use so please subscribe again. All new subscribers will also get my Sparkler Pincushion pattern and tutorial FREE when they subscribe!
Giveaway will run December 31, 2021, through January 4, 2022, and the winner will be announced on JANUARY 5th!
There will be 2 winners!
I hate to exclude international friends, so I am giving away my Whirl & Twirl PDF pattern as well as another PDF pattern of your choice from my shop.
If you live in the USA, you can win this beautiful fat quarter bundle OR the same prize as above-your choice!
Please comment where your live so I know what giveaway you need to be put in!
Please use the form below to subscribe/enter for your chance to win the giveaway! The subscribe form on the sidebar/bottom of the page will not enter you into the contest.
Emails make take a minute or two to be received. If you don’t get your email/emails, please let me know in the comments section. Make sure to check your spam and promotional tabs. In addition, if for some crazy reason I get a lot of subscribers in one day, I do currently have a limit and I do apologize. I don’t think this will happen this time around but just in case. Don’t worry though, if your comment is below, I will know who is still waiting on their email in the back log.
**This giveaway is not sponsored in any way. The fat quarter bundle includes 12 fat quarters from the fabric line “Eve” by Bari J for Art Gallery Fabrics.
Thank you all again for your support and encouragement over the past year and a half! I am looking forward to 2022 with you!
Continue to bloom by choosing JOY ~ Julia
I think I may have found your blog from the beginning, not sure. I’ve enjoyed it very much. You have hit the jackpot when you can spend more time with your family and do what you love creating a whole new career! Congratulations to you! Melanie in Oregon
I live in Shelby, NC. Enjoy your family time, you’ll never regret it.
Thank you for the chance to win! I’m in Texas
I’ve entered your giveaway and want to let you know I live in Missouri. Thanks and congratulations on your new career!
Congrats on finding a new way to use your talents! Donna from Ohio.
Hello 👋 from Pakistan. ♥️
Thank you! I’m from Iowa.
Wow, it appears that several wonderful windows have opened for your creative pursuits. Best wishes to you. And thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Congratulations on being able to start a new career doing what you studied for and the wonderful opportunities you have coming up. Thank you for the chance to win. I am from Michigan.
Happy New Year – from Almost Heaven West Virginia!
Julia it does seem as if you are one of the lucky ones that had the Pandemic lockdown Bea good opportunity to grow and change careers. Well done. Great giveaway! Thank you. I’m in Canada so would love to win your pattern
Hi Julia, I’m Julia too. I’ve been following you for a while I enjoy your patterns and your IG. I live in Central California. 🙂
Love your journey….when a door closes, another opens!!! I live in Iowa. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Hi Julia, I’m Julia too! I’m currently in Central California. I starting up my own business like you at the beginning of last year. My Instagram is @juliascraftgarden. I really enjoy your IG page and patterns! 🙂
Thank you so much. I am so grateful