Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Fabulous Freebie Blog Hop!



Who doesn't love a freebie? 


If your hand is raised, you're in the right place and if you're following this blog hop, 
you'll be as happy as a squirrel with an automatic nut cracker! 

Many thanks go out to Joan at Moosetash Quilting  
because she's organized a fantastic line-up of bloggers who are sharing 
Fabulous Freebie patterns and tutorials. 
You can follow along with us this entire week!

I have 3 freebies to share with you today. 
All of them were found on blogs or pinterest.
*I have been granted permission by the creators to share links.


My first project is one that is so very clever! I wish I'd had this years ago.
So perfect for travel and even at home!


These are Secret Pocket Hangers! The tutorial can be found here:

They look innocent enough, right?
But wait til you peek underneath!! (It's OK, this is G-rated)



Each hanger has a hidden zippered pocket!
 Inside this pocket, you can stash anything your heart desires! 
Money, passports, jewels, chocolates!


I love this idea so much, I made one for my husband too. We love to travel!
Sometimes there isn't a safe in a hotel room to keep valuables, so this is the perfect alternative. 
Thanks Libby, for this awesome freebie!

Next up is a beautiful sunflower block. 

This block and tutorial is made by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique.
The link to the block's tutorial can be found here, about 3/4 down the page: 


I made my block into a small table mat for a side table. It's a perfect size and so cheerful!
I love the fussy-cut bees and bugs I added.


This pattern was so much fun to make and would make an awesome quilt!
Thank you Vanessa!

Finally, I fell in love with another sunflower block at Sandy Star Designs.
This is Block 4 of the Fall Into A Quilt A Long. 



I added tiny black beads to the center of the sunflower to look like seeds. 
You might notice that there is a mistake I made in this block. 
I've heard it said that all Amish women purposely add a "mistake" to each quilt as a reminder that no one is perfect. 
I'm going with that thought. 
It was purposely put there. (If anyone asks.)

Below is the entire line-up for the Fabulous Freebies blog hop:


Monday August 20

Tuesday August 21

Wednesday August 22
Hazel's Daughter <----You are here!

Thursday August 23

Friday August 24


Okey doke, so if you've made it this far, 
you deserve to throw your name into the hat for a prize!

I've got a pretty little fat quarter bundle named
 Succulence by Bonnie Christine for Art Gallery 

I will mail only in the U.S. due to postage prices. 
You will have 48 hours to respond to my email if you are the winner. 
I will choose another name if I don't hear from you. 
(I had to do this last time!)





34 comments:

  1. Thank you for the awesome patterns you shared, Kathy. I absolutely LOVE the secret pocket hanger idea and will be making my own this coming weekend.
    Ronelle

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  2. Thanks for sharing the links to these great projects, I'm off to check them out!

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  3. Wonderful projects! I especially love the 2nd sunflower with the added seeds. And no, I don't see any mistake!

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  4. Great projects and links to them. I love sunflowers - such a fun block!!

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  5. Love that hanger idea. The flower blocks are pretty and I love how you added the beads to jazz up the center. Thank you for the wonderful "free" inspiration!

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  6. Great ideas!! I definitely need to make the hanger idea. I have a fear of being robbed, and I think this might foil the robber's plans.

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  7. What a fun post...and certainly clever.

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  8. What a clever way to hide valuables and cute, too. I love all the sunflower ideas...so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Super idea, especially for travel. Love the sunflower, Thanks for sharing these great ideas.

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  10. I'm also a lover of sunflowers and plan to make at least one of the ones you showed. Thanks.

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  11. I just finished making 2 sunflower quilts, although I need to quilt one and bind the other. I love sunflowers and coneflowers. Of and that Succulence fabric is calling me as I live in the high desert of New Mexico!

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  12. what sweet projects. i love those zippered pockets. thanks for sharing today
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  13. I love that secret pocket hanger...and I'm thinking about stashing my chocolate in there, so I don't have to share. I would be the one who was as happy as a Squirrel in an automatic nut cracker for sure. Hahahaha
    Your Sunflower block and Sandy Star blocks are just too cute. So many options to use them with fall approaching!

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  14. I love that little hidden pocket! Along with money, I'd do like Joan and put chocolate in there!

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  15. That pocket hanger is so neat. The Sunflower block and Sandy Star are sweet. Thanks.

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  16. All of your projects are wonderful! What a nifty secret in the pocket hanger! Love the beads in your sunflower. Thank you for sharing.

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  17. Sunflowers are delightful!! and I love the sneaky pouch - excellent idea for travelling!!! mumbird3atgmaildotcom

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  18. I love both projects! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. I love sunflowers! These free block patterns are fabulous. The zipper pocket hanger cover is a fabulous idea. I have made hanger covers before but never thought of a pocket. These will make great Christmas gifts. Thank you for sharing in this fabulously free blog hop ... :-) Pat

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  20. Cool projects! I especially love the sunflower block--so neat! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. I can see that Sunflowers rate high on the list for you. That was brilliant to add the beads to the center - perfect. I love the idea for the hanger cover with the secret pocket. Something I know will use and be a winner. Thanks.

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  22. Sunflowers are my favorite. Thanks for the freebies.

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  23. I love sunflowers and the fact that you added beads to your center!! Thanks sew much for the links to these great patterns! The hanger pattern with the secret pocket is great also - you could embroider a sunflower on that! LOL

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  24. Well I love that secret pocket hanger, so darn clever... never would have thought of doing that, but it's excellent... love your other projects to.. ty for sharing the links.

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  25. What beautiful blocks and free patterns you found! You're right, this is a great hop. Thanks for linking to Wednesday Wait Loss!

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  26. Great free projects!! I especially liked the sunflower from the Fall into a QAL. Yours turned out lovely and I can't find the mistake!! Looks great to me. Karen

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  27. Well, if you made a mistake, then I don't see it! Beautiful sunflower!

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  28. I love sunflowers, and your blocks are terrific. I always like a little embellishment, so your beads hit the spot. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Your sunflower block is so beautiful! I love the beads.

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  30. Thanks for sharing these cute patterns. The beads were a great detail!

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  31. Great collection of tutorials!

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  32. Oooh, love those hangers!! I've never seen any like that! Must make some :) Thanks so much for sharing!! xx

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  33. Hazel, you just won my Island Batik giveaway, can you contact me with your address??? fivesons4barb@hotmail.com Thanks

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  34. Great by all means and a very informative blog on digital embroidery. keep sharing worthy info like this!

    freebie embroidery

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