WELCOME! Thanks so much for "visiting" me in Portland, Oregon.
Portland (population just under 600,000) is known as the City of Roses. The unofficial motto is "KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD". I have to admit it can be a little weird around here, but it keeps things interesting.
One of the things I love about this area are the eateries! I'm not a huge lover of chicken wings, but the chicken wings at Pok Pok are to die for! They must make their chickens do bench presses because they are loaded with meat and the flavor is amazing!
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| Pok Pok SE Portland |
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| The Waffle Window SE Portland |
Every year Portland celebrates with it's famous Rose Festival. The highlight of which is the Grand Floral Parade. The floats are covered with thousands of roses. This year marked the parade's 100th year! We used to take the kids down to watch the parade when they were lithe - very sweet memories.
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| Grand Floral Parade Portland, Oregon |
Portland has great weather for growing beautiful roses. We have a gorgeous International Rose Test Garden filled with 7,000 rose plants and over 500 different varieties. I can still smell them! ahhh....
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| Rose Garden |
If you visit on a weekend you must go to the Saturday Market (Saturday & Sundays March - December). This weekly gathering, along the Willamette River, of artisans, musicians, food carts and more started in 1974 and is currently the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the states.
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| Saturday Market |
QUILT BLOCK!
This is the quilt block Moda designed for me. It is made using Candy precuts from my Bit's and Pieces line. To print out a free pattern for this block click here.
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| Free pattern with limited kits available! |
Sorry, all of the kits have been sold. Thank you!
THE BEST FOR LAST!
Congratulations to The Muggle Puggle, Karen, Heather A and Charlotte. I have contacted the winners to let them know. Thanks to EVERYONE that left a comment! They were fun to read through!
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| give away! |
Sweetwater and V and Co.
518 comments:
1 – 200 of 518 Newer› Newest»I hope you have a great time at your Retreat. Portland is on my "To Visit" list....I hope to make it there some day!
Portland sounds lovely and those waffles look absolutely delicious! I'm from Townsville, North Queensland, Australia. It is on the east coast and has beautiful views of the ocean. One of my favourite places is Gyo a Japanese Restaurant, they do the best fried chicken! So so yummy.
Thank-you for the chance to win some lovely fabric!
Hi Kathy, thanks for the lovely giveaway opportunity and Portland sounds fantastic.
I used to live in Vancouver, and I know that it's different up there but I sure enjoyed Portland every time I ventured over the bridge (which was fairly often). Thanks for the giveaway!
Portland sounds like a wonderful place to live. Thanks for making so all feel like we came to visit. I hope you enjoy your retreat. ;-> Toni Anne
Have a good time at your retreat! Thanks for taking part in the Moda Shop Hop and all the wonderful giveaways.
My husband visited Oregon every year to visit his grandfather and go fishing. He always loved going there. Maybe someday I will make it there too. I very seldom leave New England.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I love your fabrics!
I LOVE Saturday Market in Portland! There is always something awesome to be found there.
Portland sounds like a fun town and the roses, I love them. Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas
Portland was on my bucket list and I finally got to visit. Love the town, the vibe, and all it has to offer! You are a lucky girl! Thanks for the give away!
Ooooh! I wanna go to the Saturday MArket! It looks awesome! I have friends from several states that have moved to POrtland Or, and think it is the best place to live-- now I see why :D
Beautiful fabrics!
The shopping market looks fun, I really enjoy them. Thanks for the block.
I'm a recent convert to applique and wool. I see you combine these two - what more could a girlask for :-).
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I've never had Pok Pok. Sounds good!
Deborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
I hope you have an enjoyable and productive time at your retreat.
The antiques mall looks interesting as do those waffles!
I am visiting Malta just now and can see the turquoise blue Mediterranean Sea when I lift my eyes from the keyboard. Malta is lovely and has so much history!
I didn't know all of that about Portland! I guess we should stop and spend some time there the next time we are in the neighborhood!
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading about Portland!
Enjoyed knowing the Pok Pok. Thanks for the giveaway.
Oh I've put on weight by just looking at those waffles.
Love the table runner with the applique. Your mom did a great job since the applique is my favorite part. Thanks for the chance.
Pok Pok....really. I live on the East Coast and would to visit Portland.
I drove through Portland but did not spend time there. It looks like a lovely place to visit. Thanks for the "tour" of Portland.
Those fabrics are gorgeous!
I really enjoyed visiting your blog and getting a glimpse of Portland.
Love the pattern! I enjoyed reading about your town what beautiful roses! they must be something to see and smell in person.!thank you for the chance to win.
Love what you did with the block. Thanks for the giveaway.
Your table runner is fantastic! Portland looks great too, esp the wings and the Saturday market. Have fun at your retreat! And thanks for the chance to win some of this great fabric!
Oh, I like your patterns so much! I like the designs and the soft colors.
I have only passed through the Portland Airport on my way to Eugene. I definitely plan to visit the city on my next trip to Oregon.
Hope the retreat is fun! Thanks for the table runner pattern - and also Thanks Moda for the giveaway!
Portland sounds great. Hope your retreat was great too. Thanks for the giveaway.
Can I borrow your Mum sometime?.....LOVE the appliqué block! Congratulations on the beautiful fabric too.
The Arts and Crafts Market looks like so much fun! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Thank you for sharing all the great happenings and fun things to do in and around Portland. The block and runner patterns are wonderful and that fabric is fabulous! Thank you for the opportunity to win some. Enjoy your retreat!
Beautiful table runner. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much for the terrific patterns! I love the table runner - the combo of pieced and applique work. Your fabric line is gorgeous! I've always wanted to visit Portland - your story makes it even more attractive! Thanks for sharing!
Portland looks like a great place to live, although I'm very glad there isn't a waffle place around me! Thank you for sharing the additional applique block - the table runner is brilliant! Thank you also for a chance to win your great fabric. Have fun knitting!
I love the table runner.Portland seems to have a lot of things to do.It looks like it would be a great place to be a tourist.
Your hometown looks like it is filled with awesomeness!!! Love the fabric and the runner. :)
I was in Portland last summer for a wedding. It's a beautiful place. Your table runner is lovely. Thanks.
What beautiful roses and such a fun town. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would love to visit Portland sometime. I've been to Oregon but not as far up as Portland. I'm from a small town south of Sacramento. Have fun at your retreat.
I was born in Portland, 50 years ago when my Dad was in Dental School, now I live in Iowa, I'm glad to know the unofficial Motto!
The outdoor market sounds wonderful! Love your table runner - the fabrics are awesome. Thanks for the chance to win!
Portland sounds like it would be a great place to visit. Love the pattern. Thanks
Oh those Roses? OMG, beautiful! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win such wonderful fabric.
Thanks for the tour. Your fabrics are beautiful.
Thanks for sharing, It looks like a great town to shop, eat and enjoy the gardens! Your fabric is beautiful!
I love Portland. Along with your beautiful roses, you guys grow the very best Azaleas and rhododenrons, something I would love to do in Boise, Idaho. We just don't have the climate for it. Thanks for the beautiful pattern and give away.
I love the way your table runner came out. You and mom did a great job. Thanks for having this give away.
Great pattern and love the fabric! Thanks for sharing your hometown!
Portland looks fun and the appliqué is fantastic.
Thank you for the yummy tour of our hometown! Have a great time at your retreat. I have one coming up in October and another in November, can't wait! Thanks for the giveaway.
I really like the tablerunner, and the fabrics are wonderful. Thanks for a chance.
I love too how the table runner turned out. Thanks for the fre pattern. And it was fun to read your post!
Hi Kathy
Thanks for the chance to win. I love your patterns and fabric.
Portland sounds wonderful and lots of great food! I love your runner and really like the appliqued block that your mom did!
I was in Portland about 5 years ago and happened upon a fabric store that silly me didn't know about at the time -- Fabric Depot. Oh my goodness! I probably stayed 3 hours and was totally blown away.
In my 45 years plus of sewing,quilting, and stitching I have never done a table runner-dont know why but I love yours . I am going to do it as soon as I finish my other 3 projects. Thanks for the opportunity to win your great giveaway.
Love the roses and Saturday market looks fun!
Thank you for the lovely pattern too.
What a beautiful block, thanks for the lovely table runner . Portland sounds great. We just spent a few weeks in Seattle visiting our son but didn't make it to Portland. Will have to do that next time. Would love to win.
Sheila
Enjoy your retreat! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Love the table runner. Your mom does good work. Portland sounds beautiful.
Wonderful town and posting - thanks for a great giveaway opportunity. Judy C
Thank you for the pattern and giveaway. Would love to try the waffles and go to the fleamarket.
Portland sounds wonderful and I would love to be able to visit some day.
That table runner is just beautiful! Your Mom's applique is exquisite too! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful patterns! And thank you for a chance to win in the giveaway.
I would love that farmers market, enjoy your retreat! and love those beautiful fabrics-thanks for the chance Kathy
The craft market sounds incredible. I'd love to shop there! Thanks for the extra pattern. The applique looks so nice. I can't wait to try it.
Thanks for the chance to win and the tour of Portland. What a great city.
Shawn in Michigan
The table runner is beautiful and isn't it a great thing to have a Mom that's willing and able to help.
I did not know that Portland was known for growing beautiful roses. Thanks for the info. I'd love to visit some day!
When travelling from JFK to Amsterdam a couple of weeks ago I was sitting next a very nice man from Portland. He was on his way to South Africa and we had a wonderful time chatting to eachother about American and Dutch attitudes. When everyone there is as nice as he, you live in a perfect town!
I was excited to hear about Portland because I've always wanted to visit. Now I want to visit even more.
Love the table runner and the fabric. Have fun on your retreat.
Hi Kathy!
Thank you sooo much for all you do! I love your designs and have your books!
Portland Oregon is lovely! Thanks for the wonderful pattern and the great giveaway!
Take care, Leslie
Kathy--the pattern is really, really lovely! So festival and I have it on my must-do list! I love your patterns! I have your sewing keeper project at the top of my list.
Retreats are almost always fun! Thanks for the pattern!
Portland sounds a bit like Austin TX with the keep Portland wierd theme! Love your table runner-it is beautiful!
Pok pok sounds interesting, I havae never been to Portland, but would love to visit. Thanks for the give away.
A retreat would be great about now for me...two quilt deadlines by the end of the mont and I am just getting started! Thanks for the chance to win. Your tow sounds very nice!
The runner is so sweet. Loving those colors too! :)
HI:)
I am from Copperas Cove TX and live right next to the largest Military base in the world Ft Hood TX:)
Have been to Portland but I was probably 10 at the time so must come back:)
I'm a big fan of your patterns and fabric. Thanks for the pattern!!!!! Have a safe trip.
Thanks so much for the table runner pattern. I try to make a table runner with left over fabrics from each quilt I make. This will work out perfect for the quilt I just finished. Thanks again.
Love the pattern. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful time on retreat.
I've been looking for a great table runner pattern and I found it. Thanks for the pattern. Loved the tour.
Thank you so much for the chance at the give-away! And what a delight to read about Portland!
You are lucky to have a mother who can just churn out a splendid applique like that one! Beautiful.
Portland looks wonderful. I live in Schenectady, NY and we also have a wonderful rose garden in our city park.
I can smell the roses too....I was lucky enough to be there in '09! Your table runner is fabulous!
Portland is a unique and special place. Not sure I could take all the rain - but it does make more time for quilting!
Bits and Pieces is a fabulous new line...love it! Thank you for this fun contest.
OMG, I love this pattern, does it come with Mom to help with the applique?
Beautiful pattern and runner, would make a nice gift idea too. I hope you have a fun time at the retreat and take lots of photos to share with us, for when you get back.
Debbie
This is really interesting to meet of you and to know the history of where you are from. What a great idea and thank you for participating. I am from Sonora, CA and I am about 2 1/2 miles away from San Francisco. Sonora has become a big city. We now have more stoplights and by-passes. More and more people are moving here, either to retire or to just get away from the hectic traffic of the Bay Area. Thank you so much for giving all of us a chance to win those giveways. We all like fabric and we all want to make a new quilt.
Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I am so wanting to go to Portland to check out the stained glass factories and now I know some more places to visit. You used to take your kids to the parade when they were "lithe"?? Really? I love your runner - will have to make that for Christmas. Thanks for the chance to win!
I'm making a lot of table runners these days, and I really like your design. Thanks.
Lovely runner!! Thank you SEW much!!
Also thank you for a chance to win your wonderful give away! LOVE this fabric line!
Paulette
My sister lives in Portland and loves it!
Beautiful and interesting city. Love it! Thanks!
I'm hungry for waffles for some reason! Portland looks like a great place.
Thank you for the chance to win!
I love retreats! I usually go on 3-4 per year. It's a great way to revitalize myself, catch up on UFOs, and rebond with my quilting friends! Hope you enjoy!
Portland is one of the places on my Bucket List. Hope to get there one day soon.
Thank you for the giveaway! Those waffles look yummy!
Would love to visit Portland to discover how weird it truly is! GREAT PATTERN!! Thank you.
A sewing retreat sounds pretty great right now. Thanks for the wonderful pattern. I live north of Seattle and have family in your area.
Bits and Pieces looks like a great collection! I can't wait to get my hands on it. Already have a couple of projects in mind that would be perfect for it.
I must visit Portland. Love your outdoors festivities. I live outside of "Keep Austin Wierd".
I just love the tablerunner! I'm going to add that to my to do list. Thank you!
I must visit Portland. I live outside of "Keep Austin Wierd".
Love the table runner :) thanks for the great draw.
I must visit Portland. I live outside of "Keep Austin Wierd".
I have always heard beautiful things about Portland. Thanks for the giveaways!
Oh I love Portland, it is one of my favorite places.
I must visit Portland. I live close to "Keep Austin Wierd."
I must visit Portland. I live close to "Keep Austin Wierd."
I must visit Portland. I live outside of "Keep Austin Wierd."
I must visit Portland. I live near "Keep Austin Wierd."
We used to live an hour outside of Portland in the 70's and visited the Saturday market several times. Great experience. Glad to hear it's still going strong. Thanks for the giveaways. I love the table runner pattern.
Thanks for the tour of Portland. Love the table runner -- it's stunning!
Ah! As a kid we used to drive down to Portland from Vancouver BC for the Saturday Market!
Now my husband and I live in Chicago - and we miss the west....
Thanks for hosting the hop :)
Erin
mummyquilts@gmail.com
mummyquilts.blogspot.com
Portland sounds absolutely wonderful. It's on my list of places to visit.
Portland seems like a great place to visit, with much to see and do. Wish that one day I will be able to go.. Great pattern, thanks for sharing! Super giveaway, please add my name!
I need to visit Portland, but right now I need some of that gorgeous fabric. Your pattern for the tablerunner is fabulous as well. Kristy soardkg@fuse.net
What a beautiful project and beautiful town....jmh
I need a retreat!!! Portland sounds like a cool place to visit and live.
Your table runner is gooooood...fabric is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
I've been to Washington, but never Oregon. You've given me some great places to visit if we get the chance to go. Thank you for the pattern, love the block and love the runner!
I have got to try applique! Your block is beautiful!
Hi Kathy! We are so proud to have you in our guild! Love, Love, Love the design and can't wait to make it! Gee, now that I've told you that I'm making it...I have to do it soon! Joni Wright
I live in Washington and have been to Portland a few times, love it there!!
Gotta love any place with "weird" in its (unofficial) motto. :-)
The runner is lovely.
I am going to retreat at the end of October.. Can't wait! Hope you are having fun. Thank you for sharing a great pattern and some goodies.
Portland sounds like a fun town.The runner is wonderful,your mum did great job.Thanks for the chance to win one of your goodies!!
Kathy, that tablerunner is beautiful!, and that food looks good too!
I love visiting Portland!
From Walla Walla WA here sadly to dry for rodies and azaleas. But we grow great wine grapes!
Thank you for your giveway!
Thanks for sharing about P-town. I have been there several times and would say love McMenimans. We did make our way to VooDoo Doughnuts as well. I have not been to your blog and now I have to add it to my list. Thanks for the chance to win!!
You really made Portland sound like a place I need to visit. Love your fabric & the pattern. It's definitely one I will make.
Thanks for your tour of Portland. Would love to win the gorgeous fabric. Enjoy your retreat! Lana
The food looks yummy and I hope you are having a fun time at the retreat. Thank you for the chance to win some beautiful fabric!
Tami
tamiquilts at att dot net
Thank for the chance to win some lovely fabric. That table runner looks awesome!
Thanks for the tour of your city and for the giveaway.
Oh my! the roses and the waffles, how Yummy!! Love all of your fabrics and stitchery patterns. There are a couple in my "works in progress" boxes right now. Thanks for the chance to sew with even more!
Thanks for the info on Portland. I would like to visit your city, if only to smell the roses but that artisan fair sounds really interesting too.
Greetings from Omaha NE.
I absolutely love your table runner pattern! I've been looking for a design to make a gift for a special friend and you've answered my quest. Thank you!!!!
So fun to learn about your hometown! I have visited Portland and loved it!
We visit Portland and Eugene often--great part of our country! Thanks for the chance to win some beautiful fabric.
What a beautiful runner!! I love the applique! I've been wanting to visit Portland for quite awhile - thanks to your post I have more places to add to my list of things to do :0) Thanks for the chance to win some of your lovely fabric.
Retreats, a necessary item in life,creative girl time. I visited Portland 20 yeas ago, loved it.
I live in the land of Loons and Lakes, Northern Wisconsin.
Thanks for being part of the Moda Bake hop.
Waffles, roses, Saturday markets and quilting, what else could someone want? :-) Your table runner pattern in definitely on my to do list!!
Portland sounds like a wonderful place to visit. I have never been out to that part of the US, and would like to make a trip. Thanks for the chance to win
My mouth is watering for those waffles - YUM! Love that quilt block.
Tha waffles look yummy. Thank you for the table runner pattern.
Love your pattern, thanks for sharing. I'm really enjoying this blog hop.
I love quilting retreats, a great way to recharge our creative batteries! Thank you for sharing your city with us. I hope to visit the northwest someday.
I would love to visit Portland some day. Your table runner is quite lovely! Thanks for the give away.
Hope you had a great time at your retreat, I', going to one this weekend too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh what yummy rich fabric colors. B+P are quite lovely
I enjoyed your post and pictures of Portland. I've not been in that state (have visited nearby Wash)
thx for participating in the Moda blog hop - enjoy your day
Those waffles look yummy!
Thanks for the giveaway
I live in Western New York, known for Buffalo chicken wings at many great restaurants, also. Love the red showing on the fabric packs.
Portland is at the top of my list to visit. Thanks for the highlights and must 'sees'
A mother to do the applique.... priceless!
We live in Aldergrove BC Canada. It's only 5 minutes from the Washington US border. One of our favourite destinations is Portland. It's only a 5 hour drive for us. We love going to the saturday market. Thanks for the heads up on some eateries. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome goodies!!
I have ever been to Portland it looks beautiful. Thank you for the lovely pattern. Janita
Your town sounds lovely!
Wow - I love the applique with the candy block ! Hope I win !
Wow -- I love the applique with the candy block. Cannot wait to make it. Thanks ! Hope I win.
Portland sounds a great place!
Fabulous giveaway! Thanks1
ngsHndoEnjoyed your tour of Portland and love the pattern giveaway. Hope I win one of your charm squares.
OMG, I want to move to Portland! I love what you've highlighted! I hope you are enjoying your retreat.
I went to the Portland Saturday Market years ago and came home with a few goodies - it looks like it has grown since then. Thank you for the cute pattern.
Linda Kay
lksmith47@gmail.com
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I have always wanted to visit Portland - it sounds beautiful!
Wow, we are totally across country from each other...as I live in a small Maine town. Your area looks wonderful and wouldn't mind visiting sometime if the future allows.
I have a couple charm packs of your's that I have yet to use...they are just so pretty!! Certainly wouldn't mind another.
Portland sounds amazing, I would love to visit the area someday. Have fun at the retreat!
LOVE your work and Portland.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
MaryAnn J.
Eagle River, AK
Thanks for the great give away. I'll be in Portland next week for the quilt show at the Expo.
mariebeers4@gmail.com
Enjoy your retreat, it's aways fun to get away for a few days with fellow quilters. Portland is certainly a lovely city, and how wonderful to such a beautiful rose garden. Love your fabrics, thanks for a chance to win.
Thanks for the chance to win some beautiful fabric. SWarren
Now I want to visit Portland Oregon . Waterfront shops, antique shops. Those wings look very tasty.
Thanks for the gorgeous table topper, the fabric is just what I like.
Fabulous ideas on your table runner. Never would've thought of that. Guess that's why you design & "copy"! Thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us! :-)
Hi Kathy, thanks for the cute pattern and chance at some freebies!
I too am an artist who sews/quilts...had a look at your little paintings - really cute idea in the necklace frame.
Have fun and recharge at your retreat!
Love the tablerunner and your fabric. Thanks for the pattern and the giveaway!
Enjoyed my Portland visit. Would love to win some of your pretty fabric.
Thanks for the opportunity for your drawing. I love your work! Lizzie
Portland looks like a fun place to visit (and live)! Glad we don't have a Waffle Window here...hate to think what size I would be! Hope you had a wonderful time at the retreat!
Oh my... those waffles look divine!!! Portland looks like a wonderful place, I may have to add it to my travel bucket list!
The table runner is so pretty!
Thanks for the chance to win the fabric!
Love Oregon! Thank you for the prizes. :)
We love visiting Portland. We'll have to try to come when the art fair is open. Another favorite spot for me is the Japanese Garden, its spectacular! Thanks for the sweet giveaway. Enjoy your time at your quilting retreat!
I hope you are having a good time on your Retreat. Thanks for the contest, and love the quilt block.
Wow. Portland looks like a great place to visit. Maybe I can get there someday from here in Edmonton, AB Canada. Thank you for the chance to win.
Have a wonderful time at your retreat!!!
I LOVE that table runner. Thanks!!!
Beautiful fabric and nice hometown too. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Portland! Thank you for the pattern and the giveaway opportunity. :)
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