Do You Like Puzzles?

Are you feeling lucky? Well, maybe this post is for you. But first . . . .

Remember last night's pile of charm squares? Tonight's pile has grown. I've cut 1,050 squares altogether. Maybe I should have cut more, but with considerable weight behind the effort, I was able to finally close the Thimbleberries scrap drawer and that brought this task to a close. I gotta tell you it was kind of like when people sit on their luggage to close it; you know what I mean?

So that's done for now. Of course, we all know scraps breed and grow when they're left unsupervised, so it's just a matter of time before they'll be popping right out of that drawer again. In the meantime, my floor where the scrap pile USED to be:

Yes, there's still a lot of cleaning that needs to be done, trash to be dumped, and a little more rearranging, but the end is in sight. Hallelujah!

So I thought we'd celebrate a little. I thought I'd have a little giveaway. Are giveaways getting a little old and boring around here? I know I'm starting to feel a little like a gardener with too many zucchini in August. But I hope you're still enjoying the chance of winning something. However, tonight's giveaway might take a special person. It's not for everyone. The winner will need to have some patience.

Back when I taught one of my first classes--my Spring! wallhanging pattern--I made up blocks to demonstate to the class how everything was supposed to go together. I came across the class blocks and, not wanting to make a second wallhanging, I nearly threw them out, but then I stopped myself with the thought that maybe one of you would enjoy putting the puzzle together.

The problem is that I can't swear all the pieces are there, although they SHOULD be because the bag's been in my "projects to be finished" drawer since the class.

My demo version used a variety of pastel shades for the tulips and bright green stems and leaves. Along with these block pieces, the winner will receive my pattern so he/she can figure out where each piece belongs. It will also help if the winner has a design wall or something similar to lay out the pieces.

What's here doesn't include the fabric/pieces for the rabbit or the words--it's just the pieces for the background tulips although there is green fabric for the appliqued leaves. I also didn't store any additional background fabric with the package so the winner may need to be a little creative.

What do you think? Are you up for a challenge? If so, please leave me a comment telling me you want to be entered. I'll pick a winner tomorrow night--assuming there's more than one intrepid quilter out there willing to give it a try--and announce the winner on Thursday's post.

Good luck!