How to get a box of quilty goodies and do good

by Nicole

When my June Stash Builder Box arrived, I knew it would be filled with lots of quilty goodies. I was not disappointed.

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Inside the box, I found 3 fat quarters from the Glint Collection by Cloud 9, a quilt pattern by Lillyella, a block of the month pattern, Aurifil thread, True Grips – non-slip adhesive rings for acrylic rulers, bobbin buddies, a cute Stash Builder Box pin, a coupon code to Sevenly, and a pencil. There was also a little card of inspiration, which reads, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.”

I think the pencil is my favorite. It has a reminder that I’ve needed on many an occasion!

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In addition to all these quilty goodies, it feels good to know that the proceeds from each box benefit children in need. This month’s box benefits foster care children served through the My Stuff Bags Foundation.

Related: An easy way to get sewing goodies and support a cause + A Giveaway!

I couldn’t wait to get started making something with the fabrics.

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I’ve been in need of a new table runner and so I used the block of the month pattern – Indian Hatchet – to make blocks with an off-white center. I added a bit of aqua, yellow, gray and pink fabrics from my stash.

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I wanted to play a bit with the block so I deconstructed the block into its four main sections and rearranged them to make an X and O design.

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For the quilting, I went with straight lines.

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I had a little fun with improv on the back. This way I can flip the runner for a whole new look.

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I’m thrilled with how my table runner came out. The first thing my daughter said when she saw the finished runner was, “Oh, that’s so pretty!” Bless her heart, she knows how to make her mama feel all warm and fuzzy!

Would you like a chance to win a box of quilty goodies? Amanda from Stash Builder Box is sponsoring a free box for one lucky Mama Love Quilts reader.

You’ve got 4 chances to win:

  1. Leave me a comment answering this question: Imagine you are opening a Stash Builder Box, what would you hope would be inside? (one entry)
  2. Follow my blog (via Bloglovin, Google Friend Connect, email, RSS, etc.) and let me know in a comment. If you’re already a follower, leave me a comment letting me know (one entry).
  3. Follow me on Instagram (@mamalovequilts) and leave me a comment letting me know. If you already follow me on Instagram, leave a comment letting me know (one entry).
  4. Like me (@mamalovequilts) on Facebook or follow me on Twitter or Ello and leave me a comment letting me know. If you have already liked me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter or Ello, let me know in a comment (one entry).
The giveaway will stay open until Wednesday, June 15, at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents. I will let Random.org pick the winner.
As a bonus, Amanda is also offering a discount of $3 for your first box. Use the code: MAMALOVEQUILTS.  
There’s still time to get June’s box. Sign up by June 14th at 9 p.m. MST!
Nicole Neblett signoff Modern Quilting blog
The giveaway is closed.

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153 comments

Tori Priest June 13, 2016 - 11:19 am

Following on instagram @british_farm_wife_in_training and on Facebook!

Opening a stash builder box I would hope to find pretty fabric and a pencil with a quirky sewing saying!! Love that idea 🙂

Neysa June 13, 2016 - 11:20 am

I’d love to see mini charm packs and epp templates if I was opening a stash builder box!

jessica June 13, 2016 - 11:23 am

I follow you on ig!

jess June 13, 2016 - 11:26 am

Id love to see some blenders from cotton and steel or some anna maria prints.

jess June 13, 2016 - 11:27 am

Id love some cotton and steel blenders in there!

Kathy E. June 13, 2016 - 11:28 am

If I were to receive my own Stash Builder package, I’d like to find some gorgeous fabrics, a fun quilting template, and a matching spool of great thread! I really like what you did with your fabric making an X and O design, Nicole!

Kathy E. June 13, 2016 - 11:28 am

I follow your blog on Bloglovin’!

Kathy E. June 13, 2016 - 11:30 am

I am one of your IG followers too! (Sounds like I’m a stalker!)

Elise June 13, 2016 - 11:31 am

I would love to see some fun seasonal colored thread, but more pencils with fun sewing sayings would be great too! That pencil literally is the BEST!

Elise June 13, 2016 - 11:32 am

I follow via Bloglovin’ – Elise Burkhead

Elise June 13, 2016 - 11:32 am

I follow via Instagram – @EliseBurkhead

Elise June 13, 2016 - 11:33 am

I liked you on Facebook 🙂 (Elise Rabatin Burkhead)

Quilting Tangent June 13, 2016 - 11:41 am

Wonderful Fabric!

Quilting Tangent June 13, 2016 - 11:42 am

Following on Bloglovin’.

Michele T June 13, 2016 - 11:44 am

Beautiful fabric!!!

Michele T June 13, 2016 - 11:45 am

I follow via email and Bloglovin.

Michele T June 13, 2016 - 11:46 am

I follow you via IG (@winkowl)

Michele T June 13, 2016 - 11:48 am

I follow you on FB

Sharon June 13, 2016 - 11:51 am

I would love to find fabric and some cool notions I’ve been coveting!

bobbi dougherty June 13, 2016 - 11:52 am

fabric, fabric, fabric!

Sharon June 13, 2016 - 11:52 am

I’m following you on IG

bobbi dougherty June 13, 2016 - 11:52 am

I follow you via Email!

bobbi dougherty June 13, 2016 - 11:53 am

I follow you on Instagram

Sh June 13, 2016 - 11:54 am

I’m following you through Blogger.com

bobbi dougherty June 13, 2016 - 11:54 am

I like you on FB. Don’t do twitter and don’t even know what “ello” is! lolol

sharon June 13, 2016 - 11:55 am

I’m now following through Twitter too!

Sharon June 13, 2016 - 11:56 am

I’m now following you on Twitter too!

Mary D June 13, 2016 - 12:06 pm

Along with some beautiful fabric precuts, I would love to see quilting notions such as titanium (or other) machine needles, rotary cutting blades, wonderful thread in beautiful colors and different weights, rulers (such as Bloc-Loc), a pair of those beautiful snipping scissors, quilt marking pens, Wonder Clips in different colors, beaded stilettos, sewing themed flash drives, self threading hand needles, small bottles of Best Press. Since I rarely use quilt patterns, that would be the least thing that I would want in my box unless it is the latest popular got to have patter.

Mary D June 13, 2016 - 12:08 pm

I follow your blog via Bloglovin. Thanks to you and your sponsor for a chance to win.

Rosemary Bolton June 13, 2016 - 12:14 pm

I love what you have there. How sweet. I do need some lighter blending fabrics of cooler tones.
Thank you dear Nicole for having this super cool give away

Rosemary Bolton June 13, 2016 - 12:18 pm

I follow you on instagram and wordpress email

Rosemary Bolton June 13, 2016 - 12:20 pm

I follow you on instagram and my name there is @razzleberryrose

Rosemary Bolton June 13, 2016 - 12:21 pm

Yes indeed, I love you on FB

Brandy June 13, 2016 - 12:42 pm

I would love to find some pretty fabrics and thread, bias tape maker, fun patterns, cute little scissors.

Brandy June 13, 2016 - 12:43 pm

I follow you on instagram

Brandy June 13, 2016 - 12:43 pm

I follow you on Twitter

Erinn Nordeman June 13, 2016 - 12:46 pm

I would love to see one of those thread cutter rings 🙂 and some gorgeous fabric to get my creative juices flowing.

LINDA June 13, 2016 - 12:55 pm

HAPPY TO FOLLOW YOU ON BLOG LOVIN;!

LINDA June 13, 2016 - 12:56 pm

LIKE ON FB !
(facebook.com/linda.douglas.35 )

LINDA June 13, 2016 - 12:58 pm

HI, maybe Machine Needles, Templates, Precuts !
Thank You for your Inspiration+Giveaway!

karen June 13, 2016 - 1:06 pm

I’d love to open the box and see some fabric that I’ve never seen before–love surprises! And I’m with your daughter–your tablerunner is SOO pretty 🙂

karen June 13, 2016 - 1:07 pm

Nicole, I happily follow you via email!

zizzybob June 13, 2016 - 1:10 pm

If I won a stashbuilder box, I would want fabric, fabric and more fabric (My name is Barbara and I am a fabricholic).
I’m following on Twitter and I’m following on Instagram. I am headed over to Bloglovin to sign up there and feedly on my Ipad.
Thanks……………………..

andrea June 13, 2016 - 1:15 pm

I’d love some rulers and mini charms!

andrea June 13, 2016 - 1:15 pm

I follow on Bloglovin

Laura June 13, 2016 - 1:23 pm

I follow on feedly.

Laura June 13, 2016 - 1:23 pm

Mostly I’d love to find fabric in the box. Other stuff is great too though.

Laura June 13, 2016 - 1:24 pm

I follow you on instagram.

Lea June 13, 2016 - 1:29 pm

Your quilts are gorgeous and so is your quilting!! Love them both. I make mostly children’s quilts and your X and O quilt would be sweet for a child’s quilt.

As for what I would like in the box? I confess to looking at what Mary D wrote and that’s right up my alley. Fabric of course, rotary cutter blades, thread and yes to those cute little scissors. I lost my cute little scissors in a move. I prefer to do my own thing when making quilts so I wouldn’t desire a pattern. Often times when I’m working on a quilt it takes on it’s own direction. It’s not unusual for me to change my mind along the way (sometimes several times) and the quilt could end up differently than the original thought.

Jenny June 13, 2016 - 1:31 pm

fabric is the most important part! 🙂 thanks!

Jenny June 13, 2016 - 1:31 pm

I follow your blog in Feedly, thanks!

Jenny June 13, 2016 - 1:32 pm

I follow you on IG!

Meghan N June 13, 2016 - 1:37 pm

Any kind of “gadget” that makes sewing easier!

Meghan N June 13, 2016 - 1:39 pm

Following on instagram @runnisky

Meghan N June 13, 2016 - 1:42 pm

Following on twitter too. @runnisky

shelly b June 13, 2016 - 1:52 pm

I follow your blog.

Kathleen June 13, 2016 - 1:52 pm

I’d like to find some fancy sewing needles and a sashiko project. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
kakingsbury at verizon dot net

Kathleen June 13, 2016 - 1:53 pm

I follow you via email blog post notification. Thank you!
kakingsbury at verizon dot net

shelly b June 13, 2016 - 1:54 pm

I follow you on FB!

shelly b June 13, 2016 - 1:58 pm

I was thrilled to see one of your quilts in January at the Road To California quilt show!

Kate June 13, 2016 - 2:00 pm

Low-volume prints!

Kate June 13, 2016 - 2:01 pm

I follow you with RSS.

Brenda Hulsey June 13, 2016 - 2:02 pm

I just ordered my first box and lol! I forgot to use the discount! Oh well, it’s all for a good cause!

Brenda Hulsey June 13, 2016 - 2:03 pm

When I receive my first box I hope to find some good patterns! Always on the lookout for them!

Brenda Hulsey June 13, 2016 - 2:04 pm

I receive your emails.

Brenda Hulsey June 13, 2016 - 2:06 pm

I already like your facebook page!

Kate June 13, 2016 - 2:09 pm

I follow you on Ello.

Kate June 13, 2016 - 2:10 pm

I follow you on Instagram.

Brenda June 13, 2016 - 2:55 pm

I follow you on Instagram.

Brenda June 13, 2016 - 2:57 pm

In a box I would love to get sneak peaks at fabrics or other goodies that haven’t been released yet. Also, I like the idea of those quirky little things that ONLY those who get the box can obtain.

Brenda June 13, 2016 - 2:57 pm

I already like you on Facebook.

Brenda June 13, 2016 - 2:59 pm

I get your blog e-mailed to me.

Brenda June 13, 2016 - 3:00 pm

Fifth comment: not entry. Just want to emphasize that those who can’t afford to subscribe to the box can still sign up to make quilt tops or take some other role in making quilts for children. I got fabric to make my first quilt top last week.

Nancy A June 13, 2016 - 3:07 pm

I’d like to see charm packs and great modern patterns.

Nancy A June 13, 2016 - 3:07 pm

I follow you on Bloglovin.

Anita June 13, 2016 - 3:11 pm

I would like to see charm packs of new, modern collections, and lots of other goodies!

Anita June 13, 2016 - 3:14 pm

I signed up to receive your emails.

Anita June 13, 2016 - 3:17 pm

I follow you on Instagram, @notqnot .

Mara June 13, 2016 - 3:23 pm

A fun new ruler and Aurifil Thread.

Claire Ross June 13, 2016 - 3:40 pm

I follow you on twitter x

Claire Ross June 13, 2016 - 3:41 pm

I follow you on IG x ( bluebellbun )

Claire Ross June 13, 2016 - 3:43 pm

I follow via blog lovin x

Claire Ross June 13, 2016 - 3:44 pm

I am due our first baby in Dec so I would love to see some pastel fabrics I could use for a bay quilt. As a fairly new quilter a simple pattern would be appreciated also x

Debby June 13, 2016 - 4:02 pm

I love finding fabric, rulers, thread, and all the quirky quilty things.

Debby June 13, 2016 - 4:04 pm

I follow you on instagram as determined_debby.

Shayna June 13, 2016 - 4:11 pm

I’d love a super sharp seam ripper with a skinny little point!

Shayna June 13, 2016 - 4:11 pm

I’m a blog subscriber

Shayna June 13, 2016 - 4:12 pm

I follow you on Instagram @knitsmcgee

Lee June 13, 2016 - 4:30 pm

I would love to see a charm pack and thread!

Lee June 13, 2016 - 4:35 pm

I am a follower w/ bloglovn! Your daughter is right – it is a very pretty table runner!

carol n June 13, 2016 - 5:05 pm

I follow your Blog

carol n June 13, 2016 - 5:06 pm

I follow on IG (_bosissy)

carol n June 13, 2016 - 5:07 pm

I would like to see Aurifil thread, and some fat quarters!
Thanks

Beth June 13, 2016 - 5:11 pm

Pretty fabric, aurifil thread, fun rulers

Beth June 13, 2016 - 5:12 pm

I follow you by email

Marilyn June 13, 2016 - 5:21 pm

I would like to see marking tools and bright fabrics. Great job on the table runner.

Marilyn June 13, 2016 - 5:22 pm

I follow you on Bloglovin.

Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge June 13, 2016 - 6:48 pm

I would so love to win a Stash Builder Box, especially since subscribing at this time is cost prohibitive for me. What would I love to find inside? Perhaps some low volume for a new project I have in mind, or a quilting tool I’ve never seen that solves all my quilty problems! Thanks for the opportunity!

Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge June 13, 2016 - 6:50 pm

And I follow you on Bloglovin’ I’d follow you on Instagram too, but I’m trying to keep my social media streamlined!

Summer June 13, 2016 - 7:01 pm

Pretty fabric and Aurifil thread would be at the top of my list!

Becca June 13, 2016 - 7:45 pm

I think I’d want more generic things that would please a greater audience. In some of these different subscription boxes, I’ve seen patterns I would NEVER want to sew because they’re too cutesy. I think it needs to appeal to a much wider audience, or they need to really establish a style. Likewise, I think the fabrics included should be more generic–good basics that go with lots of styles. It makes me nervous to subscribe because I would feel like it was a waste of money if I got a pile of fabric and a pattern I would never ever want. Specialty rulers or notions that are really helpful that people might not know about would be cool, especially if they went with the pattern.

Becca June 13, 2016 - 7:46 pm

I follow your blog via Feedly.

Becca June 13, 2016 - 7:47 pm

I follow you on IG

Vicki H June 13, 2016 - 7:53 pm

Mini charm pack and notions.

Vicki H June 13, 2016 - 7:54 pm

Happily following with GFC.

Vicki H June 13, 2016 - 7:55 pm

Already like you on FB.

Sandy K June 13, 2016 - 7:56 pm

I love surprises, the box would be so much fun. I would love any new gadget and fabric.

HeatherK June 13, 2016 - 9:09 pm

I follow the blog via Feedly. Thanks!

HeatherK June 13, 2016 - 9:11 pm

I’d love to see fabric or a fun new ruler to play with =)

Pam June 13, 2016 - 9:22 pm

Your table runner is gorgeous! If I opened a Stash Builder box, I would love to find some fun embellishments! Thanks for the great giveaway.

Pam June 13, 2016 - 9:24 pm

I’m already a follower on Bloglovin. Thanks for all the inspiration!

Pam June 13, 2016 - 9:25 pm

I already follow you on Instagram. Thanks for the eye candy!

Pam June 13, 2016 - 9:27 pm

I like you on Facebook. Thanks again Nicole!

Carol g June 13, 2016 - 9:30 pm

Always wishing to see Denyse Schmidt! Love the table runner, Nicole. I have the Dresden on my table right now!

GerryART June 13, 2016 - 9:43 pm

This is a generous Giveaway ! ! !
I would love to find anything anywhere close to the gorgeousness of your Box.

GerryART June 13, 2016 - 9:44 pm

I already follow your blog via email ! ! !

GerryART June 13, 2016 - 9:45 pm

Am a Follower on IG ! ! !

GerryART June 13, 2016 - 9:46 pm

I’ve ‘Liked’ you on FB! ! !

Melissa June 13, 2016 - 9:51 pm

Would love to see some patterns!

Melissa June 13, 2016 - 9:53 pm

I follow you on FB as Melissa Hudak Quinn

Sarah J June 13, 2016 - 10:19 pm

I love surprises so just opening it would be fun! The fact that it might have a new fun ruler or template with a pattern would be lovely!

Sarah J June 13, 2016 - 10:20 pm

I follow you on Ello (@sarahjasinski)

Sarah J June 13, 2016 - 10:21 pm

Following you on instagram (@sarahbjasinski)!

Ruth June 13, 2016 - 10:52 pm

1. I’d love to see some new fabric and nifty sewing tools.
2. I’ve subscribed to your blog.
3. I’m following you on Instagram.
4. I liked you on Facebook.

Diane M June 14, 2016 - 12:00 am

What a great table runner. I love your creations! If I got a stash box, I’d love to find a small ruler or snips or other cute notions. Thread and fabric are always nice!

Diane June 14, 2016 - 12:01 am

I follow you on Instagram.

Diane M June 14, 2016 - 12:01 am

I follow your blog via Feedly.

Lori Morton June 14, 2016 - 12:24 am

Oooooh I would just be thrilled to find pretty fabrics, maybe a template or threads! How Exciting to get a Box of Surprises!!

Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way too! 🙂

Lori Morton June 14, 2016 - 12:26 am

I already follow you thru Email, Bloglovin, & Pinterest too! 🙂

Chris June 14, 2016 - 1:51 am

I like to see a pattern, some sort of fabric and a template.

Chris June 14, 2016 - 1:51 am

I follow you on FB and BL

Michele June 14, 2016 - 7:53 am

Fun fabric!

Michele June 14, 2016 - 7:53 am

I follow your blog by email

Michele June 14, 2016 - 7:55 am

I follow you on instagram

Felicia Few June 14, 2016 - 9:44 am

I am following you on Facebook.

Vicki June 14, 2016 - 11:03 am

I would love some Tula Pink fabric, some wonder clips, and some best press. Thanks for the great giveaway! vickise at gmail dot com

Vicki June 14, 2016 - 11:04 am

I follow you via email. Thanks again! vickise at gmail dot com

Vicki June 14, 2016 - 11:09 am

I follow you on Instagram. vickiseals Thanks again! vickise at gmail dot com

Rebecca H June 14, 2016 - 12:07 pm

It would be fun to open the box with some new fabrics, some new notions, just any surprise would be fun. Thanks for the chance to win one, wow….

Rina June 14, 2016 - 6:23 pm

I would love to see some fabric, needles, binding clips, new patterns, just little things that you never think to get until you need them.

Rina June 14, 2016 - 6:30 pm

I follow you via Blogger.

Rina June 14, 2016 - 6:32 pm

I already follow you on Instagram – Rina Mason/Chanzy01

Lisa Marie June 14, 2016 - 6:33 pm

Beautiful fabric is always on the top of my list. I’ve also been wishing for a Bloc Loc ruler, that would be a great thing to find in a surprise box! Your daughter is right, the table runner is definitely beautiful.

Rina June 14, 2016 - 6:34 pm

I already follow you on Facebook.

Allison C June 14, 2016 - 10:00 pm

Would love some C+S or LH

Allison C June 14, 2016 - 10:01 pm

I follow u via Feedly

Cecilia June 14, 2016 - 10:49 pm

I would love to see some Sweetwater fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.

Cecilia June 14, 2016 - 10:50 pm

I follow you via email.

Cecilia June 14, 2016 - 10:51 pm

And I like your Facebook page.

Barbara Bailey June 14, 2016 - 11:30 pm

I follow you on Blog Lovin’.

Barbara Bailey June 14, 2016 - 11:31 pm

Would love to find any lovely fabric and RULERS!

Barbara Bailey June 14, 2016 - 11:33 pm

I already like you on Face Book!

Amy Cavanagh June 17, 2016 - 5:16 am

I would love to see a Layer Cake and maybe some candy exclusive to your country!

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