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Giveaway-The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt Coloring Book

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Giveaway-The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt Coloring Book

Leave a comment in today’s post by March 18, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun coloring book based on quilt blocks.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

“When quilting meets coloring, beautiful things happen!

The nostalgic beauty of Laurie Aaron Hird’s bestselling Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt series has been captured in this commemorative coloring book designed around time-honored blocks and inspired fabric motifs. Laurie’s traditional blocks, inspired by actual letters from 1920s and 30s farm wives, give quilters a glimpse into this country’s rural roots and commemorate the strength and hope of women of the Great Depression. These coloring pages depict many of the same beautiful blocks reinterpreted in line-art illustrations, creating coloring pages to delight quilt-lovers everywhere. Also included are 7 patchwork designs that capture the American quilting spirit. The perforated pages include highly detailed fabric designs to color, offering you the simple joy of creative expression.”

Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able to calm itself and focus on less. Coloring is used to help relax and calm anxiety and stress. Coloring keeps out mental health in check and allows us to develop of creative brain. We highly recommend Copic markers or Faber castell coloring pencils .

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Comments

  1. I would love to win this! I have the Farmer’s Wife 1930’s Sampler book and have started making blocks with 1930’s reproduction fabric – all paper pieced. Whew!

  2. I started coloring again at the age of 73! I would like to try my hand at coloring quilts, too. Thank you for this unique opportunity!

  6. I have been using coloring pages when working with a youth group and have come to enjoy coloring myself. I would love to color quilt patterns

  9. This is such a great meeting of 2 creative pastimes!! I would be over the moon to win this lovely book…thanks much for the great giveaway! Blessings to all. 🙂

  10. I’m so tickled that coloring books have become trendy. I remember when my son was a preschooler, some twenty years ago, I loved to sit and color with him. I even wrote to a cousin and expressed my delight, then felt foolish that I’d written that to her. Now I can come out of the closet!! This book looks especially delightful. And boy, after a frustrating struggle with taxes today, I need this.

  17. The perfect marriage…coloring pages and quilts. A book to be savor end. Thanks for offering this giveaway.

  19. I love the Farmer’s Wife sampler quilts. This would be a fun coloring book and would be great for planning quilt color schemes.

  26. I loved coloring even before it was popular for adults. This would be wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  27. I would love yo have this coloring book. What a way to relax but to color your favor hobby..quilting

  29. Looks like a fabulous coloring book! I’d share it with my Aunt Betty, who loves to color.

  32. I moved to a small farm in the UP last summer. We did raise two pigs and have chickens and ducks for eggs. There was alot of cleanup and garden prep so our garden was small. This year is going to be bigger and better. I also decorate cakes and cookies and sew when I have the time. I want to design our own barn quilt for the farm. Perhaps I’ll get some inspiration while coloring in the book.

  34. I surely would love to win this book. I have the companion book The 1930’s sampler Quilt Book and also the Farmer’s wife Pony Club Sampler Quilt. The coloring book would complete my collection.

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30 Brilliant Uses for Empty Pill Bottles You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

Creative and Practical Ways to Reuse Pill Bottles Around the Home

Let’s be honest—those little orange pill bottles multiply like rabbits in the back of the medicine cabinet. And if you’re anything like me, tossing them feels wasteful. They’re sturdy, compact, and practically begging to be reused. So rather than sending them to landfill purgatory, let’s put them to good use!

Here are 30 clever, crafty, and completely practical ways to reuse pill bottles—from home hacks to travel tips and even a few creative craft ideas your grandkids will love.

Home Organization Hacks

  1. Spare change stash
     Pop it in your car’s cup holder, and you’ll never be caught short for a parking meter again.
  2. Emergency sewing kit
     A couple of needles, thread, tiny scissors, and a spare button fit perfectly.
  3. Tiny hardware holder
     Nails, screws, washers—no more rummaging through random tins in the garage.
  4. Safety pin storage
     Stop chasing scattered pins in the bottom of your junk drawer.
  5. Toothpick travel case
     Because no one wants loose toothpicks rolling around in their handbag.
  6. Matches + striking strip
     Glue a match striker to the lid and toss it in your camping kit.
  7. Mini first-aid kit
     Band-aids, alcohol wipes, and a few painkillers—all in one waterproof spot.
  8. USB or SD card holder
     Label the lid and keep your data safe and dry.

Craft & DIY Ideas

  1. Bead storage
     Perfect for sorting small amounts by color or type.
  2. Glitter containment
     Finally, a way to store glitter without it taking over your whole craft drawer.
  3. DIY travel paint pots
     A little dab of acrylic in each bottle = no mess on the go.
  4. Mini crayon case
     Snap a few crayons in half and toss them in for road trip fun.
  5. Yarn needle case
     Stop losing your large eye needles in the couch cushions!
  6. Button collector
     Keep vintage buttons or those extras from clothing tags neatly sorted.
  7. DIY air freshener
     Punch holes in the lid, fill with baking soda and essential oils, and tuck into smelly corners.

Gardening & Outdoors

  1. Seed storage
     Keep heirloom seeds labeled and moisture-free between seasons.
  2. DIY watering scoop
     Cut the bottom off and use it to water seedlings gently.
  3. Slug bait traps
     Fill with beer, bury level with soil. Say goodbye to slug-munched lettuce.
  4. Travel spice holder
     Take your garden herbs camping with labeled, sealed bottles.

Travel & Purse Essentials

  1. Earbud holder
     No more tangled cords in the bottom of your handbag.
  2. Travel pill sorter
     Instead of dragging the whole cabinet, portion out what you need.
  3. Hair ties and bobby pins
     A small bottle keeps these sneaky little things together.
  4. Lotion or sunscreen decanter
     Much cheaper (and smaller) than travel bottles from the store.
  5. Jewelry protection
     Pop your rings or earrings in a cotton-padded bottle while swimming or traveling.
  6. Breath mint container
     No more rattling Tic Tac boxes—just sleek and quiet.

Kids, Pets, & Emergency Prep

  1. Pet treats
     Handy for walks or training sessions. Clip to your keychain or leash.
  2. DIY “I’m bored” game pieces
     Write fun challenges on slips of paper and store them for school holidays.
  3. Mini flashlight storage
     Tuck in a tiny torch and a few batteries—great for glove compartments or emergency kits.
  4. Tooth fairy bank
     My kids used to leave the tooth and the bottle under the pillow. Easier for the fairy to find!
  5. Message in a bottle
     Classic beach day fun. Bonus points for sealing it with wax.

A Quick Safety Note

If you’re using old prescription bottles, make sure to remove or cover the label completely—personal info should stay your business. And give each bottle a good wash before repurposing.

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding new life for old things. It’s frugal, clever, and let’s be honest—there’s a certain joy in telling someone, “Oh this? It’s just a pill bottle I upcycled.”

Have you found a genius way to reuse pill bottles? Share it in the comments or tag us @CraftGossip on Pinterest or Facebook—we’d love to see your ideas!