She says she's "benignly crazy" and her passion is crazy quilting. Longtime friend and fellow cq'er Cathy Kizerian (formerly Flox) has a popular blog, Cathy's Crazy by Design, that reflects her engaging personality and showcases her beautiful needlework. Cathy has announced the July 1, 2010, opening of her etsy shop where she is selling her hand-dyed "golden" lace, a highly sought after embellishment for crazy quilts. She promises handmade aprons, vintage laces, trims, and linens to come.

Help Cathy celebrate the opening of her new shop by visiting Crazy by Design where you can enter to win one of two wonderful giveaway items, the laces shown above and a collection of Parisian-themed treasures.