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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Give Away

The Giveaway is now closed!

Carla over at Lollyquiltz is celebrating her 1 year anniversary! Carla has made some really gorgeous quilts that are very inspiring. Her hexies have once again made me want to get back to mine.....so many projects and not enough time!



In Carla's honor, I am giving away a jelly roll of Swanky by Moda. If you would like to win this, here is what you do......

1. Leave me a comment on what you like to see in a blog.


2. Become a follower.

Carla's hexies
 3. Hop on over to wish Carla a Happy Anniversary!

4. In order to win I must have your email!

I will be picking a winner on Saturday evening. Good Luck!!

Kelly
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112 comments:

  1. EmmaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    WEhat a lovely giveaway; Swanky is gorgeous! I loev to see lots of quilts, quilting and progress photos in blogs.

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  2. BrendaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I like good photos of great quilts, which is exactly what you have. thanks for the chance to win.

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  3. BrendaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I'm a new follower. thanks!

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  4. KarenMarch 17, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I'm a new follower, thank you :o)

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  5. Vic H.March 17, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I love photos as well! Bright colors and inspirational designs are always a winner...Thanks for chance to win!
    ps. I love the Scrabble tiles for your blog header. Cute idea!

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  6. KarenMarch 17, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I love to see the process of the quilts coming together, I'm a beginner so it really helps me.

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  7. LisaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love great photos of quilts too, and the process of how they are created. I'm a visual girl.

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  8. LisaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I'm a new follower too.

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  9. KarenMarch 17, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I'm already a follower of Carla at Lollyquiltz, and have wished her a happy bloggiversary :o)

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  10. Leslie's Itchin to be StitchinMarch 17, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway. I like blogs that show great pictures of their finished projects. I'm following your beautiful blog

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  11. B.March 17, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    What a great giveaway! What I like to see most in a blog is photos of course, they tell a story so well. I also like variety, quilting, baking, life, messes!

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  12. Michele TMarch 17, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    This is very sweet and Swanky is a gorgeous line that I would love to win!! Thanks for your generosity!!

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  13. Michele TMarch 17, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I am a new follower and look forward to future posts... I love what I see already!!

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  14. Robin's BobbinMarch 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Your quilts are amazing and your machine quilting inspiring. Looking forward to seeing more....

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  15. KarenMarch 17, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Your blog is fun! Carla has become a good blogland friend to me. Thanks for the giveaway - this looks wonderful!

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  16. KarenMarch 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    And now I'm a follower - keep up the good work :).

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  17. MeriMarch 17, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I'm following you now (Carla sent me!) Thanks for a chance to win some Swanky...it's fab!
    I love to see how other people interpret a pattern and I always love tutorials.

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  18. MeriMarch 17, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    OOps! I'm a follower...
    meri_drake@yahoo.com

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  19. Kelly IreneMarch 17, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I love the Chez Moi fabrics :) I'm a big fan of photos in blog posts. I like to read what people are up to, but it really helps to have the visual effect.
    My email is in the reply :) Thanks for the chance to win the jelly roll and helping Carla celebrate!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Kelly
    I have some hexes that I go back to every so often. And, I'd love to win the jelly roll.
    Debbi Fair

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  21. AnitaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I really like to see projects thats inspire me and for me that it is color. I'm new to your blog and can't wait to check it out.

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  22. stitchinpennyMarch 17, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I like to see things people have made. with lots of pictures. I also like to know the blogger has imagination and artistic ability as shown in your hrader. I also like an occasional new idea or tutoroal. The tutorial is not necessary, but a fun spin on a square or quilt design that I can use and expand on is always greatly appreciated.

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  23. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Dropped in on your blog for the first time today. Bookmarked it right away. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  24. GigiQuiltsMarch 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I am a follower and I love to see your fresh new ideas and your creative talents!!

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  25. bethMarch 17, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    What a fun giveaway. I like to see quilts on blogs. I'm already a follower.

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  26. Mary Welsh HubbardMarch 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I'm already a follower of you and of Carla. This is an awesome giveaway! Like to see lots and lots of photos.

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  27. NanabananaMarch 17, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I just became a follower of yours and I have been a follower of Carla's for a while. Can't wait to "meet" you through your blog!

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  28. AnnaMarch 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I like to see quilts and tutorials with good pictures.

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  29. AnnaMarch 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I'm a follower.Thanks for a chance to win

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  30. FlourishingPalmsMarch 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    You've already got what I like to see... colorful quilts and creativity! Your blog header is darling. I can see why Carla follows your blog.

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  31. FlourishingPalmsMarch 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I've become a follower. I'd subscribe to your blog too, but I don't see an RSS Feed Atom button for being able to do that. In any case, thanks for the lovely giveaway and the chance to win.

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  32. AmyMarch 17, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I am a follower,and I love seeing quilts come together.

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  33. ScrappyStuffMarch 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    thanks for sharing ~ I am new to your blog via Carla's and am loving what i am seeing so far - i have a pile of handwork that thus far i am inspired to get back to! ...
    I will be checking back!

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  34. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    SWEET GIVEAWAY-LOVE SWANKY!
    BLOGS NEED LOTS OF PHOTOS!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  35. SarahZMarch 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    It is so fun to find new, fun blogs! Thank you for offering this giveaway with Lollyquiltz! I also love beautiful in-progress pictures, I would also love to also see work space pictures...feed my envy so to speak :) Fabric and fabric shop finds are fun too. The individual creativity that shines through is what makes so many blogs so much fun!

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  36. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    HAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU!
    THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  37. ConnieMarch 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I found you through Carla and am now a follower, too. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  38. MarleneMarch 17, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Came over via Carla,who I have 'followed' for some time. Glad I did.
    I love to see photos on blogs -for admiration and inspiration.
    Thanks for the chance to enter.

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  39. MarleneMarch 17, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    A new follower as well.

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  40. I Quilt for FunMarch 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love this ..... I get inspired by pix of quilts and blocks and tools and gadgets and I especially love helpful hints.....

    Thanks

    Jan at iquiltforfun.blogspot.com

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  41. DorisMarch 17, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I am loving your hexagons. I came by way of Carla's blog...

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  42. GillMarch 17, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    What a great giveaway!
    I like a good mix of pictures,tutorials etc ..... and giveaways of course!!!

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  43. GillMarch 17, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I'm a new follower!

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  44. antique quilterMarch 17, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    well how fun would that be!
    I just happened to buy some hexagon paper piecing templates at the show yesterday!
    yes I became a follower!!!!
    Kathie

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  45. SharonMarch 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Carla sent me over and I'm so glad! I really like tutorials on quilt blogs. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  46. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Love the pictures! Inspiring!

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  47. Live a Colorful LifeMarch 17, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Oh, your quilts are so pretty!

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  48. Live a Colorful LifeMarch 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I'm a new follower, and I'm adding you to my blogroll, too.
    P.S. Your header rocks!

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  49. Marcia W.March 17, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I am a new follower than have read your blog for a while.

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  50. Marcia W.March 17, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Things I like to see on a blog besides giveaways are quilt related: photos of quilts, tutorials for quilts, process photos of making quilts, and most anything quilty. Thanks for the opportunity to enter for the lovely Swanky giveaway. I know just what I can use it for should I win.

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  51. Marcia W.March 17, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I enjoyed my visit to Lollyquiltz and her green i-spy quilt to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and her anniversary. Thanks for the special giveaway.

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  52. SharonMarch 17, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Ooo, I'd love to win that jelly roll!

    What I like in a blog is lots of quilt pictures and in-progress photos and thoughts. I'm fascinated with the process and how other quilters go about making a quilt and what they're thinking. I think you're doing a great job with your blog, by the way.

    I'm already a follower!

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  53. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I like seeing inspiring projects & lots of color!

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  54. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I'm a new follower too!

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  55. LauraMarch 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I love lots of photos of yummy fabric and stuff made from yummy fabric. I love scrap quilts and quilt a longs. I like to read about process and how people resolve problems as they occur in sewing.

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  56. LauraMarch 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I am a follower! Great fabric! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  57. LauraMarch 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I just became a follower. I like pictures, links to other blogs, quilt patterns and tutorials.

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  58. LauraMarch 17, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I wished Carla a Happy Anniversary (I follow her, too!)

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  59. Nancy H.March 17, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I like to see step by step photos of your projects. I like tips about the tools and tricks that work for you, I like seeing your field trips, and I like hearing about your family. I think you are doing a great job with your blog and everyday I look forward to seeing what you are up to.
    Of course, I like giveaways - you are so generous. Thanks.
    humnan444@verizon.net

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  60. TJM wanna be quilt artistMarch 17, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love to see photos of others quilts or ideas, directives.
    I am new follower, thanks for chance to win.

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  61. VickiMarch 17, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I like to see projects in progress and a little bit of your nonsewing life in there too. thanks for the giveaway!

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  62. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    I love to see pictures of works in progress. So many quilters get hung up on only showing things that are finished. If I only did that, I'd rarely blog. The fun is in the journey, so let's document that, too!

    Cute blog!

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  63. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I'm about to start following you...

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  64. bingo~bonnieMarch 18, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    How awesome for you to sponsor a giveaway in honor of Carla's Blogaversary!!!

    I'm new - but have added you to my Google Reader now and lookin forward to reading your posts. I always enjoy posts that show tutorials and tips. I've learned so much from quilting bloggers :)

    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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  65. Kristy March 18, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    What a great giveaway! I love to see bits of every day life and what quilty goodness is going on in your neck of the world when reading blogs.

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  66. Kristy March 18, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I'm already a follower.

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  67. Kristy March 18, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    I wished Carla a happy anniversary too!

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  68. JanetMarch 18, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    That is a great giveaway, I've been to visit Carla and congratulated her. I'm already a follower. I really love your blog, the process, the projects and the photos, the three p's.

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  69. HattieMarch 18, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Thanks for introducing me to another blog to follow. I love her work and of course, yours continues to inspire!

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  70. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    ok...I can certainly leave a comment. make hexies? not so sure. shall now see if I can figure out how to be an official 'follower' since I read every day!

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  71. VivianMarch 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh, how I would love to win this fabric. I love to just see the everyday projects people are working on. Happy quilting.

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  72. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Love you blog and would love to win the jellyroll, Thanks Sylvia
    swhitesides(at)comcast(dot)net

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  73. Needled MomMarch 18, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I love Swanky! I enjoy being inspired by projects that others are working on when they show pictures on their blogs.

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  74. Needled MomMarch 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I am your newest follower.

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  75. Joanna @ ShapeMothMarch 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I'm your new follower :)

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  76. Needled MomMarch 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I sent a little bloggy love to Carla. She is very talented.

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  77. Joanna @ ShapeMothMarch 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I like new ideas - quilt inspired by others' prject, but changed for your own taste. And good photos. But that you already have, so I will be visiting more often now :)

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  78. Joanna @ ShapeMothMarch 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Just jumped to Lollyquiltz and wished happy Anniversary :)
    Thanky for the giveaway.

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  79. LeeMarch 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a lovely giveaway. I love to see tutorials - like for bindings etc. thanks!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  80. LeeMarch 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I am a new follower! loved reading the blog!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  81. LeeMarch 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I went over and visited Carla and wished her a happy anniversary - following her now too!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  82. CharMarch 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I love to sew photos of the actual quilting on blogs. I love Moda Swanky.

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  83. CharMarch 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I have become a follower. I live in Pa. also.

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  84. KrisMarch 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Yea! Following. Love a blog with lots of quilts and tutes!

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  85. Kathy HMarch 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I like to see tutorials on special techniques . I enjoy the photos of fabric used in a quilt as well as the quilt progress and finish. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  86. ValerieMarch 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous fabric! I love to see colorful quilts in all stages - it is great to see how people imagine using the fabric in different ways.

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  87. ValerieMarch 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Oops, forgot my email...you can reach me at valerjoy(at)aol(dot)com. Thanks!

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  88. MegMarch 18, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I am a brand-new follower of your lovely blog! On a quilting blog I love pictures- I love seeing new ideas for quilts and I also love tutorials since I am kind of a beginner quilter!
    mcsquared25@gmail.com

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  89. free indeedMarch 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I like a little bit of everything. Tutes, free patterns, tried and true recipes, gadget reviews and even a little sight seeing of where you live...

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  90. free indeedMarch 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I'm a new follower.
    freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net

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  91. free indeedMarch 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I wished her a happy anniversary.
    freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net

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  92. pinsandneedlesMarch 18, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I love blogs that show lots of quilt pictures, the process and tutorials. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  93. pinsandneedlesMarch 18, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Sent best wishes to Lollyquiltz on her blogaversary!

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  94. MuireannMarch 18, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I love a mix of things - great photos, inspiration and the human touch! It's always nice to know a little about the blogger!

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  95. MuireannMarch 18, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I follow Pinkadot Quilts with Google Reader.

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  96. Penny from S.C.March 18, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I love to see pictures, pictures, and more pictures of what your working on! Great eye candy.

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  97. MollyMarch 18, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Swanky is pretty cool! I like lots of photos and seeing the quilts in progress ... and the mistakes!

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  98. Girltwin64March 18, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Hi I love to see pictures of things in progress and finished. They give me so much inspiration!

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  99. Girltwin64March 18, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I am a follower now to!

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  100. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Love your blog. I love to see photos of quilts and especially closeups of the guilting. Thanks for the giveaway, it is great.

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  101. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I love to see projects with photos in blogs! I also like how to's...tutorials...etc. If you bought a pattern, send us to the place you found it...things like that. =) Thanks for a lovely giveaway!

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  102. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I'm following your blog now. Thank you!

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  103. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I've been to Carla's blog...which I've followed for a while. And wished her Happy Happy! =)

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  104. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    My email is linked to my blog, so you can reply. I wasn't sure how to post the comments, so you can delete this if it's wrong.

    Thank you again for a chance to win! =)

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  105. JudieMarch 19, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love your blog. Your quilts are beautiful and your voice of colors is amazing. I love lots of pictures. I also like a lesson where I can pick up helpful hints. I'm a new follower and I visited Carlas blog. Thanks for a chance to win swanky. Love Jelly Rolls

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  106. Diane HMarch 19, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hi, I like when a blogger show and tells how they did the actual quilting on a quilt. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  107. Diane HMarch 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Just had a lovely visit over at Lollyquilts and wished her a happy anniversary. Happy Spring!

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  108. SunnybecMarch 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I like to see finished quilts so I can see exactly what a pattern looks like, I like tutorials and tips. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  109. SunnybecMarch 19, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Have been over to wish Carla Happy Anniversary

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  110. LuAnnMarch 19, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    The jelly roll is gorgeous. I love to see photos on blogs - large or extra large is best. Quilts (of course)are beautiful eye candy, but I especially love the applique' and hexagon quilts and the ones over on Glorious Applique'. I did become one of your followers, too.

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  111. NancyMarch 19, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    What a generaous giveaway. I enjoy seeing quilts on a blog as well as pictures from around the world. It is the best of both worlds!

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  112. NancyMarch 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I just became a follower, coming here from Amy's Creative Side.

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