Sunday, January 25, 2009

My First Giveaway

Hi everyone and welcome to my very first giveaway!!!
I had mentioned in a previous post, a little Moda-vation , that I would have the giveaway start Sunday. Well, it's Sunday night at 10:30...had a little issue with downloading the last picture from my camera to the computer (better late than never). Instead of three pictures, we have two...you will have to trust me on the cuteness of the second part of the giveaway!!! I will update as soon as I figure things out...Onto the giveaway:

I wanted to thank everyone who has welcomed me into the world of blogging. My gift to one lucky winner is this quilt kit, which includes the finished quilt top pictured below, batting, backing and binding. As I mentioned in a previous post, I love to make quilt tops, so I thought I would share one with you. The winner can quilt it as she pleases, whether by hand or machine.

The quilt top is made with fabric from 3 Sisters Sanctuary by Moda and it measures 25x49. The colors and heart design are just in time for Valentine's Day. The second picture shows the true color of the fabrics.

The second part of the giveaway (not pictured...arrgh) is a matching pincushion that I hand stitched using the English paper piecing method. It is stitched with hexagons in the shape of a grandmother's flower garden...cute, cute.

Just leave a comment on this post and I will draw a winner Saturday, January 31st!!!!

Thanks again and Good Luck!
~Karen~


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  1. SherriJanuary 25, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    The quilt top is gorgeous! Love the fabrics and colors!

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  2. V and Co.January 26, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    you know i'm always game for a giveaway!

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  3. SharJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Hi Karen
    Thank you for the Moda-vation.:) This little quilt top is goregous!

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  4. SaraJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Wow! What a great giveaway, that is SO generous of you! A little Moda-vation never hurts anyone! ANd your blog is wonderful!

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  5. Simply This and ThatJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Goodness gracious girl! It's gorgeous! Fantastic Give Away. Still SO glad you started a Blog. ;o) ooxx`jod

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  6. JessiMacJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    What a beautiful quilt top!

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  7. MichelleBJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    It is adorable. And how clever to let the winner quilt it. LOL

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  8. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Welcome!! You are my kind of gal, I do not like the sewing machine part, I love to hand quilt and would love to enter this wonderful giveaway, again welcome!!!

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  9. Carolyn J.January 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Welcome to Blogland, I recently became a resident also......LOL

    the quilt top is beautiful....you do good work!

    Have a great week!

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  10. AnyaJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Lovely giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

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  11. SuzanJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Sweet little quilt!

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  12. soccermomJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I'm loving your blog already! I love your opening statement. I totally feel that way, even if I don't always live it!

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  13. ~Michelle~January 26, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I came over from This That & the Other... Welcome to blogland - I love your perfectly organized boxes a couple of posts back! And I totally love the idea of the golf tees holidng bobbins with their threads, but that would just lead to disaster with my overly playful cat - everything must be under lock & key with him!

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  14. Ginger_CurlsJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    I came over from This That & The Other. Wow! Your blog is amazing, so many great ideas. I LOVE the crap baskets! The Valentines quilt top is fantastic. You're very talented.

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  15. Nuts To You!January 26, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I came via This, That, and The Other as well! That is a beautiful quilt top! My girls would love to have that here for Valentine's Day!

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  16. ferneJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    What a lovely blog! I love the Sanctuary line and have used it for several projects. It is one of my favorites!

    Enjoy blogland you have a lot to share I'm sure of it!

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  17. Barbara MyltschenkoJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    hey i would love to enter! i'm also hosting a giveaway so stop by and enter as well!

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  18. AnitaJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Cute and so timely with valentines day!

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  19. SandyJanuary 26, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    What a beautiful and generous gift.Thank you so much for offering us the chance to win. Have a great day.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Oh....that's a gorgeous top! I'd love to win it.

    Amy
    abf3615@aol.com

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  21. Agneta quiltsJanuary 26, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    What a pretty table runner! I am sure you wouldn't want to send it abroad - but the closeup made me realize how you did it. Would you be upset if I made myself one?

    Good work!

    Agneta in SWEDEN
    http://agnetaquiltar.zoomin.se/blogg.html

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  22. EvelynJanuary 26, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Love the new blog! And that's such a pretty little runner. :-)

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  23. Boo and Hooties MomJanuary 26, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    I love all your ideas!!! I am a new "follower"!!!
    Thanks for a great giveaway!!

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  24. LindaJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Red is my favoreite

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  25. PatQJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Sew beautiful. Love it.

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  26. AngelaJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    What a cute blog you have! I will be adding you to my list of blogs to follow. Gotta love MODA!

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  27. GretchenJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    What a beautiful quilt top and a very generous giveaway. Glad to see you joining everyone in blogland :)

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  28. Vickie EJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    I found your blog through This That and the Other..great blog and cool that you are having a giveaway....That quilt is so Valentine-y

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  29. jenJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    I found your blog via This That and the Other...I will be adding you to my blog list, definitely! And what a great giveaway! BTW- my bday is the 30th so I would be a great winner! hehe.

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  30. SheriJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Beautiful top! Jodi pushed me into blogging, too. I used to be Sheri tho no blogger. She seems to motivate many of us. Love your blog.

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  31. JudyJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Welcome to blogging...I came over via This That and the Other. I'm just starting to try my hand at quilting. Please enter me in your drawing. I enjoyed my visit to your blog and I'll be back to visit again.

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  32. PatsyJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    What an awesome piece of work. You are good girl. Just found your blog and it is great. Thanks for having such a neat give away.

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  33. Suzanne NevilleJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Love the quilt, glad you are now a blogger, great inspiration.

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  34. Kelly O.January 26, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Hi there,
    Jodi sent me over and I'm glad she did! Your motto on your blog header is so inspiring! and the quilt top is gorgeous! I'm not so good at the quilting but I can do binding! Crossing my fingers!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Kelly O.
    skotten(at)distributel(dot)net

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  35. Mary on Lake PulaskiJanuary 26, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Welcome to blogging.

    Love the pattern, love the fabric and love giveaways.

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  36. GlendaJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    what a nice giveaway...you're so generous. Please enter me! Enjoyed the post about your mom.
    Glenda in MS

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  37. PriscillaJanuary 26, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    oh my, that runner is so sweet! Please add my name to the draw.

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  38. Regena BrennanJanuary 26, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Karen
    It looks like you're starting things off in a big way. The table runner is way cute. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
    Have a great week
    Regena

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  39. ske3myJanuary 26, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    welcome to blogging ... your quilt top is very pretty ... hope i win :). i look forward to following your blog. karen in ca

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  40. RobynJanuary 27, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    Oh Karen...Wow!!
    I just found your blog and I gotta say I love your style!
    If you will allow passers by to join your giveaway, I'd love to, but if not...have lots of fun with it!
    Love those colours too!
    I'm adding you to my list.
    Robyn from Australia :D xx

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  41. RobynJanuary 27, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    BTW I love love love your header saying so much, I snitched it!
    Hope this is ok...let me know :c)
    It's such a great reminder.
    hugs again,
    Robyn xx

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  42. Cherry's JubileeJanuary 27, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    OHH wow...I don't quilt..but would love to do something with that beauty anyways...can I play along??? I can sew..a pretty decent straight line rofl. Thanks for the tips on the meal plan..I now have it figured out rofl. cherry

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  43. JoyJanuary 27, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    The colors are beautiful... I am just learning to quilt. What a wonderful thing for you to do.

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  44. KathieJanuary 27, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    Welcome to blogland!
    love the fabrics you used and the tablerunner is perfect!
    looking forward to seeing more of your work and your posts...
    Kathie

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    OMG! I just found your blog this morning and it looks great!!! I love your header! Please enter me in your giveaway. I am a fairly new blogger and have just started my "quilting career", lol. I would love to win your beautiful quilt top (kit) and pincushion!!!!!!

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  46. SuzieJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Welcome to blogland! It is a beautiful place to find wonderful people! It is a lovely giveaway, such nice fabrics!

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  47. mom2threeJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I found you from This That and the Other- wonderful blog! I love the photos! The giveaway is just perfect for the table in my family room- it needs a little valentine love to go with the rest of the house- Please sign me up!

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    That is a beautiful quilt top! I just found your blog and will be back. Love the post on the beautiful tea bags. Have to find those!

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  49. CaseyJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    love the quilt top!

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Welcome to blogland! Please enter me into your giveaway. Thanks

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  51. TinaJanuary 27, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    You're too much. A giveaway already! I'm not worthy.

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  52. blueberrylaneJanuary 27, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Found you through This that and the other, love your work. Did you design the runner ?

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  53. Jenna ZJanuary 27, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Wow, wow, wow! Gorgeous! I am visiting via This, That and the Other. Fantastic wallhanging!

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  54. KarenJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    That is an absolutely wonderful giveaway! A beautiful design!

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Very nice...Valentine's decor has captured me this year! dmcl.lecompte@comcast.net (no blog for me) Diane

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  56. DawnJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    It is absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  57. GARIJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    What a beautiful way to celebrate Valentine's day. Count me in.

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  58. JaniceJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    What a beautiful table runner. It's a great giveaway. Welcome to blogland.

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  59. RachelJaneJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Oh the table runner is so cute, cute, cute! I love red and I love hearts. This is so very nice of you but how can you bear to part with it?

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  60. MaryJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    love those fabrics and that table runner is so scrumtptious. Please enter me....

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  61. angieJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    Beautiful! And I love your post on organizing with "crap" baskets! That is what I call them! Ha!

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  62. ClaudiaJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Welcome to the blogsphere and let me say that was a splendid start! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  63. ShireeJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Karen,

    what a wonderful blog, and such a gorgeous table runner too.

    Shiree

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  64. Chocolate CatJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Welcome to Blogland and yes please enter me in the giveaway!!

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  65. SaraJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Hi - just discovered your blog through Quilting bloggers...and I just finished reading all your posts....

    I think I'll be adding you to my bloglines...

    Please enter me in your giveaway...

    Thanks...

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  66. DonnaCJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Thanks so much for the Moda-vation...something we all can use and appreciate!
    And the quilt top is just beautiful. Love your fabric choices!

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  67. CarolJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Hi Karen! It is so wonderful of you to share your talent with all of us. And to give us Moda-vation is way over the top for some of us! I would love to be able to make a special quilt that is so appropriate for February! And I definitely need a pin cushion to help with that process!!! Thank you and I look forward to your one year anniversary of Blogging!!!

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  68. Sandy FJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    What a great giveaway. Throw my name in the pot. Great blog and will come again, I am sure.

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  69. MaryJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Moda-vation!! Perfect. So glad I found your blog and even glad-der that you are having a give-away.

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  70. peggyJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    That fabric line is my absolute favorite right now...it's just gorgeous..and your projects look wonderful using it.
    I would love to be entered in your giveaway...
    Peggy in NJ
    paront1222@comcast.net

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  71. MelodistJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    I was linked here through another blog I follow! The colors are gorgeous and I especially love the little hexy pincushions! Great work!

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  72. The Un-Organized MomJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Love your blog and all your beautiful goodies!!

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

    Kimberli

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  73. CatherineJanuary 29, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    That quilt top is glorious -- the pattern is so pretty and the fabrics are glorious!

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  74. FiestaJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    what a fabulous giveaway. PLease count me in.

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  75. Teresa WhissonJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Karen

    I love your blog and the little quilt is adorable. I heard about you from the hexagon blog and your hex quilt is coming along nicely!

    Teresa / IL
    twhisson@yahoo.com

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  76. Kate/MassachusettsJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Your quilting is gorgeous...I really like the hexagon quilt! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your contest!

    Kate

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  77. Linda TJanuary 29, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Count me in - what a great kit to play with.

    Ltenhage @ gmail.com

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  78. BarbaraJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Karen, What beautiful fabrics! And the pattern is so cute, too. I just found your blog. I've been wanting to start a blog and you have given me new inspiration. I would love a chance to win. Keep up the good blogging!
    Barbara
    pantex33@dishmail.net

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  79. quiltingnanaJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I'd love to be part of your giveaway fun

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  80. Cornfield QuilterJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    What a wonderful blog and I would love to be entered into your giveaway! You are going to meet such wonderful and giving people in blogland!

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  81. limpingalongJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I just love the hexi pin cushions - what a cute idea!
    Yes, please enter me in the giveaway. I would be thrilled to win!!
    Girl, you do good work.

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  82. MaritJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Beautiful gifts! I will love to be in your giveaway. Your quilt top is beautiful.

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  83. VioletJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Wow you did write some lovely posts (first visit here and I'll need to be back and read more :o) now it's night on my side of the ocean) and your photo's are amazing.
    I would love to play along in your give away, thanks for the pre fun, I'll be back.
    :o)

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  84. PeteyJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Karen,
    Your entries are wonderful and interesting. Thank you for deciding to share on your new blog.
    Your memories of your mother were especially touching. We had a special neighbor with Parkinson's, a terrible disease. She was an inspiring lady as your mom.

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  85. BeckyJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Found your blog from This and That and th Other blog. What a cute pincushion! The quilt top is fabulous. Don't you love all fabric from Moda? Please add my name to your drawing. I'll be back to visit your blog.

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  86. UllaJanuary 30, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    You have made a lovely Valentine's table runner, and I would like to participate in your giveaway!

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  87. CarolJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Love the table runner. Please enter me in the drawing.

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  88. Darlene BJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Love your pincushions and the table runner. Please enter me in the giveaway!

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  89. KaarenJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Pick me, please! Oh please pick me!
    I just love hexies and would love to be the lucky winner.

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  90. rote-herzenJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    I love your giveaways .
    Heike from Germany

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  91. eamyloveJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I PROMISE I would finish that lovely top! I have a quilt made with that line, and it would match beatifully!

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  92. maggie fellowJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    thanks so much for offering these gifts - they are lovely.
    maggie
    www.stampingwithmaggie.com

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  93. AnnetteEJanuary 31, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    What a beautiful table topper - a lovely gift! Would I love to be the winner? Oh yes, yes, yes! I'm a new blogger too - Sheri's sister in CA who was nudged into blogging by (guess who?) Jody! I'm beginning to catch the fever!
    Thanks for sharing your work - it's lovely.
    Annette
    annette.e@cox.net

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  94. Mommy LyndaJanuary 31, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I hope I am in time for the giveaway!!

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  95. debblouJanuary 31, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Oh, how beautiful. Hope I am not too late.

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  96. JoannaJanuary 31, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    I just found your blog from Simply This and That. I, too, hope I'm not too late!! It is a beautiful runner:)

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  97. JoannaJanuary 31, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I should have read the rest of your blog first - then I would have seen I'm a dollar short and a day (well, couple of hours) too late LOL!! Oh well, I've found another great blog to subscribe to :) Yes that would be yours!

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  98. MaxineJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What an awesome site. Found it this past week, added it to my bookmarks, and have checked in to read and view.

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  99. CarolJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Maxine, absolutely stunning!!! Would be honored to win your very first giveaway!

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  100. Ineke van den AkkerJuly 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Just love this!!!
    greetings from Holland,
    with love,
    Ineke

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