Wednesday, June 3, 2009

just some stuff and a giveaway

I said I would do a giveaway after finishing my graduation quilts. So here are two fat quarters and a half yard of wee play fabric by moda. I'm going to be out of town until Monday so leave a comment if you would like to participate and I will post the winner Monday sometime.
I'm all caught up on my 9 patches. I have 42 now. So I might be 2 ahead!!

This is a block for a snip, sew & send quilt thing. Where I make a block for someone and so do 11 other people is it a virtual quilting something or other? Anyway this is my block. I'm SCARED TO DEATH about this block. She wanted wonky and to me this is wonky. TO WONKY FOR ME!!! I'm afraid she will have to through it out and make a new one. This is one reason I said I'd never do one of these but it is a REALLY great challenge!! She wanted it to be like the hop, skip and jump pattern. I like her idea though of 6 1/2 x 12" blocks. Here layout is very fun!!

Last but not least I've made a few more of the Amy Butler Frenchy bags. I tried a longer handle on this one and adjusted the top part. This is the handbag version of that pattern.
This was for our PTO president. She did a fantastic job this year and I wanted to make her a little something. She liked it! So did her daughter!!:) She wanted to take it to school today!(she's in 3rd grade!) :):) Hope you have a great weekend!!
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94 comments:

  1. VailJune 3, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    You make the prettiest quilts and things. Just love 'em and love your giveaways too.

    Vail in MS

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  2. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    I am loving your blog. Please consider me for your giveaway and keep up the ispiring projects.
    Rebecca O from Buffalo

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  3. UnknownJune 3, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    I love the bags you made! I am loving all the 9 patch blocks I am seeing. I would love to be entered in the giveaway!

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  4. MichelleJune 3, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    I'd love that fabric, so please enter me in the giveaway. I always like seeing all your projects - thanks for sharing!

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  5. MegJune 3, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Enter me too, please! I love your Frenchy bags! Great job!

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  6. KrisJune 3, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Your block turned out great! I was going to dive into mine next week. I love how wonky yours is!!

    Also, count me in for the giveaway. I love that Wee Play fabric

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  7. Angela NashJune 3, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Ahhh! That would go perfect with my charm square pack. Crossing my fingers!

    I think that wonky block will be perfect for her. And those bags are so pretty - your fabric combinations are wonderful. (Now I better get on my nine patches!)

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  8. Kristine HansonJune 3, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I love a little wee play and your frenchy bags are very cute...I have a few myself, they are just the right size!

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  9. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsJune 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    i think your block is just the right wonkiness! your bags are great. i love the fabrics especially the one you made for the pto president. I saw a big duffle bag type thing made with that material in my LQS today but they were out of yardage for it so none for me but that's okay. love the colors of your nine patches too! your give away is nice! i like wee play but there aren't many that don't, i guess!

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  10. MushyhedJune 3, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Your bags are cute! I love the Frenchy pattern. Your block looks great. You're fast. I'm going to do all my bee blocks this weekend.

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  11. EmilyJune 3, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I found your blog from AmandaJean's, and have loved your quilts. Although I think you're crazy for doing so many graduation quilts! Nice, but crazy!

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  12. SusanJune 3, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Please count me in on your giveaway. I love both bags! Great 9 patches and cute wonky block, she will love it!

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  13. GloJoeSewsJune 3, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    I just love your bags! Great fabric choices. I'm doing amandajean's quiltalong, too, so it's nice to see your blocks. Please enter me for your giveaway--I'd love the fabrics!

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  14. BarbJune 3, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Love your bags, and your quiltalong blogs. I only have 27 so I have some catching up to do this weekend. Please enter me in your giveaway, I love those fabrics!

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  15. Linda TJune 3, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    I just started following your blog through Google Reader. I'm enjoying it so far; I think I'll read all the way back to the beginning. Count me in on your giveaway! Those fabrics would match nicely for a quilt I've been thinking of doing.

    ltenhage@gmail.com

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  16. susanvJune 3, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I love the wee play fabric! It would be a great additio to my stash!

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  17. Carolyn cdnJune 3, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Your "wonky block" is so neat...you've got the wheels turning (what's one more project?) The bags are beautiful. I'd like to be entered for your give away too please.

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  18. JessicaJune 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Me, Me, Me!! I want to win! :)
    Your bags are great. And I'm right there with ya: I'm in a virtual quilting be also and this is the first month and I'm stumped! I have complete quilter's block and I dont't know what to do!!!!! AAAHHHH!!!
    ~Jessica

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  19. AndiJune 3, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Lovely work all 'round.
    Andi ;-)

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  20. TawnyaJune 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Your quilts are beautiful. I just started quilting and am loving it. Thanks for this giveaway.

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  21. jodieJune 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Love the bags, great job. Would love some of that Wee Play

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  22. EmilyJune 3, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    So pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  23. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    cute stuff! fun giveaway!
    Kristen B

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  24. KatyJune 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Love your blog! And am falling more and more in love with the Wee play fabrics everytime I see them! Count me it! Thanks!

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  25. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    the frenchy bags look lovely! And congrats on finishing the quilts! --bekhy

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  26. SerenaJune 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I think your wonky block is great and I"m sure she'll love it.
    The Frency bags you made are so cute! What a great gift to give someone. I love the purse that you made for me and have put it to good use. It's the perfect summer purse!

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  27. LottaJune 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Love your things! They are so colorful and bright.
    I'd like to be entered in the drawing,
    Lotta

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  28. SaraJune 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    i'm always interested in more fabric! :)

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  29. Renee GJune 3, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Love the bags --- You have a very lucky PTO president.

    Please include me in the drawing, too.

    rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

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  30. RobynJune 3, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Awesome! All the fabrics in this post are great!

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  31. MartinaJune 3, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Hi! Your wee play quilt looks so great. Really love your blog. Thanks for the great give away .

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  32. mariarrosaJune 3, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    I love wee play fabric so thank you very much for this giveaway.
    Your work is great.

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  33. LisaJune 3, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Love the bags! Great job! Such cute fat quarters too.

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  34. Jilly's SpaceJune 4, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    I'd love to enter your giveaway.
    Always impressed with how quickly you turn our beautiful quilts and the purses are great!

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  35. Hermione J. SchwartzJune 4, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    The block you made for me is perfect! I love it! The Frenchy bags you made are great. I have a different Amy Butler bag pattern (Market Bag?) and it scares me. I may just have to dig it out and give it a go. Thank you, thank you, thank you! =]

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  36. JodyJune 4, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Love your bags...would love to win some great FQ! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
    jodym7@yahoo.com

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  37. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    I love wee play! Your bags are beautiful.

    Susan L.
    susanlanthrip@knology.net

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  38. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    Oooh, I LOVE those bags!

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  39. jlkJune 4, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Your Frenchy bags are so cute!

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  40. AimeeJune 4, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Wow - you've been productive! I LOVE that wonky block! I'm with you that I don't feel "safe" doing wonky - but yours is gorgeous & she will love it! Great job on the bags - I esp. love the orange and green one. Have a fun weekend!

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  41. CynthiaJune 4, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Love your wonky block. Most excellent! I would love to win your fabric. The rulers are so fun. Your bags are great. I just might have to find that pattern. Have a great week.

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  42. BetsyJune 4, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    Have a great time on your trip. I think you wonky quilt block looks terrific. She'll love it. Also, those handbags are delish. I need to get caught up on my 9 patches. Maybe today after I sew a skirt I will get on that. Have a great day.

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  43. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Great progress on your blocks! Those Frenchy bags are just adorable! Thanks for letting us in on the drawing. By the way, I love wonky blocks, used to be out of my box, but I have grown an liking to them.

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  44. LeslieJune 4, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    of course i would love to be part of this giveaway!!!! i love your bags...the blue one is beautiful. I love those colors. I don't blame you for being scared of that block...it is very wonky, but still it looks great. I am going to try to catch up and then make a few extra of my 9 patches today...wish me luck

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  45. BethanyJune 4, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    I just found your blog from amandajean. I have really enjoyed looking at your quilts. Thanks for the great inspiration and then nice giveaway!

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  46. beanie gJune 4, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    thanks for posting your fabulous bags, how great that you gave your pto president something nice (I just gave ours a purse too). Being on the pta is hard work and I'm sure she appreciates it.

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  47. annJune 4, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    I love the quilt square or rectangle. Excellent work. The bags are fantastic.
    Ann
    www.kiddosandcrafts.blogspot.com

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  48. Crafty Girls WorkshopJune 4, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Hi Heather,
    I just found your blog by clicking a link on AmandaJean's blog. Your quilts are amazing! I love the Frenchy bag too, I made one and then sent it off in a bag swap! Your list of finished quilts is inspiring. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. Oh, and please enter me in the drawing.

    Anna

    anna@craftygirlsworkshop.com

    P.S. I'm having a giveaway on my blog too.

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  49. Sarha'sJune 4, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Great website- found from crazy mom quilts. She is right..Great blog!

    Nicole S

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  50. ZarinaJune 4, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Oooh - I love those FQs especially with the tape measure as the pattern. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  51. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    enter me. I love the fabric and i love your blog
    red_murray2@yahoo.com

    amber

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  52. elleJune 4, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I ♥ wee play!

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  53. nettieJune 4, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    count me in, i love wee play.

    nettiepete at gmail dot com

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  54. NuttygirlJune 4, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Cute bags and I love that fabric. I would love to win it. Of course I love to win most things . .. I need to get my sewing machine out and catch up on my blocks. I won't say how far behind I am.

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  55. BrookeJune 4, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Please count me in! Thanks!

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  56. LizJune 4, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Pretty Bags. Me Likey

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  57. NancyJune 4, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Oh your nine patches are so cute, especially the one with cherries! Thanks for the fun giveaway.

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  58. KristineJune 4, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  59. Mary on Lake PulaskiJune 4, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Lucky teachers to get such great bags as thank yous! And lucky me to be able to have a chance at the fabric you are giving away!

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  60. TamaraJune 4, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Wee play looks like such fun fabric! I just found your blog through crazymomquilts. I am off to explore your blog.

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  61. MaryJune 4, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    I'd love to be in on your give-away.

    I really like your bags - I've made one of Amy's but that's it. I hope you had a great time while you were gone.

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  62. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    I love, love, love that fabric!

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  63. ShawnJune 4, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Hi! Your bags are cute! Please enter me in your giveaway! Hope you have a great trip :)

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  64. EmileeHopeJune 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    I sure to love give aways!! I love to read your blog, you constantly amaze me with how much you are able to get done!!

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  65. Amanda JeanJune 4, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    i love your new bags! that was so nice of you to make a bag for janet. you are so thoughtful and generous!

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  66. Sue CahillJune 4, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    You are one busy and productive lady!

    I would love to be entered, that is one of my favorite lines of fabric.

    Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

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  67. LauraJune 4, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    I would love to win. The bags you have been making are just so cute!

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  68. aSprinklingJune 4, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I love the Wee Play fabrics! I just found your blog, but I plan to start following.

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  69. bruinbrJune 4, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    I just discovered your blog via crazy mom quilts - so much beauty and inspiration here! I think your block is just wonky enough! ;) I'm just entering the wonderful world of quilting and those Wee Play fabrics would get me off to a great start! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  70. Purple Quilter QueenJune 4, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Oh - please add me to the give-away pot. Cute bags too! Jenn in TX

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  71. Scrappy quilterJune 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Those bags are just the neatest. Can you post on my blog where you got the pattern from. I'd love to try and make some.

    Another wonderful giveaway.

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  72. beth June 4, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I love looking at your work! I LOVE WEE PLAY and have none :( Thanks for the give-away!

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  73. AmandaJune 4, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I love the bags you made in this post. I can clearly see why a 3rd grader would want to take one to school! I want to take one to school too!

    I'd love to enter the giveaway. Of the Wee Play fabric, I only have a charm pack and would LOVE some more!

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  74. AngelaJune 4, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    I would love to participate in the giveaway. I am really enjoying your blog!

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  75. J BarhamJune 4, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Love the colors of your giveaway. Also, the nine-patches are bright and pretty and are adding up quickly.

    I just found your blog through AmandaJean.

    Joyce B.

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  76. kelliemorganJune 4, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Thanks so much! Love the wee play. Love that candy bar road quilt.
    kelliemorgan17@gmail.com

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  77. KathyJune 4, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Sweet bags and love all of your work. Please count me in your give-away! Good luck everyone!

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  78. patty a.June 5, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    I am over from Crazy mom quilts blog. The block is great! Just the right amount of wonkiness! The bags are beautiful! The fabric is striking in both. The PTO president is going to be thrilled with such a beautiful bag. paltier at rkps-aps dot com

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  79. UnknownJune 5, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    those bags are lovely!
    thanks for being such a great resource for a beginner quilter!
    Please consider me for the giveaway.

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  80. KathyJune 5, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Loving your blog. Got here from amandajean. Keep the great work/ideas coming! Would love to win the fabric!

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  81. susanJune 5, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I'm loving your nine-patch progress, and it's such fun to see all of your other projects in the works -- you're quite prolific!

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  82. AmandaJune 5, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I love your bags, but I can't figure out how you get so much done!!! It amazes me :)

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  83. *~hj~*June 5, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Please include me in your giveaway! I have really enjoyed your blog Heather!
    flymommyinrf@sbcglobal.net

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  84. PeggyJune 5, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    How sweet of you to make a bag for the PTO president! Today the 5th was our last day of school here in Moncks Corner, SC. I am a teacher so look forward to more time for sewing this summer.

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  85. UnknownJune 5, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I've been eying those bags for a while now, thinking about making one for myself. Very cute! Love the fabrics for the giveaway. I've got a baby boy due next month (yikes!) and I can think of a few cute things to make for him with those fabrics. Crossing my fingers I win!!

    sarajolee@gmail.com

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  86. RazakFamilyJune 5, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I'd love to win some fat quarters...I've started collecting for a new quilt and these would add beautifully!!!
    :)

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  87. ZonnahJune 6, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    I love how you made the block for snip.sew.send. I will will be starting mine soon :)

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  88. ValerieJune 6, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    That block is perfectly wonky, and it really suits the unusual size!

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  89. rockgrannyJune 6, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Love your bags, what a lovely giveaway

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  90. AlisaJune 6, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I love your frenchy bags. I just made one too (for myself) and I'm loving it. Very nice giveaway.

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  91. Jessica ChristensenJune 7, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Your wonky block is great. No need to worry. She'll love it. And thanks for a fun giveaway.

    jessierey(at)msn(dot)com

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  92. CorrieJune 7, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    I am new here, but please enter me in your giveaway. I want to make matching quilts for my two boys, and that wee play fabric is perfect!

    corrie(dot)merricks(at)gmail

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  93. MargeJune 7, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    You are so creative. I really enjoy your blog. Please count me in on your giveaway.
    Thanks!
    Ladybug

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  94. Candice EdgarJune 7, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    I Love Wee play!! I have some that I want to do a quilt with but I could always use a little more. Please enter me!

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