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Friday, March 8, 2013

Blog Hop with a Fun Giveaway!

Welcome to A Quilt and A Prayer!
Today is the day for Quilting Gallery's Blog Hop with Giveaways - WhooHoo!!!

So how would you like to win this? ......


This is a very fun book, simple and easy to understand.  And isn't that what Alex Anderson is known for?  You know you can't go wrong when she's the teacher.  What's even nicer is that it is designed to help you play with those Jelly Rolls and Bali Pops you've had stashed for way too long.  I'm not naming any names, but .... You know who you are!!!

Along with the book, I am including twenty-one 2-1/2" strips from my strip stash for you to play with!  These are a mixture of some batiks I had left over from a Bali Pop, some are soft botanicals, and some just seemed to go with the mix :*D  YUM!!!


Bear in mind that these are not all full WOF strips - maybe half of them are strips from fat quarters and so only 20" or so long.

Here are the 3 quilts featured in the book, with several variations given of each one.

I LOVE this quilt!!!  I will be making one of these ASAP!
(Yes, I got one of the books for me too :*))

What a great quilt to use up your scraps from a project!
You know, you've got 1/4 yard  piece of this and 1/2 yard piece of that left over ....
What to do with those pieces?  They're too beautiful to toss or just mix in with your scraps...
Make this quilt!!!

Who doesn't love a beautiful heart quilt?
And this one is really different... I really LOVE the pieced background!
So what do you have to do to win?  Around here, we like to make things EASY!  You get two chances....

1st chance - Leave a comment telling me if you have a Jelly Roll or Bali Pop sitting in your stash waiting for a great idea to use it.  If you've never bought a JR or BP, now's the time!!!

2nd chance - If you are a follower or sign up to be a new follower, LEAVE A SECOND COMMENT telling me that you follow and how you follow.

PLEASE make sure you are not a no-reply blogger!  If I can't reach you, you can't win!!!

This giveaway will be open for comments for one week, closing at midnight CST on March 15.  
I will ship anywhere, so don't be shy!

If you're new to this blog, I hope you'll stay a while and check out some of my recent posts as well as the tabs at the top.  I'm having a lot of fun this year!  I've committed to finish up at least 6 UFO's - one is already done!  I've joined the NewFO Challenge, starting a fun new project each month -guilt free - whoohoo!  And the Rainbow Scrap Challenge is such a great opportunity to make beautiful things out of my scraps.  I've also picked up the knitting needles and crochet hooks after years of not doing either - it's a new adventure!!!

Thanks so much for visiting - I've enjoyed your company!
Now, it's time to head on over to Quilting Gallery to find the next blog on the tour!  
Good luck and enjoy!!!!

Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways


Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
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391 comments:

  1. Oh yes, I have a couple jelly rolls 'set aside' for the right project!!! Time to use them I think!!!

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  2. Yay I am one of your followers already! Fab looking book - great giveaway!!!

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  3. I have a number of JRs and a few BPs waiting.

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  4. I just had one. And I just used it for a jellyroll race quilt. And I am so happy I did do it. I am in love with the quilt.If you ike you can see it here:
    http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8515663578837141388#editor/target=post;postID=3710624312480863005
    Thanks so much for the great give away! Would be a good reason to buy more of those jellyrolls to make those lovely quilts,lol!

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  5. And I am one of those happy followers.

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  6. I have never used or owned a jelly roll or bali pop before, but I have an obsession with batiks and these are just beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. I am also one of your happy followers through Google! ;)

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  8. Of course I have 2 jelly rolls just waiting to be used but I have no idea how yet and I don't want to unroll them!!

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  9. I have a Bali Pop and just love the colors! Dancing squares would be a great way to use my stash!

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  10. I follow your blog on google, and have your blog on my sidebar!

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  11. Yes I actually have both a JR and BP! This design could be fantastic with that BP.
    Jane

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  12. I'm a follower! Thanks for the chance. Jane

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  13. Oooops, I follow you via google reader. Sorry but I got super excited! Jane

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  14. No, I don't have any JR.I usually buy yardage or charm packs.The book looks really interesting. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  15. I do have a jelly roll in my stash. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  17. I have a jelly roll but it is so pretty I have a hard time when it comes to using it. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  18. I do have a jelly waiting to be made into something lovely!

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  19. What a fun giveaway, the fabric and patterns are just wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  20. Sweet giveaway - I love Alex's style and really love batiks!

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  21. I have never bought a jelly roll... I guess it's time!
    lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  22. I am a follower!
    lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  23. Thanks for chance to win. Yes there is a jelly roll in stash.

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  24. I don't have any jelly rolls sitting around because I have used them up!

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  25. I collect jelly rolls - love making things from them!

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  26. I have several jelly rolls waiting for some sewing.

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  27. I am a follower and thanks for the fun giveaway.

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  28. I have a couple jelly rolls that I just keep looking at wondering what to do with them. Great giveaway. Thanks for a chance.

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  29. I have never bought a jelly roll, don't know what's wrong with me.

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  30. I have a jelly roll of solids, or did, until I started raiding it for other little projects(oops)!

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  31. I follow via GFC and Google Reader!

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  32. I've never worked with a jelly roll before, so thanks for this chance to win!

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  33. I have never worked with a jelly roll or bali pops and do not have them in my stash!

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  34. I know I have 1.....or 2 jelly rolls in my stash :) Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  35. Hi there! I have a Sakura Park jelly roll (Christmas gift from the DH) that is just itching to be made into something.

    Thanks for the chance!

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  36. I have been and continue to be a follower!!!!! Thanks again for the chance.

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  37. I have never bought a jelly roll!

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  38. I make my own jelly rolls. When I start a new project, I cut the 2.5 inch strip and put it aside. They would be perfect for this give away. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  39. I follow your blog on Google Reader.

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  40. GULP! I think you're talking directly to me! I have 2 bali pops, and ummm, a few more jelly rolls. Love these quilts.

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  41. I am a follower. Thanks for such a generous giveaway.

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  42. I have one jelly roll waiting around, just searching for the perfect project!

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  43. Yes, I have 2 JR and I maybe have a plan for one of them!

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  44. I'm a follower through Google Reader.

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  45. I must confess I have never bought a JR, I have won one once though.
    I'd be inclined to make my own JRs.

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  46. I have 4 jelly rolls that I have not cut into yet.I am new to jelly rolls and they look so pretty sitting on my shelf that I havent tried anything with them yet

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  47. I follow you in my google reader

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  48. I love jelly rolls and have half of one left over from a quilt I made last year.

    Those fabrics are scrumptious!

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  49. Oh that Dancing Squares quilt is awesome. You know I purchased my first jelly roll yesterday and it is for a give away! :)

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  50. I am a recent follower of yours via Google Friends Connect.

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  51. I'm a new follower! :-) And I love your Easy Street Quilt

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  52. I have a set of hand dye jelly roll fabrics, that I am dying to try! LoL, a little play on words!

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  53. Yes I do have some jellyrolls sitting in my stash! Thanks for the chance.

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  54. I have a couple jelly rolls waiting to be used in a quilt. This book would be great to have.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  55. I do not have any Jellyrolls in my stash...and I've never used them - but, it sounds like great fun...

    nhsarab at yahoo dot com

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  56. I've never owned a jelly roll. I have gotten a few charm packs, but I mostly go for fat quarters. I'd love to make a jelly roll quilt, especially with florals & batiks! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  57. I have some 3 blind mice jelly rolls waiting for me to find time to start a new quilt.

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  58. Hi Teresa!
    I am almost ashamed to admit that I have more than one jelly roll languishing away in my stash.. ;) That book would be really useful! Thanks for the chance!
    xo

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  59. I have ever bough one Jelly roll, charm packs are my fave precut.

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  60. I follow you now via both GFC and Pinterest

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  61. I am actually running low on jelly rolls... :) Buy my oh my I do love sewing with them.

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  62. I have a jelly role in my stash and I am trying to decide what to make!

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  63. I have a couple of JR and a lot of Bali pops.

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  64. Oh yeah....I have a jelly roll or two, and at least 2 or 3 Bali Pops!

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  65. Just started following your blog tonight :) Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  66. I have never bought or owned a jelly roll :(

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  67. I have to admit, there are multiple jelly rolls waiting in the wings. Most have already been assigned ideas, but one has not!

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  68. I do have a couple of jelly rolls that are just waiting to be used.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  69. Of course there's a JR and a BP in the stash!

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  70. I'm a follower! Thanks for participating in the giveaway!

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  71. I am a happy follower by GFC and
    e-mail. Thanks for the chance to
    win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  72. I have several jelly rolls waiting to be used. I'm a new follower

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  73. Sadly, I have never purchased a jelly roll, but....as you said, now might be the time. Thanks for the motivation and the giveaway!

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  74. First of all, thanks for the awesome giveaway! I truly enjoy reading your blog for its varied ideas and photos...very inspiring. Wishing you a great weekend of more stitching.

    Usha
    usharaneem@yahoo.com

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  75. The first quilt I made was made from a bali pop and I still have some of it left. It would work great with what you are giving away. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  76. I'm an ongoing follower of your blog. Keep those posts headed my way!

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  77. I have one Bali Pop I bought about 6 months ago...still in the pretty plastic! Great giveaway...I must be waiting for a book like this :) Thank you so much!!!!!

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  78. I am a seasoned follower and I love getting emails from you with your posts!

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  79. This would be a perfect gift for me. I have a couple jelly rolls and I've been search the net to find an easy pattern. You group of fabrics looks lushious together. Thanks for the fun.

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  80. I have one Bali Pop and some jelly rolls!

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  81. Hate to say but I am addicted to Bali Pops, so that qualifies me big time! jbechosed at sbcglobal dot net

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  82. I follow via email! jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net

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  83. I do have one Jelly Roll that I used a couple of strips out of.

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  84. Yep, I also have a few jelly rolls!

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  85. thank you so much for the lovely giveaway and... yes I do have a Moda Gypsy Girl jelly roll waiting for the perfect quilt ^_^

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  86. ... and I am your new GFC follower
    thanks for this second chance

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  87. I've never bought a jelly roll, no never. Strange, but true. Thanks for this giveaway!

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  88. I only have a couple jelly rolls that I just recently started using in a couple of quilts I'm doing. I haven't used them much in the past. Thanks for the chance!

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  89. Never bought a jelly roll before...you are right...maybe it is time to!...
    Lovely to discover your blog and am off to read through older posts...
    Thank you for the chance to win your giveaway...
    Warm greetings from south Africa

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  90. I have three Bali pops just waiting for my next project. I love just looking at them because they are so pretty. I would love to own this book.

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  91. I am a follower. Thanks for sharing.

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  92. I've never bought a Jelly Roll, I have cut strips the same size as a jelly roll from my stash, tho.

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  93. I have never had a JR but they look like they would be fun to work with.
    Follower!!

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  94. Um yeah (she admits, with a blush)I have 5 Jelly rolls, and 4 bali pops waiting for just the right project.

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  95. Thanks for this chance to win. I do have a vintage jelly roll waiting to be used up.

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  96. I have a few Jelly rolls and a couple of bali pops just waiting for some inspiration. Hugs

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  97. I have 2 jelly rolls sitting there. Don't know what to do with them but they are lovely fabrics.

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  98. I don't have a jelly roll or bali pop in my stash but I do have a couple of books that call for one! Thank you for the chance to win
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  99. After just putting 2 kids thru college I have only been able to purchase one jelly roll and I made a wedge topper with it. Thank you for the chance

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  100. I have a jelly roll that looks so lovely all rolled up that I haven't used it. I've cut my own strips and made quilts from jelly-roll patterns, but for some reason the ready made roll just sits there and looks pretty.

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  101. I have a bunch of jelly rolls plus if I have a little bit left of a piece of fabric I'm using, I trim it to 2 1/2" and put it in my jelly roll bin.

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  102. Yes I have one jelly roll that I have had for quite some time , maybe I need that book to help me cut into it ;-) thanks for the chance .

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  103. I really like the Dancing Squares pattern, it's a gorgeous giveaway with your jelly roll. Thanks for the chance !

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  104. I am a follower. I don't know why that comment tickles me so much today!

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  105. I havent got any pops or rolls in my stash atm :(

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  106. i do not have a JR but would love to have your offer. I have always cut my own but this is such a great pattern too, it woud go so quickly if I won….thanks

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  107. I do have a Jelly Roll, and it is beautiful, but I'm just not quite sure what to do with it.

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  108. I have a couple of batik JR's that I've been "saving". This looks like a good opportunity to use them. Thanks for the opportunity on the draw.
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  109. I am a follower. Thanks for the opportunity on the draw.
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  110. I have four or five jelly rolls waiting for inspiration!

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  111. I do have a JR and end pieces of JR in my stash.

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  112. O my gosh!! wonderful gifts!! enter me please!!!

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  113. What an opportune time for this giveaway - while unpacking I have found several jelly rolls and Bali packs - I'm just saying !!! I need this book. Thanks from Judy C in NC

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  114. A devoted follower and receive email blog post alerts. Judy C in NC

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  115. I'm a new follower and YES I have two jelly rolls my DD gave me sitting on the shelf waiting to be put to use.

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  116. I am happy follower from Italy

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  117. I have a couple of jellyrolls just gathering dust waiting for an idea. Thanks for the chance.

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  118. I have too many jelly rolls & a couple of Bali Pops waiting in my stash for the right pattern. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  119. I'm already a follower, receiving posts by email. Thanks again.

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  120. I have to be honets - I've never used a jelly roll or bali pop before...they look fun though!

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  121. Yes I have a # of jelly rolls waiting for inspiration. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  122. I am a new follower through GFC!

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  123. Your strips look amazing and I love Alex Anderson! I made my first ever quilt using her pattern!

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  124. I have more then one jelly roll sitting around waiting to be used!

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  125. I don't have any Jelly rolls or anything in my stash since I'm just starting out but I do LOVE batiks!

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  126. Okay I don't have any jelly Roll or Bali Pops! Sandie

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  127. I have a beautiful Batik jelly roll that is decoration right now:) Haven't found that perfect pattern or idea yet:) Do like the cover quilt:)

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  128. I am an email follower:
    louster388@......

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  129. What a nice give away and thanks for the chance to win. The book looks so exciting.

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  130. i have a christmas one waiting for christmas thanks

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  131. How fun is this Blog Party!! I am just starting to gather a stash and have never bought a jelly roll or Bali Pop but the pics from the book you are giving away tell me it is time to do so!

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  132. thank you for the chance to win I have 2 jr that need to get used up

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  133. Nope...I don't have any rolls or pops waiting around for a project. Wierd, I know! I like to buy yardage I guess!

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  134. I have as yet to get a jellyroll but would love to try one.

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  135. Yes, I have a couple Jelly rolls, I don't buy the Bali Pops. I hope to meet Alex this FALL. I'd love to have her book so she can sign it for me. Thanks for the nice review.

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  136. I follow with Google reader.

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  137. What great leftover batik scraps. I DO have a Bali pop sitting in my sewing room AND the equivalent of several jelly rolls strips just waiting to be put to use. Count me in on your wonderful giveaway.

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  138. HI! YES,I'VE A COUPLE JELLY ROLLS AWAITING MY ATTENTION AND THIS BOOK SOUNDS JUST LIKE WHAT I NEED!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  139. HAPPY TO FOLLOW>GFC

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  140. Of course I'm one of your loyal follower and Alex's book looks great for using bright scraps. My fingers (and toes) are crossed. Thanks for sharing your fun.

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  141. I have a mini jelly roll in purples waiting for the right project. thanks!

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  142. I do have a couple of coffee cakes ( like jelly rolls but flat) that are left from another quilt. There are lots of terrific ways to use jelly rolls in a quilt. Sometimes they are so pretty it is hard to open them up to use.
    Enjoy the hop. I am sure that your winner is going to love your strips and book.
    Regards from Alberta,
    Anna

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  143. I am also a follower of your blog - it is always a terrific place to visit.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  144. I have several jelly rolls just waiting for me . Perhaps this book will help : )

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  145. I have, uh-hum, jelly rolls that need projects.

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  146. I've got half a jelly roll does that count? Mind you I don't mind going shopping for more!

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  147. I am a follower now! I've had fun looking at your past blogs. Thanks for the opportunity to join in the fun.

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  148. I do have a jelly roll in my stash and i need to get some solids to go with it to make it stretch to what I want to make out of it. Would love to see the book and get some ideas on what else I could make.

    Richard and Tanya Quilts

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  149. I do follow you - by email.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  150. I so want to make Dancing Squares. Yess, I do have a saved batik jelly roll - just waiting patiently for a quilt pattern or idea. Still, I want to win those yummy fabrics for me. To make that Dancing Square Quilt for me. Hey, I am being honest. Thank you for giving all of your followers a chance to win that book and strips. Going to make some lucky quilter really happy.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  151. I have two jelly rolls that need projects. I love your Easy Street Quilt :D

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  152. I never owned a jelly roll, but would love to.

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  153. I just cut onto two jelly rolls - a Kona pastel and Aneela Hoey's posy to make my daughter a quilt for her bed!

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  154. I dooooo own a few jelly rolls...and I have projects planned for all of them, lol!

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  155. I have a hard time using my jelly rolls but they sure look beautiful!

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  156. My favorite colors... would love to win them.

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  157. I've never bought either! But, I'm still new to sewing/quilting.

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  158. I've never used a jelly roll before but I'd love to have one to play with! Thanks for offering.

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