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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Hooray It's Giveaway Day!!!!

I have to admit, Giveaway Day almost slipped up on me!


Thanks so much to Sew Mama Sew 
for sponsoring this fun blog hop once again!

I am so happy to join in on the fun!
And you will be too when you see what I'm giving away :)


How about a really nice copy of Volume 4 of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks?  These are SO HARD to find once they are off the shelves!   Volume 4 came out in Winter of 2011, and the only copy I found online was digital.  Somehow, I ended up with two copies of this one (and none of some of the others - that's how it goes sometimes, right?).  This copy is in great condition, very clean, unread, and all patterns are intact :)

If you're not familiar with the 100 Blocks issues, they come out about twice a year, and they contain 100 original blocks by some of the most exciting designers out there today!  This issue has blocks by Bonnie Hunter, Crabapple Hill, Kaffe Fassett, Kim Diehl, Weeks Ringle & Bill Kerr, Jan Krentz, Pam Kitty Morning, Camille Roskelley, Denise Russart - and so many more!


The upper right block in this photo is Bonnie Hunter's block, and look at that adorable Lil' Monkey block by Sonja Callaghan!

Here's a closer pic of some of the others that are shown on the front cover....


I'd love to share my bounty with you, so if you'd like to win, just leave me a comment on this post telling me which quilting magazine is your current favorite.  I have to admit, I love Quiltmaker!  I also usually enjoy McCalls, especially their Christmas issue :)

No hoops to jump through to win!  You don't have to follow, but if you are a follower, thank you!  You may leave a second message letting me know that you follow, and I'll put your name in for a second chance to win!  Now, remember - I MUST have an email address in order to award the winner.  This giveaway is open to both domestic and international readers, and I will keep it open until midnight Friday, December 12, 2014.

BEFORE YOU GO .... you might like to see what I've been working on lately :)  I'd love to have your encouragement and input as I work on these fun projects!

My favorite current project is finishing up my Hootie quilt!


This is a block that I got from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 7, and it is designed by the very talented Shayla Wolf of Sassafras Lane Designs.  I made one of these blocks each month along with the Rainbow Scrap Challege hosted by SoScrappy.  I eventually decided against the gray Hootie in the bottom right - and went with just a little different look for the 9th Hootie - here's a peek....


Today I spent a good part of the day preparing pieces for my newest project, Patchwork of the Crosses - these are my "slow down and relax as I piece by hand" blocks :)  Here are the blocks I have finished ....





And this one is in process....



During my Thanksgiving travel, I picked up a few pieces that I thought might work for this design.  Here are a few of them ...


.... and I think they are going to work very well ....







Oh yes, I'm excited!!!!

I hope you'll come back after you have visited all the other fun blogs during Giveaway Day.  You just never know what we might get up to here at A Quilt and A Prayer =^..^=

Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
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202 comments:

  1. Still waiting to see the psychedelic Hootie! Loving your handwork too. So many different designs.

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  2. Just love your designs! I have this issue so will pass on your give away, but it is a sweet offer.

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  3. You can count me in on the drawing, it's one of the two issues I'm missing so my fingers are crossed. My favorite magazine is Quiltmaker of course. Love your Patchwork of the Crosses. I just received my template and some paper pieces last week so will be giving them a try soon.

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  4. I love your Hooties! They are so cute! Eventually I'm going to work on something similar but I've got to many things in the works at the moment. Thanks for the giveaway, I'm fairly new so I've never seen this issue. So far I definitely love Quiltmaker and McCalls! Their blogs and freebies are awesome!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  5. Hootie cutie! I love yout new fabrics, thanks for showing how you decide how to use the motifs!
    I would love to win the 100 Block volume 4!
    doulakaren(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. I follow your blog via Bloglovin!
    doulakaren(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  7. Loving your patchwork crosses...this is going to be a gorgeous quilt! Thank you for the opportunity to win Volume 4!!

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  8. I don't get quilting magazines unless there is something in them I like. Quiltmaker's 100 blocks are always full of fun!

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  9. I do follow you, ...and your cute hooties.

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  10. As usual Teresa, you have some beautiful blocks and such cute little Hooties. Love seeing all of your eye candies.

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  11. Love your owls, especially the one with the moon background :)

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  12. Goodness me Teresa, you have been busy with all these goodies in this post, they're a delight and I would love to have your energy!!!

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  13. My favorite magazine? I love Quiltmaker, but I discovered Fat Quarterly (Their Christmas Issue) and while it is just digital, OH MY! There were so many gorgeous patterns I wanted to make almost every one. Can't wait for the final Hootie unveil.

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  14. Your Patchwork of the Crosses blocks are simply gorgeous! I can't wait to see the finished quilt! Someday when life settles down again I want to try some of these, even if just to make a table runner.

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  15. And, I'm a long-time follower via my Blogger Dashboard.

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  16. I really like Fons and Porters quilting magazine. I buy one on the newsstand when something jumps at me from the cover. Then there's always more great things inside to tempt me too!

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  17. I am a Bloglovin' follower of yours!

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  18. My favorite quilting magazine is Quilter's Newsletter.
    I am loving your Hootie blocks, and your POTC too. Such gorgeous fabrics!

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  19. I like Fons and Porter and Quilt Maker the most. But am always tempted to buy others. Thanks for a chance

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  20. I've popped over from Slow Sunday Stitching. Love what you are doing with the POTC blocks. It is next up after I finish some hexies. Hootie is cuter than cute!

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  21. I really like Fons and Porter. Your blocks are gorgeous. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  22. Beautiful fabrics. Thanks so much for sharing. I love Quiltmaker for the basics, but also Mccalls for quilts that are a bit more adventurous.

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  23. Thank you for the giveaway. I like Quiltmaker magazine.

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  24. Such a cute quilt! I don't have any Quiltmaker magazines. Please pick me! Lol. Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  25. I follow you via bloglovin. Love the POTC blocks. They are beautiful! Thanks again. vickise at gmail dot com

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  26. Woohoo! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  27. The only quilt magazine I've ever read is Quilters World. I've seen and admired 100 blocks before, but I don't have any of them.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  28. Currently I'm in love with Love Patchwork & Quilting, a great European magazine.

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  29. Hootie with his wing in the electric socket has me very intrigued. : )
    Wow, girlfriend, do you know how to pick the fabrics, or what?!? Such stunning POTC blocks already made and I see that you are going to continue to produce blocks of comparable loveliness with the fabrics you have waiting in the wings!

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  30. I like Block magazine by Missouri Star Quilt Co. It's great for beginners like me since it uses mostly precuts-FQ, charm packs etc.

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  31. I follow through email. genipickens at gmail dot com

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  32. I love Quiltmaker. Your POTC blocks are stunning...love them!! genipickens at gmail dot com

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  33. Love them all so I don't have A favorite so I hope that doesn't disqualify me. I can't subscribe to magazines so I browse through all of them and buy those that have a pattern I want. Your POTC's are gorgeous. Some look like stained glass, very very stunning.

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  34. I don't currently get any quilting magazines, so I don't have a favorite -- yet!

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  35. Oh My those fabrics are gorgeous! They are going to make beautiful PTC blocks. Can't wait to see them finished!!

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  36. Beautiful blocks with such vibrant colors!!! I'm also making a POTC - I'm fussy cutting a red paisley for each of my blocks and then adding gold, green and brown. I host a monthly hexie linky party (on the 17th) if you would care to join in next week...

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  37. Your hand-pieced blocks are beautiful and I love the Hootie quilt too.

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  38. I have just started quilting so I do not have a favorite quilt magazine yet. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  39. My favorite quilting mag is the one with the cover shot that I'd like to try!

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  40. Following you on my Blogger dashboard!

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  41. Oh I too love quiltmaker! I don't subscribe to any, but I buy them at the fabric store.

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  42. I don't have a fave magazine but I've always wanted to check out the 100 quilt block ones!

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  43. I like Love Patchwork and Quilting form UK. Thanks.

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  44. I get McCall's, Quiltmaker, and AP&Q. Some months I like one best, and then again, another! Just depends.

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  45. I have fallen in love with Jenny Doan's Block! But McCall's comes in a very close second.

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  46. My favorite quilt magazine right now is Primitive Quilts & Projects - I subscribed to AP&Q for 20+ years and finally quit cuz they've changed direction so drastically.

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  47. Love your blocks!! Great giveaway too but I already have volume 4 so throw my name out and pick another.

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  48. I tend not to buy magazines is that bad sorry

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  49. I don't subscribe to any quilt magazines, but I love the Quiltmaker's 100 blocks issues.

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  50. I'm a new bloglovin follower. I love your Patchwork of the Crosses! Beautiful!

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  51. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  52. Each of your Patchwork of the Crosses blocks gets more beautiful.

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  53. Your hootie quilt is so cute and your Patchwork of the Crosses - Wow!

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  54. The only quit magazine I get is the AQS magazine

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  55. Love that Hootie and the POF crosses. Is that a speciall tool in a couple of the photos?

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  56. Quiltmaker definitely. Love your hootie and the turquoise, blue, and gold Quilt and a Prayer

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  57. wow your projects are wonderful. those little owls are so adorable.

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  58. I don't have a favorite but lately I'm drawn to the modern quilting magazines.

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  59. I like quiltmaker as well

    detroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT com

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  60. I am enjoying the electronic "Make Modern" magazine. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  61. I love Fresh Quilts right now! Thank you so much!

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  62. I don't read any quilting magazines, but I love my Ottobre Designs.

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  63. Right now I only subscribe to primitive quilts and I buy the issues that interest me at newsstands

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  64. Bloglovin follower... just getting back into quilting.

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  65. I love Quiltmaker, too. I do not have this issue, somehow, and would love to add it to my collection.

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  66. I like Quiltmaker magazine. Lovely giveaway!
    Susie

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  67. Wow, your quits are gorgous! I don't have a fav magazine.. I usually browse blogs for ideas! This magazine looks fantastic.. and could be my new fav!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Cheri
    quiltingnanny(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  68. I just found you on the giveaway hop...follow via email!

    Cheri
    quiltingnanny(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  69. What a great giveaway. I don't usually look at magazines since I'm usually able to find great ideas and help through blogs. I need somewhere to start though and this like the place to do it :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  70. I subscribe to Quiltmaker...would love to win the older 100 blocks issue nut my favorite magazine is The Love Patchwork Quilting mag from the UK

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  71. I am a new follower via bloglovin' because yes your work is amazing. How smart to make the owls each month doing the scrappy challenge. Love them!!! and your handwork is beautiful :)

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  72. Wow! Your work is beautifully done!! I'm fairly new to quilting. I'm just mastering the HST. Lol. I'd LOVE to be able to make intricate blocks like you've done...someday. Sigh. Thank you for the chance to win! This magazine would be a joy to have. I'm sure it can teach me a thing or 100!! Haha!

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  73. Merry Christmas from Oklahoma, USA! Quiltmaker Magazine is one of the top favorites. I have one of those mirrors, now I see how to use it. Thank you. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  74. I love Quiltmania! Great giveaway.:)

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  75. I follow you on Bloglovin. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  76. I am just amazed by your POTC blocks, you have such a talent for choosing fabrics and designs. Each one is a little masterpiece! I loved your Hooties so much I finally found Volume 7 on Etsy and got it.

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  77. Love your latest work. I was late discovering this mag, so will be very grateful if I win.

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  78. I follow your blog via Bloglovin

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  79. My favorite magazine is Modern Quilts Unlimited.

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  80. The only quilting magazine I subscribe to is Quiltmaker. Love your fussy cut POTC blocks. lynnmcindoe (at) gmail (dot) com

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  81. Thank you for the giveaway! I get Quilt Now and Popular Patchwork magazines on subscription but this one is hard to get in the UK.

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  82. I started collecting the 100 blocks with volume 8. I also love Quilty and Fresh Quilts.

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  83. To be honest, I'm d not read quilting magazines- since I read so many quilting blogs :) thanks so much for this great giveaway!

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  84. I'm your loyal follower via bloglovin :)

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  85. I have let all my quilting magazine lapse except Quiltmaker

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  86. I am looking for Modern Patchwork but it's hard to find in Australia.

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  87. I had no idea about the 100 Quilt Blocks issues, I've learned something new and exciting! And hopefully will win a copy! :) Currently, I read McCall's. My email is jennifer (dot) childree (at) gmail (dot) com.

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  88. My favourite quilt mag is Quilt Now

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  89. I don't get a chance to look at many quilt magazines except when I go to my gramma's.

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  90. your owls are so adorable! I like quiltmaker, when i get the chance to buy anything!
    allisonpogany@gmail.com

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  91. Those blocks look so amazing! I really like American Patchwork Quilting.

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  92. I don't have a favorite magazine; haven't read many. sarah@forrussia.org

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  93. I follow you with bloglovin. sarah@forrussia.org

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  94. Great eye for working with modern fabrics. Hoping to win.

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  95. That issue looks like it has some great blocks in it! I honestly don't read quilting magazines often. Occasionally I will browse the shelves if I find myself in that section of the grocery store, but in general I am an internet girl. I do have an issue or two of Quilty, and I joined AQS so I get their magazine.

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  96. What a cool hootie quilt!!! The owls are adorable!! And thanks for sharing how you make those blocks -- they look awesome! :) I love quiltmaker and then if another magazine catches my eye for a specific project. :)

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  97. I follow via bloglovin! :)
    bcgeates at gmail dot com

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  98. I am liking Quilters Newsletter. Also Quilting Arts.

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  99. I love the fabrics you always choose for your blocks. My favorite quilting magazine is the Quiltmaker 100 blocks magazines but I do not have all the volumes and do not have the one you are giving away.

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  100. I think I would have to say McCall's Quilting.

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  101. Beautiful blocks. I'm too new to have a favorite magazine.

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  102. I can't wait to see your Hootie Quilt finished!

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  103. I am a new email subscriber faramena at gmail dot com

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  104. Love patchwork and quilting is my favorite

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  105. I don't really do magazines, I have a few subscriptions. I guess my fav was the Missouri Star Quilt Company mag when it was quilting quickly and now the Block subscription which is more of a book. I love your work. So beautiful.

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  106. Sorry don't have a favorite magazine. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  107. Pretty projects. New follower on bloglovin. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  108. I love your hootie quilt. So fun. I don't really buy magazines often. I do look every so often then and buy it if I love it.
    ramona_murray(at)comcast(dot)net

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  109. I love American Patchwork and Quilting, and Quiltmaker too.

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  110. The Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks looks like a real treat. Current favourite - Australian Quilter's Companion.
    Really like your hootie owls.. love the way their eyes are all looking in different directions. Gives them personality!!

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  111. I'm not much of a quilter, but I'm trying to get more into it, so I don't have a fave magazine but I love learning new things! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  112. I'm still trying to find a favorite Quilting magazine. So far I just like issues that I see from time to time.

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  113. I like most quilt magazines, when I can find them. They are not always available here...Recently I got Quiltmaker, Quilters Newsletter, and Quilt Now...

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  114. I tend to buy issues that I see with patterns that I like instead of subscribing to the year. I love your Hootie quilt with the whimsical owls :-) And the way that you're using your fabrics to build your new blocks is awesome, that's a great way to make stunning blocks. Enjoy! Oh, and thanks for the giveaway.

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  115. I like most quilt magazines, but I have the most of Quilt. I love your Patchwork of the Crosses blocks. Beautifully done.

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  116. I don't have any quilting magazines, but this looks so fun!
    sntbosch(at)me(dot)com

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  117. I'd love to have a copy of this Quiltmaker's issue, the blocks are so gorgeous. I buy magazines rarely because my UFO stack would just explode. Thanks for the chance!

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  118. I'm a longtime follower on Blogger.

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  119. Your 'Lucy Boston' blocks are great. Wonderful fabrics you've found. As of a fav quilting magazine, I don't have a fav, but, I like most of them. I don't subscribe, but, pick one up, here and there. I love the 100 blocks issues, but, I only have one of them, so far. Thanks for the chance.

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  120. A fun fun giveaway. And would be even better if you'd throw in your Lucy Boston blocks. They are beautiful. I've been wanting to try those.

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  121. I'm enjoying McCalls mags and just got my first 100 Blocks issue so now I'm hooked!

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  122. The owls are precious! I added you to my Feedly today! Thanks!

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  123. I love those owls! so cute! I would love to win a copy of those 100 blocks! I do love the Quiltmaker magazine too! cherisetoweratgmaildotcom

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  124. I like Love patchwork and quilting magazine- I'm new to the quilting magazines.

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  125. oh I LOVE those owls you're making!!!!

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  126. I love your blue & yellow block. :)

    jhunsberger (at) gmail (d0t) c0m

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  127. And I now follow you on bloglovin. When I saw your yarn tally on the side bar I knew I had to! (I have a yarn problem and a fabric problem. There are now a couple stores near me that have good quality yarn & fabric in the same spot, and yeah . . . that is where all my pennies are going!)

    jhunsberger (at) gmail (d0t) c0m

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  128. I don't really buy quilting magazines, but I have seen someone else's copy of Quilt Now and it seems really cool.

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  129. My MIL gave me a subscription to American Patchwork and Quilting, which I enjoy. I have several years' worth of old Quilter's Newsleter Magazines that I love to browse for inspiration.

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  130. My favorite is American Patchwork and Quilting. One word for your blocks is WOW. Thanks for the chance.

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  131. I enjoy the 100 blocks issues! There is such a variety that there is definitely something for everyone!

    jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com

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  132. Would love to have the 100 blocks Vol 4. Recently went through the 100 Blocks Vol 10 Blog Jump and it was fun. I enjoy Quilter's Newsletter, Quiltmaker, American patchwork and Quilting, Quilting Arts and American Quilter. I guess that covers it.

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  133. The last magazine I bought was Quilty - cute paper piecing quilt on the cover... Now if I only took the time to learn how to paper piece I could make it!

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  134. I don't know much about quilting magazines but my mother-in-law just gifted me a subscription to Love of Quilting.

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  135. Thank you for the giveaway!

    cyntheo@verizon.net

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  136. I like love of quilting by fons and porter and Quilt magazine. :o)

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  137. I don't think I'll ever get enough of your Hootie blocks. They are so cute! McCall's has been a favorite magazine for a while. But I really do want to collect these Quiltmaker 100 blocks editions. Thanks for the chance!

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  138. Love the owls! Quiltmaker is a favorite too.

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  139. I usually steal my mom's Quiltmaker :-)

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  140. I get several quilting mags, but right now Quilty is my favorite.

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  141. Quiltmaker!! Thanks for the chance to win a great prize. I love books.
    Posybrodt@gmail.com

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  142. I get Love Patchwork & Quilting mag. Love your blocks

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  143. i love all of them ;) QuiltNow, Quilty, Quiltmaker. They are all really good. ksmith8@emich.edu

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  144. i follow on BL ksmith8@emich.edu

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  145. I follow you through Bloglovin.
    wigglypup2 ( at ) yahoo ( dot ) com

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  146. I don 't subscribe to any quilt magazines, but I always buy Quiltmakers 100 blocks. Thanks for the chance to win!
    wigglypup2 ( at ) yahoo ( dot ) com

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  147. Great looking designs! I love the Quiltmakers 100 magazines!

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  148. I like quiltmaker also. Our local library has a few that I like to borrow but I can't remember my favorites off hand.

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  149. I am a new blog follower and Can't wait until I have more time to look around. Your owl quilt is amazing and has got me itching to make one.

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  150. I don't really buy magazines .. I'm more a book person ... I like exhibition catalogues for eye candy ..

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  151. I love your blocks, they are stunning, I could look at them all day. I have never even seen this magazine, I live in France and they don't get this far, thank you for the chance.

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  152. love those blocks! I'm not brave enough to try them yet! I love quilty, and love patchwork and quilting.

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  153. You gave me some great ideas! I just made my own mirror image tool; love the look.

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  154. Beautiful mirror image blocks. I would love to work out of the 100 blocks - more my speed. Thanks for the chance.

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