Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Leafs Me Happy Blog Hop day 7....and a giveaway

Today is my day to participate in the Leafs Me Happy blog hop! 
A big thank you to hostess, Cherry of Cherry Blossoms Quilting Studio
and to  Mdm Samm for organizing all the blog hops and 
for being are fearless leader!!!

The blog hops are lots of fun and sEw inspiring....and best of all
you meet lots of new friends.

Today's inspiration comes from these bloggers.....
Tuesday October  9
ferristhoughts
Home Designs by Amanda
Quilt n Queen....this is ME

 I have been sewing a project that will be at Quilt Market.
I finished it on Sunday...it is beautiful
and will share it with you after market.
It did take a lot of my spare time to complete.....65 pieces in each 12" block
and .....yes I would like to make it again, exactly the same!
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Today I have only 2 fall blocks to share with you...I ran out of time to be more creative.
I hope you like them.

...the first one is the 2nd seasonal block from the
Bird Brain Designs pattern called Seasonal Patchwork
My block measures 10.5 inches 
I used tea dyed muslin with DMC Perle cotton #8 
I stitched the Winter  block for the Think Christmas blog hop.
I still have the Spring and Summer blocks to stitch. 

...for the second block I used a Buttermilk Basin pattern.

The original pattern is a 8" x 8" pillow using wools and cottons.
  I used 6.5" squares for the 4 patch
to make it to fit my table topper and changed the design of the bird.  
The bird was left over from a project I made 2 years ago.
Live Laugh Love  finishes at 12" x 12"
I luv it...Ü
don't you just love the sunflower batik....
The fabrics were from my stash

Thank you for stopping in for a visit...I hope you are enjoying the Fall hop.
I have a giveaway, your choice of the Bird Brain Design pattern 
or the Buttermilk Basin pattern
Just leave me a comment and please make sure I have a way to contact you.
I would love it if you choose to follow me but it is not necessary to win.
I will pick the winner on October 13

....WOW...I have reached 700 followers....
A giveaway for my followers is coming on October 15
come back to see what I will be giving away on Monday to one lucky follower!

I am enjoying a little R&R, DH has a few days off. 
I will be taking a few days off too...no computer...and will return in a few days.
Happy Stitching




133 comments:

  1. Woo-Hoo! Looks like I am your first comment!

    Thank you for such fantastic eye candy! Love your blocks!

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  2. The two projects you have shared are just perfect. I always love the little stitcheries, especially done like this one as redwork.
    Great to see how you have adapted the pillow pattern to make your block. Gorgeous.
    You enjoy your break and try to relax!!

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  3. Oooh I love all of your quilts - especially the stitched one, I have yet to try one of those (have a halloween one in my stash but I dont think it will be done for this year!) - thanks for sharing.

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  4. Both are lovely projects. My favourite is your redwork stitchery. I just love those acorns!

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  5. Lovely projects! Love the sunflowerbatik in your miniquilt! Have a great time and enjoy!

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  6. Love the stitchery so my choice would be the Bird Brain Design, I already follow you.

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  7. The seasonal patchwork is great, thanks for the chance to win and I am your new follower!

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  8. I just love pieces with crows in them - wonderful minis and thank you for sharing.

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  9. I love your stitchery but my favorite is the Bird Brain Design, as I love birds.
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful projects
    Britt-Inger in Malmö Sweden

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  10. Crow are best in a pattern, well done.

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  11. Love the sunflower batik too. Have always wanted to try some redwork so that would be my favourite.

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  12. I love your blocks. The stitchery is stunning and the live, laugh, love one is awesome. Love the sunflowers! Enjoy your time off!

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  13. I particularly love the little crow on the sunflower. very cute.

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  14. Both blocks are stunning! Excellent choices! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful mini-hoilday!

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  15. They are both lovely. I love redwork at any time, and the sunflower and crow block are beautiful.

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  16. Great project. SUch inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  17. Pauline I love your stitching, as always. That sunflower batik is gorgeous and so is that quilt you put together with it. Of course I'm partial to redwork but still, the sunflower would call my name! blessings, marlene

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  18. Both of these are really wonderful - thanks for sharing.

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  19. Both of your blocks so capture the essence of the hop, but I would go with the stitchery. Great work, thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

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  20. My goodness you get a lot done. I work on my things every day, almost ALL day, and I still can't get that much done. It is amazing work that you do.

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  21. I love your block with the crow. It turned out nice. Although I am not a big fan of crows as they use my trailer for a football game on Sunday mornings it is very cute. marlaruthnelson@gmail.com

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  22. Beautiful projects! I would love to win the Buttermilk Basin pattern!

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  23. Love your projects! And....I'm a new follower!

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  24. Nice job on both projects, hard to choose between embroidery and wool ;) Thanks for sharing

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  25. beautiful blocks! I would love to do those bird brain designs patterns!

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  26. Your blocks are beautiful. I can't wait to see your market quilt. It sounds amazing.

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  27. Congrats on the 700! Love your redwork! I'm just starting to "play" with it, so I'm thinking I'd choose the Bird Brain Design Pattern.

    Thanks for the fun, and enjoy your time unplugged and away!

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  28. I'll be there to see your work at market. I would love the Bird Brain Design pattern.

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  29. Very nice work....I do follow and would love to win the second...from Buttermilk...thank you...

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  30. I love your two blocks, they are beautiful !! Thanks for the give away, since I love stitcheries I would go for the Bird Brain design

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  31. I like them both, you did a good job on them. I like the bird brain design one better though. Thanks. Vivian

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  32. Pretty blocks! I really need to get myself started on a redwork piece. YOur sunflower batik is fabulous in the table topper quilt. I'd love the pattern! I'm a follower! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Great work... I agree that the sunflower batik looks great on the Live Laugh Love, and I really like your bird (better than the pattern one)!

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  34. Good Morning Pauline..you never disappoint us..ever..your work is always perfection, especially today..I don't think anyone does needlework as good as you lol

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  35. cute things great giveaway, I'd love the red and white pattern.

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  36. Love your projects - I am a fan of crows (when they are in quilts!) and love sunflowers!

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  37. Beautiful handwork! And I think your bird is much better... :-) So cute!

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  38. Love all your work!! I like the Bird Brain--Cause I have never done Redwork and again-I love new things!!! Thanks for posting and the Giveaway!

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  39. What beautiful work! I particularly love the redwork

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  40. Congratulations on reaching your 700 goal!!! Yay!
    Your blocks are so pretty! I love the little redwork block! (That is the pattern I would choose). The Bird Brain design is also beautiful! Great job! (And I'm glad you finished your market project so quickly! Sounds like an intricate one!)

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  41. Great blocks! I do love the redwork SO much! I'm anxious to see what you made for Quilt Market!!! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!!

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  42. Both projects are wonderful. How fun! Enjoy your R&R.

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  43. I think I like the Buttermilk Basin best. Love that sunflower batik. I'm always looking for ideas for mini quilts for my stand (and for gifts). Have a great hop!

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  44. I'm already a follower! I really really like the wall hanging with the sunflowers! It's so cute! the redwork is nicely done too. Great job on both! hulseybg@gmail.com

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  45. I love both of your blocks. I like your bird design better. It turned out so cute.

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  46. A break from the computer is a very good thing! Relax and enjoy time with your hubby! Thanks for the chance on the giveaway!

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  47. Hi!!! I will be waiting to see your big quilt!!!! Sounds amazing!!! Your blocks are very pretty!!!!! I love the redwork!!! Thanks for the fun!!!

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  48. Bird brain....fun!

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  49. Gorgeous blocks. Love both of them. They are so different it is too hard to choose which one i like better. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity on the draw
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  50. Great blocks! I'm a huge fan of Bird Brain designs.

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  51. Either would be wonderful, but I think Bird Brain Designs...thanks so much!

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  52. I am a follower - and love both blocks.. I would be happy to win either of the patterns. Thanks for a chance.

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  53. They are both lovely projects! I just bought my first perle cotton, and can't wait to use it!

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  54. I just love your redwork, I'm hoping to jump into that through the winter! Live, love, laugh left me smiling especially with those sunflowers!
    Thank you for the chance :)

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  55. I love the patterns you have used.

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  56. What a sweet stitchery is that! And you r Live. Laugh, Love is also great, I like the bird!
    Thanks for showing!

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  57. Your stitches are beautiful. You did a great job on this wall hanging. I love it!!!

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  58. I love the redwork!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  59. Well, you still got 2 done :) and they are nice!

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  60. I enjoyed your blog as well as the pictures. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the one with the sunflower since I now live in Kansas the Sunflower state. LOL

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  61. Great blocks! I'm a huge fan of Bird Brain designs.

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  62. Don't ya just love Bird Brain Designs? I can't wait to "raid' their booth at Pacific International Quilt Fest next weekend in Santa Clara. Thanks for sharing your work, from California.

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  63. I love your projects! especially the black bird - I love birds! I already follow you! Enjoy some R&R!

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  64. I love your table topper. The fabrics and design are perfect--great job!

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  65. You always do such lovely work. I have been following you through the hops and am learning so much. The Bird Brain Design is my choice. I like both of your blocks.

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  66. The table topper is awesome. The sunflower batik fabric is beautiful.I have never seen the Buttermilk Basin Patterns before. Love the one you used.

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  67. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

    I am a happy new follower of yours!

    Cheers!

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  68. HELLO! THANKS SO FOR SHARING ON YOUR NEAT BLOG! I FOLLOW YOU!WOULD LOVE TO WIN THE BIRD BRAIN PATTERN>THANKS FOR A CHANCE AT IT! HAPPY STITCHING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  69. I love the bird block and I am a new follower. Thanks for sharing!!

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  70. Thanks for sharing your creativiy.the redwork one is my favorite!!

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  71. I faithfully follow and I LOVE Birdbrain designs. Celebrate Autumn!

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  72. I Love the Birdbrain mini quilt...the sunflower batik is beautiful!

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  73. Love both of your blocks. Very nice of you to join the hop. Yes I am a follower.

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  74. Great blocks...love the live, laugh, love mini!!! TFS (I'm already a happy follower)

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  75. Rosemary B here:
    adorable blocks, beautiful red work, love the finished projects, well done!
    Thank you for sharing your creativity.
    AND thanks so much for this generous giveaway. Those of these items look divine!

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  76. Beautiful blocks! I've just recently gotten into red work and you did an awesome job on your! I love your sunflower and crow too - you are sew creative! Hope you enjoy your time away!! Thank you for the opportunity to win a pattern :)

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  77. that sunflower batik is perfect. Love both your blocks. I am a follower and if you should pick my name I would love the Buttermilk Basin pattern. Thanks for shairng.

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  78. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.netOctober 9, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Both are perfect and it would be hard to choose. But I guess I would have to choose the Birdbrain designs. I love red work and have 2 red work twinsize quilts in the works.

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  79. Both blocks are adorable! I am a big fan of Bird Brain designs. Thank you for the great giveaway.

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  80. love the redwork design! have redwork on my to- do list of things to try .... this pretty handwork project would be a pleasure to work. thanx for the chance to win it

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  81. I always look forward to seeing your projects and I love both of these! Enjoy your few days off.

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  82. I enjoy seeing your work and look forward to seeing what has 65 pieces in each block! Enjoy your time away!

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  83. THE RED STITCHING IS MY FAV. I LOVE HOW CUTE THE BLOCKS LOOK. GREAT JOB!!

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  84. Wonderful blocks to go with this wonderful hop. I love the Bird Brain pattern a lot. JudyCinNC

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  85. Love the red work , this will make a really sweet wall hanging and your mini quilt is sweet I love that batik , I really love sunflowers !! Thanks for sharing , I am a follower.

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  86. Both blocks are so pretty!!! I think my favorite would be the Bird Brain Designs embroidery.. I am so into embroidery lately!! I've never done redwork, but it is so pretty-- I definitely want to try it now! :-)

    Thanks so much for the chance to win! The hop has been wonderfully fun!

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  87. great blocks ,I have to try the stitching sew I would love to win the bird brain pattern.
    thanks for sharing
    in stitches

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  88. Glad you're getting in some R&R; great time of year to do that. I enjoyed both of your blocks - I must get back into doing some hand-embroidery. Your block with the sunflower was excellent. The choice of colors was right on - the applique sunflower looks almost real - great fabrics. I like your bird much better - good idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  89. Your redwork is always amazing. I absolutely LOVE the sunflower tabletopper. I love how you altered the pattern to work for your tabletopper. Cute bird.
    I am a follower and would pick the sunflower pattern. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  90. Love both of these, but because I love Redwork I'd choose the Birdbrain design. I'm already a follower by email. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  91. Your redwork is lovely, I am also fond of sunflowers. Buttermilk Basin is my favorite pattern. Thank you for the great giveaway!

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  92. I like the Buttermilk Basin pattern. Your blocks are wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  93. I love both your blocks!! They are gorgeous!!!! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! I would love to win the stitchery pattern!!

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  94. Great blocks. I love the fabric on the sunflower.Great little table topper. Enjoy your R&R.

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  95. love your projects mostly the christmas one thanks for the chance

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  96. oh my--both are wonderful but Bird Brain for me!! thanks for opportunity

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  97. Both patterns are wonderful but I love the Bird Brain the best.

    Thank you
    sandyb720 at gmail dot com

    I am following:)

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  98. Thanks for participating in the hop and for the giveaway! I'm a follower.

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  99. Hope you are having as much fun as I am!

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  100. Both are too cute! Thanks for sharing with us and have fun on your R&R!

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  101. I love your redwork! Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  102. I love your embroidery! The Redwork pattern is quite nice!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  103. WOW! Love them both. Really love Bird Brains, that would be your choice. Thank you for sharing. I am an old timer follower. :) Enjoy your time off with hubby, those are the best times.

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  104. Love your blocks! Nice Raven! thanks for sharing.

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  105. Nice fall blocks. I esp. love the little sunflower quilt!

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  106. Beautiful embroidery and the wool table stand mini is so sweet. I love your hop today and I have been following you for awhile. Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas

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  107. I love your redwork designs! And I especially enjoyed your photos sharing your fall fun....just like a postcard! Thanks for sharing.

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  108. How cute! I have never been a fan of batiks - just a personal preference - I thinks you may just have changed that. The sunflower is just a smash! I just became follower #710! WOW! I love the embroidery. If I am fortunate to be the winner, it will be a difficult choice. I love embroidery. I have a 12 x 12 frame and I have never made a thing for it. I think I've had it for over a year and a half. I just sits bare on my hearth. Thank you for taking time to participate in the blog hop and inspire me and others. Now I have more things on my to-do wish list. Again, thanks. That's one of the things I love about the hop - all the fun things I get to see and want to try.

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  109. I am a follower and greatly appreciate your blog.Thanks.Becky

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  110. Thank-you for sharing your seasonal embroided block very cute and Thanks for the give away chance.Becky

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  111. I love the seasonal embroidery, it is really lovely. The batik sunflower is amazing but I just love batik. If I should be lucky enough to win I would like the embroidery pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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  112. I love your block, the crow and sunflower are wonderful. Thank you for the giveaway and chance to win!

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  113. Your blocks are wonderful. Hope your R&R where good. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  114. Love the Buttermilk Basin pattern. The batik works beautifully. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  115. Beautiful work! You are very talented! Though I love the embroidery & would like to complete a project like that some day, the Buttermilk Basin is more fitting for me! Thanks for the chance to win & for inspiring us today! I'm following!

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  116. Sweet stitchery, Pauline. Perfect for fall decorating! I love that sunflower batik you used in your mini. It's so perfect for that darling fall mini.

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  117. What beautiful projects Pauline and I can't wait to see what you have been working on for Quilt Market!

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  118. OOOOO, I love your Redwork block! I just can;t seem to get enough of Redwork lately! Your other block is fantastic also!

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  119. Hiya! Such lovely work! I especially love the Bird Brain pattern, would love to try some redwork. Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects and for having the giveaway. Enjoy your time off. Blessed be, hugs!!!

    playamom57 at yahoo dot com

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  120. Love your handwork! It is beautiful!!

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  121. Hello from follower #712. I am Stitchery girl myself and LOVE Redwork in whatever color that it is in. I would so love to give the Bird Brain Pattern as I think it would be a prefect winter project in front of the TV & fireplace. **Sigh**
    Thank You for sharing your wonderful work with us.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  122. I love your projects! The little hanging is perfect!~ the batik looks so nice in it. :-) But you know how much I love to embroider, so the autumn hanging really caught my eye!~ great work! I am a happy follower! have a great day!

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  123. Lovely blocks, thanks for sharing.

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  124. what lovely work! thank you for the inspiration!

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  125. Your gorgeous work leafs me happy! Right now would pick the Bird Brain pattern. Thanks for sharing your project. I'm a follower too.

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  126. I simply love the sunflower and crow quilt, just adorable!

    Hugs
    Jody

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  127. These are both so cute! Lovely work! Thank you for the sweet giveaway. I would love the Bird Brain Designs pattern. Happy Stitching!

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  128. Pauline -- these are precious -- I love the Redwork -- but the Bird Brain Design is the best! I love crows and working with wool -- so that would work up really fast!

    Thanks for sharing these with us.
    Karen

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