Wednesday, 1 December 2010

I'm giving away .....

This giveaway has now closed.  Thanks to everyone who entered.  You can see the winner here.
 
... a calendar. (It's the first day of December today, so does that make it an advent calendar?)

Anyway, thanks to the wonderful people at Martingale (well, I have to say that don't I?  Guess who's publishing my book?)  I have got this fantastic calendar to give away to one of you.

Every month there is a picture of a great quilt, like this,
or this,
or this,

but the really cool part is that you also get instructions to make each quilt.  So now you could be organised, you have something wonderful to look at each month and you have loads of new projects to work on.  There are applique projects, there are piecing projects, and for those of you who can't make up your mind which method you prefer, there are even projects with both piecing and applique in!  As well as the instructions for each quilt, there is a useful section on general techniques such as making bias strips, preparing pieces for applique, etc.

The other thing I think is really good about this calendar is that the quilts are photographed so beautifully that you can even see how they have been quilted.

So, what do you have to do to win this?  Simply leave me a comment on this post. Yep, that's all.   You do not have to be a follower (although new followers are always welcome), but if you are, leave me a second comment telling me that you are and you will have a second entry.  If you are a no-reply person, please leave me an email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.  You are welcome to enter wherever you live in this world or in any other universe!  This giveaway will be open until Tuesday 7 December at midnight (GMT) and the winner will be announced the following day.  That way I will have time to post it to the winner so you receive it in time for Christmas.
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137 comments:

  1. Penny1 December 2010 at 11:58

    They say the first to comment never wins....I hope I'll be the first to comment who win!!! Lol...

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  2. Penny1 December 2010 at 12:00

    Of course I'm a follower :)

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  3. Hanne1 December 2010 at 12:11

    Im in:-) I hope i winn this lovley calender. Have a wonderfull christmas time:-)

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  4. paulette1 December 2010 at 12:19

    Beautiful calendar!! Please throw my name into your Santa's hat for the draw!! Thanks so much!!
    Paulette

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  5. paulette1 December 2010 at 12:21

    ♫I will follow you, follow you where ever you may go...there isn't an ocean too wide...♪♫
    Paulette :o)

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  6. Peach Rainbow1 December 2010 at 12:23

    Awesome! Thanks for the chance!

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  7. Peach Rainbow1 December 2010 at 12:24

    I'm a follower too :)

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  8. Cheryl1 December 2010 at 12:26

    Thanks for the chance for the calendar. I was given one as a gift once and really enjoyed it.

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  9. Cheryl1 December 2010 at 12:26

    I'm a follower.

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  10. Diane1 December 2010 at 12:30

    Oh how fun! I've had their calendar's before-love them! And always think a quilt photo should show the quilting!
    Thanks for the chance!

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  11. Diane1 December 2010 at 12:30

    And I'm a follower too!
    ttfn!

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  12. Sunnybec1 December 2010 at 12:40

    As I think I come from a different universe sometimes put my name in the hat too!!! It's a lovely prize thank you. Linda x

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  13. Sunnybec1 December 2010 at 12:42

    I am a follower too x

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  14. JayTee1 December 2010 at 13:10

    I love the calendar...be a motivation for a monthly project

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  15. Sarah Vanderburgh1 December 2010 at 13:20

    I've had my eye on this calendar! I usually get one calendar like this every year. Have yet to make any of the quilts though! I really want to make the cover quilt on this one. Thanks for the chance!

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  16. Sarah Vanderburgh1 December 2010 at 13:21

    I follow as well:)

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  17. Karen1 December 2010 at 13:25

    What a beautiful quilt calendar - it would look great in my sewing room and a project for each month is such a bonus! Count me in. Thank you.

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  18. Karen1 December 2010 at 13:26

    I follow your blog so another great chance to get that beautiful calendar. Have a wonderful day!

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  19. Becky1 December 2010 at 13:26

    What a wonderful giveaway! I love calendars! This one looks wonderful. Please add my name to the giveaway! Have a wonderful day!

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  20. Linda 1 December 2010 at 13:33

    How cool! Thanks Sue! I've seen that calendar before but I did not realize it had the instructions to make each quilt! Love it!

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  21. Astrid1 December 2010 at 13:38

    I love calendars, and who can say no to the chance to win a quilting calendar?! I'm a follower, pls count me in.

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  22. Jocelyn1 December 2010 at 13:44

    WOW what a wonderful gifty :-) Thanks for thinking ahead and helping us plan for exciting things in the New Year!

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  23. Jocelyn1 December 2010 at 13:44

    And yes, I am a follower ;-D

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  24. Donna~~1 December 2010 at 13:46

    Lovely calendar! Who wouldn't want a fresh quilt for inspiration each month?!

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  25. Shelley1 December 2010 at 13:51

    Oh....calender love going on here! I would love to have this sweet one hanging on my wall!So generous..thanks!

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  26. Brenda1 December 2010 at 13:51

    Great give away. Lovely calendar!

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  27. Shelley1 December 2010 at 13:51

    I have been a follower for a while now :)

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  28. Diane H1 December 2010 at 13:52

    Would love a chance to hang this lovely in my sewing room. Thank you, Sue.

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  29. Diane H1 December 2010 at 13:53

    I follow you. (love the background!!!)

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  30. Stray Stitches (Linda G)1 December 2010 at 13:58

    Great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

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  31. Marj1 December 2010 at 14:00

    Put me in the mix to win the beautiful calender. Thank you for hosting such a generous giveaway.

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  32. Marj1 December 2010 at 14:01

    I am one of your followers too.

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  33. Cathi1 December 2010 at 14:09

    Count me in~

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  34. BilboWaggins1 December 2010 at 14:19

    What a lovely calendar. As I have been using an outdoor calendar for my 'green dot' gardening days, if I had this one I could have 'different colour dot days'! for when I do some quilting - how about that as an incentive to get me to the sewing machine?

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  35. Frances Leate1 December 2010 at 14:22

    These are always superb calendars and I would love to be the proud owner of one for 2011. Cheers from Far North Qld.

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  36. Stitched With Prayer1 December 2010 at 14:32

    Good Morning Sue!!! Well, it's morning here, LOL. I would love to have this great calendar, thank you so much for the chance. Good Luck to Everyone!!! Hugs...

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  37. Stitched With Prayer1 December 2010 at 14:33

    I have been a follower for a while now, and very happy about it too, LOL! Hugs...

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  38. Connie1 December 2010 at 14:37

    I am a follower, would love to win this but if not can we buy one.Have a great day!

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  39. Quilthaze1 December 2010 at 14:38

    I'd love to win the calendar. Count me in please!

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  40. Quilthaze1 December 2010 at 14:38

    I follow you too!

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  41. Miss Hillbilly1 December 2010 at 14:49

    Today when I turned the calendar to Dec 1st, I was thinking...time to buy a new one! Well, no need if I win :)

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  42. Miss Hillbilly1 December 2010 at 14:49

    And you know I'm a follower...and a big fan too :)

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  43. Jen1 December 2010 at 15:00

    This is on my list of things I really need right now ;)! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  44. Jen1 December 2010 at 15:02

    I'm a follower, of course!

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  45. Darlene1 December 2010 at 15:16

    Oh, I would love to win - keeping my fingers crossed.

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  46. BillieBee (billiemick)1 December 2010 at 15:35

    Love given aways!

    Billie

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  47. Anonymous1 December 2010 at 15:44

    looks lovely and I never get an advent calendar

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  48. Shakerwood1 December 2010 at 15:44

    Well, I would love to win a calendar. Count me in!

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  49. Joanna1 December 2010 at 15:47

    How nice. We all need calendars, and this one is so neat. Thanks, Sue and Martingale.

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  50. Joanna1 December 2010 at 15:48

    I am one of your happy followers.

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  51. Kathleen C1 December 2010 at 16:11

    It would be lovely to have this calendar on my kitchen wall--and I never buy myself a special calendar.
    Thanks very much.

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  52. Kathleen C1 December 2010 at 16:13

    I am a follower, too.Thanks, again.

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  53. Marcia W.1 December 2010 at 16:25

    This is a fantastic calendar from Martingale. Congratulations on having a nice publisher for your book. Noticed their quirky question is out, so must go! Happy Holidays.

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  54. Anonymous1 December 2010 at 16:28

    that's so nice!
    Thanks for the chance
    Gina
    http://gina-catswhiskers.blogspot.com/

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  55. Anonymous1 December 2010 at 16:30

    I am follower for some time
    Gina
    http://gina-catswhiskers.blogspot.com/

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  56. Michele T1 December 2010 at 16:50

    I would love some monthly inspiration - thanks for the chance! I am a dedicated follower.

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  57. Kirsten1 December 2010 at 16:58

    I´d love to win the calender

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  58. Kirsten1 December 2010 at 16:58

    I´m a follower and I love it. Thanks for offering the give away

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  59. June D1 December 2010 at 17:07

    Just found your blog - am interested to read the past posts but thought I'd put my name in for the calendar too... : )

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  60. Anonymous1 December 2010 at 17:13

    NEAT GIVEAWAY!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  61. SewCalGal1 December 2010 at 17:42

    Hi Sue,

    Please do not enter me in this giveaway, but I wanted to let you know I posted about it on my page where I share insights on contests & giveaways: http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  62. Anonymous1 December 2010 at 18:04

    Well, it is that time of year again, buying a new calendar, so winning this one would be great, plus all the quilt patterns is a added plus.

    marie in oregon

    mariebeers@hotmail.com

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  63. Anonymous1 December 2010 at 18:26

    Shucks...already got my calendar and not near as pretty as this one! If I win...the other goes! LOL

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  64. Marcia W.1 December 2010 at 18:42

    I am a follower of Quilt Times blog.

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  65. Quiltpassion.blogspot.com1 December 2010 at 19:16

    I also like a chance to win this beautiful calender!
    Greetings, Cisca

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  66. Quiltpassion.blogspot.com1 December 2010 at 19:17

    And yes, I am a follower.

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  67. WoolenSails1 December 2010 at 19:35

    I would love this calendar, beautiful quilts to admire and do.

    Debbie

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  68. Jorie1 December 2010 at 19:37

    I have been looking for a calendar for 2011, and never even thought to see if there were quilt calendars! I may just have to find one myself if I don't win the giveaway! Thanks for the chance :)

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  69. Jorie1 December 2010 at 19:38

    I am a new follower!

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  70. Reenie1 December 2010 at 20:04

    What a generous giveaway! Thanks so much for offering this up, Sue!

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  71. Reenie1 December 2010 at 20:04

    I am a follower!!

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  72. robin1 December 2010 at 20:09

    Beautiful calendar! Would love to enjoy it all next year... ;o)

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  73. robin1 December 2010 at 20:09

    I'm a follower. :o)

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  74. Marilyn W1 December 2010 at 20:38

    Would like to win this. I haven't bought the 2011 calendars for my house yet.

    Marilyn
    marilynjw1971@gmail.com

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  75. Shellie1 December 2010 at 21:18

    I would absolutely love this calendar. What a perfect one to have!

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  76. Shellie1 December 2010 at 21:19

    Im a follower.

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  77. michele1 December 2010 at 23:47

    Merry Christmas - thanks for entering me in the giveaway.

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  78. michele1 December 2010 at 23:47

    I'm a follower.

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  79. Donna2 December 2010 at 00:38

    Great calendar! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. Happy quilting!

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  80. Donna2 December 2010 at 00:39

    I am a follower. Love your blog ... and the calendar. Happy quilting!

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  81. Lynda2 December 2010 at 01:51

    Oooo....I love quilt calendars! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  82. Lynda2 December 2010 at 01:51

    Yep...I'm a follower.

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  83. Tiffaney2 December 2010 at 02:24

    What a fun giveaway.

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  84. quiltmom anna2 December 2010 at 03:23

    HI Sue,
    I do love quilt calendars- they are always so inspiring. Thanks for the lovely opportunity to win such a nice prize.
    I hope you enjoy a wonderful festive season and May the new year bring you and yours some great times filled with good health, happiness and prosperity.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  85. quiltmom anna2 December 2010 at 03:25

    I am one of your long time followers too.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  86. quiltma2 December 2010 at 05:44

    Love the calendar. Thanks for the giveaway

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  87. quiltma2 December 2010 at 05:45

    I am a follower

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  88. Copper Patch2 December 2010 at 06:07

    Ooooh it's pretty! Count me in for an entry.
    Ab xx

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  89. Janet2 December 2010 at 06:47

    Nice calendar. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  90. Laurie in Maine2 December 2010 at 08:27

    I would love to check "What day is it?" next year with such a nice calendar. :)

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  91. Gill2 December 2010 at 09:30

    Count me in please!

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  92. Sue Wild2 December 2010 at 12:03

    You have so many replies, Sue, so I thought I'd add mine too! Looks a great calendar.

    As you know I already a follower!

    Keep warm in this 'orridle weather

    Best wishes

    Sue

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  93. Sue Wild2 December 2010 at 12:04

    Leaving a second comment because I follow (shouldn't have mentioned the first time!!

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  94. Nat Palaskas2 December 2010 at 12:32

    It's good to see that so many people read your blog even though they don't always leave comments. Great giveaway - good luck everyone - Hugs Nat

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  95. Pam2 December 2010 at 13:17

    What a beautiful calendar ...such inspiration!!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  96. Pam2 December 2010 at 13:18

    I'm a new follower of your blog.

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  97. Anonymous2 December 2010 at 15:05

    Wht a cool calender to win. Thank ou for the chance to enter and to win one. It's beginning to look and feel like Christmas.

    Sandi from Sonora, CA
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  98. Deb2 December 2010 at 16:17

    Hi Sue ~ I'd love to win a quilt calendar! And it should be very inspiring each month! I'm new to your blog as of this very minute! Although...I've seen your photo around blogland on comments. So now i've made my way here. Thanks so much.

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  99. Deb2 December 2010 at 16:17

    I just signed up to become a follower, too.

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  100. Kathy H2 December 2010 at 20:43

    Beautiful calendar, thanks for the chance to win.

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  101. Kathy H2 December 2010 at 20:43

    I am a follower.

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  102. Ann J2 December 2010 at 21:33

    Book???? There's going to be a book??
    What? When? Does this mean I'll 'know' somebody famous when it appears :-)

    Please put me in the draw then if I win I could ogle the calender whilst waiting for the book!

    Luv........Ann J

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  103. terry2 December 2010 at 22:01

    What a lovely calendar - a quilt a month. Would love to win.

    Terry in So. Calif.

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  104. LesQuilts2 December 2010 at 22:11

    Thank you Sue for the giveaway calendar! Thanks too to Martingdale!
    Take care, Leslie

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  105. Cheryll3 December 2010 at 03:06

    Such a GrEaT way to inspired quilters EVERY month! Pwease put me in your drawing! Thanks

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  106. Andra Gayle3 December 2010 at 03:13

    I love your Blog design and I would love to have this great calendar!
    Thanks so much for the chance!

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  107. Andra Gayle3 December 2010 at 03:14

    and of course, I am a follower...
    Season's Greetings!

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  108. sunny3 December 2010 at 03:59

    what a great giveaway! Please sign me up.

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  109. sunny3 December 2010 at 03:59

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  110. sewali3 December 2010 at 05:22

    Wow, 115 comments, you're very popular! Lovely calendar too.

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  111. Fleurette3 December 2010 at 13:00

    Looks a great calendar, some really gorgeous patterns, thanks for the giveaway!

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  112. Teresa3 December 2010 at 13:46

    Count me in - I just love quilt calendars! thanks for the great giveaway.

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  113. Teresa3 December 2010 at 13:47

    I am a follower of yours too.

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  114. Zlaty3 December 2010 at 16:17

    What a lovely idea for the calendar to include directions to make the quilts!!! Thank you for the giveaway!

    Happy sewing!

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  115. Zlaty3 December 2010 at 16:18

    I am also a follower of yours Sue! Thanks for the second chance of winning!

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  116. Red Geranium Cottage3 December 2010 at 16:47

    WOW how awesome for you! Congrats!!! Love the calendar. Everyone needs a calendar right?? :-)
    And you know I follow your blog. :-)

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  117. Traci3 December 2010 at 20:08

    Just found your Christmas quilt along & have added you to my faves!

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  118. Rose Marie4 December 2010 at 04:39

    I love calendars that have their patterns included. Hope you pick me!

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  119. Searchfamilies4 December 2010 at 08:41

    I just love Quilt Calendars you get inspired every month by a new quilt or project
    Hugs Janice

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  120. Ann J4 December 2010 at 11:48

    Hi Sue!

    Back again - forgot to post my 'follower' entry !

    Luv..Ann J

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  121. Sue4 December 2010 at 12:19

    Hi Sue, Well, from one Sue to another!! Thankyou for the opportunity to win this gorgeous calendar. I am a Follower of yours as well. I do love seeing the comments you leave on my blog. I love your blog too, but I didnt know you were getting a book published! Wow, that is sooo wonderful!! I want to find out more now!! Hugs n Blessings from Sue in Oz.

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  122. Unknown4 December 2010 at 22:28

    Include me in a chance to win.

    hugz
    Pam

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  123. Quiltsmiles5 December 2010 at 06:17

    Please throw my name into your giveaway. Congrats on your book too. Jane

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  124. Deb5 December 2010 at 20:00

    Love the calendar and the chance to win, thank you!

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  125. Deb5 December 2010 at 20:01

    Forgot, I'm a follower too!

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  126. Hilachas6 December 2010 at 02:17

    What a beautiful calendar. I'd love to win it. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  127. Hilachas6 December 2010 at 02:18

    I am now a follower.

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  128. Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery Lady6 December 2010 at 17:41

    Wanted to stop by and say Hi - throw my name in the hat for the fun of it. Came over from Quilt Hollow.

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  129. Barb6 December 2010 at 22:44

    Hi
    great give away = I'm still catching up and I guess I'm in under the wire.
    I'd love to win one of these.

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  130. Barb6 December 2010 at 22:44

    Been a long time follower :)
    xoxo

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  131. MoeWest7 December 2010 at 07:31

    I would love to have an inspiring calendar like this. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  132. StitchinByTheLake7 December 2010 at 13:53

    I love these calendars with the quilts in them - had one several years ago! blessings, marlene

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  133. Dolores7 December 2010 at 17:28

    A wonderful calendar. Each month is a treat.

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  134. Mary on Lake Pulaski8 December 2010 at 02:37

    Congratulations on your win - Bliss is a great choice.

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  135. Mary on Lake Pulaski8 December 2010 at 02:37

    I'm a follower!

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  136. Nanbon448 December 2010 at 05:35

    Please enter my name in your drawing, maybe if I win a calendar I will be able to keep track of my days better...

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  137. Tracey8 December 2010 at 07:07

    Oooh can I sneak in on this pleezzz!

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