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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

Hope y'all have set aside some surfing time this week because... 
It's Giveaway Day, the Ultra-Fun Semi-Annual linkup hosted by Sew Mama Sew!

I love this opportunity to share some favorite things, and to meet new blogger's! 
The giveaway bundle I have put together includes:
One Vintage Market 5" Stacker, by Tasha Noel
Three Fat Quarters of the three prints shown, also by Tasha Noel, from her line "Country Girls".
One Handmade Scissor Cozy, plus whatever happens to jump inside it... and..
One downloadable PiNS pincushion pattern, by Sugar Free Quilts!
I really enjoyed making this over-sized cushion last month. It is large, and fully-lined, making it very durable - mine is getting a lot of use!

If you are new to my blog, Welcome!
I blog for fun..
Sponsor-free and Ad-free..

Today, I have selected a few of my favorite links that I hope you find useful and inspiring:

I made four Scissor Cozies last month, using the tutorial from S.O.T.A.K. Handmade.
You could say I have been on a bit of a bag-kick as of late. I was spurred on by Bag It!, running through the 14th at Elm Street Quilts. Patty has tempted us with tutorials for weeks now, and has encouraged us to enter any bags we make for the chance to win goodies from her sponsors!

This week, I have finished two more bags for the Bag It challenge. Jewelry rolls for traveling!

I over-dyed the fabric for the top case, using an ice-dyeing method and Procion Dyes. Pictured in the background: A Kona swatch placed playfully under the rack in the tub I used,  in the "drainage". It came out better than the bird fabric and I ended up soaking the main fabric again.
Well, more dyeing in my future and I will be sure to post about it!
Two years ago, I made two of these jewelry rolls , guided by the tutorial at Haberdashery.
I kept my corners squared to avoid making bias binding, and I attached my zippers on top of the vinyl. You can read about that HERE if interested. Those first two are a practical size for weekend getaways, but the recipients of my newest rolls travel quite a bit so these are a bit larger.
Lots of little travel-type fabrics selected...
Pink Roses line the inside.
I used beads for the tie-off ends, and little jewelry-stops for the other one.
Thick felt insets are added inside the pockets. These are helpful to keep things cozy and stable.

Five new buttons are on my sidebar that may interest you: 
1. Quilty 365, a Block a Day hosted by Quilty Folk - start anyday you like!
2. Word of the year 2016 - make a mini and enter to win!
3. RSC2016 Monthly Scrap Challenge
4. Sew Simple Saturdays - A new, monthly linkup to share tips and tutorials for prizes!
5. Quilty Orpan Adoption - A giveaway linkup with prize incentives, coming again this Spring!

On with the Giveaway, right? 

Please leave a comment here, prior to midnight (Vegas Time!), on Sunday, Dec.13th.
I would love to know what Sew Along's you are participating with, or perhaps good book you have recently read!
If you are a current, or new Bloglovin follower, leave another comment for a second entry.
If you follow RedLetterFabrics on Etsy, leave a comment for a third entry. 

Finally, Thank you so much for visiting! 
Due to the high volume, I will not be able to reply to comments as I usually do!
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320 comments:

  1. LindsayDecember 9, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    How cute! I finished On the Move by Oliver Sacks a few weeks ago. Such a brilliant mind, I'm sad that he died earlier this year.

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  2. NancyDecember 9, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I'm not currently sewing along, and I'm not really into books- find most of my info online. But I love Vintage Market fabric line! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  3. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nDecember 9, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Right now I'm not following along with any sew alongs. Life is too hectic and I have my WIP pile that I'm trying to whittle down =) Most months its all I can do to keep up with my Stash Bee blocks. Oh, well.

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  4. KristinDecember 9, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    The last good book I read was The Girl in the Spider's Web.

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  5. amyDecember 9, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Just finished Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes. Very good book!

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  6. Anna brownDecember 9, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Well been to busy sewing for books or sew along.....But will get on a book after christmas season is over......happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  7. Anna brownDecember 9, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    I follow you on bloglovin..................happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  8. Jen BarnardDecember 9, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I'm not doing any sew alongs at the moment, but I'll see in the new year when more start.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  9. ShaunaDecember 9, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I'm currently doing the Midnight Mystery QAL with Meadow Mist Designs

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  10. ShaunaDecember 9, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I follow you with bloglovin

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  11. Julie Kaye from KSDecember 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    I am currently working on Bonnie Hunter's new mystery sew-a-long. Love making her quilts every year. Thanks you for the opportunity.

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  12. Julie Kaye from KSDecember 9, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    I follow on bloglovin.

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  13. MokkiDecember 9, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    I'm not participating in any a-longs at the moment. I'm still working on a crochet along that finished in the summer. :)

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  14. Mary AnnDecember 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I am rereading the Elizabeth Peters Amelia Peabody series. I never read it in order and it has been fun.

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  15. KayDecember 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I love to read and a wonderful book is Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, it covers lots of issues with life and families, how we face challenges, and brings every emotion to the fore throughout the story. Thank you for great giveaway. x

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  16. Mary AnnDecember 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I am rereading the Elizabeth Peters Amelia Peabody series. I never read it in order and it has been fun.

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  17. KayDecember 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I already follow with Bloglovin. x

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  18. JoyDecember 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway. I just finished reading Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay, which is a must-read! She's phenomenal.

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  19. quilterDecember 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    No sew alongs, after 3 years of Presidents Challenges at Guild, I felt I had to participate as I was VP, I am FREE!!! Finishing up a quilt for me, then 2 baby quilts, nieces!
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  20. BeccaDecember 9, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    I actually haven't participated in any Sew alongs...but I'd like to! I do participate in a mini quilt challenge group on flickr, I guess that counts, right? We sew a new mini every month with certain requirements; last month, we had to use at least 9 churn dash blocks and make a mini no larger than 20 inches.

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  21. ThreadCatcherDecember 9, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    No sew alongs currently. I'm a fan of the In Death Series by JD Robb (Nora Roberts). Thanks for participating in the giveaway.

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  22. ThreadCatcherDecember 9, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I am a new follower with RSS Feeds.

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  23. barbara woodsDecember 9, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    I mostly read mysterys , Peter Roberson is a favorite

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  24. barbara woodsDecember 9, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    follow on bloglovin

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  25. Susan NicolDecember 9, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Have to get my act together to join in a sew along in the new year. A recently finished an Alice Munro short story collection. I had not read her stuff before and I really enjoyed it.

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  26. Susan NicolDecember 9, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    I follow with RSS

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  27. AnonymousDecember 9, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    HELLO,I love "Vintage Market"! Thanks for sharing! I'm working on blue+cream place mats for Christmas gifts. MERRY CHRISTMAS ! msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  28. MargaretDecember 9, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    I have not participated in any sew-alongs, but I like the idea of the Quilty 365 sew-along.

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  29. KatrinDecember 9, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    I made the "Project of Doom" by fandominstitches.com this year. It's not yet finished, but I'm getting there. Thanks!

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  30. LyonmackenzieDecember 9, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Haven't yet joined a sew along, though I hope to in the new year! I recently read Louise Penny's The Nature of the Beast, and it's one of her better Gamache novels.

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  31. June DDecember 9, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    I am a new follower via bloglovin - looking forward to coming back and seeing more of your projects. Thanks for the chance!

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  32. June DDecember 9, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I am a new follower via bloglovin - looking forward to coming back and seeing more of your projects. Thanks for the chance!

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  33. June DDecember 9, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    I'm going to participate in the Stash Bee in 2016, looking forward to learning new things and making new friends. Thanks for the chance!

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  34. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Thanks for a great giveaway. I have yet to participate in a sew along but I've recently been interested in starting/ joining one :)

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  35. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Following on Etsy @TrekkieChick

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  36. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Following on Bloglovin @TrekkieChick29

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  37. MeganDecember 9, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I'm not doing any quilt alongs, but I am part of the blueberry park mini swap on instagram and it's been a blast so far!

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  38. Lisa EnglandDecember 9, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    I'm not doing any sew alongs but I do try to have some paper piecing underway each week to link up with the Paper Piecing Party every Friday at Quilt Art Designs. I've also done Project Quilting the last several years and that's always fun.

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  39. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    I recently discovered the author connnie suttie, I raced through one of her series of books and have just started a second series

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  40. SandraDecember 9, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Very clever and cute. I am doing the Moda Sampler Block Shuffle. I am in the process of making Holiday Cookie Mix Gift Bags. You have a wonderful giveaway of goodies to offer us. Your homemade Scissor's bag just makes so darn personal and makes that one person feel so touched by you. Thank you for being a part of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway and Happy Holidays to you.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  41. Teresa @ Aurea's KitchenDecember 9, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    This year is(was) a chaotic one, a new baby girl almost 11 month old, so my sewing time was inexistent. I have blocks for another SAL waiting to finish. But I sew some block from the Fat Quarter Snapshoot.

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  42. ronnie_annacDecember 9, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    I'm not doing any sew alongs, but hoping to get a few good sewing books for christmas =) Thanks for doing a giveaway!

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  43. ayngeDecember 9, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Hope I win! I follow on Bloglovin' ayngemac(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. Patty December 9, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Thanks for making some more bags as part of Elm Street Quilts Bag it. These are just wonderful!

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  45. KristenDecember 9, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    I recently read Go set a watchman and it was good!

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  46. BossymammaDecember 9, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I have just re-read a wonderful book that incorporates quilting in the story. The book is called Emotional Geology and is by Linda Gillard.

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  47. JessicaDecember 9, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I have never participated in a sew-along, but I want to join the Crossroads sew-along from the FQS soon.

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  48. JessicaDecember 9, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I follow you via Bloglovin.

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  49. JessicaDecember 9, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I follow your Etsy shop.

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  50. MichellDecember 9, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    I have read A Palace of Tears and Black Rabbit Hall recently. Very good reads. I noted also on you side bar all the Welcomes in different languages. A good Kiwi one from here in New Zealand is Ki Ora meaning Greetings, Hello

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  51. Sara C.December 9, 2015 at 3:09 PM

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  52. Sara C.December 9, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Hmm. The most recent sew-along I did was for the Oliver + S Swingset Skirt. Thanks!

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  53. DebbiDecember 9, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    I just finished Station Eleven. I never read sco-fi and loved it anyway so I definitely recommend it.

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  54. DebbiDecember 9, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    I am a follower!

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  55. AlidaPDecember 9, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    I am going to host a QAL in 2016 called Play with Me. If you are interested you can check it out on my blog! thanks for the chance!!

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  56. QuiltsmilesDecember 9, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    I am finishing up a few WIPs I've started and need to get done. My other intention is to continue getting healthier and losing some more weight.

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  57. QuiltsmilesDecember 9, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    I'm a follower via an email feed and blogger and your jewelry bags are too cool with that over dying you did.

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  58. Mindy SebastianDecember 9, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    I love to read anything by Shannon Hale or Jessica Day George! Find Goose Girl or Dragon Slippers and you'll be hooked!

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  59. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Not doing ant sew alongs but looking forward to Crossweaves quilt a long.

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  60. JoyceLMDecember 9, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    I just finished Saturn Run by John Sandford & Ctein - great book. Thanks.

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  61. JoyceLMDecember 9, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog via Bloglovin'. Thanks again.

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  62. AnonymousDecember 9, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    I also have been following Bag IT! All the people on my list are getting bags this year LOL

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  63. AnonymousDecember 9, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    I follow you on Bloglovin

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  64. DonnaDecember 9, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    I just finished a book I thoroughly enjoyed, titled I Will Always Write Back. I highly recommend it.
    donnalee1953 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  65. JayneDecember 9, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Fantastic! I started the Technicolor Galaxy Skill builder BOM. Very intense, but I've learned so much!

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  66. LoriDecember 9, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Currently finishing FQS Snapshots and Quilt Doodle.

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  67. Emily CDecember 9, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    I loved The Dead Key.

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  68. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    I'm working on my Farmer's Wife quilt a long.
    Spetzie at att dot net

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  69. LeeDecember 9, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    I just read Wool by Hugh Howey! Good read!

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  70. LeeDecember 9, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    I follow with bloglovin - thank you!

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  71. Vicki HDecember 9, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I haven't participated in any SAL, but maybe in the new year I will.

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  72. Vicki HDecember 9, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I have been happily following with bloglovin.

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  73. Christine MDecember 9, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    I'm not participating in any SAL at the moment. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  74. MirandaDecember 9, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Never been in a swap! I've been reading Handmade Markerplace

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  75. laurawilson25December 9, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    I'm trying the Altaire mystery quilt as my first quilt-a-long. THanks for the giveaway!

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  76. laurawilson25December 9, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    I follow through feedly.

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  77. Anja @ Anja QuiltsDecember 9, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    I'm currently participating in Meadow Mist Designs mystery quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  78. ChiskaDecember 9, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    I'm currently reading the 6th Harry Potter Book so I can talk to my kids about it (they've handed it to me over and over for about 2 months--I finally caved and started reading it--I think again, but I can't be sure). Those are great bags!

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  79. LauraDecember 9, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    Love your bags and scissor cozys. I'm doing Meadow mist designs mystery quilt.

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  80. Michele TDecember 9, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I would not be a very good candidate for a sew along, I like to do things on my own at my own pace.

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  81. Michele TDecember 9, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    I follow you via Bloglovin!!

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  82. Julie in GADecember 9, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    I am doing Bonnie Hunter's Allietare mystery.
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  83. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    LOVE your projects, what inspiration!
    I'm currently reading Ms. Perigrine's Home for Peculiar Children--it's a neat fiction book.

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  84. susanDecember 9, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Really neat site, I am inspired. I love the so scrappy site too. I think I would like to try that this year. Don't you love a good tutorial, I finally got over my fear of zippers using a tutorial. Love those scissor bags and that pin cushion, oh my!

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  85. Joyce CarterDecember 9, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Thank you so much for the giveaway. I have just finished reading Mistaken Identity. It is about a lawyer that takes on a new client that has been arrested for murder. The woman turns out to be her identical twin sister that she didn't know she had.Great book!

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  86. atabanana29December 9, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    I finishing some heating pads for Christmas presents!

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  87. susanDecember 9, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    I had to follow you on bloglovin to see what you do next. Maybe I'll see what you do in the scrap challenge.

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  88. atabanana29December 9, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    I follow you on Etsy!

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  89. atabanana29December 9, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    I follow you on Bloglovin

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  90. QuinnDecember 9, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    No SALs, but listening to Agatha Christie audiobooks.
    Thank you for this giveaway opp!

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  91. CraftyKatDecember 9, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    I'n doing the FQS 1930's Farmer's Wife Sewalong and the Glisten QAL (kat-gray@hotmail.com)

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  92. Cheri the Quilting NannyDecember 9, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Wow have you been busy! I get books at the thrift store, read them and then take them back! I don't remember the titles, but Fern Michaels is my fav author!

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  93. Cheri the Quilting NannyDecember 9, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    I follow via email!

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  94. UnknownDecember 9, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    All the Light We Cannot See. Great book.

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  95. VickiDecember 9, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    Just read The Martian - great book!

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  96. EmileeHopeDecember 9, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    I am currently following ?Meadow Mist Designs Midnight Mystery QAL!

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  97. KimDecember 9, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    I haven't done any sew alongs lately or read any books lately. I've been too busy with family stuff.

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  98. DodyDecember 9, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    I follow on bloglovin.
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  99. DodyDecember 9, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Bazaar of bad dreams, by Stephen King.
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  100. MeganDecember 9, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    I just finished Big Magic by Liz Gilbert and I am recommending it to everyone who will listen, lol. It was fantastic and really great to amp up your creativity.

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  101. AnonymousDecember 9, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    I have never attempted a sew along (my bad right) but I just don't have the time but maybe some day.

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  102. Barbara O.December 9, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    I have actually participated in only one sew along, registered but not participated in another, and I try to follow the recent Bonnie Hunter mystery. Thanks for the chance!

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  103. Barbara O.December 9, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    I follow you on Bloglovin.

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  104. TawaDecember 9, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    I am enrolled in QAL, but I am so far behind.....thanks for the giveaway. Tarnia.hodges at gmail.com

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  105. BethDecember 9, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    The best book I've read recently is The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny. Simply an excellent novel.

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  106. BethDecember 9, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    I follow you on Bloglovin, as well as via email: wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  107. BethDecember 9, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    I'm an etsy follower: wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  108. quilt455December 9, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    I ac t u ally have only done one sew along and it was a private group.

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  109. quilt455December 9, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    I follow via email.

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  110. ChristineDecember 9, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    I have not participated in a Sew Along but have read a couple of good books: A Walk in the Woods and The Girl on the Train

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  111. BéaDecember 9, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    I follow you by email.

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  112. BéaDecember 9, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    My more recent sew along was Dog Gone Cute with Sew fresh quilts, <3

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  113. claire rossDecember 9, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    I have just finished reading The Girl on the Train, thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to others. Love the little scissor case, it is very cute x
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  114. claire rossDecember 9, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    I am following you via blog lovin and email x
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  115. herleymosaicsDecember 9, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    I have yet to do a sewalong, but hoping to jump in on some this coming year! Those scissor cozies are great :)

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  116. Wild IrishDecember 9, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    My recommendation for a book is A Terrible State by Kathryn Nelson - super read

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  117. SusanDecember 10, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    I am currently reading Everything I Never Told You

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  118. Jodi - usairdollDecember 10, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Love your work, beautiful! I have not done any sew alongs. I do however do several BOM programs, one of which is Farmhouse Window Sills at my LQS.

    Thanks for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  119. Jodi - usairdollDecember 10, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    I'm a follower via BlogLovin.

    Thanks for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  120. Jodi - usairdollDecember 10, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    I'm following you on Etsy.

    Thanks for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  121. MaraDecember 10, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    I'm hosting my own new Sew Along for 2016 from the book "Sew Fantasy Toys" grecomara at gmail dot com

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  122. MaraDecember 10, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    I am a current bloglovin follower, Mara Capron, I so want that Pins pincushion pattern, very cool!

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  123. CatherineDecember 10, 2015 at 2:02 AM

    It's been a while since I've read a book for me, but I've been reading the Paddington Bear Collection to my boys and we are all enjoying that.

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  124. Crafty Tokyo MamaDecember 10, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    I'm joining in Bag It now, too. Love your Japanesque scissor cozy!
    (So nice to see a name I know right above me! Hi Mara!)

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  125. Crafty Tokyo MamaDecember 10, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    I don't do Bloglovin' but I am a very happy email follower. ;-)

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  126. Crafty Tokyo MamaDecember 10, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    Of course I follow your Etsy shop, too! Etsyan's unite!! (Etsian? Etsien? Etsyian???)

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  127. KatDecember 10, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    Oh how lovely - and I like the jewellery rolls with the vinyl; a great idea to use up my scraps of clear vinyl!

    I just finished reading Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and absolutely loved it - recommended!

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  128. GranChrisDecember 10, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    I'm not a sew a long person. I'm reading Downto Abbey right now.

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  129. GranChrisDecember 10, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    I follow on BL

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  130. pennydogDecember 10, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    I'm not currently doing any sew alongs. I can recommend the latest Robert Galbraith book though.

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  131. BetsyDecember 10, 2015 at 3:34 AM

    I already follow on bloglovin

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  132. BetsyDecember 10, 2015 at 3:34 AM

    I am on the p3 designs bom

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  133. MyselfDecember 10, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    I never participated in a sew along (always afraid will not manage with the time frame)- would love to try once :) Thanks so much for this great giveaway!

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  134. MyselfDecember 10, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    I'm your loyal follower via bloglovin:)

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  135. JenDecember 10, 2015 at 4:45 AM

    I have 2 little daughters so no time for sew alongs at the moment but would love to in the future.

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  136. JenDecember 10, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    I follow on Feedly

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  137. Lynne StuckeDecember 10, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    I follow on Bloglovin!

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  138. Lynne StuckeDecember 10, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    I plan to do the RSC2016 along with the rest of you.

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  139. KaliaContikiDecember 10, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    I've been following the Elm Street Quilts Bag It! sew along and have quite a few Christmas gifts done. I haven't read lately but am hoping that Santa brings me some new books to enjoy over the holidays!

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  140. KaliaContikiDecember 10, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    I follow you on Bloglovin.

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  141. Christine SDecember 10, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    I fell behind this summer and I'm still needing to finish the Farm Girl Vintage sew along!

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  142. Christine SDecember 10, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Follow on bloglovin

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  143. Sandra :)December 10, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    I do Ho Ho Ho and On We Sew, plus New to Me - both from Celtic Thistle Stitches, plus of course I'm doing Bag It! with Patty :D The monthly scrap challenge for 2016 and Sew Simple Saturdays both look good - I'll have to check both of those out :)

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  144. Rita LynnDecember 10, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    I hope to start one of the mystery quilt alongs this next year.

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  145. ELNMDecember 10, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    If you like mysteries, I love reading the Three Pines series by Louise Penny. You must read them in order! Happy to have found your blog. Many thanks for sharing!
    emyerly(at)outlook(dot)com

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  146. ELNMDecember 10, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    I'm a new follower by Bloglovin. Many thanks!

    emyerly(at)outlook(dot)com

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  147. Judy H December 10, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    I work at a library, so always reading....currently Browsings by Michael Dirda. I am currently involved in the Bonnie Hunter 2015 Mystery Quilt and the 1930's Farmer's Wife QAL. I will be doing a Bee Hive swap next year and the Modern HST QAL

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  148. Judy H December 10, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    follow on bloglovin

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  149. MarshaLawDecember 10, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    I'm doing an informal sew-along of So Sew Easy's Conference Tote with my sew-bestie.

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  150. tktlDecember 10, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I'm hooked on Louise Penny at the moment!

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  151. tktlDecember 10, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    I follow via bloglovin!

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  152. tktlDecember 10, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    And favorited on Etsy!

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  153. MagdalenaDecember 10, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I'm reading Rebecca West's Black Lamb and Grey Falcon - it's heavy but good

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  154. RobynDecember 10, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    if a block of the month counts as a Sew A Long, then I am doing Farm Girl Vintage at a local shop.
    rtgandy at gmail

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  155. AnitaDecember 10, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    I have joined a quilting bee with BlossomHeartQuilt for 2016.

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  156. Jan BakerDecember 10, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    I don't do any sew a longs, always afraid I won't keep up. Been reading a lot of David Weber lately but if your not into SiFiction they are not for you.

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  157. Karen NDecember 10, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I just finished Robert Galbraith's (aka J.K. Rowling) latest book Career of Evil. Can't say it was a great read. A bit too dark and grizzly for my taste.

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  158. KateDecember 10, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    I really like the Flavia de Luce mystery series!

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  159. AfquiltDecember 10, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    The new Michael O'Brien book is the next on my list. Too busy sewing now to read though!

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  160. KaHollyDecember 10, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Great post! Have fun with your give away! XO

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  161. SueDecember 10, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    I haven't participated in any sew alongs, but it is on my list for 2016

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  162. SueDecember 10, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    I follow you through Bloglovin

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  163. RamonaDecember 10, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    I have never done a sew along but there is one coming up in January for the Mila blouse that I am planning on participating in.
    ramona_murrayatcomcastdotnet

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  164. Marti MDecember 10, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    I follow via email.

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  165. Marti MDecember 10, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    I have never done a sew along.

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  166. OhioLoriDecember 10, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    I've never done a Quilt-a-long...unless you count long distance projects between my Daughter in NC & me, in Ohio? lol I am busily finishing up Christmas projects tho! Haven't read any "grown up" books in such a long time...just Disney, Berenstein Bears, etc etc giggle...

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  167. OhioLoriDecember 10, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    I already follow you thru Bloglovin & Email too :)

    Thanks for chance to win your Give-a-way!

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  168. OhioLoriDecember 10, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Follower on Etsy as well.. as Gmabear2 :)

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  169. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)December 10, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    I'm not doing any sew alongs, but I just finished Lisa Pace's "Delight in the art of Collage" as well as re-reading "The Hobbit".

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  170. LindsayDecember 10, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    I am not doing any sew alongs. I haven't read for fun in awhile, either! Hmmm... I did get Lori Holt's Farm Girl Vintage book for Christmas, but I haven't peeked at it because I want a surprise! :)

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  171. LindsayDecember 10, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    I am following you on bloglovin!

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  172. UnknownDecember 10, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    I just finished reading (or rather listening to, so i can read and sew at the same time!) Go Set A Watchman

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  173. CourtneyDecember 10, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    Sad to say I'm not reading anything right now and I've never done a sew along. Thanks.

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  174. AmberDecember 10, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    I've never participated in a sew-along and since I'm just wrapping my first quarter of grad school, unless you want some riveting academic journal articles recommended I'm all out of recent book reads!

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  175. Kelly O.December 10, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    I am part of the Crafty Gemini online Quilt Club and we have been doing a BOM which just finishing this month :)

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  176. mn_esotaDecember 10, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    I am finishing Lean In by Sheryl Sandber - great book!
    rose(dot)minn(at)gmail(dot)com

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  177. sandyandcosmoDecember 10, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    I just finished re-reading To Kill a Mockingbird. One of my favorites.

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  178. sandyandcosmoDecember 10, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    I follow through bloglovin.

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  179. Rose Santuci-SofrankoDecember 10, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks! I'm reading a book called "Ocean Country" that I won on Goodreads. I'm about 1/3 the way done. Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

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  180. AmandaDecember 10, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    I recently read Suzanne's Diary to Nicholas... made me cry!

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  181. amanda mDecember 10, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    I'm not currently participating in any sew-alongs, but I'm thinking it might be time again! (Although I'm still trying to finish my orange peels quilt from forever ago!). Thanks for the chance :)

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  182. Beausoleil QuiltsDecember 10, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    I am currently doing 2 sew alongs. The first and most advanced is the Meadow Mist Midnight Mystery quilt, and the second is Bonnie Hunters annual Mystery Quilt. I love doing projects like this, and like to keep up to date with clues.

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  183. auschickDecember 10, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    I'm not doing any sew alongs or reading any books right now!! My most recent sewalong, I think, was a pair of pajamas.

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  184. auschickDecember 10, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I follow you on bloglovin - auschick

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  185. BrendaDecember 10, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    I'd like to be following along with Katja Marek Millefiore QAL, but haven't started yet (and this is the last month). Better late than never, as I try to get my printer/copier hooked up and networked. I do the Mystery Designer BOM at Fat Quarter Shop and am addicted to those. Again, keeping up is my challenge. Books -- I read voraciously, I don't watch TV, and I'd like to know what genres you like. Then I'll give you lots of recommendations.

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  186. BrendaDecember 10, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    I follow you on Blogger Dashboard, not Bloglovin', if that's Okay.

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  187. BrendaDecember 10, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    You've been one of my faves on ETSY for some time.

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  188. needle and nestDecember 10, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    I'm not doing any sew alongs, but I did read an amazing book recently: 33 Days to Morning Gliry. It is life-changing!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  189. Angelia LanouetteDecember 10, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    I'm not doing any sew alongs at the moment but would love to in the new year. I have been enjoying reading a few Sandra Brown books recently. Merry Christmas!

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  190. Angelia LanouetteDecember 10, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    I am a new follower on Bloglovin!

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  191. HildyDecember 11, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I'm right now in the Farmer's Wife sew-along it's so much fun:-)

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  192. MacskaDecember 11, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    What a fantastic giveaway! I never thought about having a sissor cozy before - I think I'll be adding that to my list of things to make. ;-)
    I'm currently rereading the Outlander series of books by Diana Gabaldon. So good!

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  193. AnonymousDecember 11, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    no sew-along because i´m new to sewing. :)
    mincefreak@hotmail.com

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  194. Deal.licious Real Food DebbyDecember 11, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    I have never done a sew-along. But I do think it sounds fun. I just started sewing this summer.... and I'm hooked!

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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  195. Deal.licious Real Food DebbyDecember 11, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    I follow you through bloglovin.

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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  196. hamudaleDecember 11, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    I've never done a sew-along.
    Thank you for the giveaway!
    :)

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  197. Mom CDecember 11, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Listening to A New York Christmas by Anne Perry. So far it's good enough to make me get another at the library. Thanks.

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  198. AimeeDecember 11, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I always mean to join sew-alongs, and never manage to. It's a goal for next year, for sure.

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  199. AimeeDecember 11, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I'm following you on etsy--my shop is sewingforgeeks.

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  200. UnknownDecember 11, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    I recently read The Devil in the Grove. It's a very good book.

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