Tuesday, November 12, 2013

We made it!!!



We are very excited to be participating in Quiltmaker's Blog Tour.  This is the 8th Volume of this terrific magazine and I proud to say we have been in on this since the beginning and have watched it grow into a fantastic franchise.  Sadly I have to admit that I did miss participating in one issue, but when it was published and I got all shaky and teary eyed I vowed never to miss another!!!



This issues features Gertie the Goat - an applique project.  Gertie is part of our animal lineup from an upcoming fabric line called "The Farm At Whistlepig Creek".  Many of you know that I design fabrics for RJR Fabrics.  This line will be shipping out in January and is a luscious line of flannel fabrics.  Yup - Flannel!!!!  And I've got to touch the samples.  It is the softest flannel ever with the best color.



These are the main panel and stripe. You could whip up a baby quilt or two or ten in just a blink of an eye!


And we think teens would love some jammie pants from our hounds tooth coordinates.  Watch for these fabrics coming soon to your favorite quilt store.





Now for your favorite part.  We will be giving away three copies of 100 Blocks Volume 8 plus three copies of our new book Doodlebug Day Camp!  Leave a comment below and will draw the winner on Wednesday the 13th.

In order for us to notify you, we have to have your e-mail address, so be sure to leave that with your comment.  Worried about getting spam? Just spell out @  and . - substitute "at" and "dot".  If you would like to be added to our e-mail list - just let us know and we will do that too.

Good luck and thanks for checking in with us!!!

Sue








248 comments:

  1. Your designs are fabluous and congratulations on being included - a very worthy entry I think. I would love to receive your book if I am lucky enough to be picked

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  2. I love your goat! I like all animals in your blog today. Thanks for the chance!

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  3. I love the goat and so does my grand daughter, she thought it too funny! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  4. Your appliqué patterns are so adorable! I'd love to have a pattern of yours. Thanks for the chance!

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  5. Oh, just Darling!...all the fabrics are very cute.

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  6. Your blocks are lways so much fun! This goat is just so cute! Thanks for designing for us!

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  7. Very fun blocks. Love to win one of your patterns.

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  8. Love Gertie! Your fabric is so cute.

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  9. Silly, funny, and so much fun fabric!

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  10. Love your goat! My daughter loves playing with the goats at her friend's house--think I'll have to make Gertie for them. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  11. Your block is so cute - your designs are always a lot of fun!~ thanks!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  12. I love whimsical blocks!! The goat is so darn cute! Thank you for a chance to win!! sharbankatyahoodotcom

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  13. Adorable!!! Thanks for a chance to win. Loving it.

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  14. Your block is one of my favorites! I grew up on a farm so it just made me smile!

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  15. Love your goat, too cute! wjensensocceratgmaildotcom

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  16. How cute! My childhood was spent on the farm, your patterns bring back wonderful memories!
    Thank you so much for sharing your genius!!!

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  17. Wow, it is funny. I can imagine my 11 year daughter with Gertie the Goat bag.

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  18. It`s super fun and congratulations on being published!!

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  19. Love Gertie the Goat. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  20. You certainlyl do love whimsy...very cute goat! svonfumetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. Gertie is so sweet - I love her. Thanks for the giveaway. jleekamitchell(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. You seem to have so much fun designing your quilts. You must be a fun person to be around.

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  23. That new fabric line is absolutely adorable! Can't wait :)

    Tonya
    nondadoit(at)aol(dot)com

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  24. Gertie the Goat makes me smile! I can hardly wait to see it in the magazine. Congrats on getting Gertie in:)

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  25. Your block makes me laugh, The new fabric is amazing!

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  26. Gertie is fantastic!!! ( at yahoo dot com)

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  27. Such fun. Congrats on your continuing involvement with 100 Blocks! Your block looks complicated so I can't wait for this issue to hit the newstand next week. kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet

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  28. Newbie to quilting what a wonderful way to find more blogs, and so many different blocks to try and make. Thanks for letting me enter for a chance to win this.

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  29. congrats on being published. Your goat is adorable. Love the farm fabric.
    I agree with TC I am a newbie also and am loving this hop. This looks like such a great magazine to learn new things from. Thanks for a chance.
    quilting(dash)lady(at)Comcast(dot)net

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  30. I like your goat so much. I'll be following you from now on. Congrats

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  31. What a perfect wall hanging for a childs room.

    crscott46@yahoo.com

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  32. Congratulations on gorgeous Gertie!!

    gillwatson at mailbox dot co dot uk

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  33. thanks for the chance at the giveaway...

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  34. I just love "Gertie"! Can't wait to see the rest of your line of fabrics in this line. Thank you!!

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  35. I make quilts for children in hospital, your block and fabric line are perfect.
    pilgrim239@myfairpoint.net

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  36. Love Gertie!! I have always loved your patterns and have several. Thanks for the chance to win 100 Blocks--so glad you are in this issue.

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  37. I love the goat! Congrats on being included in this latest issue!

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  38. Great block. Congratulations on having it published in the magazine! blaukat@hickorytech.net

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  39. I will be smiling all day after seeing your block! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  40. Your goat is so cute, and your new book looks like a lot of fun.

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  41. I think this goat is to cute, I am going to have to check out the rest of your patterns if they are this cute..

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  42. Thank you for the giveaway! The goat is SO cute!!
    leannlafave@hotmail.com

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  43. Very cute animals! Thanks for sharing your talents.
    cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net

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  44. Your goat is so cute...reminds me of the goats my daddy had when I was growing up. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the contest.
    Betty bfdomal@gmail.com

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  45. Your goat is too cute! Now I cannot wait to get my hands on the latest copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks! Thanks sew much for this chance to win :-D

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  46. Hooray for you for being included again! Thanks much for the giveaway.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  47. I love Gertie!! I sure do hope you make more farm animal blocks. I will keep my eye out for the fabric line.

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  48. Gertie is hilarious! What a great face! Love it! Congrats on it being in the magazine too! How exciting for you. Please add me to your email list as I'm quite interested to see your other designs that you come up with.
    Happy quilting,
    Dawn
    array-dawn@cox.net

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  49. Gertie is so full of personality!! Hope my local quilt shop gets your fabric line!

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  50. What a funny face - perfect for making kids (of all ages) smile. Thanks for letting have a chance to win and sharing your talents. Cindy at cwienstroer@amuniversal.com

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  51. I just love your goat! Thanks for the chance to win...
    krbassoc57 at gmail dot com

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  52. I absolutely love Gertie the Goat. I would like to be added to your mailing list: pedillatyahoo.com.

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  53. Your goat is adorable. looking forward to your new line of fabric thanks for a chance to win.

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  54. What a surprise to see your block. I love whimsie and Gertie is very sweet. I also love the houndstooth fabric coming out. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  55. Like your block so whimsical. antiques at eoni.com

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  56. What bright, fun fabrics and patterns! I love the whimsy of them. Congrats on making the book. I'm glad you didn't miss this one and there were no tears or shakes involved. :-) Thank you for the giveaway.
    utahoosier at yahoo dot com

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  58. The block is adorable. Thanks for sharing. Please add me to your mailing list.
    takangl87 at gmail dot com

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  59. Haha! Love your goat! How cute is that?!
    pinkmoonbeams@yahoo.com

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  60. This is such a cute block! I will be looking for The Farm at Whistlepig Creek! It will be a great baby quilt and I have a baby boy in mind.

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  61. Gertie is so cute.thank you for the chance to win
    sewspeciallady@yahoo.com

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  62. that goat is hysterical! love the new fabric line. a very special young couple I know is having their first child. They will love this fabric! (whysyourhatwet@homaildotcom)

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  63. This block is adorable!

    dlk3265 @ gmail . com

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  64. Your goats is so cute.

    syvisser@gmail(dot)com

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  65. Very cute!
    powersjlc at gmail dot com

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  66. Love your goat! He is cute.
    mare460 at gmail dot com

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  67. Your goat block was the first quilt block in 2 days that actually made me laugh out loud ! I love your site, thank you for sharing your wonderful talent! Markley.lynn@yahoo.com

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  68. Goat is cute this may be a must have since dh has a china collection of goats. rwohl72 at gmail dot com

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  69. The goat made me chuckle! bigmarthashouse at gmail dot com

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  70. Very cute designs I know my grandchildren would enjoy! thanks for sharing.

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  71. Congrats on getting your block in this issue of 100 Blocks...she is quite whimsical! And the new flannel fabric line looks fun too. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  72. Oh, I really like your goat block. He is so cute!

    senstrings at yahoo dot com

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  73. OMGosh - how cute is that goat!!! Congrats! I love flannels - can't wait to see your new line.

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  74. WOW!!!!!!!!! ! ! !I LIKE Yous eem like a fun person . What a JOB You do great work

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  75. OMGosh this is so cute .... it would be absolutely perfect for my cousin on the farm and her first little one!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win 100 Blocks.

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  76. What a cute block!!!

    chendryx(at)nctv(dot)com

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  77. Adorable - and your page is so bright an happy, too! This was a great blog stop for this Grandma! I will be subscribing to keep an eye on those flannels! Thank you!!!

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  78. LOVE the goat! I wanted to buy doodlebug designs but my quilt shop sold out before I got there. Please add me to your e-mail list. Thanks!

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  79. That is so cute, I love it and I always look forward to seeing what fun blocks you come up with.

    woolensails@verizon.com

    Debbie

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  80. What a fun block, and I love this fabric line--so cute for little ones' quilts!

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  81. What an adorable block! Love all of your patterns/books!

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  82. What a hoot this little goat is. :) The fabrics are just adorable.
    badgershipleyatgmaildotcom

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  83. Thanks for doing this giveaway!!! I absolutely adore the new fabric line that you are making!! It will make the most adorable kids blankets!! I can imagine how much fun it would be to look at your blanket and play with your imagination as a child!! my email is tyned@hotmail.com and I would like to be added to your mailing list! thanks again!

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  84. I love Gertie the Goat! Thanks for the giveaway.
    wlinda_ca@yahoo.com

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  85. Gertie the goat - love at first sight!
    hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

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  86. Love Gertie. sew cute and fun. Congrats for you being in the magazine, really enjoy your patterns and ideals. I'm in, I'm now a follower.In the middle of making quilts for Christmas for all the young grandchildren, They will love these.

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  87. Cute Gertie! Please add me to your Drawing for this Issue! pmcrowther at yahoo dot com

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  88. Oh, now that I see your block, I HAVE to get a copy of this magazine! My daughter and SIL started a small farm and they raise goats!

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  89. I love your block!!! Please enter me. tapsydoodle at gmail dot com

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  90. Gertie looks like she played with the Boston Red Socks!!! Love her! Congrats on another great block!! You're such the 100 block veteran!!
    nsue21702 at gmail dot com

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  91. Oh my goodness! These are adorable! the teeth are so funny!

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  92. Wow, I really like the hounds tooth flannel. Gertie is cute too.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  93. Thanks for the chuckle! I've know lots of old goats and you've captured the look exactly. Congrats for being featured and much success on your new fabric line. Thank you for the opportunity to win. Hugs, Allison allon0711@yahoo.com

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  94. Wow, Gertie is sure different from any of the blocks I've seen so far - very whimsical!

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  95. Oh yes... Love love love the new fabrics... I have been a fan of you since I found the pattern for tote bag "Sweet Retreat's Little Sister Tote Bag" !!! I made 7 of these bags for x-mas presents last year! All the recipients love them and use them all the time. The tutorial was excellant! I sent you pictures of all the bags together. Keep up the good work. I still have to make myself a bag and it will definately be Whistlepig pattern. Again, thanks for the good work.. you deserve recognition..
    Thiasyahoo@hotmail.com

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  96. Really cute patterns. My four grandsons would love these.

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  97. oh my gosh, so cute! Thanks for sharing and giving us a chance to win.

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  98. Love your patterns, they are so much fun! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  99. OMgosh how fun it was to see your block and visit your blog. I would love to have a copy of your book. I see fun quilts in the future. Thanks for sharing all your smarts with us.
    jeannegwin@gmail.com

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  100. Wow, the goat cracks me up! I enjoy making quilts that make people smile so your patterns seem like just the thing!

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  101. Love your Farm Animals!! Really fun fabric!! spx823 at gmail dot com

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  102. You have designed some really fun stuff! So cute.

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  103. Your little goat is just precious ! I'm looking forward to the fabric line in January. Thanks for the chance to win ! 4250willowatbellsouth.net
    I would also like to be on your email list. Thanks

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  104. Cute applique block. Thanks for the chance to win your book and the magazine.

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  105. Dont have kids around anymore, but me and my hubby would love to curl up under a quilt with that new flannel. The first quilt I made after learning to quilt was your Bubba Moose. He was perfect, since hubby's nickname for me is moose. my email is : memoose55atyahoodotcom . I'd love to win!

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  106. I love the cute goat, I really like doing applique by and and would love to try this. Thanks for a great giveaway.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  107. Love the Farm Fabric. Hope you pick me to win!

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  108. I believe your block, new fabric line and post will keep me grinning all afternoon! Such a fun blog, I will be following you daily!

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  109. Congrats on your block being included in QM's Vol. 8. Thanks for the chance to win a copy and get your too cute pattern. I have added your Blog to my QM Blog Tour Blog Roll...that way I can come back and visit again, and see the announcement of your RJR Flannel line.

    Sue CollectInTexas Gal collectintexas@gmail.com

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  110. Congrats on your block being included in the magazine. I love the goat. I can not wait for the fabric to be out, and in flannel, my daughter will love it.

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  111. The goat is beautiful...can't wait for your fabric.

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  112. As soon as I saw Gertie the goat I had to giggle...soooo cute! Your new fabric line looks so adorable! Congratulations and thank you for sharing! anglanouette at gmail dot com

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  113. Your fabrics are a hoot. I get the giggles just looking at them. Their fun and whimsey are calling me to whip upa couple of quilts, but I may keep them for myself. Thanks for Gertie. . . she is definitely a winner! My email is hsbcasey at gmail dot com

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  114. gertie is just adorable :) daisyandjack at hotmail dot com

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  115. Love whimsical material - they are so eye catching for little ones and enjoyable to sew with! Love your block as I am partial to goats! Had four of them until I got too old to take care of them!

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  116. What fun stuff. I can imagine the delight on a little one's face when they see a quilt from the farm.

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  117. I love Gertie! She has so much sparkle and uniqueness...she is a real character! Thanks for all the fun!

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  118. Think your designs are great. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  119. The goat is adorable. This looks like a fun project for me even though I am an inexperienced quilter

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  120. What a fun pattern! I would love to make something for my little great granddaughter from that great fabric.

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  121. I love your designs. My name is Marsh also, so I feel almost prideful.
    lin3841atgmaildotcom

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  122. Gertie is adorable as well as the rest of the line of farm animals in the new collection. Just perfect for kids (big and small).

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  123. I love Gertie. She is too cute.

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  124. I've always enjoyed the 100 blocks blog hop. I'd love to be included!

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  125. Gertie is awesome!!! I will be definitely checking out the flannel when it comes out in January! The houndstooth prints are adorable.

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  126. LOVE Gertie. . .adorable for both girls and boys.

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  127. Another adorable animal block. I should take all the 100 Blocks animals and made a quilt!

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  128. Very cute project idea!

    CLherms@frontier.com

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  129. I love your animals! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

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  130. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.netNovember 12, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Gertie is Miss Personality! What a fun block!

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  131. Your ideas a so fun and exciting!

    NyRoraback@gmail.com

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  132. I love Gertie. She's great! quilterkat at sonic dot net

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  133. what a fun block..!..martamanole@yahoo.com...thank you

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  134. I love Gertie!!! In fact, I really enjoy whimsical! Thank you for the chance to win.

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  135. I've always wanted a goat! Seeing your block gave me a chuckle!

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  136. Gertie the Goat makes me smile. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  137. I love Gertie the Goat! Your new fabric looks wonderful, I love the colors! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  138. Gertie is very cute. I love a fun pattern like yours. Your new fabric line looks great too.

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  139. Gertie is adorable! We used to have a goat. Seeing Gertie makes we wish we still had one. I just might have to make this cute block.

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  140. I don't do much applique but Gertie is just too cute! I'm going to have to find a project to put her in. Thanks for the opportunity to get the magazines!

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  141. I have a grandson who will love Gertie.

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  142. Love Gertie. That's about the cutest thing in a long time. Just getting started and think I'm going to try a lot of applique. Love the looks of the technique. Thanks for the chance to wind the magazine. Charlene at katztoo1atfrontierdotcom. Please add me to e-mail also.

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  143. Oh my goodness! Gertie is great. Love your whimsical block and the rest of the menagerie. Thanks for a chance and a chuckle! sewgood414athotmaildotcom

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  144. I follow you on facebook and GFC. Please add me to your e-mail list. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
    Now, your applique block is so cute, of course The Farm At Whistlepig Creek fabric will be a hit and I like the houndstooth, we don't see alot of that anymore. Congrats and my fingers are crossed.

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  145. Oh My Gosh! Gertie is just about the cutest block I've seen in a long time and teens would absolutely love pants that would include this whimsical goat and others in your line. Thanks for the chance to win. jskbloomersatgmaildotcom

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  146. That block and quilt design are awesome!

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  147. What a cute block and fabric line!

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  148. Now that is a goat I could love! Very cute! Your fabric collection would be great for a quilt for my youngest granddaughter,who loves animals. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  149. Really cute block. My grandkids would love it. poladydwd at yahoo dot com

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  150. I love the flannels!! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  151. Cute block and fabric designs too. karenadd at gmail dot com.

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  152. Ohhh, I love your block! Thank you so much for a chance at the give-away!
    Maureen
    mgw070 at shaw dot ca

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  153. Oh my gosh, I love gertie lol
    Debbieyarbrough at bellsouth dot net

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  154. Love Gertie Thanks. pjrquilter at msn dot com

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  155. Gertie is great she makes me laugh when I look at her.

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  156. I had to laugh... my husband and I have a "thing" about goats as he is a hearty eater. Your block made me laugh! mellian at cfl dot rr dot com

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  157. Your block is so cute. I love Gertie the goat. She would be so adorable in a baby quilt. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  158. Gertie is adorable. Thanks
    gussek at hotmail dot com

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  159. Your block is so whimsical. I love it!!! Thanks for sharing it!
    anneandbenhike at yahoo dot com

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  160. I love Gertie the Goat! She is absolutely the cutest farm animal ever! This would be so cute in a nursery quilt. I have an adult friend who loves goats and it would be a scream to see her face if I make this block for her!
    marsha.hodgkins@yahoo.com

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  161. Gertie is just a mischievous goat. Thanks for giving us a chance to win your book.

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  162. How cute is Gertie?! My grand daughter would love the book, too!

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  163. Oh how fun is Gertie! Love her attitude and style. Congratulations and Thank you for your giveaway.

    missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  164. Doodle bug Day Camp looks like fun!

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  165. Love gertie the goat. Congrats and thanks for the chance to win.
    Hinders.r@Gmail.com

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  166. What an awesome block! Such talent!!

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  167. Love, love, love Gertie the Goat!!
    duckie007@gmail.com

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  168. Gertie is adorable; teeth and all. Looking forward to the release of your new flannel line. Those houndstooth fabrics will be very versatile. Thanks for offering a chance to participate in a giveaway.

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  169. Love Gertie. I will be watching for the fabric line
    grandme26atgmaildotcom

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  170. It's great to see a humorous block included.

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  171. Congratulations on being published again! Gertie the Goat is a cute little fella. I really adore the Moose in your header and all of your beautiful kitties! I enjoyed reading all about them.

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  172. What cute patterns and lovely flannel fabric, Keep up the good work. Kathy

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  173. congrats on your block! great applique!

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  174. Gertie the Goat made me laugh - how fun!

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  175. Cute block, and I love your darling fabrics!

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  176. Adorable! Thanks for the giveaway.

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