Saturday, 14 March 2009

What's in a Name? (150th post Giveaway)



Thought I'd introduce you to this young lady who recently arrived at our place from the UK. I was one of the lucky winners in Trashalou's recent Bushfire Appeal raffle. The gorgeous girlie was made and donated by Kitty. Aren't her eyelashes adorable?



Her arrival generated much interest amongst the resident Quilt Inspectors. Oliver went straight in for a big sniff!



Then popped out of the way ...



so Molly could get a good look too.



Steady on, Mol! Don't knock her over!



That's better. My niece Tali thought Molly looked like a sentry on duty. Very upright and proper!



As this is my 150th post, I am having a little giveaway. I'd like some help with choosing a name for the pretty sock monkey girlie. To be in the running for the goodies below, please leave a comment including your suggestion by midnight Saturday 21st March. I will do a random draw next Sunday.



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60 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 March 2009 at 16:36

    I think your monkey is gorgeous. Love the pink. I think she looks like a Matilda Monkey. Kim

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  2. Peg - Happy In Quilting14 March 2009 at 16:41

    Christine how cute....and I just love the photo of Molly on duty....

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  3. Anonymous14 March 2009 at 16:45

    Further to my original post, I think she should be Matilda May. She is just so cute. Wonder if there is a pattern available locally for her? Kim

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  4. Cathi14 March 2009 at 16:47

    How adorable. Tess comes to mind as a name for her.
    The shots of Oliver and Molly are fantastic!!

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  5. Sarah14 March 2009 at 17:17

    Hey Christine!
    Lovely monkey... I like the name Milly Monkey.... sounds sweet to me :+)
    I love that pic of Molly on Duty.
    x Sarah

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  6. Sue in Australia14 March 2009 at 17:24

    Hi Christine,
    How about Monica Sockittome Monkey. Oliver & Molly are such a camera loving pair. So cute.

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  7. Deb14 March 2009 at 17:34

    Hi Christine,
    Cute monkey. How about "Petal" after the flower in her hair(?).
    Adore Oliver and Molly.

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  8. May Britt14 March 2009 at 18:47

    She is definitively a Marion Monkey and she is so cute. And she is going to be a great friend to both Oliver and Molly.

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  9. GRANNY'S HOUSE14 March 2009 at 19:12

    The monkey is so cute, he makes me smile!

    G.day from the Netherlands

    Ines

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  10. Kerry14 March 2009 at 19:16

    She is adorable! Love the pink. My first thought was Milly; and then Petunia and Daisy came to mind - thinking of the flower. And then on reading through again - I thought of Kitty, after the maker.
    Good luck with choosing; and congratulations on the win, and the 150 post too!

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  11. Anonymous14 March 2009 at 19:35

    Your 'security guards' do a fantastic job.
    I nominate "Girlie" as monkey's name.

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  12. Cathy14 March 2009 at 20:04

    Hi Christine...I love her bright colours..how about Lollipop!!
    Are you surviving!! Isnt it fun!!!
    Cathyx

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  13. PatchworkRose14 March 2009 at 20:17

    Hi Christine
    Just love those eyelashes too and your quilt Inspectors are real characters. I think This Monkey with Personality should be called Miss Candy. She is a thoroughly Modern Miss after all :-))
    Cheers
    Lynne - Maker of the Insane Quilt

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  14. trash14 March 2009 at 20:53

    So glad that she has arrived safe and sound. From up here on the hill we have the suggestions of

    Dolly from destructoBoy
    and
    Kitty from Princess CurlyWurly. D'oh that one is gone. So now she is freestyling 'Lucy, Laura, Katie, Lily, Pippy,......'

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  15. Lynn Osborne14 March 2009 at 22:51

    The monkey is so cute. I like all the "m" names suggested. Here's another: how about Maggie Monkey? Thanks for the chance to win. Lynn --lynnosborne[at]verizon[dot]net

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  16. Melinda14 March 2009 at 23:02

    I thought of Lollipop, but Catherine beat me to it. I'll suggest Missie.

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  17. Kitty14 March 2009 at 23:10

    Hi Christine - I'm so glad you like the monkey, and she arrived there safely. I look forward to finding out what she is eventually named, I will re-post about her on my blog, along with her new name.

    Please don't enter my name in your very generous giveaway - there is nothing worse than someone new just turning up and muscling in on a giveaway! I will add your blog to my google reader and come back again soon - you've made such beautiful things here.

    Your pets are really cute too.

    Take care :-)

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  18. Anonymous14 March 2009 at 23:11

    The monkey is so cute. How about Miss Maisy Thanks for the chance to win.

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  19. Unknown14 March 2009 at 23:17

    Christine, I just love the pictures you have of Oliver and Molly checking out your newest acquisition. They really brought a smile to my face. Now for a name. The monkey is really pretty and bright... love it! But the name has to fit just right. Because of her color, I think she should be appropriately named, Fuschia.

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  20. LeKaQuilt14 March 2009 at 23:53

    Hi, I nominate Pink as the monkeys name.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  21. Nancy15 March 2009 at 00:52

    I immediately thought of "Pink Pearl". She sure is cute....

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  22. Nanna15 March 2009 at 01:53

    Miss Pink Posey

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  23. Lynn S.15 March 2009 at 02:28

    Oh she looks like a "Miss Miranda" to me! But so cute! Who'da thunk a pink monkey??

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  24. Pat15 March 2009 at 03:57

    Congratulations on your 150th post. I have enjoyed every one of them. Your pink monkey is the cutest. She looks like a Monique to me!

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  25. Anonymous15 March 2009 at 04:15

    I like the name "Pinkie". She is so cute.... Bonnnie in Tx. baw78413@yahoo.com

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  26. Jeanne15 March 2009 at 04:45

    I think I would name her "Priscilla Pink".

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  27. libertythreads15 March 2009 at 06:31

    Love your monkey...........how about Pretty Pinky?
    libertythreads@charter.net

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  28. Unknown15 March 2009 at 08:03

    I can´t think of a name :) I like Milly as was mentioned here above!

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  29. Anonymous15 March 2009 at 08:38

    She is gorgeous. She told me she was called Tilly Tudeldum.
    tich

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  30. Anonymous15 March 2009 at 10:52

    I think she looks like a 'Rosie' She's great

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  31. Janice15 March 2009 at 14:11

    She is so cute. I think she looks like a Miss Fuscilla!!

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  32. Bev C15 March 2009 at 17:51

    Yes she is a cutie. I think her name should be Victoria. Happy days.

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  33. Priscilla15 March 2009 at 19:27

    I think she looks like a 'Mindy-Lou Monkey' - she sure is popular already with Molly and Oliver and your niece all making her welcome :o)

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  34. Chocolate Cat15 March 2009 at 19:47

    Congratulations on your 150th post! I think she looks like a 'Mabel'.

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  35. Vickie15 March 2009 at 19:47

    Hi Chrisitne,
    just love the monkey she is so sweet and doing a good job...If she live at my house she would be called "Cherise"
    cheers Vickie

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  36. Tudy15 March 2009 at 22:34

    She is so cute. I think she should be called Cutie Pie. She looks like she could be a real flirt with those eye lashes.

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  37. Jan15 March 2009 at 23:02

    I have just found your blog over at Jo J's and will be back ,How about Monica? for your delightful sock monkey ..love Jan xx

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  38. paront1222@comcast.net16 March 2009 at 01:15

    Hi Christine,
    I love checking out your blog...you have wonderful projects and always have so much to report on...
    I love your monkey, I think she should be named EMMA. I don't know why but when I saw her Emma popped into my mind.
    Please enter me into your giveaway.
    Peggy in NJ, USA

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  39. Jan Gartlan16 March 2009 at 10:30

    Thanks for the opportunity to win. The monkey is so cute. She looks like a Charlie to me!
    Jan

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  40. Debbie16 March 2009 at 11:39

    Christine, I just LOVE reading your blog! The monkey is just adorable and congrats on winning her. How 'bout Daisy Maisy Monkey, just kinda rolls out. Her her bright cheeriness!

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  41. hetty16 March 2009 at 14:35

    Congratulations on your 150th post! Very cute monkey! I;d call her Mandy or Rose. Please enter me in your give away!

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  42. Days and colors16 March 2009 at 18:34

    Congratulations on your 150th post! You have such a cute giveaway! I'd name her Cherry Rose, she really looks so sweet!

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  43. Jo in TAS16 March 2009 at 20:26

    How about Mary, after Marysville?

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  44. Kathy16 March 2009 at 21:20

    She's so cute!! I'm sure she'd love to pop up the road for a sleep-over at Auntie Kathy's too :-)
    Tali thinks she looks like a "Rose" 'cos she's got flowers in her hair AND on her dress ANd she's pink!!

    One of Princess CurlyWhurly's suggestions of 'Pippy' made me think of Pippy Longstocking, but in this case I think she should be "Pippy Shortsock" lol.

    Kathy x

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  45. Terry16 March 2009 at 22:30

    Adorable monkey! The first name that came into my head was Milicent! Thanks for the giveaway!:0)

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  46. Ariane17 March 2009 at 00:41

    I like the name "Zoey" the monkey. She is very cute. I love giveaway's. Sign me up.

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  47. Anonymous17 March 2009 at 02:18

    What a cute monkey and like the name "Ella" the monkey.. Good luck to find a cute name tho her..

    Take care!

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  48. Sandra17 March 2009 at 06:59

    Congratulations on your 150th post Christine! How about naming the monkey "Lashes" ...you can guess why!
    She's cute!
    Thanks for the give away & please keep on blogging for a lont time :0)

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  49. Anonymous17 March 2009 at 09:39

    My choice would be Pinky Poppet, Poppet for short because she looks like such a cheeky little poppet. Congratulations on 150 posts. I just made 150 yesterday but my posts anywhere near as pretty and sweet as yours, very humdrum.

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  50. Diane H17 March 2009 at 10:07

    Congrats on you 150th post. Your adorable monkey looks like a Primula to me.
    Thanks for putting my name in.
    DianeH
    laura84watt@gmail.com

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  51. Anonymous17 March 2009 at 13:01

    Ok...we gathered all the sock monkeys that live here at Sock Monkey Ranch round the computer and showed them the pic of your new little gal. Then we took a vote and settled on the name "Izzy". We think it suits her perfectly.

    We also invite you and "Izzy" to drop by Sock Monkey Ranch online and meet all the monkeys. www.sockmonkeyranch.com

    Oh, by the way...I have a dog named Oliver!

    Thanks a bunch for sharing your little cutie,

    YackyJan
    Resident Grandma at Sock Monkey Ranch

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  52. lesthook17 March 2009 at 14:37

    I am awful with names but as soon as I looked at her Clarabelle jumped in my head!

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  53. Pat17 March 2009 at 14:40

    I think Pinky Petunia is the right name for her. She surely is cute!

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  54. Anonymous18 March 2009 at 08:54

    Hi, the name 'Sidney' came to mind. Don't ask why!! Very cute monkey. Thanks for the giveaway. Sue @ mumm24boys@hotmail.com

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  55. kcenya195018 March 2009 at 11:23

    Very very cute. I think Penelope would be a good name but I haven't theh slightest idea why. And looks like you had fun bringing home new quilty goodies

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  56. Kriza19 March 2009 at 01:32

    I love this monkey and Miss Pinkie came to my mind as a name.
    Kristina
    www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  57. Julz20 March 2009 at 21:04

    Millicent ("milly") comes to mind she's absolutely adorable, love her flower in her 'hair'. Hugs Jx (julie.manu@xtra.co.nz)

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  58. marina21 March 2009 at 08:59

    The first name that came to mind was Mathilda, but it seem others thought the same so I think I will go with Isabella. She is just to bright and cheery.

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  59. Lissa Jane21 March 2009 at 11:04

    Oh Christine... what a lovely Monkey...
    I think you should call her Seraphina, or as she come from the UK Queenie (or how about Bette???)

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  60. Margaret21 March 2009 at 19:29

    Beatie, That's her name she really is Beatrice Rose, but she said just call me Beatie and dont run out of peanuts.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine

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