Wednesday, 5 January 2011

Giveaway Game

To celebrate 3 years in blogland I thought I'd have a giveaway (with a twist!).
Below is a sneaky peek at what you could win ... you have to guess what the 3 items are!
(Hint: 2 patterns and some fat quarters.)
To enter leave me a comment which includes your 3 guesses. I will use the random number 'thingy' to choose the winner. (All comments will be included so don't panic if you're unsure about your guesses!)  Overseas readers are welcome to enter ... I enjoy finding out who you are and where you're from.



With 250 posts in 3 years I am certainly not as prolific as many bloggers but I do try and keep it interesting and focused on quilting/stitching. Pre-blogging I was not very confident about my stitching abilities but that has changed a lot with the encouragement I receive each time I do a post. However, I think the best thing about my blogging adventure is the good friends I've made both locally and globally. Thank you to all of you.

I will close the giveaway at midnight on Friday 14th January ('Penguin' time!)
Good luck to all.


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87 comments:

  1. Sarah5 January 2011 at 11:26

    I have nooooo idea but good on you for holding a giveaway!

    I hope you are enjoying your holidays!

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.5 January 2011 at 11:39

    lets see I think you have two patterns there - maybe one is a Miss Rosie and the other has some stitch work I think. The fabric I can't tell what it is but it looks cute - please, please include me --I am one of you faithful readers :)
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  3. Terry5 January 2011 at 11:42

    Congratulations on your blogiversary! The fabric is Lynette Andersen, the one pattern is by Carrie Nelson, and the third I believe is from Natalie Ross. Thanks for the great giveaway! :0)

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  4. Sinta Renee5 January 2011 at 11:46

    Congratulations on your 250th post. I am about to have my 250th also, next time I write.Thank you for all that you share! My guesses? I believe that one is a pattern out of the Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. book Schnibbles Times Two, made in Fig Tree fabris. The other is a Gail Pan embroidery pattern and Lynette Anderson fabrics??? Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. Kate5 January 2011 at 11:49

    One of the patterns is "Hot Cross", and some of the fabric is Lynette Anderson.
    Congrats on three years!

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  6. Jo in TAS5 January 2011 at 11:52

    Lynette Anderson's fabrics, Thimbleberries Pattern and Tis the Season by Natalie Bird are my guesses. Congratulations for 3 years of blogging!
    Hugs
    Jo

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  7. Yankee Valley Stitcher5 January 2011 at 12:24

    Well there are a couple patterns and some adorable fat quarters for sure! Thanks for the chance to enter into your draw! And congrats on 250!!

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  8. Anne5 January 2011 at 12:35

    Congratulations on three years of blogging, Christine. I recognize some Lynette Anderson fabric, a Schnibble pattern, and something that looks like a Christmas or winter pattern.

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  9. Ariane5 January 2011 at 12:36

    The fabric is by Lynette Anderson. It's from her "Stitches" fabric line for Henry Glass. The first pattern is Hot Cross Schnibbles pattern by Carrie Nelson. I'm not sure about the other pattern. Thanks for this giveaway!! Hugs Ariane

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  10. Debbie5 January 2011 at 13:00

    Hi Christine, The fabric is by Lynette Anderson called 'Stitches" there are 3 fat quarters. The next is Natalie Birds book called "Tis the Season" The last one is a pattern called "Hot Cross , a Schnibbles one by Miss Rosies Quilt company! Pls count me in! Congrats on 250 posts.

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  11. Anonymous5 January 2011 at 13:13

    Congratualtions Christine, on sticking with your blog for 3 years. If I were to blog only about my craft adventures there may not be many posts - LOL. Debbie has answered your quizz very well. I'll go with her, please count me in :-)

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  12. Lynn5 January 2011 at 13:42

    Fun giveaway. Lynette Anderson fabric, Schnibbles Hot Cross pattern and I recognized that little penguin on the front cover of the book and although I knew it was an Australian designer I may have peeked at other's answers - Natalie Bird. Congratulations on 3 years!

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  13. Brenda5 January 2011 at 13:53

    Congratulations on 3 years! The pattern is Hot Cross, Lynette Anderson fabric, 3 fat quarters and the book Tis the Season.

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  14. telukbelanga5 January 2011 at 14:11

    Congratulations on 3 years. This is my first entry in a giveaway.You inspire me to teach my girl to stich. I'am from Malaysia. I have no Idea what to guess.

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  15. Gra5 January 2011 at 14:40

    Congratulations con your blog aniversary!!! I like your work very much. I have been following you for a while....and now about those three guesses..I could just go and say what others are saying, but here are my guesses...
    1) I have..
    2)...no...
    3)...idea!!!....
    But certainly like what I see!!
    Greetings from Argentina!!!

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  16. Lesley5 January 2011 at 14:47

    Well, I was going to guess to patterns and some fat quarters, but I'm thinking that's not the answer you are after!! Not good with the finer details!

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  17. Unknown5 January 2011 at 15:54

    Congratulations on your 3 years of Blogging...my Guesses are:
    Lynette Anderson Fabric.
    Tis the Season flip book by Natalie Bird.
    Schnibbles by Carrie Nelson.
    cheers

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  18. Kim5 January 2011 at 16:41

    Congrats and well done on blogging for three years! My guesses Lynette Anderson fabric, Schnibbles and Tis the Season by Natalie Bird.

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  19. Jeanette5 January 2011 at 16:42

    Congratulations. One pattern is Natalie Bird's Tis The Season. A schnibbles pattern by Carrie Nelson & the fabrics look like Lynette Anderson's.

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  20. Helen5 January 2011 at 16:50

    Congratulations Christine on so may posts.

    Well I know the fabric is Lynette Andersons but as for the patterns I can only say.... 1 is lovely and the other is beautiful...... but dunno really. lol

    Helen

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  21. Chocolate Cat5 January 2011 at 18:04

    I'm not very good at guessing??? but I'm sure that is Lynette Anderson Fabric, I LOVE it!!! I'm not sure what the patterns are but one looks Christmassy and the other looks so cute!!! Thanks for such a great and fun giveaway!

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  22. Anonymous5 January 2011 at 18:05

    Congratulations on your 3 years of blogging. You have agreat blog so please keep on writing. The give away: fabric from Lynette Anderson (very hard to get over here), pattern a schnibbels and the third is a book Tis is the season.

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  23. Lissa Jane5 January 2011 at 19:28

    Congrats on your blogiversary! The three very very cute FQ's are Lynette Andersons... the pattern is Miss Rosie's X stitch (I think) its 'tis the season! Is it a Natlie Bird book?
    Happy New Year to you!

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  24. Susanne5 January 2011 at 19:38

    Mhh.... pretty fun such a give a way riddle :)
    But I only recognize Natalie Bird. Would like to know the solution!
    Best wishes!
    Susanne

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  25. Jenny's Place Online5 January 2011 at 19:45

    Congrats on 3 years.... as for my three guesses.... fabric fun, more fabric fun, and even more fabric fun...lol... :) Happy crafting, Jenny

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  26. Peg - Happy In Quilting5 January 2011 at 20:09

    Happy Blogiversary.....Gee it only seems like only the other day that your started blogging....Natalie Bird "Tis the Season" just purchases the book and the others..not sure...

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  27. Doina5 January 2011 at 20:20

    Congratulations on your 250th post! Three fabrics and one pattern.

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  28. Vickie5 January 2011 at 20:46

    oh my what a generous giveawy..hmmm lookslike I can spy A 'Tis the season Pattern' hmm and some 'Schnibbles'pattern and some gorgeous fabric (i'm not good with designers names),congrats on 250 posts,cheers Vickie

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  29. Daisy Jayne5 January 2011 at 21:24

    Congratulations on reaching 250 posts and 3 years of Blogging...I be there to see the next 250
    Lynette Anderson Fabric.
    Tis the Season flip book by Natalie Bird.
    Schnibbles by Carrie Nelson.

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  30. Larisa5 January 2011 at 21:51

    Congratulations on your 3 years of Blogging!!!
    very nice fabrics, but I can never find the same in the Russian stores. So I have not an idea what firm does produce them...
    That would be great to win this giveaway to be able to touch these fabrics at least... I love sewing though)))
    Happy New Year!
    Hugs. Larisa. xx

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  31. trash5 January 2011 at 22:16

    I must confess I can't figure it out but yay for achieving three years blogging! It really is a fabulous community to be a part of.

    Good luck to all those clever folks who know what they are looking at :-)

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  32. Bizzy Martine5 January 2011 at 23:56

    Congratulations on your 3 year blogging!!!
    I think that I know the answers. A pattern : Hot Cross Schnibbels by Carrie Nelson, fabrics Stitches by Lynette Anderson and a book Tis the Season by Natalie Bird. Love reading your blog.

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  33. Kerstin6 January 2011 at 02:16

    Der Christine,

    I love your blog and I am a daily reader. I have seen a fabric of Lynette Anderson on the picture and the other two are unknown.
    Kerstin from Germany

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  34. Michele T6 January 2011 at 02:33

    I have only just discovered you and your blog today, so I signed up to follow you!! This is a fun giveaway but I am not sure what the patterns are and will only guess: Lattice Garden, and Christmas Stitches. The fat quarter fabrics are adorable, oh I would love some of that!

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  35. May Britt6 January 2011 at 03:09

    Happy bloggiversary!!! It is always fun to visit your blog.
    The fabric is from Lynette Anderson "Stitches" fabric line for Henry Glass. The pattern is Hot Cross Schnibbles pattern by Carrie Nelson and the book is Tis the Season by Natalie Bird.

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  36. Gail6 January 2011 at 03:19

    Just found your site and I have no idea........ Hope you have a Happy New Year!!!

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  37. WoolenSails6 January 2011 at 03:53

    I think I see some patterns and fabric, lol.
    But I do recognize those kitties, from Lynette.

    Debbie

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  38. Anne Heidi6 January 2011 at 04:20

    Congratulations on your three year bloggiversary! I really enjoy reading your blog :-) The fabrics are from Lynette Anderson I believe, the stitchery pattern/booklet is from Natalie Bird of the Birdhouse, and the second pattern I am not sure about- but it looks really nice!

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  39. Anonymous6 January 2011 at 05:04

    CONGRATS ON 3 YEARS!
    FABRIC>L.ANDERSEN'S "STITCHES"
    PATTERNS>CARRIE NELSONS-'MISS ROSIE'-SCHNIBBLES
    BOOK NATALIE BIRD'S-'TIS THE SEASON'.
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  40. Pepe6 January 2011 at 06:05

    Lynette Anderse, a quilt from fig tree with moda fabrics and the others two... I don't know... a stitchery frome Lynette and what else?

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  41. Barbara6 January 2011 at 06:47

    The fabric is by Lynette Andersen, one pattern is by Carrie Nelson, but not sure of the third item. However I'm pretty sure it's not the Tis the Season book.

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  42. Amy6 January 2011 at 09:51

    I would love to try some stitcheries.....

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  43. Marcia W.6 January 2011 at 10:22

    There is the Hot Cross pattern from the book Schnibbles Times Two by Carrie Nelson (page 24). The other one looks like a redwork Christmas stitchery / patchwork quilt by an Australian designer - cannot see enough of it to tell. The fabric 3 FQs - looks like something Lynette Andersen designed. Congratulations on reaching the huge milestone of 250 posts and 3 years of blogging.

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  44. Kerry6 January 2011 at 10:26

    I know I have seen the front pattern somewhere before, think it might be a moda one. At the back is the pattern book Tis the Season by Natalie Bird. The fabric just has to be
    Lynette Anderson's, with Felix center stage.
    Congratulations on three years in blogland, and thanks for the giveaway.

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  45. linny6 January 2011 at 10:48

    Congrats on your blogaversary. The fabric is Lynette Anderson's, patterns are a Schnibbles pattern & T'is the season by Natalie Bird. They all look great.

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  46. julesforrest@yahoo.com.au6 January 2011 at 11:07

    i see lynette anderson fabric! some yummy designs and would love to win this!love jules.

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  47. Anonymous6 January 2011 at 18:16

    Hi Christine - I'm not guessing, but congrats on your Blog - you're in my Favourites list and its nice to see what you get up to on every day other than Tuesday - xoxoxo Anne

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  48. nana566 January 2011 at 21:30

    Congratulations on your blogiversary, Christine!
    1. Linette Anderson's fabric,
    2. Thimbleberries pattern,
    3. This the season by Natalie Bird

    Thanks for the chance, and congrats on 250!
    Hugs, Anna from Hungary

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  49. Peninia / Gosia6 January 2011 at 22:11

    Wow!!!Congratulations on your blogiversary!!!
    Such beautiful things... Of course I want to have a chance to win them.
    Linking from my blog!

    *hugs-Peninia art
    http://peniniaart.blogspot.com/

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  50. Madamquiltsalot6 January 2011 at 23:51

    Congrats Christine ! I am from the USA and I read your blog dailey, even if you havent put up something new I read and look at all the other beautiful things you've made since starting this blog. I dont really have any guesses ( I'm not good at that ) but I just wanted to tell you I am happy you have a blog and share with us. Thanks, Madamquiltsalot ~ Linda. deckhoff8514@esagelink.com

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  51. Lee7 January 2011 at 02:34

    Congrats on the blogaversary! Thanks for the inspriation and giveaway.
    fabric is for sure Lynette Anderson
    patterns - Natalie Ross and I am not sure on the other one - Carrie Nelson?
    Happy New Year.

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  52. Unknown7 January 2011 at 04:38

    Congratulations from Spain! my Guesses are:
    Lynette Anderson Fabric (I love it), "Tis The Season"
    pattern Book by Natalie Bird for The Birdhouse and Hot Cross Schnibbles Charm Pack Pattern/Miss Rosie's Quilt Company Schnibbles Pattern

    Happy new year

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  53. Sew Create It - Jane7 January 2011 at 07:21

    I recognise the Lynette fabric...but that's about it! Looks like a generous giveaway in any case ;o) Please count me in and Congrats on the milestone.

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  54. ania.n7 January 2011 at 08:08

    absolutly perfect blog and candy
    ania_reg@poczta.onet.pl

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  55. Tatkis7 January 2011 at 10:47

    Congratulations! Giveaway is such a cute idea :)
    I think that the fabric should be certainly Lynette Anderson's :)
    And one of the patterns looks like Fresh Figs, and another - likes one of Australian designers, may be from Rosalie Quinland?

    Best wishes,
    Tatyana

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  56. Deborah in Atlanta7 January 2011 at 13:55

    Well, I could copy some of the comments above and act like I knew the answer, when in fact I was absolutely clueless and knew none of the answers. So instead of telling a fib, I'm going to be up-front and say "adore the fabric with the words, it is totally awesome" and love the other items too, even though I have no idea what they are. I'd love to win them, so I'm glad I don't have to have the correct answer to win. Cool giveaway idea. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  57. Anonymous7 January 2011 at 14:31

    Hello Christine i have no idea what they are but i would like an entry to win them ,thankyou for offering these lovely items.

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  58. Gill7 January 2011 at 20:37

    Like Deborah I don't know either and I'm not going to copy but I do like the look of the pattern and the fabrics and you did say overseas could enter so this is mine!!!!

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  59. Jocelyn8 January 2011 at 02:03

    It looks like a Christmas pattern, and maybe a Schnibbles pattern. The kitty fabric is adorable. Congrats on your blogiversary :-)

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  60. Kathy H8 January 2011 at 02:22

    Congratulations on your anniversary. I think there is a Christmas redwork pattern, a schibbles pattern and Lynette Anderson fabric. What a fun giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

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  61. Henriëtte8 January 2011 at 04:51

    Congratulations on your 3 years of Blogging!!!
    very nice fabrics.....
    Thank you for the chance to win this giveaway.

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  62. Solstitches8 January 2011 at 05:56

    Lynette Anderson fabric line Stitches
    Schnibbles Hot Cross by Miss Rosie's Quilt Company
    Have no clue about the Christmas one.
    Congrats on your three year blog anniversary!

    Margaret

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  63. Sheila8 January 2011 at 06:08

    Oooh how, lovely.
    My guesses:
    Lynette Anderson Stitches fabric.
    Natalie Bird Tis The Season
    Schnibbles
    Congrats on your 3 years blogging :)

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  64. Varga Györgyi8 January 2011 at 08:59

    Congratulation on your blog anniversary! Wow, three year is a long time! I think there are some fabrics from Lynette Anderson. And one of the Pattern is belongs to Natalie Bird ( Tis the season) I love the other Pattern to. Thanks for this lovely giveaway! Györgyi

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  65. Sylvia8 January 2011 at 09:40

    My guesses are - Tis the Season by Natalie Bird, fat quarters by Lynette Anderson and a quilt pattern. What a lovely giveaway. Congratulations on 3 years of blogging.

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  66. PatchworkRose8 January 2011 at 11:09

    The fabric is Lynette Anderson 'Stitches" there are 2 fat quarters and a half metre. There is Natalie Birds book called "Tis the Season" and a pattern called Hot Cross - Schnibbles one by Miss Rosies Quilt company
    Congratulations on three years of blogging. I enjoy your blog and your flavour :-) Cheers
    Lynne

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  67. Christine M8 January 2011 at 11:23

    Congratulations on your 3rd Blogaversary! I think the fabric is by Lynette Anderson. There's Natalie Bird's Tis the Season book and I've seen that pattern before. Thanks for a fun giveaway.

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  68. Anonymous8 January 2011 at 13:13

    Love the Rouenneries fabric and your quilt! Happy New Year.

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  69. Käranån8 January 2011 at 18:03

    Congratulations! I don´t know the "names" of the patterns and the wonderful fabrics, but I LOVE it. ( I hope I can win the fabrics with the cat, lol ) Thanks for this giveaway!

    Ann-Sofi in Finland

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  70. Sarah9 January 2011 at 18:11

    Congrats on your 3rd year blogoversary Christine! Time sure goes fast! I am coming up to my 4th year! It really opens up a whole new world. SO glad we met!
    Anyway, items are: Miss Rosies pattern 'Hot Cross', Tis the Season Book by Natalie Bird and Lynette Anderson fabric!
    x Sarah

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  71. Stina Blomgren9 January 2011 at 22:25

    Think that I almost missed this... Pheeeww.. good to be back in blogland.. in the neck of time..lol..
    Ok.. first I spot Hot Cross pattern by Carrie Nelson.. A little booklet by Natalie Bird... Tis the season ( which I really need to buy!!! ) and I think all the fabrics comes from Lynette A.. hope Im right in my guessings..:o))

    Im so happy to see you blogging again.. I have always felt so close to what you do.. and I love the fabrics you chose.. so congratulations on your third year in blogland...
    BTW.. love the look on your blog.. super duper !!

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  72. Olu9 January 2011 at 22:55

    Hello :) Congrats :)
    I have no idea what it is, but it looks cute :)
    All the best,
    Ola.

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  73. sequin10 January 2011 at 04:59

    I think that this tissue from different manufacturers. Thanks for the chance. I hope to get lucky. Link posted on the left sidebar by date http://www.fantasy-of-sequins.blogspot.com/

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  74. Rae10 January 2011 at 11:02

    Maybe there is:
    Natalie Bird - Tis The Season (and it's sooo cute)
    Miss Rosies - pattern 'Hot Cross'
    Lynette Anderson Stitches fabric
    or maybe not? ;)

    Info of your giveaway is here.

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  75. Sheryl10 January 2011 at 16:41

    I knew the fabric was a Lynette Anderson design but the patterns I had no idea but that's ok now I can figure them out after reading what the other ladies have guessed... Congratulations on over 250 posts in three years you are always so inspiring, thank-you......

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  76. pinsandneedles11 January 2011 at 01:32

    I think the fabric is a Lynette Anderson design, one pattern is a Schnibbles by Carrie Nelson and the stitchery pattern is from Tis the Season by Natalie Bird. Thanks for a chance to win and congratulations on you blogversary.

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  77. Unknown11 January 2011 at 07:00

    Wow 3 years of blogging! Well done! Blogging takes a lot of time, both reading and writing - if I spend all that time stitching my UFO list would be much shorter.....but where would my inspiration come from?
    Everybody have done some good guessing so all I would like to say is I hope I will have good luck!

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  78. Ukka11 January 2011 at 21:35

    Congratulations on three years of blogging, Christine!! I'd love to be in with a chance of winning.
    Best wishes, Ukka xxx

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  79. Unknown12 January 2011 at 22:20

    250 is not enough. But like a lot of interesting and beautiful in your blog! I am pleased to get your readers!

    http://powitrulya.blogspot.com/

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  80. Agnieszka C.13 January 2011 at 06:47

    Congratulations on 1095 days :)of blogging...
    Thank you for the chance to win :)
    Greetings from Poland :)
    Agnieszka

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  81. Viviana Franco13 January 2011 at 06:56

    Congratulation for your aniversary. I think that the fabrics are from Lynette Anderson, the patterns are Hot Cross pattern by Carrie Nelson and and the other one is from Natalie Bird and it is called: Tis The Season.
    I love your blog!
    Kiss!
    Viviana

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  82. Bec13 January 2011 at 15:30

    Gosh what a huge response! The patterns look like Miss Rosies Quilt Co - Hot Cross Buns (or something like that); and the other pattern looks like 'Tis the Season' and it is the new book by Natalie Bird. The fqs; well one is definately Lynette Anderson; and the other two might be hers as well - not sure. I always enjoy reading your blog, you do beautiful stitching!

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  83. Anonymous14 January 2011 at 03:21

    Now I'm looking your blog. It's super :)

    http://miedzyciszaacisza.blogspot.com

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  85. Selena18 January 2011 at 00:55

    Thank you for the chance to win this delicious candy.
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  86. jannelea20 January 2011 at 12:20

    Happy 3 years anniversary! Love the fabrics, don't know what they are...
    Best wishes!

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Christine

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