Thursday, November 15, 2012

Giveaway: Modern Designs for Classic Quilts {Comments Closed}

Update: I have closed the comments and the winner will come from the existing pool of comments.  I will announce a winner Monday but for now we are really busy with the holidays.  Hope you are all having a great one.  Thanks for playing along!

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One of the fun parts of Market was getting to meet someone I felt like I knew through blogville.  That person is Andie of Andie Johnson Sews.  She was in town to promote her new book Modern Designs for Classic Quilts along with her co-author Kelly Biscopink of Stitchy Quilt Stuff.  Andie was as fun in real life as I thought she'd be and Kelly was really fun, too. 



The spiderwebby quilt in the background is one of the projects as is the rainbow log cabin on the front of the book (well, derrrr).

This book takes on a cause near and dear to my heart...keeping traditional quilt designs relevant.  In my mind a true artist cares about the history of their medium.  You don't have to make traditional quilts all the time...just appreciate them and give some respect to those who went before us.  This is something these girls do.  They include 1 big project and 1 mini project for each concept...you can do little, big, or both.

My favorite Kelly project is this:
I've actually done a rainbow dresden before but I love the darker background here and the "stems" in between the flowers.  Those 2 elements take the quilt from traditional (like the one I did) to modern without completely going off the rails.  Dresdens are really addictive to make so I think this could be a quick project without looking too easy to a non quilter.

My favorite Andie project is her take on the New York Beauty.  This is a traditional New York Beauty:

And this is Andie's take on it:

Isn't that pretty???   It would look perfectly at home in a penthouse in Manhattan NY or a farmhouse in Manhattan KS.  I love that!

So I have some good news...I have 1 signed copy of this book to give away to one of y'all. I am gonna give you a few options to win this book.  And seriously no complaining about jumping through hoops because you DO NOT have to follow any blogs, like any facebooks, or name your first children after me to win.  Pick one option or pick all four!  

1)Leave a comment telling me your favorite traditional quilt pattern (no following neccessary)

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2)Be a follower or subscriber (old or new) of The Tulip Patch (requires a separate comment from #1)
3)Be a follower or subscriber of Andie Johnson Sews
4)Be a follower or subscriber of Stitchy Quilt Stuff by Kelly Biscopink

A winner will be drawn at random at the conclusion of the blog hop.


181 comments:

  1. I have to go with the Log Cabin Block. Even in its most basic form, it has such great versatility. Plus it doesn't hurt that the quilt that really got me hooked on fabric was a log cabin variation. :)

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  2. And I'm a follower of your blog. :)

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  3. I have a permanent soft spot for NYB, I have seen Andie's blue and white floating around lately but I had no idea it was part of a book, I'm so excited for this one!

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  4. I like flying geese, though I've not made one yet being a beginner

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  5. I am a follower of Andie Johnson Sews.

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  6. I am a follower of Stitchy Quilt Stuff by Kelly Biscopink.

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  7. Currently my favorite block is the bow tie.

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  8. There are many favrites:log cabin , flyin geese, stars and hexies are in the top.

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  9. My favorite go to block is the "rail fence" you can do anything with it...thank ou for sharing this wonderful book with one of us..

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  10. And yes I have been a follower to your wonderful blog..

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  11. I love churn dash/monkey wrench... but looking at the book, I loved, loved the log cabin when I did that,, and seeing the Dresden plates, I remembered how I loved putting those together and appliqueing them on the blocks. I have some in my "yet to be finished" pile.. I could probably still put them together with the stems...I actually think my best best love is the applique technique on quilts. I am drawn toward that and do not know yet if that is where I will hover as I progress. While I am here, if you will just send me the ISBN # of the book, I think I will go ahead and get it...thanks!

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  12. My favorite traditional quilt pattern must be 9 patch...that is the pattern I run to when I need a quilt fast! I also like Sunbonnet Sue but have yet to make a quilt using that pattern.

    sowingstitches [at] gmail [dot] com

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  13. I am a follower of Tulip Patch and enjoy it a lot.

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  14. My favorite traditional block is the Dresden.

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  15. I love both the New York Liberty and the Disappearing 9 Patch. I'm also a sucker for any star blocks. christina112358 at gmail dot com

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  16. I follow Tulip Patch. christina112358 at gmail dot com

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  17. I like many traditional patterns, nine patches, sunbonnet sue, log cabins...

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  18. I guess it is a traditional pattern, I love the Sunbonnet Sue Quilts. One of these days I will make my own.

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  19. I don't have a favorite but I love dresdens and long cabins and churn dish.

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  20. I am a new follower of you at Tulip Patch.

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  21. I now a follower of Andie Johnson Sews.

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  22. I signed up as a follower at Stitchy Quilt Stuff - 3 new blogs to follow!! :)

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  23. I love the New York Beauty quilts...but not putting them together!
    susan.stitch@sbcglobal.net

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  24. I love a good old fashioned 9-patch. They can be worked into a new design in so many ways!

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  25. My favorites change over the years, but currently I'd say NY Beauty.

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  26. I am a follower of Andie through Google reader

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  27. I am now a follower of you through google reader.

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  28. I love the sawtooth star. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  29. My favorite has always been the log cabin - but now seeing that NY Beauty...hmmmm maybe I have to start looking into it ;-)

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  30. Right now I am making the very traditional Storm At Sea pattern using. Very non-tradiotnal layout. It's going to turn out amazing!

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  31. I follow you! P.S. Sorry about the typo in my previous comment. :)

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  32. I don't think I can pick just one favorite. I love log cabins, New York beauties, the old traditional two color quilts.

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  33. I love Winding Ways and would love to see them modern-ized.

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  34. I love the Lone Star quilt pattern!

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  35. I follow you at the Tulip Patch!

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  36. My fave has to be log cabin, thank you for the chance :)

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  37. I love the bow tie quilt.....my husbands Great Aunt gave gave him one when he was a teen....when we got married 47 years ago.....we used it on our bed. It was the first quilt I had ever seen.

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  38. I have been a follower of your blog for a long time....great giveaway.....

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  39. HI! MY FAVORITE TRADITIONAL BLOCK IS THE LOG CABIN!
    THANKS FOR A GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  40. FOLLOW 'STITCHY QUILT STUFF' VIA BLOG LOVIN'!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  41. FOLLOW THE TULIP PATCH VIA BLOG LOVIN'!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  42. FOLLOWING ANDIE VIA BLOG LOVIN'!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  43. I follow you in my Google Reader, Mary!

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  44. My favorite traditional pattern is Winding Ways. Still on my To-Make list!

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  45. And I've considered Andie a blog buddy for years! Love her...

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  46. I'd say my favorite is Log Cabin because it is so versatile. Thanks for the chance to win what looks like a great book!

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  47. I like log cabin and I love their cover version!

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  48. I love the pinwheel, mostly because it is simple enough for me yet looks classy. eatkin85@yahoo.com

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  49. I follow the tulip Patch Blog. eatkin85@yahoo.com

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  50. I follow Andie's blog, eatkin85@yahoo.com

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  51. I follow Kelly's blog, eatkin85@yahoo.com

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  52. My favorite is the Dresden block and yes, I have been totally drooling over the quilt you've shown above that Kelly did myself. I LOVE that one!

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  53. I am already a follower and subscriber as well to The Tulip Patch.

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  54. I'm a follower of The Tulip Patch

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  55. I'm already a follower of Andie Johnson Sews also.

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  56. Churn dash! Would love to win this book!

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  57. I am a follower of Stitchy Quilt Stuff now. I haven't got a clue why I wasn't already but I just did.

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  58. My fav traditional pattern is probably a Dresden plate, but, I've not made one myself. One of these days....

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  59. i'm a happy follower of this blog :)

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  60. i've signed up to follow Andie Johnson Sews ... thank for tha intro - she has some great tutorials.

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  61. i've also signed up to follow Stitchy Quilt Stuff by Kelly Biscopink. she has some great tutorials, too.

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  62. I like the Ohio Star block. Thanks for the chance win a copy of this book. I love the Dresden quil.

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  63. I'm already a follower of Andy Johnson Sews.

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  64. I'm already a follower of Stitchy Quilt Stuff too. :-)

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  65. My favorite traditional block is the nine patch. Thanks for the chance.

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  66. I really like the New York Beauty. I haven't made even one block yet (or even ever paper pieced), but I think it's so striking. Thanks!

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  67. My goal is to do a New York Beauty block. The results are so beautiful. Just haven't gotten around to it.

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  68. My favorite would be Churn Dash. Simple but stunning.

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  69. I follow your blog already. Love it!

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  70. That New York Beauty is really cool!

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  71. I love pinwheels, 9 patches and log cabin blocks; among many!

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  72. I love the New York Beauty pattern, but I've never made one. It's on my "list" for 2013. Thanks for the chance to win your generous giveaway!

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  73. P.S. I'm also a follower, and have you on my blog sidebar to make sure I see all your posts as you write them!

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  74. The good ol' 9-patch works for me! Thank you!

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  75. I love the Log Cabin Block... so many possibilities! Thanks for the chance to win! bea968{at}gmail.com

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  76. I am a follower on Google Reader :)

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  77. I really like the shoo-fly block. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.

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  78. I love the log cabin...simple and very practical for using scraps! Thanks for the giveaway

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  79. I like Pinwheels.

    melodyj(at)gmail(sot)com

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  80. GFC Follower of Tulip-Patch.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  81. GFC Follower of Stitchy Stuff

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. GFC Follower of Andie Johnson Sews.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  83. My favorite traditional block pattern is the versatile nine patch. Any other "sub unit" patch can go into one of the 9-patch grids. This would be a wonderful book for me to win as want to make a log cabin quilt, and this one is gorgeous. I also want to make a NY Beauty. Thanks for the chance.

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  84. My favorite is the double wedding ring quilt - hmm I'm not actually sure if thats a quilt block or pattern overall, but I'll stick with my answer! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  85. I am a complete pinwheel girl. I don't know how many pinwheel quilts I have made over the years. They just seem so light and fun!

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  86. It's a toss up between hexies and log cabins. I'm annew quilted and it seems like the majority of stuff I'm working my way through involves these two traditional patterns.

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  87. I am a follower of andie Johnson sews

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  88. My favourite block is log cabin.

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  89. The new york beauty looks like something that I would like to try.

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  90. Shoo fly is my favorite traditional pattern

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  91. There are lots of patterns in this book I want to try. I'm drawn to the Dresdens, the New York Beauty looks great too!

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  92. Hi!!! I like the star crumb patch quilt you made!!! I guess my favorite block would be the nine patch!!!!

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  93. Hi!!! I am a new follower at the Tulip Patch!!! Thanks for the fun!!!!

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  94. My, that modern New York Beauty is fabulous!

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  95. I love that New York Beauty quilt!!!! I'd love to try it. My all time favorite has been the lowly pinwheel pattern but I'd love to branch out! :)

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  96. I want to try the spider web quilt.

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  97. Wow looks like some really great quilts!

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  98. Wow looks like some really great quilts!

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  99. The book looks wonderful - I've always loved New York Beauty.

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  100. Apple Core is my favorite!
    lisamcgriff(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  101. My favorite trad block is a schoolhouse. I just made my first, with a modern vibe--lots of open space around it. Love, love, love it.

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  102. I am now following Tulip Patch via GFC.

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  103. I'm a new follower of Stitchy Quilt Stuff via Bloglovin.

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  104. I love Dresden plates. I WILL make one one of these days!

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  105. Log cabin has to be one of my longtime favorites.

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  106. Gorgeous quilts! I love so many traditional quilt patterns but anything with stars get me everytime.

    Thank you, Kelly and Andie for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  107. New follower of the The Tulip Patch.

    Thanks again for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  108. I'm a follower of Andie Johnson Sews.

    Thank you for an awesome giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  109. I'm a follower of Stitchy Quilt Stuff.

    Thanks again for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  110. This book is just my perfect combination of traditional designs and modern style. The one block I really want to explore is the pineapple.

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  111. The dresden pattern is my favorite!

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  112. I love the log cabin with the white fabric on one side, what a great idea. Pick me! I'd love to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  113. My favourite traditional pattern is the Log Cabin, because it offers so much variety in arranging the blocks to secondary patterns.

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  114. I'm a new follower of The Tulip Patch.
    Thank you for offering this giveaway and good luck to all who participate!

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  115. And now I'm also a new follower of Andie Johnson Sews.

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  116. And I'm now also a new follower of Stitchy Quilt Stuff by Kelly Biscopink.

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  117. I love the Maple leaf quilts or any leaf quilt!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  118. Pinwheels are my favorite block~ Thanks for a chance to win! This book looks fabulous! :)

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  119. I already follow the Tulip Patch via gfc! :)

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  120. I already follow Andie Johnson Sews via gfc! :)

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  121. And I already follow Stitchy Quilt Stuff via gfc! :)

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  122. My favorite is the log cabin (classic)!

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  123. I follow Andie Johnson sews via GFC and Google Reader!

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  124. I'm a new follower of the Tulip Patch! via GFC and Google Reader (can't be too careful, right)?

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  125. I'm now following Stitchy Quilt Stuff via GFC and Google Reader!

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  126. My favorite traditional quilt pattern is Card Trick. Go Figure. ;-)

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  127. I am a follower of your lovely blog.

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  128. I am a follower of Andie's. :-)

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