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Sunday, May 6, 2012

400th post... how about a giveaway?

Who knew when I started this little blog four years ago that 400 posts later I'd still be at it? Certainly not me! And who knew that a simple little accounting of my crafty adventures would lead me to so many wonderful friendships all around the world? This blogging community brings me so much joy! So, in celebration of my 400th post I decided to do a little giveaway!

Today I made another wristlet for someone special (shhhh it's a secret!) and before I knew it, I had made a second one (purely by accident mind you!). Maybe it will be on it's way to you?
 How about I toss in a copy of my Town Square Bag pattern? Would you like that? Go ahead, twist my arm...
 All you have to do is leave me a comment here on this post.... maybe let me know what you're making right now? Or, what you plan to make next? Or anything at all... I don't want to make you work too hard! Where's the fun in that? If you're a follower of my blog (or become one) leave a second comment for another chance. I'll leave the comments open until Friday then I'll choose a winner.

Thanks for being here! You make my day.


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39 comments:

  1. BonnieMay 6, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Well I never manage to win one of your items in a swap so maybe I will here. I love the wristlets.

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  2. TraeMay 6, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Right now I am working on 'the quilt that won't let me sleep'. It's a variation of what we learned in Marti and Me in April. Next, I will be making a small table topper for a wedding gift and then a western themed baby blanket.

    I love the wristlet - thanks for making two!

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  3. SallyMay 6, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    This wristleg is cute! I just finished up my third version of the Ice Cream Dress, but I still have one more smaller sized one to make. I'm hoping to trace the pattern tonight. After I make that last dress, then I'm going to start on a quilt for my husband as a gift for his birthday (in August)

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  4. MariaMay 6, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    WOW 4 yrs and 400 posts congratulations...
    I am delighted to have met you through blogland Ellyn..
    Love the little wristlet and in your favorite colour too.
    I am been making flowers for my garden and constructing some more houses.
    thank you for a chance to win your giveaway.

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  5. MariaMay 6, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Have been your happy follower and swapper for over two years...
    Hugz
    Maria

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  6. PunkiePie (Jen)May 6, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Count me in! I've been working on a couple of bags today and then I screwed up the linings and had to re-do everything. On two bags. Grrrr!!!

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  7. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Became a follower just this year! Love your Blog. I am learning about blogging and started my own blog http://adailywalkwiththee.blogspot.com/
    I think this is such an awesome way to share things you love! Keep up the awesome job!

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  8. memmensMay 7, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    That is gorgeous wristlet - I'm sure they'll love it. It's a wet bank holiday here and my husbands birthday and somehow I've managed to get to the sewing machine to work on a 241 bag for me!

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  9. memmensMay 7, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    I'm a new blog follower, hop over and see me tomorrow if you're interested in some free Fugly fabric!

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  10. GillMay 7, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Gorgeous purse! what's the fabric?
    Congratulations on 400 posts!
    Here in the UK it's cold and wet and I'm making another Keyka Lou pocket clutch for a friend's birthday!

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  11. GillMay 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I'm a follower!
    Thanks!

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  12. FeltByRaeMay 7, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Hallo, I've only just found you today, but I love your blog already and am following you, please excuse me while I go off and have a good old look round at some of your 399 other posts! 400 is really impressive

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  13. MelissaMay 7, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Congrats on 400 posts! I always enjoy seeing your creations.

    Hmm, of course I'm not working on a sewing project, but I do have this shirt I want to have made into a pillow (let's talk about that when LeighAnne goes home, ok!). LOL

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  14. MaryMay 8, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I'm busy right now making wedding invitations, response cards, etc, so no sewing for now but soon a rag quilt for daughter. Congrats on 400 posts!!

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  15. MaryMay 8, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Just became a follower too!

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  16. SewHappyGeekMay 11, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Love that fabric! I just featured your link on SewHappyGeek Features!
    Thanks for linking up, and you're welcome to grab a button if you like! :)

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  17. lindaMay 11, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    i am making a large star quilt and doing a lot of crochet ,congrats on 400 posts

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  18. DebMay 11, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    The wristlet is lovely. Right now, I am working on little gifts to take to Hungary for my friends there. My hubby and I take a work team to the Word Of Life Bible Camp every year to teach English. The things have to be small because we now only get one piece of luggage. I am also trying to make some things for my daughter.

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  19. OhioLoriMay 11, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Congratulations!! 4 years is Super reason to celebrate! Exciting!

    I'm new to Quilting....Love it! :) Am working on a Wallhanging right now...trying to work up nerve to try doing Free Motion Quilting on it! Yikes!

    Thanks for chance to win! :)

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  20. OhioLoriMay 11, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Just signed up as new Follower too! You have a cooool blog!

    Thanks for 2nd chance to win! Yay! :)

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  21. hueiseiMay 11, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Congrats! I'm working on a Garden steps Quilt, string quilt and birdie stitches quilt :)

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  22. SallieMay 11, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Congratulations! I'm working on the binding of a bull's eye quilt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  23. hueiseiMay 11, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    New follower -^^

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  24. KarenMay 11, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I am a new follower. :)

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  25. KarenMay 11, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I have just finished making a bag for my niece's birthday, going to quilts UK in two weeks and fancy a new bag for me too!

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  26. Sandra J. StricklerMay 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    I need to get my butt moving on some craft show items! I will start with "Kindle" covers, and see what I'm inspired to create next!

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  27. Sandra J. StricklerMay 11, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I'm a follower now!!!

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  28. barbara woodsMay 11, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    i am now a follower

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  29. barbara woodsMay 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    i am working on a granny square quilt for my daughter

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  30. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansMay 11, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I'm your newest follower :) Congrats on 400 posts! I'm a long way off that but something to strive towards!!

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  31. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansMay 11, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Great wristlet - I must add that to my 'to-do' list!! I'm working on small projects sew along with crazy mom quilts - this would be perfect! Would love to win your giveawy - thanks for the chance.

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  32. AddibraeMay 11, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I just finished making a reversible bag.

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  33. Karen OMay 11, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Lovely wristlet! What fabric is that? I am working on some toddler quilts going to India for some preschool kids to sleep on rather than the cement floor.

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  34. Karen OMay 11, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    New follower! I look forward to getting to know you.

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  35. CynthiaT59May 11, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Congrats! I am painting the house, unpacking two kids from college, getting ready for one to leave next week to work at Philmont for the summer and trying to finish a quilt I started this fall. The kids will help a little this week but they don't get out of bed until 2pm!

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  36. cakegirlMay 14, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    400 posts is quite an accomplishment! Thanks for celebrating with a great giveaway.

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  37. Lizzie quiltsMay 14, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I am also making bags, practicing zipper installations, and finishing up a mug rug for a mug rug swap, which will be sent out today to Iceland!!
    Love your bag!

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  38. DonnaMay 14, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I am making little wristlet bags too. Yours is so cute!!

    Donna
    don_mae2@yahoo.com

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  39. Quilt n QueenMay 18, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    I'm follower #85, thanks for the chance.

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