Friday, December 9, 2011

Blog Hop Party Givaway

Michele Foster, over at the Quilting Gallery, is hosting a Blog Hop Party from December 10 through the 17th!  There are tons of blogs registered to participate in the hop and all are having giveaways, including me!

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So, what am I giving away?? 

Yogimousekin

Nope!  NOT my Yogi!!  But…

how about this wonderful quilt book…

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and this fun Christmas fabric panel??

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To enter my giveaway, first you must be a follower of my blog, then leave a comment and tell me you are a follower and share your favorite quilting tip or favorite quilting notion.

Winner will be randomly chosen on December 17th at 9 pm!

Click on the Blog Hop Party button above on my side bar to visit the list of participating bloggers!!  Let’s hop!!

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109 comments:

  1. I just love the little santa on your wallpaper it just makes me smile! Hmmm my i'm pretty new to quilting so my Favorite tip would be to measure twice and cut once..lol I am a follower

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  2. Great giveaway! Favorite tip: measure three times! Unfortunately, I know this from experience! Thanks for a chance.

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  3. I'm a new follower and a brand new quilter...Just finishing my 2nd quilt now. My favorite tip is to check quilting blogs for help if I don't know something! That's how I found your blog. :) I would love to win that book, my first quilt was a baby quilt and my second is using the same pattern...lol...need some patterns/new ideas!

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  4. I'm a follower and I would have to say that the rotary cutter is my favorite tool - right up there with that ever present seam ripper!!

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  5. My favorite tip is to sort threads by color and put in 1 quart zip lock bag. Put them all in plastic tote and you can pick up a small bag and many times see if you have the right color and not even open the zip. I am a follower. Hugs

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  6. My favourite tip is to always measure twice before cutting. I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance.

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  7. I happily follow your blog:) My favorite new quilting notion is the Fixion gel pen by Pilot. I use it to mark half square triangles.

    Went to Barnes and Noble today. Looked at the magazine featuring your sewing room. Awesome!!!!

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  8. Hi Polly you are one of my favorite blogs that I follow. I just got an G Accuquilter I haven't had much time to play with it yet but I think I am really going to like that. Love that Christmas panel. Blessings Sandra

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  9. What a wonderful giveaway Polly!~ I knew you couldn't part with Yogi the doll. ;-) I love the panel of Santa!
    I'm a longtime happy follower. My favorite notion is my new 'lighted' seam ripper. LOL :-)

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  10. Darn, no Yogi.. well, I'll try anyhow. I am a follower, and my favorite notion is my Fiskars scissors sharpener. I just recently found it, and think it is awesome, I love my scissors SHARP.

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  11. I'm definitely a follower and my favorite notion is my needle threader. These old eyes can't do it alone any more. :( blessings, marlene

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  12. i'm one of your followers :) and my fave tool is my needle threader!

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  13. Ooo I love that panel! Im a follower! I love my little seam ripper!

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  14. I'm a follower and my tip would be to use Carol Doakes' paper for paper piecing. It is the easiest paper to remove after the fabric is sewn on.

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  15. Yep...I'm a happy follower and Yogi lover. I don't know a favorite quilting tip but I'll tell you right now, back basting applique was a revelation to me. For those that don't know what it is, it's worth checking out.

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  16. I am a follower and I now use small bull dog clips to hold my binding down ready for hand sewing as I couldn't get the clips everyone else is using.

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  17. Am a new follower and I love my rotary cutter

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  18. I finally bought some quilter gloves and I have to say, they are my favorite tool. They make moving a quilt around soooooo much easier. I am a follower.

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  19. Polly,
    I am for sure one of your followers. My best quilting tip- have fun with the creative process- One can never have too many scraps or make too many quilts.
    Best wishes for the holiday season.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

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  20. I'm a follower, and I love my cut rite bind up tool.

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  21. I follow!

    I love the Rotary Cutter :D
    Thanks for the chance!

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  22. Wonderful giveaways Polly! I am a follower, and my favourite notions are my Add-a-1/4" and Add-an-1/8" rulers I use when I do my foundation paper pieced blocks! Thanks for a chance to win!!!

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  23. We all have little tips that we don't actually
    think about. We just do them. When my needle gets dull I stick it in a little sand bag to sharpen it. My iron gets a good rub in the dirt sometimes to clean the bottom, Grandma used to do this.

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  24. Good morning! I am following your blog. Are you SURE I can't win that adorable Yogi? He'd look stunning with my 2 big black dogs: high contrast value there. Big, little, black, white. My best tip: put the ruler line ON the fabric not BESIDE the fabric edge. And I love my Purple Thang, for keeping the seams flat and in the right direction when going under the needle, and getting a perfect 1/4" seam in the process. It must amuse the inventor of the Purple Thang no end that every quilter who owns one must speak Texan when discussing it.

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  25. Just joined your blog...don't enter me in the giveaway as my blog is also part of the giveaway and not sure we are allowed to enter one another's blogs!! ?But so thrilled to find your lovely interesting blog and will look forward to your posts...the tips are interesting and wish I had listened to my friends tip of washing all pieces before starting on a little hand stitched quilt...well am turning it into a wall hanging...as a test piece after I had sewn showed the different fabrics shrank at different rates...just pleased it wasn't a huge piece...am new to this as you may gather...but loving it! Warm wishes from south africa

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  26. I'm a follower! I love my 1x6 ruler - it's so handy to double check a quick measurement while I'm at the machine or ironing table. Thanks for the giveaway - sure wish I could win Yogi! He is the cutest dog ever!

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  27. New follower here and would love to win the book

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  28. I am a follower and my favorite notion is my marking wheel that you fill with powdered chalk...thanks for the giveaway...

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  29. My favorite notion is my Tiny Bendable Bright Light for my sewing machine. I am a follower and thank you for doing a give-a-way!

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  30. So fun!!! I love that Santa panel. I am following and I absolutely love my new rotating cutting mat. How did I ever trim without it :)

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  31. New follower.
    Have recently discovered the Jewel Box Gem Tools and love the quilts they make.

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  32. Aww but we love Yogi! LOL of course I am a follower! I love my little half squre triangle from strip cutter thingy! (is there a real name for that?) hey I know what I am talking about when I tell myself that is what I am going to use! LOL have been having a great time on the blog hop!

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  33. I'm a follower and I would have to say that the tool I could not live without is my rotary cutter. Thanks for a chance and have a happy holiday Polly!

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  34. I am a new follower. I must say I counldn't be without my rotary cutter and the needle threader on my sewing machines are must haves.

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  35. I'm a new follower. Hmmmmm....a tip is always read through all of the directions several times.....ask me how I know....grin.

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  36. Hello Ms. Polly!
    I've been an avid follower for awhile and love the inspiration I get from your blog!
    My quilt tip is one I saw recently about using Glad Press N Seal. You trace your design on the press and seal and then (using your hands) press the design onto your quilt. You can hand or machine quilt through and remove it easily. Brilliant!
    Thank you for entering me in your generous giveaway! That panel is adorable!
    (Google Account does not seem to be working today so I am posting this as anon):-)
    Patticakes
    napergal50@yahoo.com

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  37. I was hoping for Yogi, but would settle for the book & fabric;).My favorite notion is my ergonomic rotary cutter-I have 2-a Martelli one & the Grace Company one. They have been lifesavers in regard to cutting fatigue. I highly recommend both to everyone, esp. if you have wrist and/or hand issues.

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  38. A follower via email. My fav notion is a wooden skewer, which I use to steer and manipulate fabric as it approaches the presser foot. Handy as can be!

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  39. sign up for your newsletter...check

    favorite notion..Gypsy Gripper..and the AccuQuilt Go...can't live without either one....check

    quilting tip(covering all bases)....I use clear storage boxes for my projects. If I am collecting fabrics for a project it gives me a place to put them until I'm ready to start, along with the pattern. I also leave my UFO's in the box so everything is kept together

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  40. I am a follower through GFC. :)
    a light spray of starch before cutting any shapes on the bias, helps to prevent the fabric from stretching. :)

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  41. Hello! Thanks for the great giveaway! I'm a new follower! I love my rulers! Happy Holidays! :)

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  42. I'm an old follower of your lovely blog. My favorite notion is my rotary cutter, imagine cutting all that fabric with scissors...UHG!!!

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  43. I'm a follower, too and would be thrilled to win! Happy holidays! ♥♥♥

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  44. I'm a follower!
    I love my rotary cutter

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  45. Am now a foloower - great site! Advice: follow blogs of quilters for great ideas and inspiration, notion:Love my "bendable lite" on my machine - also an extra brackets to pop in on my other machine! Merry Christmas!

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  46. I'm a follower, and my favorite notion is my clover seam ripper.

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  47. Hi, yes I follow and thank you for being part of the hop and I would love to get the book and the panel.This tip works for me. I work my best when every thing is a mess around me, for some reason I just can't work in a place that is too straight it messes up my head. Hope it works for you and happy Holiday to You and Yours.

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  48. What a very cute blog, and your give-away is wonderful. Thanks for giving me the chance to join in on the fun...

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  49. I'm a follower and I love my Kwik Klip - it saves my fingernails when pinning a quilt. Merry Christmas and thanks for the giveaway!

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  50. I am a new follower, I am Jeanne from Missouri and my blog is The Learning Curve~Quilts and Such. My favorite quilting notion is my hair clips that I use instead of pins when I am finishing off a binding. Thanks for the chance to win your awesome giveaway!

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  51. I am a new follower of your blog. I could not do without my rotary cutter and new rulers for cutting. I am fairly new to quilting but have been sewing for many years.

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  52. I am already a follower of your blog Polly. Darn! I was hoping for that adorable puppy of yours.

    My favorite quilting notion is my ceramic marking pencil. I have tried almost any brand of marking pencil and for one reason or another have not had good luck with them. They've either not worked well or they've dried out, or *gasp* not gone away when I wanted them to. I LOVE this ceramic pencil and the fact that I can get different colored 'leads' to use so it's visible on almost any fabric I might be using. And the best part is the perfect thin straight line I get from using it too.

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  53. I follow you via the quilterblogs.com RSS feed! That quilting book looks really cool.

    My favorite quilting tip... have fun! I'm new so I don't really have any sage advice, but I am learning to really enjoy the process. That's what it's all about, right? ;)

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  54. I'm a follower of your blog! My favorite notion is my rotary cutter. It sure make cutting fabric quick & accurately. Thanks for a chance to win that great looking book! :)

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  55. I'm a new follower. I love all quilt books so I would love to win your giveaway. My favorite quilting notions are my Machingers gloves. I am still a beginner at quilting, and they make such a huge difference in my FMQ!

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  56. Ok, if I can't win Yogi can I have a chance of winning the lst in line to offer him a place to stay whenever you go on vacation?

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  57. Good morning from the UK, yes I am a follower please put me in for a chance to win a fab book and fabric panel

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  58. New gfc follower: nicolesender
    My favorite tool is my mom's thimble.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. awwww, not Yogi, huh? Well could he at least come to "camp" with Winston on Briarside Lane? ;-)
    I'm a follower and would love to win your give-away.
    Love my rulers and rotary cutter and my OttLite for handwork.

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  60. I am a follower of your blog. You also offer advise as well. I would treasure the Book as well as the darling panel. So cute! My quilting tip is to be sure you are in a good mood and fully awake. A wasted and bad quilting day is not good. I wish you a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a great gift.

    Sandi T.
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  61. I am a follower and my tip would be to relax and enjoy the whole process of quilting from beginning to end. Thankyou and Merry Christmas.

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  62. I am a new follower :) I am also fairly new to quilting. I don't have a tip of my own, but a friend did tell me "don't stress when things don't line up exactly right, the more a quilt the better your pieces will get" so for now my blocks are a tad bit wonky, but hopefully I will get better at them :)

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  63. I am a new follower. I'm rather new to quilting so I don't have tips of my own, but I have found that the more you read other people's tips and blogs, the more you learn.

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  64. NEW FOLLOWER>LOVE YOUR BLOG!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    MY FAVORITE NOTIONS ARE MY SILK .44MM PINS FOR PIECING. ANOTHER PIN I HAVE COME TO REALLY LIKE IS THE 'FORK PIN',USEFUL FOR HOLDING AT 2 SITES.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

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  65. I enjoy your ramblings very much and your cute ideas for quilting!! I follow your site every few days to see your new projects. I love learning new quilting techniques from books and blogs like yours.

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  66. I Love 'Fork pins' by Clover and the square 'Wooden Iron' made out of oak. Two gotta have tools, and I am following.

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  67. I love quilt books & Christmas fabrics = perfect. My favorite notion is my Olfa rotary cutter. I've used other brands but this is the best. I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  68. My favorite tool is my surgical seam ripper I can unsew almost as fast as I can sew. ;)

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  69. My favorite tool is my purple thang. I use it all the time.

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  70. God bless you, Polly and hope you have a great day! I love all my tools but wouldn't be with out a needle and thread if I can help it.

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  71. I became a follower. My favorite quilting tool Hummmmm....there are so many things I could never do without...but I really LOVE the Pilot FriXion pens for marking my quilt designs...if I mess up or change my mind, the ink disappears like magic by using a hot iron. Anyone that doesn't have one MUST get one!

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  72. I'm new follower! I loves rotary cutter!

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  73. I'm a new follower...love your site...my "Little Twister" is my current favorite tool....so much fabric...so little time...Merry Christmas.

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  74. Enjoyed reading everyone's comments. My tip is to check carefully underneath before using the cutter. I've several times had a fold of fabric caught and sliced into that! My favourite tool, my Little Foot, a see through quarter inch foot. I'm a new follower.

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  75. I am a follower and I know you would never give Yogi away, but I'd be first in line if you did. My favorite tip is boring but true, press as you go, it makes life so much easier. Thanks.

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  76. Wonderful prizes!!! Thank you for a chance to win!! Too bad, I was hoping Yogi was one of the prizes! ;-) My sister has a Westie named Willie- and he is the CUTEST little thing-- he has an adorable trick-- he will "sing" to you on request! :-) Oh, back to the giveaway-- I am a new follower, and my current favorite quilting gadget is my Clover Yo-Yo maker! thanks again!

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  77. AWWWWW I so wanted the cute little wet nose, but I would love to win the book and the panel..

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  78. I am your newest follower! ......and I love the name of your blog!

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  79. I have been following you and thanks for the gorgeous fabric panel and book.

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  80. I'm a new follower and relatively new to quilting and I would have to say that my squaring up ruler from Quilt In A Day is my best helper! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  81. Im a new follower and love my rotary cutter :)

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  82. Yogi is adorable! You will have to stop by my blog and meet my Cassie! I am a new follower and a new blogger! I hope you will consider following me too. I love my rotary cutter and cutting mat. We didn't have these marvelous tools years ago. Now we can make more quilts faster! :0

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  83. I am a happy follower and I love my ripper!!

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  84. I'm a follower Polly! Would love to win Yogi as a prize! Best thing to have in your sewing room is a seam ripper (I've used mine twice today) and of course a special little companion like Yogi.....or my Simon and Bella. Thanks!

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  85. Hi Polly, I love your Yogi. nice blog, I am your follower now.I ha no special tips as I am beginner. hugs

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  86. I am a follower and one of my favorite tools is my 1/4 inch foot with the edge guide on it. It is really helpful.

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  87. I love your little dog! The book it nice too.
    I just love my stiletto (or sharp pointy thing) which I use to ease things under the presser foot when they are not going that way easily.

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  88. A follower and thank you for this wonderful giveaway. Is that a wonderful Cairn Terrier or a beautiful Westie? Sweetest face - just like my Brady - who I miss terribly. Judy C

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  89. Iron as you go - makes it so much more possible to get a completion. Thanks for participating. Judy C

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  90. New Follower, love you blog!!! Hope I win.
    Happy Holidays!

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  91. I am a new quilter. So I am constantly using my seam ripper. I' sure that there are a lot of gadgets out there that I still don't know about.
    Thanks

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  92. New follower. Thanks for the giveaways.

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  93. new follower~nice blog you have! My tip is to make time to sew daily....even if It's only for an hr. a day. Great stress reliever.

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  94. I'm a new follower. :) My quilting tip is: don't aim for perfection. None of us can achieve perfection (except Jesus) so why do we beat ourselves up about the fact our triangle points don't quite meet up?

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  96. I love the prizes you are giving away. I am a follower. My tip is to always label your quilt.
    Nancy R.

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  97. My notion is a seam ripper I can't sew anything that I don't have to rip out. My tip is to put a lable on all your quilts. Thank you for the great giveaway

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  98. New follower on GFC, The Sleepy Dreamer
    Favorite Notion is Rotary Tool you can not start without it. I love your sewing room it's so organized and has a lot of space for everything.

    lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

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  99. Hi Polly! I'm a follower and my tip is to make test strips to verify that your 1/4" seams are truly 1/4". It is so easy to go over or under and that will really mess you up! Thanks!
    Barbara

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  100. I'm a follower.
    So glad to find your blog.
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your Yogi! I have a Willie just like him/her. Sweet as can be. He's a cuddler and loves to sit in my lap for a massage.
    Oh what a nice book - quick and easy Romantic quilts. PRETTY heart - I'd LOVE to make one of those. It is on my list.
    Does your Yogi "sing" to you? Whenever my Willie has a visitor - he goes to his bed full of toys - gets one in his mouth - and says - auuugghhhrrrrr - he prances around with that toy in his mouth and teases his visitor with it. We love our baby and his brother :) Bratley.
    Thank you for the chance to win.
    OOPS _ almost forgot to tell you about my favorite ... I have a ruler with a rotary cutter attached to it. It takes some getting used to - but I really like it.
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!
    Cathy Byrd
    byrd@gulftel.com

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  101. I am a follow'n.

    My favorite tip is 'just do it' don't be afraid to try (learn) something new. I see things on blogs I just have to try and surprise myself on how well I stretch myself.

    My favorite notion is my rotary cutter, OF COURSE!

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  102. I'm already a follower. My favorite quilting tip is, measure twice cut once. ;->

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  103. Hi, I am a new follower. My tip is cut everything out before you start stitching.

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  104. I am a follower and I can't imagine being without my rotary cutter. My mother taught me to retract the blade EVERY SINGLE TIME I put it down and I'm sure that has been a very helpful habit.

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  105. I am now a follower. My favourite quilting tool is my desk Ott light - just can't do a good job unless I can see really well. Your giveaway looks great!
    Merry Christmas to all.

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  106. I'm a follower, and as I was scrolling down to leave a comment I saw the picture of your quilt room. WOW. I'm so jealous!! My quilt room is in the garage! in Wyoming! an unheated garage at that! Anyway, back to the task at hand. I absolutely must have a super sharp pair of scissors by my machine (a small pair) and a larger one for cutting fabric.

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  107. I Need to measure three or four times!Merry Christmas

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  108. I am a follower and my tip is that I use those cling vinyl decals (like the ones put on your windshield after an oil change) to place on my rulers at a measurement that I'm going to use a lot, as it's easier to eyeball each time if there is a marker there. I've also used a large rectangular strip cling to mark 1/4 inch on my machine. Thank you for this fun question. I always love to read others' tips!

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Thank you sooooooo very much for taking the time to leave a comment! I am always happy to know that someone is reading my ramblings!! Polly :-)