Monday, July 4, 2011

200 Posts, A Giveaway! and One Block down...

This giveaway has ended. I'm off picking the winner now. Good luck to all who entered!

As I was checking my posts earlier today I saw that yesterday's post was my 200th. I simply cannot believe that. I think that definitely deserves a giveaway and details on that will be listed at the end of this post. Woo-hoo!

I cut out all the pieces for the quilt last night and this morning. Since the pattern gave directions by colors and mine weren't the same, I had to call green, pink and sometimes blue or red. I think I came up with a  good system though.



Here is the first block. I did this one all the way to finish just so I could make sure I liked it. And I do! So, I have one done and nineteen more to go. This one took the longest since I can do them in steps now that I understand where I'm going with it. I really can't wait to see how it all goes together. As you can see from the fabric, it will be contemporary and a bit funky too.


Now for the giveaway! I am having a hard time giving this up but it is a fat quarter bundle of Minick and Simpson's Christmas Past. There are 18 FQ's, if I counted right. A few were removed for another giveaway last year. This is a contemporary Christmas collection with dots, candy canes and non-traditional colors but really quite a nice collection. This is perfect for someone who is looking to make a Christmas quilt and, unlike me, can work ahead instead of 12 days before you need it. (Yes, it is only 12 days until the wedding that the quilt is being made for...) 



I've never tried this before but you will have three chances to win. 

1 - Leave a comment. I would love to know if you plan and work ahead or like me, work best under pressure. 

2 - Become a follower, or tell me if you are already are. I noticed that I am at 180 followers. It would be so fun if I got to 200 followers for this giveaway. 

3 - This is the new one for me. You will get one more chance if you blog about this giveaway and then come back and tell me you did. I know how much all of us love to know that someone is reading what we wrote. Feedback is ever so important! I love reading all your comments. 

This giveaway will end on Sunday, July 10th at 9 pm Eastern time. Make sure your email is connected to your name or leave your email for me. I really want to the first name drawn to get their prize. 

Good luck to all and have a great week!

Nancy

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174 comments:

  1. WinonaJuly 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Oh, I am the dreaded #1 (at least I was when I started typing LOL). I always mean well and plan in advance, but always end up working under pressure. Just drives my husband crazy. Great giveaway. I have never made a Christmas quilt, so this would be perfect for me.

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  2. WinonaJuly 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I am already a follower.

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  3. SusanJuly 4, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Your first block looks great...hard to beat green in my book! Congratulations on your 200th post too!

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  4. JackieJuly 4, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I so work under pressure! One wedding shower, I did a flannel one where you cut the edges, then wash and put in dryer so it all puffs out... i had to bring the wet quilt to the hostess's house to get her to put it in the dryer as I literally ran out of time...
    We pulled it out just before gift opening=)

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  5. JackieJuly 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I so love following=)

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  6. NancyJuly 4, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I'm a follower.. through google reader. Just went and added me to your google friend so I will count... that makes 181!

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  7. NancyJuly 4, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I work best under pressure... give me a deadline and I will be working three seconds to the last minute...

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  8. Sarah CraigJuly 4, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Your block looks awesome - and such a generous giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

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  9. Quilt n QueenJuly 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I am a follower and luv the Minick and Simpson Christmas Past collection. I have a few FQ already and could make an awesome quilt with your giveaway. Thanks for the chance....(o:

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  10. JessicaJuly 4, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I definitely work better under pressure - I'll sit my butt down and get things done. Otherwise, sometimes I just won't be in the "sewing mood" and I"ll procrastinate!

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  11. Quilt n QueenJuly 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    It seems I'm always working under pressure.... working on a project at the very last minute. I wish it wasn't so....sometimes I surprise myself and finish with time to spare.....thanks for the chance to win such a generous giveaway!!

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  12. JocelynJuly 4, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Congrats on 200 posts! I don't usually work best under pressure, but that's what it seems to boil down to time and time again. Thanks for the generous giveaway.

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  13. JocelynJuly 4, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I am a new follower :-)

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  14. WoolenSailsJuly 4, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I have actually decided to start on fall and then go straight to christmas since I am always behind. Tomorrow I should finish my flag quilt for the 4th, lol.

    Debbie

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  15. WoolenSailsJuly 4, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I am also a follower!

    Debbie

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  16. VivianJuly 5, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    hello!!!!! I would have to say I'm NOT a planner as I try not to do obligation quilting...unless it's for a small exchange. I only make what I feel like making and I think the christmas bug may hit me soon!!!!! Thank you for the chance, the fabrics look lovely.

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  17. RachelJuly 5, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    OH. wow. I have become a follower! I get it done at the last second! I do think that sometimes good enough IS. I am constantly changing the colors from what a pattern calls for! I would seriously link up to your blog...but I have not been sucked into the act of blogging (yet!) Have a great day! Thanks for letting me read a bit!

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  18. VivianJuly 5, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Me again, I've been a follower for a while, I love visiting, thanks.

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  19. DoinaJuly 5, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Great giveaway! Please count me in! Often happens to me to finish work in the last minute.

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  20. DoinaJuly 5, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    I am a follower.

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  21. DoinaJuly 5, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I put your giveaway on my sidebar.

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  22. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJuly 5, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I love the hydrangea in your header! :-)
    And love Christmas fabric~ I try to work ahead so I'm not too stressed. It works for a lot of things. lol Thank you for the lovely giveaway!

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  23. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJuly 5, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    I'm a happy follower too. :-)

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  24. LuciJuly 5, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I am a new follower. Thanks!

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  25. LuciJuly 5, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I always INTEND to plan way ahead but somehow always end up panicked at the end!

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  26. BarbaraJuly 5, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    I rarely give myself a deadline, but I'm probably a plan ahead kind of gal.

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  27. BarbaraJuly 5, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    I'm a follower.

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  28. KimJuly 5, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I try to plan and work ahead but it rarely happens that way. I keep trying though.

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  29. SunnybecJuly 5, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I hate it if I have a time limit, that's when I start to make mistakes, I need to want to do something rather than have to do something. Linda

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  30. SunnybecJuly 5, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I am one of your followers, thanks for the giveaway.

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  31. quiltercarolineJuly 5, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I am a planner but sometimes get caught out and run out of time especially at Christmas! LOL. Thanks for the giveaway. C

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  32. AnneJuly 5, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love the block, too. Glad you got your system down and hope the remaining 19 blocks sew up quickly! I, like you, am a procrastinator! I wish it weren't so. A pressing deadline must loom before I am sufficiently motivated to "get her done!"

    In order to get my house clean, I used to pretend that my mother-in-law was coming for a visit. She used to live over 300 miles away. Now that she's lived in the same town for almost seven years, I am almost never motivated to give my house more than a "lick and a promise," as my mom used to say.

    I love the fabrics you are giving away! Fingers crossed!

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  33. AnneJuly 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I am already a follower!

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  34. Stray Stitches (Linda G)July 5, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I really try to work ahead. I make waaaaay too many mistakes if I work under pressure. Congrats on your 200th post!!

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  35. Stray Stitches (Linda G)July 5, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I am a regular follower of your wonderful blog :) Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway!

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  36. Denise :)July 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Hi Nancy! I am definitely an "under the gun" kind of worker. And not just in quilting. I tend to approach most things in life that way! The Christmas fabric is just beautiful! Congrats on 200 posts! :)

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  37. Denise :)July 5, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    And, for what it's worth, I started following you a couple of weeks ago! :)

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  38. robinJuly 5, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Hi! I like to get things done early, but get the most done with a deadline looming closely. :) Thanks for a lovely giveaway!

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  39. robinJuly 5, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I'm a brand new follower!

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  40. LeeJuly 5, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Congrats! I love your blog and I am a work under pressure person! Always have a list and working right down to the last minute. Love the quilt you are making btw! thanks for the lovely giveaway - I have have been wanting to make a holiday quilt!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  41. LeeJuly 5, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I am a follower! thank you!

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  42. Charlene SJuly 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I do plan ahead but seem to always end up working under pressure.

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  43. GillJuly 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I'd love to say I plan ahead but I'm a 'seat of your pants' quilter!

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  44. GillJuly 5, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  45. HilachasJuly 5, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I am a planner. I always plan ahead and know what I'm going to do BUT I don't always do it. I tend to leave fulfilling my plans until the last minute, hahaha. Thanks for the opportunity to win your generous giveaway.

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  46. HilachasJuly 5, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I am already a follower of your blog so couldn't add another number to your list of followers today. Thanks for the opportunity to win your generous giveaway.

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  47. LeahJuly 5, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Gratz on 200 posts! I am already a follower. :)

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  48. LeahJuly 5, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    There have been a few occasions where I finish a project in advance, but for the most part I find I work best under pressure.

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  49. Kathy MacKieJuly 5, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I really have to plan ahead. Just too hard form me to jump right in, not a sink or swim kinda gal. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  50. Kathy MacKieJuly 5, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I am a new follower of your blog.

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  51. JenJuly 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Happy 200th post! I try to start early. Then I lose focus somewhere on the way. I never promise a quilt though, becuase I know myself!

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  52. JenJuly 5, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I am a follower already! I'm looking forward to seeing the new quilt. I like the green pinwheel in the middle. It will be interesting to see it all together :)

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  53. MonicaJuly 5, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I am a life long procrastinator. So I always work better under pressure.

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  54. MonicaJuly 5, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I am already a follower.

    Thank you for the extra chance to win!

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  55. AnneJuly 5, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Blogged about your giveaway!
    http://anne-writehere.blogspot.com/2011/07/help-nancy-at-silly-stiching-celebrate.html

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  56. Lisa EnglandJuly 5, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I am mostly a work ahead type girl -- I already have a Christmas gift or two made. My family often asks me to make things on short notice though so I do that too. As in, "I need a couple teacher gifts for the last day of school which is in a week. Can you make them?" There is always mailing involved in these projects so sometimes I have to work really fast. My husband says I'm crazy, but I like a challenge.

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  57. Lisa EnglandJuly 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I signed up to follow your blog. Can't wait to see all you have to say!

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  58. MJJuly 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I'm a leave it to the last minute gal! I must work better under pressure. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  59. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)July 5, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I am a new follower :)

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  60. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)July 5, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I will start a project with plenty of time but then I only finish 1/2 or 3/4 of it. I always think that I will have plenty of time to get it finished. Something always gets in the way though and I am scrambling at the last second to get it finished.

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  61. DebJuly 5, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I NORMALLY plan ahead on everything that I do, because I hate to get behind and have to hurry to finish something, but lately I've been down in the dumps about most everything and I'm behind. When I get to that point, then I really don't worry about deadlines any longer, it gets done when it gets done.

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  62. DebJuly 5, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I'm now a follower!

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  63. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    HAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU!
    THANKS SO FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  64. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    LOVE YOUR GIVEAWAY!
    I'M A PLANNER-WORKING ON MY CHRISTMAS GIFTS ALL YEAR LONG! THANKS SO FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  65. Kimberlee, The Spunky DivaJuly 5, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I would love to say I work ahead, but... procrastination and I are best buds.
    ~Kimberlee
    SpunkyDiva at live.com

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  66. Paula LemosJuly 5, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I'm used to working under pressure but I try hard to get organized and do things in advance. Sometimes I succeed but most of the times not really and I find myself finishing things in the last minute :)
    Thank you for this wonderful giveaway, I can't resist Christmas fabrics!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  67. Paula LemosJuly 5, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I am a new follower!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  68. cJuly 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Hi Nancy, I am a follower

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  69. cJuly 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Hi Nancy, I met someone over the weekend who went to HS with you.

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  70. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 5, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I am a new follower, love your green block!

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  71. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 5, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Hi Nancy, I do a little of both......I like a little pressure sometimes and I always have something planned. Wonderful giveaway!

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  72. LisaTJuly 5, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I certainly try to plan ahead but right now I am a bit overwhelmed and behind. Most folks dislike winter - I love being snowed in and getting to sew!

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  73. LisaTJuly 5, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I am a current follower, thanks!

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  74. LisaTJuly 5, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Blogged about your giveaway here: http://ilovescruffydog.blogspot.com/p/giveaway-galore.html, thanks!

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  75. MichellJuly 5, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I am one of those ones who leaves things to the last minute. Not good at all

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  76. MichellJuly 5, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I already follow

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  77. Stray Stitches (Linda G)July 6, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I included your giveaway in my blog today:
    http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-growing-garden.html

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  78. BeckyJuly 6, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Happy to have found your blog! I'm a retired school librarian. I've just finished my first year of retirement and absolutely LOVE IT! I don't work well under pressure. If I don't make a deadline for a gift, I find something else for the gift. I'm currently putting binding on a Christmas quilt. It didn't get finished last Christmas so it will be a gift for my SIL this year instead of last year:) Thanks for sharing and celebrating with us! I love fabric designed by Minnick and Simpson:)

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  79. BeckyJuly 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I follow your blog. Thank you for following my blog, too!

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  80. hueiseiJuly 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I would said I work best under pressure especially close to the deadline... :D ^^

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  81. hueiseiJuly 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks for the chance...I am new follower to your blog :D

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  82. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Sometimes I work well under pressure...I try to get it done in advance though. =) Thanks for a chance to win!

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  83. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I already follow your blog. =) Thanks again!

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  84. deseraeJuly 6, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I tend to procrastinate, and then I work better under pressure :)

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  85. MarshaJuly 6, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I work best under pressure. i was just sitting here thing I needed to put away all my spring fabric and start on fall, Halloween and Christmas fabrics(na not today). Love the hydrangeas,on my blog I took a picture of my moms, you should see all the colors.
    Thanks for having a giveaway.

    Marsha Cassetty
    http://ivegonequilting.blogspot.com/

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  86. MarshaJuly 6, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I'm also a follower. Thanks again for the giveaway.

    Marsha
    mcassetty@4cassetty.com
    http://ivegonequilting.blogspot.com/

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  87. JoJuly 6, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I work best under pressure! If there is no pressure I sometimes never finish! Thanks for having the giveaway!

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  88. Rita E in AZJuly 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I tend to work under pressure - it makes me get things done but I am not sure if it's always my best work :)
    Rita E in AZ

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  89. Rita E in AZJuly 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I am now a follower of your blog.
    Rita E in AZ

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  90. JoJuly 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    What a great giveaway my DIL has been asking me to make a Christmas quilt for her so this would be the perfect chance to do so. I am a new follower

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  91. Rita E in AZJuly 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I posted about your drawing on my blog here:
    http://stitchdays.blogspot.com/2011/07/christmas-in-july-drawing.html
    and I also added a link in my right side bar, too.
    Rita E in AZ

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  92. ParsleyJuly 6, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I'd love an entry. I can see using the fabric with my cross-stitching projects for pillows.

    I'm a new follower.

    I have a giveaway going on too!

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  93. BarbaraJuly 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Oh I am definitely a person who waits till the last moment and it's gotten me in some trouble in the past. Good luck on your quilt.

    I am a new follower.....Blessings

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  94. BarbaraJuly 6, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I have posted a link in my sidebar on my blog for your giveaway,,,.,,.thanks for having it. The Christmas fabric is beautiful!!
    http://44mamawsfinishedcrossstitchitems.blogspot.com/

    Blessings

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  95. Deborah in AtlantaJuly 6, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I always try to start to get ahead of the game, but end up floundering somewhere in the middle of the project, so end up rushing to get finished by the deadline. So I guess I'm one of those that fall in both categories.

    Good luck on your quilt. I like the colors you picked out also.

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  96. Deborah in AtlantaJuly 6, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I'm a new follower - and you're up to 199 followers! Yippee!!!

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  97. SallieJuly 6, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Congratulations on your 200th post. I'm a planner and like to get things done early. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  98. SallieJuly 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Yea! I'm your 200th follower and 100th poster. Surely that will be good luck! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  99. AnnmarieJuly 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Congratulations on your blogging success. I just know you'll get that quilt finished. I definitely work better under pressure. Like most quilters I have too many things going at once. Love the Christmas Past bundle. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  100. Babby58July 6, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I like to plan ahead but I've never actually had a deadline for any of my projects.

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  101. Babby58July 6, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I'm already a follower- thanks for the give-away Nancy!!

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  102. Melissa CorryJuly 6, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I always have a plan to start. Whether I stick to the plan tends to vary :)

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  103. Melissa CorryJuly 6, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I am your newest follower :) Glad to have found you!!

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  104. corinaJuly 6, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I am a total last minuter! I'll spend lots of time choosing patterns and fabrics and somehow in my little brain it seems mostly done! Done until a week before I need the quilt and I have to scramble like a crazy woman!

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  105. corinaJuly 6, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I am a new follower! I love your hydrangea photo!!!

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  106. MichelleJuly 6, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I am a follower :)

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  107. MichelleJuly 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I tend to work best under pressure! I have 2 birthday quilts to finish (okay...start and finish) by the end of July!!! I would love to win some Christmas fabric and actually get a jump start on Christmas gifts this year :-) Thanks for the give away!!

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  108. Apple Avenue QuiltsJuly 6, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I work under pressure much better. I don't it just seems to bring out the best.

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  109. RonnyJuly 6, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I would say I tend to plan ahead, start the work.... but then finish late! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

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  110. JanetJuly 6, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    When I try to draw a pattern ahead of time I always end up changing it. I do best when I just pull out fabric and start playing with it. And I'm usually at my deadlines or behind...sigh...

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  111. hamudaleJuly 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    since i'm still new at sewing i need to plan ahead...
    :)
    katz.gali(at)gmail.com

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  112. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I try to plan ahead, and actually do on some projects, but some of them kinda sneak up on me! LOL Thanks for the chance to win that lovely bundle!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  113. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I follow Silly Stitching! Thanks for the chance to win!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  114. LynnJuly 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    i'm a follower!

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  115. LynnJuly 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    i try to plan and sometimes i'm good at it=but i work better under pressure!

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  116. annabelleJuly 6, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I happen to be a planner so yes I start think of things way ahead and try to finish ahead of time. LOL, I 'm a mess if I'm doing something at the last min.

    Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  117. Catskill QuilterJuly 6, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I tend to start a bunch of projects at once, and then every once in awhile I start finishing them.

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  118. Catskill QuilterJuly 6, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    CONGRATS on 200 posts, and CONGRATS too at being over 200 followers! I am already a follower.

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  119. FNJuly 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    What gorgeous fabric! I would love a chance to enter your generous giveaway!! I am a follower!
    Frances
    fnelson1@comcast.net

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  120. FNJuly 6, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I am definitely someone who works best under pressure! I can have all the time in the world and I don't know where it goes....then when it's the last minute I scurry and get it done!! Frances
    fnelson1@comcast.net

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  121. SheilaJuly 6, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful fabrics , sure would love to win them ,thanks for the chance!

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  122. SheilaJuly 6, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I am a new follower ,again thanks for the chance.

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  123. Patty July 6, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I plan ahead on my quilting so that I actually make time. Once I sit in front of my machine, I will sometimes go with the quilting flow.

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  124. Kathleen CJuly 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I plan ahead if I have enough "warning" that I will want to give someone a quilt. But a gift quilt doesn't always get done on time :). Lately I've been using up older fabrics, so I work at my own pace with no deadline.
    Your fabric giveaway is lovely and generous. I've never made myself a Christmas quilt--but if I were to win I'd make one for my daughter. Thanks!

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  125. Kathleen CJuly 6, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I'm a new follower and I'm glad I discovered your blog.
    Thanks for a chance to win the lovely fabrics.

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  126. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I've finally learned that I can only work under a deadline, so I just schedule that way - no need to make myself nuts earlier lol. Thanks for the great chance to win fabrics to work on in November ; ). VermontPines@aol.com

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  127. DebJuly 6, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I work best with a deadline, under pressure, and accountability!

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  128. Needled MomJuly 6, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I love to plan ahead, but I think I work better under pressure!!!

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  129. Needled MomJuly 6, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I am your newest follower!

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  130. HilachasJuly 6, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I have blogged about your giveaway at:
    http://muchashilachas.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-jane-block-e-2.html

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  131. Linda VJuly 7, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I am a new follower! Thanks~

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  132. Linda VJuly 7, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    I always plan my quilts ahead. I love the design process and rarely use patterns. And if I do use a pattern, I always change it up!

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  133. Linda VJuly 7, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I blogged about the giveaway here
    http://homesweetquiltinghome.blogspot.com/2011/07/happy-birthday-mom.html

    Thanks!

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  134. BethJuly 7, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    I do a bit of both. Right now I'm working on a quilt for a 50th anniversary that just passed, as well as a quilt for a wedding in August. But last year I planned to make 8 Christmas quilts, and kept track of my progress with a spreadsheet. I loved coloring in the boxes as I completed each step and found it pretty motivating.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  135. Jennifer JoshuaJuly 7, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    I am a new follower and i love to win.

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  136. Jennifer JoshuaJuly 7, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    I am certainly a last minuter in everything

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  137. PRJuly 7, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Oh, I'm a bit of both. I love planning and getting started... and getting the first parts done, but often get sidetracked and then it takes a deadline imposed from the outside to get the project done..at the last possible moment.

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  138. Mini MNM'sJuly 7, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I try to work ahead, but it ends up where I work under pressure. I whipped up a Wine Bag for my brother's girlfriend in about 15 min the other day as she was already here. I forgot to make her something!

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  139. krisgrayJuly 7, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I plan and then my time always get reallocated and then I'm on a deadline again!

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  140. krisgrayJuly 7, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I am a new follower.

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  141. RachelJuly 7, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love it! I have been turned into a major fan/follower!!!

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  142. VesuviusmamaJuly 7, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I always have the best of intentions, but I definitely work best )and most often) under pressure and deadlines. I love that line and I'm hoping to win. I would start right away, and probably finish up the final 80 percent the 5 days before Christmas!

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  143. TiffanyJuly 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I am a planner. I love to sit down with my computer and plan every aspect of the quilt, calculate exactly how much fabric I will need, and go from there. I'm not very good at sewing by the seat of my pants! Other things, yes. But not sewing. That needs a plan. :)

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  144. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Never a planner. I'm a last minute kinda girl!

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  145. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I am officially follower #215 woo hoo!

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  146. PeggyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I like to make plans and not leave things until the last minute-that way I am not stressed out.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  147. Marcia W.July 7, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    After decades of plan my work and work my plan, I enjoy not having deadlines. I do not plan everything ahead of time when making a quilt as like to audition fabrics for borders, binding, etc. Christmas! I'll start sewing before this Christmas and maybe it will get done, maybe not. ...but it will be done for the Christmas after that....

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  148. Marcia W.July 8, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I already follow your blog.

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  149. Peach RainbowJuly 8, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Congrats on your 200 posts!
    I love to plan but always procrastinate and end up working under pressure :D
    Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

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  150. Peach RainbowJuly 8, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I follow!

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  151. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Nancy, nice giveaway! Congrats on your 200th post! I am a follower, and I added your giveaway to my Other Quilty Giveaways list on The Curious Quilter. - Mary

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  152. awyoungJuly 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I work better under pressure. I like to be spontaneous and just kinda "fly by the seat of my pants"! Ha Ha!! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Amy

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  153. awyoungJuly 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I am a new follower!

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  154. Michele TJuly 8, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I am already a follower! Thanks for the chance - this bundle would be awesome to win as I have very little Christmas fabric in my stash ;-)

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  155. Michele TJuly 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Under most circumstances I prefer to be prepared but working under pressure has it's "highs" and a great feeling of personal satisfaction afterwards especially when the end result is successful!!

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  156. yenniJuly 8, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    i've tried to make schedule, but it always ended under pressure..^^and love get earlier christmas giveaway...^^

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  157. yenniJuly 8, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    i'm follower now..^^

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  158. Quilts And PiecesJuly 9, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Oh sometimes I work well under pressure, and sometimes I"m good about working ahead and on time. Guess that just means I'm not stable? :) LOVE that xmas fabric! Who wouldn't want to win that!

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  159. Teresa F.July 9, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Sometimes (rarely) I plan, make drawings, paint them...But the most exciting and great work is done under pressure.Maybe it's the adrenaline speaking.

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  160. Teresa F.July 9, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I'm a new follower of your lovely blog.

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  161. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I'm definitely a planner...sometimes I think this dampens my creativity a bit. I LOVE Christmas fabrics...please enter me in your giveaway!
    Busy Hands...Happy Heart
    Patricia

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  162. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I'm now a follower!!
    Busy Hands...Happy Heart
    Patricia

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  163. ledamewoodJuly 9, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I am already a follower

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  164. ledamewoodJuly 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    What a great giveaway. I'm catching up on blog reading this morning and happy to see I got here in time. Thanks.

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  165. scottyloverJuly 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Lovely giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.

    I work best under pressure. It's not uncommon for me to be putting the last stitches in the binding while sitting in the car before the shower or wedding. Love gift bags because of this! :)

    Congrats on 200 posts too!

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  166. scottyloverJuly 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I just became a new follower! Love the hydrangeas on your header. Mine aren't blooming too well this year. Think we had too much rain. :(

    Sandy A

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  167. Denise :)July 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I added your giveaway to a button on my blog's sidebar -- top right! :)

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  168. quiltmom annaJuly 9, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Hello Nancy,
    What a lovely giveaway- I tend to work to the wire- sometimes I start the plan a long time ahead but other times I run it to the wire or even have to finish after the event. I am a full day kindergarten teacher in my professional life so sometimes the school year is just too busy to finish everything that I try to accomplish.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win such a nice prize. I do hope you will come and visit my blog sometime too.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  169. quiltmom annaJuly 9, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I also have become a follower and added you to my blog list so I make sure to return to your blog again.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  170. CatJuly 9, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Lovely giveaway, I try and plan ahead, but I often end up working with a deadline, and there are of course, the times when life intruded and I missed the deadline. Thanks for the opportunity to add to my stash.

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  171. CatJuly 9, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I have also become a follower.

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  172. lindaJuly 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    thanks for the giveaway looks brilliant,i try to be on time but sometimes i miss :))

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  173. SueJuly 10, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I plan ... and plan ... and plan ... and still end up working at the last minute. Maybe I should try a little less planning a little more doing! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  174. SueJuly 10, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I'm already a happy follower.

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