WINNER, WINNER Chicken Dinner & Question

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Does anyone know where I can purchase a copy of 

BURDA  MAGAZINES?

I'm trying to get the pattern for this dress and the rest of the plus size patterns in this issue,

I know I can download it but I'd like to have the paper pattern from Burda  since the pdf has been cutting the pattern edges off!

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Holiday Lane Pillow Blog Hop WINNER!!!

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the WINNER IS>>>>

"DEB of Ramblings of an Empty Nester"

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If you were planning on jumping in on Nancy Drew's Blog Hop for January...

it's been postponed and in it's place is a new Hop.

Interested?

Check in with Madame Samm for the details!

Especially if you have a lot to say....hmmmm!

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The Clock is Ticking Til GIVEAWAY TIME

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Only a few more hours to enter the 

HOLIDAY LANE BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY

for a set of these 

SNOWMEN COASTERS

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CLICK HERE TO ENTER

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GIVEAWAY BUT YOU'VE GOTTA HURRY

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I just came across this giveaway from

Jenniffier's Sometimes Creative Life

But you have got to hurry over to enter cuz it's finished in a few hours!!!

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Beautiful Fabrics, no?

Snowman Coasters Giveaway

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A while back I spotted these coasters on a post at

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During Quiet Time

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I've been stitching up a few sets for my Etsy Shop

(with Amy's permission, of course)

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if  you'd like to try your luck at winning a set the jump over

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(you MUST enter on the Blog Hop post, not on this post)

to the Holiday Lane Pillow Blog Hop

and while you're dropping in for a visit, check out the rest of the HOP!

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There's another gathering going on too

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hosted by Michele of Quilting Tutorials

Come on over for a bevy of Christmas and winter themed projects of all sorts.

Hope to see you there, voting starts Dec.1st ~ Dec.3rd

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2012 CHRISTMAS QUILT SHOW

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2012 CHRISTMAS QUILT SHOW

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This year I decided to do something a little different for my entry.

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This pillow pattern was presented to a group of quilters/crafters as part of hop

by Jill Finley of Jillily Studio.

(see my previous post...there's a giveaway there!)

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I had so much free reign with it and added my own flare through FMQ in the sky with lots of swirling movement and on many of the houses with texture and details.

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My ghostly snowman could be from winter's past.

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Houses have been appliqued with Santas and wreaths for added festive flavour.

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See the icicles hanging from the window panes? Brrrrr

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I added sparkling lights to 2 of the houses with more FMQ.

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It's a wonderful pattern, very easy to do and can be changed up to be personalized in so many ways.

Why not link up your seasonal/holiday project and join the fun at the 

2012 Christmas Quilt Show.

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click the link at the top of this post and be transported to the entire list of participants,

Oh yes, just in case you're interested...there's Prizes!!!

Just sayin'  ;O)

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HOLIDAY LANE PILLOW BLOG HOP and GIVEAWAY

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Well here it is,

the final gathering of Madame Samm's BLOG HOPS for 2012!

Can you believe it?

 Thank you Samm for all the fun (and a little nail biting)!

 I started hopping with the Madame in October and since then have met some of the most wonderful quilters and crafters with the most incredible talent, and  the cheerleaders are the best of the best.

They are the super heroes of the hops...

no problem they can't handle, 

no question they can't answer,

no barrier they can't scramble over!

They are awesome and this hop's cheerleader is no exception,

Pauline, who is the Quilt~n~Queen leads us on for the

HOLIDAY LANE PILLOW BLOG HOP!

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Are you ready? Here we go...

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Wednesday November 21

Just Let Me Quilt

Simple Sew

sew.darn.quilt (that's me) ;o)

  Color My World

  Sew Maybe I Can

  Handmade by MaryE.

 Sew Many Yarns

 Pig Tales and Quilts

Tea Time Creations
Jane's Quilting

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These are the other hoppers, movers and shakers on this fine day!

Click and be whisked off to their bodacious blogs.

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As for me, this is my rendition of this ever so sweet pattern by

Jill Finley of Jillily Studio Designs.

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I had to laugh after I added my snowman, he's kind of "ghostly"  

so he must be from winters past.

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I had fun quilting the sky with wispy swirls and the houses with differing textures.

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Adding the wreaths, Santas, quilting in lights on the two outer houses (see them twinkling?)

added to the holiday spirit.

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 I deviated from the pattern and made mine a split back pillowcase instead,

it's much more practical for our house.

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So that's it for 2012 hopping with Madame Samm,

I hope you've enjoyed viewing the amazing creations and that you'll join us in 2013!

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How about a little holiday giveaway? 

I'm offering as a giveaway a set of coasters in a Christmas theme.

(yet to be made but they will be finished by the end of the hop)

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to be eligible 

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You "must" be a follower (seasoned or new, that's okay!)

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I need a way to get a hold of you, so if you're a "no reply" leave your email in you comment

"janedoe (at)whatever (dot) com"  *(just type it in like this) *

AND

tell me your favourite Christmas Carol! :D

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I'll let Mr. Ran Dom chose a winner November 30th, 9:00pm (cst)

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Hello to those touring with the Blogathon Canada,

become a follower and get in on the giveaway too!!

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Starts Today! 

Come on up and be a Canuck for the week!!

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Meet me here on November 21st!!

There'll be a giveaway here starting the 21st!!

Finally!!!

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My purse frames, that I'd ordered September 21st, arrived November 14th!

Not too bad, except they weren't here for the UR Priceless blog hop,

so I winged it with one frame!

( the customs label is so neat isn't it )

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If you hadn't seen the coin purses from the hop,

my Batman had the honor of top 3 on the last day of the hop!

You can purchase the pattern for this cute purse,

go to the UR Priceless blog hop post @ Madame Samm's !

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Last but not least for today, a shot of  Bullet without the devil eye thing going on!

She's so sweet, even when she's helping  me take photos.

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Don't forget that Saturday mornings brings you 

SATURDAY MORNING SEW IN

aka

SMSI  the button is in my sidebar.

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HAPPY STITCHING

Cozy Flannel GIVEAWAY >>>>> click

Bev is going to help keep someone toasty this winter.

click the link and see whatcha think!

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44th Street Fabric is having a cozy GIVEAWAY!!

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HAPPY STITCHING

UR Priceless Blog Hop Finale

My day has finally come and to share it with such esteemed company

does my heart proud ( and I'm so very nervous ).

My journey to this day was quite a roller coaster ride and if it wasn't for

Katherine and Madame Samm I wouldn't be here!

Thank you both for understanding my plight.

Thirdly, I need to say another big

Thank You to

 Willie of SUGAR CAROUSEL on Etsy!

All of you are amazing and made it all come together in the 11th hour!

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You all ROCK!!!!

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Okay, on with the show....

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 Julia P

 Tina

Dachsies With Moxie

Marci Girl Designs

The Sunflower Patch

 Wish Upon a Star

 Mary on Lake Pulaski

 Greco Mara

Linda M

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How about another cuppa yummy,

we'll wait for you ;)

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 Mack and Mabel

Dreaming in Patchwork

Judith Handmade Treasures

 Kaydie

 Caesarea Scrappers

 Patchouli Moon Studio

Sew.Darn.Quilt ( UR here)

Sew We Quilt

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For some weird reason the phrase from both Batman and (if you're a fan of The Big Bang Theory)

Sheldon's line in one of the shows

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"I'm Batman"

kept running through my mind every time I cast my eyes in the direction of this fabric,

so I did the only thing I could do...

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The lining represents the jail attire of the nemesis Batman would foil

all in a days work.

I love the way it turned out and my boys think it's "epic"

(that's very good).

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Next, a purse that's more traditional/classic with this delicate floral lining.

I really liked the tutorial for the construction of these purses but I

did do a little modification on the inside, I cut the fleece 1/4" smaller than

the exterior and interior fabrics which made if easier and neater for turning 

and hand stitching to the frame (not as much bulk).

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It reminds me of a little valise of a carpetbagger.

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My final coin purse is a reflection of the flower power days!

How groovy is this print?

This is my tribute to the

"UR Priceless Blog Hop"

because Madame Samm's hops are so FUN

and we just LOVE being a part of them!

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I have a confession to make, I only have 1 frame!

Yep, I stitched the frame onto a purse took my pics, removed the frame and stitched it on the next purse.

I'm sure this makes me some kind of clinical something or other!

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Please visit the other blogs and see the magic!

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Next up is the 

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HOLIDAY LANE PILLOW BLOG HOP

November 21st ~ 30th

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SMSI hosted by BRYE

This past Saturday I spent a little time with a few blog friends sewing up some fun.

I was part of Brye's Saturday Morning Sew In.

I was able to start and finish a couple of projects.

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I paper pieced these 2 little snowmen from

Carol Doak's free pattern page.

I put a pocket on the back (forgot to take pic),

for a tiny candy cane or chocolate and ribbon to hang them from.

They're approximately 3" square.

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Next I stitched up this mug rug which will be included in a parcel going out this month.

I hope the recipient likes it.

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HAPPY STITCHING

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My day for the " U R Priceless Blog Hop " is November 13th!

Please drop by for a visit and be inspired by all the incredible ideas.

Lest We Forget

November 11, 2012

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Christmas Ornament Blog Hop Giveaway

~Just in time for the Holiday Season ~

The Rusty Thimble 

has something amazing going on November 12th ~ 18th!

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