March DQS

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I'm pretty sure the recipient for this mini doesn't swing through my blog,

so I should be safe showing you;

however 

LIZ, if you do pass through, AVERT YOUR EYES!!

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Doll Quilt Swap for March,

the theme "Animals"!

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The kitty is cut from wool and felt, with an embroidered mouth and whiskers.

The HST background is Daisy Cottage, such sweet fabric.

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It's nice to have "IT" back!   :)

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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Wicked Blog Hop with a side order of GIVEAWAY!

Today, October 26th (double 13s), is my day to be just a little wicked but first

  THANK YOU to both

the Wickedly Wonderful Wendy of Why Knot Kwilt

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the Mistress of the blog hop Madame Samm

for orchestrating this devilishly fun 

WICKED BLOG HOP!

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Here's the list of the other "Trick or Treaters" for today

so grab a cuppa tea, coffee or whatever you fancy and get comfortable.

Here we go ~

In Stitches and Seams

sew.darn.quilt (that's me)

Quilt Monster in My Closet

Count It *All* Joy

Lieselfriends-Die Handnaher

The Learning Curve Quilts and Such

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Is it time for a refill or top up?

Go ahead, we'll wait for you!

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Qreative Quilts and Quests

Sew Many Yarns

Annieoak Designs

Searching Out Simple

Sheila"s Quilt World

Val Spiers Sews

and direct from That Other Blog....Robin

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Visit all these amazing blogs to see what marvelous eye candy awaits.

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My first block is from a paper piece pattern by

Sonja of ARTISANIA

I just kicked it up a notch with the wonky borders!

Hello, "Jack~OH~Lantern"!

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Next, is another of Sonja's designs...

what would Halloween be without the

"Meowing Mistress of the Night"

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This "Wayward Witch" is also Sonja's pattern,

this gal is shooting for the stars on her Nimbus 2000

unfortunately she's not handling the altitude all that well and is a little green

about the gills, poor Deary!

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The final offering is one of my own designs!

Yes, indeed!

Hey, that feels pretty darn great to say that it's "my design"!

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May I present,

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"SPIDERELLA"

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She's  ready to get "Wicked" and have "Fun"

(note the blood red lippy Spiderella is wearing),

it helps to enhance her pearly white fangs, don't you think?

Yes, Spiderella will be the bell of the ball,

especially since she ate her competition!

Mwahahahahah

Let's not forget that Halloween is all about 'Tricks or Treats"

and since I don't have any more tricks, that just leaves

TREATS of the GIVEAWAY kind, right?

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How about some Christmas FQs and 2 mini panels (great for  mug rugs!)!

Christmas is tiptoeing up on us!

The rules are easy peasy

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1) Leave a comment (please be sure I have a way to get in touch if you win)

I'm not running  all around  looking for you again! :O(

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2) Click my "follow" button for a second chance and let me know,

if you already are a follower...leave a comment letting me know! :O)

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That's It!

draw date will be OCTOBER 31 AT MIDNIGHT

I'll post the winner after I get up November 1st!

 I told you it was easy (I'm not a big fan of jumping through hoops myself),

now please go visit the other blogs listed above and have a spooktacular time.

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