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Wednesday, 20 February 2013

giving..a little bit of my love to you

 Well my friends
it's been a year since I changed my name and blog
 from summerfete to selfsewn.
It is actually my fifth year blogging,
some folks have come and gone
but for those of you who have stuck with me
I have been recreating a mini summer of love
 english paper pieced quilt to giveaway
as a token of my appreciation.
I had forgotten how much I love colour balancing.
Never be afraid to revisit
especially if it's one so beloved.
If you would like the chance to win 
a little love
all you have to do is follow my blog
and leave me a comment.
This giveaway is a work in progress,
so will be open for a while
though I'm thinking it will be my first finish of 2013.

Like my summer of love quilt
the fabrics I've used are a mix of old and new
but mainly old..
It's not what you've got, it's what you do with it!

Giveaway now closed
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100 comments:

  1. Henry's Shed20 February 2013 at 16:25

    Ooh it's beautiful! Love the colours you have used :) I think the spots are my favourite! xx

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  2. Charlotte20 February 2013 at 16:25

    I'm so glad I found you and the rose star blog party! Congratulations on your anniversary :-D

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  3. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans20 February 2013 at 16:28

    Gorgeous!! Loving the fussy cut butterflies - perfection!!

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  4. Kelsey20 February 2013 at 16:50

    What a beautiful piece! Happy blogiversary! I love following along with all of your projects

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  5. Brenda20 February 2013 at 17:00

    That's a great line -- it's not what you have, but what you do with it. I've been playing with diamond shapes too, but stalled on connecting my stars. Thanks for showing us your project, and I'd love to win it.

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  6. Anonymous20 February 2013 at 17:17

    I love your blog and follow you using Bloglovin'. Thanks for the giveaway-- it is beautiful!

    isisprettykitty@yahoo.com

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  7. Susan20 February 2013 at 17:46

    You're giving this AWAY???????!!!!!!! That is one mighty generous gift Clare !! This is such a pretty top! I am drawn to that butterfly and brown spots block And I love your philosophy- it's not you have but what you do with it! Amazing......

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  8. Ann20 February 2013 at 17:52

    I really enjoy reading your blog and moved from the old name to the new. You and the summer of love quilt got me started on paper piecing which I enjoy albeit much slower than you.

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  9. KC'sCourt!20 February 2013 at 18:24

    I love the quilt. Its gorgeous
    Julie xxxxxxxxxx

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  10. Maureen Cracknell Handmade20 February 2013 at 18:42

    Oh wow, I love how you're matching up your stripes and those fussy cut butterflies! Very beautiful!!

    Happy Blogiversary!!

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  11. Little stitch and me20 February 2013 at 18:52

    Its beautiful, my favorite is the stripey piece which shows how much work goes into these! I have just spotted the butterflies- gorgeous! Sarah x

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  12. rainjerette20 February 2013 at 18:57

    Happy Blogiversary! I found your previous blog a few weeks before you switched. I switched along too and continue to enjoy your work. You inspire me to think about trying EEP. Thank you!

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  13. Juliab20 February 2013 at 18:58

    Oh my goodness it's beautiful and it is so great to make another version of something that was so successful and incredibly gorgeous first time around. You are an inspiration to us all. xxx

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  14. Canadian Abroad20 February 2013 at 19:01

    Wow! Such a lovely, personal giveaway. I love your piecing, and your writing, and am happy to be here reading you. You inspire me all the time. Thank you.

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  15. Gill20 February 2013 at 19:18

    Beautiful! I don't know how you can bear to part with it!
    Thank you

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  16. Anonymous20 February 2013 at 19:38

    Hi! Happy anniversary! Your quilt is so beautiful and has a perfect name! Are you quite sure you can apart it? I'm happy I found you while ago and since then I follow you by blogger. I haven't made much paper piecing but I have made one quilt using big diamonds like yours (only my stars are in different order). It's still under quilting and I made it from men's shirts.
    Sunny wishes from Greece! x Teje

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  17. Allison20 February 2013 at 19:53

    this mini-in-progress is just as beautiful as the original Summer of Love! {which I completely adore} the orange striped star is so perfect! I very happily follow your blog :) Happy Blogiversary!

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  18. Martina20 February 2013 at 20:28

    Happy blogiversary! I love to follow and read your posts! Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the precious give away! Who would not love to own such a beautiful quilt! Wow!
    Blessings
    Martina

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  19. Deborah20 February 2013 at 20:35

    I am so in!! How wonderful of you to share your very own art. I would follow you anywhere!!

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  20. Lynne20 February 2013 at 20:41

    Is it really a year? I've loved your 'Summer of Love' since I first saw it over at Summerfete. What a gorgeous giveaway.

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  21. **Anne**20 February 2013 at 21:05

    I continue to be amazed at your creativity, the beautiful quilts you make. Quilting is something I tried once, a hand pieced one and I'm ashamed to say I still haven't finished it after many years.
    Anne xx

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  22. jeanne e.20 February 2013 at 21:33

    beautiful! i love your work. :) thanks for the chance to win something so awesome. (i follow your blog through bloglovin.)

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  23. Kay Eyles20 February 2013 at 21:49

    This is going to be stunning when it is finished. I love doing EPP and am a bit of an obsessive with it, I particularly like your fussy cut butterflies.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  24. sforme20 February 2013 at 21:59

    I've been following your blog since I found your beautiful summer love quilt. I thoroughly enjoy it and your honest style.

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  25. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 00:13

    It's a real pleasure to follow your blogs -old and new- and a constant inspiration ;>)
    WOW this is such a wonderful giveaway, so special ! I just have to try my luck on this cutie... now crossing my fingers AND toes I might be the lucky, lucky winner !
    Good luck to all participants ;>)
    XOXOXOXO
    NADINE

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  26. Sherry Of B.S. Crafts21 February 2013 at 00:27

    Wow, so glad you made the other post telling me to come follow you here! Your work is beautiful! I'll follow you here rather than there

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  27. Kris from Duke Says Sew What21 February 2013 at 01:45

    Beautiful! It would look great on my couch! :- ). Glad you are blogging, always love the visit.

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  28. Claire Jain21 February 2013 at 02:21

    I can't believe it's been a year since the move. That seems unreal. I sent an EPP newbie, Jacqueline, your way to have her mind blown. She confirmed, mission accomplished ;-)

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  29. DaisyJulz21 February 2013 at 02:47

    This is on my "to do" list but I would love a chance to win yours. I love the butterfly and spots block. It's my fav.

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  30. Bronwyn21 February 2013 at 03:34

    Gorgeous!! I love Selfsewn - great blog! I have subscribed and I'm commenting so I hope I'm in with a chance to win that v.v.v.v. pretty loveliness!

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  31. Hindustanka21 February 2013 at 04:57

    Hello! :) Loving this quilt! Beautifully worked.
    Congrats on your milestone in new blog :) I'm a new follower of yours, and I really enjoy reading your blog!
    I'm in for a giveaway :) Thanks for organizing it!

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  32. Unknown21 February 2013 at 05:19

    I just found your blog through pinterest this month, but I love it so much! You do a wonderful job and are truly I spring! Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  33. Annabella21 February 2013 at 09:12

    Congrats on your anniversary. What an amazing giveaway - it's absolutely stunning and thank you for the chance to win.

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  34. Linda Coleman21 February 2013 at 09:28

    Congrats on your new blogaversary. Love the colours you've used. I follow your blog and love all the english paper piecing you do

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  35. Archie The Wonder Dog21 February 2013 at 11:54

    Are you sure you want to give that gorgeous quilt to someone else? Yes? Then I hope it comes to me ;o) Congratulations on your anniversary, I'm so glad Nicky pointed me in the direction of your blog!

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  36. Mary21 February 2013 at 12:01

    Goodness! It hardly seems a year since you made the transformation! Loved the old blog and I love the new one!!! Your paper piecing is amazing! You have so much to work with...I am sure we have many more years of wonderful Clare projects!

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  37. Marit21 February 2013 at 13:41

    Clare, this is lovely! Adore the butterflies. Congratulations on your first five years of blogging ; )

    and hope for many more....

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  38. Jessica21 February 2013 at 14:02

    wow! it is beautiful!

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  39. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 15:49

    I have been following your blog for quite a while.I blame you for my addiction to EPP addiction. I love it. I always enjoy seeing your sewing.

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  40. MyCretanlife21 February 2013 at 16:36

    I am a follower of your blog and have been for a while. Your little quilt is lovely and it would have a good home if I was lucky enough to win. Thanks for the chance.

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  41. Kim with a K21 February 2013 at 19:26

    Congrats on 5 years!
    I love your blog and have been slowly working on my rose star following your tutorial...which of course started my love of EPP!
    Thanks for the chance to win such a beauty!

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  42. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 19:49

    Have been following you for the last year, since you made the switch and am doing a summer of love of my own but in florals, it's not EPP though just hand pieced. I am going to EPP a hexagon quilt this summer though . Love your quilts and would get loads of inspiration if l was lucky to be a winner
    Sue...

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  43. Nicky21 February 2013 at 21:22

    Summer love certainly caught my eye and made me a follower! I still love it and your beautiful multi-coloured label! Yeah to many more years of blogging and making awesomely beautiful things!

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  44. Julzie21 February 2013 at 21:29

    I'm a follower of your blog and find it so inspiring, thanks for the giveaway, like everyone else I'd love to win :) sorry you lost followers on the changeover, the same thing happened to me, but I havent recovered nearly as many as you

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  45. Lucy | Charm About You21 February 2013 at 21:50

    It looks gorgeous! I love your blog and thank you so so so much for your fabulous tutorials and starting my love of EPP - still working on my rose stars :)

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  46. Reb Thack22 February 2013 at 02:54

    I adore your blog! I've been following for a while via blog lovin, but just joined via GFC. I always find such wonderful inspiration in your posts and images.

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  47. susie22 February 2013 at 04:01

    Thank you for such a generous giveaway, your work is beautiful (and so inspiring for someone like me learning to quilt)

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  48. Susan22 February 2013 at 14:31

    My daughter is an aspiring quilter, but with two very active little boys, finds it difficult to make time for it these days. She would love your quilt, and perhaps it would inspire her to realize it's important to take time for ourselves now and then. Thank you so much for your generous offer!

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  49. Molly22 February 2013 at 17:23

    What an awesome giveaway! I've been a follower of your blog for a while and always enjoy seeing what you're up to. Thanks for all the inspiration over the years :)

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  50. Anonymous22 February 2013 at 17:38

    I thought I'd commented, so I'm sorry if this comes through twice! I started doing EPP last year and have learned so much from your blog, though I still haven't finished anything!

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  51. Pomona22 February 2013 at 17:43

    I followed you then and I follow you now so faithful am I. I love your little quilt and I think you have given me the answer to my basting and quilting issues - think smaller and more manageable!

    Pomona x

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  52. tubilinha tiacarminha22 February 2013 at 18:14

    Felicidades!Venho te seguindo por um tempo,adorei sua ideia de sorteio,algo feito por você.Estou no amor.Obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  53. Gidget22 February 2013 at 18:39

    Love your blog, I joined awhile ago and now I see you making this really beautiful quilt. Thanks for chance to win.

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  54. Franziska22 February 2013 at 20:15

    I follow you via my feedreader. The mini will be wonderful.

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  55. Brazenjane22 February 2013 at 21:20

    Congratulations on the anniversary! I've followed you for over 2.5 years now and you are a constant source of inspiration. Many thanks for showing that fussy cutting was worth it & makes such beautiful end products, at a time when I was getting started & everyone I knew was telling me my obsession with fussy cutting was somewhat OCD; you gave me the impetus to keep going.

    You really are an exceptional talent, Clare, thank you so much for sharing it with us x

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  56. Lynn M22 February 2013 at 21:35

    thank you for the chance! I'm a follower

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  57. Corien22 February 2013 at 22:19

    It's a lovely quilt your making! I would love to take a chance to winn it!

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  58. Caryn23 February 2013 at 00:05

    Gorgeous piece! Congrats on your Blogversary!

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  59. Shan23 February 2013 at 03:42

    I have been a follower for a few months and you inspired my desire to try English paper pieacing. I would love to have this beauty to hang as a momentous from a mentor.

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  60. Anonymous23 February 2013 at 11:25

    what a beautiful bit of love.
    So many people hoping that we are the lucky one.

    mjolson4athotmail.com
    mary jo

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  61. FeatherDuster23 February 2013 at 12:32

    I love your original like this. It would be fabulous to win this little version.

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  62. Anonymous23 February 2013 at 23:10

    I Just love your blog and those butterflies are awesome
    Erica

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  63. Anna Honeysett24 February 2013 at 00:09

    Such a beautiful quilt and such a beautiful idea. Really enjoy your blog and keeping my fingers crossed that I win your beautiful quilt. acarlton_paterson@yahoo.co.uk

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  64. Little Creatable24 February 2013 at 10:55

    I'm new to your blog but I'm in love already. I <3 paper piecing!

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  65. Annette - MyRoseValley24 February 2013 at 12:19

    Hello dear. Am I to late??? I want to play Give Away. This is a beautiful piece and would look lovely above a little boys bed when he dreams of taking off 3-2-1 in a rocket out in Universe to watch the stars and put his foot on the moon.

    Like your quote... I should make a wall hanging with that sentence and look at it now when all my fabric finally is in order after months of hysteria... Got so much, want to buy more - can I justify it? No, Maybe it is time for a challenge of the year - It's not what you've got - it's what you do with it.
    Cheerio!
    Annette
    My Rose Valley

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  66. jennyflowerblue24 February 2013 at 13:04

    That is one super pretty piece of piecing. xxx

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  67. Paige25 February 2013 at 04:33

    Your giveaway is so generous, thank you for the chance to win something beautiful that you have made! Your work is always inspiring, I really appreciate your "indie" approach and attitude :)

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  68. Chiara25 February 2013 at 14:42

    I loved it from the first block! it would be wonderful to arrive to me in Italy! congratulations to all! continues kisses

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  69. mtnquiltr25 February 2013 at 15:44

    I'm just getting started with EPP, I thought I'd never want to do this, how we change! I'll be following you for inspiration.Thanks for the chance to win such a gorgeous piece!

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  70. Umm-Yara25 February 2013 at 21:33

    Someone's going to be really fortunate winning your amazing quilt! Fingers crossed it'll be me :D Thank you so much for sharing your creativity through your blog!

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  71. Lucinda26 February 2013 at 15:23

    How pretty. Love what you've done with what you had!

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  72. Vintage Sheet Addict26 February 2013 at 17:42

    Please, please, pretty please....stunning! :) x

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  73. Cotton Eyed Jo27 February 2013 at 18:26

    II would love to be the winner, as much as all of the other entrants. I came here via Pinterest after seeing an elegant diagram on paper belonging to you. I love what I've seen, and will be following your blog. Paper piecing seems like you could control placement of stripes, motifs, provided one knows good technique. Which obviously, you do! I'm impressed and smitten with the results! Jo

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  74. Catherine28 February 2013 at 12:12

    Oh wow, how lovely! Your blog is great - thanks for all the happiness/inspiration.

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  75. Clara {Clover and Violet}28 February 2013 at 13:33

    Please enter me. I love everything you create!! Love your little hexagon pincushions!!

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  76. jmj28 February 2013 at 13:51

    great job, love the colors, the butterflies are too cute

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  77. Alcea Rosea 3128 February 2013 at 18:09

    Congratulations. The quilt is lovely, with my favourite hexies. I enjoy reading your blog.

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  78. Deb Cox1 March 2013 at 12:13

    Aren't you kind my dear, thank you for the chance to win. Carry on and please keep your inspirations going. We most definitely enjoy.

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  79. Unknown1 March 2013 at 16:57

    I probably don't qualify, as I've literally just found you, but wanted to say how pretty your work is! I'll definately be back!

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  80. Deb Robertson Writes1 March 2013 at 19:22

    I hope I'm not too late I just wanted to pop by to say how much I enjoy reading your blog and your beautiful garden and your thrifty finds and best of all the quilts you make. I hope one day we can sit together and chat away about stuff

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  81. Floss1 March 2013 at 21:18

    Oh, I say, what a wonderful gift! I have high hopes that your quilts are antiques of the future - (Homes and Antiques has a column of that name... perhaps we should suggest you to them?) I often think of you when I look at my collection of (mostly inferior) old quilts - no fussy cutting on them!

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  82. Anne Smith2 March 2013 at 17:05

    I am just coming to the end of my very first try at EPP, got the kit from You at the New Milton fayre before xmas!!! Am loing it and cant wait to start another project very soon!!

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  83. Mary3 March 2013 at 14:00

    Well, I am now a new follower, and am just so impressed that you are giving such a generous gift. It makes me want to do the same! Although, I am not sure anyone would want one of my freebies! lol.

    Your blog is great. I, too, wonder what future generations will think of my quilts, and if they will still be cherished.

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  84. Jill Haug4 March 2013 at 23:36

    I'm not sure I could give away something so beautiful. X

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  85. sharon6 March 2013 at 15:49

    That is one beautiful wee quilt! I am a follower and love seeing what wonders that you create and also a big thank you for all of the great tutorials you have shared with us too! Congratulations on 5 years of bloging!

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  86. Elizabeth6 March 2013 at 18:41

    Your quilting always astounds me! The pattern, fabric choice, and quilting is beautiful. I love following your blog and seeing your creations. eliz.i@sympatico.ca

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  87. sarah6 March 2013 at 20:22

    I love the stained glass effect, beautiful

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  88. Gunilla6 March 2013 at 20:33

    Just found your blog and glad I did! So I am definitely a new follower!!!

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  89. liz6 March 2013 at 21:33

    Oh i just love it! It's so so so so charming.

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  90. Betsy6 March 2013 at 22:21

    Gorgeous!!! You are going to make someone very happy!!

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  91. Di7 March 2013 at 00:21

    Beautiful quilt. I enjoy reading your blog. Di x

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  92. Dana7 March 2013 at 00:29

    That quilt is beautiful! I love the butterflies! Thank you for the chance to win and congrats on 5 yrs!!

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  93. Tammy7 March 2013 at 02:07

    Your blog is totally new to me. I am now following you. I love love love the english paper pieceing. Oh my goodness the quilt is gorgeous. There is a ton of hard work gone into it. Thank you for a chance to enter the giveaway. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  94. Polly Graham7 March 2013 at 02:26

    I love using thrifted fabrics in my quilts. I like the idea of making something new from something old. Beautiful quilt.

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  95. Anda W7 March 2013 at 03:14

    The quilt is just stunning! The fabric combinations are unique and work so well together! awolk at rogers dot com

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  96. DeborahGun7 March 2013 at 03:26

    This is gorgeous and is inspiring me to try some EPP.

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  97. principeta7 March 2013 at 15:18

    Wow,can't believe you are giving this away,so beautiful,lots of love and work in it.This is so generous of you and I could easily miss it if you didn't put reminder.Amazing giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.

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  98. jan8 March 2013 at 02:38

    How beautiful...I love all the fussy cutting!! I've pp hexagon but not diamonds.This definitely makes me want to try! VERY generous giveaway!
    I know whomever wins will love it as much as I am sure you do!

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  99. Doris8 March 2013 at 04:17

    I adore your hand piecing, and would loveto have a bit of your work to call mine! So sweet to make it to give away!

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  100. Anonymous8 March 2013 at 08:59

    What fabulous colours and I love the idea that you have recycled as well as used new fabrics in combination. I haven't tried EPP yet so am going to add that to my bucket list as well! Thanks for the opportunity to enter. Jocelyn

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