Tuesday, November 3, 2009

100 Followers Day!!

When I taught Grade One we always celebrated the 100th Day of School. Usually the kids had to bring 100 of their  favourite things….well it’s too bad that I am retired because I could bring all 100 of my blog followers!! Wouldn’t that be fun!! I could fly you all in from Iceland and Finland and Australia and USA and Brazil and….we could get the map out and actually find your home towns, we could make graphs of how many were from Iceland, how many from Australia…and so on…..but alas….I’m retired… STOP!  Will  someone please SLAP me!!  What am I talking about!  Sheeesh….I’m retired…let me re-think this- why I’d fly you in and we could have a quilting party…forget the graphs and maps…!  We could go on a quilting retreat…just you and me and 99 other blogging quilters….we could sew and eat and gab till the cows came home….Alas…too bad I’m on a lowly, (and I DO mean lowly) teacher’s pension!  So we are going to have to settle for GIVE-AWAYS instead!  Whoop-tee-dooo!  I do like a give-away!!  I hope you do too!

#1 GIVE AWAY~

A fabric pack of lovely Christmas fabric- eight strips 4”X 45” and two packages of vintage rick-rack. P1030671 #2 GIVE-AWAY~

A Crab-Apple Hill Autumn Stitchery Pillow pattern and three packages of vintage rick-rack (light blue, dark blue and brown).  P1030673

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#3 GIVE-AWAY~

A Primitive Gathering’s penny rug pattern called “Saltbox Table Mat” and some wool to help you make it.  I haven’t made this penny rug YET!  I can’t wait because it is gorgeous!

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A close-up of the pattern cover…sorry about the glare but my camera flash reflects on the picture…. but you do get the idea of how cute this wool felt penny rug is.

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#4 Give Away~

Another Crab Apple Hill stitchery Pillow Pattern – only this one is for Christmas.  Plus 4 packages of vintage rick rack and trim.

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Isn’t this pillow cute….and the stitchery is lovely…I can see this sitting on your couch this Christmas!

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AND finally~  I have saved the best for last!

#5 Give-Away~

A  “Heart to Hand” wool needle felt runner called Christmas Sampler and Claire donated this pattern!  Wasn’t that sweet of her!  Both Claire and I made this wool project last year and we loved it! 

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I am also including some wool roving to help you with your project.

P1030675  You really do have to see this made up as the pattern cover does not do it justice!  The runner that I made last Christmas was a gift for my daughter, Erin.  So I phoned and asked her to send me some pictures of the runner.  Here are her pictures….didn’t she do a lovely job?  I think she should become my personal blog photographer!

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Very artistic!

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Ohhhhh… nice new fence….my new ‘son-in-law’ has been busy building it!!  Good job, Rhett!  Life will be so boring with no more skunk families running through the backyard!

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How adorable is little Frosty!

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So let’s get down to the rules of the give-away.  Let’s keep it simple.  Leave a Comment for one entry and if you are a follower you get two more, for a total of three entries. (Make sure you tell me whether you are a 1 or 3 entry person!)  And don’t be shy, there’s still time to become a Follower….I’m now looking forward to my 200 Followers Give Away!!  :o)

I will be picking the 5 lucky winners on Friday, Nov.6th at 8 am.  Here’s where it gets fun!  I will post the winning names and email you – the first one to email me back gets first pick of the give-aways.  I hope that works for you.  Thank you to my wonderful 100 (or more) blogging friends!  It’s been a joy getting to know you all!  Good Luck!

ANOTHER GIVE AWAY!!! 

Hold onto your hats!  Another GIVE AWAY has been spotted!  Hopefully your not tired of looking at and reading about Give Aways (yeah right! :o)) because Home Sweet Home Quilt Co. is having a very SWEET G.A.  Check it out….ahhhh I’m in Shangri-la…fabric that is…

Have a winning Wednesday and Happy Quilting!

48 comments:

  1. Paulette,
    I think I may be the first to comment! Do #1's ever win? I read your blog everyday and you are in my favorites I don't know if that makes me a follower or not?? I love your blog and am happy to be part of your celebration. I would love to win any of your giveaways!

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  2. Hello Paulette, Such lovely giveaways and I sure wouldn't mind winning any of them. I do follow you. I won your last giveaway for the pattern and I thank you so much. I came home from the hospital and got my little surprise, so thank you again for the pattern. Lovely!!! I have been working on it. Like I said, love this giveaway and I hope I win. Have a great day. Hugs, Linda gypsyluv1010@gmail.com

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  3. How much fun is this?!! I'm #101, so now I'm a 3 entry person! Thank you for such a great blog.

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  4. Judging by the variety in the selections you have had great fun putting them together! It is just so generous of you and I hope you get lots of entries! Since I live across the pond, I just get a fillip out of looking at all yours and everyone else's giveaways...you sure are going to have some delighted folks shortly!

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  5. Fantastic giveaways! I`m follower #99, that gives me 3 entries.

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  6. You are tooo generous. Who doesn't absolutely drool over anything Crabapple, and vintage ric rac..too much!! But I'm in anway. p.s. there should be special rates to have that many people fly in!

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  7. I am officially a follower now. Thought I was before, but I was only subscribed. Thanks for the tip on Home Sweet Home, I'll check it out.

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  8. Forgot to tell you I'm a 3 entry person. 1 comment, 2 for following.

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  9. What a wonderful giveaway! I am also a follower so I guess I am a 3 person. I hope that helps my luck :O)

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  10. Hello Paulette,
    I read your blog every day and just yesterday became an official follower instead of just a lurker ;-) I am always inspired by what you are working on. It seems we have a lot of the same taste - that being said I would love to win any of your giveaways. Marian

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  11. Hey Paulette, I absolutely love your blog, I look forward to hearing news from you.

    I have been following you for a while.

    Congrats on 100 followers.
    xx

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  12. Three super duper lucky chances for me please Paulette! Keep up the great blogging and thanks for the giveaway.

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  13. This is such a generous giveaway. I would love to win any of the prizes. I am a 3 chances person, so fingers crossed.

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  14. Congrats on 100 followers! That was quick for you :) Don't enter me in the giveaway - I just wanted to say congratulations on creating a great blog that I love to read!
    laurie

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  15. Congrats on your 100th follower!! I'm not exactly sure what number I am. I've been following you for a bit. I just LOVE your blog!

    Well, since I'm already a follower, that would make me a 3 entries type of gal. Woohooo!! Let's bring on the 200th follower countdown!

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  16. I'm a 3-entry follower. I always enjoy coming to your blog and seeing what you're working on!

    i love that saltbox penny rug!

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  17. Hi Paulette:
    Congrats on one hundred followers! Your giveaway prizes are awesome! Just think, if I win, you won't have to mail it!!!! We could get together for coffee.

    Count me in for 3 entries.
    Keep up the interesting blogging.

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  18. Count me in for 3 chances to win one of those delightful prizes. Each and everyone is grand!
    I love the idea of the cruise with all of us...wouldn't that be lovely? Such fun to meet new friends with sewing in common...maybe someone could win the lottery to fund this!! LOL

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  19. I have the 3 entries, yay!, I love the prizes, just hoping to get more entries, :P, and win a prize, lol ahhh... I'm still waiting for the ice creams!!!, congrats on your 100 followers

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  20. Congratulations! And I really enjoy to read your posts . Great to get 3 entries for it! And what a give away! Thanks so much!

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  21. Great give away. I'm a follower and have enjoyed your blog for awhile.

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  22. Hi Paulette, great giveaway!
    I'm a follower, your blog is one of the first I read every morning...a great start to my day and always cheers me up!

    Congrats on 100 followers.
    Julia ♥

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  23. That is really great! congratulations on 100. It did not take long did it!! I have been an avid follower from the start and would love to be in the mix of it all so count me down for 3 entries. I am sure because of it it won/t be long before you will be well on your way to 200. This virtual retreat sounds like fun. Maybe we should all blog about it at the same time! showing pics of what we are making. How about you set up a timetable, eg, we arrived at your place at say, 9am, started on a project and broke up for lunch at midday and showed or told what we ate, back at the projects at 1.30pm until 4pm. and then took another photo at what we achieved.

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  24. Love all the giveaway goodies! I get three entries because I'm a follower! Thanks for the giveaway! :0)

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  25. Sweet P, you are such a trouble maker.lol All of your give aways look like interesting new techniques for me to try. Since I was #100 me in for 3 entries. Thank you in advance, wouldn't it be just too funny if I was drawn as a winner in your giveaway!

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  26. Such nice prizes for your 100 followers give away! I hope I win something. I've never tried a wool penny rug quilt, but I sure would like to stitch one someday! I am a follower of your blog, so I think I get three entries in your contest.

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  27. You weren't kidding when you said you were going to have a give-away, were you??? *G* How I wish we could all get together for a retreat - that would be the best!! At least we can all get together online, what a blessing that is.
    I've been following for a bit, so that gives me 3...still haven't talked to my friend but look, you're at 102 now and still counting!

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  28. Wow such great giveaway,,,woohoo count me in please, I have been following your blog but now offically added myself as a follower. counting 3 entries. please lol...and .. Thank you for such a wonderful place to visit...Happy quilting and sew much more...

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  30. Such lovely things for your give away!!

    I am a follower so I get three entries!

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  31. What a treasure trove of goodies you have for your giveaway!!
    I think a quilting party with over 100 bloggers from all over the world would be wonderful!!!

    I have been a follower for a while. I enjoy reading your blog.

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  32. Paulette,
    I am not an official follower but I do have you on my blog list and comment regularly.
    I have not done much needlework or any felt work so your giveaway prizes look interesting.
    Congratulations on getting to 100 followers.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

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  33. Hi, Paulette! You and I have 'visited' before, but I am really pleased to be your follower! So, 3 entries, and thanks for the opportunity!

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  34. Congratulations on your over a 100 followers! You offer such nice posts and information, no wonder so many people want to be followers. This is a great giveaway, and I'm happy to have 3 entries.

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  35. Congratulations Paulette...I see now you have 103 followers...I have been a follower for a while love reading your blog...your give-a-ways are very generous and the table runner you made for your daughter is just lovely....well I am sure it will not be long and you will have 200 followers..

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  36. I see I've just become your 104th follower. How fun is this! I just discovered your blog and I'm going backwards thru your archives and enjoying it so much. (does that sound like I'm sucking up?)Well, how could I not, what a wonderful give away you've put together. Thanks for the fun!

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  37. What a lovely give-away please enter me i am a follower
    Hugs Janice

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  38. Great giveaway! I am a follower so I get three entries! Please enter me!

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  39. Wow, what a giveaway! Congrats on your 100-follower celebration! Count me in on the party :o)

    3 entries for me - fingers crossed I get picked, right? *lol*

    Take care and happy stitching!

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  40. Congrats on having 100 followers! I'd love to win one of your give-aways! 3 entries for me, please, I'm a follower!

    I love the embroidery . . . I'm currently working on the "Winter" pattern!

    Marci

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  41. Congrats on getting the 100 followers!
    3 entries for me...;)
    Lola

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  42. I'm a follower so I get three entries - yea! blessings, marlene

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  43. Count me in Paulette!!! Of course, I'll be asleep when you draw the winner...but I'll try and keep one eye open that night!
    Hugs
    Jenny
    xxx
    PS: I am a follower!

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  44. Am I too late...came over from my blog to see if you posted my giveaway and visit you!

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  45. I hope I am not too late!! I have been quilt shop hoppin in Amish country!! I love your blog!!! I have been a follower for awhile.:):)

    ~Wendi

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  46. I would love to enter!

    I am only a 1 entry gal currently :)

    Thanks for being so generous!

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  47. I wish you could have flown us over to your place.

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