Sunday, May 16, 2010

Quiltmaker's Small Quilts: Give-Away

Why 2 copies? Because I'm having a Give-Away! Leave a comment to enter. Two names will be chosen at random tomorrow to receive a copy of this new Special Issue of Quiltmaker's "Small Quilts."

The team at Quiltmaker magazine asked me to review "Small Quilts," and they provided the two copies to give away. They are very nice folks.

So I made a cup of tea and took a look. They've come up with a nice variety of quilts, some traditional like the two quilts above, and some modern "light and airy" designs that would be very quick to make. There's even a nice Amish style quilt with bright colors on a black background. They always show the quilts in an alternate color arrangement to help get the creativity going. They'd all be great done in scraps too.

If you have some baby quilts to make this summer, you're sure to find some good ideas to get you started. I find that it always recharges my battery to browse and study the clever quilts that these quilters come up with. So, I say take a look at this issue. It could be the start of some summer fun!
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119 comments:

  1. LN in TXMay 16, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    Small quilts are great when you are a super-slow-crafter like I am!

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  2. LeeanneMay 16, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    Small quilts can be a great way to try a new technique or a block you haven't ever tried before.
    Very generous of you to do a give away.

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  3. Helen McNaught @ AuntyHennysMay 16, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    I'd love to win a copy! I seem to be making a lot of baby quilts lately so I'm looking for some new patterns.

    Thanks for hosting the give away!

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  4. KimMay 16, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    I haven't made alot of small quilts since my children were little. I would love to get back into making small ones to decorate my home.

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  5. Quinta da QuilterMay 16, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    Love small quilts! They are so much easier to actually finish! Have been looking for that issue too! Thanks for letting me play!

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  6. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    Looks like a great magazine, thank you for having a giveaway.

    cheers
    Christine

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  7. LeeannMay 16, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    I haven't heard of this magazine before, but what a good idea. I need to start making things small, then I would finish them (hopefully) :-)

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  8. DoinaMay 16, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    I love to make small quilts! Great giveaway! Please count me in!

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  9. Bec ClarkeMay 16, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    I can never make enough small quilts, they are perfect for so many things, kids, placemats, sewing machines, stereo's etc...

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  10. SoozeMMay 16, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    Looks like a fantastic magazine, will have to keep an eye out at the newsagents if I am not lucky enough to win a copy!!
    (soozemoroney@gmail.com.au)

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  11. RoteSchneggeMay 16, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    I subscribed to a group that makes preemie-quilts - it would be great to get ideas from this magazine ... ;-)

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  12. WebfrauMay 16, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    I've never seen that mag for sale, sounds like it could be really useful.

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  13. ~Marica~May 16, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    I´d love to win one copy of this magazine..

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  14. Quilts and CatsMay 16, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    I'm working on a "small quilt" wall in the den and this would be a great help with some new inspiration! Lynne

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  15. SueMay 16, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Great chance to try something new. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  16. Joy VMay 16, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    I haven't made many small quilts, but would do more if I was lucky to win a copy. (fingers crossed!!)

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  17. Lucie *Rosenrot* kreativMay 16, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Oh, I love this small quilts.
    Thank you for having a giveaway.
    Lucie

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  18. antique quilterMay 16, 2010 at 5:50 AM

    I love making little quilts, would love to win this magazine. I bet its full of inspiration. I haven't found it yet at B and N
    thanks!!!
    Kathie
    hope your enjoying the beautiful weather this weekend.

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  19. Kathi's KreationsMay 16, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    I love making small quilts since I don't have a lot of space to make large ones! Thanks for doing this, Karen. Happy quilting♥

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  20. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    I've only ever made baby quilts so more inspiration in this area would be fab!

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  21. Anne-Mettes OaserMay 16, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    I would love to be the lucky winner of one of the magazines. Love those small quilts and it sure would be fine with some new ideas.
    Thanks for having this give away.
    Have a relaxing sunday :-).

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  22. NancyMay 16, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    What fun. Would love to be a winner. Thanks for doing this.

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  23. sosarahsewMay 16, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    The two quilts pictured are great reasons to want this issue. I looked for the magazine last night in a book store 30 miles from home, but they did not have it - see I really need to be a winner!

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  24. BarbaraMay 16, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Great inspiration NICU quilts my guild makes for local childrens hospital !

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  25. JoAnneMay 16, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Put my name in please - I love making small quilts - they usually get finished!

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  26. Vicki WMay 16, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Count me in! This looks like it has several excellent projects.

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  27. FrancescaMay 16, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I love small quilts and i love makinq baby quilts because i've two little children and a new baby cousin is coming.... Thanks for the give away! Francesca

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  28. Quilt RatMay 16, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    I will be searching this one out for sure.........would LOVE to win a copy though. that way I can sew instead of shop

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  29. Annelise PedersenMay 16, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Please let it be me!! I love small quilts and scraps!

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  30. KarenMay 16, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    I would love to win a copy. I have a baby quilt to make this summer and need inspiration.
    Thanks

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  31. AnyaMay 16, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Looks full of great ideas..Thanks for the chance!

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  32. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonMay 16, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    I like to make small quilts and would love to win. thanks for the chance.

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  33. quiltcatMay 16, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    oh, that will be fun if I win .little quilts are very fine to make, because I am a handstiching quilter.
    wish you a wonderful sunday
    much greetings from österreich
    elfriede

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  34. MargaretMay 16, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    I'd love to win a copy of this -- looks great! As for the poison ivy, eek! I know! I've been seeing it everywhere recently. It's awful!

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  35. Karen - Quilts...etc.May 16, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    I have not gotten a copy of this one - would love to have one.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  36. JocelynMay 16, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    What a wonderful idea! I love making small quilts. They are fun and quick to finish. Thanks for sharing :-)

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  37. JuliMay 16, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    I would love to win, thanks for the opportunity!

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  38. Maggey and JimMay 16, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    My battery certainly needs recharging!!
    Maggey

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  39. MicheleMay 16, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Looks like a terrific magazine.

    If I don't win, I'll look for it when next I'm out of town.

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  40. Marty MasonMay 16, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Would love a copy of this magazine. Thanks for this great giveaway.

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  41. marlene@ByTheSeamMay 16, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Seems as though I always have a baby quilt to make. I would love to have a copy of the magazine and if I don't win it, cause I don't "win" things I am going to buy a copy!

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  42. MicheleMay 16, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    I love small quilts the best!

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  43. ErikaMay 16, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Looks like a great magazine, one I would love to win.

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  44. EvelynMay 16, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Oh, I'd love to win a copy - I want to make some small quilts!

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  45. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I've just started to make small quilts, such a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

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  46. BrendaMay 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    thanks for the chance to win!

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  47. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    As others have mentioned, small quilts are a fun way to try out new techniques or ideas! Thank you for the chance at the giveaway!

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  48. Pat at Bell Creek QuiltsMay 16, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Gosh~I'd love to win a copy and get inspiration for some older fabrics!

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  49. ElsaMay 16, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    have a couple of small quilts to make this year ... 4 of my little friends are having birthdays and since I'm so into making quilts these days they are all getting one!
    thanks for the opportunity!

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  50. Pieces of TimeMay 16, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I have only made one small quilt and it was a big challenge.

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  51. Mary Grace McNamaraMay 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Oooh, I'd love to fix a cup of tea and sit with this magazine for a few hours!

    Thanks for the package of selvages you sent me! I received them in yesterday's mail.

    MGM

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  52. Grandma GMay 16, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I need something like this to get me started!

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  53. NancyMay 16, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    I would love to make some small quilts and this magazine would be wonderful... I haven't seen it at my local store...

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  54. Laurie in IowaMay 16, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    I'd love to win a copy of Small Quilts.

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  55. CarolMay 16, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    yes yes yes....am making a quilt for a granddaughter due this summer but just yesterday decided I needed to make the baby a doll quilt as well! this would be perfect!

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  56. BéaMay 16, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks for a chance to win this mag, I love small quilts.
    Hugs from France

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  57. SandyMay 16, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    It would be great to win a copy of that magazine. I love small quilts!

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  58. LynnMay 16, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    I browsed through this magazine at the book store just last night. I had recently promised my self I wouldn't buy anymore, so I was good, even though it was very tempting. But ... winning one would be another story altogether!

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  59. CharMay 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I've made a few mini quilts this year and I have two baby quilts to make. Can't wait to see the magazine.

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  60. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Looks like a great magazine. Small quilts are fun to make.

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  61. Ruth BMay 16, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    I would love to make some small quilts! I'd like to hang a few on a clothesline in my sewing room. Sweet!

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  62. CorrieMay 16, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Looks like an interesting magazine! I'd love to have a copy. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  63. SueRMay 16, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Who doesn't love small quilts? Please enter me in your giveaway, and thanks for doing it!

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  64. AmyMay 16, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I like small quilts. They are a great way to complete a project quickly. They are wonderful for practicing machine quilting. I see some cute patterns in the making. Thanks for having a giveaway!

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  65. DeloresMay 16, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Love small projects! I would love to win a copy!
    Really enjoying your blog. Thanks.

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  66. Always SewingMay 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win. I would love to make some small quilts.

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  67. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    thank you for sharing!! Love small quilts!

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  68. SusanMay 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    oh a nice little mag! I love small small quilts! Thanks for the chance to win one of them.

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  69. MaryMay 16, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I wish there was a continuation of small quilts in magazine form. Remember when the Miniature quilts magazine was out. So cute to look at and make. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  70. NanciMay 16, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    This looks like a cool magazine and I would love to win and just my luck I need to make a baby quilt for an October baby.

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  71. BetsyMay 16, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    I would love to win. Thank you for the chance.

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  72. CyndiMay 16, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Ooh - just up my alley.

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  73. Sandra :)May 16, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity - good luck to everyone who enters!

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  74. DianeYMay 16, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I'd love a copy! Great quilt patterns are such a joy!

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  75. ShannyMay 16, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    I'd love to win a copy. Small quilts are so lovely for making for my nephews

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  76. DarleeMay 16, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    With so many new ideas how could we try them all? Small quilts are my favorite size.

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  77. Karen in TucsonMay 16, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    I love your blog and read it everyday. Thank you so much for all the inspiration to use selvages. One of these days I will finish my zinger and send you a photo.

    The Small Quilts is right up my alley - have begun making more little quilts and not so many large ones.

    Karen

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  78. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    I would love to win Quiltmaker's Small Quilt magazine. What a great give away. Sometimes it is nice to make something small and get it done vs. making it bigger and taking weeks.

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  79. FleuretteMay 16, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    12 patterns! Mmm sounds like a wonderful magazine!

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  80. Angelikas quilts and knitsMay 16, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    I´d love to be one of the lucky winners :-)

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  81. sauberfrauMay 16, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    In fact I have to made a baby quilt this summer ... and this magazine would be surely a nice inspiration.

    Thanks for this nice giveaway!

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  82. lisaMay 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    oh count me in! I just lov everything quiltmaker puts out, they spend a lot of time making sure everything is right, and giving options!!

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  83. LisaGMay 16, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    I'm new to quilting so the small quilts will suit me just fine to start with. Thank you for the chance of winning.

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  84. free indeedMay 16, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    I like trying new techniques and ideas on small quilts only because if I struggle, I don't have too far to go! Envisioning myself on the porch perusing this good read! :)

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  85. KristyMay 16, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Yes, yes I do have a baby quilt to make this summer..oh how happy I would be with that magazine. Kristy in Ohio

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  86. DawnMay 16, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Small Quilts are my favorites :)

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  87. ValerieMay 16, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    I would love to win a copy. The magazine looks great, lots of nice quilts, good variety of styles. Thanks for the chance!

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  88. JoAnne in southern CaliforniaMay 16, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Oooo! Small quilts! Fantastic! I love having small quilts all over the walls in my sewing room!

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  89. BeckyMay 16, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    I have several charm packs and would like to make some wallhangings. I love Quiltmaker. Have a subscription and most definitely want a copy of Small Quilts. I haven't found one in the stores yet. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  90. GerryARTMay 16, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    I'm in the process of finishing up all my regular-sized quilts.
    No more room, hard to finish large projects lately.
    I began with small quilts and am ready to get back to 'em.
    This is the perfect opportunity to do so.
    Thanks for presenting this opportunity to me.
    Hugs & ♥♥♥s,
    Gerry

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  91. KathrynMay 16, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    I need to do some small quilts after just finishing 3 big ones for grandchildren graduations. This would be a great resource. Kathie L in Allentown

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  92. Vicki @ DottyJaneMay 16, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    It looks like a great variety of projects. I'd love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance:)

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  93. BonnitaMay 16, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Very cool giveaway! Small quilts may be the way to go for me.

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  94. BarbMay 16, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    I love to make minature and small quilts and would love to win this magazine.

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  95. SherrillMay 16, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    That magazine looks awesome. Please throw my name in the hat and THANKS for the giveaway!

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  96. JuliaMay 16, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Looks like a great magazine...I love to make small quilts while taking a break from working on a big quilt..
    Great giveaway!
    Julia ♥

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  97. MickieraeMay 16, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    I would love that magazine. Selvages make great small quilts.
    Michele

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  98. Katie BishopMay 16, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    HOW WONDERFUL! I would love to win please!

    Small quilts are a wonderful way to feel like you have finished something!

    kjp37@hotmail.com

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  99. Judy VMay 16, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    I would love to receive a copy of the magazine. I need some new ideas. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  100. SherrieMay 16, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Karen I love your blog so much. What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win the small quilts magazine.

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  101. Shana PutnamMay 16, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Oh I would love to win one of these!!

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  102. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    I'm always in for a giveaway. I want to make a baby quilt for my neighbours first grandson and have thought of eye spy with selveges attached??? by the way Karen, my selvege bra bag won. check out my blog or I can email pics later

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  103. PatchworkRoseMay 16, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Oh yes please I just love small quilts with personality :-)
    Cheers
    Lynne

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  104. BeckyMay 16, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Love small quilts, make wonderful gifts.

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  105. Kathy AldenMay 16, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Love small quilts since I live in an RV 6 months of the year!!

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  106. KamiMay 16, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    I love traditional quilts, and am a sucker for those intricate small quilts. I would love a book.

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  107. FlourishingPalmsMay 16, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    I love making small quilts! They're easy to give away, and for machine-quilting, they fit nicely in the short throat of a domestic sewing machine. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  108. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    I love this blog!! You are so inspiring. I could really use this this magazine so count me in. :)

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  109. DeannaMay 16, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    The patterns you picture look very interesting and you describe even more. Oh, yes, I would have fun with that. Thanks for the chance.

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  110. Zully López-RomeroMay 16, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    Great magazine, thank you for having a giveaway!!!!

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  111. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 16, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the Small Quilts magazine.

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  112. JanetMay 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    I like making small quilts because I feel like I'm making progress when I actually get one finished. Large quilts seem to take me forever!

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  113. JillMay 17, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    I'd love a chance at one!

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  114. The Cozy QuilterMay 17, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    I like small quilts because they finish up a little quicker than a large quilt. I would love to win a copy of this magazine! Thanks for the give-away!

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  115. Sew LovinsMay 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    LOVE the book!!! xoxoxoox

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  116. HeatherMay 17, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Making small quilts is terrifc. They are such an easy size to quilt whether its by machine or hand. Please enter me in the drawing.

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  117. SarahMay 17, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Hi Karen - I would love a chance at the magazine, esp. since I can't find it in my rural area.
    Thanks!

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  118. FernandaMay 17, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Just came across your blog. Awesome! Very inspirational.

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  119. DianaMay 21, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Seems like a great magazine. Would love a change to win it.

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