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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Blog Hop Party


It really is better to give than receive, so I jumped at a chance to join the Blog Hop Party Give Away!  If you haven't heard, there are 240 bloggers signed up so you can see what others are doing and maybe win something as well.
If you're here for the first time because of the hop, I hope you'll take the time to check out my older posts on my applique projects...

as well as some of the crazy piecing things I've been doing lately.

I'm also learning how to free motion quilt on my home machine.

If any of those things interest you, I hope you'll stick around and become a follower.

If you're just here with the hopes to win something that's OK too.  I put together some 5" charms from my (embarrassingly large) stash of batiks.

Can I interest you in some green?

Blue?

Purple?

No one who really knows me will be able to believe that I bought pastels.

And there's the orangy-pinks...


and the bluey-pinks.

I'll be sending out these sets of charms to 6 different people.   For a chance to win, just leave a comment and include which of these would be your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.  No-reply bloggers who don't leave an email with the comment will not qualify to win.

On Dec 17th  I'll use a random number generator to pick the winners.
The winners have been chosen!  See the Dec 17th Post. 

Meanwhile, back at Mid-Century-Suburban Ranch [house], we've pulled out the Christmas decorations.  I'm sure none of you will be surprised to learn that I have a delightfully tacky fuchsia metalic tree as well as a green one with lots of hot pink and lime green decorations.  Anna made the tree skirt on the right.  I had given Mitzi a bunch of stack & whack hexies to finish into donation quilts.  Turns out so did someone else.  She thought these were the ones I gave her and she made a little table topper.  I like them better than the ones I gave her, so I gracefully accepted and use it as the tree skirt on the left.  The rectangle was a round robin that I did when I was in a quilt guild in Idaho Falls.  Everyone else's center grew to a bed size quilt.  Mine came back a mere 6" larger than it started.  It sat in the UFO bin until I bought the tree, then decided it  coordinated.  I think of it as one of those really useless sizes for a project, much the same way I think of Mug Rugs.  Because of that, when we saw the cat claiming it as hers it earned the title "The Butt Rug".


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187 comments:

  1. JustPamDecember 8, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Purples, pastels and either pink are my choices in order. Your machine quilting is wonderful! I gave up on quilting on my DSM. I am a follower too.

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  2. Cathy HetzelDecember 8, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Love the butt rug.....my favourites are pink, purple and blue....keep up with the machine quilting..it looks great......

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  3. JenDecember 8, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Butt rug! You're too cute! I live the turquoise or pink. I am starting to fall in love with batiks. I want to start building my stash ;) happy hopping!

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  4. SallieDecember 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I'd choose blue, purple, and bluey-pink. Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas!

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  5. Julie FukudaDecember 8, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    What?? No takers on the greens? Seriously, I am trying to join the hopping group but not being as much of a computer person as a quilter, I may not get it figured out by tomorrow.

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  6. Kathy HDecember 8, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I love the way cats claim anything lying around as their own. I used to read the paper with it lying on the floor in front of me and our cat would lie down on it every time. all your colors are beautiful.

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  7. Rhonda the RamblerDecember 8, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    i would be happy with any of them...seriously no preference whatsoever. I think they are all great and you are ever so generous. I love the cat...was there Christmas decorations in that picture?

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  8. EllaDecember 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Gorgeous batiks! I'd go purple, green, blue.

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  9. StitchesDecember 8, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I love all those colors but in order, I like: green, purple and pastels, all great colors to live with. Thanks for the chance to win..

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  10. Connie Kresin CampbellDecember 8, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I love Batiks! My choices are Purple, Pink, Green or whatever....love them all. Your kitty is so cute on her "butt rug! Thanks!

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  11. SalleyDecember 9, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Mug Rugs to me, are just fancy pot holders :(
    Mitzi looks smug... has she found the Christmas pudding already? Thus , perhaps its a SMUG rug.

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  12. GillDecember 9, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Great fabrics!
    Green blue purple would be my choice!
    Thank you for your generosity!

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  13. LynetteDecember 9, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    "delightfully tacky" is so much fun. :D And what a gorgeous kitty. Was your Robin quilt supposed to stay small, or did they drop the ball on yours?

    What gorgeous batiks - I'd choose purple or any of the pinks

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  14. Archie The Wonder DogDecember 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    How on earth did your RR only grow by 6"?! Love the 'cat under the tree' photo - is she guarding the chocolate decorations?! My preference would be blue/purple/bluey-pink - thank you!

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  15. EthelDecember 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Love the cat photo. They do have their way of claiming whatever space they want. Mine has a basket, which she ignores -- until I reclaim it and re-purpose it. It's more fun that way.

    Colors? Purple, green, any other color of the rainbow ...

    Thanks for your great blog. I'm an avid follower.

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  16. JanetDecember 9, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Blue, purple, green. Your cat looks so cute under the tree.

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  17. RetrogirlDecember 9, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Marjorie,
    Adorable photo! What a great giveaway! Hope you're having a blast.
    Best Wishes,
    Heather =)

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  18. DebbieDecember 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Love batiks, orangy-pink, blue, green or anything. Thanks

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  19. Rhonda December 9, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Oooooo yummy color. I like blues, Orangy Pinks, and greens. i am a follower of course. : )

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  20. ChristineDecember 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    your quilting is beautiful!!

    I like both of the pinks, the purple and the pastels!!

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  21. Bill VolckeningDecember 9, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    The quilts and fabrics are great, but the cat got me!

    I'm doing a give-away, too, so c'mon over and visit.

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  22. BillieBee (billiemick)December 9, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    blue, purple, and blue-pink

    Great fabrics....wow.

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  23. Catskill QuilterDecember 9, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    First, second and third: bluey pinks, orangy pinks, and blues! Love your kitty -- interesting, isn't it, that our beloved cats love our quilts?

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  24. Ana e os ViraventosDecember 10, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Orangy-pinks, bluey-pinks and blues! Thanks for the giveaway! Ana

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  25. Carla GDecember 10, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Blue, Purple and Green would be my choices! Thanks for a chance to win this great giveaway! I'm a follower! :)

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  26. suzieDecember 10, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Purple, Green and then Blue. I am looking forward to have a look around your blog.

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  27. MartinaDecember 10, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Purple, blue, bluey-pinks! Thanks so much! I love batiks very much!

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  28. MaryDecember 10, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Love the kitty butt rug. Every well dressed kitty needs one. Love the batiks, esp in greens and blues.

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  29. MichellDecember 10, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Blue, green then purple and if you can throw in the lovely cat I would be happy too...lol

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  30. Dianne GilesDecember 10, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    All the fabrics are gorgeous. I love greens, blues, purples, oh what the heck, I love all colours! I have checked out your blog and I like what I see - I am now a follower!! Thanks for the chance, Dianne

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  31. Jan MareeDecember 10, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win - I love all the colours. Love the trees too!

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  32. JeanneDecember 10, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Purple, blue, green are my choices! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  33. Quilt Doodle DesignsDecember 10, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Your free motion quilting is beautiful!

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  34. beaquilterDecember 10, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I'm a new follower and can't wait to read more of your blog! then I SAW your barcode quilt, I just made one too!! for a radio shack ad/competition!! it's on my frame today to be long arm quilted it will be for my husband :-)
    my favorite color is blue, then red then maybe green.... well for quilting, ANY is fine

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  35. MommarockDecember 10, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Orangy pink, green, blue.. Wow, I love your work, I can't believe I havn't found your blog before now.. I'm so glad there was a blog hop cuz I'm here now and a follower!

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  36. Average QuilterDecember 10, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Your FMQ looks really good. Thanks for the chance

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  37. SandraDecember 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Purple, Blue, Bluey Pink

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  38. JocelynDecember 10, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Wow what a great giveaway! I like pastels, bluey pinks, and greens. Thanks!!

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  39. JaKnitDecember 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love back basting applique! The other methods are overwhelming to a new appliquer, but this is not! Thanks for the tutorial. I will direct my friends here.

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  40. Needled MomDecember 10, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    A butt rug??? Too funny. I'd love to win greens, blue and pastels.

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  41. Marjorie's Busy CornerDecember 10, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I would love to win blues,greens and bluey pinks...I am a new follower...want to learn FMQ but I must say yours looks professional from the pic on here....thanks for this chance.

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  42. Sewing Miles of SmilesDecember 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Love the kitty and they always find a project to sleep on! I would love the (1)purple, (2)pastels and (3) bluey-pinks.

    thanks!

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  43. pinsandneedlesDecember 10, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Love the batiks...bluey-pink, purple, and blue are my favorites. Thanks and happy holidays!

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  44. CarlaDecember 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Sure you can interest me in some batiks. Thanks so much

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  45. NannDecember 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I have met very few batiks that I didn't like! My preferences for your generous giveaway are green, pastel, and bluey-pink.

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  46. MelissaDecember 10, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I would pick the purples, the blues, and the green. They are all gorgeous!
    Thank you for the opportunity!

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  47. Kelly ClineDecember 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    green, purple and pink, and your machine quilting is fabulous!!

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  48. hueiseiDecember 10, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Thx for the chance to win ^^v
    Purples, pastels and blues..

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  49. NancyDecember 10, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Green, then Purple. I love how cats choose the best of what we create : )

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  50. TinaDecember 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    1. pastel,2. bluey pinks,3. purple. Lovely batiks

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  51. AnneDecember 10, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Blue, purple, pastel. All so pretty. By the way, a gorgeous cat needs a butt rug! And if the photo of your free-motion work represents your "learning stage," then you'll for sure become the master of masters! Beautiful work.

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  52. MaryBethDecember 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I love batiks but don't have much. I guess if won, I'd choose the blues, greens, or purples.

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  53. LunaDecember 10, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    1 - green
    2 - purple
    3 - blue

    Thank you so much for the chance to win! Love that black and white quilt!

    Kelly (at) mysimplewalk (dot) com

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  54. quiltmom annaDecember 10, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I love batiks and I too am exploring some new free motion quilting designs.
    I would be happy with any of the batik charm collections but I guess my first choice would be purple followed by pink and then green.
    Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  55. bohemiannie! artDecember 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Orangy pinks...purple...blue...ew, ew, ew....love them all!

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  56. Bright AngelDecember 10, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Such pretty batiks. Nice pic with the kitty too!! I would love purple first, then blues and finally pinks. Thank you for the chance to win. :)

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  57. free indeedDecember 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    The purples would be my first choice, but I am very easily satisfied with whichever....I have a small collection of batiks and am hoping to do a double four patch some time...these charms would be perfect!

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  58. ValDecember 10, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I'm so glad to have found your blog. I think it will be most interesting!Have bookmarked it! Greens are my favourite. So very useful!

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  59. SewnutsDecember 10, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Purples or Blues...I'm a big sucker for any and all batiks actually! Great blog - thanks for the "hopping" giveaway.

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  60. cajamkDecember 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I love your fabrics and blog. In order the blue, purples and bluey-pinks...
    Happy Holidays to all! And to all a quilt night!

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  61. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingDecember 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    my choices would be Purple, then Green and Blue.Thanks

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  62. crafter1953December 10, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Hi thank you for being part of the hop. Green then orange then blue. Happy Holiday to You and Yours.

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  63. DebDecember 10, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I love batiks! Blues, greens, and purples, please, though I'm sure I could put any of them to good use!

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  64. charlotteDecember 10, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Love the pinks the best. And that is one furry kitty!

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  65. needlesinthegroveDecember 10, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    LOVE-LOVE-LOVE the colors combos!!

    Merry Christmas to you and yours

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  66. ArianeDecember 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Purples, blue-pinks, orange-pinks are my favorites. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!!

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  67. BeachQuilterDecember 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Beautiful batiks! I like the green, purple and orangey pinks!

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  68. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I would be honored to win any of the packs! I have yet to play with batiks and would love to add them to my fabricholic collection of too much wonderful threads!

    Cheers and Aloha from Hawaii, Linda at Quilting Under The Influence

    www.quti.org
    Tweet @quiltingunder

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  69. PeggyDecember 10, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I too, love batiks. Each one is so unique and beautiful. I would be thrilled to win any of your charm packs.

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  70. Angela FlowersMooreDecember 10, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Lovely batiks and would love any of them to use in my sewing.

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  71. SibiDecember 10, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Love your site and can probably learn plenty about appliques which I have not yet done since I am a newbie at quilting. As far as the giveaway fabrics, orangy is my first pick, then purple and green.

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  72. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I love your work. You do beautiful quilting. My pick on the fabric would be purple-pastels,and green. Thank you for the giveaway!Joyce Carter--ccarter13@windstream.net

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  73. juliehallfeldhausDecember 10, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I'm not picky when it comes to fabric send me any of them:)

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  74. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I would say the pinkey blue, orangey pink and purple, but they are all beautiful!!!

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  75. JessicaDecember 10, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Purple, green, then blue! Thanks for the chance!

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  76. Vroomans' QuiltsDecember 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I would say you have done well in your FMQ! Love the 'butt rug'. I love blues, but sadly lacking pinks and with a new granddaughter, should start collecting.

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  77. JenDecember 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Your applique projects are really lovely. I can only do the basic machine applique and the stitches never look all that great, so I am in awe of anyone who can really applique. Thanks for the giveaway! My preferences would be: 1)purples 2)pastels 3) bluey-pinks

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  78. RenateDecember 10, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Oooo what luscious batiks. 1st choice the green, 2nd choice the purple and 3rd choice the orangey pinks. After reading your older posts, you have captured my interest and I'm now a foll

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  79. BéaDecember 11, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    pinks & purple are my favorites, but i love all. Thank you .

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  80. nicolesenderDecember 11, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Blue, purple and orangy-pink are my favorite colors.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  81. JulieDecember 11, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    1st would be purple. 2nd would be blue and 3rd would be green. I love seeing what you are working on. Thanks

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  82. MarilynDecember 11, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Thats a good idea for a giveaway. 1st - blue pink
    2nd - pastel
    3rd - purple
    But I would be able to use any of those bundles - love them all.

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  83. LynDecember 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Fun give away. My favorites are Green, Blue Pink, and purple.

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  84. conny's quilts en creatiesDecember 11, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    What a lovely give away you have here, thanks for the opportunity! What colors do I like? 1. blue. 2. purple. 3 bluepink.
    I am participant in this give away too, so you might visit my blog too. Kind greetings from the Netherlands.

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  85. NancyDecember 11, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Love the kitty. I would be happy with any color.
    Thanks for the chance.

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  86. Allycat CreationsDecember 11, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Hello love your blog! I would go for the purple, orange then blue. Thank you.

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  87. ClareDecember 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    First the purple, then the blue and then the pastels (but the orange would be a very close third too).

    That is one very fat and happy cat!

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  88. KateDecember 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I'd choose purple, green, and pastels but would be thrilled to have any of them! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  89. RobbieJoyDecember 11, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Butt rug! BAhahaha! Yes, thank you, I will follow your blog! I would so love the Blue, purple and bluey-pinks. :)

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  90. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I have enjoyed your blog. My choices for your gift would be blue, bluish-pink and purple. Thank you for the wonderul gift. You could make a quilt for yourself or a loved one. A gift to treasure and love.

    Merry Christmas
    Sandi T.
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  91. Quilting "b"December 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love the butt rug. My choices are blue, purple and bluish pink. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway. Six winners is very generous. Merry Christmas to you and your family

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  92. LindaDecember 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Blue,purple,pastels..fingers crossed. Thanks for having such a great giveaway. I am now a follower. Your FMQ is awesome.

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  93. LaurelDecember 11, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    after christmas, i am making a quilt for my husband, and then next up is a warm/cool quilt, and i'm using the entire color wheel, so i'm open to whatever colors you want to toss my way!

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  94. AnyaDecember 11, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    How lovely! I love all batiks, so any of those would be great! Thanks for the chance!...BTW..you do lovely work!

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  95. AnnmarieDecember 11, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I'm liking blue, purple & pastel in that order. Cute rug but buter kitty! Great giveaway - thanks for the chance to win.

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  96. DebbieDecember 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I love all batiks, Marjorie, so I'll take whatever color you choose for me!

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  97. Linda VDecember 11, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Purple and blues? Love them all, though. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
    Linda
    http://homesweetquiltinghome.blogspot.com/

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  98. Cool Cats and QuiltsDecember 11, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I am a new follower, love your blog. Your color choices are fabulous! I also have a Christmas tree in purples! I also love the code quilt, my designer son would just love it! I like all of the colour choices for the batiks.

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  99. AnnemetteDecember 11, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Sounds fun (:

    Purple, blue, green

    anbakoch(a)gmail.com

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  100. Lisa CoxDecember 11, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    ooh, just love the blues and purples

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  101. LaineDecember 11, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    The butt rug made me laugh. Your cat looks very comfy on it.
    My choices would be green, blue and purple.

    lsandes@comcast.net

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  102. PatDecember 11, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    My choices would be: Blue, Purple, Green. I love batiks!

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  103. Cedar Ridge StudioDecember 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Green or Purple. I love batiks
    THanks

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  104. Kathy S.December 11, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love the green ones. They look full of life. Happy holidays. I love batiks!

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  105. SheilaCDecember 11, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Thank you for the great give away!

    Blue, Purple Green Pink

    Merry, Merry,

    SheilaC

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  106. PeggyDecember 11, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Purple, blue, or green. It was hard to pick, all are so lovely.

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  107. judithDecember 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Green works for me, Thank you.

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  108. loreneDecember 11, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    bluesy pinks, orangey pinks and purples. love your applique. going right now to become a follower....

    lorene

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  109. JoyceLMDecember 11, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Blues - greens - purples. Love your tree & your cat. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  110. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsDecember 11, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Pastels - Purple - Orangey-Pinks.

    I have no batiks in my little stash yet. No seriously, it is tiny compared to most!

    And wow... that QR quilt is INCREDIBLE!!

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  111. MissyDecember 11, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Lovely fabrics! I would choose
    1.green
    2.purple
    4.orangey pinks

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  112. MargaretDecember 11, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    #1 would be purple
    #2 would be orangey pinks
    #3 would be green

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  113. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Cute cat! and thanks for the giveaway..anything will do, they are all quite edible.

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  114. SusanDecember 12, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    1. Blues
    2. purples
    3. Pastels

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  115. jqluoDecember 12, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Blue,purple and green.
    Thanks for the generous giveaway!

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  116. Swedish ScrapperDecember 12, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    1, 2, 3: Blue, green, purple. Fabulous batiks, a truly homey site you have!

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  117. Grandma ShellDecember 12, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Blue,purple,green would be the order of my color choices. Love that photo, the colors really make your cat stand out. And I love the art of repurposing!

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  118. Maria HarritsDecember 12, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Pink, pink or green! I'm a batik girl and would love to win!

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  119. MarthaDecember 12, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Just started buying batiks...I knew better than to even buy the first one...now I can't get enough...my choices would be green, blue and purple in that order. Thanks for being so generous. Merry Christmas.

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  120. CamiDecember 12, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    These are really pretty! Thanks for this opportunity!
    My favorite are:
    1st - Blue
    2nd - Green
    3rd - pink and green
    Love, camipalacios85@hotmail.com

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  121. Rachel BatesDecember 12, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    pastel, green, purple. merry christmas

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  122. mtnquiltrDecember 12, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Pretty batiks! I like orangey pinks, bluey pinks and purple.
    Butt rug, ha ha! Love your kitty.

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  123. Mom CDecember 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Purples, blues, pastels would be my choices. Glad you cat has a place to lounge at Christmas. Thanks.

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  124. Dana GaffneyDecember 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I like the purples, pastels and the blue pinks. They are all so beautiful. Thank you.

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  125. EditfoltDecember 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Purple is my favorite!
    I want to win! Thanks for playing!

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  126. dasDecember 12, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Definitely the purle, then green, then orangey pinks! Beautiful choices. Thank you!

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  127. GwenDecember 12, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Oh, what a pretty kitty!! :-) My choice for the fabrics would be blues, purplse, and greens-- gorgeous stuff!! Thanks for the chance to win! :-)

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  128. Nanbon44December 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I am so impressed with all your skills... seems like the cat is to

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  129. MaxineDecember 12, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I like the bluey-pinks, the blue and the greens. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  130. KaHollyDecember 12, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I've been scrolling through your archived posts and having the grandest time!! Nice blog!!

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  131. bluebellquilterDecember 12, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Always enjoy your blog when I have time to look - nice to know you are drawing this on my birthday! In order of preference my choice would be purples, blues, bluey-pink

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  132. AlisonDecember 12, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Decisions, decisions! Pink, then blue, then green!

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  133. Donna JoyDecember 12, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Green, blue, purple, yeah batiks, thanks for sharing.

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  134. KarenDecember 13, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Oh what beautiful batiks, thanks for the chance of winning them.
    1. purple. 2. blue. 3. pink
    Seasons greetings to you and yours

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  135. Pippa ParsonsDecember 13, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    pink, blue, purple, thanks for a lovely giveaway

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  136. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Love your blog and I am so grateful to Michelle at QG for doing this so I could see so many blogs I didn't even know existed!! I like blues and turquoises but am trying to use more pinks and greens lately.

    quilterinmotion(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  137. SandyDecember 13, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Your applique work is beautiful. I'll be back to look at more of your work. I think using Batiks is the best fabric for applique work.

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  138. KamilaDecember 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Marjorie, I love batik, no matter what color ;)
    I am doing the quilting on my small home machine, even big quilts (in Poland the frames are not popular at all). Many greatings.

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  139. ThisQuiltingMamaDecember 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Love the Purples, blues and greens in that order. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  140. Sue DaurioDecember 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I'm a new follower. I'm learning the whole FMQ thing as well, hopefully I can get some tricks from you.

    Lovely charm packs - green, blue, purple. Yummy!!

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  141. karaminoDecember 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Blue, greens and bluey-pinks, thank you for giveaway!

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  142. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I love Green, Blue, Red and any other color there is. Thank you for the great giveaway

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  143. CoriDecember 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I think we would should have a "Butt Rug Swap". I love green any shade of green.

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  144. MindyDecember 13, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Purple, blue & green. Love the batiks. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  145. DonnaRaeDecember 13, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Ok, green, blue then pastels. That's my three. Glad I came here to your blog. Love applique and love batiks.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  146. Maria KievitDecember 13, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Blues,bluey pinks and orangy pinks in that order would be nice. Thanks for the giveaways.

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  147. B GreeneDecember 13, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Blues, Purples and greens...but I would love any of them! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  148. tinaDecember 14, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Lol the butt rug!! Purple would be my first choice then green (I love green) the the bluey pink colours. Love your blog

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  149. Vickie and ChrisDecember 14, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    What beautiful fabric. Its all my favourite but number 1 is the purple then the blue then the bluey pink

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  150. Sonja Threadgill NelsonDecember 14, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    all lovely~who can choose? Not I....butt rug story was really cute, & LOVE your crazy piecing!!!

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  151. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I love them all. I also love applique. And most of all I love Boise, Idaho and my husband and I plan to relocate there within the next 5 years!!!!!

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  152. Desi @ Wee ShareDecember 14, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    any of them would be great... but if I have to pick--

    purple
    blue
    blue-pink

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  153. CheriDecember 14, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Love the blues! Thanks for the chance.

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  154. KristenDecember 14, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Bluey-pink, blue and green. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  155. JsoosayDecember 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I'm a new follower and I love the "butt rug". I have a puppy who loves to snuggle on my works in progress. It makes for some difficult work sometimes. I love the purple collection. I think my second choice would be the pastels and then the greens.

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  156. DaisyDecember 14, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I love batiks and would love the purple, blue, and orangy-pinks. Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday.

    Daisy C.

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  157. Melisa BakosDecember 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Iwould love to win
    1 purple
    2 green
    3 blue
    or any really

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  158. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Lets see, so hard to choose, all the colors are just wonderful. One never knows what they will become until the time comes. I guess I choose Purple first, then the Orangy-Pinks and last but not least the Pastels. Hows that for a choice!!! Thanks for the wonderful give a way.
    1czyquilter@sbcglobal.net

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  159. PeggyDecember 14, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I love the
    #1 Orangy/Pinks
    #2 Blues
    #3 Pastels

    Thanks.
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
    http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com

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  160. SaritaDecember 14, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I'm interested in Ms. Cat, please. And then the green batiks. But a cat is nicer. *grin*
    Thanks for the opportunity to win! :)

    sarita0818 at comcast dot net

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  161. MysticaDecember 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I like pink and lime green! your machine quilting is so fine. I only handquilt as I never learnt how to machine quilt.

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  162. GayleDecember 15, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    I like them all and I like surprises, Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  163. NabihaWDecember 15, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    those are such lovely batik prints...thanks for the giveaway!
    nabihawangde(at)gmail(dot)com

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  164. The Sleepy DreamerDecember 15, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    1st choice: Purple
    2nd choice: Blue
    3rd choice: Bluey-pinks

    lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

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  165. baukjeDecember 15, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    They are all fabulous. I think I love most the green and the pink. Greetings from France

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  166. Diane WildDecember 15, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Love batiks. Purples, pinks & blues would work for me. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  167. MelindaDecember 15, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I like the green, purple and blue best. Thanks for offering the giveaway.

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  168. ZoeDecember 15, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I would love the pastels, the orangy pinks or the blue-y pinks. I'm excited to have found your blog, I'm pretty new to quilting but am hoping to get into applique and FMQ next year!

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  169. SJSMDecember 15, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Blues, purples, greens, well actually they are all beautiful. Thank you for offering such a beautiful collection.

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  170. SassyCathyDecember 15, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Blue = Green = and Purple.
    Wow -your free motion quilting is nice. Wish I could do as well as you are.
    Cute kitty cat.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    Cathy Byrd
    byrd@gulftel.com

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  171. Mary CDecember 15, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Purple, blue, green. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  172. CMEHDecember 15, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    really like the blues but like the others also...

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  173. tpottDecember 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Purple, blue and bluey pink, I love Batiks. You say you're learning to free motion quilt, I think you've learned quite well. Your work is beautiful! ;->

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  174. KessDecember 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Blue, green, then purple. And the kitty. -grin- kidding, but I'm looking forward to getting a kitty of my own soon. Thanks for the giveaway!
    kessilari(at)gmail(dot) com

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  175. java divaDecember 16, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    LOL the butt rug! cats!
    I would pick: purple, green, pastels.
    Merry Christmas!

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  176. Purl ButtonsDecember 16, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Blue, orangey-pinks, purple. I ADORE batiks and no one would every expect me to like pastels either!

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  177. MCDecember 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I don't actually have any batiks, they would be a fun addition to my stash. I love the purple, blue and pink. Also, i love your kitty!

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  178. LoriDecember 16, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Blue is my first chocie, purple my second. But really I love them all!

    Happy Holidays!

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  179. KariDecember 16, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I love the green, blue, and purple in any order. Your cat is just like mine, as soon as the tree skirt is out, he never sleeps anywhere else! I love your tutorial on back basting. I wonder if you could baste by machine. I bet I could use my embroidery machine to baste it and skip the tracing step.
    Lots to think about. Thank-you for the chance to win and the great site. By the way, as I type my keyboard is on top of my cat!
    kario66@hotmail.com

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  180. SherrylDecember 16, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    You can never have too much fabric in your stash!.... can you? Oh thank you for sharing. ALL of the colors are lovely. I mean they ARE batiks after all. Merry Christmas.
    - sunshdws at yahoo dot com

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  181. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonDecember 16, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Stick around and follow your blog...been there done that...I'm in love with your style and your willingness to keep trying new things.

    Smiles,
    Kelly
    IHaveANotion@yahoo.com

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  182. rvquilterDecember 16, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Blue, Green, Purple...they are all so yummy...I would love any of them!

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  183. JudithDecember 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Green, blue, purple and any pink will do very nicely.

    I have not batiks and I know I must get some. I feel Like I am stuck in 1970.

    Thanks for joining the giveaways and hope you have a lovely Christmas

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  184. Mary CouchDecember 16, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Marjorie... I love your blog. I happen to be crazy about batiks and applique also. I've been pulled into the world of art quilts!
    And... My DH is a very well controlled Type 2 Diabetic. He takes Lantus and Victoza in the AM and has an A1C of 5.9 as of Dec.1st!!! We're very proud of that.
    Christmas hugs to you from Mary

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  185. MarilynDecember 16, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I have just joined your blog - it looks great!! Although when will I quilt with all the blog reading now? LOL
    I love the orangey-pinks but the blue- (aqua) would come a close second. Actually they are all lovely!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  186. JudiDecember 16, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Hello neighbor (I'm in Wyoming, and out here, that qualifies us as neighbors!) Anyway, I love batiks. My preference would be blue, then green, then purple. Thanks! And I became a follower because I think your blog sounds very interesting!

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  187. Nancy SueDecember 17, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Butt rug is hilarious. I love the purples, blues and pinks. Have a wonderful holiday! Butt rug! Still giggling!

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