Monday, May 12, 2014

Giveaway Day: May 2014 Edition

1. Envelopes, 2. Polly Key Pouch, 3. The Ellie Travel Case,
4. Everyday Party Quilt, 5. Rainbow Patch Baby Quilt, 6. Grey Abbey Pouch

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! THANKS FOR ENTERING!***


Giveaway Day is here again! It's always such a pleasure to join in the fun with Sew, Mama, Sew! and the rest of the online sewing community. I'll try to keep it short since you've got lots of blogs to visit today. Here's what you need to know...

1. The Blog: If you visit my blog on a weekly basis, you're going to see projects and tutorials like those featured in the mosaic above. Click on any of the buttons to the left if you'd like to stay posted on what I'm making. I'd love to see you here again!

Photo courtesy of my dear friend Beth at Plum and June

2. The Prize: My lovely friends at Fabricworm have donated two yards of Feather River by Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch Fabrics to share with one of you. I'm a huge fan of Birch's organic fabric, and this soon to be released collection is absolutely perfect for summer sewing projects! You can see the whole collection here at Fabricworm.

3. The Drawing: To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment below answering this question: What's your favorite kind of sew along: quilts? bags? small projects? sewing through a whole book? Followers, new and old, can leave an extra comment for a second entry. Please make sure that your email address is in your comment if you're a no-reply blogger. The giveaway is open internationally and will stay open until 5pm on Friday when I'll choose a random winner. If I don't hear from the first winner within 48 hours, I'll have to pick another name, so be sure to check your email this weekend!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

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  1. My favourite sew along is a FMQ sew along. I get a lot out of those and enjoy the interaction with fellow quilters. I am already a follower. Love the fresh look of that fabric.

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  2. I love QAL for small projects through a book (I pick and choose the projects :-)). Thanks for the giveaway

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  3. I follow via bloglovin and thoroughly enjoy it :-)

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  4. I like the sewing along with a book or a bag sew along. They're not frequently done which makes them more of a unique opportunity.

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  5. I like sew-alongs for more complicated quilt patterns because then I know I am not alone in being a bit slow about understanding ;-)

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  6. I like all sorts but it is a bonus if it is something kind of tricky

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  7. I really like the bag SALs, I am still learning so much from the tips on construction! Love those bears in that fabric line!

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  8. I love quilt sew alongs, so fun.

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  9. I'm a new follower, thanks for the chance to win such a great prize.

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  10. I think my favorite kind of sew along is step by step through a quilt. Easy directions and a good way to make baby steps so in the end you have a finished product.

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  11. I like small project sew alongs, like single blocks.

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  12. My favorite sew alongs are quilts, though I really enjoy almost anything sewing related.

    ajoyfulnoise(at)live(dot)com

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  13. I enjoy quilts but lately small projects have been better for me

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  14. I love all sew alongs, but small projects are my current favorite

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  15. I love small projects. That way if you don't have much time you can just do 1 or 2.

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  16. Either quilts or children's clothing

    glazefamily3 AT gmail.com

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  17. My favourite kinds of sew alongs are bags (because I loooove bags) and small projects. :)

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  18. I like sew alongs with bags...I love making bags!!!!

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  19. Either quilts or small projects! Depends on much I love the pattern!

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  20. I follow on GFC. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  21. great giveaway! I love making quilts :)

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  22. Maybe a quilt sew along would motivate me to finish one!

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  23. Quilts are my favorite sew along project.
    tstanulis@verizon.net

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  24. I once followed along a quilt along for an entire and I loved it! While I didn't make all of the projects I still loved keeping up with the projects. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  25. I follow on Bloglovin'.
    tstanulis@verizon.net

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  26. I like quilt sew alongs! A book one sounds fun, and maybe a bit more relaxed because you could have some time off if you didn't fancy a particular item in the book.

    Jo
    riddleandwhimsy [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  27. At this moment I am about to tackle a weekender bag, I am a bit at a loss at how to do the zipper. So I guess a sew along would be do just fine ;-)
    Thanx for a chance to win!

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  28. I follow on Bloglovin'!

    Jo
    riddleandwhimsy [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  29. I like quilt alongs! But your hexagon bag is super cute! :)

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  30. I like small quick easy projects for sew alongs.
    buffyh_6 AT yahoo DOTCOM

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  31. Sew-along for bags!

    jachelno at gmail dot com

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  32. Quilts and small bags. Thanks :)
    leah.broadstreet@gmail.com

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  33. I'm a follower!
    buffyh_6 AT yahoo DOTCOM

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  34. Bloglovin follower

    jachelno at gmail dot com

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  35. I like all sew alongs, except from books! And just as an aside, your photos are always great!

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  36. I love sew alongs for smaller projects - I can't keep up with the quilt ones! Thanks for a lovely giveaway.

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  37. i am new to sewing and am still trying to teach myself so i haven't participated in anything yet - but i think i would really like to try a zipper pouch and a tote first - simple things.

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  38. Of course I follow (on Bloglovin!)

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  39. Super giveaway - for me its the quilty sew along. Thanks for the chance

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  40. I chose the bags! liesbet_rombaut@hotmail.com

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  41. I like Quilt alongs. I love seeing how different a quilt can look with different fabrics.

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  42. I like quilt and book sew-a-longs because they often introduce so many new-to-me techniques. Thanks!

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  43. I like doing the small stuff - quick and easy! frani(at)grammyshands(dot)us

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  44. My favorite sew-alongs are tiny projects! I love watching the quilt sew-alongs, but can never seem to commit to something that long term (for sewing that is, hehe) ;)

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  45. Quilts. into quilting lately but will do smaller projects occasionally. Cindy

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  46. Follow you with bloglovin. Cindy

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  47. I like quilt sew alongs. The interaction is motivating! Thanks for the chance to win such a great bundle of fabric.

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  48. I mostly make quilts, but small projects are fun too.

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  49. The only type of sew along I've ever done is a quilt. I'd love to do one for a skirt sometime! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  50. I have never done a sew along! If I were to do one, I think a smaller project would be ideal.

    Awesome giveaway! I also love Birch fabric!!

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  51. Great question! i had a lot of fun sewing along with the Tula Pink Sampler book - I'd have to go with that! Thanks for the amazing chance to win! lapaceksorchard at gmail dot com

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  52. I like the quilt sew alongs. Thanks for your tutorials. The fabric looks lovely. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.

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  53. I love small projects like blocks, bags or pillows.

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  54. I love quilt sew alongs, but I haven't really done any other sort. I keep getting sucked into them, and then I don't have time to start anything else! But that's not necessarily a bad thing! :)

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  55. I've followed you on bloglovin for a while! But I love quilt-alongs. It breaks the quilt into easy to manage sections without the cost of bom clubs.

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  56. I am a new follower on Twitter
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  57. I have not done a sew along yet. But when I do I think I would like to do one that makes things around the house

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  58. Small projects for now. My sewing time is limited

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  59. Opps saying "HI" from Jan from Sew and Sow Farm

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  60. Quilts, not books I can read and sew from books on my own .. I especially like Mysteries ..

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  61. I've only participated in one sew-a-long. It was for a quilt and I'm still not done! Sewing is my down-time & I think it bothered me to have to keep on a schedule, but I loved seeing everyone's color and fabric choices.

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  62. I'm doing my first quilt along now and it's been inspiring. I'm looking forward to joining in with more in the future.

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  63. I love to sew a long with quilting!

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  64. I follow on Instagram. Thanks for the chances to win!

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  65. my favourites are QAL and ones for bags of all sizes

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  66. I'm not sure I can pick a favourite! I've done quilt and book sew alongs and they've all been really great, motivating and full as well as a chance to pick up new skills. I love particular project ones like VeryKerryBerry's tova sew along which I didn't do at the time but have used it when making my own, same goes for the Cargo Duffle sew along by Sophie Crespy.

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  67. I think I prefer making quilts in sew-alongs. Thanks for the chance!

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  68. Definitely quilting.
    lolliehead (at) gmail dot com

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  69. I love small projects. Definitely checking out your tutorials today!

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  70. I'm about to start trying quilting for the first time ever (gulp!) so I would love to try a quilting sew-a-long :)

    Amy x (wonderlandboutique@yahoo.co.uk)

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  71. Kids clothes. That's something I'd really like to work on getting better at!

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  72. I have not done many sew alongs, but it would be for quilts. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  73. I love the idea for a sew along for a table runner or door banner for each month of the year...

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  74. I love sewing bags, thanks for this great chance!

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  75. My favorite type of sew along is a quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  76. i like sewing clothes for kids sewalongs, or pot holders :)

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  77. I've never done a sew-along as it was happening but I have bought kits/fabric for 2 Quilt sew-alongs that I found after the fact. But I think I would follow small project sew alongs if I found them on time.

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  78. I follow your blog on bloglovin.

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  79. I joined in the Zakka Style sew along and thoroughly enjoyed it (18/24 projects!), but it took up my entire sewing time for 6 months as I only get a bit of time at weekends. I joined in the And-Sew On quilt along last year and enjoyed that too, for me one block a month is more maneagable, so I'll say quilt alongs

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  80. I have just registered for the very first SAL in my life, for a huge quilt. I haven't got any experience so far, so let's see how it goes there. Thanks for the chance!

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  81. I'm a follower of yours on Blogger.

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  82. Nothing too long and involved (I get busy and fall behind) -- I love purses/bags!

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  83. I like small sew alongs like bags and such.

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  84. I follow you through blogger.

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  85. I am a small things sew-er : mini quilts, table runners, etc.

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  86. i hate to admit it but i've never participated in a sew-along. it's on my to-do list though!

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  87. My favorite type of SAL is for a new children's pattern. That is mostly what I sew.

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  88. Lovely fabric I see a little boys quilt in there.

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  89. I like to sew along on small projects.

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  90. I have never done a sewalong! If I did one it would probably be for a small project. Thanks for the chance :)

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  91. Well, I've never successfully completed a Sew-along. So my favorite kind is the slow kind, so I can keep up. :D

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  92. I am following you on the old reader. Thanks for the chance!

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  93. I like making bags.

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  94. I like small projects best :)

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  95. Quilts are my favorite thing to sew along.

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  96. So far I have done both the Zakka-alongs and the Triangle along. I think I prefer following a book so I can make quick projects and pick and chose which ones I make.

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  97. Definitely bag making. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  98. I am a GFC follower :) I love making small projects so I can start and finish in one or two sessions so it doesn't live on teh WiP pile forever!! Happy giveaway day!!

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  99. I've only done quilt sew-alongs so far, but am excited to start a skirt sew-along with Stitched in Color. belopminata@gmail.com

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  100. I follow you via Bloglovin'. belopminata@gmail.com

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  101. I love small projects. I make dresses and outfits for my granddaughter and her dolls so I love clothing projects.
    christyd8@bellsouth.net

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  102. I follow you on Blogger
    christyd8@bellsouth.net

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  103. Well, I'm new to the sewing blogosphere, so I've never done a sew-a-long, but if I were to jump it, it would be something small and manageable - maybe one of the block a month things

    jhunsberger (at) gmail (dot) com

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  104. And followed on bloglovin

    jhunsberger (at) gmail (dot) com

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  105. I like small project sew alongs. It's easier for me to keep up and actually complete my projects :) craftinomicon (at) gmail (dot) com

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  106. I don't tend to have time for sew alongs but I am hosting a BOM right now and I have taken part in them in the past too. I was tempted by the organiser pouch one with all the sections inside recently.

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  107. Quilts are what I have done, with varying success. I'm working on a quilt along right now that's a mini 12 patch with different themes each week. It's easy to finish each week and It's fun to try and figure it out.

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  108. An old bloglovin follower here

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  109. I love small projects for sew-alongs.

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  110. My favorite sew along is a new block. Ideally, everyone will make an extra block or two and donate them to create one quilt to donate to a special cause.

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  111. I love a quilt sew-along. It's great fun to see other fabric choices and keeps me motivated to finish a project. Thanks for the chance at the wonderful giveaway. LOVE LOVE LOVE this line.

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  112. I like to have a quilt that you have made and is willing to share the steps with us to make that same quilt. Thank you for giving me the chance to win those lucious 2 yards. That will certainly come in handy for quilting projects now and for Christmas presents.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  113. Can't wait for my first newsletter to come from you. That way I can visit you again and again.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  114. My favorite kind of sew along: quilts or wall hangings. I like it to challenge me with a technique I haven't tried before.

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  115. I like the quilt and bag sew alongs....Sometimes I just don't want to devote time to a whole quilt and bags are always so fun and handy.

    just in case: (m3reyna at gmail dot com)

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  116. I've never done a sew-along but I'd probably pick one that worked all the way through a book if I did decide to do one. I remember doing that in a couple classes in school and I always felt very accomplished when I was able to close the book and know I could complete everything in it.

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  117. I love mystery quilt alongs! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  118. I LOVE that fabric!
    And I'm new to sew-alongs, so I'm a fan of smaller projects. I work full-time and have a kid, so my sewing time is very limited and it can be hard to sew-along with larger projects (although I'm participating in an open-ended one now!)

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  119. Small projects sew alongs are my preference

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  120. my favorite sew along is small projects

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  121. Sew along through a book or a quilt are my favorites. I love to follow along even if I sometimes can't keep up with them. Thanks! Great tutorials and projects!

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  122. I love purses and little projects. I also really enjoyed sewing through the Vintage Quilt Revival book with Sukie at http://sukiedontyaknow.com/ recently. So I guess I like books too! :)

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  123. I follow you through bloglovin (merroman).

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  124. My favorite sew along is small projects.

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  125. I love QAL's but smaller projects would also be welcome since they're done faster ;) Thanks for the giveaway.

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  126. I've never participated in a sew-along, but since my daughter and granddaughter will be spending the summer with me, we may try a small project.

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  127. Favourite sew-along would probably be for small projects, though I do wish I could find a good one for a winter coat to actually get mine sewn up!! Thanks for the chance.

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  128. I've never done a sew-along, but they're great to watch online!

    dink_kelly at yahoo dot com

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  129. I think quilt a longs are my fave. Its always inspirational and motivational to see how everyone is doing and how

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  130. I follow you on BlogLovin' - CraftyHourMom

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  131. My favorite sew alongs are for clothes.

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  132. I've never done a sew-along, but I'm anxious to do one for a quilt someday!

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  133. Sew along - quilts, free motion, hard to do blocks - made easy.
    24Tangent "at" gmail "dot" com

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  134. Added you to my bloglovin' list. 24Tangent "at" gmail "dot" com

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  135. I like them all, but quilts are my fave!

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  136. I like to make quilts, so that would be my choice. Thanks for the chance at that Gray fabric!

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  137. Phew, I haven't been part of a sew along so far, but I would love to one day, preferably for a bag - or a quilt (quilts are always an option...)!

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  138. Small projects are my favorite because I am really bad about finishing big projects.

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  139. I've only ever done quilt alongs and I like it because it helps keep me on track with the project.

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  140. Fr sew alongs I totally prefer quilts or different blocks and techniques with a quilt as the end game :D but also lovvvee tutes for smaller items, just not as a quilt along. Thanks for the chance! :D

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  141. I love quilt, bag and apparel sew alongs. The extra tips are so helpful!

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  142. I prefer small projects! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  143. My favorite sewalong project is small projects!

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  144. I love quilt alongs! Thanks for the chance of wining!

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  145. I really likea variety, quilts, bags, small projects! Some dependson the need for a gift too!

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  146. I follow you via Bloglovin too!

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  147. my favourite sew along is a quilty one-- wish I had more time and less wip's so I could join more!

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  148. I like the inspiration of following a lot of quilters through a book - the Zakka sew along a year or so ago was a lot of fun.

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  149. Im all about small projects, not much time on my hands with two little kids around!

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  150. I love to follow quilt sew-alongside but don't often participate because of time commitments. I like bag sew-alongside since they are usually a little faster. I only have a few hours/week to sew and I can usually finish a bag in that time.

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  151. I don't really have a favorite yet, I love to try something new (usually with new technique I've never done before), and currently I'm into sewing fruity cushions/plushies ;)
    Thanks for the chance! dieni DOT rachmawaty AT gmail DOT com

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  152. small projects. something that can be done quickly and easily.

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  153. I'm a fan of quicker, small project sew-a-longs..... considering I can barely keep up with BOM's I definitely have to think small - both because I don't have tons of "extra" time - and because I have a short attention span! :)

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  154. I think the only sew alongs I've done have been quilts, though I do enjoy making bags!

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  155. I'm a new follower on bloglovin. I like your style! :)

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  156. I have participated in a couple of mystery quilt sew alongs and I love those. Your projects look great. I'll check back in to see what else you've come up with. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  157. i love doing quilt alongs and seeing the different colorways of the quilts

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  158. I've never participated in a sew along! Would like to try one though.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  159. I definitely like quilt alongs the best and I'm probably going to try a mystery quilt for my next QAL ^_^

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  160. I love making bags and other small 'zakka' projects.

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