Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Holiday Hullabaloo Blog Hop....Day #3 My Post



Monday Dec. 2              Lily Pad Quilting  http://lilypadquilting.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Dec. 3             Sew Cal Gal  http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/
Bejeweled Quilts by Barb  http://bejeweledquilts.blogspot.com/

Wednesday Dec. 4        Upstairs Hobby Room  http://upstairshobbyroom.blogspot.com/
Freemotion by the River   http://www.conniekresin.com/
                                                               
Thursday Dec 5              A Quilt & a Prayer   http://aquiltandaprayer.blogspot.com/
                                                 Tami’s Quilting Adventure  http://tamichaulk.blogspot.com/
Friday Dec. 6                  Needled Mom http://needledmom.blogspot.com/


I am so excited and honoured to be a part of this Blog Hop! My first Hop as a contributor!! Let me start by introducing myself....
Hi, I'm Sandy. I wear a lot of hats just like the rest of you...wife (28yrs); Mother of 3 great adults...only one left at home, and that is only some weekends home from College. Very strange dealing with empty nest!; Part-time Bookkeeper (married a farmer, love rural life!!); Crafter(lifetime) I have always loved all things crafty, but when I found quilting a few years ago that was it!! I love everything about quilting, especially all the nice people I have connected with via the internet!! Which brings us right back to today!!
 I was thrilled to be asked to participate by Jacquelynne from The Art of Home . I love her website and blog. She is so talented.... artist, fabric designer, writer....check out her blog, online magazine, Etsy shop...you'll see what I mean.
 Jacquelynne Steves The Art of Home

I have only designed 2 very simple  project of my own so far, my nephew's quilt , a simple double sided game quilt and the olive green and cream quilt on my bed. There is so much to learn when you first start a new hobby, I have primarily been making other peoples designs. (But) I knew right away, when Jacquelynne asked me to participate, I wanted to come up with my own design for a simple and quick homemade gift idea using blackboard fabric, that I would be able to share with everyone who stopped by.  I hope you will find inspiration, an idea or two to run with and make your own or maybe you will even try out this project!
Also... read right to the bottom to make sure you don't miss out on anything fun like information on the prizes and my give away too!!



 Portable Chalkboard Mat
First one made, working out the kinks!

Another idea! Buffet Table Runner
(I'm going to post a pictorial for the Chalkboard Table Runner Dec 9)




Find the pattern here

Portable ChalkBoard Placemat 





Prizes....Don't worried I didn't forget!!

Ok, prizes... Jacquelynne is offering a randomly chosen prize per blog, valued at $15-30 (which means I don't even know what you will be winning) and a grand prize drawing at Jacquelynne Steves' blog, worth $100.00. So check out all the blogs to enter including Jacquelynne's, everyday, to increase your chances.



Also I have an October Quilty Box to give away!! I ended up with an extra box, and when I asked Tabitha if it was okay to offer it as a prize she said yes and offered a coupon code upstairs5.
 You can use the code to save $5.00 off your first box if you check out QuiltyBox.com and like what you see. Good till December 19th.



(Sorry about the poor picture, I had taped up the box for mailing before I realized it wasn't in focus)

Now, how to run the prize draw... I thought about asking, how you follow me, but truthfully I have more Instagram followers than blog follower. If you want to follow me, please do I would love that, but I am not going to make that a requirement!! And forget about Facebook, I do have an account, and I think when I post to Instagram it goes to my wall or time line or something, and I know lots of people love it, but between Blogging, Instagram and Flickr  I'm maxed out, I need sewing time too!! lol..... so just look around my blog and leave a comment, letting me know what's your favorite part of Christmas , and you're in the draw for the 2 prizes on my blog. 2 prizes 2 winners! Good Luck everyone!! And thank you for dropping by!!! (P.S) if you do follow me on any of the social medias add another comment telling me how, and you just doubled your chances!! And thanks!!

Please note if you are a none reply entry, another person will be chosen! 

*I usually send a reply to everyone who stops by and leaves a comment, but depending on how many comments are left during the Hop I may not be able to get to everyone. So please don't be insulted if you do not receive a reply during the Holdiay Hullabaloo! Good luck everyone!! 


201 comments:

  1. I love that tutorial. I need to get some of that chalkboard fabric. You did a terrific job on that piece. My favorite part of Christmas is spending time with my family.

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  2. Well Sandy, it is late and perhaps that is why I read the beginning of the post saying you are a wife (28yrs) and then saying you had three grown kids. I thought....how could a woman who is 28 years old have three grown kids? Yep...I"m a goof sometimes.

    I must say you write a darn fine tutorial...excellent job!!! Love the chalk roll up too...kids love those.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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    1. Hi Kelly, too funny! you will have to add 20 years to that first number to get my real age, lol! So something I would do to!! Have a great weekend and good luck with the draw!!

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  3. I follow by e-mail...and I'm tickled I do.

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  4. Great tutorial! I will give it a try! My favorite part of Christmas is getting together with family. Thanks for the chance to win

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  5. Love the chalk roll up! My nephew is three years and I'm sure he'd love it as well. I've never sewn with the blackboard fabric but when I do I'll remember all your great tips, lol. My favorite part of Christmas and the holidays is getting together with family and friends. Just last week my friends and I got together for a "Friend's Dinner". There was 25 of us, all dressed up, fancy table, the works! That's what I enjoy. Thanks for your giveaway and a chance to win.

    missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. Found you through this hop and glad I did. New follower via email. Thank you for your giveaway!

    missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. I think my favourite part of Christmas is family get-togethers, and chocolate.

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  8. Such an adorable project! I've never even heard of chalkboard fabric. Need to try this. My favorite part of Christmas are the decorations and lights.

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  9. I also follow you via bloglovin! And my favorite thing about the winter holidays are the decorations... I just get joy seeing people decorate and go all out.
    I hope I win, the minimalista fabric, and sidekick ruler are both on my want list, and the rock candy pattern, and is that aurifil thread? I'd like to give that a test run too!

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  10. The pre Christmas family bake day is my favorite part. We get together and spend the day laughing, cooking, eating and laughing some more.

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  11. Love the chalk roll up!!! Favorite time of Christmas is spending time with family. Thanks

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  12. My favorite part of Christmas is driving around looking at all the lights and decorations.

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  13. This is such a great little project - giving handmade gifts is what I enjoy

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  14. I love the idea of having this as a table runner, thanks so much for a brilliant tutorial using chalkboard fabric. I love your chalkboard roll too.
    My favourite part of Christmas is going to the beach for a swim!

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  15. Sandy I love when my adult children find time to visit during the hectic holidays and their off the wall schedules.

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  16. I love the atmosphere... Flickering candles, yummy smells, christmas music... Love, love, love Christmas!

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  17. Cute project! I haven't used this cloth yet, but it's on my list of things to do. I love the lights and the music, it makes such a peaceful setting... when the kids are asleep ;) Thanks for the fun giveaways.

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  18. I just found your site thru this hop, and am now following you via blogger.

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  19. I just found you through this hop but I will be adding you to my list. I love the little chalk kit. I have three small grand children that would love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. What a great tutorial and how cute! I have never worked with the chalkboard fabric but it looks like fun!

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  21. I am following you with Blog Lovin, great site!

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  22. Great tut ! Thanks for sharing. I had not heard about this fabric until now.

    Thanks for a chance at your give away

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  23. Like many people my favorite part of Christmas is spending time with family. I also love giving homemade gifts.

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  24. Very clever. Great tutorial. Looking forward to Christmas dinner at my daughter's house.

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  25. My favorite part of Christmas is getting together with family for a few days. And the food, of course.

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  26. Thanks for the great tutorial - my great nephews & nieces would love this. My favorite part of Christmas in getting together with family. Thanks for the giveaway too.

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  27. I'm a new follower with Bloglovin'. Thanks.

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  28. My favorite part of the holiday season is making gifts and watching the recipients open them! Thank you! The chalkboard projects are great - thanks for the tutorial!

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  29. I follow you also now on Bloglovn'

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  30. Greetings from Cape Breton! This is my first visit to your blog and it's just delightful. Your project for today's post is just genius! Can't wait to try it out!

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    1. Thanks KaHolly!! Fellow Canadian!! My step Father is from the east coast!! Never been yet, but want to soon!!

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  31. I love your tutorial, these will be on my 'to do' list for the upcoming year. We became empty nesters a couple of years ago and have become grandparents too. Our little one will be the perfect age for this by next Christmas...and the best part of Christmas is again experiencing the wonder of it all through the eyes of children.

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  32. I am following your blog through the reader Feedly

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  33. This is my first visit to your blog. My favorite part of Christmas is time with the family. Thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway!

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  34. I am following y our on Instagram :-)

    lampuntomyfeet11

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  35. That's any easy one! My favorite part of Christmas is FAMILY! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  36. I am now following you on Flickr (I didn't even know you could do that until today).

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  37. How smart is that!!!! Super cool..... don't count me in, just dropped by to say hey!!

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  38. My favorite part of Christmas is simply being together as family.

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  39. My favorite part of Christmas is simply being together as family.

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  40. My favorite part of Christmas is looking at all the Christmas lights at night and being together as a family. Where we can all just stay home and relax

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  41. My favorite part is making cookies and fudge with my two grown boys - or listening to them work on fudge together. I love your chalkboard place mat - it's going in the file for future grandchildren!

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  42. Hello. Thank you for the tutorial and giveaway. My favourite part of Christmas in early in the morning when we all gather on the big bed to open stockings together.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  43. My favorite part of Christmas is being with my daughters and grandchildren.

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  44. Thank you for the great tutorial - I can see this under the tree next year for my granddaughters! My favorite part of Christmas is gathering with all of my husband's family on Christmas Eve for dinner and gift exchange - so lovely to get to spend time with his parents, two sisters and their families, as well as his children and mine (when they can make it)!

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  45. Your chalkboard project is awesome, great entertainment for a child, especially when you go out to eat and your waiting on food. My favorite part of Christmas is having all of my family to my home for Christmas Eve Supper... What a great time!!!

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  46. I love these chalkboard mats. They are perfect for the little ones and would make great presents for Christmas. Thank you for the tutorial and the giveaway. My favorite part of Christmas is the Christmas music.

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  47. What a great idea, a perfect take-a long. My favourite part of Christmas is the excitement on my kid's faces and the music of the season =)
    Thank you for the chance.

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  48. Your Tutorial Is Wonderful. I Didn't Know About Chalkboard Fabric. Thank You. My Favorite Part Of Christmas Is Visiting With Family And Friends.

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  49. I came , I snooped, I enjoyed and now I follow through Bloglovin' ;)

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  50. I love your chalkboard placemat! Such an original idea! Where do you get chalkboard fabric? I really want to make this! I am following you now by e-mail. I sense big things coming from you. Merry Christmas!

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    1. I'm in Canada, and purchased it at Len's Mill Store. Thank you so much, you're so sweet!

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    2. Just checked Joann's Fabric in the US, looks like they sell it, but are out of stock.

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  51. That is so cool! Thanks for the lovely tutorial.

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  52. This is a great tutorial! thanks for sharing it!

    Fvorite part of Christmas is watching my husbnad open his gifts, run his train sets and watch A Christmas Story!

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  53. Who knew there was Chalkboard fabric? Certainly not this Ranny! Thanks for sharing and I love your ideas!

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    1. Congratualtions!! Your name came up for the Quilty Box!! Please email me your mailing info as soon as possible so I can get that in the mail for you! Hopefully you will see it before Christmas!!

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  54. My favorite part of Christmas is trying to find that perfect gift for my husband who never asks for anything and is always surprised that I find the perfect things that fit his needs or wants!

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  55. I love being together with our ever growing family. Great post, I think the grandkids would like this.

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  56. I am a new follower via bloglovin.

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  57. My favorite part of Christmas is picking a name off the charity tree and buying gifts for a child that won't get any. I always try and find one that wants a bicycle because if they are dreaming that big they must really, really want one and I can just imagine how happy they will be on Christmas and that makes me happy.

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    1. Love that!! We do a Christmas tree at our Church too!! It is the best!! Good luck!! Thanks for dropping by and for joining me on Bloglovin!!

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  58. I am now a new follower via Bloglovin. Glad I found you thru the hop.

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  59. My favorite part of Christmas is the music!

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  60. What, there is such a thing as chalkboard fabric! Get out of town how cool is that!! I love the lights, and the family, and the look on little ones faces and the sheer innocents, ya know!!

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  61. Thanks for the inspirational project and tutorial. I do have some chalk board cloth in my sash that I need to turn into something and this would be perfect.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

    PS - Please don't enter me in your giveaway. I'm just popping by to say hi!

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  62. Love your chalkboard placemat!! What a neat idea!! Thanks for the Tutorial!! :)

    Perused your blog a bit...headin back into it in a minute too!! Lotsa grrrrreat projects! You are soooo talented!!

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  63. Just signed up t Follow thru Bloglovin too!! Thanks! :)

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  64. Great tutorial!!! I made a little chalkboard wallhanging for my granddaughter last year - sure wish I had seen your tutorial first so I could have added the section for chalk! Thanks for sharing with us for this hop!!!

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  65. Super cute! I just found out my Joann Fabrics carries the chalkboard fabric ! Yeah!
    Thanks for the great tut and the chance to win!

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  66. What a great project for the grandkids!

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  67. My favorite part of Christmas is getting together with all the relatives that I otherwise haven't gotten to see during the past year. It's great to catch up on each other and see how all the children have grown and changed since the last visit. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  68. I follow by email. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  69. I know what you mean about being maxed out on social media. they ought to put a moratorium on new ones! My favorite part of Christmas I trimming the tree - fire crackling & Christmas music playing - can't beat it!

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  70. My favorite part is spending time with the family! Thanks for the tutorial and giveaway!

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  71. i must say this is the cutest and neatest project i have seen in a long time. thanks for sharing

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  72. I am a new follower via bloglovin :)

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  73. I love your chalk board mats, thanks for the tutorial. I have some great nieces and great nephews that would love this for Christmas.

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  74. wonderful give a ways. Thank you
    I am a new follower via email

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  75. HAPPY TO FOLLOW YOU ON BLOG LOGIN'!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  76. HI,WHAT A NEAT TUTORIAL!
    THANKS FOR YOUR GIVEAWAY TOO!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  77. The quiet time - when family gets to talk. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  78. My favorite of Christmas is being with my family. Our kids live in different states so we usually get together with some of them just before Christmas. I love your tutorial on the chalk mats. My grandchildren will love something like that.

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  79. Your chalkboard place mat is a terrific idea! Thanks for sharing the how-to.

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  80. Celebrating the Birth of Baby Jesus at midnight mass is my favourite part of Christmas. Love your place mat project; an excellent idea for young ones to have on trips or in a restaurant. Thanks for a chance to win. Happy Quilting:) Merry Christmas.Email: smivany@gmail.com

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    1. I love going to church Christmas eve too!! Very special!

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  81. Those would make such wonderful gifts for children and such a great way to keep them occupied.

    Family traditions are always my favorite part of the holidays.

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  82. Great project! My favorite part of Christmas is getting to drive around town and look at all the lights. It's one of the things we did as a family when I was little. The evening always seemed so magical, and I remember wishing that folks would leave their lights up forever. We lived in Albuquerque for a while and they put out candles in paper bags (luminaria) so now I love those too. When they're lined up down sidwalks, across walls and rooftops, it's a sight to behold.

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    1. I bet the luminaries are lovely! I would love that too! Thanks for dropping by! Good luck!

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  83. Thanks for the tutorial. You have some clever ideas for using the chalkboard fabric. My favorite part of the Christmas holiday is spending time with family and friends, and eating the yummy treats of the season!

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  84. that is an awesome idea and great tutorial. thanks for sharing.

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  85. I love different things to do with table runners, great with kids too! I love Christmas time taking my grandchildren to see lights and their excitement makes me so happy! Love your giveaway have to check it out! Thank you!

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  86. I am a new follower on bloglovin! Looks like we will both working on projects for Madam Samm's blog hop in January!

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    1. Awesome!! Yes I am busy getting some projects done, not an original pattern, but still fun!!

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  87. I love the smells of the holiday, from Christmas cookies baking (and eating) to the foods, tree, snow, winter air, and hand-made pajamas right out of the dryer.

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    1. There is nothing better than pjs right out of the dryer in the fall and winter!!! Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

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  88. Love the smell of the tree. There is no smell that compares to fresh pine. I love your chalk board project and I looked aroung a bit and was happy to see you did the modern trees QAL. I did too! Wasn't that fun?

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    1. Thanks Charlotte!! Yes the Modern Trees QAL was fantastic! My second QAL with ChristaQuilts!!

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  89. Congratulations. You did a great job as a first time contributor. Your project is really cute and looks like great fun for kids. My favorite part of Christmas is family. Can't wait for our daughter to come home.

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    1. Thanks you so much Kris!! I was a bit nervous, had the post done for a week in draft, lol. Kept checking it and reading and rereading and tweeking. So I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I know the feeling, can't wait to have our son home for 3 week school Christmas break.

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  90. What a wonderful tutorial. I will have to make those as I am short of 'little' gifts for special friends and they would be wonderful for the grandchildren. My favourite thing at Christmas is to have extended family with me. This year we have 36 staying for 3 nights. A great family time with lots of catch up and laughter I am sure

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  91. What a clever idea. A portable blackboard. That would keep the kids entertained! I love the decorating part of Christmas. It is such fun. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  92. My favorite part of the Christmas season is the lighting the candles on the 4 Sundays during the Advent Season at church.

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  93. What I love about Christmas is the beauty. The lights are enchanting, people clean up and decorate nicely (usually) and it's fun.

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  94. Cute project--thanks so much! My favorite thing during the holidays is the food!

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  95. My favorite part of the holidays is having all my family together. Great idea for a chalkboard buffet table runner. Sometimes when you bring something to a buffet you would like to give some information to people about what you have brought especially for those that might have sensitivities to certain foods. Your chaklboard table runner would be great to have on the table so you could write that type of information about your food item right next to it.

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  96. I love your tutorial, it would make a cute gift. I don't have a favorite part of the holidays, it's a sad time for me as my hubby passed away 2 years ago on Dec. 23. So I work a lot and sew and knit. Thanks for the giveaway.

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    1. I am so sorry for you loss. I can only image how hard it is for you. Grieving is such a personal thing and everyone handles it differently and in their own time frame. Just remember how much he loved you, and live to honor that memory. He would want you to be happy!

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  97. Wow! I can't believe you have 2 giveaways & one of them is a QuiltyBox! TY for the discount code!

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  98. i love your projects! my faborite part of christmas is giving. i have quilted for over forty years. all my quilts are hand pieced and hand quilted and donated. this time of year, my church gives food baskets to the needy and i make sure i add a lap quilt to each basket. i love paying it forward. my problem is money. i receive less than four hundred dollars monthly for disability so buying fabric is not an option. a few quilters have given me fabric so i can keep donating. they know who they are and i cannot thank them enough for their kindness and generousity. babscorbitt@gmail.com

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    1. Thanks for sharing your story with me! My mother-in-law is involved with a group here in Canada called Sew on Fire Ministry, people donate yarn and fabric and then other people and ladies groups use it to make anything they want and donate it back to the ministry to hand out where needed. I don't know if there is anything like that where you live, it would be a perfect fit for your situation. Good luck with the draw!!

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  99. i follow you via bloglovin babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  100. The chalkboard mat is genious! Very nice blog ypu have!

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  101. Wow, awesome chalkboard mat, I never even knew they made chalkboard fabric, thanks.

    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  102. I am following you on bloglovin, thanks for the chance.

    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  103. I love to bake so that's my favorite thing about the Holidays. I love the way it makes the house smell. All those different smells are intoxicating. I give most of them to family and friends. Love the chalkboard mat. It's so clever. Thanks for the code and giveaway. katztoo1 at frontier dot com.

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  104. The things you learn from blogs. I had no idea that there was such a thing as chalkboard fabric. My favorite thing about Christmas is the decorations everywhere.

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  105. I follow your blog by email lisadcox1 at yahoo dot com

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  106. I love the tree! Picking it out, decorating and keeping it out as long as possible. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  107. My favorite part of Christmas is caroling. Thanks for the great tutorial. I'm going to make one for my granddaughter. And thanks for your inspiring blog. I love your recovered office chair! And thanks of course for this awesome giveaway!

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    1. you really did look around!! lol Thank you so much!! It was a fun project and my first tutorial. Good luck with the draws.!

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  108. I'm now following your delightful blog via Bloglovin. I'm looking forward to the Finished Quilts posts!

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  109. Really like the idea of the take along chalkboard. Thanks for tutorial and for the giveaway.

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  110. Thanks for the great tutorial. I just ordered some chalkboard fabric and now I know what to make. I love the songs of Christmas the best, they remind me why we celebrate.

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  111. I'm a new follower via email. Thanks for the heads up about the quilting box. I will have to check that out. Thanks also for the giveaway.

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  112. I love trying to come up with a perfect gift for close family members. My granddaughter would love this chalkboard. Merry Christmas. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  113. I follow you on bloglovin. Merry Christmas. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  114. I like when Christmas carols start playing on the 1st. We also have a custom of lighting crackers on the 1st but that is only in areas where Christians live. Nice feeling.

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  115. I love your chalkboard mats - I've never seen blackboard fabric before!!
    I love having all my family home for Christmas!

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  116. Interesting project. Thanks. From northern Iowa . . .

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  117. Great project. Thanks so much for sharing! I love the time spent with loved ones and to light candles in the evenings , and cookies baking and eating, lol!

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  118. I am a follower through bloglovin'

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  119. Love the placemat. Great tut. . Thanks so much for sharing.

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  120. My favorite part of Christmas is the Love and Excitement it brings.

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  121. My favorite part of Christmas is time to spend with family.

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  122. I follow you on Bloglovin. elsiesgeekery(at)zoho(dot)com

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  123. I love Christmas songs, I know all the words and sing them loud...badly but loud!!!! Thanks for the chance

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  124. My favorite part of Christmas is lunch/dinner at my Mom's. Just immediate family and my mom's good cooking. We have a new baby this year so that will be lots of added fun also!

    (and I have got to find some of that chalkboard fabric! thats great!)

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  125. Family, Friends, Fun, Good Cheer, Wonderful treats, Presents (that I give others).

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  126. I'm pretty sure I follow you via bloglovin'

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  127. I get excited when the carols start to play. Of course, by Christmas, I am ready to put them away for next year.

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  128. Being with family and watching the kids open presents are my favorite things. Thanks for the chance! Nice tutorial too. dragonfly9716(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  129. I love the chalkboard fabric - never heard of it before. Clever project. Thanks for sharing.

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  130. what a grand idea ... a table runner for my entry table that I can leave reminders on before I go out the door without my list and things I should remember. aging needs some assistance!

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  131. Great tutorial on the chalkboard fabric. This is the first one I like so it's going on my to do list. Love your note on the casserole carrier. It looks like the notes all over my recipes...."make a little bigger.

    Best part of Christmas has changed as our family gets older but STOCKINGS are always the best. It's just fun to tuck personal, unexpected gifts in them.

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  132. My fav. thing about Christmas is the giving. No really, I'm of the age that enjoys surprising folks and giving an I'm so proud of my family who readlily agreed to give up thier gifts from me this year to donate the money to 2 little grandsons of my BFF who lost their Dad two days before Halloween this year and agreed to send the money spent on DH and me to the family also. I'm a proud Mom and Grammy.

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  133. Love the portable chalkboard, awesome idea.
    I love giving things to others for christmas. I usually make presents, so they feel extra special.

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  134. What a neat idea. I just hope that with a little more experience I can make something that looks so good. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  135. Hello I decided to follow you on BlogLovin!

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  136. The best part of Christmas is spending time with my family!

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  137. Nice job on the tutorial! I would love to try the sidekick ruler. I grew up in Acton and went to school in Waterloo, not too far from you.

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    1. I grew up in Cambridge, now live in the Center Wellington area! Very close indeed!! Good luck!

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  138. I forgot to say that I love decorating and having pretty things out at Christmas. I follow you in my RSS reader...and maybe in other places too, I have duplicate copies because it depends whether im on my tablet or the desktop.

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  139. My favorite part of Christmas is my kiddos. They make everything so enjoyable.

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  140. Love your tutorial. Very cute. New Bloglovin follower. Thanks for the label link, I will be checking it out.

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  141. What a great project! I love it. My favorite part of Christmas is getting together with family and friends...to me, that is the heart of the holiday. Merry Christmas!

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  142. Loved checking out your blog! I did enjoy your tutorial...may have to make one for the GRANDS!! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  143. That is so cute and such a great idea! This year my daughter moved to the same city to be near us, so it will be a special Christmas with all my kids in the same area!

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  144. I actually do not like the commercialization of Christmas, I do like the season though. I like the lights, the hope of snow, no more yard work (sew, sew, sew). And Jesus, the reason for the season and His saving grace. PS, feel the same way about social media, it is so time consuming. Also love the chalk board idea. I knew they made chalkboard paint but hadn't heard of the fabric until now. Pretty neat I think. Thanks!

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  145. Thanks for a new way to make these - and my favorite. I just love this season - everyone seems to be kinder, gentler - the way it should be.

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  146. Christmas was my mother's favorite time of year, and so I think about her a lot during December. Hopefully I've created a tradition with our Christmas festivities so my own kids will hold it dear to their hearts, too! Your tutorial was great!

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  147. I'm a new follower on Bloglovin' - nice to meet you. I need to figure out how to use Instagram. Sometimes there is just too much technology for my old brain to handle....

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  148. Top notch tutorial!!! I follow you and your blog via Bloglovin' - thanks!!

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  149. The fabric chalkboard is such a cute idea! I know many kids who would love to get this is a gift. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  150. What great ideas. As soon as I saw your Chalkboard tablerunner I though it would be a great placemat for small children while waiting to eat or doing art projects.

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  151. I am a new follower. Glad to have found your blog.

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  152. My favorite time of Christmas is spending time with family.

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    1. Congratulations, Teresa!! Your number came up for the mystery prize!! Can you please send me your mailing info and I will forward it to Jacquelynne!! Have a fantastic weekend!

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  153. love your chalkboard mat! this is such a neat idea!

    Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  154. my favorite part of christmas is bittersweet. it is the memories of all the holidays i was blessed to share with my daughter before she passed away in my arms from a blood clot. babscorbitt@gmail.com

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    1. I can only imagine how you must feel, its good that you can still remember the happy memories too though. Everyone grieves so differently, I pray that you have great family and friends around you that can be a shoulder to lean on and cry on when you need it. Remembering her and living your life to the fullest in her memory will honor her.

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  155. My favorite time of Christmas is spending time with the family and reminiscing.

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  156. Love the chalkboard mat!! My nieces and nephews would love it!

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  157. I am a follower by Bloglovin. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  158. My favorite part of the Christmas season is decorating the tree. Every ornament has a story or a memory attached.

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  159. What a great project for kids (one of my friends wants to make these for her grandchildren, so I'm sending her the link). My favorite part of Christmas is decorating the house and tree. Thanks for the sweet giveaway :)

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  160. Wow, what an interesting idea, and the perfect thing to keep the kids entertained while they are waiting for Christmas dinner!

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  161. I think this chalkboard map is a really nice idea - great for gifts or for yourself!

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  162. My favourite part of Christmas is making ornaments, baking cookies. Setting the atmosphere. :o)
    pippirose59@gmail.com

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  163. I have never heard of chalkboard fabric but think the mat is a terrific idea. Thank you for the tutorial, very easy to follow. My favourite part of Christmas is the decorations.

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  164. So far this year my favorite part of Christmas activities has been decorating (and eating of course) cut-out cookies with my toddler

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  165. Sandy:
    This is my third reply to your 2nd Email, I want to make sure you know I received that one. The first didn't even land in my spam which means it will somehow go to another email and I will find it in a few weeks...odd! I sent you my info, please let me know you received it!

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