Friday, January 21, 2011

In touch with my redneck roots...

Howdy!  Let's face it...we can't outrun our roots, our up-bringing, our heritage.  It's a part of us no matter how far away from home we roam.  Check out my redneck clothesline.


Some has been stitched, some is waiting to be stitched.  It's going to be in the front yard of my hick house, which I have added to "All Around the Town," a vintage BOM by Sue Garmon.  I've adapted one of the last blocks to reflect my Alabama roots, complete with some scrabbly pine trees.  I'm sure Sue is much too fine a person to stoop to such depths of design, so I just had to! 

Many people have asked about this pattern (without my perverse changes and additions, of course).  It was a BOM offered by Quakertown Quilts in Houston, TX a few years ago.  It is still commercially available from their site here in a set for $60.00.  Due to the interest, I've decided to do a give-away of the pattern when I finish with it in February (thanks for the idea, Meredith!).  So stay tuned!


There is still more work to do on this block (like embroider that poor chicken some legs), but I just had to share the progress.  Now, certainly I did not grow up with my undies flappin' and dryin' in the breeze in the front yard of our house and we had indoor plumbing (and no old, broken-down pickup truck on blocks in the front yard), but I have to admit that you do see this from time to time when driving through the lovely state of Alabama.  To be fair, I've seen this sort of thing in every state I've driven through in this country, including Michigan, where I reside now.  Redneck is not just a southern affliction.

I looked up redneck in the dictionary.  Most definitions use words like narrow, reactionary, rural, bigoted, working class, conservative, unsophisticated, prejudiced, white, uneducated and farm laborer.  Jeff Foxworthy certainly elevated (?) rednecks with his "You know you're a redneck if..." jokes (...if you go to a family reunion looking for a date...).  Redneck, more literally, refers to someone repeatedly laboring in the hot sun without proper sunscreen and/or neck coverage.


I've always associated rednecks with a certain swagger, a good-ole-boy (or girl!) with a beer in one hand, chewing on a toothpick, and a Marlboro hanging from the bottom lip.  They are usually good-natured and would give you the undershirt off their back if you needed it.  It is in that spirit that I decided a redneck house needed to be settled right next to one of the other blocks I'm working on...this nice, neat, pious little church.  Ooooo...I bet the tongues will be wagging after Sunday services ("just look at the state of that house" and "well, I never..."), all in good fun with a sense of community and brotherly love, of course.  Just like I heard once, "if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit by me..."


This block still needs a few things and definitely some sheep in the neighboring pastures (and a cross on the steeple!).  Maybe the church needs one of those church signs with a clever saying or name of the upcoming sermon on it (any ideas??).

I am guest posting again on Stash Manicure today, Saturday, January 22.  Check it out!  I did a purge of some of my quilting pattern files and came up with the following five unused patterns.  I'm also including a short stack of new Halverson light chocolate fat quarters, a bottle of Roxanne's Glue Baste (which is what I use instead of pins in my applique...dot-dot-not-a-lot!), and a tube of my favorite Jeanna Kimball straw needles (thanks for turning me on to these, MaryLiz!). 







Leave a comment here at Fabric Therapy or on my Saturday post at Stash Management before 9:00 AM, Monday, January 24 to be entered in the drawing.  These patterns are lovely and you may find them to be just what you needed.  

In stitches,
Teresa   :o)

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  2. I just love these 'people' patterns, how lovely they would be to add to my collection. A collection that I use! I just find them all part of heritage primative art and just love them to death. Who ever wins these wins a true treasure. WIlma - I remember the old outhouse and was born in my greatgrandie's house - she was a mid-wife.

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  3. Hi Therese!
    I come from Samm's blog to know your blog.
    Wonderful work for the block 9 and its senior excelent fabric ....
    And, as it is garbage for a quilter, a jewel for another ...
    I've just one year with this wonderful technique that has caught me.
    Greetings from Tandil, Argentina.

    Hola Teresa!!!!
    Vengo desde el blog de Samm a conocer su blog.
    Maravilloso trabajo para el bloque 9 y excelente su depósto de tela....
    Y como dice lo que es basura para un quilter, joya para otro...
    Llevo apenas un año con esta maravillosa técnica que me ha atrapado.
    Un saludo desde Tandil, Argentina.

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  5. oh that is just so fun seeing your additions to the blocks in the neighborhood, made me lol!
    keep at it , I love that your making it your own , it will bring smiles to your face for years to come
    Kathie

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  6. i just love all that dollie quilt potential!
    as well as your stash wall!

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  7. That fabric is lushous. Count me in. Can I shop at your cave?

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  8. Cracking up at your Stash Manicure post...knowing until recently I had lots of patterns and pages from the 80's too in my "paper stash"...

    I love clotheslines...living in an area with a large Mennonite community you get to see laundry out year round!

    Thanks for a sweet giveaway~

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  9. Really love your quilt! thanks for such a nice giveaway!

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  10. I love sue and sam!!! They are so adorable!!

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  13. You did a great job on this block.. So creative! You really nailed the rural area that has always been home to me, including the out house. My Grandfather never had running water in his house. Of course there was an outhouse, but he didn't even have the moon on the door..just the plain stripped down version. Today I start saving my quilting allowance for "All Around The Town"! Gotta have this one.

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  14. I love the fabrics and patterns you have purged, my goodness you have a well organized amount of "stuff"
    The Redneck quilt is wonderful. I enjoyed your posting on SM and now I am going to sign up for your blog.

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  15. Would love to win. I just love your pic of Weasley. He looks like a beautiful kitty

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  16. would love to be a part of this give away. Here in Arkansas we see clothes out on the line to dry too - one place has a row of jeans and overalls every week - don't see the underwear maybe it is hidden on the other side of the jeans :)
    Do you needle turn all of your applique like I do or is some of the small bits fused?
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  18. How kind to share! THanks for the chance at new, fun ideas.

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  19. Jumping on over from Stash Manicure. :o) These patterns are neat! I, of course, would love the fabric as well... a girl can never have too much! Earth tones are great and I would love to add this to my color pallet. Thanks for the chance!

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  20. Just coming over from Stash Manicure, how did I not find your blog sooner. A question for you if I may, I noticed on your post from Stash that there is a scarecrow pattern in your stash, can you tell me where that is from? what book or company? My sister and I have been looking for that pattern for a while now.
    Thanks and love the picture of your cat in the hoop.

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  23. I am loving all your house blocks, can't wait to see your finished quilt!

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  24. Thank you Teresa for your generousity in sharing your ideas as well as the give away. I love the house blocks - they are so entertaining and real.

    Hugs - Marie

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  25. Enjoyed your post at SM. Really enjoy all you do. Thanks for a chance.

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  26. Loved your post over on Stash Manicure! Which brought me here. Let me just say, you are amazing! Your fabric choices for your All Around Town BOM are wonderful. I love the little stone paver walkways.. fantastic choice!

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  27. Love your post. I thought I had a lot of stuff but you win. I am 68 and am starting to feel the need for speed. There are so many quilts I want to make and so little time. I love Roxanne's glue baste and Jeanna Kimball straw needless use both of them.

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  28. I love Weasley in the hoop! Very cute pic. I use those straw needles also.

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  29. I hear ya sistah! I turned 50 this past December also, and I seem to be doing the same thing!! But still enter me in your drawing, I love the fabric color!! Hugs!!

    Pam

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  30. This was a cute post, and you are so right, one persons trash is anothers treasure...I'd love to be entered in your giveaway.

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  31. I enjoyed your post and I wish I could be as organized as you are.

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  32. The touches you've been adding really make the quilt, I think you should use one of those church bloopers sentences for your sign if you add one. I just can't think of any specifics right now. Sorry!

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  33. Wow, your applique is amazing. I'm currently struggling with a piece I designed myself, but seeing yours has inspired me to get back to it.

    Enjoyed your post at Stash Manicure.

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  34. What a great giveaway. Loved your post at Stash Manicure...awesome organizing.

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  37. Great blog. I loved your post on stash manicure. I am doing a bit of organizing myself but nothing on the scale you have done.

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  38. Thanks for posting and for the giveaway. I wish my basement was a organized as yours!

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  39. Love your block and the patterns, AND your post on Stash Manicure! Your organization is admirable!

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  40. Love the redneck house! How cute. Most impressive is the method you use for organization. If we all could use that system, look at the time we would save when we needed to find something. Please enter me in your giveaway.Love the fabric.
    Sandy
    cha16946san@epix.net

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  41. I love your quilting style, so fun and orginal.
    I also liked your storage ideas, I have the same shelves and that is what I need to do. I don't have as much fabric, but I do have a bit of wool and my daughter might move back, so I need to clean out the spare room again.

    Debbie

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  42. Enjoyed your guest post at Madame Samm's. And your applique is wonderful. I think the church block definitely needs some sheep. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  44. Just found your blog from the link at Sew We Quilt. Thank you for sharing some very good organizing ideas.

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  46. I love the patchwork pals pattern!
    I enjoyed seeing your BOM and I wish I had something like it on the go!!

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  48. I also came over from Stash Manicure. Love the red neck block. I've bookmarked your website so I can watch the progress as you finish your quilt.

    Cindy
    frazzyus@yahoo.com

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  49. thank you for sharing, and when I was little up to high school, we had an outhouse, geesh, those were not the good ole days for me lol
    loved your block, hugggggggs

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  50. I like how you've personalized one of the house blocks. It looks great, I did her Yuletide Joy and changed one of the blocks myself.

    Congratulations on starting the purge, that is on my Spring list to do!

    cheers from New Westminster B.c.

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  51. Thanks for the chance to own some Purge Treasures!

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  53. I remember having an out house! Your house blocks are so cute. Thanks for the giveaway...I love your people patterns.

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  54. He He He He He
    Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
    LOL LOL LOL LOL
    ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL

    You are a hoot Teresa,

    :)

    Cheri

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  55. I was so inspired by your Stash Manicure post that I'm going to go through my files to see what I don't need anymore. Of course I'll be making room incase I'm lucky and win one of your patterns.

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  56. I love that church you're working on... you have way more patience than I do creating things such as that.

    I like the idea of a cross on the steeple. Bell in the steeple? Wreath on the door?

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  57. I hope to be an organized as you some day! I love the light chocolate fabrics especially, and hope you draw my name. I've just purged some old patterns to my little guild to sell in the boutique.
    Glenda in Florida

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  58. What a cute outhouse....grin...The first time I used one was at my Aunt Willie's. I never forgot it or her. We corresponded for years. She passed over years ago, but I still remember.

    Billie

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  59. great post on Stash Manicure and great ideas. Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway.

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  60. I just love that house block - beautiful work! thanks for the giveaway

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  61. I stopped in from Stash Manicure; I always enjoy visiting new-to-me-blogs. I'm loving your around the town quilt with it's humorous bent. I'll be back to see more!

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  62. Oh man, would I love those neutral fat quarters and all the rest too of course! Love your blocks. You are amazing.

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  65. I also very much enjoyed your contribution to the Stash Manicure, and now I have your blog to visit too!

    For about the last three years I have been working to organize my stashes, but there is still a very long way to go with my fabric stash.

    Patricia in TX

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  66. Just love that "outhouse"! Thanks for the opportunity to be in the giveaway.

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  67. I added my own touches to my All Around the Town too. I added a horse to the barn and my schnauzer in her red collar to a corner! It was a wonderful pattern and I loved the blocks - especially the 'whale of doom' hanging over the house!! Thanks for the pictures!

    doni @ Oregon coast

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  68. Thanks for the giveaway. You do really nice appliques.

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  69. Love the additions to the block. Pretty swanky outhouse. Thank you for the give away.
    Janet

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  70. I love yourpost here. What cute houses. I love that you are adding your own touches to them. That is the way to do it. Thank you again for the give away. I love how you are sharing your extras.

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  71. LOVE the rooster with no legs! I laughed and laughed! Hope you get time to do a little stitching soon! Would love the goodies in your giveaway! Thanks!

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  73. I loved seeing your stash wall. I plan to implement some of your organizing ideas. Thanks.

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  74. Love the organization tips. Thanks for sharing!

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  76. Hi Teresa

    Your stash as well as your organization system is amazing. I can't imagine how long it must have taken to get everything together.

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  77. I like your blocks and all the little details. I liked the organization tips. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  78. I think I could live in you stash room...You're so organized and I love it. That stash looks like quilters heaven to me. Thanks for the post on Stash Manicure...I enjoyed it very much.

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  79. Love that fabric on the roofs, looking good!
    disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

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  80. I have 4,5 and 6 year old daughters who would LOVE me to make a "peoples" quilt

    please add me to the draw

    ....and at 45, I remember the first house I lived in with my mother and grandma....and the horrible outdoor loo!!

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  83. These house blocks are awesome! I LOVE the clothesline! THanks for doing a giveaway! Definately enter me in it! Quilted Hugs!

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  84. Thanks for the giveaway. You have a great blog.

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  86. Love your little house. Soooo cute. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  87. We had an outhouse not that long ago, I put in a stained glass window, a garden one could contemplate on surrounded by a fence, and it also had a pipe vent system so there were no smells.
    Love seeing your cat on your goodies, makes me feel better about my own cats on quilts.

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  88. Love this block. There may not have been an outhouse where I grew up in So OR but...there was plenty of clothes including unders on our clothesline!! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  89. Found you from Stash Manicure. Your applique is great. I'm just learning.

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  90. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Stash Manicure.

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  92. Love all your house blocks! I just had to let you know!

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  93. Hi Teresa, this is Pat w/Fibro. I left a commement at Stash Manicure. I have been wanting to start a quilt with houses on it so I am going back and more slowly read this days blog again. Thank you and the many other willing to help teach us new things about quilting.

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  94. Oh how I can relate to the purging. I've been trying to do some of that myself. The things we keep!! I have enough recipes to cook for the next 300 years, and yet I make the same things over and over or go online when I need something new. Thanks for showing me I'm not alone.

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  95. What fun. I wish I could organize like you. I can never find what I want that quickly. I have that Sue Garmin pattern and it is on my list of must makes.

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  96. I recently moved and also had to go through my patterns, magazines and stuff. It was scary, I've been collecting since the 70's. But it was great to pass stuff on to others and reacquaint myself with my own stash. Sometimes it felt like Christmas. Thanks for sharing your story.

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  97. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win your lovely give-away. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
    :) Your organizing skills are awesome!

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  98. I read your contribution on Stash Management. I think you and I must be related by the organizing gene! I've not quilted as long as you, and when I started eight years ago, the computer was available. I store all sorts of pictures of quilts, patterns, quilts without patterns, tips, gifts, etc. on my computer.

    I still have huge binders of tear-outs from magazines. My dream would be to scan them all and be done with paper, but the amount of time that takes is daunting. And I'd rather quilt than scan!

    Thanks for offering some really cute patterns. It would be fun to have them.

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  99. Winning something from you would be a treat!
    I like your ideas for glue dotting the applique.
    Thanks.

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  100. That was a great post on Stash Manicure. Loved the idea that looking through old patterns etc is like shopping without spending a cent!I would need to live to be 200 years old at least to make all those ideas I have in my folders. Thanks for offering that giveaway.

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  103. Hi Teresa,
    This is my first visit to your blog, since I found you on Stash Manicure. I'm very impressed by your blog and your applique.
    It would be great to be chosen for the giveaway!
    Corinne in CA
    aka LadyJudith at aol

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  104. You have such clever ideas - thanks for sharing!

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  106. Love this quilt - it is filled with personality!

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  109. Good Golly,Miss Molly!! What a wonderful give-away!! I found you at Stash Manacure, and what a treasure I found. Love your Hillbilly quilt blocks and am eagerly awating on February for another chanch to win some of your cast-offs. Thanks.

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  110. I enjoyed your post here and on Stash Manicure very much. Great giveaway too!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  111. This quilt blog thing is new to me and it has open a whole wealth of new information and ideas. Thank you for sharing your organizing tips...I have a few more things to learn. I would love to take you give aways off your hands. Keep sharing and thanks.

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  113. Terese, you have a great blog! I have enjoyed my visit and have been very insptired!Keep up the fabric therapy, it does us all good! (lol) Blessings, Cathy vJ

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  114. I love vintage patterns. Thanks for the chance at winning your giveaway.

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  115. Hola, Teresa!
    Adoro sus post en Stash Manicure!
    Admiro su "escondite" y su magnífica organización, así como cada dato que nos ha compartido! Gracias por eso!
    Su "scrap" realmente serán "joyas" para cualquier quilter, especialmente para las novatas como yo, que sólo hace un año y medio que comencé este hermoso camino!
    Gracias por el sorteo! Suerte para todas!
    Un abrazo para Ud.!
    GOOGLE TRADUCTOR: "Hi, Teresa!
    I love his post in Manicure Stash!
    I admire your "hiding" and its superb organization and every data that we have shared! Thanks for that!
    Your "scrap" really are "jewels" for any quilter, especially for novices like me, who only a year and half ago I started this beautiful road!
    Thanks for the contest! Luckily for all!
    A hug for you!"

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  116. Your blocks are adorable! I was just reading over at Stash Manicure too! Thanks for a nice giveaway!

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  118. I'm very inspired by your neighborhood blocks, and I love the personalization you give them. What a treasure of ideas and experience! As a new quilter, I think I'm ready to try my hand at applique, and would love to have your unused patterns to start with!

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  119. I'm really enjoying your version of all around the town. So delightful!!

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  120. I love the patchwork pals pattern. I vaguely recall seeing a quilt using patchwork pals (or something similar) on a quilt in Gwen Marston's book, Liberated Quilting. I came over from Stash Manicure----wow, you have quite a stash!!! I don't have a blog so I'll submit my email....just in case :) brendatexan@hotmail.com
    Enjoyed your organization tales!

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  121. I like watching your neighborhood grow. And I would love winning your give-away.

    --C.B.

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  122. Hi. Found you from Stash Manicure. Thank you for this giveaway. I would love a chance to win.

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  123. I have 1 minute to leave you a comment! You are my hero I too love containers and office supply stuff for storage. My motto if it doesn't fit in a container who needs it!!

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  124. I love the Quakertown quilt blocks. I can hardly believe the needleturned bras! Tiny pieces! good on you. THanks for the inspiration....

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