Thursday, 30 June 2011

500th post Giveaway

I know I probably said the same thing at 200 posts, but 500 posts – that’s quite an achievement and needs to be celebrated with a giveaway (I’m sure you saw that one coming, didn’t you).

The prize is
- my “Clara & Fredrikke, The Terrible Twos” pillow cover fitting a 20”*20” pillow form (form not included; you can see more pictures of the pillow here),- these fabrics (totalling approx 1 yard),
- and one of my pdf-patterns (English or Norwegian) of your choice.
One winner takes it all.


If you would like to provide a good home for Clara and Fredrikke and wouldn’t mind more fabric and patterns, please
- leave a comment to this post for one entry
- and a second comment if you are a follower to this blog for another entry.

If you’re a No-reply blogger, make sure you leave your email address in your comment so I have a way of contacting you.

I’ll leave the giveaway open over our summer holidays. We’ll have lots of family visiting during July (both my parents and sister/best friend & family; I’m really, really happy about that and am already planning dinners and outings) so I (or rather Random.org) will draw the winner when they have all left me here alone and sad on the evening of July 24th.


Thank you so much for reading my blog, leaving lovely and supportive comments and making this blogging experience interesting and challenging! It has been stretching my creativity, technique, photo skills and English vocabulary (and grammar; ouch!), and I have become much more aware of my own creative process by documenting it. Most of all I enjoy the social aspect of blogging; making friends all over the world; some quilters, some not, but all lovely creative people who I like to visit in their corners of the www. Thank you for having me over and not minding the trail of thread snippets and sugar free snack wrappings I’m leaving behind. You are great friends indeed!

Good luck to you all!

Due to the recent events in my country the winner of the giveaway will be drawn later this week. I hope you do understand

Sorry; the giveaway is now closed.

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  1. Rene'30 June 2011 at 07:41

    Congratulations Nina Lise on your 500th post!!!! I am so happy to have discovered your blog and love your creativity, inspiration, spirit, grace and sense of humor! Enjoy the summer holidays with your family! How wonderful you will receive visits from them all. I am meeting my sister/best friend next week at a quilt retreat, and I am super excited!

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  2. Rene'30 June 2011 at 07:44

    I'm also a faithful follower...congratulations again my friend!

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  3. Kathy MacKie30 June 2011 at 09:30

    I am a follower! Thanks for the giveaway

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  4. Kathy MacKie30 June 2011 at 09:32

    Wow -congrat's on the 500th post! I can't wait to get to 100. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  5. Sherry30 June 2011 at 10:50

    Congratulations Nina Lise on 500 blog posts - and on a lovely, always welcoming blog too. On the subject of your English vocabulary and grammar it's probably better than mine! LOL

    I love your funky characters on your pillow cover and thanks for the chance of winning!

    Have a lovely Summer with your family and friends x

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  6. contented caroline30 June 2011 at 11:42

    500 is quite an achievement, many congratulations Mrs Moen. What a lovely giveaway, Clara and Fredrikke would look lovely in my country cottage, especially sitting atop my bed. Equally lovely would be to play with those fabrics, a quilt with blue in is a classic quilt. Thank you.

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  7. contented caroline30 June 2011 at 11:43

    Here again with my second entry for being an ardent follower - and about to post you off some boobs.

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  8. Sølvis blog30 June 2011 at 12:29

    Gratulerer med jubileet. Klart jeg vil være med, fuglene dine er jo bare å kule

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  9. Sølvis blog30 June 2011 at 12:30

    Er følger også , så da blir det vel to lodd tilsammen

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  10. Nancy30 June 2011 at 12:30

    500 posts really does deserve a celebration! Wow. I love the pillow and would love to give them a home. Have tons of fun with your family visitors. Sounds like a wonderful time.

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  11. Suzee30 June 2011 at 13:14

    Love the pillow and congrats to your posts!

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  12. Suzee30 June 2011 at 13:15

    I'm a follower =)

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  13. Anonymous30 June 2011 at 13:39

    Quite the giveaway, your birds are always a favorite and those pink colors - well I could definitely find a home for them in my studio. xox Corrine

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  14. Anonymous30 June 2011 at 13:40

    So glad you will have all the family in for various celebrations. I forgot July is your holiday month, guess their will be no emails from Stavanger from anyone boo hoo. Those colors on that fabric stash are lush. xox Corrine

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  15. Barbara30 June 2011 at 13:57

    I have followed you since the very beginning

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  16. Barbara30 June 2011 at 13:59

    Thank you, Mrs Moen, for this creative space - you are an inspiration to me.

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  17. Lynda Howells30 June 2011 at 14:13

    wow..l found you just in time for this amazing give-away. I am a follower and have also subscribed. I think “Clara & Fredrikke, The Terrible Twos” would fit so well into my Counsellig/art room beautifully. The children and adults alike would fall in love with them l think. Also the choice of colours in the material is gorgeous,I am from London in Uk and l am waving at you nowxx....congrats on your 500th post..quite an achievement. Must count mine on of these days.xglad l found youx lynda

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  18. Lori Richardson30 June 2011 at 14:19

    Sign me up! I love your blog .... what a role model ... my little blog is only at 75 posts!

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  19. Lori Richardson30 June 2011 at 14:21

    Yes, I am a follower. Would love to give the darling pillow a good home.

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  20. stitchinpenny30 June 2011 at 14:33

    I love your pillow.

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  21. Raedell30 June 2011 at 15:00

    Love the pillow and would love to own it. I love your funky, creative spirit and always admire the work.

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  22. raedell30 June 2011 at 15:01

    I am a follower of your blog and have been for some time.

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  23. marilyn30 June 2011 at 15:04

    I would be delighted to have the 'terrible twos' here at my house. Congratulations on 500 posts!!

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  24. Lynda30 June 2011 at 15:19

    Wow! 500 posts! That's really quite an accomplishment. I've enjoyed reading your blog and seeing what you will come up with next. Love Clara and Frederikke and would really love having them in my home.

    Have a fantastic time with your loved ones. I enjoy the "planning for" of company, the company itself, and dread how quiet it is when they all leave. Enjoy them!!

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  25. Lynda30 June 2011 at 15:23

    I am a happy follower. Originally I started following because my maiden name is "Moen". I continue to follow because your blog is so much fun, so interesting, so creative and really makes me think sometimes. Love it all! Looking forward to 500 more!

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  26. Gill30 June 2011 at 15:42

    Congratulations Nina Lise - 500 posts! WOW !!
    Your birds have always been a favourite of mine!

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  27. Deborah30 June 2011 at 15:43

    Wow, 500 posts! I'd love to be a winner.

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  28. Gill30 June 2011 at 15:43

    I'm a follower!

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  29. Deborah30 June 2011 at 15:44

    I'm a follower and you're a great inspiration!

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  30. hueisei30 June 2011 at 15:57

    Congratulation!!!
    Thanks for the giveaway chance...
    Lovely pillow, I will give them a nice home :D

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  31. hueisei30 June 2011 at 15:58

    I am following your blog too..
    Thanks...

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  32. Rosa30 June 2011 at 16:13

    Congratulations on 500 post-bloganniversary and more to come.

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  33. Rosa30 June 2011 at 16:15

    Thanks for the chance,and yes I`m a follower.I love your creativity.

    Have very fun days with your family and enjoy.

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  34. Needled Mom30 June 2011 at 16:58

    Congratulations on your 500 posts. Your blog is always full of fun thoughts and projects.

    It sounds like you are going to have some great family fun ahead. Enjoy it.

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  35. Needled Mom30 June 2011 at 16:59

    I am a follower and have loved your birds!

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  36. gatheredthreads30 June 2011 at 17:36

    Congratulations, and what sweet birds :)

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  37. gatheredthreads30 June 2011 at 17:36

    I am a follower!

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  38. Julie in WA30 June 2011 at 17:53

    Woot Woot on 500 wonderfully inspiring posts! I will keep visiting the next 500 as I need all the inspiration I can get!

    Julie in WA
    prjule at gmail dot com

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  39. Julie in WA30 June 2011 at 17:55

    Yep, I am a follower!

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  40. Grethe30 June 2011 at 19:19

    Gratulerer, tenk halveis til 1000;det er en bragd.

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  41. Grethe30 June 2011 at 19:21

    Og ja,jeg følger deg jo!
    Great,2 lodd altså:-)

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  42. Flowermouse Design ❀ Lone30 June 2011 at 19:45

    Åh, er det mulig. Å vinne den puten ville være helt fantastisk. Jeg elsker det mønsteret - og kan slett ikke sy!! Please please let me win!!!!!!!

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  43. Flowermouse Design ❀ Lone30 June 2011 at 19:46

    Og jeg er follower og er kjempe glad for det. Din blogg er så hyggelig og interessant!!

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  44. Dolores30 June 2011 at 19:52

    I am most definitely a follower of your blog. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  45. Dolores30 June 2011 at 19:59

    Clara and Fredrikke would be most welcome in my home. I think they are so cute.
    Congratulations on your 500th post.

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  46. Terri30 June 2011 at 21:25

    Really after so many posts, Nina, we should all be giving you something. So much inspiration and so much entertainment you have given us. Thank you! and Congratulations!

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  47. Julie30 June 2011 at 21:45

    Congratulations on your 500 posts Nina. You have tempted me with your lovely cushion cover and that gorgeous blue fabric, I can never resist blue! Here's to the next 500 posts and I hope you have a great summer with your family and don't be sad, they'll leave you with happy memories and lots of inspiration.

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  48. Julie30 June 2011 at 21:46

    It's me again! I'm a follower too and enjoy your entertaining and informative blog. Happy summer!

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  49. Lis Harwood30 June 2011 at 22:23

    Congratulations. Have a wonderful time with your family, it will be such a special time. Thank you for the gorgeous giveaway, love that cushion.

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  50. Lis Harwood30 June 2011 at 22:23

    I'm a follower too :)

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  51. Pat V.30 June 2011 at 22:31

    This pillow is just too cute, and who wouldn't want to win one of your patterns? So glad you have reached 500 posts. I look forward to the next 500!

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  52. Pat V.30 June 2011 at 22:32

    ...and I follow your blog. Enjoy your holidays!

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  53. Li de Liége30 June 2011 at 23:38

    Ainda tenho separado os tecidos para fazer seus pássaros. Um dia de certeza eu faço.
    parabéns pelos 500 post...
    Bom ver que de tão longe falamos a mesma linguagem ,a do patchwork
    liége

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  54. Li de Liége30 June 2011 at 23:39

    Sou sua seguidora.
    liége

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  55. Poppyprint1 July 2011 at 02:00

    No, thank you for sharing so much of your creativity with us! I love your birds, and can imagine a lively conversation between these two! Have a wonderful summer season with your family.

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  56. Sue1 July 2011 at 02:06

    Congratulations on 500 posts. It was Clara and Frederikke who first caught my eye when I began following your blog. I love them to pieces. I hope they can come to live at my house.

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  57. Karen1 July 2011 at 06:36

    I am sure Clara and Fredrikke would love in live in Sydney. Congratulations on 500 posts. Your designs never cease to amaze. I am very much looking forward to your next 500 posts!

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  58. Karen1 July 2011 at 06:39

    I follow your fabulous blog.

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  59. Janet1 July 2011 at 07:40

    Congratulations Nina Lise! Clara and Fredikke are very cute. Thanks for sharing with us your unusual and interesting sewing journey.

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  60. Janet1 July 2011 at 07:40

    I am a follower.

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  61. Anonymous1 July 2011 at 14:16

    Amazing, 500 posts. Looks like I need to go backwards and catch up. thanks
    vamoody(one)(at)verizon(dot)net

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  62. Anonymous1 July 2011 at 14:18

    Oh,and I follow your blog
    Oh, and the chickens would have a great home
    both my son and nephew raise chickens
    thanks
    Marsha
    vamoody(one)(at)verizon(dot)net

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  63. SewCalGal2 July 2011 at 09:07

    I love all your designs, but fell in love with Clara and Frederikk when you first created them. They are so cute.

    Hope it is ok, as I added your giveaway to my page where I share insights on contests & giveaways: http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  64. Yvonne2 July 2011 at 16:47

    I am a follower.

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  65. Yvonne2 July 2011 at 16:49

    Congratulations with your 500ste post. And I have a lovely home for this chicken. Thanks for the give-away.

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  66. Catskill Quilter2 July 2011 at 21:49

    CONGRATS on your 500th post! It IS a big accomplishment!~

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  67. Catskill Quilter2 July 2011 at 21:50

    I am a regular follower!

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  68. Marcia W.5 July 2011 at 00:19

    You've reached a huge milestone - congratulations on your 500th post! The twins will go to a good home regardless of who wins! Thanks for sharing.

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  69. Marcia W.5 July 2011 at 01:54

    Blogger tells me that i already follow your blog!

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  70. Anonymous5 July 2011 at 09:24

    What cheeky chooks, 500th post is a lot of typing and sharing, that's phew..nomenal work!!! I'd love to have your chookies come and perch on my sofa awhile, they can visit with Poppy (galah). He'd love some company and they look cheap enough to feed, cheers! grace at amnet dot net dot au

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  71. Jan6 July 2011 at 20:42

    I've just found your lovely blog and I was scrolling through admiring your great work and your wonderful pictures when I came across this incredible give-away.... how generous you are. There are so many people who would love to give a home to Clara and Fredrikke and I am one of them.... what characters they are. I shall continue to follow you now.

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  72. Connie Kresin Campbell7 July 2011 at 01:34

    Congrats on 500 posts! I just found your blog and am a new follower. Great giveaway!

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  73. Connie Kresin Campbell7 July 2011 at 01:36

    I would love to win Clara and Fredrikke, they are so cute! Congrats on 500 posts.

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  74. Michelle7 July 2011 at 03:48

    Congrats on your 500th post...what an accomplishment. My sister, Rene' (one of your followers) introduced me to quilting almost a year ago, and as she mentioned in a previous post, we will be quilting together this weekend at my first retreat. She also introduced me to the world of blogging, and I have learned so much. Thank you for your generosity and many learning experiences to this novice quilter!!!

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  75. Michelle7 July 2011 at 03:50

    I am a new follower :)

    Michelle

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  76. Quilts And Pieces9 July 2011 at 07:40

    Congrats on 500 posts! That pillow cover is adorable! And did I have fun looking through your patterns! They are so fun! I"ll be back to visit more often!

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  77. Nanbon4413 July 2011 at 22:46

    congratulations on your 500 post, those pillows are just so fun... love them

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  78. Nanbon4413 July 2011 at 22:46

    I am also a follower

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  79. Lynn15 July 2011 at 21:03

    congratulations! love the pillow cover! thanks for the chance to win!

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  80. Lynn15 July 2011 at 21:03

    i'm also a follower-thanks for your creativity!

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  81. robin18 July 2011 at 06:42

    Cute pillow cover! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  82. robin18 July 2011 at 06:42

    I'm a new follower!

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  83. Cary18 July 2011 at 22:24

    Congratulations! 500 is quite an accomplishment. Your pillows are so lovely, and I would love to give them a home in Virginia! :) I'm following...

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  84. Anya19 July 2011 at 00:06

    Congratulations and thanks for the chance!

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  85. Lisa England19 July 2011 at 01:28

    I think 500 posts is amazing. Way to go! I do enjoy winning fabrics and patterns but that pillow is over the TOP! Simply adorable. I think those little Norwegian critters would love it here in Kentucky. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  86. Lee19 July 2011 at 03:44

    500 posts - that is really something to celebrate. thanks for all the good reading! I would love to give these cuties a good home! thanks!

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  87. Lee19 July 2011 at 03:45

    I am a follower!

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  88. Deborah in Atlanta19 July 2011 at 04:10

    Congratulations on your 500th post!!!! I am so happy to have discovered your blog and hope you enjoy the time spent with your family!

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  89. Sallie19 July 2011 at 05:09

    Congratulations on your 500th post! Takk for the giveaway!

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  90. Sallie19 July 2011 at 05:10

    I'm a follower.

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  91. Allison C19 July 2011 at 16:52

    Love those fabrics! Congrats on the 500th!
    alibear167 at gmail

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  92. Allison C19 July 2011 at 16:53

    I am a follower!

    alibear167 at gmail

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  93. Beth20 July 2011 at 09:42

    Congratulations on reaching this milestone! And thanks for the generous giveaway.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  94. corina20 July 2011 at 17:00

    Wow! 500! Congrats! I would give Clara and Fredrikke a loving home!

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  95. corina20 July 2011 at 17:01

    I'm already happily following your blog!

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  96. Marsha20 July 2011 at 17:16

    I would love for Clara and Fredrikke to come stay with me they would even have their on bedroom,until guest would come over then they would have to share! More fabric oh yes!!! already have a quilt pattern picked out.

    Marsha Cassetty
    ivegonequilting.blogspot.com

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  97. Marsha20 July 2011 at 17:17

    I'm a new follower.

    Marsha
    iveqonequilting.blogspot.com

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  98. baukje20 July 2011 at 20:19

    I would LOVE to win your pillow and of course the fabric, but most of all the pillow.
    I promised you to tell about my baking experience with stevia. I baked three times something but I am not really satisfied? There is an aftertaste of something salt, in Dutch that's called 'zoethout', don't know the english word. I will buy the stevia liquid because I read that the aftertaste is not so pregnant.

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  99. Linda E in NM21 July 2011 at 00:06

    I just love Clara and Fredrikke! They're wonderful. Your selection of aqua fabrics is very cool and lovely looking, so I'd like to have them to cool me off in this sticky season.
    Thanks!

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  100. Elle21 July 2011 at 05:00

    Wow- 500 posts is quite an incredible achievement (i think I'm on my 4th, but I'm inspired!). I adore the fabrics you are giving away, and the pillow is adorable! Thanks for being so generous with your time and talent!

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  101. Bev C21 July 2011 at 10:30

    Hello,

    500 posts, that is a lot. Enjoy those Summer holidays, we are in the middle of Winter here in Australia.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  102. Deb22 July 2011 at 18:35

    Yes, 500 is a BIG achievement!! Congratulations! And keep up the great blogging and quilting! Yay for patient husbands with us quilters! I'd love to win your giveaway.

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  103. LisaT23 July 2011 at 14:10

    Thanks for the giveaway. Your pillow form is too cute. The first think I thought of was Heckle and Jeckle :) Crap? I cannot believe that! Fabric is tools for creating works of art! Incidently, I just read of a horrible story of a shooting in Norway. I am so sorry. It was so tragic :(

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  104. LisaT23 July 2011 at 14:11

    I am a brand new follower, thanks!

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  105. arlette24 July 2011 at 05:12

    Congrats for your 500 posts, way to go!!!!!
    I promise I'll give a very good and loving home to Clara & Fredrikke, thank you so much for the chance!

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  106. arlette24 July 2011 at 05:13

    I'm your newest follower, yay!!!

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  107. Kim Reid24 July 2011 at 16:20

    Congratulations on your 500 posts!!
    I'd love to enter your wonderful giveaway :)
    Thanks!
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  108. Quilt Inspiration24 July 2011 at 21:33

    Now we see that it is July 24th and, having just discovered your site recently, your quilts are a moment of cheer in the midst of a rather sad day. We love all of your patterns and would love to make your Flower Bouquet for some special friends and family. If it's not too late, please enter us in this fabulous drawing (and congratulations on 500 posts !) Marina & Daryl Lynn, quiltinspiration at gmail dot com

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  109. Quilt Inspiration24 July 2011 at 21:45

    Oh yes, and we are followers, and love your "Terrible Twos" pillow with the charming funky fowl. Wonderful design.

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  110. The Rogue Quilter24 July 2011 at 22:02

    Just became a follower

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  111. The Rogue Quilter24 July 2011 at 22:05

    I love the pattern and the fabrics are beautiful! I look forward to following your blog. My Heart goes out to Norway and those to any family involved. Take care and LOVE your work!!
    Also i think the fabrics would love a home in Victoria BC

    Miriam

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