November 9, 2012

1 Year Blog Anniversary & Giveaway

I cannot believe that it has been a year already since I took the plunge and started this humble little blog. Wow time sure has flown by. It seems like it was just yesterday when I discovered the online quilt blogging world, found the Wanta Be A Quilter campaign over at Sew We Quilt and became addicted to all things quilt blogging is about. This addiction made me want to share too and so this blog was born.

Along the way I have "met" so many fabulous quilty friends. I have learned more in this past year from others that I'm in inspiration overload. I have more ideas in my head than I have time to execute. I even have a few of my own quilt and block patterns in the design stages that I hope come to fruition in the coming year.

For those of you that follow my antics and to celebrate this momentous occasion, of course I'm hosting a little giveaway. I found this really sweet charm pack of Victoria by Nikki Russell to offer you.
Plus this book The Scrap Savers Solution Book that I thought could be very helpful to any quilter.
Both prizes can be yours if you are lucky enough to have Mr. Random pull your name from the hat. You have 3 chances to enter.

1) Leave me a comment and tell me....if you had to pick just one very favorite fabric designer, who would that be? Not a fabric company that produces the fabric, just the designer.
2) Be a follower, new or old, and let me know.
3) Post about this on Facebook and/or Twitter and let me know, one entry only for this option.

Remember that if you are a No Reply Blogger, either fix that problem (instructions can be found here) or leave me your email address so that I can contact you. Those that leave me no way to get in touch will be removed from the giveaway drawing.

My house guests will be leaving sometime late morning/early afternoon on Monday so you have until then to enter. Once they pull out of the driveway, the entries will close and I'll announce the winner sometime later that day.

I will warn everyone up front that for this giveaway, I won't be able to respond to each and every comment. The kids are home from school today, I have 2 teacher conferences to attend, my daughter has a follow up appointment with the doctor after that and I have a bunch of company coming this weekend so lots of prep to get done. I do read all of the comments but sometimes like now, replying to all of them just isn't possible. Just know that I do honestly appreciate all that you write.

Have a great weekend! I know that I will.



72 comments:

  1. sunnyNovember 9, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  2. sunnyNovember 9, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Congrats on your first year. It's a wonderful community to be a part of. Unlike most quilt bloggers, I'm not an expert on designers. I just buy what I like. The only designer I can think of right this minute is Bunny Hill, Anne Sutton. So she's my favorite at the moment.

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  3. JLVerdeNovember 9, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary.

    Since I sew from mystery fat quarter bundles, remnants, and scraps, I can't really say who my favorite designer is.

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  4. JLVerdeNovember 9, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  5. JLVerdeNovember 9, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/UgFab/status/266880391460294656

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  6. MommarockNovember 9, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    I can't pick a favorite designer, because I never know them. I just look at the pretty ones and go by that.

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  7. GillNovember 9, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Congratulations!
    I like Kate Spain's designs!

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  8. Lisa EnglandNovember 9, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Kate Spain for her gorgeous designs and fabulous colors.

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  9. Lisa EnglandNovember 9, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  10. LindaNovember 9, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Hi Michele! Congrats on a year of blogging. My fav designer is Kaffe Fassett. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

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  11. LindaNovember 9, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    I am a very happy follower.

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  12. CourtneysewsNovember 9, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I really love the Quilted Fish designs! Also love Kate Spain! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. Joyce CarterNovember 9, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Good Morning, Michele.Congratulations on your one year anniversary! It is hard to choose just one designer, but I guess I would say Kate Spain. Most of the time, I just buy fabric because I like the colors or the patterns and I don't necessiarly notice the designer.But I do like Kates' Fabrics very much.Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  14. Joyce CarterNovember 9, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I am an old follower of your blog.

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  15. Needled MomNovember 9, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Happy blogaversary!!! Isn't it a great world? I think I would have to choose Lori Holt as a designer. She has such fun fabrics.

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  16. Needled MomNovember 9, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I am a happy follower.

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  17. LauraNovember 9, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I have only recently found your blog, but I am a follower!!

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  18. LauraNovember 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I think Kate Spain is one of my very favorite designers. I seem to like everything she designs.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I am a follower and congrats on your anniversary!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Right now..I love Henry Alexander's designs!

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  21. Lisa CoxNovember 9, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Hmmm, I think Sweetwater would be my favorite.

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  22. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 9, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I am a scrap quilter - so it is all lovely to pet! If I picked a favorite, I would leave so many others out - and I would cry.

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  23. SallieNovember 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Congratulations! I like Barbara Brackman.

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  24. SallieNovember 9, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    I'm a follower.

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  25. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    FOLLOWING YOU ON BLOG LOVIN'!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  26. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    HI! I'M A TRADITIONAL QUILTER,SO I WOULD CHOOSE JO MORTON'S DESIGNS! THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  27. Sandy DNovember 9, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Congrats on 100.I know you said one but I like Joanna Figueroa, and Bonnie and Camille.

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  28. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDNovember 9, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I'm a follower and congrats on 1 year of blogging :)

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  29. Diane-creweNovember 9, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    wow ! so much in only one year... already a follower... and joined in a couple of Round-Robins... may there be many more xx

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  30. Pippa ParsonsNovember 9, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    im a follower already, can't believe you've only been blogging a year, congrats :)

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  31. Pippa ParsonsNovember 9, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    i've shared the giveaway on FB

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  32. Pippa ParsonsNovember 9, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I like me and my sisters designs, twirl was gorgeous :)

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  33. JulianneNovember 9, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I like more than one designer..Kate Spain, Bonnie & Camille, Riley Blake..Kona!!

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  34. JulianneNovember 9, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    I am a faithful follower and friend! Love ya Michelle!

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  35. Maria KievitNovember 9, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Am a follower, and I don't really follow any designer. Whatever appeals to me in the store is what I start off with, and I make sure that I have at least 2-3 pieces that go with it, to be able to make at least a wallhanging out of it. I don't usually take whole series. too equal looking. Like the versatility of all kinds of different motives and designs in my quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  36. PhyllisNovember 9, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    My most favorite designer is Aneela Hooey..love her fabrics!

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  37. ChiskaNovember 9, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    I'm a follower. Congrats!

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  38. ChiskaNovember 9, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    My favorite designer is Deb Strain.

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  39. KarenNovember 9, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    My all time favourite designer has to be Amy Butler.

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  40. JustPamNovember 9, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Kate Spain is my current favorite fabric designer.

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  41. Michele TNovember 9, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    I love quite a few designers but it just seems that everytime Kate Spain has a new fabric line out I want to get a bundle!!

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  42. Michele TNovember 9, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    I am a follower - thanks for another chance!

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  43. Michele TNovember 9, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/mimistarquilter/status/267013440772640768

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  44. barbara woodsNovember 9, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    i am a follower

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  45. barbara woodsNovember 9, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    love kate spain

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  46. lefuntzNovember 9, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I am a follower.

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  47. Lynn MNovember 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    probably riley blake

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  48. Lynn MNovember 9, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    I'm a follower

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  49. Kathy MacKieNovember 9, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I really like Edyta Sitar as a designer.

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  50. Judy1522November 10, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    My favorite designer is Jacquelynne Steves.

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  51. Judy1522November 10, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    I am a follower

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  52. VickiNovember 10, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Michelle I am a dedicated follower but you know that

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  53. VickiNovember 10, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    My current favorite designer is Riley Blake

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  54. VickiNovember 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    I "never" facebook But I did mention your blog and giveaway today

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  55. Donna JoyNovember 10, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I follow you. That book definatley is a quilters delight. Thanks

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  56. Donna JoyNovember 10, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I have so many favorite designers, Deb Strain, Pat Sloan.

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  57. sew.darn.quiltNovember 10, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Of course I follow you ;)

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  58. sew.darn.quiltNovember 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    My absolute favourite designer is Riley Blake!! :)

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  59. sew.darn.quiltNovember 10, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I managed to figure out how to tweet!
    https://twitter.com/CarolynRoss3/status/267277705421139968
    Thank you for the chance
    Happy Anniversary, hon! :)

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  60. CherylNovember 10, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Happy Anniversary. My favorite designer is Bonnie and Camille (who designs for Moda)

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  61. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nNovember 10, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I'm a very satisfied follower with a story similar to yours :)

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  62. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nNovember 10, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    My very favorite designer is Bonnie & Camille. I love the feel and flexibility and femininity of their designs.

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  63. MegNovember 10, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    i follow your blog thru google reader and love it!

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  64. MegNovember 10, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    i have many favorite fabric designers, ANY BATIKS, fig tree, sandy gervais, bonnie and camille, riley blake, kaffe, amy butler...
    but lately, i've really been enjoying kate spain. i don't think there's a fabric she has that i don't just love.

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  65. KiraNovember 11, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    I follow.

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  66. KiraNovember 11, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Kate Spain is my favorite designer. Everything I've seen from her, I have loved.

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  67. Carla GNovember 11, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Parson Gray would be one of my favorite designer. It is great to have whole fabric lines dedicated to guys - and I have a family of all guys... Thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  68. Carla GNovember 11, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I'm already a follower! :)

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  69. Carla GNovember 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Tweeted...
    https://twitter.com/CGeates/status/267709187084152832

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  70. KathyNovember 11, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Happy Blog Anniversary!!! You have accomplished a lot in one year!!! I don't seem to be a one designer woman but I seem to be drawn to a lot of Robert Kauffman. Congrats again to a year of many successes.

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  71. KathyNovember 11, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Happy to follow you

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  72. RachellNovember 12, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Happy Anniversary!
    Oh no, did I miss my chance?
    I follow your blog!
    And I hope my fix for my "no reply" has become a "reply"!

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