3.28.2014

Give Away!



Hello and Happy Friday!
I'm going to do a little give-away to celebrate my two newest patterns!


"In the Studio - My Featherweight"


and "In the Kitchen - Grandmother's Apron"


Becca from Sew Me a Song has donated this wonderful FQ stack from Pam Kitty Picnic.
I love this line and can't wait to sew "Grandmother's Apron" with it!

Just leave a comment below telling me what is first on your "to do" list for sewing.




I am working on the pattern for my Anna Blouse.  


I've decided to offer a second version with cap sleeves, so I am working on the details: )



I've also been working on my Jam Jars and Fruit Pattern. I have lots of versions and a few items I'm making with the pattern.  I can't wait to share it with you!


I will pick a winner Wednesday April 3rd.  Comments are open until Tuesday April 2nd at midnight Pacific Standard Time.

Have a lovely evening!
xo
Charise

144 comments:

  1. I love all of these patterns Charise. Good luck getting the ones finished that are not for sale yet. First on my to do list is a tote bag for a swap at a retreat that is coming up next weekend.

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  2. wow! thanks I love the patterns!! my first thing in my sewing list is an ipad case.

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  3. Number 1 on my to do list is get my handwork ready for my trip on Monday!

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  4. I need to begin my soon-to-arrive grandchild's quilt - hopefully will begin cutting out fabric tomorrow! Love the new patterns and the fabric giveaway!

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  5. Thanks for a awesome giveaway. First on my to do list a quilt for my grandson.

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  6. So cool!!! First on my list is pj pants for my niece.

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  7. On the very top of my list is to finish hand quilting a lap quilt for my neighbor who is turning 80 on April 10... Eek!! I am almost done too!!! Beautiful giveaway fabric -love, love, love those colours!!

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  8. I am making a blouse with Palos Verdes Miraleste using an older Vogue pattern that I've had for a while.

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  9. How pretty! First on my to-do list is sew a patch on a pair of my favorite jammie pants. I caught them on my longarm and ripped a hole in the hiney!

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  10. This fabric is lovely. My sewing list is an apron for my cousin and a dress for my 3 yr old grandaughter.

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  11. I need to finish a quilt for a fund raising auction. I want to finish it soon to make your featherweight pattern I bought!
    Sew on ~ ~ ~

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  12. At the top of my list is to finish my Easter table runner. The fabric is so pretty. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  13. My first priority is to make my first (of many) baby quilt for my new grandchild to be....due in October! yay...can not wait!

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  14. My list has consisted of finishing up UFO's from many years. Number 11 is at the binding stage so I will be working on that this weekend. I think I am down to about 6 more to quilt and bind. With better weather around the corner, gardening will interrupt some of my progress.

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  15. the sewing machine pattern is lovely! I'm working on a cardigan for my husband--Newcastle Cardigan from Thread Theory! Feels like a big project :)

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  16. Try to just do anything in my sewing room.....:)

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  17. First on my to do list is a quilt for my friend's birthday. It will be my first quilt and I 'm excited about it! Thank you for hosting this lovely give away:) All the best to you, Jeannette.

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  18. First on my list is my first throw size quilt. I love these patterns and the fabric is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

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  19. I just love your sewing machine, Charise. I have so many things on my to do list that I don't know which one to do first! Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  20. I'm finishing up two UFO's simultaneously. My "Scrap Jar Stars" top and my "Virtual Quilting Bee" top.

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  21. making a quilt for my parents! Love your designs :-)

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  22. First on my list is a dress for my granddaughter who turns two in a few days. Then one for my other granddaughter. Then I can get some quilting in. Love your patterns and thanks for the give-away.

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  23. I need to sew the binding on the quilt for my baby girl.

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  24. First on my list is to make myself a new fleece robe.

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  25. First on my list to sew is grandchildren quilts. Got behind and am finishing one with six left to go. Then I will start ones for when they get married as I have 28 grand children.

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  26. Hi and thank you for a wonderful give away! Your patterns are Super! First in my list are some pillows. x Teje
    nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. Love your new patterns! The blouse you are working on looks wonderful! I am working on a scrappy chevron quilt for my cousins little girl!

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  28. Your patterns are wonderful. Love the fabric too. My to do list is always to work on an unfinished project...I really want to have some finishes so I can make some starts!

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  29. Thanks for the give-a-way. First on my to do list is to finish sewing my b/w t-shirt.

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  30. I am working on an Hourglass quilt at the moment. Enjoying it a lot! You make lovely patterns - fingers crossed!!

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  31. Love your new patterns, top of my list is a long overdue Bee block :(

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  32. Oh my... I am in love with your Jam Jars! Perfect in that Pam Kitty fabric too.... First on my list is to finish my sister picnic quilt! Thank you and have a lovely day.

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  33. first to do is the border for a quilt along and then a block for the next quilt along and the blocks I am behind on your vintage quilt along. can you see I am following too many quilt alongs..... and I love it!

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  34. love your patterns !! *I bought several quilt magazine featured your pattern, and love it :) * first on my list is smocked sundress for my little one, since we plan to go vacation on summer break :=)

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  35. Love your patterns - just got a featherweight that I have been wanting for years so definitely need to make your pattern on that! My #1 project is a baby quilt for a little girl that came earlier than expected so really need to get going on that!

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  36. Those two patterns are adorable! I've always loved aprons and have quite a collection. Sewing machines too; but, I had to make myself stop with those...

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  37. To start a new quilt and finish my other one that I need to sew all together.

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  38. First on my list is making my 20 month old granddaughter an Easter Dress. Thanks, Kathy
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  39. First on my list is finishing a quilt for my daughter.
    Your new patterns are beautiful.
    Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway.

    Laura

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  40. Your patterns are fantastic. Top on my sewing list is finishing a Medallion quilt I started last year. Thanks for the great giveaway. Hugs

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  41. Hi! Thanks for the wonderful giveaways! I am working on UFOs, finishing up a civil war doll quilt, making spool blocks from scraps and working away n Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Soltice!
    I became a follower!
    Take are, Leslie

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  42. Right now I'm doing the embroidery for a quilt for my grandson's birthday. I hope to start putting it together soon. Thanks for the chance to win the pretty fabrics!

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  43. first on my to sew list is a baby quilt for the daughter of my daughter's friend of 35+ years. her first grand baby. i don't do much paper piecing, but i love your patterns. thanks for the giveaway.

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  44. Right now I need to piece the rows of a low volume quilt that I am working on!

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  45. I really need to make that sewing machine...

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  46. I need to make my dog a thunderstorm quilt...asap lol. Thanks for the chance to win. VermontPines at aol dot com

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  47. I am working on baby items, because I have 2 new grandbabies due this year.........

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  48. i am working on three receiving blankets today and tomorrow. i am a new aunt of triplets! (2 boys, 1 girl) i have just finished quilts for them, but the babes came out early, so i want to make something a little smaller that might be used right away. thanks for the chance to win your awesome patterns and those FQs. :)

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  49. I'm working on something for my daughter right now.

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  50. I bought fabric yesterday to make pajama shorts for my grandson.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  51. I like your blouse pattern - I'd love to make one!
    I want to make a mini swoon next!

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  52. Charise, you design the most charming patterns. I'm always amazed at the detail in each one. Thanks for the chance to win!

    I'm currently designing a case for my niece to organize her crafts and have a gift to make for a nephew as well. It's birthday season sewing. ;o)

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  53. I love your web page and hope to meet you sometime since we are in the same area!

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  54. I've got a knit blouse to finish and it is giving me so many problems!

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  55. Featherweight pattern is a must have for me and I adore the apron but the jam jars are neat of course only with that fabric line
    thank you
    aka kingcooper0001@aol.com

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  56. HELLO, first I must finish my aqua/white charity quilt. Then kinda undecided, thinking you giveaway might give me some inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  57. LOVE your patterns!!! Finishing up a HST throw for my daughter is TOP Priority right now! lol

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  58. I want to finish some hexies and then finish my hexie quilt, but I have to start and finish a sew together bag.

    Your patterns are gorgeous

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  59. I love Pam Kitty fabric! My "first to do" is to finish putting borders on a queen-size quilt I've been working on.

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  60. Beautiful fabric! My first sewing job right now is making lace curtains for our living room.
    sarah@forrussia.org

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  61. Such pretty fabrics! I'm working on a baby quilt in blue, white and turquoise. It's half finished and I just found some backing for it today so hopefully by next weekend it's quilted and bound and headed for baby.

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  62. First of all I love your patterns! They are definitely on my to do list. At the moment I am just starting to sew a simple boat neck top (By Jennifer Casa).

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  63. I just love your patterns- and I especially enjoy your fabric choices for the projects! I am currently trying to figure out a set of matching quilt patterns to make for my little niece- for both her bed as well as her babydoll's bed! These fabrics & patterns would be perfect!

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  64. I have to paper piecing projects sitting on my sewing table.

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  65. I'm working on two pillows and a matching mug rug right now.

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  66. I love your paper pieced patterns! But first on my to-do list right now is placemats for my great grandson's birthday next month. I plan to paper piece Lego men for him.

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  67. The new patterns are adorable! I'm working on a new triangle quilt for a sew along.

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  68. I just finished my first quilt top, so on to layering, pinning and quilting (gulp!). Wish me luck! Thanks for the lovely giveaway - I's love to try paper piecing!

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  69. First on the list is to recover the third and fourth of my dining chairs. The other two were finished weeks ago but it was so boring I kept putting it off. Next week ....... jennylarking at gmail dot com

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  70. I am working on a Crazy quilt block. I have a pin cushion started and I want to make a cover for my sewing machine. Love the patterns and thanks for the chance to win your giveaway

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  71. Spring cleaning and a Sock Monkey toddler quilt. Love the spring! Thanks for a giveaway! connie
    c.teasley@yahoo.com

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  72. What great patterns! The first thing on my list right now is a 4th of July table runner for my DIL.

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  73. Lovely patterns. My to do list has a doll blanket for my niece at the top.

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  74. First on my to do list is to find some more fabric so that I can start on your patterns (retro cookie jar and bowls). My sister collects retro "red" and "Hall" kitchen ware and I thought the paper pieced patterns would look nice in red...just need to find the right red...
    (hendrick.pj@tds.net) Thanks!...Peggy

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  75. Wonderful patterns coming! First on my "in progress" to do list is to continue altering and freshening up my wedding dress so my daughter can wear it for her May wedding. First up on my "next up" to do list is a quilt for the wedding reception. I think I'm going to be busy! : )

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  76. First is making some blocks I got at a flea market into a quilt. These are from 50 era fabrics.

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  77. Charise, I absolutely am loving all your little "country kitchen" patterns! Paper piecing is such a joy to do also.
    I am trying to get a bunch of patterns transferred to cloth so that I will have some handwork to do when I am laid up with my hip replacement operation.
    Sweet Pam Kitty Picnic fabrics too~ Thanks so much. nettiecrain@live.com

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  78. Love those fabrics! And your cute patterns! Going to finish a baby quilt for my grandson, and more UFO'S! Thanks for the give away! That's my hubby's birthday=maybe I'll be lucky! LOL! sheri

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  79. I love your sewing machine! The first thing on my to do list is to spruce up the bed by sewing new linens. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  80. Those are beautiful fabrics that you are giving away. Love your paper piecing patterns. There isn't anything at the top of my to do list, there is a list of 10+ UFO's and whichever catches my eye will be the one that I will work on next.
    thelady at hotmail.com

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  81. My numero uno is to finish a queen size Hunter's Star quilt. The apron is adorable. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  82. Great give-away! First on my list are some swap blocks and then the last couple Vintage Blocks of yours. I love your patterns! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  83. My first thing that needs to be sewn is a WIP sundress for my grand daughter that I started last summer! Thank you for this chance to win.

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  84. Dear Charise! Your new patterns are just stunning, as usual!!
    my first thing to do is two envelopes (Ayumi's Patchwork Please book) to my partners of March in SOTAK flickr group!

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  85. Your apron and sewing machine patterns are the cutest ever! They are at the tippy top of my "to do" list! Lovely giveaway. Fingers crossed!!

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  86. I love your paper piecing patterns! I'm planning to try paper piecing soon but top of my to do list is 3 Easter Basket liners for two nieces and a nephew.

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  87. I love your Featherweight... especially the fussy-cut apple thread! On my list is a pair of flannel pyjamas for my daughter Claire that I need to make before summer. I'm also working on a navy blue & white stacked coins quilt with linen sashing that I'm calling "Stacked China" because it looks like dishes :o)

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  88. Love your newest patterns, Charise! What am I working on? A pattern for a fresh spring table topper set. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway!

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  89. I'm not working on anything at the moment but I'm planning to do some embroidery

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  90. A commissioned tshirt quilt is at the top of my list...but running a close 2nd is an all-Anna Maria Horner HST quilt I've got in the works.

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  91. First on my list is to finish a jumper I've started! It's pastel blue with watercolor roses on it and I want to wear it for my Easter dress.
    Kate~

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  92. I am finishing up a applique wall hanging right now. Love those colors

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  93. I just returned from the quilt expo in Schaumburg, IL and I have two table runners that have to be finished that were started in classes I took. One is an adorable cathedral window pattern and the other has a chevron design. The chevron pattern was sewn on a Babylock serger and was more difficult to accurately piece than on a conventional machine. Either way I learned a few new tricks and look forward to finishing them at home. Them on to remaining UFO's.

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  94. I have 2 UFO projects that need completed...one is Dear Jane and the other is a purse I am doing by a Craftsy class.

    cjpike (at) indiana (dot) edu

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  95. I have a very lonnnnng list but, first on my list is to finish up the quilt I am making for a new grandbaby. Love the featherweight!

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  96. I crossed one off just now: hand sew binding to my green gate table topper. It's done! Next up, hmmm, I must baste my camping quilt, but before that can be done, I must clear enough space on the floor to lay it out. That's what's really stopping me...

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  97. I love your patterns! I need to decide on a new project - I don't have anything right now. I really might start some blocks with your patterns - they are so cute!

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  98. Hello, my current sewing is border, etc. to complete baby quilt for a couple in my small group from church. Love your paper piecing creations! Donna donnanb@gmail.com

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  99. I love your sewing machine. I am finishing sewing the binding on a King size quilt. When that is done I have a stack of charity quilts to get quilted then I can have fun with a Butterfly Blooms all cut out and ready to sew.

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  100. I LOVE your patterns and your fabric choices! I am so excited to get a chance to enter your giveaway! Right now I am trying to finish up the Dresden quilt I have been working on. I love how it's coming together! I'm also working on some curtains for my sewing room. Thx

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  101. Pattern testing a block for Tartankiwi

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  102. I love your patterns! My next immediate project is a (few) skirts for my daughter.

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  103. Your stuff is so pretty! The first thing on my to-do list is to finish up a paper pieced star--I just learned how to paper piece yesterday!!! I am really so happy because I have been in love with your patterns for so long, but didn't know how to paper piece. Now I'll be able to make them. Thank you for the chance to win:)

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  104. I love those patterns! I am working on one of my oldest WIPs - possibly the oldest one I have. I loved it when I started and I can't wait to finish it!

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  105. The first thing on my to do list is finish a quilted Dresden tablecloth and curtains for my kitchen. Thanks!

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  106. I've got a few things to do. Finish a block 'Painters Palette' for a bee I'm in and then get a quilt basted and ready to quilt.
    Thanks so much for the giveaway ~ love both blocks ~ especially the sewing machine!

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  107. Love the Anna blouse!!! The new blocks are sew sweet, also! First on my to-do sewing list is a t-shirt quilt for my daughter.

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  108. I am due to start a quilt for the couch to better tie the room together. Then pillows!

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  109. I'm making a baby quilt for my son's neighbor who has a baby due in a few weeks!

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  110. I have two crazy patch blocks (14" finished) to do for one of my fellow circle members. We did an exchange of these blocks for birthdays a couple of years ago. She liked the ones I gave her so much that she wanted me to do two more so she can put them in a project she has in mind. They've been on my to-do list way too long. I'm about halfway finished on one and just starting on the second one. Hope she likes these two as much as the original.

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  111. First on my to do list is to finish the pillow cover I'm working on. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  112. first thing on my to do sewing list is some 3 1/2" squares for a border for a quilt!

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  113. On my to do list is to finish up a baby boy quilt for an expecting cousin. Love your patterns! eliz.i@sympatico.ca

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  114. My to do list is so long that it would be a job to find the top of the list. I think I will be working on a new top to wear to my first quilting class that is coming up in April.

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  115. I have so much on my to do list but the first is to finish my Monster Madness quilt for my grandson's first birthday!! Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your wonderful patterns!

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  116. I'm working on an up-cycled jeans suitcase. Loving your jams and jars pattern, it is so adorable as are all of your paper pieced patterns.

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  117. I am working on the Spring Butterfly! I really enjoy this Vintage Block Quilt Along! Thanks so much!

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  118. I love seeing the patterns you come up. you are such a creative lady. my son gets married end of May 2015 and both he and his fiancé are civil war re-enactors. so I am making a king sized quilt for them that is all civil war blocks done in civil war fabrics. plus it will be a civil war themed wedding, so I need to make myself a civil war dress. busy is not the word right now LOL

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  119. I have a queen sized quilt waiting to be FMQed on my domestic machine. I am dithering on it as I will be trying out a new design!
    Thanks for the giveaway, I love reading your blog,
    Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows

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  120. First on the list??: FOUR ITEMS:
    surprise hotpad, pillowcases for my daughter, shams for my sister and a quilt for my grand-niece! Never know what to do first!!!
    XXOOOO Cat

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  121. I plan to make some bright colorful pillows for my living room.

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  122. I have a couple of little quilts that I need to get finished this next week. Then back to the quilting machine and more block sewing. love what you have going on for sure.

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  123. I'm sewing a sewing machine cover for a friend's featherweight! Your pattern was perfect timing :)

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  124. First thing on my sewing list is a feedsack hunters star baby quilt. Your patterns are so inspiring!

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  125. The first thing I should sew is the baby doll carrier I am making for my granddaughters birthday. I then hope to get binding on one of my quilts. I love both of your new patterns.

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  126. Love your patterns Charise. I suppose the first thing I would like to do is to find the time to sew your patterns which I bought more than a year ago and still sitting in my folder. And with more lovely patterns coming out, the backlog will grow longer!

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  127. Love this fabric. The first thing I need to do is finish a quilt for my grandson. Hope to be finished soon. Thank you.

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  128. Working on clothes for nephews. Love doing clothes for little kids. Beautiful work you are doing! Wonderful :)

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  129. First thing that I need to work on is a paper pieced pillow for my soon to be son-in-law. It is a "tardis" from Dr. Who.

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  130. I'm in the mood to finish up the unfinished projects. The first on my list is the table topper that needs quilting & binding.
    This is gorgeous fabric & thanks so much for a chance at the give-away!
    Maureen
    mgw070 at shaw dot ca

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  131. These patterns are to die for, they are so cute!! On my sewing-to-do list are a pineapple quilt, a Fort Firefly quilt, and sewing the binding on my son's monster quilt.

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  132. On my sewing to do list are blocks for my guild's swap and a Jo Morton's Little Women quilt. I had better get started.

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  133. I love the patterns. They are so cute.

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  134. Next is quilting a Mystery quilt I made in January !

    Susan - losurymalu at cinci dot rr dot com

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  135. Wow I've just found you after seeing sewdeerlyloved photo on IG of your flower pattern! So glad I've discovered your work. First on my list is to quilt a quilt for my brothers wedding at Easter, it is ready to go and all 3 children are at school tomorrow so I'm really hoping to make a start (and finish!). thanks for a great giveaway

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  136. First on my list - finish my Story Quilt by April 15 to take to West Virginia.

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  137. Number one is sewing the blocks I just finished into a top. thriftstorecrafter@yahoo.com

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  138. I'm working on making some block for a strawberry social quilt I'm making for a niece. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  139. I just love that little blue Featherweight! Too cute! My next project is to quilt a baby quilt, hopefully on my blue treadle. I have to practice first.

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  140. The first thing on my list is the Triangle Quilt Along. I've been wanting to sew a triangle quilt for two years.I also want to finish an infinity scarf that I started in beautiful spring colors of robins egg blue, bright green and bright pink.

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  141. Top on my list is sewing an Easter dress for my daughter- time is getting short!

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  142. Your projects are gorgeous and inspiring! The top of my list is to uncover my sewing room -- spring cleaning in other areas dumped some detritus in there... After that, I'm going to sew a couple of little organizer accessories for our new car.

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  143. I have just started sewing recently. I'm going to make my kids pajamas (after I get some practice in).

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