Thursday, August 1, 2013

HO HO HO Blog Hop...MY TURN!!!!!!








 HEY, look at me!  I just figured out how to put the blog hop picture in the post!!!!  Well, now that the hard stuff is over with, onto the pics.
  So, before I tell you what I made, I would like to give a shout out to the two wonderful (non-competitive) women who made this blog hop happen.  Thanks to Madame Samm for coming up with this hop and Carol for being our head cheerleader.  Joining these hops always guarantees a finish for me, so , thanks a million ladies!!  I also think it is appropriate to thank all the hoppers who cheer on all the creators of the wonderful projects!  Let's all just have a big quilty love fest!  YAY us!!!!
  So, when I signed up for this hop I knew there were some projects I would like to finish and also some new ones I wanted to start (and finish).  The first thing I wanted to do was make a purse for the holiday season.  Since I recently made the Evelyn bag by ChrisWDesigns (link on right sidebar) I figured I could whip one out rather quickly.  I wanted to make a bag that was a little more formal for when I am FORCED to act like an adult!!  So I went with a couple of fabrics from a country Christmas F4 set and added in the music fabric to make it more festive.

For the inside I used my own hand dyed fabric.  It turned out quite nice I think!
Once that was out of the way, I took a break and surfed the blogging world.  I came across a nice little tutorial by Maria over at Mia's Creations for fabric baskets.  They are the simplest things to make and yet look so adorable.  Since they are just made from a square they can be made any size.  So I made three different sizes!!
Aren't they the perfect little things to store stuff.  I used the big one to store the accessories for making fabric postcards, the little one for a mini sewing basket and of course.....one to hold the chocolate!!!!  Oh, and here's a pic of a finished postcard ( on the left) and an in-process one.
  I thought I'd better get started on those now and maybe I won't have to run out at the last minute to buy a box of cards!
  Now for my last new project I found more inspiration on BlueMountain Daisy.  I have always thought the Swoon quilt pattern was really cool but when I saw how Rachel made hers into houses I was hooked!  What a great way to use up some holiday fabric scraps and end up with a little Christmas village!  Here's what I came up with...
I was going to make it a pillow but the tops of the houses got lost when I stuffed it so now it is a wall hanging!  I used scrap booking brads for the stepping stones and strung seed beads and glass tube beads to decorate the trees.  I tied buttons on for the door handles and even added some stick on gems for twinkling snowflakes in the sky.
Oh and of course I had to add a little furry friend in one of the doorways!
I used some fun fabric for the middle and added a felt snowman and a little gingerbread couple.


 Well, that's my new project and now on to the ufo's!  I had a centerpiece all cut out last year but wasn't sure if I really liked all the fabric in it.  Between my indecisiveness and Christmas coming early last year(!!!!!!!) it never did get made.  Well, since it was cut out I figured I better just make it.  What else would I do with the pieces?!   Once I sewed it all together and quilted it I thought what the heck am I going to use to bind this thing!  It was cut from F4s so I didn't have enough to bind it.  So I went a digging.  Lo and behold, in a bag of remnants from Fabric.com (I love buying those leftover surprise bags) I came across the perfect fabric.  So now she is bound and ready to show off!!
And the back is just as cute!


Now my last (but certainly not least) project is my favorite thing I've ever made (so far!).  At the beginning of this year I came across a sew along to learn new techniques called the Something New Sampler.  It was hosted by Amy over at 13 Spools.  I thought I would sew along since there was a couple of the techniques I had never done and a F4 set I that I didn't know what to do with. It really was a great way to learn some new things.  It is still linked on her blog if anyone would like to check it out.  When I finished several of the blocks and posted them on the Flicker group, Amy mentioned how it reminded her of gingerbread cookies.  Well she sure was right and inspiration struck my like lightening!

 The cool thing about the blocks was that they were rectangle instead of square so when I put the blocks together I could make it look a little less like a sampler quilt.  I used a white background so I could make my gingerbread men "active"!  I also thought it would be fun to add some ric rac when I sewed down the binding instead of having a border.  I love love love this quilt.  Here are some close up pics so you can see the details.

That about wraps up my projects.  And now I think I will have my very first give away!!!!!  Since I had such a ball making these fabric baskets, I think I will share one with some lucky winner!
I have this one full of all my postcard making stuff.  While yours will not be that full, I may just add some of my holiday fabric scraps to get you started on your own fabric postcards!!  Just leave me a special little comment and you'll be in!  Now I just have to learn how to use Mr. Random before August 9th!!!!
  Thanks for visiting me and be sure to visit all the crafty creators that are on for today!!
  Happy Hopping!!
August 2

116 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, you've been busy!! Fun projects - my favorite is the purse! My mom made a patchwork Christmas purse a few years ago; I may just have to beg her to make me one too (or I suppose I could just ask her for the pattern!).

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  2. Gosh, you have made some awesome projects - what a lot of work. We love, love, love the run, run, run quilt! it is so cute and fun! The baskets are a great idea as is your lovely purse. Thanks for sharing such lovely things.

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  3. Gosh, you have made some awesome projects - what a lot of work. We love, love, love the run, run, run quilt! it is so cute and fun! The baskets are a great idea as is your lovely purse. Thanks for sharing such lovely things.

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  4. Wonderful Christmas projects! Love them all, but your Run Run run quilt is just 2 cute! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Oh all the projects are just too cute. I really love he baskets and I see making them and putting little gifts inside but to tell you the truth I love your gingerbead quilt it is just beyond cute and thank for letting us know about the pattern, Awesome work...

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  7. Wow, I can see why you like your gingerbread men quilt so much! I think it's incredible, and I really like the cathedral window blocks, I'm too nervous to try them yet. Thank you for offering one of your baskets!
    ~Brandy
    brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com

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  8. I love love love your gingerbread man quilt, too! Very creative, fun and such a wonderful color scheme. Your postcards are quite nice...I've been wanting to try making some myself for a very long time. I have the "ingredients" but haven't done it! Also wanting to make some of those cute fabric bins. You certainly gave us all a ton of inspiration!

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  9. You have some wonderful projects finished, waouh! BUT your RUN-Quilt is just gorgeous, the fabrics are great, you have had lot of work and it turned out fabulous! Thanks for putting all the pics!

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  10. Lovely projects. Your Gingerbread Man Run quilt is just so cute. I love the clam shell balloon!

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  11. First a question... Did you get any sleep? Or are you just going to collapse now? You did a ton of work! It all looks really lovely, but my favourites have to be your wall hanger and the gingerbread men. Go put your feet up.... you've earned it!

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  12. I have enjoyed seeing your lovely projects - thanks for sharing!

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  13. Love your projects. The swoon is inspired and the gingerbread quilt is my favorite. The baskets are great and quite handy too.

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  14. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love everything but I really want to make a wall hanging like yours for Christmas and glad to see the fabric boxes came out fine in different sizes. I need to make some more. I'm not joining in on the giveaway but just wanted to leave a comment.

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  15. You have been a very busy little elf!! I love all of your projects but for my favorite, I am torn between the house wallhanging and the RUN RUN RUN! Gingerbread! I bet it makes top 2!

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  16. I have loved stalking this ho ho ho hop....I am feeling very inspired at the moment..thanks

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  17. Nice work :) Thank you for sharing :) Hugs from Poland :D

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  18. loving your gingerbread my dear...I could run over there and grab it and place it on my table pretty quick...FABRIC SALE....gotcha...lol
    no really your work is stunning..

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  19. Madame Samm is so right!!!! I loved everything I saw, but that Gingerbread quilt is to die for!!! I would love to win your basket too; delightful!!

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  21. Wow it is all wonderful. I LOVE the gingerbread man quilt.

    Sorry about the delete but I cannot edit to fix typos.

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  22. I love your gingerbread men and your baskets! All of your work is wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win a basket!!!!

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  23. So many great projects it's hard to pick a favorite! But if forced to I'd pick the gingerbread man quilt too!

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  24. You jhave been very busy.Love all your projects.The purse is super cool.Thanks for sharing!!

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  25. Wow!! You have been very busy... amazing! I love all your projects and my favorite is your Christmas Village! Thanks for sharing in the hop!

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  26. Hello Robin,

    Amazing array of projects, especially love the Gingerbread men.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  27. All of your projects are fantastic and thanks for offering the cute basket giveaway.

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  28. I LOVE your projects! I love the village, but I also love the practical ideas of the grown-up purse and storage baskets. Fabulous! :)

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  29. These are just the cutest projects! I really love the Christmas houses and the fabric bags. Thanks so much for sharing and for the great giveaway!

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  30. Oh, my! You've certainly been busy! All of your projects are wonderful!

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  31. You have been one busy girl. Love all your projects...you can never have enough baskets. and the Run, Run, Run gingerbread man quilt is adorably cute. Thanks for the lovely giveaway

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  32. Wow! Lots of goodies to be inspired by! Love those baskets, and that table topper is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!!

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  33. I would love to win the basket. Love all the projects you showed. Thanks for being a part of the hop.

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  34. Wow! Love all of your great projects....the gingerbread men certainly are cute! Thanks for sharing all of your talent with us!

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  35. Your projects are so fun, I loved reading your blog and seeing them.

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  36. Robin, your projects are wonderful. Your Swoon town is sew cute,Rachael is one of my favorite people. But I have to say your gingerbread quilt is my favorite of the hop !

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  37. Oh my gosh! Such wonderful projects. Thanks for the link to the fabric boxes. I love your swoon-house quilt. And thanks for the great giveaway.

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  38. Wowie, Robin! You have been a very busy girl and surely have a jump on the holiday preparations now. It would be hard to pick a favorite amongst the projects, you had me enthralled with the house wall hanging and then there was the gingerbread quilt to top it off. Cute baskets too. Appreciate your giveaway opportunity for winning one but I will definitely check out Mia's Creations too! Enjoy the rest of your featured day!

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  39. Oh I sooo agree with you! I love your Run Run Run quilt too. And everything else!

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  40. Good job! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  41. Wow - you've been busy!!
    Fabulous projects!!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  42. So many fun and amazing projects...wow, you were busy! Looks like your gingerbread quilt was a run-away success. It is just beautiful!

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  43. Wow have you been busy! Great projects and the gingerbread quilt is beautiful! I would love to win one of your cute baskets! Thanks for sharing!

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  44. Good golly Miss Robin.....you sure have been busy....I love all the Xmas stuff you have made...great baskets....what a wonderful giveaway....

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  45. Robin,
    Your projects are great! I love the Houses Swoon - I am definitely going to check that out!
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    xo jan

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  46. Holy smokes...Where to begin. First off all your projects are incredible. I can't even begin to start...I am going to be making some baskets myself here, what great treat baskets. And the house quiltie!! OHHHHH I love it, but the last one with the gingerbread men!!! I gotta do one of these!
    Here as I was thinking I was getting my projects done, you've got me thinking about more! You know I love it! :-)

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  47. Gosh you sure were one busy gal...I love all of your projects, and I agree that the run, run, run gingerbread men quilt is the cutest! But those fabric baskets...well...I just want to say thanks for all of the great ideas and inspiration!

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  48. I love, love, LOVE the gingerbread run, run, run quilt! So CUTE!

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  49. All of your projects are just lovely! Especially love the Run, Run, Run Gingerbread quilt.

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  50. i love all your projects, especially the run quilt! i laughed so much, i almost peed my pants. thanks for a great laugh. is it for sale? not that i can afford it but just had to ask. i love your blog so much that i am now a follower. the baskets are awesome. if you ever have scraps to get rid of, let me know lol babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  51. wow! your projects are spectacular.Thanks for hopping and sharing today.

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  52. All your ideas are so cute! I'm especially interested in making a bag, so it's super nice to see yours. Thanks for hosting a giveaway. yoyopattycakes@hotmail.com

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  53. All your projects are beautiful! You sure are busy. Love the little baskets and will have to make some this year!

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  54. Wow, you have been one very busy elf. Oh ALL of the projects you showcased I like the Swoon block the best.
    Thanks for sharing with us.

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  55. Robin-My favorites are the Run, Run, Run quilt and the table topper. You've really been "stitchin' up a storm" Thanks for sharing.

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  56. You were a very busy elf!! It all looks great! I love your village and gingerbread quilts, baskets, and cards......... thanks for sharing it all!
    forgetmenotstitches dot blogspot dot com

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  57. Loving the swoon houses and the gingerbread men...Great projects! Thanks for sharing.

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  58. Lovely baskets. I need one for my thread collection. Such a great idea. I'm going over to Mia's for the pattern right now.

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  59. I think your the run, run, run gingerbread man quilt is my favorite, but I also love the centerpiece and the cute fabric bags! Thanks for sharing all of your projects.

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  60. You are too funny and very busy. I really love your gingerbread men running all over the place. Please include me in the giveaway!!

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  61. I really like your gingerbread man quilt. Such a cute idea!

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  62. Girl, I still can't get over how much I love that gingerbread man quilt!!!

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  63. OH MY GOODNESS! All of your projects are just absolutely beautiful, but I love, love, love the quilt. It is sooo cute with the gingerbread men running all over the place. What a wonderful job you did. Thank you for sharing and for the great giveaway.

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  64. Great projects but my fav is the gingerbreadman one:) Great job!

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  65. All your projects are great! I love the RUN RUN RUN, too cute.

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  66. Wow! You were busy! Your projects are all so cute!

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  67. You have been very busy. Lovely projects and thanks for the giveaway.

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  68. You sure can tell that you love making Christmas pieces. They are all lovely. I am having so much fun making all these new things this year seeing what everyone else is making. What a nice give away.

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  69. The baskets are so neat. Great idea.

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  70. Wow so many projects. Thanks for sharing the baskets, those would be great to make to put special gifts in. Love the Gingerbread man quilt it is wonderful.

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  71. I love the Run Run quilt. Gingerbread men are always fun to play with. If I don't win your fabric container, I am going to have to make one (or several!). This would be perfect to hold Christmas cards. Though....have you noticed that people aren't sending out Christmas cards like they used to.

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  72. Wow, such great projects...I especially like your Run Run Run Gingerbread man quilt. What fun that must have been to make. Thank you for sharing with us all.

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  73. I had alot of fun coming to visit your blog!! Thanks for a very entertaining way to enjoy my afternoon tea!! I love what you have now ready for Christmas and I really just need to go work on mine now!! Thanks for the insperation! and enjoy the rest of the summer, and by the way - Merry Christmas a little early!!

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  74. I really love your large gingerbread quilt it is beautiful. So many people have used this hop as time to get caught up on projects they don't finish and it has been so enjoyable. I also loved the baskets that you made they are so cute.

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  75. All of your projects are great but since I am a lover of gingerbread men I am
    absolutely mad over your gingerbread quilt!! The ric rac is the perfect touch! Just lovelt, Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  76. Great projects! Your gingerbread quilt is fantastic!

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  77. Oh my,love the little gingerbread man quilt! Those baskets are pretty sweet too,I love the green chevron print you used on the last one :) Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  78. I really like your gingerbread quilt, it is so adorable.

    (smjohns63 at yahoo dot com)

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  79. Oh my gosh! That quilt is sooooo cute and sooooo unique! You are so talented!

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  80. Wow! Awesome projects you have made. I just adore the Swoon block the way you've made the houses on it. So cool!

    Those fabric baskets are great. I've seen many others in the past, but they did not have those triangles yours do on each side.

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  81. Yay! It's so fabulous to see Swoon Town in a Christmas theme!! I absolutely love how you decorated the Christmas tress!! Your Ginger Bread quilt is soooo much fun and so cute!

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  82. Your projects are just perfect for Christmas. The fabric baskets are something I had thought of doing myself one day but had not considered them in Christmas fabric, thanks for sharing your ideas and also a fun giveaway.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  83. Your projects are all wonderful! I especially noticed your baskets because I have made many but never turned down the corners because they make flowers if you don't. Now I want to make some the way you did--so cute! I can't decide which one of your projects I like best, though--they are ALL so neat! Thanks for sharing.

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  84. You have been busy! Your projects are wonderful! Love the gingerbread quilt, so cute! Thank you for sharing, happy quilting!

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  85. Wow....you have been one busy bee! I love your projects. They are all so cute. Thank you for sharing.

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  86. wow I love your projects!!! Those baskets are too cute. thanks for the chance

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  87. I love the postcards, and everything else!!!! I hope you pick my name...and thanks!!!!!

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  88. Hiya Robin!!! Wow, you've been busy!!! I love everything, especially those gingerbread guys. The house wall hanging is so clever, thanks for the ideas. Thanks for sharing and for having the giveaway. Merry Christmas, blessed be, hugs!!! Pam

    pamspretties57 at gmail dot com

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  89. Oh, I love your baskets! And Run Run Run is a delightful, artful quilt. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  90. I have no idea where to start with my comments, I'm overwhelmed with all the eye candy. First, the purse is amazing. That is a very clever idea. You are going to be all decked out for the holidays. I love the addition of the musical fabric. I've been in love with the Swoon pattern, too. I haven't purchased it yet. I keep thinking I will before I might not be able to find it, but I have so many patterns and I think what is one more. Now I think I have to that I've seen the houses. I have always wanted to make a house quilt and this may be the answer. Wouldn't the house blocks be cute either sashed and/or intermittent with solid blocks to make the houses pop? I love your finish to your centerpiece and your binding is perfect. Now to the baskets. A girl can never ever have too much storage and these are perfect. You are generous to part with one of your baskets. I have never attempted a fabric postcard and would have no idea where to start. Maybe this is the shove I need. Thanks for participating and all the wonder Christmas projects.

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  91. I love all of your projects!!

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  92. I love your fabric baskets. Wonderful. Your gingerbread man "runner"is so sweet.

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  93. great projects thanks for sharing. This is a fun blog hop.

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  94. Absolutely wonderful projects - new and UFOs. The 'star' of the group has to be the gingerbread quilt. I love it, too! Outstanding work. The fabric boxes are so cute and I'm going to check out the tut. (Thanks for the update on that.)

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  95. All of your projects are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

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  96. Goodness that's a lot of projects! You were on a roll. My favorite is your Swoon houses. Love it.

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  97. The fabric boxes are my favourite! such gorgeous projects going on here. Thanks for sharing a giveaway.

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  98. You've been busy!! I looove loooove the Gingerbread-Man quilt -sooo neat!! The best Gingerbread-man project I've seen!

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  99. I love all of your projects and your gingerbread man quilt is sooo different.....so cute! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  100. wow you were really busy with all your creations. You have inspired me to make some baskets.

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  101. Such gorgeous projects. Rachael at Blue Mountain Daisy comes up with the best ideas

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  102. Wow ! You have been busy! Love the baskets and yur gingerbread man quilt is adorable.

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  103. Wow! Your swoon village and gingerbread quilt are both awesome. I would use it to keep my wrapping stuff together and out of reach of little hands.

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  104. wow! You have been busy! I love your gingerbread man quilt! It is adorable! The baskets too are so cute! Thanks for sharing and a chance to win one!

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  105. That is a lot of awesome projects. The quilt is my favorite with the cute baskets a close second. Really love them all. Thanks for sharing the link and the chance to win a sweet basket.

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  106. Your projects are just gorgeous. My favourite is the Gingerbread man quilt. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  107. Great job on the projects....

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  108. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful christmas projects, they are alsoutely great.
    Love the christmas village you've made, gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

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  109. Beautiful quilt! I love all the items I've seen on this blog hop!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  110. Your gingerbread quilt is too fun. I love it. Thank you for sharing!

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  111. All your projects are lovely. I really like how you put the Run, Run, Run on the gingerbread man quilt. My favorite thing is the purse because it has music fabric in it :-)

    senstrings (@) yahoo (.) com

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  112. Love all your projects! Thanks for sharing with us. Thanks for the chance to win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  113. Your gingerbread man quilt is adorable! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  114. Love the fabric baskets!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  115. Your gingerbread men quilt is awesome. Those little guys sure are running. You got a lot completed for this hop.

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