08 December 2014

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway: Episode Gift Certificate

Welcome!

Here's me, in a nutshell:

I'm a homeschooling mom of five awesome kids. I love to make bags and dresses and most of all quilts. I've started designing my own patterns, and here are my first four:


I've begun a Maxi Quilt Revolution (not a mini quilt gal all the time), and I've maxi-fied my patterns to make some big blocks (30-36" big!) and big quilts:

But you're here for the giveaway! 

I'm doing two: one for patterns and one for a $25 Etsy Gift Certificate. This page is the Etsy giveaway.


All you need to do to win is leave a comment telling me what you're working on now. Me? I'm Santa's sweatshop! I've got lots of gifts to finish before December 24th! Be sure to come back next week for the Santa's Sweatshop Linky Party - I've got some great sponsors lined up (including $50 at the FQS!!!).

Giveaway ends Friday, December 12 at 6ish MST. It is open internationally. You can't win if you are a no-reply blogger, so please leave an e-mail address if you're not sure.

Good luck. And enter the pattern giveaway over here. Have fun and keep browsing all these great giveaways.

314 comments:

  1. Love your patterns! I'm finishing 4 quilts for my 4 grandchildren. I've got 3 tops completed, will finish the 4th top tomorrow, then to basting, quilting, and binding~yikes! Rcoyle at olemiss dot edu

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  2. Hi! I am working on Christmas dresses for my two girls! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  3. I'm working on a little quilt to hang in my new office at work. I have about seven inches left to hand sew around the binding, and it's sitting right next to me on my desk!

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  4. I'm finishing up some stocking stuffer gifts of tea towels and ornaments. Tick tock, I hope I get them all done in time :)

    craftinomicon(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. Wow ... thanks for this! I'm working on clothes for me, backpacks (from Santa) for my girls, a tutu for my niece ... I might need to pace myself a bit, eh?

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  6. Finishing up quilting gifts for Christmas.

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  7. I'm making journal covers for my coworkers(teachers), bus drivers and my kids' teachers.

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  8. I've got lots of Christmas presents to finish up :)

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  9. I'm working on a paper pieced Christmas table runner.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  10. Currently trying to get a Christmas panel finished and hung. Goal is to have it up by the weekend. Wish me luck!

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  11. I currently am working on a pin cushion swap and 9 infinity scarves for my girlfriends.

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  12. Working on stockings for a friend's kids and a quilt for my mom! Thanks!

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  13. I just finished four quilts for my Florida family and now I get to just sew for fun and try new things!

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  14. I am working on some zip pouches for gifts and a Christmas bowtie for my dog :)

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  15. I am working on a Christmas quilt and Christmas gifts. pam1045bg@gmail.com

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  16. I am working on a quilt for my 10-yr-old nephew.

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  17. I just finished a throw quilt for our couch last night (my very first quilt, in fact!) Other than that, I'm working on some knitted hats and cowls for holiday gifts. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  18. I'm working on Mug Rugs for teacher gifts and quilting a birthday quilt!

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  19. I'm working on three mini quilts for friends and family...and a doll quilt for a great niece. Hoping to get some hours during my busy work week to sew!!!

    caribousmom (at) aol (dot) com

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  20. I'm finishing a quilt mini for my mother and a bag for my daughter. Camille@focus20.com

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  21. I recently suffered a horrible mishap in which most of my underwear got ruined...so I'm sewing underwear

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  22. Right now I'm slaving away on Etsy orders and things for late-season craft shows, but custom and family are orders are still rolling in. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  23. Also Santa's sweatshop! Lots of little gifts yet to make!

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  24. I have 6 kids, so I can relate :) I'm also sewing Christmas gifts!

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  25. Working on a Christmas quilt and finishing up stockings for my boys! slheaton85(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  26. I am working on my faire isle quilt. I really should sneak in some secret sewing while the kids aren't here though! The little one is a snoop. She probably already know what I am making. I taught that girl well!

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  27. I'm working on making jeans! I'm expecting a long fitting process but I'm excited about it. l.kievits at gmail dot com

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  28. I have a quilt and some pillows to finish up.

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  29. I have Christmas pillowcases for my children to make, the fabric is sat there waiting for me, and there's a Not So Spring Deer cushion cover to finish for my husband!

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  30. I am cross stitching a snowflake pattern that I am going to turn into a pillow. It is a 'winter' gift for a very good family friend.

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  31. Yep, Christmas presents here too - a little drawstring backpack for my 4-yr-old cousin today.

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  32. A winter dress - flannel, long sleeved

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  33. I'm working on some Christmas decorations!

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  34. Love your patterns and your blog - I follow it thru Feedly. I'm working on a Christmas sampler quilt which I will hopefully finish before Christmas of 2015!

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  35. There are so many things I'm working on but I am currently sewing a pincushion for a pattern I'm testing!

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  36. I am working on a block of the month that I designed for a local quilt guild. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  37. Today I'm all about finishing the teacher gifts!

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  38. i've got several quilts in progress and am stumped on how to finish the quilting on one.

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  39. I've been super busy making orders for my own Etsy shop! (I love Etsy.) Right now I'm making some stockings and a couple of Rummy Royal mats (a card game that requires a "board" to play).

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  40. I currently have a couple of pillows and a twin sized quilt in progress.

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  41. Working on drawstring backpacks for the grandkids.

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  42. Im finishing table runners im making for my friends and family

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  43. I am working on dog collars for my friend's new puppy!

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  44. I'm working on presents too! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

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  45. I'm currently in the middle of sewing 5 pairs of leggings for my kids, who desperately need new ones. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  46. I'm working on some Christmas placemats!

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  47. I'm working on a bunch of duffle bags for Christmas gifts.

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  48. A baby quilt for my college roommate's baby!

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  49. I'm in Santa's Sweatshop too! Finishing up super secret Christmas presents.

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  50. just finished a pair of leggings for me...next we'll see :)

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  51. Yup! Gifts out the wazoo here, too! I am working on a dress-up box for my 3yo. Thanks for the chance to win!
    pacountrycrafts at gmail dot com

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  52. working on a quilt for my nephew!

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  53. I'm currently working on two baby quilts and a whole lot of Christmas gifts. Eep!

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  54. I love your quilts! I'm new to quilting. I made one very cute baby quilt with pinwheels a few years back. I'm looking for a beautiful, easy and fun project to start on. I thought quilts had to be all color all the time and I am seeing the true beauty of the white with color as in your quilts. You are very inspirational to me. I think I may choose one of your quilts to get started.

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  55. I've finished 2 lap quilts. Have 9 places mats to quilt and a wall hanging. Also need to tie 2 fleece throws. Gotta get going :).

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  56. I'm also trying to finish Christmas gifts! Namely, two bed quilts and a king size t-shirt quilt.

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  57. I'm working on some doll clothes for my daughters. Thanks and happy holidays.

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  58. I'm building snowmen blocks at the moment for a few mini quilts and also finishing a memory quilt for our little granddaughter.

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  59. I'm working on a dinosaur play mat for my sons.

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  60. I'm working on a wall quilt and quilted tote bag

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  61. Working on sewing a mystery quilt! All my gifts are done!

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  62. I'm working if making teacher and service worker gifts....baking and sewing.

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  63. I have two zipper pouches to make for my girls.

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  64. I've got to finish hand quilting a guilt for my brother for christmas.

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  65. I have 3 quilts to bind for Christmas gifts.

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  66. I'm a Christmas fever and have to finish crayon rolls for the kids at my daughter's daycare and quillows for my nieces and nephews.

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  67. I'm about to cut into fabric for rolling meadows and am working on some tools for the sewing room. My gifts were done early this year.

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  68. I'm just finishing off two little Christmas gifts and then I'm done! Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  69. I'm working on 2 Christmas quilts for my nieces.

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  70. I'm working on so many things all at once. Flannel pj's for Christmas gifts, a Swoon quilt, some beaded stiletto's and magnetic needle keepers. Busy, busy, busy.

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  71. I have two birthday gifts to make for a sewing swap and time is running out. Good luck with all of your sewing for Christmas. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  72. I'm working on a tote for my craft supplies.

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  73. I am working on doll clothes

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  74. I am making some more Christmas decorations, then I will be starting what we have already discussed. :)

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  75. I am working on a new pattern for a project bag

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  76. I'm also in santa's sweatshop. 1 quilt to quilt and bind, another not expected to be done but I keep trying.

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  77. I"m trying to finish some Elsa and Anna dolls!

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  78. I have been obsessively sorting my scraps for a couple of days now, but I need to get to work on some cushion covers for our camper van.

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  79. Not making anything for Christmas....but am making a Christmas throw quilt. Glad to have met ya this year and enjoying being a GFC follower and keep your blog link right on my blogroll.

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  80. African themed pot holders for my SIL

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  81. Im have many wips on the go, but right now I have a crochet blanket im working on sitting next to me.

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  82. Working on a Museum Medallion quilt--a commissioned wedding gift. 4 more borders!

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  83. I am slaving away at christmas gifts!

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  84. I am working on a Schnibbles quilt which I am giving as a swap gift to a long time quilting friend.

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  85. I am working on a John Deere Christmas Quilt for my Dad and a crossbody purse for my BFF's Christmas gift...hohoho

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  86. I am working on a one block wonder quilt

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  87. HI, working on Christmas tree ornaments+a blue+white piano runnner!
    Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  88. I just finished a Christmas Button Tree wall hanging and am sewing the blocks together on a baby quilt.

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  89. Just completed sewing a crochet hook roll and two project bags for a Christmas present.

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  90. I'm making two little boy suits for two little boys to wear at my sister's wedding!

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  91. Hey, I'm in the sweatshop too! Aren't you 2 down on the next aisle? ;) Five kids and a grandson!

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  92. I'm working on a show quilt.

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  93. I finally got my daughters quilts finished (on their third birthday) so I am doing some relaxing sewing and working on a teacher's gift quilt that is not due until May!

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  94. Elfing a twin sized quilt for my sister!

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  95. I'm trying to finish my block of the month quilt - putting the rows together and then the backing (I think I'm going to do it without borders).

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  96. I am just finishing 20 Christmas stockings that I will donate to my local WOMEN'S SHELTER that I also make baby and childrens quilts for when I can. Then I plan on making some tree ornaments for my family.
    Pauline

    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

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  97. I'm working on flannel pajamas for my granddaughters.

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  98. Still sewing Christmas presents! Softies for my kiddos, & a rocket ship quilt.

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  99. Hi there! What a great giveaway!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    h_freund@hotmail.com
    I need to sew the binding on my daughters quilt ASAP!!!

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  100. I've been busy sewing reusable cocktail napkins for customers, so haven't had the chance to sew anything for myself.

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  101. I'm working on a jeans quilt for my son.
    Thank you for the chance to win!

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  102. Maxi quilt gal! I love it! I'm working on some staple dresses for others and a trouser muslin for myself!

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  103. I'm working on a Christmas quilt. (Not sure if it'll be for this Christmas or NEXT Christmas....) ;)

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  104. I am making some embroidered Christmas trees

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  105. Working on some half square triangles with a turnover precut. Cindy bluemoonstencils@yahoo.com

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  106. I like the big blocks!
    I'm working in drawstring bags to use as gift wrap.

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  107. Just started Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilt

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  108. Hi, I'm working on the famous Simplicity 1366 top to go out with my family on Thursday night. Many thanks.

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  109. I'm working on finishing several quilts but not necessarily for Christmas. I just want to get them finished!

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  110. I am working on a new dress pattern. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  111. I'm working on fabric-covered journals. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  112. I'm finishing an EPP hexagon quilt using V and Co.'s Color Me Happy line of fabric. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  113. I am working on some mug rugs

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  114. Finishing up a table runner for my future dil

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  115. Santa's sweatshop sounds about right! I have 3 quilts, a bunch of pillows, and some bags to finish before Christmas.

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  116. I'm trying to finish a baby quilt for a friend.

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  117. I am just starting Quiltville's Mystery Quilt.

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  118. I'm working on a Christmas quilt for myself.

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  119. I'm working on a girly quilt for my daughter. :) Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  120. I'm making a bunch of felt embroidered eyeglass cases as Christmas gifts...also knitting a sweater! Thanks!

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  121. Working on cloth napkins and pillowcases.

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  122. I'm working on a black skirt with big white flowers right now. I'd love to win. salinn.bethany@gmail.com

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  123. I'm working on a bed quilt, covered in stars.

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  124. I am currently working on pjs for my kids and gifts for a secret swap I am participating in

    detroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT com

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  125. Hoping to finish a BUNCH of stockings for extended family! :) Thanks for the chance at your giveaway!

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  126. I'm working on small items like key chains, journal covers and tag blankets for my daughter to sell to raise money for a mission trip.

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  127. A million things. Actually 27. Currently pushing to finish some charity work for my guild.

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  128. Working on my kids' christmas outfits and gifts!

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  129. Pjs for my girls and felt/fabric paper dolls and house!

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  130. I need to make a couple of more cup koozies for Xmas gifts. I am embroidering my Journey of a Quilter BOM and awaiting the return of my Pfaff from the repair shop, so I can quilt my two Little Letters baby quilts. Thanks for the giveaway1

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  131. I'm making a baby quilt, and scarves, and a doll cariier, and an apron.

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  132. Thanks for another great giveaway. Just like you, I'm working on several Christmas gifts all at once - a few clothing items, 3 quilts, and various pouches and bags. Its going to be a busy couple of weeks leading up to the festivities.

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  133. I am working on gifts. Plaid scarves and kimonos.

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  134. yep, sewing for christmas too! stockings, pajamas, blankets....

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  135. I just finished a pincushion thread catcher bag for my daughter-in-law. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  136. I am on Santa detail too. Pajamas, doll clothes, hats, mitts, and toys! I love it, though, no complaints here!

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  137. I'm trying to finish a queen sized quilt and two appliqued pillow. Definitely Santa's Sweatshop. cdahlgren at live dot com

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  138. I am making a baby quilt, nativity puppets, and doll clothes, and possibly bed tents if I have the time. sarah@forrussia.org

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  139. Santa's sweatshop! Ha ha ha. That's how I feel. I'm making a playhouse for my girls and then I'll make capes, and bind a quilt for my sister, and make fleece hats for everyone.

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  140. I'm working on Christmas gifts - 9 great nieces and nephew - they'll each be getting 2 quilted pillows. I've got all 18 of them in various stages of being done. How many days do I have til Christmas? Thanks for the chance to win! Jani
    jakesamma@msn.com

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  141. A ballerina doll and a bird embroidery hoop.

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  142. I'm right there with you making stuff for Christmas! I'm working on about 5 crib quilts and numerous pouches and I'm not near done yet! Good luck and thanks for the giveaway!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  143. I'm working on a quilt for my sister. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  144. I'm working on a pair of mittens from an old wool sweater. It's gonna be my first pair and I'm excited to see how they turn out!

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  145. I'm working my boys' quilts...Minecraft and Zombie...ugh :)

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  146. I am working on Christmas presents! A quilt for my mom, a table runner for my grandma, and My Little Pony costumes for my daughter!
    cnmartinez04@gmail.com

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  147. I am making matching dresses for my daughter and my nieces. Thanks!

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  148. I'm working on a duvet cover and a throw. The duvet cover is more exciting as it's all shades of green and blue.

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  149. I'm procrastinating starting on duffel bags for the kids. They won't take long, right? I've still got time. :) Fun giveaway!

    Bess

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  150. I am hoping to finish some sewing projects tomorrow! Jewelry rolls and an apron.

    Jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com

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  151. I am working on my grandmother's garden quilt.

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  152. I'm working on a modern hexie quilt

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  153. I've got to finish an iPhone case and 3 cushion covers!

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  154. I'm knitting a hat for my sister. Binding off tonight!

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  155. I am supposed to be in Santa's sweat shop too but I gave myself a SMS Giveaway Day Night off... I am sure even Santa's elves get that public holiday don't they :)

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  156. Making curtains for bathroom window. I have new windows in the house and the old tattered curtains just won't do! harris4435@gmail.com

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  157. I'm currently making a quilted blanket for my sister's baby, thanks so much for this giveaway!

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  158. I've just finished some sew together bags for Christmas gifts. And yest I discovered that all of our Christmas stockings got wet and were completely ruined (they were in a shed, getting wet for weeks, ugh!) so, I am making more stockings! Thanks for the great giveaway. Merry Christmas.

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  159. I'm working on drawstring bags and tote bags for gifts!

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  160. Three jelly roll quilts that are christmas presents. Just finished quilting the third last night, have the day off today to do the binding for all three.

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  161. Love your quilts! I'm working on finishing up some kids quilts for a friend. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  162. I'm working on some Wiksten tanks!

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  163. Hi! I feel kinda bad saying it so close to Christmas but I'm working on a quilt for ME!!! I finally decided to make myself one and I love it :-) Thank you!!!!

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  164. I'm working on big fleecy picnic blankets for my daughters but it's likely at least one of them will be just a fabric bundle with a promise of future construction!

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  165. I'm working on some gnome potholders and (much more sporadically) a batik quilt. Only one of these things needs finishing for Christmas though. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  166. I'm trying to get my tree up! Other than that, quilting my BOM quilt today! Thank you!

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  167. I have binding and sleeve to put on a wall hanging, I'm halfway through cutting out pieces for my last sew together bag too!

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  168. My daughter has requested rice bags in different sizes for Christmas so I am working on those as well as some tote bags which are also gifts

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  169. I'm making a knight hoodie for my son for Christmas.

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  170. I am sewing a table runner for my Mom for Christmas. It's pieced and quilted and I am now onto the binding.

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  171. I've got a quilt made out of old dress shirts on the go.

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  172. I am working on some xmas pillows

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  173. It has bee awhile since I quilted or even sewed. So i am starting with a string placement to work on my 1/4 inch and boy am I out of practice.

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  174. I'm hustling to finish many homemade gifts! Still on the list are stick horses for my daughters and clothes for all of their dolls!

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  175. I am adding binding to three quilts so I can gift them!

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  176. I need to get my butt in gear making some scarves for the girls...

    Thanks!
    Kristin in Alaska
    sunshine_in_wi(at)ymail(dot)com

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  177. I'm working on pj's for my son -- all of a sudden all his pj's are getting really small... :)

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  178. Christmas pajamas

    sntbosch(at)me(dot)com

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  179. I'm piecing two different quilts, quilting another, making a quilted machine cover, and I'm about to make some dry erase placemats for my nephews!

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  180. 1 queen size quilt and two super hero outfits monique.belmer at gmail dot com

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  181. I'm finishing up a snippet roll that I'm doing for a Vintage Dragonfly swap. They are so fun!

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  182. I am finishing up a commissioned quilt then hopefully on to some gifts :)

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  183. I'm working on some canvas tote bags (with applique) for a fundraiser for my son's school. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  184. Gorgeous quilts! I'm working on some christmas gifts & orders. Right now I'm making a ruffled candle skirt..I had never seen one before until someone asked me to make her one. Easy and fun!

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  185. A performance dress. And it's killing me.......

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  186. I'm working on a Christmas tree skirt, but I have no idea if I will finish in time for this year since i have decided it will be a perfect time to practice FMQ, gad, what am I thinking.

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  187. I am still working on Christmas gifts. I think I will make table runners next.

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  188. pj pants!

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  189. I enjoyed looking around your blog - beautiful work! I too am toiling away on my Christmas gift list and wondering how it is that every year I fail to start soon enough! Thanks for a chance to win!
    Warm regards,
    Ruth Lutz
    ruthlutzorlando@aol.com

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  190. My niece wants throw pillows for her bed so I'm working on those.

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  191. I am working on some Elsa and Anna dolls for my daughters!

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  192. I have about 15 different pouches and bags in various stages of completion lol Thanks!

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  193. I am working on a guilt for my dad

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  194. I am working on a no sew tie blanket for Christmas. Sometimes easy is nice for Christmas ;-)

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