Friday, December 14, 2012

A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

My sponsor, Contemporary Cloth
has a wonderful offer for this weekend's Giveaway! 

Simpatico Fabric Giveaway with Contemporary Cloth!

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Contemporary Cloth began for owner Sondra, as a way to provide a resource for interesting, contemporary, modern, and retro-look textiles for home or office, at reasonable prices.The fabrics she offers can be used in art quilts, wearable art, wall art, interior design projects, crafts, mixed media, book arts, etc. They have a worldwide customer base that has inspired them to continue on that path. In the shop you'll find a large variety of quilting & home dec fabrics, bold cottons, Yuwa Japanese Fabrics, notions, magazines & books and more.

We invite you to sign up for the Contemporary Cloth email newsletter on the website, so you can stay up to date with their new arrivals and sales. You can visit and follow them at on their various social media sites --

* Shop * Blog * Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest *


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We hope you enjoy visiting Contemporary Cloth!!  

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For this weekend's Giveaway, Contemporary Cloth is offering a TWELVE Fat Quarter Bundle of the lovely Cloud9 Organic Fabric collection, Simpatico, Designed by Michelle Engel Bencsko!
They are so gorgeous!! I love the combination of this soft palette with grey and the geometric patterns!

In addition,  Contemporary Cloth is offering a special discount to my readers for 20% off ALL orders (excludes just clearance and Celia Mancurti's Textile)!!  Use discount code :  ThanksMaureen - on orders placed today thru Wednesday, Dec. 19th! 

Simpatico Fabric Giveaway with Contemporary Cloth!

Enter to win! 

Here's how,

1.Simply add a comment to this post! If you'd like, you can share with us what sewing project you're working on right now? (one entry)
2. Follow Contemporary Cloth's facebook page, OR sign up to receive the Newsletter on their website. Just let me know that you follow them, by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional entry)
3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional entry) 
4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I thought it would be nice to add that as another way to enter! Whether by tweet, facebook, pin, blog, etc... (one optional entry)

Please, enter now through Monday morning, December 17th. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name in a new post here on the blog. I try to have that up in the morning and will contact the winner via email, as well!


* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!



Wishing a wonderful weekend to all!!!

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Thank you to all who entered this past weekend's Giveaway!! 
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  From 1,484 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

Comment #255 -- Carmen, who said...
I think Sondra is sooo nice. Thanks to you both for a great giveaway!
Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!

1,463 comments:

  1. I like Contemporary Cloth on FB.

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  2. I liked them on fb and signed up for their newsletter. Your blog is lovely!

    kelly.hoch@yahoo.com

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  3. I am working on a throw quilt for my sister for Christmas,,, and running out of time!
    lisamcgriff(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  4. I follow your blog ;-)
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  5. I follow Contemporary Cloth!
    lisamcgriff(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  6. I follow you!
    lisamcgriff(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. I tweeted. https://twitter.com/MoeWest/status/279594621556887552

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  8. I love this collection, it would be great to win. Thank you for the giveaway

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  9. I follow Contemporary Cloth on FB.

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  10. I am working on a quilt for my family room right now.

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  11. I am a long time follower of yours. Love these fabrics, they are cheering me up.

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  12. Beautiful fabric, and I really like Cloud 9. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm working on small Christmas projects at the moment!

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  13. Just about to start a whole cloth quilt for my godson.

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  14. Finishing up my sons quilt. Have to make sure its under the xmas tree!

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  15. I'm working on my first ever quilt! A rag quilt backed with minky for my baby girl due in February.

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  16. I like Contemporary Cloth on Facebook. Thanks

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  17. I'm working on a t-shirt quilt for my Air Force son...it's looking pretty good...

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  18. I follow Contemporary Cloth's FB page.

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  19. I'm a follower, Maureen! Thanks

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  20. I'm working on a quilt for my brother for Christmas!

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  21. I like contemporary cloth on facebook!

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  22. I'm working on a table runner to give to a friend on Monday.

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  23. I am working on a toddler floor cushion and shopping cart cover. Just finished a maternity hospital gown for a friend.

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  24. I follow Contemporary Cloth on Facebook (jdgunthorpe at yahoo dot co dot uk). Thanks!

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  25. I follow Contemporary Cloth on Facebook.

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  26. I love to use this for a baby quit

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  27. I am follower of Maureen Cracknell Handmade.

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  28. I tweeted about the giveaway!

    https://twitter.com/KendalBarriere/status/279597890605809666

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  29. I am working on pillow cases to match the quilt I made

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  30. I'm working on a girl baby quilt for my nephew!

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  31. I'm working on a babyquilt for my nephew.

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  32. I think Sondra is sooo nice. Thanks to you both for a great giveaway!

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  33. And I shared the giveaway on FB

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  34. My most recent project has been aprons. They were fun but a lot of work. I know the girls that I made them for <3 them!

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  35. I am working on a few holiday gifts! got to get sewing....
    thanks for the giveaway!

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  36. These fabrics feel soooo soft in real lfe. I love organic cotton - my fingers are crossed = terrific giveaway Maureen!!

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  37. Lovely fabrics!! I'm sewing Christmas ornaments for family and many oven mitts for Etsy orders.

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  38. I follow Contemporary Cloth's facebook page.

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  39. I am a follower!
    thanks for the giveaway!

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  40. I liked Contemporary Cloth on Facebook!

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  41. Just needing to finish sewing some pillow together.

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  42. so many projects, so little time... I have two quilts in progress that I'm trying to finish up in the next week. (eek!)

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  43. I´ve just finished a quilt for my sister. Thanks Maureen for this great giveaway!

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  44. I follow Maureen Cracknell Handmade.

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  45. i am making cloth toys for Christmas.

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  46. I follow you on Reader, FB and Pinterest!

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  47. I subscribe to Contemporary Cloth's newsletter. it's such a great shop to order from!!

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  48. I follow your blog working on Christmas presents

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  49. and I'm a follower of your blog. hope your having a great week!

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  50. I follow Contemporary Cloth on fb...also receive their newsletter.

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  51. Fabulous giveaway - I am one of your many happy followers!!!

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  52. i am making cloth toys for Christmas.

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  53. I have pinned this giveaway! http://pinterest.com/pin/48484133460285294/

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  54. I'm working on an applique quilt.

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  55. I am a follower of Maureen Cracknell Handmade.

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  56. Making a new wet bag to match my diaper bag.

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  57. Beautiful fabrics! I am re-making my studio and the fabric colors would be perfect! Jamie V in MT
    http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
    jamievowell@yahoo.com

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  58. I'm finishing Christmas gifts, including new Christmas stockings for the parents!

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  59. I liked Contemporary cloth on facebook!

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  60. I'm still making Christmas gifts - quilted tablerunners.

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  61. I'm a follower! Thanks for the chance!

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  62. I love your Friday fabric giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  63. I follow Contemporary Cloth on FB and get the newsletter!

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  64. I tweeted! https://twitter.com/giddy99/status/279602180963565568

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  65. Knitting baby blankets and also working on a new quilt! :) (mandarenee@hotmail.com)

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  66. I follow Contemporary Cloth on facebook.

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  67. I follow Contemporary Cloth on FB under Jonquil Alexia.

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  68. I am new to this site. I am trying to make a memory quilt for my daughter. It will take me awhile as I put all the pieces together. I am also new at making quilts.

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  69. Great giveaway!
    I'm making totes for Christmas at the moment!

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  70. I am piecing the back of a quilt for my husband.

    Fawn

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  71. I liked contemporary cloth on facebook.

    Fawn

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  72. I am currently behind on finishing a counted cross stitch birth record for a friend.

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  73. I like the colours! Right now I am working on some quilted tote bags for Christmas.

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  74. I like Contemporary Cloth Inc. on Facebook.

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  75. I follow Maureen - I just love your blogs!

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  76. I'm a newbie to sewing and have just started a patchwork cushion.

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  77. I have quilts coming out of my eye-balls until christmas gifts are finished!!

    elisabeth [dot] woo @ gmail.com

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  78. I want to make 6 quilted kitchen chair cushions. All with the same fabric but a little different patterns. These fabrics would be perfect!

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  79. Now following Contemporary Cloth on FB too!

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  80. I have Liked Contemporary Cloth of FB for a while!

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  81. I'm working on a Puffy Coat for my 7 yr old. All that's left is the buttons!

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  82. I'm working on a Puffy Coat for my 7yr old. All that's left is the buttons.

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  83. I'm working on an elephant baby mobile!

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  84. I'm a follower of Contemporary Cloth

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  85. Wow, love these fabrics! I am in the middle of appliqueing my sons turtle quilt.

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  86. I'm finishing up Christmas gifts for the grands teachers. Embroidery patches tied around candy jars...

    The fabric is wonderful1

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  87. I "Like" Contemporary Cloth" on FB

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  88. Trying to finish all holiday gifts.
    I get newsletter.

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  89. I follow Contemporary Cloth on FB, and receive their newsletter.

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  90. I follow you on FB and through Google Reader!

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  91. hi Maureen, i have just made a fabric envelope, a fabric box and a bojagi for my friend's birthday! :)

    audrey_jiajia(at)msn(dot)com

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  92. I've just finished some Xmas presents and now I'll make some mor Xmas decoration

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  93. My current project is a canvas snowman table runner with hand embroidery. It's turning out quite nicely.

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  94. i am a follower on facebook! :)

    audrey_jiajia(at)msn(dot)com

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  95. Just finished 2 pillows as Christmas gifts!

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  96. Love the fabric! I am currently sewing christmas outfits for the grandbaby and enjoying every minute of it!

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  97. hi Maureen, i am also a follower of Maureen Cracknell Handmade

    audrey_jiajia(at)msn(dot)com

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  98. Great giveawy! I am working on a lime green and pastel blue "Bella Wave" quilt for a great niece.

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  99. I follow Maureen Cracknell Handmade on fb

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  100. pretty fabric..always working on a quilt..also working on xmas presents like ties for men and infinity scarves

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  101. I am working on making mini curtains right now!

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  102. I follow Contemporary Cloth on fb

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  103. I am working on hand quilting a quilt for my boyfriend.

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  104. I'm working on a Turning Twenty quilt right now. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  105. I love these colors! I would make a quilt for my daughter!

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  106. Finishing binding on two quilts. New project in the wings.

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  107. I like Contemporary on Facebook and I get their newsletter.

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  108. Lovely fabrics! I would love to win some!

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  109. I follow Contemporary Cloth on FB!

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  110. I follow you on your blog and on FB!

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  111. I'm working on a rag quilt for my mother in law.

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  112. I'm making a kindle case for my MIL's Xmas present :)

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  113. I am working on a disappearing 4 patch quilt for my nephew just in time for Christmas. That completes 4 quilts since May, and one more to go!

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  114. What fresh looking fabrics. So out of my box ... would love to use them in 2013 to stretch myself.

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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  115. I subscribed to their newsletter!

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  116. Im a fan of Contemporary cloth too!

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  117. I signed up for their newsletter -- thank you for making me aware of this company! housewifeintown@gmail.com

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  118. Love the designs and colors of this fabric! They would make a nice quilt for a new baby! maddmomma8@aol.com

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  119. I know follow Contemporary Cloth's on Facebook.

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  120. Hey there! What a cool giveaway! Right now, I'm working on Christmas ornaments and superhero capes.

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  121. I love the fabric and would love a chance to win it. I am also a follower of your fb page.

    Tammy Rice
    tammyandjody@sbcglobal.net

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  122. I need to finish a binding on a quilt for my great niece.

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  123. I pinned this post! Such fun fabrics! :)

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  124. I am a happy follower! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  125. Wow! What a terrific giveaway! I am currently working on using up my stash. I'm using a Pinterest idea and making bath rugs by foundation quilting onto bath towels. I love how they're turning out!

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  126. I'm working on some pillow shams to match the quilt I made last week.

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  127. I'm a new follower of your blog!

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  128. I "liked" Contemporary Cloth, Inc. on facebook.

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  129. I am working on a hand-sewn, queen-size EPP hexagon flower quilt that seems like it will never be big enough - I do love its scrappy goodness, though! I am also making some small Christmas presents, too.

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  130. I'm paper piecing a Christmas pillow. Thanks for the chance to win such fun fabric.

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  131. I like CC's Facebook page and receive their newsletter.

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  132. I'm finishing up a set of mini quilts for my sister using this block of the month quilt along:
    http://aprilmaedesigns.com/hellosun/
    They are so adorable, I'm having a hard time convincing myself to give them away!

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  133. Ooh! Lovely fabric! Loving greys and mustard yellows! I'm currently making Xmas stockings for the family.

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  134. Tweeted the giveaway, too.
    https://twitter.com/AlphaBecky/status/279611156606369792

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  135. I'm working fast and furiously on Christmas gifts!!

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  136. Following contemporary cloth on Facebook! x

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  137. I have no time to sew right now, but I've been daydreaming about a new clutch.

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  138. i'm working on a gift right now - almost through with the quilting!

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  139. I follow you on Facebook and via newsletter! x

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  140. I am working on a t shirt quilt for a customer.
    These fabrics are fabulous! Thanks for the chance to play with them.

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  141. Love! Took a day off work to slam through holiday projects

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  142. I'm working on a gift for son and wife!

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  143. And thank you for the Contemporary Cloth intro. Following them now...

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