Friday, September 18, 2015

Can I Get A Whoop Whoop - What Shade Are You? A Giveaway!!

Hi, all!

It's Friday again, and that means it's time to get our whoop whoops on!  Today's a special day - I'm going to share a secret project that I've been working on for a little while, and at the end, there's a GIVEAWAY!  You too can have a little something special to whoop about - so let's get to it!

When I was contacted by RJR Fabrics to see if I wanted to participate in their What Shade Are You blog hop, I jumped at the chance - sewing with solids? Check! A free hand to choose whatever colors I want to work with? Absolutely!!  Who wouldn't?

Now, if this is your first time stopping by my blog, let me introduce myself.  I'm Sarah, and I love bright colors, modern quilts, solid fabrics, (heck who am I kidding, I love all fabric!), and my family.  I have three wonderful grandchildren who love my quilts, so I make them at least one each year.  I've been quilting for about six years now, although I started sewing when I was eight (way more years ago than I want to admit to!)  When I started quilting, I suddenly became a "finisher" - something really different for me, as I used to be really good at starting, but not finishing.  Quilting has grabbed hold of me, and charity quilting has become my passion.  Our church's quilt ministry has given away almost 1200 quilts over the past six years! But I still find some time to design some quilts, test patterns and review quilting books - it's a good life!  But enough about me - let's get to the quilt!

Designing this quilt was so much fun!  After looking at the color card with all the beautiful RJR Cotton Supreme Solid samples, I fell in love with this peachy strata of colors... although it was a hard choice!  There are a whole lot of beautiful colors available!


It's the column on the right!

My husband wanted to go out on the boat, so I grabbed my colors and my graph book and headed out on the lake.  I doodled for a while and, with my husband's valuable input, came up with this design...




 And in a couple of weeks, these beautiful fabrics arrived!  I couldn't wait to cut into them - they are such vibrant colors, and I could see that my vision was going to work!



So after cutting - and I'll be the first to admit, I lucked out, discovering a mistake in my measurements before cutting - I got to work piecing.  Lots of chain piecing - a wonderful timesaver - and I also did a little double stitching on my flying geese, creating some little "bonus" half-square triangles when I cut them apart. (We'll see those HSTs again in a few minutes!)



 The quilt itself went together pretty quickly - isn't that the best part of modern quilts?  So much impact in a short time.  I love it!



The colors are ranged lightest at the top to darkest at the bottom, with the diamonds also light to dark.  I think it looks like bubbles rising from the depths, and that inspired the name - "Joy Rises".


I did straight line quilting on my long arm on this quilt, breaking the stitching at the blue diamonds.  The quilting rows at the top are about 1/4" apart, and gradually get further and further apart towards the bottom of the quilt.  At the bottom of the quilt, they are about 1" apart.  It adds to the illusion of depth and distance in the quilt.  I love it when a plan comes together!


The back of the quilt is pieced with scraps left over from piecing the front.  I do love an improv back! And the whole quilt is lovely, soft and cuddly after washing.  RJR's Cotton Supreme Solids are wonderful to work with!

And remember those little "bonus" HSTs?  Well, I started fooling around with them on the design wall in the quilting studio at church, and came up with this design.  I thought this might work, but needed to make a few more dark HSTs at home.



When I got home, laziness kicked in and I wondered what it would look like if I didn't make more dark HSTs, but instead took out some of the light ones from the middle.  


And I loved the effect!  To me it looks like a moon at night, at that time when you can also see the clouds reflecting the sunset.  This one is called "Moonrise" and it's about 18" square.  I don't often make mini quilts, but this one is going to hang on the wall in my studio!


For the quilting, I decided to use a technique I just learned from Christa Watson's new book, Machine Quilting With Style.  Her method for quilting a spiral is so easy - all done with the walking foot!  I love the way the quilting turned out, and the final mini is so much fun!


The spiral quilting really enhances the "moon" effect!  Sometimes a plan just comes together!

And now for the giveaway - would you like to win a fat quarter bundle of the beautiful colors I used for this quilt?  


From left to right, they are:  Shell Pink, Ballerina, Paris, Just Peachy, Flamingo, Elephantastic Pink, Tropicana, Beachy Coral, Amaryllis, Noel Red, Poolside, Riviera, and Horizon.

How do you enter?  Easy!  

1.  Leave a comment below, and just to make it interesting, answer the question in the comment before yours, and leave another question for the person who follows you.  I'll start it off with this one - sports car or SUV?

2.  You can get an extra entry if you link up for Whoop Whoop Friday!  It doesn't have to be a finish - just something you're happy to have accomplished this week!

3.  If you're a follower of this blog, or if you follow me on Instagram (I'm @fabricaddictquilts), you can have an extra entry for either or both.

That's simple enough, isn't it?  You can enter until Thursday, 9/24 at about noon, and I'll announce a winner on next Friday's whoop whoop post!

(Apologies to my international readers, but the giveaway this time is limited to the U.S. and Canada.)

And just because it's pretty, here's another shot of "Joy Rises"!


And that's my happy dance for the week - 
can I get a whoop whoop?

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And now it's your turn!

What's got you whooping it up this week?


What's got you dancing a happy little dance?

Share - we want to dance right along with you -

And it's always more fun to dance with friends!

This week the linky will stay open until Thursday at noon.

Hope to see you there!

Hugs!

Sarah



237 comments:

  1. Minivan actually! More room than an SUV! lol I love Aurifil and YLI threads... Are you a thread snob or will you use any brand when quilting?

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  2. Entry #2 ... for linking up with you today :) ~ Kathi

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  3. Entry #3 ~ For being a longtime bloggy lover of yours... and blog follower for sure!!! ~ Kathi

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  4. I am kinda a thread snob. I do like good quality of thread like aurifil. Do you sew on more than one project at a time?

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  5. Entry #2 - I have been a follower of yours since the start of H2H. Both of your quilts are stunning.

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  6. Oh no......not another reason to revisit making those dreaded half square triangles....but like always you make it look so easy and provide information to make it happen. Thank you.

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  7. Yes, I have multiple projects at one time.

    Cats or dogs?

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  8. I follow on BlogLovin. sjvonfumetti at yahoo dot com I love that you share your thought process in creating your quilts.

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  9. Definitely love dogs although they are a lot more work than cats.

    Quilt your own quilts or send them to a long armer?

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  10. I think the original quilt is just awesome!! And you know I love that use of all the extra play pieces. I quilt my own quilts on my home machine unless they are over twin size and then they go to the long armer. Question: What is your favorite color combo ?

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  11. Dog ~ but outside as I'm allergic although we walk almost daily. I pet her but promptly wash my hands.
    Beautiful quilts - just beginning some solid fabric pieces myself.
    Thimble or not?

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  12. Entry #2 for linking up to Whoop Whoop Friday.

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  13. No thimble, not much hand sewing here. I'll carry on with Sharon's question, What's your favorite color combo?

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  14. No thimble. Thanks for all the inspiration and for the giveaway. Iowa or not?

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  15. Both quilts are dynamic, but I like the HST one best. It radiates warmth and energy and I've done that spiral thing. I didn't know other people were doing it too. I think the question might be thimble or not. When I'm hand quilting yes. When I'm hand applique or piecing no I just poke my finger a lot!!
    My question is:
    How do you store finished quilts?? Mine have their own room
    LeeAnna at not afraid of color

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  16. and one for entering the wonderful link party! Wouldn't it be exciting to win! LeeAnna at leeannaquilts at gmail dot com

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  17. Thanks for give away and beautiful colors. I live in Iowas and it is HOT some days. Pfaff or Bernina?

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  18. Sounds like a pretty good life to me. 1200 charity quilts is amazing! I really like that. Do you always design your quilts on paper first? The improv back is exceptional and the lazy version of your hst creation is a true winner! Thanks for the linky.

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  19. HI Sarah! Ya know I"m a happy follower...keep ya right on my blogroll.

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  20. LInked my Elmo Quilt this week...can ya believe our grand guy is two already!

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  21. I'll answer Leanna's question to get the questions going again....I the quilts that aren't being used are stored on a quilt ladder in my livingroom.
    My question: tea or coffee?

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  22. I linked up a finish this week!

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  23. Happy follower, beautiful design

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  24. Absolutely love yours quilts! I don't drink tea or coffee...I'm a water girl! :) Boring huh?

    My question will be Aurifil or Superior Threads? :)

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  25. My answer - neither tea or coffee for me

    Question - what is your favorite Autumn/Fall memory from childhood?

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  26. The colors you chose are gorgeous, and I love both of the quilts you made with them!
    I use Aurifil threads. My question is do you prefer old sewing machines or the new ones with all the bells and whistles?

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  27. Love the quilting especially on the littler one. Love the colors.
    Hum -- both -- currently running projects on a 5 yr old Bernina and a 1950's Featherweight. Not so fond of the super high end, cost the same as a small car machines.

    My question - do you prefer light or dark chocolate? And, can I say both!

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  28. Wow! I love this quilt so much! Ive been seeing it on your Instagram and couldn't wait to see t finished. I've had something similar in my mind with solids for a while and I can't wait to start it!
    In answer to Bonnie's question--BOTH! But if I had to choose it would be dark. Because a little goes a long way! Yum.

    My question: sunrise or sunset?

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  29. Sunset. The vibrant colors are soothing after a long day.
    Your choice of colors and creative designs are inspiring. I follow your blog and am always excited to read about your projects and interests. Enjoy your quilt show at Gladeville this weekend.

    My question - Candy Corn or Peeps?

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  30. I just found your blog and I am enjoying your work.

    My answer to Momma Llama's question - Candy Corn.

    My question - dark or white chocolate?

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  31. I just found your blog and I am enjoying your work.

    My answer to Momma Llama's question - Candy Corn.

    My question - dark or white chocolate?

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  32. What a whoop whoop!!! Your quilt is stunningly gorgeous! Your church ministry is a total encouragement to me. Thank you for your commitment to that.

    Candy corn!........with peanuts!

    My question?----City or country?

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  33. Your quilt is gorgeous! I love the color combo.

    In answer to Penny's question: It depends. I love the city because where I live I'm near the ocean and everything is within reach. I would love the country to just get away for some peace and quiet.

    My Question: If you could pick any sewing machine, what would it be?

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  34. Great finishes!

    I'm a city girl.

    My question - solids or prints?

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  35. Batik! Awesome quilts! Press seams open or to one side and why?

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  36. Amazing quilts! I really love the colors you selected & the design ~ well, you are one talented lady!

    I would like to find a nice featherweight.

    Can I say prints & solids? I love both traditional & modern quilts so I purchase both prints & solids.

    Mountain or beach vacation?

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  37. Mountain! We live in the Sunshine state so the cool refreshing mountains are a pleasant change.

    My question? Milk shakes or Ice cream sodas

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  38. I'm linked to the Whoop Whoop :-)

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  39. I am also a long time follower.
    In case you missed it, my question -

    Milk Shakes or Ice cream sodas

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  40. I love your creative process.
    I prefer milk shakes using real milk

    modern quilts or reproduction quilts?

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  41. Ice cream sodas are my choice, root beer floats, agh...

    Your color choices remind me of the Mesa's out west and the diamonds could be rain drops. Very nice gradient/value progression, one of these days I'll splurge and get a color card for my favorite solids too.

    Chocolate or Vanilla flavor?

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  42. Your quilt turned out beautiful! And I love your spiral quilting on the mini. :)

    Chocolate for sure! Or vanilla with chocolate sauce. ;)

    What are your favorite fabric colors?

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  43. I follow you on Bloglovin'!

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  44. I also follow you on Instagram! :)

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  45. Beautiful quilting! your lines are so straight.

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  46. Sarah, a huge Whoop Whoop for you! Both of your RJR quilts are stunning! I pinned them both too. Love the fabric colors you chose!
    Jenn's was the last question (Hi Jenn!)
    I am partial to reds.
    My question is, what is your favorite time of the day to sew?

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  47. Also, I follow you on Bloglovin', my blog sidebar, email... :)
    Sarah, does RJR produce color cards for its solids line? If so, do you know where we can purchase one? I love how subtle the gradations of color are with the ones you showed.
    I linked up for the party!

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  48. Sarah, your quilts are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your design process too. you are so inspiring! I got a huge quilt top finished this week for my DH but no pictures yet as it is still on the longarm.
    SewCraftyJenn :-) I love blues and greens and apparently browns cuz I have a huge stack of them :-)

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  49. oops! I forgot a question for the next person...
    what do you do with the quilts you make?

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  50. What beautiful quilts! And lucky you for getting to work with those lovely solids. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win!

    My favorite time of day to sew is the afternoon and early evening because of the wonderful light I have coming through the sewing room window at that time of day.

    What is your favorite quilting tool (besides your sewing machine)?

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  51. I love my rotary cutter! What is your favorite color, and do your fabrics reflect that?

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  52. I linked to the party - the cargo duffle.

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  53. Love the way you used those colors in graduation or gradedation one of those words work I am sure...

    My favorite time to sew is in the morning after my cup of tea and checking out the blogs I check each day....

    My question is : Do you have a favorite munchie as you quilt?

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  54. Oh my gosh, Sarah, what gorgeous quilts! I love the colors you chose for Joy Rises, and the moon quilt really does look like a moon! Just amazing work. Congratulations!

    While I'm quilting, I munch on baby carrots or Skittles. Chocolate melts and gets all over the fabric!

    Here's my question: if your life had a theme song, what would it be?

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  55. I don't eat when I'm quilting. In fact, it's probably the only time I forget to eat (unfortunately).

    My question: Press seams open or to the side?

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  56. My theme song is "I Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty.

    I follow this blog on Bloglovin.

    What kind of sewing machine do you have?

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  57. I'm a follower via Bloglovin'. Thanks.

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  58. Wow - double whoop-worthy this week! Fabulous color palette, genius use of value in both quilts, and your quilting really enhances each one. Great names, too.
    I linked up, and I'm already a follower of your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to be in the drawing!
    No special theme song for me, although lately I've been listening to "best of" CDs from Dixie Chicks, Alabama, the Eagles....
    What are you listening to?

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  59. Love your modern Quilt!!!! awesome..... fabulous color combinations. I Have Brother CS 6000i Machine.
    Question: What is your favorite Free Motion Quilting design?

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  60. Entry 2: Linked up under : summer dress by aaseevana (#52).

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  61. I like the Girlie Swirlies myself, but simple matchstick quilting is another favorite.

    Sarah, you did a fabulous job for RJK company showing off their solids! Flaunt it, girl! I'm a follower everywhere, and I've linked up. I love the palette you chose, and would be thrilled to try my hand at using the same.

    What's for lunch at your house today?

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  62. Your quilt is beautiful! I love the colors you chose. Nice job!

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  63. I linked up the scrappy 16 patch I made for the 100 quilts for kids event. I was a great way to use up my leftover binding bits.

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  64. Love both quilts, but love, love, love the circle quilting on the HST one and wondering if it is something I could actually do.

    Lunch today is a protein Mexican salad as I'm on day 3 of Whole30.

    Question: Do you do EPP?

    I do follow you and also linking up. Whoop, Whoop!!!

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  65. Wow, love the gradation in Joy Rises, and the turquoise diamonds really make it pop! And I never realized an overall spiral could be so pretty. Beautiful mini-quilt! Uh-oh, I don't know what EPP is (Jennifer's question), so I'll pass it along to the next commenter: Do you do EPP?

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  66. Amazing quilt! The colors are so rich. Great bonus mini quilt!
    Yes, LOVE EPP!
    Question: Do you know where your reading glasses are? I don't :(

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  67. Sarah, both quilts are gorgeous! I love both designs, and those fabrics look beautiful. I'd love to have them in my stash. I don't wear glasses, so I never have to worry about losing them :)
    Question: Italian or Mexican food?

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  68. I love this quilt in every way! Great colors and love the simple spiral that makes it look complicated. Yes, I do know where my reading glasses are because I have many pairs I keep in the rooms I use them in. They never leave that room! 😊
    Question: Cats or Dogs?
    Followed on Instagram: @cwdgraphics

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  69. Dogs for sure!!!! What's your favorite color family?

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  70. Blues!
    What's your favourite vegetable?

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  71. I follow your blog, one of the very first I did, on bloglovin. Sarah both of these quilts elicited an intake of breath! They are GORGEOUS. I hope you will release a pattern for Joy Rises. Love love love both of these!!

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  72. Love the quilts. Sweet corn. What's your favorite ice cream flavor?

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  73. Beautiful quilts!

    Definitely cats, I have 2 who love to shed their black hair on any quilt in progress!

    Coke or Pepsi?

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  74. I linked my grandson's quilt, Jack and Friends for Brady, that I finished this week.

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  75. I am loving that spiral quilting! Gorgeous! I have been sewing since I was 12, was a home economics major in college, have always wanted to make a quilt, but just recently began quilting now that I'm retired.
    And the answer is CATS! I have 2 cats, but I am also a dog lover too, and have a very silly & spunky corgi.
    Those beautiful quilt colors remind me of the beach, so my QUESTION is...Beach or Mountains?

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  76. And I am now following your blog!

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  77. Beach over mountains! My question is solids or prints?

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  78. I follow via e-mail. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  79. Love, love your quilt!!! I wish I could just sit down and conjure something like that up! I have to admit I haven't worked with solids much. :) My question is black or cream and sugar?
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  80. Two fabulous quilts! WOW!

    I go with very black with half n half....lots of half n half!

    My question: tent or hotel?

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  81. Wow is right, totally love your quilts and the colors.
    Hotel for sure, many of my family would pick tent.
    Question: Coke or Pepsi?

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  82. Neither, don't drink pop and haven't for at least 30 years.

    Question: Who is bigger, Mrs. Bigger or Mrs. Bigger's baby?
    okay that's silly, so if you prefer
    Football fan or not?

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  83. I added a link (#69). Sarah your projects are so gorgeous!

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  84. Following on Bloglovin'. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  85. Not a fan. Ocean or mountain? I'm both. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  86. I like my herbal tea plain, without cream or sugar. Next question... do you prefer fruit pies or cream pies?
    Joy Rises is simply fabulous! Even the back is as interesting as it is pretty. I'm very impressed with your stunning use of color gradations AND weighted quilting! Your moon quilt is great, too!

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  87. I really admire your work and have signed up to follow your blog by email.
    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I'd love to win this bundle and try my hand at making a quilt similar to your Joy Rises.

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  88. I love the palette of colors that you chose and your original design..WOW! I just finished a quilt in solids though it's hand quilted and took longer but it would look great in this palette of yours as well.

    ok the last question that I see is from Kathleen D. FRUIT PIE,! :)

    Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?

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  89. Just found you and now following on Bloglovin.

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  90. Favorite ice cream flavor: peppermint!

    Cake or pie?

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  91. Depends, now that fall is coming, I love fall.

    Favorite quilt pattern

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  92. Majestic Mountain Quilt Jelly Roll Quilt.

    Favorite quilting notion that wasn't designed specifically for quilting?

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  93. Freezer paper.

    Cutting out a pattern or actual sewing it??

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  94. Cutting out a pattern.

    Pins or wonder clips?

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  95. Actually sewing the project :)

    Favorite Candy? (M&M's for me!)

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  96. I follow thru Email & Bloglovin! :)

    Your Quilt is AWESOME!!!

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  97. I really like your Moonrise! I really like that you did it using leftovers.
    Favorite quilting notion not designed for that purpose? Chop Sticks - great for turning the corners in the binding.
    Would you rather sew from a pattern or wing it?

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  98. Pattern! Quilt your own or pay to have it quilted?
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  99. Nice quilt you made! I'd rather quilt my own. Truck or car?

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  100. chevy truck please.....Love the shades ty for giveaway............warm and natural batting or cheapest you can find?

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  101. Beautiful quilt - thank you for the opportunity to work with these colors - Warm and Natural - after all that work . . . dark chocolate or milk chocolate ??

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  102. It depends on the project. Mostly it's warm and natural, but I do use basic polyester too. Piecing thread? Mine is Aurifil.

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  103. I love this quilt - looks very 'southwest' to me! Dark chocolate of course! Your favorite latte flavor??

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  104. wow...wonderful quilts...love Joy Rises

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  105. Love both quilts. The diamonds just pop on the first one. I love your quilting! I linked tonight.
    I wanted to invite you to come over and link your party at my party.
    Click on the leaf on the sidebar. You can link every week!
    Have a great party!

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  106. Love both quilts. The diamonds just pop on the first one. I love your quilting! I linked tonight.
    I wanted to invite you to come over and link your party at my party.
    Click on the leaf on the sidebar. You can link every week!
    Have a great party!

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  107. Sarah, You did a wonderful job. I love Moonrise. I am out out the giveway. Piecing or Appliqué?

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  108. Lovely quilts Sarah! I prefer piecing to applique. It's pouring rain here tonight, so my question is what type of day do you like for quilting - sunshine or rain?

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  109. I love a rainy day for quilting. We had some of that today, too. And along with it came some cooler temperatures. Yea!
    City or country?

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  110. Following by email.
    Your quilt is fabulous. I also really like what you did with the back and the bonus triangles. Sometimes I have more fun playing with those than I did making the actual quilt!

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  111. I'll answer the question that appears 2 entries back...country. I don't like the hustle and bustle of the city. Nice to visit but, you know...
    Coke or Pepsi?

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  112. Oh, an easy question. Coke for me. The real stuff--no diet, no Zero.

    For my question: Did you have any special names for your grandparents, other than Grandpa and Grandma?

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  113. I follow you via email: wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  114. My linky is #87. And before I forget to say it, both of your tops are so lovely!

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  115. To answer Beth: I didn't know any of my grandparents! Sadly, they had all passed away by the time I was born.

    Gorgeous quilt!

    My question: Peanut butter...crunchy or creamy?

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  116. I am a Bloglovin' follower and love your quilt!

    *See question in previous comment.

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  117. No special names for my grandparents, but they were special people.

    My Question: What do you do with your scraps.

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  118. My grandparents were called grandpa and grandma. I guess we are not too original in our family. Do you like background music when quilting or do your prefer quiet?

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  119. Absolutely crunchy peanut butter! My question to the next person is whether you prefer using print fabrics or solids?

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  120. Music rather than quiet. But a good audio book would be better. Great give away. Thank you.
    Chocolate or vanilla?

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  121. Awesome quilt design! I just love the colors. Vanilla (with chocolate). Regular fries or Sweet potato fries

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  122. Sweet potato every time! :-)
    Loving this quilt - t's beautiful.
    Beach or mountains?

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  123. Beaches of late, we have been visiting every beach along the coastline on weekends. Down to the really hard ones to get to, requiring an overnight stay. Tarnia.hodges at gmail.com. Christmas in the sun or snow?

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  124. In the snow for sure. Peaches or Apples?
    dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  125. I love the quilts! Peaches and Apples!! Mountains or ocean?

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  126. Love the pretty colors and patterns. Mountains. Dogs or cats?

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  127. Very beautiful. Dogs. Traditional or modern quilts ?

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  128. Modern. Lap quilts or wall hangings?

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  129. Lap quilts. Chocolate or peanut butter? Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  130. I follow you by email. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  131. I think chocolate and peanut butter go together! Lovely quilts too.

    Chipmunks or squirrels?

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  132. Definitely chocolate! Regular or decaf?

    Sarah, I love checking in here to see all you beautiful quilts. Lovely and inspiring!

    sayers.gmlren@gmail.com

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  133. Love "Joy Rising"! Must have caffeine. The book or the movie?

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  134. Dogs :)
    Yards or fabric quarters?
    N.snaer at gmail dot com

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  135. I follow via Instagram @ Sophieandmomma
    N.snaer at gmail dot com

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  136. Cats! lolol. What is your least favorite part of the quilting process?

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  137. I follow via instagram.
    barbara.dougherty126

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  138. I follow your blog via email because I can't wait to see what else you will quilt! N.snaer at gmail dot com

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  139. My least favorite part of the quilting process is the clean-up after each project. If you could live anywhere, ....?

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  140. Entry #2 I have my house decorated for fall (even tho I live in central TX with not so fall weather-upper 90's still).

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  141. Entry #3 I follow your blog via email.

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  142. If I could live anywhere I wanted it would near the ocean. What's your favorite east or west coast?

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  143. I follow via email.

    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  144. To visit west coast. Boxers or briefs
    Darlene d hoctor@sbcglobal.net

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  145. Briefs! Pin baste, thread or spray?

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    1. Spray baste! Beautiful quilts in my favorite colors! What is your favorite or signature color to quilt with?

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  147. Pin baste! Iron seams to the side or open?
    caroltauber@gmail.com

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  148. I follow your wonderful blog by email.

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  149. Iron to the dark side! Machine or hand applique?
    Love your quilts! Especially the wall hanging.

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  150. I follow by email and bloglovin.

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  151. Machine applique. And since I'm listening to someone practice their bagpipes somewhere behind my house right now: bagpipes or drums?

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  152. I follow you via email notification. I love your finishes here. They go well together. Whatever bed that quilt lands on, you should hang the moon above the headboard! Then you can say, "yes, as a matter of fact, I do hang the moon!"

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  153. The other day I forgot to say I follow you.

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  154. Bagpipes? Do you love the fall weather?
    Thanks,
    Peggy
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  155. Love both of the quilts! So pretty! I follow you on GFC.

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  156. I follow you on Bloglovin.

    Thanks,
    Peggy
    Peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  157. I do love the fall weather! Beach or mountains?

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  158. Hmmm tough choice...mountains. Christmas or Easter?

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  159. I love Joy rising. The name suits it. I find Easter much more meaningful.
    Question: Dogs or cats?
    nl@ ridder.ca

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  160. 2nd entry--I follow via Blog-lovin
    nl@ridder.ca

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  161. Love your Joy Rising quilt! I like both dogs and cats and have had both as pets but I definitely prefer cats. Favorite season?

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  162. My favorite season is summer..I love all the bright colors..I follow you by email..

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  163. I love the wonderful colors of fall. What is your favorite flower? Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  164. I am one of your followers. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  165. My link is #34. I love the quilt you made with the RJR fabrics

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  166. I follow your blog via bloglovin

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  167. Favorite Flower is Sunflower because they look so bright and happy!!
    I follow you on email.
    Question: Favorite Fabric Designer???

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  168. My favorite flower is the hydrangea (the blue ones). Question - which state (or country) do you live in?

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  169. Love both of your quilts and the colors you chose to work with. I live in Colorado. ktsquiltdreams (at)gmail (dot)com
    Soup? or Salad?

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  170. I follow you on Bloglovin'. ktsquiltdreams (at)gmail (dot)com

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  171. Salad! What's your favorite colour? Visiting from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

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