Thursday, November 21, 2013

Giving Thanks Blog Hop Party

Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. 
Henry Van Dyke


Welcome to the Party!!! A big thanks to Michelle for hosting a Great Giveaway Party once again.  It's just in time for the Holidays too!

 If you haven't been to my blog before I do hope that you will take a look around while you are here.  You can find out more about me by looking at the Tabs at the top of the page and things that are in the Sidebar.

Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways
The theme of the Party this time is Giving Thanks.  I haven't been blogging regularly but about a year and a half and I am so thankful for all my readers and followers!  It is amazing to me that my little blog is read by people around the world!  It has been fun getting to know some of you better through your on blogs and comments on my posts. I hope to continue making NEW FRIENDS in the days to come.

I have a Linky Party coming up in December.  I ran one last year called The Christmas Stocking Hang Out and this year the focus will be on Christmas Tree Skirts.  The Linky Party will be open the week before Christmas, December 17 - 24.  If you have a Tree Skirt that you have made I do hope you will come back and join the fun!  I have been looking for some Tree Skirt Tutorials to share that week too.  If you have one or would like to post one please leave me a note in the comments.

 Now what am I giving away today?  How about a couple of GREAT prizes!  I have been enjoying watching ALEX and RICKY on The Quilt Show for a while now.  I had watched all the FREE shows I could and then I won a membership last year.  Boy do they have a Great Show!  If you used to enjoy ALEX on the Simply Quilts on the HGTV channel you will love her and RICKY now!

Quilt Show Newsletter

I'm giving away a 6 MONTH STAR Membership to the show.  If you are already a STAR member I'm sorry but you can't win.  This membership must go to a NEW member. (Sorry, not my rule).

 Since not everyone can win I don't want to leave anyone out so I have a neat SECOND SURPRIZE PACKAGE for another WINNER!  This package is worth over $55 and will contain the following:

  • 2 yards of Christmas fabric
  • 2 patterns, Acorn Wreath and Deer Hearts
  • 2 marking pencils, white and silver
  • Package of Schmetz Quilting needles
  • Skein of green Perle Cotton
  • 2 spools of Hand Quilting Metter thread, brown and burgundy
  • T-Shirt for Button Lover (XL)

How to WIN?  
1. Leave a comment below about what you think I should call my Christmas Tree Skirt Linky Party. I have a Poll in the Sidebar with a few suggestions but you can come up with something else.  I have been trying to make up my mind about it for a few weeks and still am undecided.  ALSO PLEASE let me know if you are already a STAR member of The Quilt Show.

 2. My followers old or new can have a SECOND CHANCE to win.  Just tell me how you follow me and what types of posts you enjoy the most.
This GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED



That's it!  Be sure to check out the other blogs participating over at The Quilting Gallery!
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126 comments:

  1. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]November 21, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I follow via Bloglovin!

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  2. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]November 21, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Hmm... Any of your options would be great! My suggestion is Skirting the Tree Round Up :)

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  3. Vicki HNovember 21, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    I voted for .....Round up.

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  4. Vicki HNovember 21, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    I have been following you via GFC. I appreciate all the SewWeQuilt hops you participate in. I love to see pictures.

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  5. JudyNovember 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    How about "Have you seen my Christmas skirt?"

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  6. JudyNovember 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I follow you on blog loviin

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  7. KalaNovember 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    "Round Up" would be my vote!

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  8. KalaNovember 21, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    I am a follower!

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  9. Celtic ThistleNovember 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    I like the Skirting around theme, so I would suggest "Skirting around the Christmas Tree". I think I already voted earlier for a different name though Patricia, sorry to confuse things :)

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  10. Celtic ThistleNovember 21, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    I follow you on Bloglovin and my favourite posts are all to do with demystifying techniques!

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  11. JocelynNovember 21, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I think the Round up would be a good name. Thanks for the great prizes.

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  12. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansNovember 21, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Tree Skirt Link Along is the only unimaginative name I could come up with!!!

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  13. LittleHouseontheDairyNovember 21, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Skirting the issue?

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  14. PamelaNovember 21, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Skirting the tree! Thanks for the fun! I loved the eye candy on your "New Resources" post.

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  15. nylirrekNovember 21, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    How about Quiltin' Around the Christmas Tree. Rather than rockin'.

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  16. sherryNovember 21, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    "skirt my tree"

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  17. StitchinByTheLakeNovember 21, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    How about "Let's Skirt the Tree?" I'd love to win the membership! blessings, marlene

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  18. MargaretNovember 21, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    I follow by blog lovin and since I am a star member I cant win that. Thanks I think this is a neat giveaway

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  19. MargaretNovember 21, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    I have a hard time naming things so I vote for Lets skirt the tree

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  20. Clare MNovember 21, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I follow via Bloglovin and am really new so still exploring your site.
    How about Santa's Landing Pad.

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  21. LA PaylorNovember 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I like lets skirt the tree. I have had a great time looking all around your blog and bookmarked it for later. I like the quotes, the tutorials, and always look to see if there are pics of a studio. Thanks for a fun trip! I'm a new blogger too, 6 months for me.
    LeeAnna Paylor leeannaquilts@gmail.com lapaylor.blogspot.com

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  22. SandraNovember 22, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    I like Christmas Tree Skirt Round Up.

    syvisser@gmail(dot)com

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  23. SandraNovember 22, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Already a follower via Bloglovin.

    syvisser@gmail(dot)com

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  24. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    via email

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  25. Emily CNovember 22, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I like Skirting the Tree Linky Party. Party sounds more fun =)

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  26. Sewing MomNovember 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    How about Christmas in Skirts? I'm sure you'll come up with something lovely. Thank you.

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  27. Sewing MomNovember 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Following with bloglovin.

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  28. GillNovember 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I like CTS round up

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  29. Donna WNovember 22, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    I like "round up". I am a Quilt Show Star member

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  30. Donna WNovember 22, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    I follow you via email. And, I am a Quilt Show Star member.

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  31. sophieNovember 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    How about Go Tell it 'Round the Tree (skirt)?

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  32. sophieNovember 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    I follow you with Feedly.

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  33. Bonnie58November 22, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    I am an email follower. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  34. Bonnie58November 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    I like the Xmas tree skirt round-up for a title. Thanks so much for sharing. Either prize would be great to win...

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  35. Julie Kaye from KSNovember 22, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I like Christmas Tree Skirt Link Up. Keeping it simple. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  36. Julie Kaye from KSNovember 22, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I'm a follower through Google Friend Connect.

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  37. JoyceLMNovember 22, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    How about Skirt Chasers. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  38. BethNovember 22, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    I follow you by email and bloglovin

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  39. barbara woodsNovember 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    wouldnt even guess but i am sure you will get some great ones

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  40. BethNovember 22, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I voted for round up!

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  41. TammyNovember 22, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    what about calling it skirting through the holidays

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  42. TammyNovember 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    I am a new follower. I am following via GFC and Bloglovin

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  43. Jan BakerNovember 22, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    I am a new follower by blog loving. How about the tree cutting party.

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  44. sew.darn.quiltNovember 22, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I follow through Bloglovin' ;)

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  45. sew.darn.quiltNovember 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    What fun, your upcoming linky party! How about "Skirting the Issue"? I enjoy your finishes :)

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  46. SheilaNovember 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I voted for Christmas tree skirt round up . Thanks for the chance , I am not a star member but would sure love to be . I follow you!

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  47. AlidaPNovember 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I am a new follower in GFC. Thanks for the chance to win

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  48. AlidaPNovember 22, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    And the name I would pick is "Dress up for Christmas". Thanks again for the giveaway

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  49. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    How about Skirting Around For Christmas.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  50. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    I follow via email, thanks for the giveaway.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  51. MysticaNovember 22, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    The suggestions are so good. Round up sounds nice as well.

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  52. Christine MNovember 22, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    What about Flirty Skirts for Christmas? Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  53. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    I am an avid follower....enjoy reading and seeing the lovely pictures for inspiration. Thanks for the gorgeous second giveaway....that would be superb since the fabrics and T-shirt look absolutely adorable. Wishing you a great weekend.

    Usha
    usharaneem@yahoo.com

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  54. ThreadCatcherNovember 22, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    How about Skirting the Tree? Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  55. ThreadCatcherNovember 22, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I follow via RSS Feeds.

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  56. SusanNovember 22, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    I would go with round up!

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  57. SusanNovember 22, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    I am an OLD follower! I love your great tips!

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  58. Sherry VFNovember 23, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    I like clarity, so, Christmas Tree Skirt Link Up gets my vote. svonfumetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. MyselfNovember 23, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    I love the Christmas Tree Skirt Round Up option! Thanks for this great giveaway!

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  60. MyselfNovember 23, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    I follow you via bloglovin- Thanks!

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  61. MarnieNovember 23, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    I follow you by email.
    Thanks for sharing

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  62. SammyleestitcherNovember 23, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Christmas Tree Skirt Round Up is very nice, I follow on Bloglovin.

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  63. Needled MomNovember 23, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    How about Christmas Roundabout?

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  64. Needled MomNovember 23, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    I am a follower on GFC.

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  65. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 23, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Oh fabulous gift of that membership...thank you for this chance. a name; Dress Your Tree Hop

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  66. AnonymousNovember 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    FOLLOW>BLOG LOVIN'

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  67. AnonymousNovember 23, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    HI, HOW ABOUT "CHRISTMAS SKIRTS"!
    THANKS FOR A GREAT GIVEAWAY!

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  68. AnonymousNovember 23, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    I guess I would call it Tree Skirt Link Up.

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  69. UnknownNovember 23, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    I would call it, "Pull your skirt up, dear!" Thanks for hosting, very fun blog! pbstrand@msn.com

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  70. Michele TNovember 23, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I follow your blog via Bloglovin' - thanks!!

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  71. Michele TNovember 23, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I like Christmas Tree Skirt Round Up!!!

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  72. Pink Scissors DesignNovember 23, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    I like Michele T's suggestion - Christmas Tree Skirt Round Up!

    Deborah
    pinkscissorsdesign @gmail .com
    Pink Scissors Design on Etsy

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  73. JanetNovember 23, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    How about Skirting the Tree?

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  74. Kathy BoiceNovember 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I vote for the party being called "Around the Christmas Tree". midwayfarms@hughes.net

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  75. Kathy BoiceNovember 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I signed up to follow you via email. midwayfarms@hughes.net

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  76. MoeWestNovember 24, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Christmas Tree Skirt Round Up

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  77. MoeWestNovember 24, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    I follow with GFC and bloglovin. Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  78. DebraKay NeimanNovember 24, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    I like round up. I am not a Star member. Thanks. I am a new quilter from Oklahoma, USA. I am here for the party. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  79. DebraKay NeimanNovember 24, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I follow you with bloglovin Thanks. I am a new quilter from Oklahoma, USA. I am here for the party. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  80. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Patching up my skirt. Either giveaway would be great. They both are very generous. As a new quilter, any kind of post is fine. I want to learn as much as I can. I follow by Bloglovin and email

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  81. Nanbon44November 24, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Tree skirtastic fun

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  82. DebNovember 24, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    How about The Great Christmas Tree Cover Up?

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  83. TamieNovember 24, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    I like the Tree Skirt Show. I'm not a STAR member.

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  84. CeciliaNovember 24, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks for the great giveaway. I really like the Christmas Tree Skirt Roundup name.

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  85. TamieNovember 24, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I 'm following through Bloglovin. I really like a variety of posts and don't have a favorite.

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  86. Ella and NestaNovember 24, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I love this idea of the Christmas skirt, my favourite is Christmas Skirt Round up.

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  87. Ella and NestaNovember 24, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I'm a new Bloglovin' follower

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  88. Merrilee RogotzkeNovember 24, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I am a new Bloglovin' follower. Looking forward to your Christmas skirt linkup. msrogotzke at gmail dot com

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  89. HeatherNovember 24, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I did a Christmas tree skirt party last year and it was a lot of fun. Here's the link: http://www.heatherpearson.com/2012/12/oh-christmas-tree-skirt.html

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  90. Paula@TheSassyQuilterNovember 24, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I like the Round up:) I have only watched the free episodes myself, so this prize is awesome!

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  91. jrt14November 24, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I voted for round up because tree skirts tend to be round. I am not a Star member.

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  92. jrt14November 24, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    I just started following your blog with feedly. I have not had a chance to explore enough to let you know what I like best, but I look forward to getting to know you better.

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  93. kboNovember 24, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    "Skirting Round Christmas"

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  94. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    The Round up one is fitting!

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  95. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Following by Networked Blogs!

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  96. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Wrap-around the Christmas Tree Skirt party. I am not a star member,

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  97. pippiroseNovember 25, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    I voted for Round Up! I'm not a star member.
    :o)
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  98. pippiroseNovember 25, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    I follow via GFC and email.
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  99. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Looking forward to the tree skirt show. I would name it Santa's Gift mat's.
    I enjoy following you through bloglovin
    I enjoy your hexi pictures and your free tutorials espically the baby blanket.

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  100. CarolynNovember 25, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Christmas Tree Skirt Layout. I am not a Star member so thank you for a chance to win this 6 month membership. I love watching the Free shows.

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  101. LeoNovember 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    "round about the christmas tree" for your linky .. amybe .. I don't know I'mnot good at making those thigns up ... can I want the fabric more than the star memebership?

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  102. LisaNovember 25, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Skirt It Up Around the Tree!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  103. KarrieNovember 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    i already follow gfc-karrie smith

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  104. KarrieNovember 25, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I like the skirt line up

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  105. Rhonda D.November 25, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I like Skirt the Issue. Thanks for the chance to win!
    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  106. hueiseiNovember 25, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Round Up

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  107. hueiseiNovember 25, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Follower :)

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  108. Deb@asimplelifequiltsNovember 25, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    I voted for Round Up although my tree skirt is actually square (hmmm...). Love your blog and thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

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  109. Deb@asimplelifequiltsNovember 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I'm a follower and I like to read about pretty much anything! With pretty pictures ;-)

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  110. StephanieNovember 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    how about dress the tree! I mean its a skirt and all :)

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  111. Lisa CoxNovember 25, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    LOL, I like "Skirtin' the Tree" as a name.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  112. Sarah J.November 25, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    I think you should call it Christmas Party, Skirts Optional. I would love the videos. Thanks!

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  113. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    I like hang out, thanks for the chance to win great prizes. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  114. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Am following via bloglovin :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  115. dcargillNovember 26, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    I follow via bloglovin & enjoy posts that show several versions of the same quilt blocks
    dana.cargill@gmail.com

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  116. dcargillNovember 26, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    I vote Roundup for a name.
    dana.cargill@gmail.com

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  117. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    I follow you on bloglovin' and I think you should call your tree skirt party something like Firry Skirts or Piney Skirts. I am not a Star member of the Quilt Show.

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  118. TanyaNovember 26, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    I like the boring tree skirt line up. Thanks for chance to win. My maiden name was Button, so that would be a fun prize to win.

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  119. TeresaNovember 26, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I'm a newbie.. my first Bog Hop!

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  120. JaneNovember 26, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    I am a new follower on bloglovin.

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  121. JaneNovember 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I am not a star member and would love to be chosen for either give-away. They both are great!

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  122. BrendaNovember 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    I like "the Christmas tree round-up. I am not a STAR member of The Quilt Show

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  123. BrendaNovember 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I'm a new follower by bloglovin

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  124. nicolesenderNovember 26, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    I like the Christmas Tree Skirt Show name. I am not a Star member.

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  125. nicolesenderNovember 26, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Bloglovin follower: Nicole Sender.
    I like tutorials!

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  126. NrhallerNovember 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    I am not a Star member. I wanted to put the word "hem" in the tree skirt links name. You know hem of a skirt, and hem of your tree skirt,or border. But I couldn't come up with it. Sorry.
    Rae (nrhaller@aol.com)

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