Monday, December 8, 2014

SMS Giveaway Day~ One Yard Little Wonders


It's giveaway week!  I have enjoyed SMS Giveaway days for several years and am happy to share a special prize with you.  This year, I was a contributor to the newest Little One Yard Wonders book.  Storey Publishing is offering a copy of the Little One Yard Wonders book to a US reader!


I contributed the Easy Dolman Top or Tunic.  This is an easy top for sizes 4-12 using only 1 yard of fabric.  It was based on a tutorial I had previously published here to draft your own easy dolman top. Feedback has been great for the pattern and book.
Check out the LOYW book for 101 sewing patterns for babies and kids.  Even if you don't have young kids, the book has great patterns for gifts and showers.  

To enter this giveaway, please use the Rafflecopter widget and leave a comment with your email address below.  If you have time, I always appreciate links to favorite tutorials.  US residents, only, please.  Winner will be randomly chosen 12/12/14 at 5 pm PST.  Find all the Giveaway Day posts at Sew, Mama, Sew.  Thanks to Storey Publishing for providing a copy for my readers!

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91 comments:

  1. Texas Quilting GalDecember 8, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    I love Gen X quilters quilt block library! Very helpful to have one site to go to for free patterns for blocks for swaps and bees!

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  2. Dresden LaneDecember 8, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    My fave tutorial is how to insert a zipper on the back of a pillow- changed my life! http://www.sewmamasew.com/2011/02/add-a-zipper-to-your-pillow/

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  3. Kylie MJDecember 8, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    I've been watching a lot of Leah Day's free motion quilt tutorials on YouTube

    kyliemj(at)icloud(dot)com

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  4. tammiDecember 9, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    I am going to check out some of the tutorials mentioned here in the comments!

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  5. UnknownDecember 9, 2014 at 3:37 AM

    Great giveaway. Thank you.
    frani (at) grammyshands (dot) us

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  6. LoriDecember 9, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    I love these kind of books for ideas. My favorite tut is this drawstring bag.http://incolororder.blogspot.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html

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  7. AnonymousDecember 9, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Just a heads up, you put your giveaway in the "willing to ship internationnally" section...

    Maybe you should change it ;)

    And I've always wanted to see this book so thank you for the chance !!

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  8. Southern GalDecember 9, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    I have way too many tutorials saved. I can't pick a favorite although I've used Noodlehead's zippered pouch a great deal.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 9, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    What a fun book - and congrats on being included! Thanks so much!

    gaborgstadt at att.net

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  10. AliciaDecember 9, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    I would love to win this to make something for my son!

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  11. RobynDecember 9, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Hard to choose a favorite tutorial! So I will just share the one I happen to have open right now... I made a bunch of these last years as gift bags for Christmas, and will probably do the same this year, only smaller.

    http://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html

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  12. Sarah SDecember 9, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    I have three little ones, this book would be great!

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  13. SamDecember 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I adore this book. Would love to win a copy.

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  14. Linnaea's MomDecember 9, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  15. Hanni GuinnDecember 9, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    I have the original One Yard Wonders, this one would be fun to have also! My favorite tutorial is this one from my blog, it's a free dress/jumper pattern and tutorial: http://isewyousew.blogspot.com/2014/07/retro-reproduction-dress-corduroy.html

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  16. sntboschDecember 9, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    sntbosch(at)me(dot)com

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  17. Mama Mama Quite ContraryDecember 9, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I would love this book!

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  18. JulesDecember 9, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    I still love this one!

    http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2592263997&group=0&frame_type=l&context=user_profile&context_ids=&blog=2580523&frame=1&click=0&user=0

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  19. atabanana29December 9, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    I love this sock monkey tutorial! https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.craftpassion.com%2F2012%2F04%2Fhow-to-sew-sock-monkey.html&ei=MFeHVNyxK4KhyAS3qoKQDQ&usg=AFQjCNHEhz6bR6d51tNFaZciYU5omI-LLQ&bvm=bv.81449611,d.aWw

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  20. MaraDecember 9, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    I use this one all of them time and just tweak it to go with whatever scraps I have, http://www.cloverandviolet.com/2013/01/the-bella-clutch-free-pattern.html

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  21. Jill R.December 9, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    I love all the pouches on Noodlehead. The open wide zipper pouch and the gathered clutch are both very quick sews that make fun gifts.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 9, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    My most recent favorite is IkatBag's winter hats-- so simple and my kids love them (& wear them!). Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com

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  23. tktlDecember 9, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I like all of the Purl Bee's lovely but simple projects.

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  24. Dreaming MonetDecember 9, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    would love to win this! have two little kids and two nieces to sew for. i love the tutorials on sew mama sew's handmade holidays! hope you have a happy holiday season and thanks for the chance.

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  25. AmandaDecember 9, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    I love all of Noodlehead's tutorials! I would absolutely love this book for ideas to make for my daughter! :)

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  26. JansieDecember 9, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    I love the Chemotherapy Cap tutorial Milly's Tie Hat. I have made many for the friends I have had that were stricken with cancer. Thanks!!

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  27. BrookeDecember 9, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Deer and Doe's free tee pattern! http://blog-en.deer-and-doe.fr/42-new-pattern-the-plantain-t-shirt/

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  28. RoxanneDecember 9, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    I love so many tutorials! So many great projects out there. Right now I'm really digging this one: http://www.lemonsqueezyhome.com/2014/11/faux-fur-hood-tutorial-free-pattern-in.html

    I'm using it to make gifts for the kids. :)

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  29. ShannaDecember 9, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    I love tutorials for kids clothes, one of my favorite being the party dress by Cottage Mama

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  30. SarahDecember 9, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    I like Crazy Mom Quilts' tutorial on how to make mitered corners. sarah@forrussia.org

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  31. sarahDecember 9, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I really like noodle head tutorials and the crafty gemini youtube tutorial on how to bind a quilt.
    sarah at people_rising@hotmial.com

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  32. CalahDecember 9, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    I found Maureen Cracknell's Quilt as you go tutorial really helpful and love using this technique!
    calah.hansen@gmail dot com

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  33. Breanna S.December 9, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    I love the holiday sewing tutorial series that sew mama sew puts of every christmas season.

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  34. JocelynDecember 9, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Herre you go -
    http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/12/measurements-for-flea-market-fancy.html
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  35. LoriDecember 9, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Congrats
    I love to follow Free Motion by the River by connie
    http://www.conniekresin.com/2014/12/silent-night-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+conniekresin%2FCyuK+%28Freemotion+by+the+River%29

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  36. JessicaDecember 9, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    I love this hat from the Purl Bee: http://www.purlbee.com/2013/11/24/corinnes-thread-winter-baby-bonnet/

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  37. DonnaDecember 9, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    I love Ellie Inspired's Graduation Dress and tutorial.

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  38. KristyDecember 9, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Right now I am using and loving the free stocking tutorial at Pattern Revolution! Thanks for the chance! :)

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  39. RieDecember 9, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    I love the kids chef hat on curlypops.blogspot.com blog
    It's free & it's totally cute!

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  40. CindyDecember 9, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    I have a pinterest board full of more tutorials than I'll ever use. cdahlgren at live dot com

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  41. NikkeeDecember 9, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I love the kennedy bag on Sew Mama Sew, haven't made it yet because I haven't found the right fabric, but I just keep checking it out :)

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  42. ReneaDecember 9, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    I watch lots of tutorials and would have to say my favorites are from Missouri Quilts. thanks for the great giveaway.

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  43. jellybeanDecember 9, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Noodleheads wide mouth zipper pouch love it

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  44. LisaDecember 9, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    I have to admit I love Noodlehead patterns and tutorials!

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  45. Mary AnnDecember 9, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Love the free kids clothes patterns from peek a boo patterns

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  46. KimberlyDecember 9, 2014 at 11:51 PM

    The Cargo Duffle pattern is the best! http://www.noodle-head.com/2013/10/cargo-duffle-pattern-for-robert-kaufman.html

    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  47. mammafairyDecember 10, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    My favourite free tutorial is the Burda style one for insertion of invisible zip with standard zip foot!

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  48. tammiDecember 10, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    I turn to Red Pepper Quilt's binding tutorial every time I bind a project.

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  49. HavplentyDecember 10, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    I have been making a LOT of pillowcases for this holiday season, some for family and some for charity. here is the link: http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/instructions/RollItUp.pdf

    And I am working on my QAYG herringbone quilt. Here's the link: http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/2013/09/a-herringbone-quilt-tutorial.html

    tushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  50. ChiskaDecember 10, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    I don't have a favorite, but I love Gen X Quilters Quilt Block Library.

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  51. MarilynDecember 10, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    I love free bag tutorials like Coco Bag from Chris W Designs.

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  52. JerriDecember 10, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    I love making and giving the 'keykka lou' dumpling zipper pouch and the 'in color order' drawstring bag. Those are 2 that I go back to and make again and again. I can also use hand embroidered designs on them or fabric scraps and ribbons. I also love to make and gift the sewmamasew reversible bucket bag. It looks so nice with lots of interfacing.

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  53. MichelleDecember 10, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    My favorite free tutorial is how to make continuous bias tape

    http://mellysews.com/2013/08/coastal-cargos-sewalong-continuous-bias-tape-tutorial.html

    detroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT com

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  54. hueiseiDecember 10, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    My all time favourite tutorial http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2010/08/tutorial-patchwork-wristlet.html?m=1

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  55. Catskill QuilterDecember 10, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    My favorite is a tutorial on how to make an infant dress from a onesie. Happy holidays!

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  56. DebraKay NeimanDecember 10, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    I love Mellie Sews PJs for kids. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  57. MistyDecember 10, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Love made by rae's newborn pants and newborn dress, they seriously make perfect newborn gifts.

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  58. StephanieDecember 10, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    There are several on the Missouri Star Quilt Co you tube site and Fat Quarter shop You tube. I visit those a lot

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  59. amyDecember 10, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Favorite tutorials are all on you tube-Free motion quilting by Leah Day and Jenny Doan's numerous tutorials(Missouri Star Quilt Co)
    I can spend hours watching these!

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  60. Holly UDecember 10, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    http://swimbikequilt.com/2012/09/100-quilts-quilt-along-finishing-quilt.html

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  61. LibbyDecember 10, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    My favorite tutorial is for a triple-zippered pouch at a blog called A Quilters Table. It's one of my favorite things to sew.

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  62. Mary BethDecember 10, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    This skirt is on my list of projects: http://www.projectrunplay.com/2012/07/skirting-issue-melissa-from-polkadot.html

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  63. Dreaming MonetDecember 10, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    i love all the handmade holidays tutorials at sew mama sew!

    merry christmas and thanks for the chance.

    fussbudgetry at gmail dot com

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  64. TamieDecember 10, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Oh no. I can't choose just one. I have a whole pinterest board of tutorials just so that I can keep track of them.

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  65. auschickDecember 10, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Haha, I agree with the above poster! I have a lot of free ones linked on pinterest! I know I'm always defaulting to continuous bias tape ones!

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  66. Cheri the Quilting NannyDecember 10, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    I quilter so I always tune into Eleanor BUrns Quilt in a Day series for tutorials!
    Thanks for the giveaway
    Cheri
    quiltingnanny(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  67. nicolesenderDecember 10, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    I do like tutorials on how to do binding. That is a challenge for me.

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  68. Anonymous December 10, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    Kls1999(at)juno.com

    Kristy

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  69. ElizabethDecember 11, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    my favorite tutorial is my own of course :) http://isewyousew.blogspot.com/2014/07/retro-reproduction-dress-free-pattern.html

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  70. SangeethaDecember 11, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    I love all the tutorials out there on dough based ornaments

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  71. BrendaDecember 11, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Oh Dear. I started sewing in the late 1950s and so tutorials aren't my thing. I do follow some once in awhile, but once is usually enough.

    Congrats on being included in the book.

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  72. Kathy HDecember 11, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    I have found some great tutorials at Missouri star quilts.

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  73. Barbara O.December 11, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    My favourite tutorial is the machine binding tutorial by Rita Hodge @ Red Pepper Quilts. Thanks for the chance!

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  74. BethanyDecember 11, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    I loved using this tutorial for my first daughter's layered ruffled crib skirt http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2012/01/ruffled-crib-skirt-tutorial-nursery-bedding-reveal.html

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  75. hamudaleDecember 11, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    I love this one
    http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/05/diaper-pouch-tutorial.html

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  76. Newbie JenDecember 11, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I have found a treasure trove of tutorials on Sew4Home's site. Picking a favorite is difficult.

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  77. Mrs QuinnDecember 11, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Imagine gnats has a great infinity scarf tutorial. I have used it to make some Christmas gifts.

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  78. UnknownDecember 11, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    My favorite free tutorial is for the Circle Skirt by Made. It's so simple and quick, and I love picking different fabrics and colors and creating slightly different looks each time!

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  79. Linda FlemingDecember 11, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    My favorite is a wonderful Poinsetta free motion tutorial.


    lflemin at msn dot com

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  80. DebbieKLDecember 11, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    I like the free Oliver & S bucket hat pattern!

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  81. Ella and NestaDecember 11, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I love the Organizer Basket tutorial by Ayumi at Pink Penguin:
    http://ayumills.blogspot.it/2011/10/12-gifts-of-christmas-blog-hop.html

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  82. marcelaDecember 11, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Hmmm I don't have a great tutorial that I remember. I'm always browsing online, but end up making my own creations. I'll have to come back and look through your comments, Seem like there's lots of great tutorials that I might need! :-)
    Thanks for the chance!
    NaturallyFunDays(at)gmail(dot)com

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  83. Susan SolbergDecember 11, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    My favorite tutorial is for a Pickle Dish quilt: http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/2010/09/pickledish-quilt-a-long-part-one-cutting-the-templates.html

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  84. Niechelle WadeDecember 12, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    I just got back to quilting and the amount of instruction now available online is amazing and slightly overwhelming! I am checking out some of the links others have posted, pretty cool! :)

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  85. כספיתDecember 12, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    Thanks for a great giveaway! :)
    http://caspitweb.com/blog/
    caspit@gmail.com

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  86. Cynthia B.December 12, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I turn to Craftsy and Pinterest.

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  87. momentary lapseDecember 12, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    One of the easiest and most faves, a shirt.
    http://www.oneaviandaemon.com/the-easiest-shirt-ever/

    wenmink at gmail dot com

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  88. Tiger in a TornadoDecember 12, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    I'm making so much stuff i can't even remember what it all is!! LOL, it will definitely include cookies, probably some embroidered playsets that fit in a mint tin, and flannel pj pants!

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  89. MrsVDecember 12, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    I've been using this tutorial for a self-binding receiving blanket a lot: http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2013/09/27/cuddle-baby-self-binding-receiving-blanket/
    It is quick, easy and versitile

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  90. NikitaDecember 12, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    I love redpepperquilts economy block tutorial.

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  91. UnknownDecember 12, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    I love to sew for babies and kids! Thank you for the giveaway!

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