Sunday, April 18, 2010

200th Post - GIVEAWAY!

I really did not think this far ahead when I first started this blog. 100 posts was too much to even think about at that time and now here I am at 200. Mind boggling. It's been fun for me to have this blog and to meet so many other bloggin' friends. I look forward to the next 100 posts, however long that might take. Thanks for joining me.

I need to give a BIG thanks to Des and Corrie of Quilt Taffy, for their encouragement in starting this blog, for their friendship (I really believe we are long lost sisters) and cheerleading and for teaching me about giveaways! THANKS!!!

First off I do need to report on my sewing for the day. After a great day at church and a yummy lunch bought from the podunk country store on the way home I was energized and ready to sew. Of course I had to check in on all my bloggin' friends first. But then I got busy. All went smoothly in the construction of this bag;

Again, this is The Practical Bag pattern by Tanya Whelan's Grand Revival Patterns done in the lovely VERNA by Kate Spain and Moda. College girl bought this fabric and asked me to make the bag so she can give it to her BFF. I'll be taking this to the big city with me on Friday.

As I mentioned before I had planned on a giveaway at 100 posts but it just slipped by so now I will be giving away TWO goodies!! The first name drawn will get first pick of the charm packs and the second name drawn will get the remaining charm pack. I hope you like the choices;


(Charm pack images from the Moda site)
I'm afraid that I will have trouble parting with them! Might have to get one of each for myself.

So the rules of the Giveaway;

1)Leave a comment on THIS POST for one entry. You must have an email contact (either through a direct link in your comment or an email address that you type into the contact)

2)Become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on THIS POST telling me that you did so. If you are already a follower - THANK YOU! but you will still have to leave me a comment telling me that you already follow. This will earn you an entry.

3)Post an entry on your blog about MY blog and giveaway. Post a comment, with a link to your blog post, telling me that you did so on THIS POST. You will earn an entry for this.

You can do any one, any two, or all three. I will draw the winners when I return from the big city and have a chance to tabulate the entries. Posts will close the night of Monday the 26th and the drawing done by Wednesday the 28th. Bear with me, I hope this all makes sense. It is supposed to be fun!



Praises - 200 posts! I think that is praise worthy! I've 'met' so many fun and talented people and learned so much from them. Hubby found the corner marker!!!!

Prayers - I feel as though it will be a short week with me leaving on Friday and I need to get my work done, get my bindings ready, pack and then all the 'normal stuff'.

59 comments:

  1. Pretty bag. The charm packs are both very pretty, but I love the Hunky Dory pack. It's so springy.

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  2. I've enjoyed reading your blog so much! Your patterns and choices of fabrics are always great together. Congrats on the 200.

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  3. Congratulations. That is quite a bit of writing. I love charm squares and would love to be a winner. Keep writing.

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  4. I am now a follower too. Forgot to tell you, I love the bag. Such a pretty color.

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  5. 200 posts is something to celebrate! Congrats! pbenzin@gmail.com (hunky dory would be my pick!)

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  6. Congratulations on 200 posts! What a very sweet giveaway. Thanks for entering me :-)

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  7. Your bag turned out lovely. I am sure it will be greatly appreciated. Congratulations on your 200th post!

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  8. I have been following you for quite a while. I really enjoy your blog.

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  9. Love the bag...CG BFF is going to LOVE it :)
    Congrats on such a bloggy mile stone!

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  10. I blogged about your give away :)
    http://www.luv2kreate.com/2010/04/give-away-alert.html

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  11. Love your bag and the charm packs.

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  12. Congratulations on your 100th and 200th postings!!!

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  13. Congratulations on 200 posts! Your bag came out so pretty, love the green. Lovely giveaway too...my favorite would be Fresh Cottons....oh well, dream on!

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  14. oooh! I love a great giveaway :)

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  15. I'm a follower too, you're on my blogroll :)

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  16. How sweet for Mom to sew up a gift for daughter's friend CJ!!
    Congratulations on 200 posts.

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  17. Love both of these, so it would be hard to choose if I win :)

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  18. Oh I want that honky dory charm packet! I am working with honky dory right now and it is so pretty! And Congradulations on 200th!

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  19. Congratulations on your 200th post!
    I am a *lurker* and have never commented! Though I am not an official follower, you are on my favorites list and I check in often! I love the bag and both charm packs, but especially the Fresh Cottons! Would love to win one!
    Blessings!

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  20. Hooray for 200! That is quite the accomplishment. And thanks for sharing with the rest of us- I'm loving Hunky Dory.
    spackattak7 at hotmail dot com

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  21. Did you notice that the first charm pack matches the photo in your banner at the top of your blog?

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  22. That's 200 official praises and prayers right there, not to mention all the little things you're always mentioning in the blog post itself ! What a soldier for the LORD you have become within this simple little blog !

    Praise the LORD for THAT !
    Prayers for continued posts !

    I'd love to win the Hunky Dory set....woo hoo...how fun !

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  23. I'm also a loyal follower of your blog and our LORD Jesus Christ !

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  24. And................I posted about your giveaway on MY blog........
    http://dollyshome.blogspot.com/2010/04/short-post-and-link-to-yummy-giveaway.html

    Thanks for the three chances to enter !

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  25. I really love your blog - such nice combination on a stitch and a prayer! Count me in on your giveaway - I love the Hunky Dory!

    Linda T
    ltenhage@gmail.com

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  26. I'm following you on Google Reader! Thanks again!

    ltenhage@gmail.com

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  27. I love your blog. Thanks for sharing so many nice things with us.

    luntville@aznex.net

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  28. I just became a follower, even thought I have been following you for quite a while on my own.

    luntville@aznex.net

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  29. Congratulations...you bag turned out extra cute. I love it. Love those charms, too! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  30. I have been your firend for quite a while on my Google reader but I signed up as a follower today! Congrats on the 200th post and the sewing roll you are on-just wonderful! Love the purse!

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  31. congrats....and many more posts in the future. Thanks for the chance at the giveaways.....

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  32. congrats on the big 200! I'll enjoy reading the next 200 as well.

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  33. Wow 200 posts. I haven't even started a blog yet! Please enter me in your give away for those lovely charm packs.

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  34. And I have become a follower.

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  35. Love those charm packs!! You're in my blogroll does that count? Congratulations on 200 posts--awesome. Love your bag :)

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  36. Congratulations! When I discovered your blog I know it was a must have on my list. I just stop and stay! I hope you post hundreds more.

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  37. Cute bag!

    Congratulations! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  38. CONGRATS!
    Love your new purse!
    Sweet Giveaway-Thanks for sharing!
    Love,Linda

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  39. Congrats, i think I'm up to 5 now!

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  40. the bag is fabulous! college girl's BFF is so lucky!

    amy (scruffycat1970(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  41. and now i'm a follower.

    amy
    scruffycat1970(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  42. Happy 200! Please add my name. I came here through Dolly's blog.
    P.S. I do not know if this was a duplicate, I'm sorry if it is. I'm unable to connect with your followers area, after several attempts, and closing and reopening the window. I'll try tomorrow!

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  43. Wow, 200 posts! Who'd of thought?? So you glad you 'drank the kool-aid'.

    Congrats!! I'll take the hunky dory, thanks!! :)

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  44. Congrats on the 200 posts!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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