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Friday, May 6, 2011

100th Post Giveaway

I never thought that I'd be doing this....blogging...and having a giveaway.  

I started doing this to beat the lonesomeness that comes with being a stay at home mom to a toddler transplanted to a "foreign" world.  Never thought I would actually write something that anyone would ever read - it was just a nice outlet.  Then I started commenting on a few blogs and b4 I knew it my blog had visitors - cool.  It also helped me get my quilt-y fix, without spending more money at the shops!

Having recently won several blogland giveaways, the urge to give back hit me hard.  Sew, to celebrate hitting 100 posts we are having a giveaway.  "We" because when I placed my order with Shawna at 1 Choice for Quilting, she offered to double the fun.  Isn't that sweet of her?! Please check out her store with great fabrics and shipping rates ($2.95 for orders up to $50 and free for orders over $50)!


Up for grabs to 2 lucky winners are 2 Prayer Flag charm packs by April Cornell and one yard of solid yellow or off white for background.  Yes, each winner receives 2 charm packs and one yard of coordinating fabric.

Charm packs are fun - they are one of my impulse buys at the shops.  You can get one or two without spending so much that you're dipping into the grocery money!

There are several charm pack patterns at Mode Bake Shop.  Here a few small lap quilts that call for 2 charm packs and one yard of background fabric.  One is Criss Cross Quilt.


Another is A Ritzy Cracker Quilt.

A third is Christmas Table Topper (i.e. a disappearing 9 patch).  This one calls for more than one yard but if you make the sashing a bit smaller, one yard will work.

Don't forget the Schnibbles patterns and the new book from Me & My Sister Designs and all those other charm books out there.  Obviously, these are only suggestions of what 2 lucky winners might do with their prizes.

You have 4 chances to enter, you can do one or do them all:
Please be sure that I have a way to contact you.   "Anonymous" comments will be disqualified.
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me about your Mother's Day plans.
2. Follow this blog, leaving a comment that you do so.
3. Visit Shawna at 1 Choice for Quilting and follow her blog, come back here and tell me that you did.
4. If you can, blog about this giveaway and come back leaving a link to your post.

The giveaway ends at midnight on Wednesday, May 11th.  The winners will be posted Thursday morning.

122 comments:

  1. I "follow you" gougeonathome@charter.net (Allison)

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  2. I plan on having a simple Mother's Day. May be a walk in the park and my husband cooking for me. Oh, I just love charm packs. Little bundles of joy!! gougeonathome@charter.net (Allison)

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  3. I follow "1 choice for quilting" gougeonathome@charter.net

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  4. Mother's Day - I will spend it with my spouse's family.

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  5. I am a follower of 1 Choice for Quilting's blog!

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  6. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! For Mother's Day I requestd "peace and quiet", so my husband is taking the boys to visit with his Mom! My plan is to sew, sew, sew! Happy Mother's Day to you!

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  7. Ahh, my husband works a 12 hour day...so me and the boys are having a normal day. We don't even get to go to church as I won't have a car!

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  8. I follow you know :) Although I haven't heard much from you lately. Been busy with rain?? Ya, I know. Maybe you'll dry out soon.

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  9. For Mother's Day we will have my mother over for dinner. I hope to get some relaxing in for a little while that day.

    Congrats on your 100th post!! Definitely something to celebrate. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway!

    Happy Mother's Day to you!!

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  10. I am a regular follower of your blog. I may not always leave a comment but I do read it!

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  11. I am also a regular follower of Shawna's blog :)

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  12. I follow your blog and Shawna's!

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  13. I have nothing planned for Mother's Day except sewing and relaxing!

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  14. Congratulations on your 100th post!! (and wishing you the best for your birthday!!)

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  15. Following church, my niece is having us over for a Sunday dinner. So, we will be having some wonderful family time together to celebrate Mother's Day.
    Congratulations on your 100th post and another birthday!

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  16. I already follow 1Choice4Quilting blog.

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  17. I am hoping to spend a little time with my children tomorrow. My hubby is out of town, so we will be missing him.

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  18. I am a follower of Shawna's blog. Thanks for the great giveaway! I love charm packs :-)

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  19. And I am your newest follower ;-D

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  20. I think I am going to spend Mother's day with my sewing machine. Possibly convince my husband to drive with me to a fabric store. : )

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  21. and look at that...you have another follower. me!

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  22. and I now follow 1 choice for quilting.

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  23. Oh how fun! For Mothers Day - I woke up to breakfast being made for me... and it was so nice - they even cleaned up!

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  24. Congratulations on your 100th post! Mother's Day was fabulous. We hosted my husband's family. We were able to sit out on our screened-in porch. Prime rib was the main course. Of course, lots of dessert. Hope your day was fabulous!

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  25. I am a follower of your blog. Just love this fabric line.

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  26. My Mother's Day plan was to do as little as possible. However, I ended up cooking for Hubby and me (with help from my 5 year old) and then we went to visit his mom for the afternoon. All in all, it was still a good day.

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  27. I included your giveaway in my blog today:
    http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2011/05/squishies-questions-and-action.html

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  28. Happy to have found 1 Choice 4 Quilting. I have signed up to follow her blog.

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  29. I had a quiet mother's day. My son helped me make a small repair to my quilting machine which had broken the night before and sent me into a panic. All's well now, thankfully. Will celebrate mother's day again next weekend with my MIL.

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  30. I follow Shawna's blog. I also love her shop, her great customer service, and think she is the nicest person I "know" but haven't actually met.

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  31. This past weekend I was with some good friends to attend a bridal shower. Great time with friends.

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  32. I just became a follower. Happy 100. Isn't it fun to have somewhere to share those quilting thoughts, as well as other thoughts, too.

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  33. I'm now following 1Choice4Quilting too.

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  34. I am a new follower and happy to read all the information
    Gina

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  35. I had to work, but I had a good day anyway. :)

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  36. I am follower of 1 Choice 4 Quilting
    Gina

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  37. I follow 1 Choice for Quilting

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  38. Mother's day... difficult to say - I lost my mother awhile ago. I do not have children...
    I had a great present though - I am here because of my mother! That's special enough for me!
    Gina

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  39. For Mothers day, I spent some time with my family after church then headed to see the in laws (booo) lol It was a good day because I got to spend it with my kids!

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  40. Love the name of your blog~ I follow now!

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  41. I follow 1 choice for quilting's blog.

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  42. My mothers' day plans were to have dinner out with all my children and be able to sew a bit too. It worked out wonderful The restaurant had an outside table and it was 70 degrees and so great to be with all the kids.

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  43. Mother's Day was yesterday. I had a wonderful day spending it with my mother and sister and their families.

    Congratulations on your 100th post and thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.

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  44. I am now a follower of your blog and am off to blog about your giveaway.

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  45. I am already a follower of "1 Choice 4 Quilting."

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  46. My Mother's day plans were to have my guys get some yard work done. We are hosting a 'Welcome Home' party for a man in my Sunday School class that just got back from Afghanistan. The party is in my back yard, and the back yard needs lots of work before then. My guys did a great job. They also grilled steaks for lunch. Thanks for the giveaway. (PS: the yellow background is great)

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  47. Well, Mother's Day is over now, but it was a nice day for me. I didn't have to make dinner! (Always a plus in my books!) And the family listened to my hints about what I wanted (since they asked...)

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  48. I am a new follower of your blog. :)

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  49. I already follow Shawna's blog. :)

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  50. I just blogged about your very nice giveaway! http://quiltyascharged.blogspot.com/2011/05/giveaway-at-farm-girl-transplanted.html

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  51. I'm a new follower - thanks to Stray Stitches.

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  52. I had a wonderful Mother's Day dinner with my DD.

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  53. I already follow Shawna's blog.

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  54. I blogged about your giveaway at http://salliessampler.blogspot.com/2011/05/farmgirltransplant-giveaway.html

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  55. I got to spend mother's day with my own mom and my 18 month old baby, it was wonderful seeing as my mom lives in CA and I live in WA :)

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  56. I'm a new follower :)

    http://loveaffairwithmybrother.blogspot.com

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  57. I'm following Shawna too!

    http://loveaffairwithmybrother.blogspot.com

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  58. Well Mother's Day has come & gone - hope yours was lovely. Mine was quiet - just as I like it. Got alot of yard work done & hubby took me to Culver's for ice cream. Then last nite I sewed until midnite. Can't beat that for a great Mother's Day!

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  59. I am a new follower of your blog. Love the tractor pic. I live in northern Wisconsin - do you live in Door county?

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  60. I am also a follower of Shawna's blog. So many wonderful quilty blogs!

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  61. My Mother's Day was spent relaxing and taking it easy. It was terrific!!!

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  62. I was travelling home from a business trip - but home in time to enjoy my family and special treatment!!

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  63. I follow your blog now and am so happy to have found it. I know you visit my blog often and comment often so it is nice to find your stomping grounds :)

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  64. I am one of your 'new' followers and am looking forward to your posts!

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  65. I already follow 1 Choice for Quilting! Yay!

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  66. Oh thank you so much for letting me enter~I follow!

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  67. mothers day was relaxing~uneventful, always a good thing ;)

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  68. My mothers days plans included going out for lunch with my Boys and getting a new laundry tree for the back yard

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  69. I follow your blog! Love the banner picture!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  70. For Mothers Day we slipped into my MIL house and installed a new (LOUD) doorbell for her! We locked the door and left for a while, and then enjoyed her happiness at having a doorbell she could hear, when she arrived at home!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  71. I follow Shawna's blog, too!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  72. I used to be a stalker but now I am a new follower to your blog.

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  73. I had a very laid back Mother's Day. It was just dh and I, but I heard from all 5 of the kids. It was a nice day. Lovely giveaway you are having.

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  74. I just became a follower. I am enjoying reading your blog.

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  75. Congratulations on your 100th post!
    I have nothing planned for Mother's Day , but it was wonderful day and DH and me went for a walk.

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  76. I blogged about your giveaway.

    http://negnellie.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html

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  77. For MOther's Day I spent the morning working in my yard and the afternoon making dinner for my mother and then spending time with my kids.

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  78. I follow 1 choice for quilting.

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  79. For Mothers Day I did the same as always, took care of my family and was grateful to have such a wonderful family to do so! :)

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  80. I now follow shawnas blog! :)

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  81. I have blogged about your giveaway at:
    http://muchashilachas.blogspot.com/2011/05/back-in-dusty-windy-west-texas.html

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  82. I have blogged about it.
    http://sue-niven.blogspot.com/2011/05/charm-packs.html

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  83. My Mothers day plans were just fantastic. I went op shopping with my son and we went to my favourite op shop and i found a ready to sew quilt package. I have never made a proper quilt before so this is just right.

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  84. I have become a follower of "1 Choice For Quilting"

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  85. I drove three hours to stay with my mom for the weekend. She partially bedridden, and it's always so difficult to figure out what to give her. This time, I gave her some new pillows and some new pajamas. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  86. I visited Shawna at 1 Choice for Quilting and now follow her blog

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  87. I had dinner with my mother and my children for Mother's Day.

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  88. I follow 1 choice for quilting

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  89. I had a fabulous Mother's Day with my 84 year old mother and her two sisters (my aunts).
    Thanks for a chance.

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  90. I follow at 1 Choice 4 Quilting - love Shawna!

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  91. My boys bought me an orchid and took me out to a nice lunch (with tablecloths)!!

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  92. I spent part of Mother's Day doing chores and the other part of the day having an early year cook out with my family - DH, two of my girls, my s-i-l, two grandkids and a friend of the family cum adopted daughter. It was very nice.

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  93. Hello I am now your 50th follower!!

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  94. I am glad I started my blog it amazes me how friendly people are. I live in France now but originally from the UK and I was missing the social contact I had when I was in England... blogging has certainly helped with that. I didn't do anything different on Mother's day I am only a mother to my dogs and unfortunately I haven't trained them to bring my breakfast in bed. Linda

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  95. I visit Shawna regularly, and follower her, and have bought from her...think most people have by now and if they haven't..... more fool them.

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  96. I follow 1 Choice for Quilting, and i think Shawna is amazing with all she gives away.

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  97. For mother's Day I was served breakfast in bed, and my husband grilled steaks for lunch. We relaxed in the afternoon and then went riding out in the country. It was a perfect day.

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  98. I was out of town on Mother's day, so didn't really have any special plans. I tried to do all my special things for my mom before I left. Thank you for a chance to win! =)

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  99. I blogged about your giveaway here...
    http://amkreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/baby-go-giveaway-check-it-out.html
    Thanks again!

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  100. Eek - didn't send my mom a card, but she sent me one. Guilt guilt guilt. Maybe I could sew her something with the fabric from this giveaway?

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  101. We took my mom camping for Mother's Day.

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  102. Drove out of state to spent the weekend with my mama - hadnt seen her since before Christmas!

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  103. I am a brand new follower, thanks!

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  104. I am already a follower of 1 Choice 4 Quilting!

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  105. My mother's day was spent cleaning up the yard, now that the flower beds are all dried and snow free. I got it done & now it's been raining for 2 days straight...

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

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  107. I am now a follower of 1 Choice 4 Quilting...

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  108. I spent Mother's Day helping my elderly parents unpack after I moved them the day before. :)

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  109. I am also a follower of Shawna's blog.

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  110. MOTHERS DAY PLANS WILL INCLUDE BEING WITH MY FAMILY! PLUS A SPECIAL YUMMY DINNER!
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  111. HAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  112. ALREADY FOLLOW "1 CHOICE 4 QUILTING BLOG"!
    THANKS SO FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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