Sunday, July 29, 2012

Think Christmas Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hey all, I hope you don't mind me posting a couple of hours early...

It's here!  The first day of the Think Christmas Blog Hop!  And I have the honor and pleasure of being amongst the first on our journey...


Sew we quilt

Christmas in July!  Welcome to my day for the Think Christmas Blog Hop!

Many thanks to Mdm Samm and Lesley of the Cuddle Quilter for organizing this and allowing me a spot!!

I decided to use my go-to pattern book from Barbara Brackman...

I've had this book about as long as I've been quilting and consider it one of my best references when looking for block inspiration.

My little engineer head loves the way she organizes everything!!  You can find a copy on Amazon but even used, it's salty...my copy was published in 1993.

Barbara has a blog where she references it being out of print but no timeline as to another printing or going digital...

Anyway, I wanted to do something Nine- Patchy, so I looked under the heading of Equal Nine Patch and picked this block...#1689a
This block has been called many things according to the reference book starting in 1894, but in 1936 Nancy Cabot called it Three and Six.  This seems a good descriptive name since there are 3 whole squares and 6 HST's in this block.

I really like it done up in Moda's French General.  The off-white Poinsettia print as well as the red print are from their Fa-la-la-la-la line.

To make one of these for yourself you would need to cut:
3 Light Squares 4 7/8"
3 Dark Squares 4 7/8"
3 Light Squares 4 1/2"

This will yield one 12 1/2" block.

 You will put right sides together of the three dark/light  4 7/8" pairs, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the light square and sew 1/4" from each side of the line.


Next, cut apart the 6 HST on the drawn line and press toward the dark triangle.  Then you can trim the HST's to 4 1/2" and arrange them with the remaining 4 1/2" light squares as shown below...
 Sew in rows and then join to form this simple but beautiful 12 1/2" block.

French General Fa-La-La-La-La

Now, you could make 4 blocks and you would end up with this pretty topper above...

Or you can do what I did and make 20 blocks to make this quilt top below.  I also put on a 4 1/2" border out of the light fabric to finish this top.  I apologize for the lack of pretty scenery in these pictures!  The drought around here has really taken a toll on my landscaping...the soybeans are still green but they are the only thing green, at this point!


Haha, I figured I better take a picture of the top with some Indiana sweet corn in the backdrop...since this is "Christmas in July"...
I pinned the top to my husband's mighty "rhino enclosure" capable of keeping our garden free of bunnies, raccoons, and deer.  I call it that because he used cut off telephone poles as fence posts...and it's, eh...kind of "sturdy", lol!

I find that a busy background fabric as I chose here really benefits from a simple design and I think this block looks striking in these fabrics.  That being said, I wanted to try it in a couple of other combinations, as well...




Now, for the giveaway...I have a Kate Spain Flurry charm pack to give to a lucky comment maker.  Please make a comment on which block above you prefer, just for my curiosity   ;)  or tell me your favorite Christmas Carol.

This is Straight No Chaser, and one of my son's favorite Christmas Songs.  The fact that they incorporate Toto's Africa into the end is fun.  As a Purdue graduate, I still can enjoy this Indiana University A Capella group but when they do their school song I cringe a bit as we are from rival schools...

I love this fabric collection, Flurry, as well as her other two Christmas lines, they are all such happy collections!  In order to be entered in the giveaway I ask that you not be a no-reply blogger or have a way for me to contact you if you win...otherwise I will draw another.

You do not need to be a follower to win this giveaway but if I can get to 100 followers, I will have another giveaway on a separate post just for my wonderful followers so stay tuned...we are getting close!

Good luck in the giveaway and be sure to visit these other wonderful sites that I have the pleasure of joining with today! **edited to add...I will draw on August 5****  thanks!


July 30
Cotton Addiction
Vroomans Quilts
Kris Loves Fabric <--you are here
Moosestash Quilting
Paws for Stitching
Threading My Needles 
Just Let Me Quilt
Living4quilting
Doodling in my Mind
Quilt Doodle Designs

 And, don't forget this hop goes on for 7 days, visit Lesley for the master schedule!


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202 comments:

  1. Judy BJuly 29, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Oh my, I am early too! This my 2nd time with a blog hop, it is so much fun to see all the neat blocks! I love your quilt, but must say the block with the snowmen faces is my favorite. Thank you for having a giveaway.

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  2. JudithJuly 30, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Great French General! Love them all. Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas

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  3. KathyJuly 30, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I love the red and white you made the quilt top with the best.. of the other three I would say the green holly. Good post. thanks for sharing

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  4. MhairiJuly 30, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    These are my favourites:
    My favourites are three Australian carols. They are Carols of the Birds, Three Drovers and Christmas Day. Here is a site with the words: http://heathhill.blogspot.com/2005/12/australian-christmas-carols.html
    I love your blocks too but my favourite is: Blue, green, red snowmen

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  5. Gmama JaneJuly 30, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    I definitely need that book of quilt blocks!! Your block is simple yet very versatile for different fabrics. I love HS's and your Quilt is just lovely!! I do feel your pain with the *brown grass*. Up until a week ago I had brown grass too but God showered us with a week of rain!!! Oh Blessed rain! I do love your quilts and the fact you live by a soybean field just like me!! I also have a corn field across the road in front. Oh, dearest me, I will have to say my favorite Christmas Song is White Christmas and favorite carol would be Joy to the World!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  6. Gmama JaneJuly 30, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    WOW, I just listened to the acapella choir and had to respond!! Fantastic and Oh so Funny!!!!!! Thanks for sharing that!!
    Gmama

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  7. Sunshine GirlJuly 30, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Oooh they are all lovely and your finished quilt is gorgeous - I think my favourite is the four block quilt and my favourite christmas carol is Silent Night.

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  8. Carol SwiftJuly 30, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    I loved that music--totally got me in the mood to Think Christmas! The red and white quilt is just beautiful as are your blocks. I already follow you and love doing so. ;O)

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  9. Outback Crafter - DebraJuly 30, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Looking good. I think the block of yours that I love the most is the one with the blue triangle. Very striking - it would look awesome stitched into a quilt.

    My favourite carol is the Australian Jingle Bells (it is hard singing about snow in the middle of summer)

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  10. Vroomans' QuiltsJuly 30, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    I have Barbara's book too - a real must for a quilter's library. Love how you went from a block, to mini, to quilt - just so striking and inspiraional. My favorite Christmas song - not a carol - Ave Maria - I cry every time I hear it!

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  11. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Oh I just love the block in red and white but the green and white is pretty also. Favorite song would be Chestnuts roasting on an open fire....thanks for being a part of my Christmas...

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  12. LindaJuly 30, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    I really like your quilt. I love red and white quilts. My favorite block is the green with the busy background, it has more interest for me. I have Barbara's book too and use it all the time. I don't know that I have a favorite as I like them all.

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  13. Susie July 30, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Hi Kris, I love all the blocks, but red and white always look fantastic. My favourite Christmas Carol is Oh Come All Ye Faithful and love being able to sing this at Christmas. Thanks for sharing. Susie x

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  14. DarlaJuly 30, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Beautiful quilt. When I was a child I loved Drummer Boy, then I liked The Twelve Days of Christmas but now, I really love Amy Grant's Emmanuel.

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  15. Judy BJuly 30, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    OOP's for got my favorite song, actually my GK's. They sing it to me every Christmas. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer, They think it is funny! I prefer The First Noel.

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  16. hueiseiJuly 30, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    The red and white is beautiful! I always love Silent Night - Frank Sinatra version.

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  17. LesleyJuly 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Love your blocks, topper and quilt made of those gorgeous fabrics. And so nice to see the extras you made from the other fabrics! I really hope you get the rain you need...what a summer you are having! The icing on the cake was the choir...amazing...wouldn't it have been fun to be in the audience that night! You have a wonderful giveaway and a great post to get us started on day one of the hop!

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  18. Darlington DelightsJuly 30, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    I love the four blocks together. Your blocks and quilt are lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. JoannaJuly 30, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Great blocks and a really sweet quilt. That block looks so different when sewn up in a quilt. I use clothespin for all kinds of things, too.:)

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  20. Lisa EnglandJuly 30, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    My favorite of the three blocks is the one with the holly print. I am a big fan of Kate Spain Christmas prints, thanks for the chance to win!

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  21. JoyceLMJuly 30, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Thanks for the block tutorial. I like the one with the holly fabric & dotted background the best. Thanks for the chance to win. (I'm a follower by email.)

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  22. ZuzanJuly 30, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    MMM, I like dots, I like both snowmen especially the one on white however they would be too much for even a tabletopper. So the poinsettia with solid red is the winner - can't beat French General.
    Unless it is Kate Spain - thank you for the giveaway.

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  23. KaHollyJuly 30, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Loving it! Looks like a fun block to piece. I like the first block. Green is my favorite color and I love birds!! Thanks for the give-away!

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  24. BarbaraJuly 30, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I love that you made your block into a complete top for us to see. I'm quite visual and have difficulty imagining what a block would look like as an entire top. The third block with the red and white is my favorite!

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  25. AureaJuly 30, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Hi
    I like the first block with the busy background but I like all of them. Thanks for the give away. aurea.gillis@gmail.com

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  26. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I like the first block with the green holly fabric! Love this block pattern! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  27. charlotteJuly 30, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I like the red and whit block best. Great block pattern.

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  28. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    I think I like the block with the ivy best, but all three are really super. Your quilt looks so festive. I can just see it on a couch next to a fireplace.

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  29. SparkyJuly 30, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Good Morning Kris...I love the 9 patch block that was 4 of them...looks like the pieces are floating...great look, and look what you did with them...absolutely stunning.
    Glad to have you on first day, a good inspiration for us all.

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  30. JoyceJuly 30, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Love your work...thanks for sharing it.

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  31. MicheleJuly 30, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Really wonderful block Kris and the quilt is fabulous. It is so hard to pick a favorite out of the others you made but if I had to choose one, I'd go with the red one.

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  32. Quilt Doodle DesignsJuly 30, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Love the red a white quilt block. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful tutorial! Happy quilting!

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  33. Sowing StitchesJuly 30, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Not sure why this is saying my comment was published before I even started typing.....

    My favorite Christmas Carol........Joy to the World!

    sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  34. DonnaJuly 30, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Go Tell It on The Mountain is my favorite Christmas song.

    Your block is so pretty. Thanks for sharing. And, the Barbara Brackman book is on my wish list for Santa.

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  35. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I can see why your son loves that son; I do too! Now I have to go find out how to own it! I love Moda's Flurry too. AND, I need to go get BB's Encyclopedia! Geez......you are filling me with Christmas Envy!

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  36. JulieJuly 30, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    What a great block!!! I love the middle one, the white with the red/blue snowmen. Thanks.

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  37. DorothyJuly 30, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Love your block! Great quilt too!
    Thanks for a great give a way!
    Dorothy in IL

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  38. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    It's difficult to choose a favourite because they all look great, but edging the others out I would have to say is the red and white (the first one you posted).
    Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
    (supermomnocape at yahoo dot com)

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  39. ColleenJuly 30, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    My favorite of your additional blocks is the last one with the snowmen on red...really just because I love snowmen. Your quilt top is stunning...a great one for Christmas and always! Thank you for sharing.

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  40. PatJuly 30, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Your blocks look great and I love this rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas.

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  41. JacquelineJuly 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Love the red/white quilt.. I am in the process of doing one myself..

    As to the blocks I would go with the snowmen on white.

    Thanks for a chance

    jleibfried@aol.com

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  42. MommarockJuly 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    I love the bold red santas on white.

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  43. Teresa QuiltsJuly 30, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I love the red and white quilt! Of course, red is my favorite color.LOL Beautiful blocks. Thanks for the tutorial and inspiration!

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  44. MargaretJuly 30, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I like the blue and white snowman block. My favorite Christmas song is Mary Did You Know?. Gives me goose bumps every time I hear it.

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  45. StitchinByTheLakeJuly 30, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I'm a big fan of red and white and also of snowmen so my favorite would be the last one....that being said I am in awe of your first block and what it turned into when you made four. Stunning! And my favorite Christmas carol would be very hard to choose but I suppose Silent Night would win out. blessings, marlene

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  46. MelodyJuly 30, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I wasn't a follower but am now. I love the Mario block you're working on. Gave me a great idea for a quilt for a house full of video game lovers. I love the Christmas block. Makes up into a beautiful quilt too. Thanks

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  47. KarenJuly 30, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I really love the way you put the blocks together, the table topper and the large quilt. My favorite Christmas carol is "O Holy Night", Josh Groban's version.

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  48. EllynJuly 30, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    love the red & white! It would match my house year round. Lovely blocks

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  49. Rhonda D.July 30, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Love your French General quilt. I really like the block with the snowmen. Thanks for the chance to win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  50. GillJuly 30, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I like the last block best!

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  51. CelineJuly 30, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I love seeing how different a block looks depending on the choice of fabrics. I really like your second block of 3 (with the blue and green snowmen). Thanks for the chance to win
    Celine_Combet at yahoo.co.uk

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  52. LindaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I like all your blocks, so I'll tell you my favorite Christmas song.(Oh, that's hard, too!) I think "Mary Did You Know" might be it, except that it makes me cry. So maybe "Silver Bells". I'm a new follower! I love the chance to help you reach your goal of 100! Hope you surpass it today!

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  53. SandraJuly 30, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    I like the French General the best. Pretty colors. I am a follower and enjoyed the 3 and 6 block. Good choice for the Think Christmas blog hop. I love Flurry by Kate Spain. What a great giveaway to win. Another great choice. Thank you for giving us all a chance to win.

    Sandi T.
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  54. Nancy in INJuly 30, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Love the French General; love red. The other blocks are nice but I wouldn't like all the white if put into a quilt.

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  55. Barb NJuly 30, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Kris - I like your French General quilt. I guess I prefer the patterned pieces vs. the all-white pieces with the Christmas fabrics. Just me. Oh - you are so close to 100 - I know you'll make it this week. Awesome!

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  56. RosaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Love the French General quilt top, fabulous!!.The other three blocks,my favorite is the last one.
    My favorite carol?There are many favorite,in spanish is Tamborilero and in English is Holly Night.

    I`m a happy follower and hope you get 1oo or more.Thanks for the giveaway and happy Christmas in July!!

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  57. CalicojoanJuly 30, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Great block and I love the quilt. It just sings!!

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  58. TuridJuly 30, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Love your quilt top, and the block is so simple and pretty. Thanks for the giveaway! tubakk@online.no

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  59. TuridJuly 30, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Love your quilt top, and the block is so simple and pretty. Thanks for the giveaway! tubakk@online.no

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  60. Andra GayleJuly 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Love your 3 and 6! it will be great in those christmas fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  61. pinsandneedlesJuly 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Love the red/white blocks the best...your quilt top is so pretty. Thanks for sharing!

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  62. ThearicaJuly 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Your quilt is fabulous! Aren't these blog hops so much fun!

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  63. Needled MomJuly 30, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    That single block makes an amazing red and white quilt. It is just wonderful.

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  64. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 30, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful quilt and what a great block! I really love the French General fabrics and that is my favorite block. Thanks for sharing and I am a happy follower!

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  65. beaquilterJuly 30, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    oh my! I looked up that youtube video last christmas too after I heard it on the radio, it's hilarious!! I love all their videos.....

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  66. CliodanaJuly 30, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    ooo my crush is for the snowman block! thank's for the giveaway. Your quilt is pretty cute!
    Hope to see you on sunday on my turn, have a giveaway too

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  67. LynJuly 30, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    I love the red and white one. really streamline.
    Thanks

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  68. KathrynJuly 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    I think your first was the best. I love red and white.

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  69. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Oh, it's just too hard to pick a fave! Amazing, though, how fabric selection makes this simple block look so different... AND the placement! I love the table topper! I'm already a happy follower.

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  70. Sandy DJuly 30, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I like the 3&6 using Falala French General Fabric.I saved your tutorial for this block also.

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  71. PolkaDotClassicJuly 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Love your red and white top!
    and the other blocks look so cute too :)
    would make a nice scrappy x-mas quilt
    Happy quilting
    Marta

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  72. Jane's QuiltingJuly 30, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Thanks for the chance at the giveaway....I think your quilt is beautiful and the Indian corn was a great idea. I also like your 12 days of Christmas.

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  73. DonnaJuly 30, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    I like the snowman block...thinking practical. Not only are the colours striking but with snowman you can leave it out for all winter and not just Christmas! Thanks for the great giveaway...love your quilt!

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  74. QuiltSueJuly 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Your quilt is just wonderful, and I also love the final block you showed. The contrast in fabrics is stunning.

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  75. CathyKJuly 30, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Your quilt is very pretty! I have been wanting to do a red and white quilt and now I think I have the pattern!! I really like all of your blocks, but I especially like the blue snowmen! Thank you for sharing!

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  76. SewCalGalJuly 30, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    What a beautifult quilt. I'm partial to red/white quilts, yet I've never made one. I definitely need to work on that. Love all your blocks too.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  77. SallyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Your quilt it beautiful (and as I have a bunch of French General, I may just have to make one like it!) but the snowman is my fvorite!! Sew cute

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  78. BizyStitchesJuly 30, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Yippee Skippee, I'm number 99 as a follower. I like your block and I'm partial to snowmen so I will say that one is my favorite. Thanks for the fun time.

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  79. KarenJuly 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I like the second blocks with the lighter background better. But that's just me.

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  80. Carrie P.July 30, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Oh, that block makes a fabulous looking quilt.
    I think I like the snowman fabric block the best.
    thanks for a chance to win some of Kate's fabric.

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  81. ChrisJuly 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Yayyy!! I'm follower #100. I love this block and the center square (white with the bright happy colors) is my favorite.

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  82. andri.July 30, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I'm the 100th follower! Congrats! Lol
    andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  83. aiah23July 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    My favorite Christmas Carol is Silent Night. It has been for the last 5-6 yrs.

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  84. JeanieJuly 30, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful quilt! And love the charm pack. Thanks so much!

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  85. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJuly 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    #1 Love the block!
    #2 ADORE the fabric
    #3 love the quilt!
    #4 I am so inspired to make the same, yes, I said copy!! your quilt!!
    Thanks!!

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  86. sew.darn.quiltJuly 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I like the first block and your completed red top is stunning. My most liked carol,Twelve Days of Christmas, especially when my kids try to sing along to it! =)

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  87. BrendaJuly 30, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    I love French general fabric. I have only used one of their lines but drool over each new line they come out with.

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  88. Marcia W.July 30, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    I like your quilt - thanks for introducing me to Barbara Brackman's book too. Thanks for the giveaway of the Flurry charm pack as well. Now I'm off to hop (I visited your blog first because saw your advance post)

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  89. SallieJuly 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    The middle one with the multi-colors and snowmen is my favorite.

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  90. LindiJuly 30, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Was just at a retreat and the girl nest to me was making this block! I like the way you put it together and I will let her know how you did. L

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  91. JayJuly 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I really like the 4-block combo -- very striking!

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  92. Kelly L.July 30, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    I love, love, love your quilt with the poinsettia fabric!

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  93. DiannJuly 30, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    My favorite of the blocks you made are the two with snowmen, especially the snowmen with the red background.

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  94. Granny AnneJuly 30, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I really like the first block with the green holly... Maybe because I had some of that fabric some where in my bins. Lol. Just became a follower and look forward to more inspiration!

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  95. Bethany (Make Me A Quilt)July 30, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I like the red, because it has the most contrast. Your quilt is just BEAUTIFUL! :)

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  96. LindaJuly 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    What a great block! I love it made with the French General fabrics the most. I am a new follower!

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  97. SheilaJuly 30, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Lovely blocks and a great quilt top ,love them all ! I am a follower and thanks so much for the chance to win.

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  98. TriciaJuly 30, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    This new follower prefers the Holly Block. I'm partial to nature/realistic themed blocks, so that one really appeals to me. Thank You for the chance to win the wonderful charm pack.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  99. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Well I just stumbled across your blog from a link somewhere :) I'm drawn to the holy on dots block the most but think they all look great!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for a new blog to follow ;)

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  100. Ruth AnnJuly 30, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I love the French General but they are all lovely. Love that version of 12 days of Christmas too!

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  101. barbara woodsJuly 30, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    i am a follower by e-mail and would love to win thanks

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  102. ArianeJuly 30, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Oh I love your red and white quilt top! Gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing with us and for a chance to win!!

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  103. Terry@ a quilting blogJuly 30, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Love your French General block and the quilt top! Thanks for sharing and for the sweet giveaway!

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  104. Mrs.PicklesJuly 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    wow great looking blocks. I really like the table topper you made!

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  105. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJuly 30, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Lovely quilt. Thanks for the tut. It's a block I would like to try.
    Love your 1st & last blocks best.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  106. JeanneJuly 30, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    I like the block with the green holly leaves and white back ground. They all are nice but the holly leaves caught my eye. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  107. Rebeckah AustinJuly 30, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I agree with Kathy, The topper was the best and the green 2nd :)

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  108. Jodi - usairdollJuly 30, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    WoW! Your red and white quilt is gorgeous! Great tutorial as well. All your blocks are great but if I have to choose I'll say the middle block of the three, the red and blue with the white background.

    Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  109. Linda LeeJuly 30, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful Red and White quilt! Thank you for the tutorial..If I had to choose..my favorite would be the holly block. My favorite traditional carol would be Silent Night. My favorite contemporary Christmas song is, "Mary Did You Know."

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  110. DianaJuly 30, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    LOve the red and white quilt,love the middle one, snowman is also cute, thanks for the giveaway.

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  111. TeresaJuly 30, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Love the three and six block done in red and white. Thanks for the idea.

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  112. ~Kris~July 30, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Red & white is a great combination. How are you going to use your other squares?

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  113. WoolenSailsJuly 30, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful, love that design and the fabrics you used, really wonderful quilt for Christmas. I like the first one, with the green. I think the print fabric gives it a nicer look.

    Debbie

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  114. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    HELLO! LOVE THE REDS+WHITES TOGETHER!
    LOVE 'FLURRY' TOO! THANK YOU FOR SHARING1

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  115. ritainalaskaJuly 30, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    the red and white french general/ooh-la-la block is the best; love the four block.
    am a new follower ... too bad i didn't join up when i was here before when i came to see your rwb block. i wouldn't have missed your july 11th post!

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  116. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    I love red and white, lovely quilt. hugs

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  117. rockgrannyJuly 30, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Red and white block is my favorite. Great tutorial too.
    Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

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  118. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I love the stars that appear in this block when it is set w/o sashing. I may need to do this myself. I joined your blog.

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  119. Nancy BiggsJuly 30, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    I loved the table topper which,of course, was more work than the individual blocks! I was also amazes at the green corn in the background. The drought here in Tennessee has turned all the corn brown and gardens are also dry! thanks for posting your blocks and the quilt top. My favorite carol is a hymn, "Away in the Manger" Look for my posting on Aug. 2nd, our 43rd wedding anniversary. Nancy Biggs

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  120. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesJuly 30, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Great tutorial!! Love the quilt top sooooo pretty!!

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  121. Rina MasonJuly 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I like the holly block the best. I am a follower. As for my favorite Christmas song it would be Jesus Was Born Today by the Oak Ridge Boys. I love the strings in the background and how they reach a crescendo. My second favorite is Santa Baby.

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  122. Judy1522July 30, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    The red and white block is my favorite, but I think they all look great. Your quilt top is beautiful!

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  123. MoeWestJuly 30, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I love the pattern Three and Six makes when you have 4 blocks together. Of the last 3 blocks, I like the one with green holly. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  124. GeorgiJuly 30, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Love this block! Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win (fingers crossed!)

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  125. JackieJuly 30, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    The quilt top is beautiful - love quilts made with two fabrics.
    Thanks for the give-away.

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  126. GGJuly 30, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Very good tutorial! Of the last 3 blocks, I prefer the 1st one (tiny print w/ green swirly large print)It just grabs me.I love Straight No Chaser group-but don't own any of their music. And Kate Spain, Flurry,is a favorite of mine. I like the song, 'Mary, did you know?'
    as one of my top picks for Christmas. And I understand the engineeric mind set, having married one BUT don't hold it against me that I attended IU!

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  127. tink's momJuly 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Very nice blocks, lovely quilt.

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  128. ytsmomJuly 30, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I like the holly leaves and dots best. I also love the completed quilt. I am going to sign up to be a follower.

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  129. GloriaJuly 30, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I love the layout of the 4 blocks i the french general fabric. Thanks for your inspirational work!

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  130. evelynJuly 30, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    The red and white combo is my favorite. I agree that a busy fabric needs a simpler pattern. Love the options of a four patch, or putting the blocks together as in your quilt. Beautiful.

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  131. WendyJuly 30, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Wonderful job, Kris! I really, really like the four-block layout and now that I see how you've started with the nine-patch, the complete block looks as if I could actually do that :) Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  132. carlaJuly 30, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Love your blocks!!!! I like the red white blue and green colors the best!!!! Very cheery!!!!

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  133. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJuly 30, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Oooooo pretty! I love that block.
    xx

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  134. David RaithbyJuly 30, 2012 at 8:02 PM

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  135. Quilt n QueenJuly 30, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Great tutorial Kris. I'm a snowman collector....I like all your blocks but I love the last block with the snowmen!! Thanks for sharing in the blog hop.

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  136. JanetJuly 30, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I love the red and white version. I'm currently working on a red and white Christmas quilt too. Love them!

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  137. Laura AnnJuly 30, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Cute.. I like the red & white quilts.. :)

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  138. Joyce CarterJuly 30, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is Mary, did you know? I like the red and white block the best, but all of them are very pretty.

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  139. Kathy HJuly 30, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Since red is my favorite color, I thought the first block in red and white would be my favorite but when i saw the holly and little birds, I really liked it. I like the difference between the print and the little dots. very pretty.

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  140. Sharon DawnJuly 30, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I adore the red and white!!! Such a simple, but impressive pattern! My favorite Christmas song is White Christmas by the Drifters. They have a fabulous video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooc5eJc5SHA
    Thanks for sharing!

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  141. BillieBee (billiemick)July 30, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I'm already a follower, but you are well over a 100. Congratulations! Is it the song you really like or all those guys....giggle.

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  142. GwenJuly 30, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    My favorite is the block with the snowmen-- no surprise there, as I LOVE snowmen! :-) Thank you so much for the chance to win!

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  143. SheilaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    I just love anything red & white. Love the simple but elegant block that you chose. White Christmas would be one of my favorite songs. Thanks for being part of the blog. Have a great week.

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  144. CeciliaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    My favorite is the block with the snowman. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  145. Lisa CoxJuly 30, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I like the block with the holly. It's cute.
    Thanks for the generous giveaway!
    My favorite Christmas song is "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo" by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra

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  146. SandraJuly 30, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    I like the middle block, lots of fun colors and very happy!

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  147. PamJuly 30, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Hiya! My favorite block is the one with the bright snowmen. Those colors just scream Christmas to me. Thank you for having the giveaway, I just love adding to my fabric stash. Blessed be, hugs!!!

    playamom57 at yahoo dot com

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  148. ThreadCatcherJuly 30, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I found your blog through the Christmas in July blog hop. Fun projects and fun to find new blogs. I am now a new follower.

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  149. KarenJuly 30, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I like your block with the red snowman fabric the best. Very cute! My favorite carol is "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," but they don't play it in church that often. I usually have to request it. Thanks for the giveaway. I can't believe you made a whole quilt! You're going to put me to shame! :)

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  150. Homemaker HoneyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I'm here from the Think Christmas hop! And, I am now a new follower of your blog via email. :)

    Deborah
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

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  151. LaineJuly 31, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    I am liking the first block with the holly and the little dots the best.

    lsandes@comcast.net

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  152. CaroleMJuly 31, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    I think O Holy Night is still my favorite, but I love many Christmas songs, so it is hard to pick. Your quilt looks great!

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  153. LisaJuly 31, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    I like the one with the green and holly berries best. My favorite song "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas".

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  154. LisaJuly 31, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    I am a follower!

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  155. Farm QuilterJuly 31, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    I love this block!!! Picking a favorite is tough, but I love snowmen, so I'd pick your red and white (last) block! I am a follower, but can't figure out how to get responses so my email is wild_blue_farm at yahoo.com.

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  156. LeAnneJuly 31, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    The blue snowman fabric is really cute. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  157. MichelleJuly 31, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    I think my favourite is the red and white,love how in the quilt it forms that angled star. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  158. VickiJuly 31, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    I like your first block with the red and white. I love the combination of red and white it always looks stunning. Vicki vickilorraine@hotmail.com

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  159. VickiJuly 31, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    I like your first block with the red and white. I love the combination of red and white it always looks stunning. Vicki vickilorraine@hotmail.com

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  160. DebbieMJuly 31, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    My favorite Christmas Carol or Song has to be a local artist of Pittsburgh called B. E. Taylor - songs title is Mary's Boy Child. I love the red and white block as well. Just Beautiful and thank you for the giveaway.

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  161. Purl ButtonsJuly 31, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I like the way you arranged the four blocks. I like the geometry of concentric rings and that set makes me smile.

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  162. Bonnie58July 31, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Love the blocks and the quilt. It is gorgeous.

    Bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  163. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Love that block. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  164. WendyJuly 31, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I love the one with the red snowmen, so cute!

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  165. schmidt1016July 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I really like your block and the effect it makes with the busy background. I think I'd like the other versions, too, so I hope you can show us a finished quilt with one of those options. It would look very modern with all that white. I also love Kate Spain's fabric designs. They have such a fresh look to them. Thanks for the give-a-way!

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  166. SueJuly 31, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Kris! I'm a Purdue grad, too! (1975). But my kids go to IU and I LOVE Straight No Chaser. I love that quilt block, too--Bonnie Hunter has it on her site under another one of its names, Jacks on Six. I love the red & white. I wish I had some of that French General fabric, but I do have a ton of other red & white--it's my all-time favorite color combination!

    Sue in Marion, IN
    Home of The Quilters' Hall of Fame

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  167. KristinJuly 31, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway and inspiration.

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  168. BrendaJuly 31, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Hi! I'm a new follwer. I joined because of the wonderful Christmas hop going on now. I love your Blocks! I also would love to win the Flurry!
    hulseybg@gmail.com

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  169. BonnyJuly 31, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Hi! Love your block and it looks beautiful in a quilt!
    What a great block to use your stash up with also!

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  170. PeggyJuly 31, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I like the snowman on the white background block.
    Thanks
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  171. PeggyJuly 31, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    I'm a new follower too.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  172. Foolish FeathersJuly 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Great job on your blocks, I really like how the quilt turned out! It looks like you definitely made it to 100 followers (now at 125!) Congrats!

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  173. MaryJuly 31, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I loved the French General! I love red and white! My favorite carole at the moment, it being 102 outside, is Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
    I think I shall follow you as well. Love your blog!

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  174. Barb and SharonJuly 31, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful. I like the first block. My favorite carol is O Holy Night.
    Barb@Witsend

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  175. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    My favorite traditional carol is Silent Night, but I also like "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," but it's more modern. Thanks for the opportunity to win some fantastic fabric.

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  176. Texas JennyWrenJuly 31, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    I love O Holy Night. But all Christmas songs are awesome. Love your quilt

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  177. quiltmom annaJuly 31, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    I really like the polka dot background - it is really fun one. My favorite Christmas song- Angels we have heard on high
    Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  178. Carla GAugust 1, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I like the snowmen on a red background the best. I like the multicolored snowmen, but it needs a different solid color to go with it. :) Thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  179. ♥DuffAugust 1, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    wow! lots of fun here! My vote goes to the French General block--I love red on red!

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  180. jirons42August 1, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    I love anything French General and the 4 blocks together look great!

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  181. SharynAugust 1, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    I really love the original red and white combination - it;s so Christmassy. Sharyn

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  182. ShannonAugust 1, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I love the red and white you made into a quilt. Just right for Christmas. That video was great. They looked like they have great fun together!

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  183. B GreeneAugust 1, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    My son and I love Straight No Chaser, too!! It is our go-to Christmas CD, but I also love O Holy Night as a more traditional choice. Thanks for the chance to win the Charm Pack!!

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  184. barbara woodsAugust 1, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    mine is little drummer boy and i love all your blocks

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  185. maggieAugust 1, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Beautiful blocks, really lovely. My new favorite Christmas song si by Faith Hill called A Baby Changes Everything".
    I love your blog. Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers
    maggie

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  186. Maria KievitAugust 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Love the quilt you made with this block. Also liked the block when you twisted it for the table topper. Like the snowman block also! Thanks for sharing.

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  187. Karen OAugust 1, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    I love the red block. It is such pretty fabric. Congrats on 100 followers!

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  188. AggiequilterAugust 2, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    All great blocks, but I really love the red & white block and quilt. Thanks for sharing with us and the chance to win!

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  189. ReginaAugust 2, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I am really feeling the Flurry too! Each Christmas a new fabric tends to catch my eye. I would love to make a new tablerunner or table topperout of this using your featured block!

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  190. BeachQuilterAugust 2, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I'm a holly fan! This was a fun post!

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  191. BethAugust 3, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    My favorite carol is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas". My favorite of the blocks is the red with red & cream blocks.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  192. Karen PropesAugust 3, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    I love your quilt, the colors are beautiful. Thanks so much for the fabulous giveaway. Glad I found your blog.
    ncjeepster@aol.com

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  193. prsd4tim2August 3, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks for the lovely Christmas inspiration and for the chance to win a Christmas charm pack. I really love everything Kate Spain and sewed with Flurry a lot last Christmas.

    My favorite carol? That's a hard one. I love Christmas carols. Maybe my favorite is Silent Night. I love it when it is sung in harmony a capella.

    And my favorite of your blocks? The French General one. Lovely quilt BTW.

    Thanks for sharing. And Merry Christmas (in August!)

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  194. DebAugust 3, 2012 at 9:27 AM

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  195. DebAugust 3, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I'm bookmarking that block; love it! I'd love to win the Flurry pack! (Forgot to add my favorite carol...Once in Royal David's City.)

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  196. beckyAugust 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Love your quilt and I am a follower.Thank-you for the give away. Becky
    derry04@yahoo.com

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  197. MaryBethAugust 4, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Love your blocks. Thanks for sharing.

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  198. landscapeladyAugust 4, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Nice tutorial! Merry christmas

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  199. KatieQAugust 4, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Thank you for sharing the tutorial. This is a very versatile block. I like the way you showed the block and then progressed to a mini and finally a full sized quilt. My favorite block is the one made with the red and white French General fabrics the best. Oh Holy Night is my favorite Christmas carol.

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