Sunday, July 16, 2017

12 Days of Christmas in July, part 1 & Giveaway #1

Welcome to my post for Sarah's 12 Days of Christmas in July blog hop!  This is my FIRST blog post for this hop!  I was a bit of an overachiever, and came up with 12 different ideas, so, we are spreading my blog posts over 3 different days.  Since my posts are a bit long, if you read all the way to the bottom of the blog post, there is a chance for a giveaway on each of my 12 Days of Christmas in July blog posts.

Ok, lets get started.

#1.  Mini Quilts:
Several years ago, I made Santa blocks for a challenge and exchange.  I made several more than needed, and turned those extra blocks into mini quilts for Christmas gifts for family and friends.  I purchased everyone their own mini quilt stand, so that they could hang their Santa mini quilts. 
Santa #1 in mini quilt stand

Santa #2 in mini quilt stand
 Over the years, I've made more blocks, to add to everyone's mini quilt collection.  Not all of my pictures show finished mini quilts, sorry.  I have a tendency to finish projects last minute, and don't always have time to get good pictures before I have to ship them off.  I'm sure none of you ever do that ;)
Valentine #1

Valentine #2
Birthday cupcake
Fall

Halloween #1

Halloween #2
 
still working on these for Spring
This one was made special for my husband, who is a hiker.  It hangs in his cubicle at work.

Hiking mini quilt
 Mini quilts are great for people who don't have much room.  A mini quilt stand can sit on an end table, on top of a computer desk, in a dorm room, or in a nursing home, etc.  


#2.  Fabric (travel) Trays:
My mother in law paid good money for a hard sided, leatherette travel tray.  She uses it to put her jewelry in when she travels.  Hers is heavy, and not nearly as cute as a fabric travel tray.

Fabric trays are good for travel, and just for sitting next to your bed, on the bathroom counter, or, as a holder for 'stuff' on an end table.  I made 2 Fabric trays for hubby.  Hubby camps and backpacks, and needs a place to put his contact case at night.  I used snaps on the corners of one, and the other I used velcro.  Hubby likes the velcro better (also easier to make it that way).  The snap tray he keeps by his bed, to put all that pocket 'stuff' in each night.
showing front and back of Fabric trays
A friend could never remember where she put her glasses at night, so, I made one for her glasses.
longer and skinnier, for glasses
Of course, I finally made some for me, too.  I gave one away, when I showed them to my little quilt guild.  That lady uses hers for her remote controls.
my Fabric trays
I didn't use a pattern for these, but, there are several patterns on the web, if you need one.  I started with how large I wanted the bottom of the tray to be, then added 2.5" for the sides (finishing at 2").  I quilted lines where the folds would be, then added velcro dots to the corners.  Nothing fancy, since all of these were made on a straight stitch machine.


#3.  Pillowcases:
My sister in law requested pillowcases for everyone in their family for Christmas a few years ago.  Pillowcases are great for kids, college students, family and friends.  One of my favorite pillowcases is one made by a friend, that I use when I travel.  Pillowcases are also good to include with a quilt, especially for college students, so that they have a pillow to match their dorm quilt.  Here is a link to one of many tutorials on how to make a pillowcase.
chain prepping a stack of pillowcases







Camping pillowcases and pillows are also a great idea.  Hubby backpacks, and wanted a zippered pillowcase for his camping pillow.  I made him 2 pillowcases.  These were my first zippers.  A great way to learn zippers.
not a bad zipper

camping pillowcase #1

camping pillowcase #2

We flew to Alaska, to visit our son and daughter in law, last August.  We were traveling all night, so, I knew I'd want a pillow.  This is what I made for myself.

my camping/travel pillowcase


 These would also be great for kids, for in the car, sleepovers, etc.


#4. Fabric Baskets: 
I had fun making the 1 Hour Fabric Basket a while back.  I used pre-quilted fabric from my stash.  It did take a bit longer than one hour, but, not much, and, I was making 2, not 1 basket.  Both of these baskets are in use.  One of these days, I'll make me more baskets.  
my 2 Fabric Baskets
There are lots of Fabric baskets out there.  Here is the link to the 1 Hour Fabric Basket

These baskets are great for holding blocks, fat quarters, projects, etc.  They would also be great for holding kids toys, for dorm rooms, etc.  

You could also make other Fabric Baskets.  I purchased these 2 baskets at a quilt show.  They can stack inside each other.
more Fabric Baskets
That is the end of my first 12 Days of Christmas in July blog hop post.  Well, not quite.  First, here are the other participants, and their dates.

Here are the blogs participating in the 12 Days of Christmas in July blog hop!

Friday, July 14th


Saturday, July 15th


Sunday, July 16th


Monday, July 17th


Tuesday, July 18th


Wednesday, July 19th


Thursday, July 20th


Friday, July 21st


Saturday, July 22nd


And... my first Giveaway!  Remember those mini quilts?  Well, I have some mini quilt kits and patterns to give away.
EEK! mini quilt kit & pattern

Brrr! mini quilt kit & pattern

Snowman, pattern only

*Here are the Rules!  First, if I can't reach you, you lose out, so, PLEASE, when you leave a comment, make sure your email address is included.  I can NOT reach Google+ commenters, and No-Reply commenters.  If I don't reply to your blog comment within 48 hours, then I can't reach you.  Try again, with your email attached.  ALSO, let me know in your comment, WHICH prize you want to win.  You can only win one, so, I'll divide the comments up for each prize.  List EEK!, Brrr!, or Snowman in your comments.  I'll draw a winner on July 26th, after the blog hop is over, to give everyone a chance to comment.  You do NOT have to be a follower to win.  If you can't comment on my blog, look under my profile, at the top of the blog, and my email address is there.  Send me an email, and what blog post you are commenting on, and I'll enter you in the contest.  See, EASY!  Also, I reply to every comment that has an email attached, since I think comments are IMPORTANT.  
Good luck! 

**Bonus Giveaway!
And as if great holiday ideas and a tutorial weren't enough, this year we've got something extra special!  The lovely folks over at Free Spirit Fabrics have donated not just one item for a giveaway, but THIRTEEN!  And it's pretty drool-worthy stuff, too - it's Tula Pink's new holiday line, Holiday Homies!!!


Sarah has six design rolls, six layer cakes, and one fat quarter bundle to give away - and here's how we're going to do it!  Visit each stop on the hop, including this blog, and leave a comment on each post for the day.  At the end of the hop, Sarah'll do a giveaway for each day by putting everyone's name in the hat who commented that day (from all that day's hop-blogs), and drawing a winner for that day.  That will be twelve winners - the design rolls and layer cakes.  Then SarahI'll put all the names from all the days in a hat and draw out a grand prize winner for the fat quarter bundle!  Only one prize per person, though - let's spread it around a bit!  So carve out a bit of time to visit all the blogs and comment - it makes the time spent on each post worth it when you see what people think about your work!

224 comments:

  1. Great variety of Christmas items, looking forward to your next post.

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  2. Wow! Thanks for so many great ideas for gifts. I'd love the snowman kit - if I win. Thank you.

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  3. Wow, love all the different baskets and trays. I don't know if International can play along, but just in case, I'd like the Brrr! Thanks Cheryl xx

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  4. I love the mini quilts you made. I have a hanger, just haven't gotten around to make a quilt for it yet, don't know what I am waiting for! LOL

    I would love to win EEK, if I am so lucky.

    Thank you for the inspiration.

    crazyquiltpatcher AT Yahoo Dot com

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  5. I love your ideas - you are inspiring me to get busy and make some gifts. Pillowcases would be perfect for the grandkids.

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  6. Great ideas! I would love to win eek! Or the snowman.

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  7. thank you for sharing your mini quilts! I looove minis. Wonderful to see your journey displaying them too. xo

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  8. Wow! So many good ideas! Thanks for the inspiration. I would love Brr! or the snowman pattern.

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  9. I love mini quilts. Thanks for sharing

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  10. Your first Blog Hop - you did very well. Thanks. I'd love to win any of the mini quilt kits, especially the Brrr or Snowman. My son and grandkids live in VT so it would be very appropriate for them, but I'm sure the kids would enjoy the spider for Halloween.

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  11. Love your mini quilts-gifts well appreciated I'm sure! "EEK!" is my choice-Halloween is one of my favorite celebrations. Thank you for sharing, Susan

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  12. You are a wonderful over-achiever and I love it!! Now I know why you are quiet sometimes. I am pinning a couple of these ideas for when I need to be quiet. But got to say the #1 Santa is a keeper....very cute. And I do love the zippered pillows for travel. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Congratulations on a great first blog hop posting!!
    What a wonderful collection of gift ideas!!
    I'm looking forward to your next posts!
    (I'm following you by email now, so I won't miss anything!)
    *Thank you!*
    (and thank you for generously offering the mini quilt kits!... They are all cute!... As are your own examples!)
    Pat T.

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  14. These are all great ideas for Christmas and inspiration to get me started on a few. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more

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  15. Wow.....you have such a lovely plethora of ideas here. I love your Santa project at the top.
    Brrr..... I might enjoy winter after this steamy summer.
    Brrr is my choice if I win.

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  16. These are some great ideas that are fairly quick and easy to do! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. I love mini quilts....those are my favorite projects. I love your snowman pattern....I collect snowmen!

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  18. Wow, lots of great ideas. My kids loved fun pillowcases, especially flannel ones. Snowman would be my choice - thanks for your generosity.

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  19. My glasses definitely need a tray next to my bed! I knock them onto the floor too many times when I reach for them in the dark. Thanks.

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  20. What fun ideas! The mini's are adorable, especially the spidey one!! If I won, the snowman pattern would be the obvious one for me, LOL

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  21. Super ideas!!! I've been wanting to make some mini quilts... a little nervous about all those seams and getting perfect points!!

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  22. You really got the ideas coming-- I like the brrr mini best

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  23. Love the holiday mini idea for gifts. Wow when I am stuck next time I am calling you on ideas. :D I kid of like the Brr mini and fabric.

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  24. So many great ideas--thanks for sharing!! I like the snowman pattern best, but they're all cute!

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  25. Love the mini quilts. I think I like EEK

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  26. Wow! So many great ideas. If I have to pick just one of your little quilts I'll go with brr but they're all great.

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  27. I like the idea of mini quilts for gifts, and for myself! The Snowman pattern is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Great idea for the mini quilts plus all of the many other great ideas!

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  29. Wow! You have tons of good ideas! Thanks. I like the snowman. Janice.snell@gmail.com

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  30. I agree, those little quilts can fit in such a small space, everyone can use them. Great ideas, I love to have some little gifts ready before Christmas.i like the eek pattern.

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  31. So many great ideas.
    renegadequilter at hotmail dot com

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  32. I love the mini quilts. The snowman is my favorite.

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  33. Some good ideas! Thanks for sharing them.

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  34. My daughter, a January baby loves snowmen, and your snowman pattern is so cute. I'd love to win that pattern and make it for her. Stephaniewoodward@att.net

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  35. What great ideas for Christmas gifts. I can see myself returning to your blog for instructions several times. I love the idea of giving wall hangings for different occasions or seasons. Thanks!

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  36. Your mini quilts are so cute and would make a great gift!! Thanks for a great giveaway!!

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  37. What a wonderful list of ideas you have provided here! Thank you so much for putting this together for all of us! Now I'm looking forward to seeing what other ideas you have to share as the blog hop continues! You have provided lots of inspiration already.

    Thank you also for including an extra giveaway! I like the Brrr! mini quilt kit best. My email is ashley(dot)berdine(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. I love the list of small projects! I make pillowcases for my grandchildren for holidays and also with their favorite movie characters- they love them❤️ I love that you made one for your husband too! I made a travel pillow for my husband to put under his thigh when driving long distances. It was black with rainbow trout- couldn't find salmon! So much fun to personalize for our loved ones!

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  39. GREAT IDEAS FOR QUICK GIFTS THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN .
    SNOWMAN WOULD BE MY CHOICE. hjrogers@sympatico.ca
    THANKS JUDY

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  40. Love all, but Snowman wins!
    patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  41. I love all of your ideas! I do make pillow cases for my husband and a few for the grandkids and also for a charity group. They are so fun to make. I look forward to seeing your other ideas! I would take any of the patterns you are offering. They all are very cute! sandi1100 at yahoo dot com

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  42. You always have great projects on the go and I know you treat like them potato chips - can't have just one! How generous of you to gift on, too. The EEK mini is interesting - for the grandkids (and I have an extra mini stand). Hope you are enjoying your retreat.

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  43. Thanks, Cheryl. You have some good ideas here. All your projects look great. The snowman would be fun to make. kthurn(at)bektel(dot)com

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  44. EEK gets my vote...though I have to say I loved the bat you showed in the blog.
    Looking forward to your other postings in this tour.

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  45. Love the ideas. Makes me think this year I will get complete projects on time! Love Brrr! Enjoy following you.

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  46. Thanks for sharing these great ideas! The mini quilts are so cute -- thanks for including the link for the stand. The snowman is my favorite. Ironlftr10atyahoo.com

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  47. I love the mini quilts! I hate to tell you, but participating in blog hops can become addictive, kind of like making mini quilts. :-) These are adorable and I like each one, but I am always partial to anything with snowmen. :-)

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  48. I love that you have so many ideas to share. I would like to be in the draw for Brr please

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  49. Thanks for all the great gift ideas. I like the Brr kit.

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  50. Wow! So many fun ideas! The mini's are adorable. Thank you for the sweet giveaway. I think BRRRR is my favorite :-) lorismills@charterdotnet

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  51. I love all the ideas you posted!
    I would love to win the EEK kit. They are all so cute!

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  52. Really cute mini quilts! Love the snowman, and Halloween #1&2 are adorable! ndfromsdATgmailDOTcom

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  53. Great ideas! I love mini quilts and my grand-kids have quite a collection of pillowcases! I like the EEK!

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  54. Too much fun! I like the Brrr.

    ~Brandy

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  55. Thanks for the giveaway. I'd like to put my name in the hat for the Snowman, please.

    I love your idea of using snaps or velcro for the corners of the little baskets. I've never seen that before, but I think either way of finishing would be sharp.

    wordygirl@earthlink.net

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  56. Love the mini quilts. I should invest in one of those little hangers. I did everyone on my list pillow cases last year! Still thinking about this year!

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  57. You have a great collection of ideas here. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us!
    Sign me up for the BRRR.... giveaway please!
    Gunterheather @ yahoo . com

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  58. YOu are a generous lady --- all these cute ideas plus an additional giveaway! Thanks so much! I I have never made a mini quilt but you have inspired me to give it a try! Cotten.gloria@gmail.com

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  59. What a wonderful bunch of ideas. And thanks for sharing the giveaway too! I would love to have the Brr if I won.

    nancy.sumner@comcast.net

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  60. Lots of neat ideas to think about - Christmas will be here before we know it!

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  61. Great ideas! I have wanted to make baskets forever!

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  62. I love to see all your ideas and finished work. Thank you for sharing all the fabulous photos. I know it takes time and effort to post- I appreciate it!

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  63. Love all your kits! Snowman please as I seem to have a crush on them this year. as

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  64. I love all the ideas and can't wait to see some more. I think velcro would be easier to add than snaps to those trays. And the santa is really darling.

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  65. I'm always losing my glasses, so I guess I need to make a fabric tray for them! Looks like you've been really busy with all those pillowcases. The snowman mini is my favorite.

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  66. I never get tired of snowman projects

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  67. Lovely projects! That little bunny is adorable!

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  68. Such great ideas for gifts, thank you! I particularly like the mini quilt gifts that you then added to...a sweet (on-going) gift for sure!
    Debbie
    ollieami@aol.com

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  69. All your projects have given me inspiration. If I have to pick I like the Brr. mini quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  70. So many wonderful gift ideas!
    I would love to win the Brrr mini quilt.

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  71. I meant to include my email just in case:
    juliek.quilts at gmail.com

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  72. I love the Halloween Mini quilts they are so cute, i am definitely going to make one this year, i love Halloween fabric the most, thank you for the blog hop

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  73. Your mini quilts on the stand are lovely, a great way to show them off, and if this is open to international readers ( I am way down south in New Zealand ) EEK would be my choice. Lovely pillow cases, and a zipper one is so handy. Then your mini for your man, he must be so happy to have that for himself, very special.

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  74. Great blog post. I like all of your ideas especially the mini quilts. I have always wanted to do this. I just love the snowman mini. (pewa88@yahoo.com)

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  75. Lots of great projects you've showcased - tons of fun too! I'm partial to snowmen - quiltfabrication at gmail dot com

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  76. Cute mini quilts! I like the snowman one :) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  77. Mini quilts are perfect for work cubicles. I've made quite a few for my own enjoyment. The hiker is just adorable!
    tvonzalez at gmail dot com

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  78. Wow, so many great ideas. I love them all, and have even made a lot of the pillowcases as gifts. I want to make a few of all your ideas! Thank you for the links!

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  79. That is a lot of pillowcases in progress! Your snowman kit is adorbs!
    grace and peace quilting at gmail dot com

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  80. Thank you for the gift ideas AND for participating in the 12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop!!

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  81. Love all the project. Nice Christmas projects. Thank you for sharing.

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  82. Love your gift suggestions! I think I'll make a bunch so I'm ready this Christmas!

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  83. So many great projects! Thanks! I really like the Brrr! mini quilt kit & pattern.
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  84. I'm not quite good enough to make mini quilts yet but they are my ever growing list.
    Jeri Oldtisme@aol.com

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  85. Thank you for the great ideas for gift giving! Your mini's are wonderful and also a great idea for year round giving. I like the snowman pillow. sewgood414athotmaildotcom

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  86. great ideas! I like the snowman -- we moved from Illinois to Alabama 4 years ago, and frosty would bring back memories. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  87. Brrr! is my favorite
    jklmengland at windstream dot net

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  88. The snowman is so cute! mjalto at gmail.com

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  89. Great ideas! Thanks for the inspiration. I like to put pajamas in pillowcases for my nieces and nephews. That little snowman kit is darling =)

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  90. love your mini quilts, fabric trays and baskets. thanks for sharing

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  91. So many projects, so little time. I like the mini quilts, especially the snowman. The fabric trays are a great gift idea. Thanks

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  92. Wow, what a post! Thanks for all the gift ideas and the pictures that show how cute they are. I like all your mini-quilts pictured and the ones as prizes, but since I have to pick one, I'm going for EEEK! I like spiders! Thank you. dezertsuz at gmail

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  93. The little baskets are so cute. A little one would be a great thread catcher.

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  94. I love your mini quilts. Thanks for sharing

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  95. Hi Cheryl,
    An overachiever, huh?!! I love that you had to split up all your great ideas into three posts! So many good ideas your shared with us - I love both baskets, especially the glasses-holding idea. Fabulous! Your mini quilts are so cute - I would love Brrr. I am going to follow your blog so I don't miss your other two posts. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  96. Love all of your gift ideas. And SO is my fave. A
    Anitalynette(dot)simmons(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  97. So many great ideas and so little time!

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  98. I must make some fabric boxes soon! Thanks for the fun ideas.

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  99. Those are really great gift ideas. That is an impressive stack of pillowcases ready to go! I don't think I would have enough pins to have that many prepped!
    I think the Brrr mini is my favorite.
    Thanks!

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  100. The fabric boxes and pillowcases are neat.
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  101. All great ideas - thanks so much for sharing this list! I like the EKK! it would challenge me to be sure - great idea to do mini quilts.

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  102. SNOWMAN
    Your projects are wonderful. I love your minis
    quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net

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  103. oh my gosh! so many great projects and ideas! I think I definitely need a zippered pillow!

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  104. I would like to win the SNOWMAN pattern. I like all your ideas.

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  105. Thank you for these ideas. A fabric basket would come in handy right now as I need to clean my sewing room. Looking forward to your other ideas.

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  106. How fun, you are off to a running start! I have made some mini quilts but not as many as you. I'd love to win the Brr! one. I've made some of those trays and pillowcases too, but it has been a while. Nice to get the creative juices going.

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  107. Those are some great ideas! I love the snowman! Thank you for the chance. The girls in my sewing class love the pillow cases they made!

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  108. I love those Mini quilt holders but can't find them for sale in the UK so I'll have a go at making a wall hanging one using a metal coat hanger. Brrr, it's not cold outside today :)

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  109. I love the mini quilts! What a great gift idea. My favorite of your patterns is the snowman.

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  110. Love them all, but my favorite it Brr! Thanks for your generosity.

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  111. Awesome post, Cheryl! I love all your ideas - I've even made the little fabric bowls, although I usually sew my corners together. I like the idea of velcro or snaps so that it can travel flat, though. Thanks for everything you've done to make the hop a success!!!

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  112. Thanks for the ideas. As for the giveaway I like them all but my favorite is the snowman. Zollj@bpsnetworks.com

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  113. You must be the sister I never had - does your brain ever stop? Mine brain doesn't. I mean literally it does not stop. When I go to bed, my brain will not quieten down. I have a disorder called fibromyalgia and it has to do with muscles that are overly stimulated and in my case I know it also applies to my brain. In addition to my other strong meds, I take a Parkinson's med used for restless arm and restless legs. I just feel like I'm on overdrive all the time. Unfortunately, though the disease has zapped all my energy. I love all your ideas and which I could do everyone of them. Thanks for all the great ideas.

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  114. Cute projects! For the giveaway my favorite is "Brr".

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  115. Love your blog and ideas. I love the mini quilts. I also do pillowcases. They are so much fun. As for your giveaway, I like the snowman one. Great job on the blog hop.

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  116. I love the concept of a collection of mini's hung on a rotating basis. I think my favorite one to make is Brrrrr

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  117. I really need a mini quilt hanger! Yours is adorable and thanks for the link to buy one (or a dozen). You've given several great ideas for holiday gift giving and it's never too early to start! I'd prefer the Snowman pattern! duchick at gmail dot com

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  118. EEK! I love your blog and the minis are wonderful. So many ideas here and I gifted lots of the trays for holidays last year. I must try the baskets! Thank you for hosting. carriagemeadows@sbcglobal.net

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  119. Love your minis - especially the Halloween minis. Thanks for sharing!

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  120. Great stuff! I have started making mini or small quilts in recognition that there is not enough time to make everything a big masterpiece. i like EEK! pjrquilter at msn dot com

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  121. Love all your ideas and projects. I make alot of mini quilts because I often just don't have the time and patience for bigger projects. Love the idea of using a fabric tray for travel. I always worry about forgetting my watch or wedding ring when I leave them on the nightstand at a hotel so I need to make a fabric tray to tuck in my suitcase.

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  122. What a fantastic idea to make pillow cases to match quilts, I have never thought of that, but it will definitely be an inclusion from now on! I like the Mini Snowman please delissac@hotmail.com

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  123. You have some very good ideas for quick gifts for Christmas. In fact, there are a couple I need to make for ME!(fabric trays and baskets). One day I hope to get back to my blog, but in the meantime, I'm too busy reading all the other blogs. lol That Brr looks cute and simple, but I collect Snowmen.

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  124. I love Brr. You have some wonderful ideas in here, Thank-you. Jmikebalou (at) aol (dot) com

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  125. I like Brr the best too but love all your projects. It's amazing how many you completely and such a variety completed with a generous heart to boot, thank you for showcasing all these items and sharing their links.
    ejaneemerson@yahoo.com.

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  126. I have just gotten bit by the mini bug recently and was excited to see them included in your post! I love the snowman mini.

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  127. wow so many neat ideas thank you

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  128. I would be very happy with any of the kits/patterns. Thank you for your generosity. momoftana at yahoo dot com

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  129. Thanks for the idea for the fabric baskets

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  130. What a great post! I would love to make pillowcases. Trying to use up some of my stash ;-)

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  131. I love the idea of making a fabric tray to hold eyeglasses. Thanks for all of the great suggestions and for offering the giveaway. I like the snowman.

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  132. Great mini quilts! And I prefer the snowman pattern if I could choose! Thanks for all the ideas !
    ekmvalencia@gmail.com

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  133. What a great collection of ideas. I've made pillowcases for all nine grandchildren twice. So much fun to play with the novelty prints.
    I love snowmen, so that would be my choice.
    Pat

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  134. I really love the seasonal mini quilt gift idea! And thank you for the giveaway opportunity! Would love either snowman or Brrr!

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  135. Snowman is so cute! Love making minis....I can finish them!! :) maryc76904 at yahoo dot com

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  136. Those are all very nice gift ideas. You are very creative with your mini quilts.

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  137. Great gift ideas. I especially love the spider mini, but the idea of changing them out for the season is fabulous.

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  138. Wow, great list of ideas for Christmas! Thanks so much. jennifer.fulton@inquiringquilter.com

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  139. Wow, you have so many suggestions for gifts to make. I really like the mini-quilts. Thanks for the inspiration. cknapp3626(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  140. Love the mini quilts.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  141. Eek is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Shahann@yahoo.com
    Oh, I love the one-hour basket pattern!!!

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  142. YoOu shared so many great ideas. Thank you! I love Eek too.

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  143. You took it to a whole new level!

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  144. Very cute ideas for mini quilts. Yours are pretty. I can be contacted via my contact form. The Email link is near the top left sidebar on my blog. It is an old phone image.

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  145. All of your projects are awesome, especially the Santas which are also adorable! I love the Snowman pillow. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  146. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  147. THANKS FOR THE GREAT GIFT IDEAS AND I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR POSTS COMING UP. READINGTIRZAH AT YAHOO.COM

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  148. Thank you for your suggestions; they made me think ahead a bit.
    b.burnett1@myfairpoint.net

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  149. Thank you for such wonderful ideas. I love the snowman quilt. browne426@hotmail.com

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  150. You had me at Santa #1, and you continued to wow me! lutzcats(at)yahoo (dot)com

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  151. I think I need to make some of those trays. I also love your little quilts.
    Swoot@att.net

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  152. I love ALL your ideas! Thank you! If I am lucky enough to win - I'd love a snowman!
    eahorgan@gmail.com

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  153. I love ALL your ideas! Thank you! If I am lucky enough to win - I'd love a snowman!
    eahorgan@gmail.com

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  154. Such cute ideas. I'd love to win any but the BBrrr speaks to me!

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  155. I already commented but forgot to say I like "EEEK"--your sewing ideas are all really neat!
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  156. You've made me want to make some fabric trays--I hadn't thought of making them with Velcro tabs so they could be stored flat. Thanks for all the ideas.
    EEK would be my choice of your prizes; I love the spider! susanprincess at att dot net

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  157. I would love the EEK! mini kit! theindigoshelf at gmail dot com

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  158. Love all your projects, especially the mini's! I'd love the Brrr or the snowman pattern.

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  159. What a great list of projects! I'd love Brr!

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  160. I love your mini-quilts, but I am especially loving your snowman pillow! Thank you so much for your generous giveaway and awesome ideas.

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  161. Those 1 hour baskets are so useful - I must have given about 10 to friends.

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  162. Wow great ideas here!! Thanks for the inspiration. AND for the extra giveaway. If you choose me I'd like either Brr! or the snowman. My daughter lives in Royal Oak, Michigan! I read about the TOGA before your hop stop which is SO cool! I seem to have (lol) recently acquired a few Singer vintage friends for my grandma's treadle I inherited... :-) Love these golden girls.

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  163. You have a lot of great projects, especially the tray. I will definitely make a few of these. I would love to win BRR!
    cecilialyoung (@) gmail.com

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  164. So many good ideas. I like the zippered pillow cases for camping (my husband likes to camp) and the trays would be nice gifts also. Your minis are adorable, my favorite is the snowman. thank you for sharing all of your great ideas. FabriCatz@aol.com

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  165. You have so many fun Christmas projects that you have created. I made pillow cases a few years back and my nieces loved them. What a fun little giveaway. I like Brr. Thank you.

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  166. EEK PLEASE....wow you made go is use of your hanger. ..Very cool ty for your ideas.... Elsie michigan here. . happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  167. Wow! Such good ideas. Thank you.

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  168. Thank you for a fun post, I like the idea of the glasses tray. Thanks for a great giveaway too, I would love the Snowman kit. x

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  169. Mini quilts are probably my favorite thing to make right now. That spider is adorable!

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  170. I love the little trays and baskets - and the EEK design.

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  171. Thanks for all of the great ideas!

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