Thursday, July 15, 2010

Time Flies!

Hard to believe, but our first blog anniversary is this Saturday.  Last year, Jan dropped by on my birthday and we were chatting on the porch - six days later we were blogging.  So, we're having an anniversary 'give away' - two party-goers will each receive 50 3" squares and 5 fat quarters (all pre-washed). Leave a comment with your favorite quilt book title.  I'll draw two names on Saturday at 7:00 PM (close to the time of our first post) .  Thanks for dropping by - we love reading your comments! 
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39 comments:

  1. ShelleyJuly 15, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Right now my favorite quilt book is Schnibbles times Two! I have so enjoying your blog and can't wait to see what you two get up to in the coming year! :)

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  2. Victoria Findlay WolfeJuly 15, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    my all time favorite book is:
    Calico & Chintz: Antique Quilts from the Collection of Patricia S. Smith

    I constantly go back to it. over and over i am blown away by the simple beauties, and fantastic prints... happy Blog AnNiversary!

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  3. PokeyJuly 15, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Happy Blogoversary! I have enjoyed your blog, probably since the beginning (Larry liked your creative title). I might be a bit of a lurker, :-} I've recently enjoyed Scrap Basket Surprises, Adventures with Leaders and Enders, and my older favorite is Tried and True by Barbara Brandenburg.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    A very happy birthday, both blog and calendar! It was my (real) birthday yesterday, so HBD to me too.
    My most favourite book is an oldie but a goodie - Roderick Kiracofe's "The American Quilt". My copy sports a host of yellow post-it notes flagging quilts of interest, quilts that maybe I might make, and great design ideas.
    Thanks for sharing your quilting life. Kate

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  5. JanetJuly 15, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Happy Blog Anniversity!! My favorite book definately has to be Treasury of American Quilts by Cyril Nelson and Carter Houck. There is so much inspiration in there - I could sew forever. I sure enjoy your blog - hope you have many more anniversarys!

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  6. BarbJuly 15, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    I like anything with Thimbleberries.....

    At HOme with Thimbleberries quilts.

    Congrats on your anniversary

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  7. DollyJuly 15, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Happy Anniversary !

    I enjoyed the humour in "That Dorky Handmade Look".....I think that was the name of it !

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  8. PaulaJuly 15, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Happy Bloaverisary! Enjoy the blog very much. I am a new quilter, so I do not have many books but I do love the Schnibbles times two book. I am working on my second quilt and doing a lot of praying. I do not have a blog at this time but plan to do one in the future.
    Celebrate!

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  9. Марина СохончукJuly 15, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Happy Blog Anniversity!
    I've already been your follower for a long time and I love reading your blog :)... I would like "Stellar Quilts" by Judy Martin...
    Marina, Russia

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  10. susis quiltsJuly 16, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    happy anniversary!my favorite book is :kirakofe,the american quilt.it has so much inspiration in it.have a nice day,susi

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  11. HildaJuly 16, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    Congratulations and thanks for such a great blog:)

    One of my favourite quilting books is " Quilting makes the Quilt" by Lee Cleland - amazing the difference some clever quilting can make - I've always found it fascinating and inspiring.

    All the best

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  12. antique quilterJuly 16, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    has it been a year already????
    congrats I love reading your posts and all about your adventures together!
    favorite book boy is that hard! The American Quilt by Roderick Kiracofe is a book I look at a lot, it was my first quilt history book...Small endearments by Sandi Fox is one I have made quite a few quilts from I LOVE looking at that book too...
    I gave you a title for each of you I couldn't chose!
    Kathie

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  13. AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 3:48 AM

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  14. RuthJuly 16, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    "Make Room for Quilts" is my favorite book. It's great for inspiration! Please add me to the drawing!

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  15. JanetJuly 16, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Congratulations on your anniversary, getting your heads together and starting a blog was a brilliant idea.
    Favourite book is Freddy Moran's house book. Not because I want to make the patterns, it's just a cheerful happy one to look through.

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  16. LoriJuly 16, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Woo-Hoo!! Happy blogaversary!!
    It's so hard to name just one favorite- I'd have to say A People and Their Quilts.

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  17. SharonJuly 16, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    I just read "Winter Garden" by Kristen Hannah...LOVED it! Happy Blogaversary!

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  18. DianeJuly 16, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Congratulations on a fabulous year of blog posts! My all time favorite quilt book is old and out of print, but continues to be a timeless source of inspiration:
    CRIB QUILTS AND OTHER SMALL WONDERS by Thos. K. & Greenstein, Blanche Woodard

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  19. RitaJuly 16, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    My favorite quilt books are anything by Kim Diehl or Jo Morton. Happy Blogiversary!

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  20. mmquilterJuly 16, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    I think my all time favorite book is Plain and Fancy by by Donna Bister and Richard Cleveland that I discovered the Jane A. Stickle quilt made popular by Brenda Papadakis in her book "Dear Jane" I love small blocks and little pieces. I would very much like to be in you drawing. Happy Blogiversary!!!

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  21. Vicki WJuly 16, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Congratulations on your blogiversary! My current favorite quilt book is Kaleidoscope quilts by Paula Nadelstern.

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  22. Gypsy QuilterJuly 16, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Hmm, a tough question to be sure. But one of my favorites is Harriet Hargraves' Heirloom Machine Quilting. Harriet always does a great job on her books.

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  23. KathJuly 16, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    I would have to say "Scrap quilts" by Judy Martine. I just adore scrap quilts!

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  24. KarenJuly 16, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Congratulations on one year. Hard to pick a favorite book. But the one that has impacted me most in the last year is Philippa Naylor's book "Quiling in the Limelight". It was awesome!

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  25. Quilt DoodlesJuly 16, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    I love your spider quilt. I am thinking of making one from all my scraps. Thanks for posting. As far as my favoirte quilting book, gosh, that is hard. I dearly love the "Make any block any size" by Joen Wolfrom and Liz Ancloski.

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  26. MinkaJuly 16, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    I just left a message but can't tell if it "registered," so I'm trying again. Happy Blog-aversary! I just bought Jinny Beyers book on Medallion Qults. I had borrowed it from the library and then decided I could not live without it. I also find all of Kaffe Fassetts books to be the best in eye candy. Thank you for offering this give away. May you have many more happy years of quilting and blogging.

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  27. KristyJuly 16, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I have over twenty books from the library right now on quilting alone......so I could give you a list....but I will choose SCHNIBBLES TIMES TWO by Carrie Nelson. Congrats on your blogaversary...I would be thrilled with the fabrics.....so much fun. Most things I do are scrappy....so PERFECT!

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  28. Blogless meJuly 16, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    What a generous way to celebrate the anniversary!

    I love Yoko Saito' books - everything about them - the colour palette, the designs, the simplicity, the sophistication ...

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  29. KerryJuly 16, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    happy anniversary jan and vicki. my favourite book i return to often is historic australian quilts by annette gero. cheers kerry in sydney

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  30. Ginny WordenJuly 16, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Happy blogversary, my favorite quilt books are from Kim Diehl, Simple Blessings, and Simple Comforts. Not only are there beautiful quilts but the titles speak to my ideal quilting life.

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  31. JanetJuly 16, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Hi, One of my favorites is "glorious american quilts" along
    with "quilts of virginia".
    Love your blog, keep up the exciting things that are happpening. Love the new 36" block you have started.
    Gina

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  32. KathrynJuly 16, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    My favorite quilt book title is "Amish: The Art of the Quilt." The images are so inspiring. Kathie L in Allentown

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  33. LisaJuly 16, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Wow, time certainly does pass quickly. Congratulations on one year and happy birthday to you too. My favorite quilt book at this moment is America's Heritage Quilts. I just go through each page and drink it all in.

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  34. DeeJuly 16, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Rememberances, Jo Morton - love all the patterns, must finished peppermint twist.

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  35. Sandra HendersonJuly 17, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Well, I am SO glad that you began blogging!!!!! Happy Anniversary!
    Goodness, so many books that I love. Especially historical ones. I keep rereading A PEOPLE AND THEIR QUILTS, so I guess it's my favorite. :)

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  36. KatieQJuly 17, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Happy blogiversary (I realize it's not a word, but it should be). My current favorite quilt book is Schnibbles Times Two, but I still go back to my old favorite P.S. I Love You Too when I want some inspiration for a baby quilt.

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  37. BarbJuly 22, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    congratulations to you and the winners - I'm behind on my blog reading - summer and all -
    What a nice give away!

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  38. HexaBeeJuly 22, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    My favorite quilt book is 'Small blocks, stunning quilts', because I like to use as many different, ánd as tiny little pieces in my quilts. So each time I take a look in the book I'm amazed that there are some ladies who're even more 'crazy' than me!

    Jeanneke from www.jeanneke.com
    (but I can't manage to log in with my openID)

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  39. DianeAugust 15, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Hi Vicki,
    I've finally posted about my lovely fabric winnings. Thanks again!

    http://persnicketyquilts.blogspot.com/2010/08/fiber-therapy.html

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