Friday, September 3, 2010

and now a .....

"OMGoodness...it's a holiday weekend and I have absolutely nothing planned except going to an auction tomorrow
and I am bored contest"

Yea...a contest...

or a

giveaway...

whatever you want to call it

doesn't matter

rules

I want to make them easy..

in case you have, like, great drinking plans or something...

1. leave me a comment telling me your favorite color..

2. leave me another comment telling me your favorite quilt magazine..

that's two entries to win

make sure you leave me some way to get hold of you

(limited to U.S.A. only..)


Oh...what's the prize?

um...it's a secret...


but you will like it
unless you are my sister and you don't sew

i promise

contest will end Monday night..

someone will draw a name

someone in this house..

K?


this photo is not part of the prize...
it's just pretty

sorry
didn't mean to tease...

Nancy

sheesh...you guys are ON it!! I was hoping at least SOME of you had something better to do.
I may not acknowledge your entry, but if you did it correctly
you have two tries to win...
thanks!


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104 comments:

  1. PatSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Okay.....if we are talking fabrics, my favorite color is green. If we are talking clothing, I wear mostly blue! My favorite quilt magazine right now is McCall's Quick Quilts. Gee.....can we go visit that beach...PLEASE????? Enjoy the auction and your holiday weekend.

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  2. Tangos TreasuresSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    LOL my favorite color is purple. I haven't read a quilt magazine in awhile so I'll go with Pat's answer too!! tee hee
    Pretty beach, did you come visit here & not tell me??

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  3. TerrySeptember 3, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    My favorite color is...lime green. At the moment at least! LOL Thanks for the contest/giveaway thingy!
    :0)

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  4. TerrySeptember 3, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    My favorite magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting. It's the only one I subscribe to.

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  5. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    My favorite color is turquoise! Just like the water in that last photo!

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  6. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    My favorite quilting magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting.

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  7. MelindaSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    My favorite color is lime green.

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  8. PatSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    DUH...I need to read more carefully....forget the SECOND half of my first comment, okay? Just pretend it only mentioned a color. Here is my SECOND comment:
    My favorite quilting magazine right now is McCall's Quick Quilts!

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  9. MelindaSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    American Patchwork and Quilting is my favorite magazine.

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  10. WinonaSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    My favorite color is purple, but I also love all fall colors. Winona

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  11. WinonaSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    My favorite quilting magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting. Have fun at the auction. Hope you find lots of bargains. I will be working hard around here. The kids are coming to help us get some things done for winter. Winona

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  12. Quiet QuilterSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Okay, this contest I can live with....

    Favorite color - green - all shades

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  13. Quiet QuilterSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Favorite quilting magazine is actually any that is on the magazine rack at Barnes and Noble's. But for now,

    American Patchwork and Quilting.

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  14. Gari in ALSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    My favorite color is Orange. You would know that if you saw my stash.

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  15. Gari in ALSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    And, my favorite quilt magazine is Quilt Mania. Right behind that is Quiltmaker, the first quilt magazine I read.

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  16. SandyQuiltsSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Oh my .... my favorite color is RED, big bright RED.

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  17. SandyQuiltsSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    My absolute favorite magazine is
    Quilting Arts. Such interesting pieces and great articles.

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  18. CarolSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    my favorite color is red in any shade--love red.

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  19. MarySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    My favorite color is almost any blue. Right now I'm enjoying Quiltmaker Magazine.

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  20. CarolSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    favorite magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting. Tho there are others as well that are close--Quilting Arts is one. McCalls Quilting is another as is Quilter's Newsletter.

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  21. copehomeSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    My favorite color is blue!!

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  22. CathySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Well it is really hard to say 1 favorite color. I always lean towards green and oranges.

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  23. copehomeSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    My favorite quilt "magazine" is Moda Bakeshop (I hope online stuff counts!!)

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  24. CathySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    now for my favorite magazine any magazine with a great quilt on the front cover but 1 that I tend to buy to read is Quilter's home. I really did like the magazine before thou when it was Mark's magazine.

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  25. Osage Bluff QuilterSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Oh no, the woman is going to an auction. hope we don't bid against each other, no wait, there are no auctions in this area this weekend. Whew!

    My favorite quilting magazine use to be Fountaion piecer. But it went out of business. i hardly ever buy a magazine anymore, you can find so much on the web.
    Have a great weekend. I will look forward to your finds.

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  26. PokeySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I Love RED. But, I wear turquoise and fushia (I'm such a fade into the background person, can you tell?lol) I pick up almost any quilt mag I get my hands on, but I subscribe to Quiltmaker. Hope this weekend isn't too boring...pokey

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  27. PokeySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Aw, Shoot me for not reading directions! :-}pokey

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  28. Maria McCabeSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    My favorite color is sage green - right now! I think because Fall is almost here I start thinking of the earthier colors.

    Maria
    riamccabe@gmail.com

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  29. Maria McCabeSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    My favorite color is sage green - right now! I think because Fall is almost here I start thinking of the earthier colors.

    Maria
    riamccabe@gmail.com

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  30. Maria McCabeSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    My favorite quilt magazine...oh that is tough....hmmm I guess if I have to choose it would be McCall's Quilting....this month! I love them all!!
    Maria
    riamccabe@gmail.com

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  31. CindySeptember 3, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    My favorite color (at the moment) is aqua blue!

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  32. CindySeptember 3, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    McCall's Quilting (I'm kinda biased)

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  33. Denise :)September 3, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Easy peasy -- my favorite color is purple! :)

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  34. Denise :)September 3, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    And my favorite quilting is definitely Quilter's World! :)

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  35. TracySeptember 3, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Oh, definitely BLUE all the way.
    Having said that, I love ALL colors!

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  36. TracySeptember 3, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    I used to subscribe to Quilter's Home. I guess that's my favorite although I no longer subscribe.

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  37. gag7949September 3, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Hey Nancy, thanks for the giveaway! Any little thing will do. Is it an Accuquilt GO! cutter? That would be fun to win! My favorite color is fuschia...it's always in style. Hope you find something wonderful the auction.

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  38. momhootenSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Why my favorite color is turquoise.

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  39. momhootenSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    My favorite magazine is McCall's Quilting. Thanks for the give away!

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  40. RitaSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    My favorite color is definitely green!

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  41. RitaSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    My favorite quilting magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting. Have a great holiday weekend, I'm sure you'll find something fun to do.

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  42. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    I love blue in almost any shade, but I also like most bright colors. (Red, bright pink, purple, etc.)

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    I don't subscribe, but I do pick up a magazine at the check stand when it looks really good. My latest was McCalls Quilter.

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  44. WendySeptember 3, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    Oh you are hilarious!! Love this post of yours, love the giveaway opportunity a tad more ... sorry, had to be honest :) lol I'll be even more boring here and admit that I love the color pink but find I buy more fabric and decorate with the color green. So .... would that may my favorite color (subconsciously) green? LOL Thanks!

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  45. WendySeptember 3, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    Since I live in the sticks of western Montana and rarely get the opportunity to travel to town, I subscribe to just about every quilting magazine available ... just to stay inspired. My absolute fave has to be Quilter's Home ... more than just patterns, and very often entertaining. Good luck with your I am Bored contest! Have an even better holiday weekend!!

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  46. StaciSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Favorite color? That is such a hard, hard question because I basically love them all! So, choose one. . . Red? Today I would say Red. Who knows what I'd say tomorrow??

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  47. StaciSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Today my favorite magazine is Fat Quarterly. I just got my first issue this week and have been enjoying it quite a lot Already added a couple things to my "someday" list!

    Thanks for the mystery giveaway!

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  48. NancySeptember 4, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    My favorite color is ... all of them? I'm a quilter, I can't choose!! BTW, I believe we share a name in common (first AND last, so that should count for one more entry, no?), which is why I started following your blog. But then I started reading your blog entries, and crack up reading it all the time, so I'm glad you're on my Google Reader subscription. Thanks for all of the giggles. Oh, and thanks for offering this mystery giveaway!

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  49. NancySeptember 4, 2010 at 1:06 AM

    My favorite magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting. Thanks again for offering this giveaway!

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  50. antique quilterSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    favorite color RED
    ever since I was little Love red and add it to almost every single quilt I make
    Kathie

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  51. antique quilterSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    favorite magazine, American Patchwork and Quilting
    hands down.

    Have a great holiday weekend, hope you find many hours of sewing and good luck at the auction!
    can't wait to see what you buy!
    Kathie

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  52. Grey CatSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    Favorite colors? Wow, that's actually a brain-stumper at the moment... Um, I think I have to say fuschia, because I'm in a fuschia buying mood at the moment. (Yes, my favorite color changes every day, sometimes moment to moment.)

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  53. Grey CatSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    My favorite quilting magazine is Quilter's Newsletter. I never fail to come away inspired after reading an issue.

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  54. jeanSeptember 4, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Thanks for the drawing.
    My favorite color has always been blue, but I notice I use alot of green in my quilts.

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  55. jeanSeptember 4, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    I really have several favorite quilt magazines, but guess I would have to say American Patchwork and Quilting by BHG is my fav.
    Thanks for the drawing.

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  56. KimSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    My favorite color is green.

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  57. KimSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Lately I've been reading Quilter's World.

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  58. Judy D in WASeptember 4, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Fun contest! :) My favorite color today is blue.

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  59. Judy D in WASeptember 4, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    My favorite quilt magazine is Quiltmaker.

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  60. Cyndi loves to stitchSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    It's really hard to pick just one color because I love all colors bur I do love lime green maybe a tad more than the others.....and as far as magazines. I pickup 4 or 5 almost every month but American Patchwork and quilting is always one I pick up.

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  61. MarySeptember 4, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Favorite color (at the moment) is red.

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  62. MarySeptember 4, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Fav magazine is currently Fons & Porter.

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  63. MargieSeptember 4, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    My favorite color? Well, if you look at my stash it must be green, but wait a min. A lot of my stash is just pieces I've inherited. Oh well, green, or blue, or red, pink, or--- you get the picture! I like them all!! I love auctions, but none close around here!!

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  64. MargieSeptember 4, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Now for a quilting magz. No one in particular in this category. Guess it would "McCalls Quick Quilt" as in the faster the better!!! But I can sit for hours going through my very large collection of magz. wishing and dreaming!!

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  65. WvHmmngbrdSeptember 4, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I love the color purple! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  66. WvHmmngbrdSeptember 4, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    My favorite quilting magazine is Quilter's Home it's written with a lot more fun in mind! Thanks again!

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  67. Thim3September 4, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    My favorite color is purple...I have enjoyed that color in many things for a long time now...clothes,fabric,socks,towels...on and on..:)

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  68. Thim3September 4, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    I like to read all the quilt magazines...I think that is my addiction now....but if someone told me I had to pick just one I would go with American Patchwork and Quilting.

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  69. SherriSeptember 4, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Today my favorite color is cranberry red.

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  70. SherriSeptember 4, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    McCall's Quilting is my favorite magazine.

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  71. quiltingnanaSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    I go through stages....coming out of the purple and into the blue right now!!!

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  72. quiltingnanaSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    oh...I forgot about the magazine...I get several. The one on the top of the pile right now is McCall's Quilting.

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  73. DianeSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Red is my favorite color.

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  74. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    I love anything red! I like the color in decorating, sewing and even what I wear.

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  75. DianeSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    One comment, but I'll include two magazines:
    McCalls Quick Quilts
    Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

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  76. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Favorite Magazine is Better Homes and Gardens Patchwork Quilting. I have been a subscriber for many years!

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  77. JocelynSeptember 4, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    My favorite color is Pink! Yep that's it! I dont' think you like pink, but I am a PINKAHOLIC!! But I do like blue too because I don't decorate with pink, mostly blues :-)

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  78. JocelynSeptember 4, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    And my favorite quilting magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting. I've been a subscriber for many years. I really miss Heidi though :-(

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  79. SheilaCSeptember 4, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    My favorite color is blue!! Although I like purple too :)

    Thanks for the mysterious give away :)

    Have fun at the auction (I miss going to them)

    And have a great weekend
    SheilaC

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  80. SheilaCSeptember 4, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    My last magazine subscription was to Quilt Maker. I let it lapse only because there are not enough hours in the day :)

    Thanks again for the give away!

    SheilaC

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  81. free indeedSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    My favorite color are the any shade of greens...absolutely love having some aquas thrown in to add interest and calm!

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  82. free indeedSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    I found the Fons and Porter magazine to have many projects that I like.

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  83. RoselieSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    That's a tough question. I love both yellow and blue, but at the moment I am in a yellow phase. So, yellow it is.

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  84. RoselieSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Another tough question. There are so many great ones out there but I am going to say McCalls Quilting Magazine.

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  85. RobinSeptember 4, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Okay, maybe turnabout will be fair play, since you won MY giveaway! My favorite color for things like pens, folder, binders, etc is purple. My favorite color to wear is...I guess black?? Denim, LOL, is that a color. My favorite color of fabric is anything muted-Civil-War-repro-y.

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  86. RobinSeptember 4, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    This one's easier. My favorite quilting magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting, followed closely by McCall's Quilting.

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  87. Nancy PageSeptember 4, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Great giveaway/contest. My favorite color is yellow. It has been a favorite color for forever.

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  88. Nancy PageSeptember 4, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    My favorite magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting. But I read as many as I can, especially those from Australia.

    Have a super great day.

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  89. BeckySeptember 4, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    My favorite color changes according to the colors I am working with in a quilt:) I love purple, lime, green, cheddar gold, cranberry red, tone on tone black. I can't think of a color that I don't like:)

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  90. BeckySeptember 4, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    My favorite quilting magazine is American Patchwork and Quilting.

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  91. scottyloverSeptember 4, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    My favorite color is pink! Any shade from the palest of pinks to shocking bright fuschia. I had a room painted ice pink once, it was almost white with a little pink tinge. Loved it!

    Sandy A

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  92. scottyloverSeptember 4, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    My favorite quilt magazine is Quiltmaker. They have great patterns and a lot of different skill levels in each issue.

    Sandy A

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  93. JanetSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    My favorite color is purple. I have alot of purple fabric.

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  94. JanetSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    My favorite magazine is Quick Quilts. I used to subscribe to them all, but I'm calling a halt to subscriptions. I love the internet!! And I have enough magazines and patterns for life.

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  95. CherieSeptember 5, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Yep, another lurker.

    My favorite color is pink (I have 2 girls in my house).

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  96. CherieSeptember 5, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    I don't have a favorite magazine, but I can't wait to get my hands on the next Quilt Sampler.

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  97. Tangos TreasuresSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Duh!! I didn't pay attention to the rules either!
    My favorite quilt magazine right now is McCall's Quick Quilts. I'm still going with Pat! LOL

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  98. KarenSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    My favorite color is blue, but I rarely buy it. I don't know why............go figure.

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  99. KarenSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    My favorite magazine is Quiltmaker. I used to subscribe, but no longer get quilting magzines. Thanks!

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  100. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    My favorite color is rust and fall colors. Veronica, veronicakersting@yahoo.com

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  101. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Fave magazine would be Quick Quilts and/or Quiltmaker. Veronica, veronicakersting@yahoo.com

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  102. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    My favorite color is turquoise!
    I too love McCall's quick quilts.
    Thanks for letting me in on your give a way.
    sandy K
    grandmatomato@yahoo.com

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  103. DawnSeptember 5, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    My favorite color is happy butter yellow :)

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  104. DawnSeptember 5, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    My favorite Magazine is Quilt Magazine

    Thanks for having a fun little giveaway and Happy Labor Day!

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