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Friday, September 5, 2014

Day 3 See You In September Blog Hop And Give Away

 

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It is day 3 of the See You In September blog hop and it is my turn.  First I would like to thank two special ladies for planning this most exciting hop,  Mdm. Samm of Sew We Quilt and Shari of Living with Purpose.  I like to say with the hops, I do not think I would have gotten anything done this summer, with all the running around and family ups and downs.  It gave me a way to escape all the every day problems.

My first finish for the summer was a quilt that I have dedicated to my grandma Hattie E. Green.

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She was 105 when she passed.  That is me in my early 20’s.  Her favorite song to sing was Jacob’s Ladder.  In a early post I talked about it, but it was just on the planning board with pieces I had started.  Without this hop I do not think it would have been finish for awhile.

Here is my Jacob’s Ladder, quilt by a local quit shop Tomorrow's Treasures.  I still need to add a label, then once I have my bedroom painted and the new bed put up (Yes, the bed is another walking toilet story).  I will hang this on the wall to remind me of her. 

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For my second quilt I used those lovely Kona solids I have been collecting for sometime.  I got the pattern from one of the magazines I had around the house.  Tom cleaned off the table and I have not been able to find the magazine (I think he threw it out by mistake. Yah).  So if anyone remembers this pattern and the creator of this pattern, please let me know, so I can give her the credit.  I even quilted it myself, since it was just simple straight lines.  LOVING MODEREN QUILTING.  I think is is call Petals, it will make a nice wall hang or table runner.

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Now, I have never used gingham, put it is a lot of fabrics I have not used.  After seeing some of the gingham projects on this hop, I am thinking get more gingham.

I have two lovely ladies, Jackie and Marjorie from my office to model my creation, a gingham apron.  I use a small colorful jelly roll that I got and white two inch strips

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Now for the give-a-way.  All you have to do is leave a comment and let me know if you are a follower or a new follower.  You have until September 12 to leave your comment and I will post on September 13th the winner.  So what is the give-a-way.  Well what else, but a layer cake of RBD Gingham and a surprise in the package.

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Here is a list of todays hoppers, please take time to visit them.

Stitchin' By The Lake
Coeur d'Alene
Words & Stitches
TheSlowQuilter  (You are here)
Pig Tales and Quilts
All Thingz Sewn

If have not visit the first two hops, here is the list.

Wednesday, September 3

Sew Incredibly Crazy
Bumbleberry Cottage
Thimblemouse and Spouse
Mad Quilter's Disease
In The Boon Docks
Thursday, September 4
Jane's Quilting
Life in the Scrapatch
Sew Many Yarns
Gracie Oliver Arts
Everyone Deserves a Quilt

Thank you for stopping by

The Slow Quilter (Felicia)

99 comments:

  1. Lovely petal topper. I follow on bloglovin.

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  2. Your projects are wonderful! I love the fabrics you used in the Jacob's Ladder and the story with awesome. I know you will always think of your grandmother when you see it. The petal project is beautiful and I love the colors. You did a nice job with the quilting! The apron is adorable and white fabric just makes the ginghams pop. Thanks for sharing your creations with us today!

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  3. Love, love your Jacob's Ladder quilt! I follow you via email, don't want to miss anything, especially your walking toilet and now your bed! Thank you for sharing your summer.

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  4. The quilt is beautiful and what great memories will always be there when it is hanging up to see. Happy petals and lovely models for the coolio apron! Very fresh and pretty looking.

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  5. what a lovely post tributing your grand mother. The quilt is beautiful and giving your lovely memories when looking on it. I love your cute apron. A good idea to use the jelly rolls.
    I have been following your blog for a long time.
    Have a great weekend

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  6. Jacob's Ladder is on my to do list and your is lovely, what a great way to remember your special grand mother. I need a new apron, the colours just make me smile when I look at your apron.

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  7. Lovely projects! I am a new follower via GFC.

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  8. Felicia, sewing and quilting for me is an ideal "escape" from everyday routine and problems and discussions, not always easy to "hide" in my sewing space, but I need it also as my mental yoga. You did wonderful things, the fabrics in your ladder quilt is GREAT! And your aprons (and of course your models) are so full of positive energy, I like them very much!

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  9. Oh, what lovely projects. A lovely tribute to your Grandma...and a pretty picture you shared! Such a pretty table topper. As for that apron now...my first thought was Joseph's coat of many colours. My guess is this would have been "Josephine's apron of many colours"...I just love it! And your models have just the appropriate amount of sassiness to pull it off at the office LOL I will be continuing to follow you...watch out *wink*

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  10. I am pretty sure I follow but my computer crashed and am down to using my phone and it hard to look without losing my place. really love the table runner. My grandmother just passed away last year and she was100. I wanted to make a quilt for my mother for Christmas and wanted to have a part of the three of us so I made the quilt used my grandmother s flannel sheet for the quilt battle and now all three of us will be apart of this..grandmother are so special.

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  11. Jacob's Ladder was my mother's favorite quilt pattern so you've brought back some precious memories for me! I so enjoyed seeing your projects - the solid colors table runner is vibrant and the apron so fun.... blessings, marlene

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  12. everything you created is wonderful....your jacobs ladder is a gem...your petals very bright and pretty your apron, loved it...your models were perfect too...Felicia..so nice to see you up and about with us all...that is a nice...

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  13. Felicia, those are such lovely quilts. I really love your Jacob's ladder. The apron is sew very pretty too. Nice job.

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  14. Your gingham aprons are wonderful. Great way to use the strips. Love your quilt.

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  15. Beautiful quilts and darling aprons!

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  16. Oh I love your Jacobs ladder! it's one of my favorite quilt patterns. Great job on all your projects.

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  17. Felicia!!! everything is just stunning...I adore both quilts, and your apron is too cute......maybe because you have a Marjorie modelling....hahaha!!

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  18. Your Jacob's Ladder quilt is fabulous! We have longevity in our family too. My granny lived to be 94 and my granddaddy 91. 105 is a wonderful age! Love the aprons and table runner too.

    Would love to win the layer cake! Thanks for the chance.

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  19. I love your Petals quilt!
    Fabulous pic of you and your grandma!
    Old follower!

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  20. Love your projects the table runner is so bright and happy but the apron is something I think I could use thanks for the idea now off to the sewing room to get some of my projects cleared so I can start new ones. :) Thanks for the chance in your draw.

    Robin in Washington State
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  21. I love the Jacobs Ladder too and yours is wonderful! And your apron is so much fun! Might need one of those myself!!!

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  22. Your Jacobs Ladder is just lovely. And so is your Petals. This would be a fun table runner in the spring and summer. I am a new follower via BlogLovin

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  23. I love your Jacob's Ladder. perfect color choices. I also love the name of your blog! I am a new follower, your work is lovely and I can't wait to see what you post next.

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  24. To finish three projects this summer belies your name...you are not a slow quilter. I think I like you Jacob's Ladder the best, though I am an apron addict. I am a brand new follower, but you will see me often

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  25. I am so envious! You had your grandmother for such a wonderful amount of time! I know you loved her...and that is a WONDERFUL quilt! I am so glad you were able to finish it! That will look lovely in your room!
    I also love that you had your co-workers model! That is AWESOME! GREAT JOB!

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  26. Your Jacobs ladder looks so intensive, it is a beautiful quilt and love the black and white. Your Grandmother would be very proud of your memorial.

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  27. The Jacob's Ladder quilt is truly a labor of love as well as beautiful. It memorializes an inspirational woman and treasured family member. Nicely done.
    Gmama Jane

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  28. Your Jacob's Ladder quilt is such a beautiful way to honor the memory of your grandmother! It is gorgeous!
    I also love the table runner and apron. You did a great job!
    (I follow by GFC)

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  29. Gorgeous Jacob's Ladder! The petal runner is stunning. And you did a wonderful job with your gingham apron - thank you models.

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  30. You have certainly done your gramma proud. Who wouldn't just love that fabulous Jacobs ladder quilt. Fun table runner, and I love how you quilted it. Love your apron, what a lovely couple of models for it. Best of all..you make me laugh with your "walking toilet" comment. I'm sure it wasn't funny, but it sure made me laugh today. One can only imagine! :-) Have a great day!

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  31. What a special quilt your Jacob's Ladder is with such wonderful memories. Did you sing that song while you made it ?Your table runner and aprons are bright and cheery too. I'm a follower.

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  32. Your projects are just wonderful. I love the Jacobs Ladder and it will such a nice tribute to your grandmother. I also love the Petals. Cute apron too. I am a new follower.

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  33. Beautiful projects and Jacob's Ladder is a favorite of mine also! Cute aprons!

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  34. The Jacob's Ladder quilt is just gorgeous and a wonderful way to remember your grandmother. The walking toilet was so funny, but now you have a walking bed? Can't wait to hear that story! I love the table runner and apron...very bright and cheery looking!

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  35. Nice story of your Jacobs Ladder. Very cute apron. New follower with bloglovin.

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  36. I enjoyed reading your story and your Quilt "Jacobs Ladder" is beautiful, one to cherish and hand down for sure. Your toppers and apron are equally pretty. Thank you for sharing.

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  37. I love your projects, that black in Jacob's ladder looks like a piece in my stash (I'm always looking for B&W fabric). The table runner will look nice on your dining room table.

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  38. Your gorgeous Jacob's Ladder quilt is perfection. What a lovely tribute.
    I'm a new follower :D

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  39. Beautiful quilts and I love those aprons, so sweet.

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  40. I love your Jacob's Ladder - and your petal topper is so fresh looking! I love it. New GFC follower here!

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  41. Love your Jacob's Ladder quilt - that's on my To Do list. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.

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  42. I am a follower even though I do not quilt. Your projects are beautiful. What a wonderful quilt to honor your Grandma. Your gingham apron is very happy along with the petals table runner. Thank you sew very much for sharing and hopping. Creative Gingham Bliss...

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  43. Your quilt is just awesome and love your fabric combo and the aprons are super cute!

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  44. LOVE that Petals Quilt and I, too, love Kona solids. My favorite color lately is different shades of gray instead of black or white. The right gray can make colors pop! I love the way you used the gingham in the apron-so flattering.

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  45. Felicia, Your Jacob's Ladder quilt is so beautiful. I am so happy that you finished it--a great honor to your grandmother. It will be awesome in your bedroom (Can't wait to hear "the rest of the story") I love the aprons, too. You did an awesome job. Thank you for the giveaway. I am a follower.

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  46. Your projects are beautiful! I am a new follower. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  47. For someone who's a slow quilter, girl you sure weren't slow this summer! I love your projects. What a lovely tribute to your grandma! She would be so proud of you! And the Petals table runner is bright, fun, and happy! I like bright, fun and happy. Adorable apron too! Oh and I'm a new follower.

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  48. What beautiful projects -- you do really lovely work. I've never used gingham either, but I love your apron! :)

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  49. New Bloglovin follower.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
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  50. Felicia, your work is Gorgeous!! You did get a lot done this summer!! I love the Jacobs Ladder Quilt....so much work. This Hop has really been a lot of fun seeing all the different things we do~ Have a Great Week end!!
    Huggs, Nancy

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  51. Oh I forgot, I am a New Follower on Bloglovin~
    Thanks for the Give Away!!
    Nancy

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  52. New follower, I like your black and white quilt, the black fabric gives it a nice punch.
    24Tangent@gmail.com

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  53. Hi Felicia, I started following you today with Bloglovin, and after reading about your grandmother living till she was 105, wanted to mention, that I lost my dad last year shortly after his 104th. birthday. It doesn't matter how long they live, it's still a devastating loss and I miss him every single day. The Jacob's Ladder is so pretty and a fitting tribute to your grandmother. Thank you so much for the giveaway opportunity. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net

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    1. Hi Sylvia: You are the winner of the giveaway. Send me your address and I will mail it out to you.

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  54. HI, what a neat post!
    Love your giveaway too!
    Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  55. I am new to your blog. Some very nice projects!

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  56. What is a "walking toilet story?" I love expressions and there meanings. My dad used to say after dinner to "red up the table." People think I'm crazy when I use that expression. I love your Jacob's ladder. Immediately I thought of a lady at guild. At a retreat, she was working on this pattern. I wonder if she finished it. She was found dead in her home. She had stepped down two months earlier from heading up our charity quilt program. It's funny what memories quilts can elicit. Your quilt is beautiful and now I have one on my to-do list. Her quilt was scrappy and not nearly as appealing as yours. I love yours. I like two color quilts. I love the fabric you used for your second color. While it's two color, it has more POP! What a great idea! Your Petal table topper is ideal and your quilting is phenomenal. I miss I had the courage to try quilting. It was on my to-do list to practice this year and I haven't done it once. And your gingham apron is adorable. Thanks to your models. I like that you used the kitchen area of your office to snap the photos. I am a new follower and thanks for your generosity in the giveaway. Someone is going to be thrilled. Thanks for participating. I wish I could accomplish as you - The Slow Quilter - lol.

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  57. What fun!!! I follow you via Bloglovin'!

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  58. Jacob's Ladder is wonderful and what a special rememberance of Grandma. I hope you've inherited the genes of longevity - think of all the quilting time you'll have!! Great apron - I do love the rainbow colors.

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  59. I'm a new follower by email since I first visited your blog today. I too am a slow sewer and quilter. Your Petals runner turned out very beautiful. I love gingham and remember making myself a gingham dress when I was in high school, actually it is probably still in the kids' play dress-up box. Great giveaway to promote the gingham project. I love gingham. kthurn@bektel.com

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  60. I'm a new follower! I love the Jacobs Ladder quilt, the dark colored fabric is really neat, and your apron is very sweet! Thank you for the generous giveaway and for sharing your projects.
    ~Brandy

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  61. My grandma influenced me a lot too. Your quilt is very nice and I love the apron too!
    I'm a new follower!

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  62. Wonderful projects. What a nice remembrance of your grandmother too. A real treasure. I follow you already.

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  63. Beautiful Jacob's Ladder!!! What a wonderful memory. Your apron is adorable - really loving the strings :) I am a seasoned follower of yours.

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  64. I'm a new follower on bloglovin. I love the petals pattern for the table runner/wall hanging! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  65. Great projects. I adore Petals...its my fav!

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  66. All of your projects are just gorgeous! The modern quilting bug has hit me too. Straight lines are so easy and make just beautiful results. Love the petals!

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  67. I am a follower on bloglovjn

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  68. I love your Jacob's Ladder. And the story! A 105 years old. I also love the leafy quilt. The colours are really fresh. The apron is adorable. I am a new follower and I look forward to seeing much more of your beautiful work. Thank you for sharing!

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  69. I am a new follower. Love your quilt and apron.

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  70. I am a new follower via bloglovin. Your quilt is lovely, and the table runner is gorgeous, and the apron is so cute.

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  71. The Jacob's Ladder quilt is awesome and I also love your petals quilt and apron. I follow you via Google Friends Connect.

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  72. Love your projects. The Jacob's Ladder is beautiful.

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  73. I love all your projects! The Jacobs Ladder quilt is very lovely!! Thank you I am a new follower!

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  74. I have been following in sage feeds but hooked up with Google Friend Connect as well. I love your gingham apron but that runner is really striking too. How sweet that you will have a connection with your grandmother through the Jacob's Ladder quilt. THX for the giveaway opportunity, Felicia

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  75. Hi Felicia, I'm a new follower and love all these projects. Your quilt is a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. Love your table runner. The colors are too fun. Cute apron, too.

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  76. Love the apron and I am a new follower on Bloglovin.

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  77. I am a new follower of The Slow Quilter on bloglovin. I love the quilt dedicated to your grandmother. What a perfect way to remember her.
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  78. I'm a new follower via email. I love your Jacob's Ladder quilt, it is very pretty. Your aprons are cute. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.

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  79. I just signed up to follow you! Beautiful quilts, especially the petal runner. I'm looking for runner ideas right now for our coffee table. sarah@forrussia.org

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  80. I've really been wanting to make a Jacob's Ladder quilt. I have one that my grandma made and thought it would be nice to make a new one. I really like your two fabric version. It has a fresh, modern look. What a cute apron. Perfect use of the gingham!

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  81. Your Jacob's Ladder quilt looks awesome! I follow via Google friend connect.

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  82. I love your Jacob's Ladder quilt and those darling gingham aprons!! You made some wonderful projects!!

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  83. I just love gingham! So many memories from my childhood with gingham. I am a new follower -- via Bloglovin' .

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  84. Jacob's ladder--a beautiful quilt with a beautiful and sentimental story! I have not used gingham either, as it used to be a poly/cotton blend of fabric that would not hold up well to much usage. I think time has improved the fabric quality!

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  85. I love your aprons. I have made lots of aprons!!! I follow you by bloglovin.

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  86. I am a new follower in bloglovin! Love the apron!
    emily@reznechek.com

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  87. Hi Felicia.
    Your blogpost is wonderful, you have made yourself a wonderful reminder to you grandma.
    The tablerunner ist great too!
    The gingham apron is so cute, say hello to the modells too, they did a great job.
    Thanks for the chance to win,
    I do follow by GFC and Bloglovin.
    Bente

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  88. Your projects turned out beautiful it would be hard to say which one is my favorite as I like them all. I am a follower on bloglovin.

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  89. Love the gingham aprons...wonderful.l story about your grandma...

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  90. Your Jacob's Ladder is beautiful. Do another matching one in Red and white. I can see it already. I follow you on BL.

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  91. The gingham apron is just adorable and I loved the story about your grandma!

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  92. Hi Felicia I love your Jacobs ladder quilt and what a lovely way to remember your Grandma. The table runner and apron are cute. Thanks for the Giveaway, I am a new follower on Google. Hugs, Susie x

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  93. Hi i love Petals :) i am a new follower on bloglovin

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  94. 105 - WOW! love your Jacob's Ladder -- makes me want to go back and work on mine....

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  95. Felicia...your Jacob's Ladder quilt is a real keeper...lovely way to keep Grandma close to your heart. Luv your Petals wall hanging...it is so bright and cheery....and your gingham apron...too cute. Thanks for sharing your summer sewing projects and a chance at your giveaway. I am a new follower by GFC, Happy stitching, Pauline

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