Saturday, January 24, 2015

Grow Your Blog 2015


It's that time again -- time to meet new bloggers and visit new blogs. If you're new to "52 Quilts in 52 Weeks," welcome! If you're a current follower, welcome back!

Note: I am receiving so many "no reply commenter" comments today! Please, if you think you might be a "no reply commenter," include your contact info in your comment -- if I can't find you, I can't reply to your comment!

Grow Your Blog is the brainchild of Vicki at 2 Bags Full. Visit her blog to view the list of more than 400 blogs, all celebrating today!





About 52 Quilts


"52 Quilts in 52 Weeks" came about when I bragged in July of 2011 that I had made 35 quilt tops so far that year. Elder Son said "hey, that's almost one quilt per week!" And the challenge was on! Could I really make 52 Quilts in 52 Weeks?  Well, yes!  Younger Son insisted "52 quilts in 52 weeks is a great idea for a blog," so Thanksgiving weekend I dipped my toe in the blogging water.

The Younger Son (aka My Little Sailor, currently assigned to the American Forces Network in Yokosuka, Japan) is my tech editor. He updates the blog header each year, and wrote a really touching blog post last Mother's Day. Best of all, he is a professional photographer, so my profile photo makes me look 10 years younger (and 20 pounds lighter!)


UFO Challenge


My favorite posts are the monthly "UFO Parades." Each month, on the first, I post a "parade" of finishes by 52 Quilt's followers. Last year we finished nearly 200 projects! Go here for details, and remember: You are the boss of your quilting!

UFO Challenge


I make a quilt for each of my Mother's great- and great-great grandchildren when they turn 12 (next one will be posted Friday!). Last Summer, I finished my Farmer's Wife quilt for for my brother and his wife to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.


Hats for Sailors


My other "big project" is Hats for Sailors. This group knits hats for US Navy Sailors, and each year we select one or more ships to receive the hats we've knit that year. In 2014, we knit more than 500 hats! My goal for 2015 is to knit 52 Hats for Sailors (nine so far!)

Hats for Sailors.com


There's a Giveaway!


I think the most fun thing about "Grow Your Blog" week is the giveaway. I love sending goodies all over the world -- I've made friends in Australia (Hi! Susan!), Israel (Hi! Debbie!) and England (Hi! Gill!).  This year, I have seven of Miss Rosie's "Schnibbles" patterns plus two charm packs of Bonnie & Camille's Vintage Modern to give away. 


Want to win? All you have to do is:
  1. Comment on this blog post. Tell me if you're a quilter or if your craftiness takes another form.
  2. If you're a no-reply blogger, please include contact info. If I can't find you, I can't send you the prize.
  3. My blog is set not to allow anonymous comments so that the robots cannot find me. If you do not have an ID, you can still enter by email at the address listed under "About Aunt Marti" in the right-hand column of this page and I will post your comment for you so you have a chance to win. 
  4. International entries welcome, of course!
  5. Giveaway ends Valentines Day, February 14 at noon Mountain Standard Time. The winner will be announced on Sunday, February 15.

I didn't quite make 52 quilts in 2014 -- and I probably won't in 2015, either. But it's lots of fun to try, right? Thanks for dropping by!


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179 comments:

  1. I am a quilter and a knitter! Each craft is so creative!

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  2. Hi Marti...you,already "know" me as I participate in your UFO challenge and love it! Just stopping by to say hello during the Grow Your Blog event! HI!

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  3. I am a quilter, though I love sewing and crafting generally. What a beautiful gift you gave to your brother and his wife!

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  4. I am a Belgian quilter, from time to time i do cross stich to.
    Great give away, thank you.

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  5. what fun Marti! As you know I have been following for a long time and have lots of UFO's! I like to English paper piece, to applique and embroider. I like to make quilt tops, but hate to quilt LOL

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  6. I am quilting, knitting and last week I started spinning which I find faszinating :)

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  7. I have lots of challenges for me this year - I have several UFO's, 2 tops that just need quilting nad several more that I would love to make...

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  8. I am a quilter, and a knitter, and crocheter and prevaricator!

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  9. My crafty personal project for 2015 is to make my very first quilt! Hoping my tinie tiny sewing machine will be up to the job, and that I will make the time to do it inbetween holding down the day job and the new business I'm trying to get off the ground - i make flower crowns and bridal accessories, (plus daily life :D). Certainly will be popping back for inspiration. Glad to have found you through GYB. x

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  10. I am a quilter and a knitter, and my daughter is teaching me to crochet. I think 52 hats is just as impressive as 52 quilts! Good for you!

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  11. I can now call myself a quilter after finishing my first quilt for my granddaughters in December. I am inspired by your 52 quilts in 52 weeks. I usually wait a long time in between sewing projects or do many at one time and then break for a long time. I'm trying to pace myself this year to see how much I can accomplish. Nice to "meet" you. ;)
    (My quilt was done with Scrumptious by Bonnie and Camille. Love their fabric designs and colors.)

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  12. I have been quilting since the 70s. I've been following your blog for a while now and enjoy it a lot.

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  13. I am a quilt dabbler, and dabble in other crafts, too. I don't accomplish nearly as much as you do in a year, though! :)

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  14. I follow you on Bloglovin! I am new to quilting having made my first pieced top this year. I will take more classes at my local quilt shop this year to increase my skills!
    I'd also like to learn to sew totes and pouches! Love reading blogs for inspiration.
    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  15. Your son sounds like a handy person to have around! My mother-in-law quilts, so we have quilts all over our house. My husband won't ever let me wash them because some of them were made by his grandmother--so I only use the one my mother-in-law made for me because I can wash it regularly. Okay, now I sound like a clean nut--I just don't know about using a quilt that can only be washed once a year!

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  16. I´m a quilter, knitter and I do a lot of other things like spinning , scrapbooking and...
    A link to your blog has been on my blog for about a year. This year I will try to get some of my ufos into finished quilts. I have written on pieces of papir with numbers, and I try to forget who is who. Then I will have "a mystery" every month. Love it.
    Greetings from Norway.

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  17. I am a quilter and have enjoyed reading your blog for a long while. I always find inspiration here! And I agree that it's fun to set an ambitious goal for making quilts -- with so many great ideas out there we can stay busy for a long time.

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  18. Quilting all the way with me for sure! Hopefully you'll get some more UFO-ers this year to join the fun with us!

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  19. I haven't quilted nearly as much as I'd like to in the past few years, but I'm slowly getting back on the horse. Maybe this year I'll finish my daughter's quilt that I started 18 years ago!
    Mandy
    farstar1310 at Verizon dot net

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  20. I quilt but at a much much slower speed than you Marti. Thats the joy of quilting, you work at your own speed and you can work on a quilt all day or just for a short time.

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  21. Quilting and baking are my favorite ways to show people I love them. Thank you to your son for his service to our country :)

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  22. My craftiness takes many forms, the most recent is quilting. I would never make a goal of a quilt a week as my last quilt is still a WIP and going on 2 years. Part of that is the hand quilting, another is that it is a weekend project. I also like to make smaller projects in between, when I have been working on the large ones for too long.

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  23. I'm a quilter. I didn't make 52 quilts last year, but I got to 12, so I count that as successful. Thanks for the giveaway!
    KaliaContiki@gmail.com

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  25. What a lovely giveaway! I love all crafts but quilting is my favorite. I started a few years ago so I'm not very experienced, but I really love it.
    Please count me in, thanks!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  26. Hello Aunt Marti (*big Wave), Welcome to the Grow Your blog party.
    Loving all these quilts.. unfortunately I'm not really good with it.. so i'm glad to see your beautiful work in the many future posts to come.
    Hope you'll have many new friends and followers this coming week. Huge hugs from Singapore

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  27. I do quite a few different crafts, but quilting is the current favourite.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  28. i'm a quilter!!! i'm a quilter!!! i also crochet, knit, sew, paint and cross stitch. i have been crafting for most of my life, and would lose my marbles if i didn't have an outlet. thanks for the chance to win!

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  29. I have been sewing since I was 8 years old. I've made all kinds of things but have really started focusing on quilting. Making lots of charity baby blankets and now T-Shirt quilts. I enjoy other crafts as well. Thanks, enjoy your blog!

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  30. Welcome to the Grow Your Blog Party! I am one of Vicki's volunteers and wanted to stop by and share how excited she is that you joined the party. I had a great time looking over your 52 quilts!!! There is no way, I'm going to ever get that many finished in any year!!! Thank you for joining in and hope you find lots of new blogs and new friends. Your work is beautiful! Gloria

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  31. At first glance I thought your site said Martini in it...where is My mind. I love your work. Thank you for letting me follow you. L

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  32. I'm a reader, quilter & knitter. I started quilting 8 years ago & love it. Love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  33. I am a semi-new Quilter! lol Have made 3 actual quilts so far...many small projects tho. Learning to do the Hand applique now too. Want to do Hexie's next! :) I also crochet, love to read, garden, and bake.

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  34. I love to quilt!! That is my passion now since I began almost 20 years ago!! I usually make gifts for family and friends but once in awhile I make something for me.

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  35. Although quilting is my first love, I also enjoy embroidery, knitting and crocheting,etc. I'm enjoying "Grow Your Blog" as it's so inspirational. It's exciting to have a chance to win your generous give-away!

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  36. I love sane quilting and crazy quilting. I do think that I am addicted to the sound of my vintage Singer sewing machine just humming away as I piece quilt tops.

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  37. I am addicted to quilting as you know and enjoy visiting other blogs but always come back to your!

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  38. Hey AuntMarti!
    I truly enjoy reading your blog. Your posts inspire me to keep learning and having fun!
    I am a beginner quilter, scrapbooker, photographer, cross-stitcher, "I'll try almost any craft"er. LOL
    These charm packs look lovely, and new patterns would give me more fun ways to learn! Thanks for the opportunity to throw my name in the pot!

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  39. I read your blog all the time and love your work. I would love to win the Bonnie and Camille charm packs and I love love love Schnibbles patterns. Thanks for the chance!

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  40. I would love to make 52 quilts in 52 weeks but my busy schedule doesn't allow me the time to do so. I am a quilter at this time in my life but have been a multi-crafter for most of my life including a children's boutique clothing line.

    tushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  41. wow! I actually bought fabric before I had the little guy, along w/ some basic supplies, intending to make a quilt - hasn't happened yet, but it will. i scrapbook, art journal, make mixed media art, etc. I found you via the gyb party! hope you'll stop by and visit me as well! have a great weekend!

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  42. Hi Marti - I am a quilt maker and my preferred technique is English paper piecing! I'm in section 34 of the GYB list (Faeries and Fibres).

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your Farmer's Wife quilt! Stunning!

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  43. Hi Marti! I'm in Stash Bee and started following you there =) I'm participating in your UFO challenge this year (and just finished my January challenge Friday night.) In addition to quilting, I enjoy sewing, crocheting, and painting among other crafty fun.

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  44. My son is my technical adviser too (and my web designer). I may have to see if he can make me look 10 years younger and 20 lbs lighter... lol.

    I'm a quilter but I also love sewing all sorts of things. Plus I knit and crochet. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.

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  45. 52 quilts in a year! I'm in awe. I've dabbled in quilting, but I tend not to make anything bigger than a table runner

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    1. I'm a quilter and found you through the GYB party. I hope you meet your goal of 52 quilts--that would be awesome. I feel lucky to get one UFO finished each month--I get too distracted and I'm always starting something new.

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  46. I am a quilter. I love how your son's help out with your quilting. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  47. I am a quilter! And love every minute of it. I also like to dabble in hand embroidery, cross stitching, knitting, and crochet. I may be retired now, but find there is just not enough time to do all of the things that I love to do.

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  48. My main passion is quilting. I enjoy quilting during the day and then knitting in evenings during my TV shows. I also enjoy embroidery, wool applique, bead work, drawing, and English paper piecing.
    How can you bear to part with the Vintage Modern? I absolutely love that line of fabric.

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  49. I have followed you for a while, and I love your quilts!!! I am a quilter and love it, something about taking fabric, cutting it up and creating something new and useful really makes me happy. Thanks for the chance!!!!

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  50. I am a follower. Love your quilts. I would never be able to make 52 quilts in a year. Heck I have a hard time with one in a month.

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  51. I'm a quilter, well new to it, but I am really enjoying myself so far. I would love to do 52 quilts a year! Are they mostly lap/baby sized? Thanks for the chance

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  52. I like to sew, quilt, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch and crafting in general.

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  53. I am a quilter and a knitter. Love your blog.

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  54. You are certainly very busy and talented. I have made a quilt and a small wall hanging in the past but am thinking of picking it up again. I enjoy needlework but have been busy with other things.

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  55. I'm a quilter and cross-stitcher. That is allot of quilts, good for you. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  56. I am a quilter and knitter. Belong to a church knit group, which I love! Have had to drop my quilt groups as they met at night and I am a caregiver to my daughter, who is ill. My quilting brings me so much joy, and is such a positive in my life! Thanks for this opportunity!

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  57. Hi Marti!
    As the 'Gill in England'you know I'm a follower and a quilter!!

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  58. follow quilted and already follow you, love your blog

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  59. Hi Marti! I'm a fellow GYB-er and new to your site. At least you tried to reach that many quilts - I'm amazed at what you accomplish! I quilt, but not as much as I'd I'd like to because other crafty projects done with and for my grandchildren take over for most of the year. I'd love to be entered in your give away. THANK YOU!

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  60. I'm so glad that you started your blog. It's one of my favorites.
    Renragjd@gmail.com

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  61. I'm a textile artist. I have made a few quilts in the past but I prefer doing other 'stuff '. Thanks for the give away. I also have one over on my blog. Thanks for posting.

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  62. Hi, Marti - I am still following your blog and really will participate again in the UFOs. Last year ended too soon, but I did get 6 quilts done! Those would still be UFOs if not for you!! quiltspot@gmail dot com

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  63. Hi, Marti....I'm a quilter, or should I say maker of quilt tops...LOL. Too many ideas, not enough time but I love what I'm doing & try to sew on something daily. Thanks for the delicious giveaway (drooling here)!

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  64. Hi Marti, so much good work you are doing! I dabble in quilting, but really do more embroidery and fiber art that includes many different techniques. I enjoyed your blog. Susan

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  65. Hi Marti, I recently found your blog so I enjoyed your re-introduction on this posting. I am a quilter since the early 1990s but always feel I need to be improving my skills (especially machine quilting). Thanks for the giveaway. Love the prizes.
    joyecox@yahoo.com

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  66. Wow! You do keep busy. I am a quilter but only finish one or two a year. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  67. I'm a quilter and knitter. I've been knitting for more than 50 years and I love it, but my true love is quilting. I love all color all the time!

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  68. I enjoy your posts so much and admire your productivity. The next time you post about the knitted hats for sailirs, would you note a couple easy patterns and the requirements again? I know you've done this before but I'd like to try making hats. I'm also one of your followers who loved the red couch. Hooray for your sons and their encouragement to you as we all benefit. Thanks to you and your sons!

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    1. Hi Aunt TC -- thanks for the inspiration for my next "Thursdays are for Knitting" post. I'll include links to some of my favorite Hats for Sailors patterns.

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  69. I am a recently retired (yea!!!) quilter and I sew and crochet. My quilts are more traditional and practical as I make 10-20 charity quilts a year for the Pediatric Infusion Therapy Unit (kids chemo) at Mayo Clinic/St. Mary's Hospital when I go there for my own follow-up visits.

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    1. My contact info is hpetrik at yahoo dot com . Apparently some server don't "authenticate" me as a suspicious address? Only a handful of blogs seem to have a problem with my address.

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  70. I've SO enjoyed following you!
    There isn't a fiber art that I have not loved learning to do!... (Love to learn!!)
    But, quilting (designing, planning, sewing) is the center and heart of my pleasure/joy in creating!!
    Thank you, Aunt Marti, for all you do, to inspire and encourage!!
    Pat T.
    in Michigan

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  71. I'm a quilter (or I call myself one). I have a TON of tops that need quilting and I keep making more so I'm more a topper than a quilter. LOL!! I like doing other crafts too but I'm trying to curve that impulse. Too many UFOs sitting around. SO I'm trying to focus on one hobby...quilting. My sewing room can't take any more stuff.

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  72. I am a quilter, sewist and occasional "crafty grandma"! I love being retired and having the free time to devote to my hobbies. Thanks for the chance to win.
    nettiecrain@live.com

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  73. I am amazed that anyone would even attempt to make 52 quilts in a year! I just finished my very first quilt ever, and it was only a baby quilt. I am sure your work is amazing and what a wonderful gift that is to anyone who receives one of these. A great and precious treasure. I do love quilts and have several that were made by my grandmother which are priceless to me. Also love your hats for sailors... now that sounds more doable. Enjoyed visiting your lovely blog and will look forward to visiting again, as you are one crafty lady! Enjoy all of the fun of this Grow Your Blog party.

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  74. Hi Aunt Marti, so nice to "meet" you on this GYB party. I am one of Vicki's helpers as well- isn't it great fun? So many great blogs to visit. Yes I too am a quilter, it's such a wonderful hobby. I'll be back again for a longer "look around". Thanks for sharing your blog with us! :) And I hope you'll visit me at Stitch Lines.

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  75. Hi Marti, from another Marti. Looks like you have a lot going on. 52 quilts in a year is an ambitious project. Did it ever feel like a chore instead of just a goal? I hope I am not a no reply blogger. I think I set it up right, but with wordpress, it's a little harder. Same with followers. I'm pretty sure I followed right, but my photo doesn't show.

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  76. Yes I am a quilter, I have 3 projects going right now. To me quilting is so relaxing. I would love to try the patterns with the fabric. Thanks.

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  77. So happy to have found your blog! Had to follow, so I will be returning. Would love to win your giveaway. I am just getting back into quilting after a long hiatus.
    kathleen, fourmilesnorthofnowhwereATgmailDOTcom

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  78. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway. Very generous.

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  79. Happy to see a quilter in the GRB party! I love quilts! I have not made one that is finished yet. I have started one for my daughter and just have the top made, minus the border fabrics (which I still need to have her help me shop for.) Hers has fabric with pinks, purples and greens, with princesses, crowns, and frogs. I hope to take some classes for quilting (and using the sewing machine better) someday!

    I would LOVE a chance in your drawing!!
    Blessings, Jessica

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  80. I'm not a quilter, but my grandmother made some beauties.

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  81. I'm not a quilter, per se, but I do make quilt tops for World of Charity Stitching, a Yahoo group who makes gifts for seniors and children. My hobby is cross stitching.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  82. Hello there Marti. I'm so happy to meet you thru the GYB. I'm not much of a quilter but have recently done a very sweet, (and simple), quilt. I used squares which I cut from the skirts of my late relatives, (2 aunts, grandmother, and mother in law). I made two small lap quilts for my two daughters to remember their heritage. I'm proud to say that they actually came out really nicely. I do collect old thrift shop quilts and, as long as they were made by hand, I repair them for myself and love them for a few more years. I'm also long winded when I leave comments...lol. Off now to figure out the best way to follow you. Thank you so much for helping Vicki with the hop.

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  83. Wow I do hand embroidered and finishing on a year is my speed. Your volume is amazing! Thanks for helping to host the party!

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  84. I am a quilter so the charms would be happily welcome to my stash! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Cheri
    fabricandmemories(st)yahoo(dot)com

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  85. I'm a quilter and a knitter. I try for one comfort quilt a month. Just tryin' to use up the stash ...

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  86. I am a quilter and I love to tole paint on furniture that has been discarded.

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  87. I am a quilter. I used to be a cross stitcher but quilting won out. I love Schnibbles and have made several. My daughter is drolling over the vintage modern. I still have a small amount that she has been attempting to steal. Is I won I would have to share.

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  88. It isn't about how much we accomplish, it is about the journey itself. I will be adding your blog to my sidebar reading list. You are one busy lady and very inspiring to me! I wish there were groups in my area that did such things.

    Thank you to your son and your family for your service and sacrifices for our country!

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  89. Wow, in my first year of quilting, I made two quilts!

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  90. I quilt, knit, crochet and make other things as well. I live in Greece and I like your blog a lot. I adored your farmer's wife quilt!
    maniahatziio@gmail.com

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  91. I'm a quilter and a paper crafter, and like to combine the two and do paper piecing, lol. cdahlgren at live dot com

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  92. Thank you so much for this opportunity, I am a sewer but deep in my heart I would like to start quilting ^_^

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  93. Your quilts are gorgeous, and even if you didn't quite make it to 52 quilts in 2014, you are a lot more prolific than most of us! And it's wonderful that you are knitting hats for sailors too! I'm primarily a quilter, but I also like to knit and make jewelry.

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  94. Wow, that is alot of quilts!! I can't imagine making a quilt in a week. It has taken me a year to get 3 tops and 1 finished quilt! :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  95. I am a quilter, sewer and I like to paint. I enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for a great giveaway too. I've also shared your giveaway on my Giveaway List for just sewers & quilters at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again. (debbie at wowilikethat dot com)

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  96. I am newer quilter and absolutely love it!!!! I have been quilting for 2. Years now. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com

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  97. I am a quilter, sewer and paper crafter. I will have to check out your Sailors Hat project. It sounds like an amazing program.

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  98. Hi Marti. I'm a quilter and a crafter... I have big UFO's projects but I must do it, slow but I do. And also I do little things, for my kids, friends and also for me.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  99. I'm a quilter, but i guess a very slow one. If I finish five a year, I consider that a success! Thanks for a great giveaway!
    allisonpogany@gmail.com

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  100. So nice to meet you! I'm not a 'sane' quilter (although my son & d-i-l have asked that I made them one this winter). I'm a crazy quilter though, if that counts! Enjoy the tour!!

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  101. I have a good friend who is a quilter :-) I love your works pictured! Pretty blog! A thanks to you, our host and the other team members for paving our way in this blog hop!
    http://lisacomperry.blogspot.com

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  102. Hi
    I am a quilter and a knitter and a bit of cross stitch too! Love quilting though - try to do something quilty everyday! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  103. Thanks for the giveaway! I have been a quilter for almost 25 years and love it, and learn something new at least every year-technique wise!
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  104. I would really love to learn how to quilt someday, but I don't have the time for it right now! Impressive that you would attempt to make 52 quilts in a year, it doesn't matter if you didn't quite meet your goal! Following you on bloglovin' now via the GYB hop. I used to be a non-no-reply blogger, but I'm not sure now. Email is: heartfeltbalancehandmadelife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  105. Wow I love the idea behind your blog name- kudos to you for even trying such a task!! I am an aspiring quilter :) I've almost finished my first quilt but love reading blogs and learning so much about the craft- and there really is SO much to know :)

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  106. I am a beginner quilter.....always looking for new patterns to try out....

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  107. I am here for the party. I have quilted a tiny bit and also knitted just a smidge. I would love to get back into it. I like your hats for soldiers. My son was in the military. Love all your quilts.

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  108. I am no quilter but I've always been surrounded by quilts as my mother is. I'm more of a beader, sometimes knitter person.

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  109. Hi, Marti - I became a follower a while back from someone who mentioned your blog and your goal of 52 in 52. I'm glad I came over. I'm a quilter. I recieve your emails and follow you via Bloglovin', too. I'm looking forward to see one of those parades myself. Your farmer's wife quilt is gorgeous! I have a giveaway going on my blog, too. It's a book. Thanks for the chance!

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  110. I can't even imagine making that many quilts in one year.... I generally manage a couple and maybe a couple of smaller things like table runners and table toppers. As a wife of a retired Navy pilot I appreciate the kitting work your group is doing.

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  111. Wow you are a prolific quilter!! My mom was, too, and now my sister has followed in her footsteps. I do more paper crafting, and jewelry....why then, do I have such a huge stash of fabric?!? And I'd love to add more to it by winning your sweet giveaway!

    Nice to visit your blog:-)

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  112. I am a "piecer". Is that a word? I piece quilts and usually have others quilt them, unless they are baby quilts or mini quilts. My first quilt was a 9 patch. I was 10 years old and went around the neighborhood asking for fabric. My mom taught me how to hand piece it and my dad built a frame in our basement. Our whole family quilted, my mom, dad and even my two older brothers (who were later in the Navy) quilted. I still have the quilt and it is 52 years old.
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  113. Hello from London - I still only show up as my husband so I'm probably a no reply commenter too!! I quilt - as you know. Thanks for the blog I love seeing your quilts. turner(underscore)post(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Hugs, Gill x

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  114. You are a busy gal
    Hope you have a great GROW YOUR BLOG
    Laura

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  115. You have a lovely blog. I can't believe you can complete an entire quilt in a week, let alone make a new one every week! I have a hard enough time completing a piece of jewelry in a week! You must be a very focused and accomplished sewer. I hope I've changed from a no reply blogger since I spent hours yesterday trying to sort it out.

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  116. Love the blog. Just stumbled upon your blog today. I'm a newbie quilter (3months) and I'm trying my first clutch. Love the blog and don't think I could even come close to 15 quilts in a year at this point. Still building my stash and patterns so I love the giveaway idea. Can't wait to watch the tutorials.

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  117. I have been reading your blog for awhile, and as a retired Sailor, thank you to your son!

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  118. I am a quilter and a blogger. I hope to join this hop next time:)

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  119. How cool that you started a blog based on making a quilt a week. I don't quilt, so I won't enter the giveaway, but I really enjoyed your post. You are working on so many meaningful projects. Best of luck! :)
    ~Jess

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  120. What an interesting post to read! Thank you for the great giveaway! sarah@forrussia.org

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  121. I am an aspiring quilter. I am currently learning via the internet, which is why I love finding new blogs to follow. So it's nice to meet you, and I look forward to your posts.
    dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  122. I am a quilter so your quilt is amazing! Great job. I just finished 320 Fling Geese for 2 quilts so I do know the time involved in quilts. You are dedicated.

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  123. Hi. I've been sewing clothes and costumes for a while but am just trying quilting.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    mlhummy at yahoo dot com

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  124. I'm in the middle of a quilt project right now...ok 2 projects...ok ok its more like 5. So I would love to win the charm packs because I clearly need more fabric! :D love the blog x

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  125. Hi Marti! I'm a modern quilter and a sewist. Your Farmer's Wife is stunning. How lucky for your brother and SIL to receive such a gift. Any chance you knew how many hours were that little project? I think that's what floors people when they realize the time commitment. How kind of you!

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  126. Hello, I am a quilter and long armer from Kansas. I am pretty sure I need to win this awesome giveaway to add to my stash! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!

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  127. I'm a quilter and knitter and I've tried just about every other type of handwork (although I have never tried tatting or lace making). Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.
    jlpfeffer@gmail.com

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  128. I am a quilter, but I also sew clothes for my girls and their dolls. I weave baskets and sew liners for those. I paint. I made woodcrafts. I like to do hand lettering. I crochet. OK, so I have craft ADD. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  129. Wow that is cool 52 quilts in 52 weeks. I enjoyed stopping by it was nice to meet you.

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  130. I love reading your blog! I love the idea of quilting, but rarely have time to sew and quilt. I've finished two quilts in my adult life, but helped my mother and grandmother with hundreds as a child!

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  131. i'm a quilter stopping by from the GYB party, and I am impressed you made 52 quilts in a year. amazing! thanks for sharing your work, and this awesome giveaway!

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  132. I'm a quilter and a new follower of your blog. I look forward to keeping up with your activities and your quest to make 52 this year! kmcassie@gmail.com

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  133. I'm a quilter from the UK and cannot imagine just how you could make 52 quilts in one year, I look forward to reading all about how you reach your goal.

    ukcitycrafter@live.co.uk

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  134. I´m a quilter and love knitting too :P
    mmyheartishere@gmail.com

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  135. Hello, I'm visiting from the Grow your blog event ... so many wonderful sites to see and new friends to meet. I've done some quilting but knitting and crochet are my favourite crafts. I'd love to be entered for your give away and if I'm the lucky winner I can be reached at crafty.gardener at yahoo dot ca

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  136. You throw a great party. Thank you for inviting me!

    So that you know, I've become a Follower and when time permits, I'll be back to see what other beautiful things were made by your hands!

    What this party is all about is to GROW your blog and I'm hoping to do the same. When you get to Section One, check out A Country Chic Retreat and SuZeQ Creations, my personal blog, in Section Fifteen I'd love for you to follow and subscribe to.

    Happy crafting!
    SuZeQ

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  137. I'm a quilter who loves to crochet, make yard art, and in a past life, taught ceramics for 20 years. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win some fabulous fabric.
    lv2bquilting2@comcast.net

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  138. Beautiful work - I always wanted to try a quilt - your work is very inspiring

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  139. How awesome it would be to make 52 quilts in 52 weeks! I love to make quilts, but I just love sewing so I love to make other things too. Thank you so much for your great giveaway.

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  140. I love quilting! I just started in the last year and I've learned so much! Your blog has been a huge inspiration for me and helps push me to do better. Thanks so much for the giveaway! Quilting is definitely helping me keep my sanity!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  141. visiting from GYB...and I am a quilter... and sewer of most everything else!
    Cheri, the quilting nanny
    quiltingnanny(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  142. visiting from GYB event and am sure glad I did! I;m a reletively new quilter and longarm quilter. I'm inpsired by you blog and added myself as a GFC follower and added you to my blogroll under quilty friends who Long arm too!! Hope ya stop by: myplvl.blogspot.com

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  143. I have been following your blog for about two years. I enjoy hearing about and seeing your many projects. I am a quilter. My favorite tutorial from you is Susie's Magic Binding. I've tried it on a couple of quilts and love the results.

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  144. Okay - could that helpful younger son make me look 10 years younger and 10lbs lighter in a picky too PLEASE????
    This is a smashing place to come visit and with so many interesting posts and tips.
    I will tag along by email : )

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  145. 52 quilts in 52 weeks is a great idea for a blog. Ive never made a quilt but its on my bucket list. I sew bags and softsculptures, crochet, make jewellery and paint.

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  146. Hi, I am a new quilter as a year ago and an artist. I used to be a art teacher for elementary students.

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  147. Love your blog. I've been quilting for over 20 years now. Thanks for the nice giveaway.

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  148. I am not a quilter, although have made some before as we have quite a few quilters in my family. I am entering to hopefully win this for one of them. :) Thank you for the chance! msmissy02 at gmail dot com

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  149. I started out being a crafter and sewing anything I could. Now I'm mainly a quilter. Thanks for the fun! The snibbles look like a cute little challenge!

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  150. I don't think I could ever make that many quilts!...and I am very good at making the tops...and planning to 'finish' them'soon
    Thanks for the blog...and the giveaway.
    Wendy
    WBooth-Boyd@hotmail.com

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  151. I am a knitter, crocheter, cross stitcher, embroiderer,and gardener who has recently begun to quilt. Thanks!

    Please clicks on the delainelliott above for my email link.

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  152. I am a quilter and crocheter, but with a very low output. 52 quilts in a year sounds overwhelming, how do you do it? Are you on track? Tarnia.hodges@gmail.com

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  153. Definitely a quilter! Have a list to work through this year, but sometimes the heart sews what the heart wants to sew!

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  154. I can do most things, except knit. My brain still has trouble with the two needles. I am mostly a quilter right now, but I have a long term quilt project that can almost be called an embroidery project with a little bit of quilting. I also scrapbook when I manage to get my photos printed. "Mama's, don't let your kids grow up to be .jpegs!" Welcome to all of the visitors and future followers!

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  155. I am a quilter,cooker,sewer.I enjoy sewing and loove make quilt tops.My goal this year is quilting some of my top quilt.

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  156. Your idea for the UFO parade is awesome! Your giveaway is great too! So many patterns. Thanks so much for the giveaway

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  157. I've decided to join in on your UFO challenge! I've already made my list and each UFO is in a plastic bin. I'm raring to go for February!

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  158. Hello Marti, Found your blog via GYB which I participate for the first time. Love what I saw on your blog and OMG you are a very productive and talented woman. Good luck with your goals. I'll be back for sure. ;^)

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  159. Very honest about not making the 52! The quilt for the 50th anniversary looked gorgeous. I don't quilt myself, always sucked at precision, but cross stitch and knit so not that far out. I always wanted to try my hand at the hand stitched quilting (there was a proper technical term but I don't remember it at the moment). I own about 5 books on quilting yet haven't braved it yet. There is always next year! Anyhow would love to enter and come by my giveaway.

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  160. I'm both! I get into all kinds of art projects and am always trying new mediums. I got hooked on making quilts in the past year though. I've always loved the colours and textures and pattens in quilts and I loove making them for people.

    roseharries_06@hotmail.com

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  161. Visiting from GYB, thanks for such a lovely give away. Wil visit more I'm sure

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  162. I use to do all sorts of craft projects and garment sewing but now I have migrated to quilting only. Quilting takes up a lot of time.

    tushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  163. I am a quilter and have a renewed interest in cross stitch too. I enjoyed seeing all those finished quilts in your later posts.

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  164. I've been interested in quilting since 1976 when I was in high school. Started quilting shortly after and now that I'm not working have been quilting as much as possible. I completed 13 quilts last year. My goal is to finish a lot of UFO's in 2015 but just in January have created 3 more quilt tops. Guess I'll add them to the stack. ;-)

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  165. I am a quilter and crocheter, but also have interest in many other arts. Last year I've finished 11 quilts, but these year in January I've completed 3 and working very seriosly on no. 4.Maybe in 100 years I would reach 52 quilts in a year.

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  166. I quilt and sew, although lately I've mostly been quilting. I also knit, crochet, and cross-stitch.

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  167. I am a "sometimes" quilter who's been dabbling at it for about 4 years. I don't sew very much but love it when I do - so I'm going to change that in 2015. I would love to win this giveaway and finish some UFOs - 52 quilts in 52 weeks is an inspirational blog! thanks!

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  168. I enjoy quilts. Don't make them myself. Would love to learn. Your giveaway is interesting. I would love to win. Its a pleasure meeting you, learning about you and what you do.

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  169. I am a slow quilter. Catching up reading my blogs.

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