Sunday, December 11, 2011

GIVEAWAY!!!

FUN! FUN! FUN!
Today begins the great GIVEAWAY DAY over at 

This is my first time participating and I can't wait to visit this wonderful blog to see all the other yummies that creative gals are giving away!

Here's my (mostly supplies) giveaway:

First...FABRIC!!!


1/2 yard Timeless Treasure "xmas"


1/2 yard Michael Miller "Santa Blowfish"


1/2 yard Polar Brigade by Sue Marsh


1 yard of Robert Kaufman's "Let it Snow" designed by Nancy Wolff. 
(I really miss her fabric. It was always sooo cute!)


The last piece of fabric is 1/2 of my all time favorite - unfortunately, I don't know who made it.


PLUS this cute little container of embellishments!


Ribbon, trim, beads, buttons, and even some bells!


Then, all these supplies come in a reversible fabric bowl I made.
One side is Christmas themed...


and this is the other side.


TA DA!!!! My merry (mostly supplies) giveaway!!!


Just to add an extra bit of fun, your prize will also come with this little suprise bag!!!! 
(Not an empty bag, of course, but a bag filled with a few more surprise supplies!)

OK....How to win...

1. Anyone who leaves a comment can win my giveaway including people who do not live in the US!
2. My middle son will randomly pick a number based on how many comments I get.
3. Leave a comment sharing what you do while you quilt, if you don't do anything else, share that too!
4. Commenting starts today and closes at 5:00 pm PST on December 16th.
5. Winner announced Saturday December 17th!!!

I sew in a corner of my bedroom, right next to the dresser that has a TV on it. When not subbing, my most favorite time to sew is at 10:00 am while the View is on TV. The Ellen Show used to come on right after the View and those were my two happiest hours for sewing, but now it's just the View that I really like and then I usually switch to a news channel for a second hour before reality calls. So, I sew, smile, get my creative juices flowing, tap into my mojo, satisfy my authentic self, AND listen to the gals at the View.

Good Luck! Boa Sorte! Buenos Suerte! Buona Fortuna! Bonne Chance! 頑張って! Powodzeniza!

Lykke Til! удачі!

139 comments:

  1. I listen to music while I quilt. Thanks!

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  2. i have romantic comedies playing on the tv - it's my time to watch them!!

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  3. Mostly love comedy reruns that play on cable TV...that or crime dramas are on :) Great stuff!

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  4. i have to have the tv on - don't care what it is, I'm not watching but i need the background!

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  5. I don't do anything else-- I like the quiet :)

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  6. I usually pick a series to marathon on Netflix and go with that. Right now I am watching Glee when I quilt

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  7. How fun, thank you. I listen to music while I quilt. If I'm hand stitching, I usually have a movie going.

    Merry Christmas!

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  8. I always watch a movie or a tv show on the tube. Sometimes I sew while my man is playing a video game so I'm not bored to tears watching him haha!

    Thank you for the opportunity to win your giveaway! Happy Holidays to you and your family <3 xo

    krencamp (at) gmail (dot) com

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  9. I either listen to music or a audio book. Thanks for the giveaway. Linda

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  10. What a great giveaway! Thank you so much! Ana

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  11. Typically I'm keeping an eye on my children as they jump on the bed. Good times for everyone! :D

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  12. I usually listen to music while I quilt. Thanks for the giveaway! robyn(dot)geddes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. I either listen to music or have a movie I know well playing in the background. Sometimes I just enjoy the silence of the quiet house when all of the kids are in bed. Thanks for offering this giveaway!

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  14. I listen to the radio while I quilt! I'm usually drinking coffee as well!

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  15. If I'm handquilting I watch tv. If I'm using my machine I listen to music.

    Brevistraex@gmail.com

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  16. I'm not actually a quilter, although it's on the must-try list for the new year! When I'm cross stitching I like to watch TV or movies on my laptop.

    Thanks for the giveaway
    Sarah @ http://kiwigetscrafty.blogspot.com

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  17. So far I procrastinate - I haven't been brave enough to start yet but it's my NY resolution to make both my 2 year olds a quilt next year :)

    When I am dressmaking/crafting I just lock myself away and switch off... my quiet time. Unless I'm in class in which case I take the opportunity to waffle on to other sewing enthusiasts!

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  18. What a great looking treasure trove!!
    My best work in my sewing/quilting room is accompanied by classical music streamed from the Internet.
    thanks!

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  19. Usually I don't do anything else b/c I have to focus on the quilting, HA!

    These would be great in helping me make Christmas quilts for my whole family!!! :)

    Jess

    jessicacook17 AT hotmail DOT com

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  20. I corral my children away from my material whilst i try to quilt

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  21. I like listening to the radio, mainly NPR.

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  22. Crank the music old time rock and roll.. coffee to the right of my machine..
    My husband sitting next to me typing on his computer....
    Life is sooo good!

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  23. i like to watch project runway and top chef!
    thanks for the giveaway!

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  24. I usually don't do anything other than focus on the quilting, although sometimes I'll listen to the ipod.

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  25. I watch tv while sewing on my dining room table :)

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  26. If I'm hand stitching binding, I watch TV. If I'm sewing at the machine I sometimes listen to music or when I sew with a friend we do lots of talking, but not so much sewing!

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  27. I listen to the radio..
    Thx for the chance to win ^^v

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  28. I love to listen to music. I swear it makes me quilt faster! I love, love, love, all of the Christmas fabric. WOW :)

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  29. I listen to audiobooks, the longer the better. Presently I'm listening to the Dragon Dance by George RR Martin, it's great!

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  30. I don't quilt much. I would listen to music or watch TV and drink tea.
    aliben7 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  31. I enjoy the silence while I quilt. I homeschool my 5 children and run a licensed home daycare, so silence to me is perfect :)

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  32. I listen to This American Life podcasts. roguekeri at live dot com

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  33. I try to catch up on my favourite shows which I record at night to watch while my daughter is napping during the day.

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  34. I watch tv as well. Thanks for the giveaway

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  35. Sometimes I listen to radio - sometimes I just quilt :)

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  36. I generally have the TV on whilst I sew on the machine though I only half watch it. I also watch TV when I hand sew, though I can fully watch it then!

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  37. i sew in the playroom and just quilt!

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  38. I am usually listening to podcasts while I quilt. I love quilting related podcasts. Thanks for selecting some great stuff for your giveaway. I love your fabrics!!!

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  39. I don't quilt yet, but I'm hoping to begin in 2012. While I sew, I have half an eye on the TV, or at least I'm listening. Thanks for the chance to win a very generous giveaway.

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  40. I like to listen to music while I sew

    I am entering this give away day at my blog too, so pop over and say hello if you get the chance

    http://sewasecondchance.blogspot.com/

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  41. I rejoice in the quiet while I sew. Although currently I tend to listen to the crib mobile keeping the baby happy while I squeeze a few minutes of sewing in. Thanks!!

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  42. I love to watch a movie while I cut, and I don't do anything while I'm on the machine!

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  43. Fabulous giveaway! I listen to music while my son naps, sleeps or jumps in his jolly jumper (he's currently napping :)

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  44. I love your all time favorite fabric! I think it might be mine too! I'm usually sitting in bed waiting for my son's night time feeding to finish. I also like to listen to something: music, a book, my husband or kids talking.

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  45. What an absolutely great and fun giveaway. "Santa, define naughty" - teehee.

    I am not a quilter (yet) - I've only been sewing for a few months. I do tend to put off all other stimuli though and just listen to my little Elna sing while she's working. The occasional colourful word does come into the mix though - today she broke 4 needles. Not a good zipper day at all - so we're having some 'seperate space' time. The relationships we need to form with our wesing hardware :)

    Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

    Marilize
    marilize(dot)paulsen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. I listen to audio books or watch The X-Files which I've seen a million times so I don't have to pay a lot of attention to it.

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  47. I take the computer and put it on my sewing table behind the sewing machine and watch hulu movies and tv shows while I sew :)
    Thank you
    Tia
    mtrand2 AT gmail DOT com

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  48. I usually play music while I sew, and sing at the top of my voice! Fun!

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  49. I drink a lot of herb eta while quilting..... Don't know why!

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  50. I don't quilt, but I love to sew. I listen to music on the computer since it is next to my sewing machine. Sometimes, my daughter keeps me company! sewvery(at)gmail(dot)com

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  51. I drink coffee and watch my kids play when I sew!

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  52. thank you for the chance to win. . i concentrate very hard...lol

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  53. I sew in my "studio" which is a corner of my master bedroom which my hubs has graciously given up for me :) I do most of my sewing at night, once my daughters have gone to bed. But sewing during the day while watching The View & Ellen sounds wonderful! :)
    Best,
    Michelle
    daydreambelievershop(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. Oh Middle Son-pick my name!!! I listen to audio books on my MP3 while I quilt.
    Merry Christmas!

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  55. I listen to the radio while I quilt! Great giveaway!

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  56. I listen to audiobooks or music or sometimes just nothing! Things end up very quiet around here while I am thinking!

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  57. I usually watch T.V. while I quilt. Whatever fun thing I can find to watch.
    ramona_murray(at)comcast(dot)net

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  58. Haha, I got so lost in your music, photos and quotes that by the time i got here I forgot what I was suppposed to comment about..hang on...ok, i can say whatever...really enjoyed visiting your blog. Love the first cow block. Thank you for the song The High Road by Broken Bells.
    skowens (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

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  59. Okay middle son. You can pull my name out of that bag. I usually have the TV on while I'm sewing.

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  60. I normally listen to music while i sew or just enjoy the peace and quiet as i only normally sew when the kids are in bed

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  61. I usually just quilt. For a while I watched movies on Netflix. I also like to listen to music when it doesn't bother anyone around me!

    j_poshusta@yahoo.com

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  62. I listen to music and my sister usually joins me for company :)

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  63. What a lovely giveaway! I often listen to audio books or podcasts when I craft.

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  64. I either have the tv on to something mindless, or I put in a cd and sing along

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  65. I just sew..no tv in my sewing room!

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  66. I usually get in the zone and just quilt.

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  67. I have a movie going on my computer to make sure I get up and stretch every once in awhile.

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  68. I listen to the tv while I work in my sewing room. Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas!

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  69. I love to have the TV on as background noise no matter what I am doing. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  70. Music, TV, or kids laughing...that's what I like to hear in my sewing room!! If it is quiet, I know my little ones are up to no good! HA!! Thanks for the chance!!

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  71. When I am sewing I am generally focussed on what my children are doing, whether they are touching things they shouldn't be, using my good scissors to cut paper and messing with my machine.
    Amazing I get any sewing done really and the stitches are straight too!!

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  72. I distract small boys from my sewing with scraps of fabric and cotton reels, while I sew.

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  73. I listen to music, if I handstitch I watch TV, if I do something complicated I need silence. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  74. I usually watch shows on Hulu on my computer when I'm cutting my fabric. Sometimes I listen to music when I quilt, but most of the time I just quilt.

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  75. I listen to jazz while working on project :-)

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  76. I like to listen to a selection of podcasts when I quilt.

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  77. Those are some fun Christmas prints. I watch (listen to) tv while I sew.

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  78. I listen to music and keep an eye on my dogs so they don't tear the house apart!

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  79. I listen to podcasts-Does that make me a nerd?

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  80. Sometimes I will listen to music when I quilt but if I watch tv, I get too interested in that and stop quilting or sewing.

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  81. I'm kind of boring. I sit in front of the TV and catch up on my favourite shows while I stitch away :)

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  82. I love watching Project Runway and wish I was that talented
    mframe00@gmail.com

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  83. I listen to the TV, not watch, just listen and I'm usually talking to which ever dog is with me at the time. I have to say, that is the cutest collection of Christmas fabric I've ever seen. Thanks.

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  84. I usually listen to NPR podcasts. I get some knowledge and information while I work my creative side ! It keeps me filled with interesting conversation topics.

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  85. I listen to podcasts while I sew. My favorite is How Stuff Works. I am listening to one now. :)
    kirkwood0419(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  86. I download audio books from the library to my mp3 and listen to them while I sew or quilt. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  87. I listen to music or catch up on TV programs while I quilt, and lately I also have to keep reminding my puppy to please not chew on my quilting frame!

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  88. Have an old DVD playing. I can't put on one I haven't watched because I'll start watching instead of sewing. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  89. Currently I just *think* because I've recently moved my sewing/quilting to a separate room of tghe house (Yay!) and I don't have a TV or music there yet. Maybe for Christmas!

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  90. Your giveaway is awesome, I love those Christmas fabrics!
    I haven't tried quilting yet, it is on my "one day" list!
    Cheers!

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  91. I usually just have the radio on in the background while I sew. Merry Christmas! cried2dream(at)gmail.com

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  92. I don't do anything when I quilt other than work on the quilt.Thanks for the chance to win

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  93. I love to listen to audio books while sewing :)
    Susanne

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  94. I listen to the radio while I quilt. And I usually do laundry too as I sew downstairs. Thanks for a chance to win this fun fabric and goodies! :)

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  95. I have the tv on while I sew. I listen to it more then watch.

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  96. I frantically and carefully shovel food into my mouth as I quilt. It's not a pretty sight...

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  97. I watch TV while I quilt. If I'm cutting I clean. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  98. In my room, I prefer quiet or classical music, while I am concentrating..but I can have any thing from a movie to instructional dvds for company or clues to help me improve my skills. I love to sit and hand stitch while sitting with my DH in the living room and watch a program together, they can be some of our most pleasant times together.

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  99. I quilt and sing... listening to the sing along playlist on my ipod! thanks for a great giveaway

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  100. I turn on a radio.
    Thanks for the generous giveaway and a chance to win!

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  101. I listen to music! Thanks for the chance!

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  102. This is amazing package,so generous of you,thanks for chance to win it.I listen the music

    Happy holidays!!

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  103. I drink tea because it's 4:45 in the morning...I get up before the kids so I have some "me" time. Sometimes it's very short because my kids are light sleepers...

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  104. I really can not do anything else while sewing or quilting as I really have to concentrate. But as my day is quite noisy with two kids - I do enjoy the quietness ALOT! :-)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  105. I watch movies while I do almost anything including quilting

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  106. I usually listen to a book on CD while I sew. Unless I'm doing hand sewing or cross stitch and then I "watch" a series through Netflix. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway!

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  107. These are the best Christmas fabrics! I like to listen to music.

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  108. I usually watch tv with my husband while I sew. Haven't made a quilt (yet).

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  109. I referee sibling squabbles between my 3 and 5 year old.

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  110. I sew in the evenings once my kids are in bed. I sew in the Living room, at the dinner table watching all the soaps (I am a big Eastenders fan) and drinking tea.

    Merry Christmas from a freezing London, England!

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  111. I listen to music when I sew. Sometimes when I am cutting I watch TV with my husband. I love those unique Christmas fabrics!
    beth(dot)sebastian(at)gmail(dot)com

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  112. I sewing with TV and 2 sweet boys)) at living room! Thank you!

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  113. I like to sew alone with my thoughts. I began quilting a year ago, shortly after my youngest son passed away. I needed something to do to keep my hands and mind busy. I also wanted to create something in his memory. So I created DanNy Boy Quilts. He was an amazing artist and I hope I show some of his talents in my quilts. I stitch a Hug into the corner of every quilt I make because he gave the most amazing hugs.

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  114. I also sub so on my days off I am like a mad person, humming to myself or listening to music as I sew.
    jmclean at mts dot net

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  115. I actually don't do much of anything while I sew other than shoo the cats off the sewing machine table. They are just thrilled by the spool going around and around..

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  116. Hello! Thanks for a great giveaway! I watch tv while I quilt. Happy Holidays! :)

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  117. Thank you for the great giveaway! I listen to classic music while I sew. have a wonderful holiday season.

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  118. I'm entering for my mum who's quilting, and she's quilting while watching tv ... Thanks for the give away!

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  119. I listen to music or watch TV while quilting. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  120. Hello, The TV is usually on but I'm not paying that much attention to it. Linda
    rodlindafansler (at)gmail (dot) com

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  121. I have a TV in the sewing room that is on when I quilt.

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  122. The tv is usually on. Tho I might not be watching, I am listening.

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  123. I`d love to have a TV in my sewing room, but I don`t so I usually have the radio going while I sew!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  124. I enjoy the silence while I sew, since that means the boys are asleep!

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  125. I usually listen to music while I'm piecing, and catch up on movies and TV shows while I'm quilting (I quilt everything by hand, so it takes a while).
    Thanks for the opportunity to win! :)

    sarita0818 at comcast dot net

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  126. I watch Law and Order Criminal Intent on netflix, or I pray for the person I am making the quilt for. Thank you for sharing!
    (hrmaris at yahoo dot com)

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  127. Creeping in under the wire... I watch movies I've seen a zillion times, so I don't really pay attention. High Society, Pride and Prejudice, White Christmas, etc.

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