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Day 4 of Quilter’s Newsletter – Best Modern Quilts Blog Tour

January 16, 2014 | 128 Comments

Good day from the Great White North! My City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada has been experiencing record snowfalls of late – just a crazy amount of snow.

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Snow is soft and twinkles and covers all things in a blanket of freshness. It is beautiful….and makes for an excellent reason to remain indoors and sew, embroider and quilt!

I love working with Quilter’s Newsletter…this is the second time I’ve participated in a blog tour. My pillow – Fans & Flowers is featured on page 74 of Best Modern Quilts, and as always, has been beautifully photographed by the magazine. My favorite part of the pillow is definitely the square fans.

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Thank you so much for stopping by on the blog tour. I’d love to hear where you live. Leave me a comment and maybe even a photo of your City. I would love to read all the comments and I will answer each and every one of them. Leaving me a comment also means you have an opportunity to win a great prize from Quilter’s Newsletter Best Modern Quilts magazine.

Till later…take good care of yourself.

Kim

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Comments

  1. Meghan O'Connor says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I’m in a northern suburb of Seattle. Winter here may not be as extreme or snowy, but still plenty chilly enough to make me want to stay inside and quilt!

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  2. Kris says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Enjoying your blog! We live in not quite so snowy Wisconsin! Congratulations on your pillow being included in the magazine – it’s lovely.

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  3. Anabeth says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    You might like the square fans on your pillow, but I like the crocheted flowers! They really add to the design!

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  4. Elizabeth Bolton says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    I live on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State – Aberdeen! It’s grey and chilly this morning with a bit of wind. I mostly love the weather here – mostly cool and often wet!
    The projects in this magazine are so great – love looking at the work and getting inspiration for my projects.

    Thanks!
    Elizabeth

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  5. diane says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    Lovely, I will be following and THANKS but I don’t have snow like that!!!!the pillow is so cute using all medias to make it!

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  6. Brenda Hulsey says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I love this pillow! Really like the two top blocks on it. I live in western Ky. Not a lot of snow so far this year.

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  7. Jodi says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    I really like your pillow, we are not having as much snow as you here in Fargo, North Dakota but we do have the subzero weather. Today happens to be a snow day for the kids due to a blizzard rolling through the area.

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  8. barbara corbitt says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    i love your pillow! the colors you chose are wonderful. where do you get your inspiration? thank you for a great giveaway and some wonderful eye candy. babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  9. Ali M says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Wow, I keep forgetting all the weather other states have! I’m in Bothell, WA, its just been foggy here this month. Congratulations on the project in the magazine, it’s so cute, and thank you for the giveaway!

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  10. Kathie Robbins says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    You are so talented – that pillow is simply gorgeous!! And good luck staying warm with all that snow!

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  11. Andrea Hadwin says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    I love this pillow! I live in Longview Tx.

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  12. Linda Leitz says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    I like your pillow. Now I have an idea on how to use all the little crocheted pieces I have inherited from my grandmother.

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  13. Jerry Mosgrove says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    In looking at the snowy pictures, I wondered if it would be possible to make an “all-what” quilt depicting a snowfall. Even in white, the subtle variations of off-white, ivory, etc. could be stunning. Then contrast that with the bright, spring-like pillow and you have a winner!

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  14. Linda Leitz says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    I like your pillow. Now I have ideas on how to use all the little crocheted pieces I inherited from my grandmother.

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  15. Jerry Mosgrove says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Sorry, that is supposed to be “all-white” not all what. (Early morning computer work might not be advisable for me.)

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  16. Laura says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    We live in Missouri…we had our snow a couple weeks ago. I got lots of quilting done when I was snowed in! Hope that’s what you get to do too!

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  17. Marguerite Guinn says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I live in the middle of the Sooner state – Oklahoma! We have had a colder-than-normal winter and have had a bit of snow. I really like the pillow design – the buttons and trim add a cute twist.

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  18. Ruth Rocker says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    I really like your pillow, but please keep the snow up there. I’m in Ohio and I’ve had MORE than enough snow to last me for a very long time ๐Ÿ˜€

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  19. Amanda says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Quite snowy here in Wisconsin this year! Love your pillow!

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  20. Janine Huisjen says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I live in mid-Michigan. We’ve definitely had more winter than we can handle this year!! I’m up for any quilting with buttons!!

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  21. Diane Lussier says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Love the quilts but really love the pillow!! Thank you and congrats!!

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  22. Joyce Amdor says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Love the colors in your pillow! The fan blocks are so bright and cheerful. Hmmm, I have some fabric in those colors, I wonder what I can create with them. It’s cold in western Iowa today, and WINDY!

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  23. Karen says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I am in Arkansas, love your pillow

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    • kimhanson says

      January 16, 2014 at 5:33 pm

      Good day to you in Arkansas, Karen. Lovely to have received your comment. Kim

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  24. Rina says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I live about 50 miles south of Kansas City, MO in the small town of Adrian. Today it’s 44 degrees with wind gust of 40-50 MPH so it feels like it’s in the low 30’s. I would rather have your beautiful snow instead of dull, dreary brown everywhere. I really like your pillow, it’s so happy.

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  25. marta says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I am from San Jose, California and in contrast with your place this year we miss the rain and snow…your project is very cute…..thank you.

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  26. patty says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    Such a cute pillow!

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  27. Debra Kay Neiman says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Enjoyed the little birds and snow photos…no snow here but cold. The pillow is so beautiful and original. Happy New Year from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  28. Tweela says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I live south of Calgary so laughed when I saw the pictures of snow… looks just like my back yard a couple of weeks ago! Love the colors and multimedia approach on the pillow.

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  29. Leanne Giffird says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    The first 6″ if snow us pretty. After that, it becomes annoying.
    Love the pillow!

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  30. Trina says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    LOVE your pillow. The colours just pop! And I’m subscribing to your blog. Always great to connect with a fellow Canuck!

    tgallop@mts.net
    http://www.willcookforshoes.ca

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  31. Daynora says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I love your pillow, especially flowers. It is the perfect compliment to a warm toasty quilt on snow days.

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  32. Karen at A Glimpse Into My Reveries says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    A touch of whimsy, that darling pillow definitely embodies that! Great job!

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  33. Candee says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    Such a pretty pillow! I love the fans and the button details.

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  34. Christine Sherman says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I am in New Mexico. Pretty pillow!

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    • kimhanson says

      January 16, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      Well good day to you in New Mexico, Christine! Nice of you to take the time to stop by. Take care. Kim

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  35. Sharon Ingalls says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    I live in the middle of the state of Florida in a town called Avon Park its chilly here today @ 52 degrees.
    I love you pillow the colors are Great.

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    • kimhanson says

      January 16, 2014 at 6:07 pm

      52 degress farenheit would be balmy here, Sharon. Thank you for your kind comments. Best of luck in the giveaway tonight. Kim

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  36. Lynn D in NC says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Don’t love the snow and cold, but love your pillow. I live in Davidson, NC which is a small college town in the central part of the state.

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  37. Debby says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Love your fabrics & LOVE your pillow! I’m in South Jersey & we’ve had a roller coaster of weather! One week we had 3 degrees and snow and then 2 days later it was in the high 50s & low 60s!!!
    Thanks so much for the chance to win! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  38. Amy says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    What a great pillow! Thanks for the chance to win. I’m in Rochester, NY, on Lake Ontario. All our snow melted. I’m a little bummed. Hard to make a snowman without snow.

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  39. teri says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Love the mixed media on this pillow. the fan blocks are also my favorites.

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  40. DARLA DISHMAN says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    Love the pillow, Great way to use buttons and crochet flowers. Love the fans too, everything just falls into place. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  41. jennifer ward says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    This is an adorable pillow!

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  42. kathy pfaltzgraff says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Thanks so much for the snowy pictures, yes, snow can be too much, but when you are supposed to have some and we have none, grr!!

    Your pillow is great, yes, the fan blocks are so neat, but it works best with a combination of the “3-d” embellishments, shapes, colors, and proportion. Enjoy your work. K

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  43. Carol says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    I live near Saratoga Springs NY and we are getting snow today, too. I love it!! I was in Calgary,Canada last year when the big flood hitโ€ฆ.we flew in that Thursday in June that they were closing roads. On our way to Banff, we had to drive north 500 miles out of our way thru Saskatchewan) Crossing to get there but we ended up having a fabulous week. Oh how we loved the mountains!!! And “My Sewing Room” in Calgary and the “Sugar Pine Company” in Canmore were amazing, too!! Don’t know how you can stand such beauty all the time!!!

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  44. Jessica T says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    Hi! I love your pillow and the use of the zigzag stitch at the edges of some of the piecing. Awesome! My machine is about 60 years old and that zig zag is the only kind it can do. Love it in red! I’m from Ancaster, Ontario. I was last in your beautiful city of Calgary about 13 years ago. Time for a return trip! All the best to you!

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  45. Vicki H says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    I love the buttons and crochet flowers you used on the pillow…very pretty.

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  46. Sandy K says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    I love the quilting and embellishments on the pillow.

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  47. EllenB says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I am just east of chilly Baton Rouge, LA and your pillow reminds me of summer. I’d really like to try making the square fan blocks.

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  48. Gill says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I’m in a very wet England!!

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  49. Pam says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Hello from Wisconsin, where we have almost as much snow as you do! Thanks for sharing your cheerful pillow – definitely full of charm and whimsy. And I loved your story about the Mary Engebright pattern! What memories you will have as you do this quilt again! And what a treasure it will be for Harlow. Thanks for sharing!

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  50. Regina DeMatteo says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    Love, love, love your pillow. I’m in Sin City! Las Vegas, NV and would trade with anyone who wants to from Washington. Lived in the Great Northwest and was so sorry to have to leave. Anyone want to trade?

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  51. Quilting Tangent says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    New York – feels like your in a snow globe, sometimes just the snow is just laying there other times blowing all around you.

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  52. Susan k says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    I live in the Dallas Texas area. Near DFW airport. It’s sunny and cool –
    Around 60 degrees here during the day and in the 30’s at night. I don’t do well in the cold and much prefer summer heat.

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  53. Elaine S says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    I live in the middle of Illinois. We have a little snow left on the ground but its rather a windy dreary day out. I love your bright happy pillow. Will have to get the magazine so I can make one of them. Thanks for your giveaway.

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  54. Lyn Kaufmann says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    Lovely idea, square fans! The colors are fabulous and maybe my chair needs one. Thank you for sharing your project.

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  55. JillB says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    I live just outside Paris, France, and our weather is much less snowy than yours! This year is particularly mild (for the time being!), leading many people to worry that February will bring us an unpleasant surprise. There’s no use complaining, though. Instead, I like to spend my rainy-weather time quilting! Love the colors in your pillow!

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  56. Vicky F says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    Kim, I love everything you do and this is beautiful. Love the colors for great pick-me up this gloomy time of year. I would love to win this fabric and do this pillow.

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  57. Janie says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    You must be getting our snow (the northwest corner of New Mexico)…very dry and windy here! Your pillow is so charming and creative! Thank you!

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  58. Joan says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    People who don’t have some snow don’t know what they are missing. Love the fabric.

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  59. ronnie says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Hello from Illinois, which has also received quite a bit of snow this year. Love the pillow, especially the blend of traditional (Gr Fan/Dresden Plate) with a modern twist (curvy center, square setting: brilliant!)

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  60. Lisa Marie says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Your pillow is like a breath of spring after those snow pictures! I live in KY and we’ve had plenty of winter weather this year — is it spring yet?

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  61. Denise says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    I like the fan squares! I’ll have to try that after the current baby quilt is done (which better be within 2 days because the shower is Sunday!)

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  62. Jane S. says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    I love that sweet crocheted flower right in the center of your pillow!

    I’m in the coast mountain range of Oregon, and it is beautiful, sunny, cold and frosty here today. Everything is sparkling! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  63. Barb C in WA says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    I live in Spokane, WA, USA. So far, it’s been a very mild and dry winter for us. Your crocheted flowers are a nice addition to your pillow!

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  64. Kathy C in OR says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I live near Portland Oregon. Although we live close to the mountains and LOTS of snow, we rarely get it here in the valley. After spending 40 years in NJ, I AM HAPPY not to have to shovel snow anymore.

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  65. Linda says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    Applegate Oregon here ! Not as cold as Calgary, our snow melted ! Your pillow is so sweet ! I am attracted to other things on your blog too. Think I’ll subscribe ! Thanks !

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  66. Anita says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    I live in western Massachusetts & we have had very little snow this winter, but lots of rain. Very unusual winter so far. Love reading your blog.

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  67. Debbie H says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    I live in St Paul, MN. It’s been a hard cold winter here especially with the Polar Vortex we had. It was below zero for over 60 hours!

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  68. Carol Broughton says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Your pillow is gorgeous! So glad you are feeding the little birds, especially hard for them to survive with all of the cold and snow.

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  69. MarciaD says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Thank you for sharing your quilting love. Stay warm.Love your style.

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  70. Linda Erickson says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Your flowers are really cute – I assume they are crocheted.
    I live in Sierra Vista, AZ, the “Hummingbird Capital”of the US, in SE Arizona, just north of the border with Mexico and surrounded by various mountain ranges. Many birds come up from Central and South America just up into this corner of the country. There have been 16 different species of hummingbirds recorded in this county, and we have a small population that spends the winters here (we’re at 4600 feet in elevation).
    thanks!

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  71. Rose L says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    “Just the right balance between old-fashioned and modern.” Indeed! It would be right at home in my old fashioned farm house. Love the design and the chosen colors!

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  72. Rose L says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    “Just the right balance between old-fashioned and modern.” Indeed! This sweet pillow would be right at home in my old farmhouse. Love the design and the chosen colors!!

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  73. Sallie says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Howdy from TX. Cute pillow!

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  74. Parsley says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    From Kingston, New York here. Just a smidge of snow this morning.

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  75. charlene says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    I just love this pillow…The fabrics are a perfect mix of colors and designs…
    I live in Star City, Arkansas…Our weather has set records this year…the coldest it has been in 18 years.
    And IT WAS COLD!!! LAUGHS..
    Thanks for the blog tour and I cannot wait to get my hands on Quilters Newsletter..

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  76. Jenelle Boxberger says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I’ve lived in several places, I grew up in western Iowa. Moved to Washington state, then onto Portland, Oregon. Now we live on my husband’s family farm in central Kansas. Each move has been an experience for sure. When I lived in Portland, I was less than a mile away for Fabric Depot and it is an amazing quilt/fabric store. I could spend hours there and I did. Thanks for your fun blog and for a chance to win.

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  77. Renata says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Live in SD. Looking out the window at the blizzard. Winds are 50-60 mph and blowing whatever loose snow there is.

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  78. Shasta Matova says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    Wow that is a lot of snow! The pillow is adorable – love the red.

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  79. June Robertson says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    I’m in Ontario where we don’t have as much snow as you do but I don’t need much to be persuaded to stay home and quilt. Love your pillow, it’s so fun!

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  80. Judy says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Your pillow is beautiful. So may possibilities to personalize it.

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  81. Valerie Wilbur says

    January 16, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Great to see the work of a sister Albertan. I love the pillow and the colour way you used!

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  82. Nancy McFall says

    January 16, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Love the pillow, your designs always have that little something unexpected that makes them fun. Your snow is beautiful, we don’t see much around here. I’m in a little town Southwest of Phoenix called Buckeye and its pretty much sunshine all year.

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  83. Melanie Varela says

    January 16, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    I really like the square fans. I would worry for those buttons. 10 Grandchildren would be using them for tiddly winks!

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  84. Rita DeCook says

    January 16, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I live in Maryville, Tennessee. Am actually a ‘native’ Georgian. Retired and moved here with my daughter and son-in-law.

    We have snow predicted tonight and possibly tomorrow night. Not as much as I’m sure you’ve had. But it is still c-o-l-d.

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  85. Susan Paxton says

    January 16, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    What a great pillow…I have been making pillow shams and pillows for my son and his wife to go with their Irish Chain Quilt I made them for Christmas. I love making pillows. I hate snow!! but really only when I have to go out in it. I live in a small town in the middle of Utah (Fillmore) We are at about 5000 feet so we get a lot of snow in the winter. Thanks for your blog…

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  86. Linda Thompson says

    January 16, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    Your pillow reminds me of a crisp clear day, be it winter or spring. Beautiful work and design. I’m from Iowa, near the Lakes resort area in the NW corner of the state. We are enduring cold blustery days without snow :-(((. Not nice for beautiful fields of corn this summer…we will take some of your snow if you wish to just poof it here!

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  87. SusanB says

    January 16, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    I love how you used the crocheted flowers. I like the shape of the blades on the square fan. The blades on a round fan are all shaped the same and curved. I like the straight lines.

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  88. Grace O'Donnell says

    January 16, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    Love this pillow – the design, the colors, the cute crochet flower, etc. etc.!

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  89. Anita Balgenorth says

    January 16, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    Love the pillow and the log cabin quilt. Would love to win that yummy fabric ๐Ÿ™‚

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  90. Cecilia says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:00 am

    I really like your pillow and like you, I especially like your square fans. I live in Georgia so I wouldn’t know what to do with all of that snow. I don’t think I would ever leave my house. :-).

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  91. Diane kowal says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:01 am

    Hi, love the pillow, the bright colors work well together.

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  92. Kay says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:05 am

    Love love the pillow… and the colors!! From not so cold and snowy Canon city CO!

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  93. Margaret Schindler says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:12 am

    I live in Arkansas by the beautiful Spring River Our town is a quaint antique and craft town with visitors coming to shop and to canoe the River.

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  94. Deborah says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:16 am

    I live about 45 minutes north of Calgary and yes we have definitely had a snowy winter so far! Your pillow is sure pretty and I am always happy to “meet” a fellow Alberta quilter.

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  95. Linda Webster says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:31 am

    I love your use of buttons on your Fans & Flowers pillow. Great colours too!

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  96. Geni Pickens says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Love the pillow!!

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  97. Sandy Morris says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:35 am

    love pillow and fabric

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  98. Laura says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:55 am

    Not at all cold here in the Pacific NW, but those colors would be welcome in the gray here.

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  99. Darlene Graham says

    January 17, 2014 at 1:00 am

    What a perfect bright spot for a winter day.

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  100. Jenny says

    January 17, 2014 at 1:00 am

    Love red! Great pillow. I hail from sunny Fort Wayne Indiana. It’s not so sunny at the moment…

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  101. Diane says

    January 17, 2014 at 1:02 am

    I love the vibrant colors and the beautiful pillows.

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  102. BarbL says

    January 17, 2014 at 1:08 am

    Cute pillow pattern. Makes me think of spring….wish it was here! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  103. Melanie D. says

    January 17, 2014 at 1:15 am

    Winter is the perfect quilting weather – we just got some snow here in Indiana and I have to admit, I wouldn’t mind a school cancellation tomorrow so that I can stay home and sew! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  104. Heather J says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:18 am

    Lovely to see Canadian designers represented in the blog hop. Love the embellishments on the pillow.

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  105. Sandy A in St. Louis says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:20 am

    I am in St. Louis, MO where we are having roller coaster weather. Last week, we got 10″ of snow on Sunday with wind chill in the -25 range, but by Thursday it was in the 40s and raining! Most of the snow is gone now. S+We got another inch this morning but it was melted off by 9:00. Crazy weather!

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  106. Audrey says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:28 am

    Cranberry Portage, Manitoba is blanketed with excessive amounts of snow this year as well. My husband is hard pressed to find a place to push the snow from the driveway. It is so white and pristine it is difficult to be put off by the snow. The trees are picture perfect and a drive home and evening walks are awesome experiences. Unlike Calgary, which may get a Chinook, we will be blessed with this snow until it melts. With the amount we have we will be lucky to be snow free by the May long weekend. That may get a little tiring. Your pillow with its square fans is wonderful. I am drawn to the red stitching. Thanks for sharing.

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  107. Sue Cleek says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:36 am

    I just love both the pillow design as well as the fabric you chose! I have to make one!!

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  108. Elizabeth S says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:39 am

    So bright and fresh colors on the pillow! It would look great on my porch here near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia!

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  109. Karen says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:45 am

    I like your pillow. I have enjoyed reviewing your blog. I live in Manitoba, where it has finally warmed up above -30 to -40 so am enjoying the winter weather.

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  110. nancy k says

    January 17, 2014 at 3:34 am

    Love those fabrics. I am in California. It is 80 degrees and we are battling fires. This winter has had the lowest amount of rain since they have been keeping records. Love your pillow also.

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  111. Joan H. says

    January 17, 2014 at 3:43 am

    Your pillow is so bright and interesting. I love the lively colors. We have plenty of snow in Wisconsin but it looks like you have us beat. Just think the days are getting longer and spring is on the way!

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  112. Elaine says

    January 17, 2014 at 3:49 am

    I live in central Ontario in the middle of the Great Lakes. We usually get snow like that and it normally stays the whole, long winter..just keeps adding to it every day or two. Your sweet pillow reminds me of a bright summer day. Nice!

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  113. Pamela R says

    January 17, 2014 at 3:59 am

    A fun pillow to inspire for spring. thks

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  114. Cathie says

    January 17, 2014 at 4:25 am

    I like the little crochet accents! I’m in Beaverton, OR.

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  115. robin says

    January 17, 2014 at 4:29 am

    Love your pillow! I’m from southern Manitoba, Canada. We’re digging out after a blizzard.

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  116. Diane says

    January 17, 2014 at 4:34 am

    Beautiful snow, beautiful pillow. I’m in Albuquerque, NM.

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  117. Margaret Lawrence says

    January 17, 2014 at 4:37 am

    “Hello” from a former Albertan (I grew up in the Camrose area)! I now call Olympia, WA home. No snow (I miss it terribly at Christmas time!) just rainy and dark here. LOVE your pillow!

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  118. Linda V says

    January 17, 2014 at 5:21 am

    I’m in Yucaipa, CA. That’s in southern California. Thanks for the giveaway chance.

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  119. Diane P says

    January 17, 2014 at 5:21 am

    My weather is similar to yours so it is fun to see a project that looks like summer. The flower buttons are fun!

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  120. Rochelle says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:01 am

    The bright colors make me happy! Very cute!

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  121. Lisa E says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:25 am

    Love the embellishments on the quilt. I live near San Francisco and we are in desperate need of some snow and rain here. Send some over. (I’m posting this and it’s 10;24pm on the West Coast.)

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  122. Ginny Smith says

    January 17, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I live in Spain, on the Mediterranean coast, and these colours speak to me of the Spanish sun. I love this cushion and the way it uses different techniques – crochet, stippling, patchwork etc., to enhance the fabrics and the design. I want it!!

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  123. Lee says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Beautiful cushion!

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  124. Carol Stearns says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    I love seeing the snow pictures! I live in Florida and we are having a cold winter but no snow! Love your pillow!

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  125. CHRISTINE NEALE says

    March 19, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Hi!

    Love the pillow – the link was sent to my by a friend ๐Ÿ™‚ I now live in Brandon, MB, but spent more than 10 years in Calgary, the winters there are MORE loveable than they are in Brandon… Thanks for the beautiful reminders by photo.

    It is possible we are related: my maiden name is Hanson.

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