Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Checking Back In With a Giveaway


I can hardly believe that it's been 2 months since I wrote a blog post.  Sheesh! I don't post for a while and come back and see that Blockspot has a whole new look.  I like the new reader format.  I really have missed blogging and reading blog posts.  Looks like I have some catching up to do.  I'm such a creature of habit!  I love writing blog posts and generally post several times a week.  But when I get busy and get off track- I get out of the habit and have trouble getting back to it.  My quilt guild had a show this past weekend.  Several of my friends teased me about missing my blog so I thought I'd shock them by posting tonight!

Looking back over the past 2 months, I've attended 2 quilt classes, been involved in a car accident, gone to the beach twice- each time with one of our sons and daughter in law, planted a veggie garden (DH built me a deer fence!), harvested our lavender field (2,000 bundles!), attended Sock Summit, visited the Mission Mill Museum in Salem, Oregon, and knitted and quilted a LOT.  And then there was a wonderful quilt show this past weekend.  I'll post the highlights of most of the above over the next few days, but let's get things going with a giveaway.

I'm giving away a Boondoggle Ruler and pattern set by Bella Nonna Quilts.  Entering is easy!
For one entry, simply reply to THIS POST.  That's all!  Just comment and you're entered.

For a second entry, be a follower.  It doesn't matter if you're a long time follower or if you just signed up today.  For the second entry you have to do a SECOND COMMENT to THIS POST and just tell me you are a follower. 

For a third entry, tell your friends about the giveaway- post it on your blog, tweet, post it on FB... whatever.  But you need to do another comment on THIS POST to let me know.

I count the comments and put that number in the random number generator to select a winner, so you need to do a comment for each entry to make them count.  I'll select a winner on NOVEMBER 1st.  Good luck!




161 comments:

  1. Glad to see you back Sue. Life has a way of getting in the way :-)

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  2. I love your giveaway....what a great prize!

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  3. Well Sue,
    I have wondered where you were these days. I hope that you have not suffered any long term ill effects from the car accident. The lavender sounds lovely and I can see by your post that you have been one busy lady. The ruler looks awesome.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  4. I've posted on my blog about your giveaway and about your great blog.

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  5. I also am one of your followers - at least I am pretty sure that I am a follower- I have you on my blog list..
    Thanks for hosting such a nice giveaway.

    Regards,
    Anna

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  6. Glad you're back posting again. I know how hard it is to get back to something if you've broken the habit of doing it. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.

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  7. I have been a follower of your blog for quite some time.

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  8. Interesting pattern and ruler. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  9. I have been a follower for quite a while.

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  10. Hi Sue nice to see you again. Believe me I know what you mean. I have gotten out of blogging also and need to get back into it....Wonderful give-a-way. Would love to try the ruler. Thanks for entering me in the fun.

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  11. Oh just wanted you to know that I have been a follower for some time now...

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  12. Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. I've not seen that ruler before. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  15. lovely giveaway, especially as I currently only have 2 rulers; both basic ones

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  16. I just blogged about your giveaway: http://quiltyascharged.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-at-alderwood-quilts.html

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  17. Looks like you've been busy living life!

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  18. I did post a link to your post for my Facebook friends to find that I know are quilters too.

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  19. Thanks so much for the lovely give away!

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  20. I am already a follower!Great that you are back!

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  21. Good to have you back.

    What on earth is a Boondongle ruler? Jopefully I'll win it, then I'll know!

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  22. Good to see you back! I'd love a Boondongle ruler just for the name!!

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  23. Yes it is sew easy to get off track but it loks like you have keep busy.
    thanks for the giveaway.

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  24. That pattern looks like fun - lots of possibilities. Thanks!

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  25. I am already a follower. Thanks again.

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  26. I like to re-read your blog.
    I imagine its beautiful lavender field ....

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  27. I am a longtime fan and would like to participate in the giveaway.
    Thanks!

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  28. I've never seen that ruler before but the quilts on the pattern look lovely so maybe I've been missing out! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  29. Welcome back...I've missed your posts!

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  30. And I "like" you on Facebook too. ;-)

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  31. Welcome back! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  32. Welcome Back! Glad you seem like you came thru that car accident okay. Yikes!

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  33. Welcome back! You have been one very busy lady!!

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  34. I am a follower. Thanks for the opportuntity to enter your great giveaway.

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  35. Glad you're blogging again, Sue!

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  36. It sounds like you've been too busy to blog! The boondoggle ruler looks very useful. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  37. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Xa Lynn

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  38. Interesting pattern and ruler. Thanks for a chance to win.
    Trine

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  39. I have been a follower of your blog for quite some time.
    Trine

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  40. Awesome giveaway, count me in please. Glad to see you are back. I'm not always punctual on posting either. Just the hectic lives we lead. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  41. I'e been a follower of yours for quite a while now!! :)

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  42. Wow -- you really have been busy, haven't you? Sorry to hear about that car accident. I hope it was nothing too serious. Great giveaway! :)

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  43. Welcome back! It sounds like you have been busy. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  44. Welcome back; love those patterns!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  45. Welcome back! I hope you are ok! Thanks for doing a giveaway!!

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  46. Big diamonds--looks like fun! Sounds like you had a busy summer.

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  47. I am a follower your blog is interesting.

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  48. Yep, I'm a follower :)

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  49. I would love to win this prize I just bought a sewing machine that is special for quilting so I have a great deal of stash to use up

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  50. HAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  51. GOOD DAY TO YOU SUE!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  52. I've been knitting so much lately that I've been neglecting my quilting. Perhaps some new rulers will give me the incentive to get busy on my UFO quilt projects!

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  53. ahhh, you are one busy lady! way to go! later in life, when you get to be as old as i am, you'll say: 'gee, i had fun'!

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  54. i am happy to be one of your followers!

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  55. I blogged about your giveaway at http://salliessampler.blogspot.com

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  56. You have been very busy. Thanks for a chance in your give away.

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  57. Like you, I always seem to have something going on that interfere with my blogging capabilities. So I fully understand. Welcome back, my friend. Looking forward to hearing about your fun stuff!

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  58. i too often go long periods of time without blogging .. its not easy to blog everyday :) thanks for the give away.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  59. im a follower. thanks for the extra chance to win.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  60. Glad you're back. You've certainly been busy. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  61. Welcome back Sue!! Great giveaway choices!! Thanks!

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  62. Welcome back Sue!! Great giveaway choices!! Thanks!

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  63. I am a follower for some time. Thank you for this great giveaway!!

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  64. Welcome back!!!!!!!! I would love to win your generous giveaway. Thanks!

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  65. I follow your blog. Welcome back.

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  66. Glad you are back posting again. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  67. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway for the ruler. Glad that you are back into the swing of things after your accident. Blessings.

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  68. I would love to try out your ruler! Great Oct giveaway.

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  69. I'd love to try this ruler, I haven't seen it anywhere. Looks interesting! ;->

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  70. It was great that you won the People's Choice at the quilt show!

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  71. I'm happy to see that you are back. I've been looking at your blog for a long time. I'm not sure if I have signed up as an official follower. I'll have to check it out.
    Fondly, Etty

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  72. Yes, I am a follower. Thanks for the opportunity to have a chance at your giveaway.
    Fondly, Etty

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  73. You have definitely been a busy lady! Glad you are back!

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  74. I'm following you via GFC

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  75. I tweeted the giveaway.
    http://twitter.com/#!/SunniLoveAffair/status/124562253763706881

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  76. Nice blog! Thanks for a chance at the giveaway, too.

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  77. Rainy weather should be quilting weather for sure!

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  78. I've not been blogging much lately either, jelly making season!

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  79. Hi I haven't posted for ages either! Too busy reading everyone else's blogs! ;)
    Lovely giveaway. :)

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  80. Wow, busy lady!!I look forward to seeing the quilt show pics when you post 'em (no pressure!)Thanks!

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  81. I do hope you are ok from car crash, the affects can really go on and on. I joined!

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  82. I posted tweet about your giveaway.

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  83. I know what you mean by time flying by and not bloging for a while. Awesome giveawy.

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  84. I loves lavender! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

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  85. I am a follower....every time I hear the word lavender, I think of you....

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  86. Shared on FB;
    http://www.facebook.com/PeachRainbow/posts/211880398879923

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  87. Well I am a follower... at least you are in my Google Reader...

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  88. What a fabulous giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

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  89. Wow - I'm tired just reading your list lol. Thanks for the chance to win an intriguing ruler and pattern! VermontPines@aol.com

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  90. I love new rulers! Good job getting the post up - now to build momentum!

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  91. Welcome back! Time sure flies! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  92. I tweeted about the giveaway!

    https://twitter.com/#!/Num1_angel/status/125030637630525441

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  93. Glad you are back. You have been very busy. I hope the next time you are so busy will only be fun things.

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  94. I've never seen that ruler... I'd love to try it! Glad that you're back! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  95. I have never heard of that ruler!

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  96. I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/Lealee33/status/125291018106052610

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  97. Welcome back! Sounds like the good times far outweighed the bad in your absence, so that's good.

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  98. You are now featured on my blog for others to see your giveaway. I'm having one too. A bit smaller but come on over to www.sewhowsthis.blogspot.com

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  99. I love reading everyone's blogs and meeting new people and finding new ideas.

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  100. I'm a first time visitor, through the FabShopHop, and found your blog quite interesting. Also would love to win a unique ruler!
    suzanprincess

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  101. I only have a couple straight rulers so this would be a great prize to win. thank you for the opportunity.

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  102. Glad you are back. I was away from blogging for a while and it feels good to be back.

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  103. Hi Sue, lovely to meet you. Stay happy, Raelene

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  104. I've just become a follower of your blog. Stay Happy, Raelene

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  105. I'm a long time follower, but seldom enough hours in a day to read EVERY blog I follow worse luck. Hugs Naomi

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  106. I've shared a link to the giveaway on my blog hun. Hugs Naomi

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  107. Found your blog through Naomi's blog....thanks for the chance to win that awesome ruler!!
    cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  108. This looks like a great give away! Thanks for the chance!

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  109. I have been a follower for a long time!

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  110. welcome back Sue and thank you for the wonderful giveaway.

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